Letter on convention fairness and party unity
A Republican leader replies to Perkins arguing for orderly, honest preconvention processes. He defends the convention’s right to seat delegates, rejects arbitration by the national committee, and urges discipline, unity, and adherence to majority decisions to avoid disunion and secure a November victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Perkins
Scott
Delaware
Carroll
Audubon
Polk County
National Committee
Legislative Assembly
Howdy
Young Man Recovers After Carbolic Acid Attempt Near Stockport
William Carr living with his brother on a Stockport area farm attempted suicide Thursday morning by swallowing carbolic acid in a personal crisis. His brother found him and summoned a doctor who advised first aid. The man’s life was saved and he is reported improving. His mother, residing in the city, went to nurse him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Carr
Stockport
Pleasant Plain Fourth Celebrated With Parade and Ball
Pleasant Plain marked the Fourth with a morning parade led by a band and fifty flag bearers after a muddy street start. J. J. Harvey drew praise for decorated wagons and enterprise. At Hod o'clock the ball grounds hosted a game won by the visitors seven to two, and the town praised the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Harvey
Vacation and wedding trip notes in town column
Mies Berta Hoaglind takes a vacation of two weeks to visit relatives in Dew Moines. Clinton A. Unkrich and wife return from their wedding trip to Manitou Colorado and plan to be at home on West Jefferson street. New brick sidewalks are being laid in front of the homes of Mrs McKee and William Brier on South Fourth street as part of street improvements. It notes various farmyard timelines and ends with a quip on how some people seem to raise things in three seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Berta Hoaglind
Dew Moines
Clinton A. Unkrich
Manitou
Colorado
Will
West Jefferson Street
Mr. McKee
William Brier
South Fourth Street
Union Meetings A Success At Local Churches
Crowded Congregational church and seating was tight for Sunday night services. Reverend William S. Jones of the Presbyterian church preached from John 17:15 about avoiding worldliness through faith and an abundant life in Christ. Musical notes praised the quartet and organist Ruth Pinch, with temporary changes in the pipe organ lineup. Services will move to the Presbyterian church next Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregationnal
Presbyterian
Congregational
William S. Jones
Presbyterian Church
John
Jones
Princes Bradshaw
Helen Wilson
Ruth Pinch
Cimengo
United Concre Waitions
Fourth of July notices and local items from Fairfield
Local gossip covers a near fatal incident of Miss Derdena Hughs, travels of Abner Peterson and wife to Denver, Iredale Green’s return, Fairfield Fourth crowds at Keosauqua, and Charles Donald’s Birmingham trip. Also mentions Rocky Mountain Tea ads by Frank S Shriner and sidewalk repairs in town.
Young Mrs Winthrop draws better attendance at the opera house
The second performance of The Young Mrs Winthrop delighted the audience with stronger casting and refined delivery. Nttle Hortense Edmunds and Madaline Baker showcased a notable cake walk while Charles Woelhaf and Frank Daggett delivered solid dance numbers. Mr and Mrs Howard earned praise for their roles and plan to join their Chicago company soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs Winthrop
Opera House
Hortense Edmunds
Madaline Baker
Charles Woelhaf
Frank Daggett
Chicago
Mrs. Howard
Running for Clerk of the Court Sparks Past Convictions
A man contemplates a district court clerk run as his wife warns of a criminal past. She recalls burglary, near homicide, horse theft, and an escaped convict history. She adds the first docket item could be a contentious divorce case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elghboring
Indian Territory
Missouri
Mary
John
de Lean
Wedding Near Glasgow Bleeds Joy in Simple Home Ceremony
A wedding took place Tuesday evening at the bride's parents home in Glasgow as Miss Lalu E. Cline wed Mr. C. Hulse Billingsley.Rev I Lee of Salem performed the ceremony with Mrs Bishop of Glasgow at the organ. About forty invitations were issued and a wedding supper followed the ceremony. The bride wore white silk with trim and roses, and the couple received significant well wishes and gifts. The bride is active in social and church circles and the groom, son of Supervison Billingsley of Jefferson county, will establish their home in Round Prairie township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Cline
Lalu E
C. Hulse Billingsley
I. Lee
Salem
Supervison Billingsley
Jefferson County
Round Prairie Township
Plerton Shines In Coast Artillery Baseball Start
Howard A. Plerton formerly of this city now with Co. C Coast artillery at Pt Columbian Washington is making a notable baseball debut. He has pitched four games with one loss and no wins and struck out eighteen batters in the first game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard A. Plerton
Co. C. Coast Artillery
Pt. Columbian, Washington
Planning for Chautauqua Assembly Opens in August
The Chautauqua assembly is planned to open in August for ten days. Committees appointed by L J Marey will handle erecting main tents seating privileges camping grounds and permanent improvements. Members named include Montfort Merckens Reynolds Huelin Stitt and others tasked with decorating securing water and police arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Assembly
L. J. Marey
Dro Jo Bo Montfort
HH. J. Smith
Dro Fourt
Dinine Hall
J. A. Huelin
Jo H. Merckens
TP. Reynolds
L.J. Marey
J. B. Monfort
Prank Rourt
H. B. Stitt
JL. Marey
Smith
Prank Pourt
Subscription plea seeks advance payments from readers
A local newspaper urges subscribers to pay in advance, notes most accounts due July 1 for three months, and announces a soon arrival of a collector. It asks readers to settle back dues and consider three months in advance to help fund continued, up to date daily reporting for the county.
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Hst
Mus
Davenport Family Return From Slourney Visit
Mrs Louellurye and sister Fan ny and their brother Charles Cary of Davenport spent a week at Slourney visiting early schoolmates and returned home Saturday evening. They report a jolly good time with several receptions and surprises tendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louellurye
Fanny
Charles Cary
Davenport
Slourney
Reverend Pace Delivers Two Sermons at Methodist Church
The Methodist congregation heard Rev. Charles N. Pace of Strourney preach on life’s trials shaping character and God’s care. The morning text spoke of all things working for good to those who love the Lord, while the evening sermon used Jesus calming the storm to urge trust in divine care and steady hearts. Pace’s clear delivery won warm reception and an invitation to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Charles N. Pace
Strourney
Mr. Pace
Pleasant Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs McKee
Miss Nora M Kee organized a surprise birthday party Saturday at the McKee home on South Pourth Street for her mother Mrs J McWhee. About twenty five relatives joined in piano and vocal solos as ice cream was served and gifts were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora M Kee
J. McWhee
South Pourth Street
Meee
Mias MekKee
Devoe's July Weather Forecast With Storms and Heat
Forecaster Devoe predicts a unsettled July with frequent local thundershowers but limited rainfall. A hot wave and violent storms are forecast around the 6th and 9th, with cool downs and pleasant spells between the 15th and 27th as storms move from the Mississippi valley and toward the east.
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Preirie
Hexas
Memphis Plans $50 000 Electric Railway Stock Drive
Wyaconda News reports Memphis hosts large railroad meetings to locate and equip an electric railway from Fairfield Iowa to Memphis Missouri covering about 600 tiles. Memphis expects to take stock in the project totaling $50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyaconda News
Memphis
Fairfield
Iowa
Miss Alice Clinkenbenard in Washington Visit
Miss Alice Clinkenbenard spent several days in Washington last week visiting officials and sightseeing around the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Clinkenbenard
Washington
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Cummins
Pleasant Plain
Presbyterian Churches
Derdena Hughs
Abner Peterson
Denver
Iredale Green
Plesale Gireen
Keosauqua
Charles Donald
Birmingham
Texas
Western
Rocky Mountain
S. Shriner
Life Insurance
Tallister
Frank S. Shriner
Liming
Ottumwa
Cupid
Hollister
Frank S Shriner
Winthrop
Glasgow
CN. Pace
Osborn
Devoe
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