Convention notes from St Louis July convention session
Special to Journal. Capt Hobson addressed the convention at 11 37. A resolutions committee delay was announced with report expected after 8 pm. The platform committee insisted trusts be examined and that capital stock be paid in full. Bryan and Hill defended the platform saying it would be unanimous and acceptable to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
R. P. Hobson
Resolutions Committee
Burke Cochran
Charles A. Towne
Richard P. Hobson
Roosevelt
Bryan
Hill
Tutor to Chinese Princess Named from Sibley Ohio? actually Sibley Iowa
Miss Mary Reynolds of Sibley Iowa has accepted a mission offer to go to Peking as tutor to the dowager empress of China’s two grand nephews. Born in Osceola county, she studied at local and Carleton College, and will sail in October to teach English at the royal palace for two years as part of a mission program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibley
Iowa
Mary Reynolds
Peking
China
Miss Reynolds
Osceola County
Sibley School
Carleton College
Northfield
Minn
Miss Mission Board
Royal Palace
Day Dreams Lecture Amid Downpour At Chautauqua
In mud and rain about five hundred attended the Chautauqua to hear Dr. Wickersham speak on Day Dreams. He urged youth to pursue constructive paths and warned that a boy’s worst enemies are often friends. He praised Roosevelt as a unique urban president and noted the danger of a "white souled mother" as a negative influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Wickersham
Roosevelt
Stamp Flirtation in a Council Bluffs Column
A correspondent asked Geo. Fitch to publish stamp language. The reply notes a playful “stamp flirtation” where a stamp placed anywhere but the upper right corner signals to the cancelling clerk a message: I am a galoot and I wish you would swear at me. The request is typically courteously complied with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Fitch
Council Bluffs
Chautauqua notes and social visits in Burlington
Local notes recount visits by Mrs. H. E. Clement and Mrs. E. A. Howard to Burlington, and social calls by Mr. and Mrs. Junkin and Mrs. Booker. Frank A. Jones offers piano and organ tuning. twenty five P. E. O. members visited Chautauqua. Several city residents, merchants, and travelers are noted, including abstracts, school plans, and upcoming Chautauqua events in Washington and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Jones
New England Conservatory of Music
G. B. Baker’s
Scheffel Piano
Richland Celebrates Independence Day in Grand Fashion
Richland's Fourth of July celebration drew a crowd likely around seven thousand, the largest yet for the 600-strong town. Major John F. Lacey delivered patriotic oratory as the Columbus Junction band led a parade with many new features and a grand fireworks display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Richland
Fairfield
Richland
Old Richland
Uncle Sam
John F. Lacey
Columbus Junction
Damascus Steel Fizzle Ends Des Moines Brighto Venture
The Damascus Steel Co of Des Moines and Brighton Pa is winding up after failing to produce bulk hardened steel. R Dawson, who discovered the secret and sold it to the company, is devastated. The Brighton plant will be sold. Dawson led a dramatic life including years in prison after a fatal shooting connected to his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus Steel Company
Des Moines
Brighton
R. Dawson
Brightoo
Dawson
Weather Improves At Chautauqua After Stormy Day
Yesterday's severe conditions challenged Chautauqua visitors but activities continued. Officials report improved conditions today with a strong afternoon program and a forecast of a bright day tomorrow, the final day expected to set attendance records.
Des Moines Pastor Completes 22 Years of Service
Rev. J. F. Nugent of Des Moines marks his twenty second year in the ministry at the Church of the Visitation. He is regarded as a leading Catholic clergyman in the west and has numerous Creston friends who will extend congratulations on his long and successful pastorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Corkey
Oime
Presbyterian Church
Malvern Chautauqua
Creaton Advertiser-Gazatte
J. F. Nugent
Des Moines
the Visitation
Creston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Wickersham
Miss David
East
Burlington Street
H. E. Clement
Mt. Pleasant
E. A. Howard
Burlington
Scheffel Piano Parlor
P. E. O Society of
New London
City
C. M. Junkin
Alice Booker
Thomas Wells
Birmingham
Millard Parrett
Vera
WOC
Irwin
West Burlington Street
Stephana New
Florence Bell
Cameron
Missouri
Hawkins Fins
Kelley
Lancaster Township
Clarion
Frank Elder
Hastings
Robb
Monte Vista, Col
Mr. Allan
Cedar Rapids
C. C. McCumber
Lou Crisinger
I. L. Miller
Grace Giese
Danville
Ethel White
Archie Gaumer
E. N. Twinam
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Miss Harris
L. O. Gaines
Journal
Frank Klingaman
Packwood
Lillian LeGrescey
E. F. Simmons
Mrs. Funaton of
Woolson
C. F. Russell
West Broadway
A. H. Wilder
Woodhull
Illinois
Carria Slossen
Sarr
Aleert Brikr
O. H. Herring
Dr. Rogere
Dora James
Eldon
London
H. H. Mayer
Martin Liblin
E. B. Cook
Conway
Our City
Frank Paramore
Bloomfield
George McElwee
Ilindia
George Mowery
Nelslie G. Haff
Charles Quillen
Jefferson County State Bank
J. T. Robinson
Washington
Centerville
C. E Dayton
Brighton Park
Y.M
Chicago
L. B. Cunningham
Lora and
Ralph
Kearney, Nebraska
T. F. Higley
East Briggs Street
W.D. Clapp
Kearney, Neb
Dr. Mealey
Pleasant Plain
Elsiel
McClary
Prof
Luce
Dr. Dodds
Canaan
Thes. McClary
Farmers
Hiram Heaton
Richland’s
Phaihahmhihas
Agae
Louis Urniture
W. H. Conner
Fairfield, Town
South Main Street
Wilson Block
South Side
U. C. Tallman
M. D. Gunezpat
Paraorios
W. S. Maddux
Mary T. Maddux
M.C. Carpenter
Ansteads Jewelry
West Side
Frank Fourt
Calvin Snook
Speck’s
East Side Square
W. Fordyce
Risk & Hufstedler’s
Northeast Corner Square
Call Telephone
Taylor & Cuddy
New Chicago
Hhsneitie Jones
Chamberlain
Caugh
Jericho
Israel & Thoma
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