Democrats Hold Iowa State Convention in Des Moines
More than 600 delegates gathered in Des Moines with about double the attendance expected tonight at the Coliseum. National committeeman Marsh of Waterloo arrived for talks with Iowa leaders as J W Reynolds and local Democrats set up headquarters. The convention plans to back woman suffrage, oppose a return to a wet state, and push primary-law changes while selecting a new state central committee. J J Meyers of Carroll to serve as temporary chairman with keynote by Meyers at the morning session.
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SAE Adventist Meetings at the Airdome Tonight
The Airdome hosted the first of three lectures on the Turkish question, drawing the largest crowd yet. Beaker linked current events to biblical prophecy, arguing Armageddon is not yet here and urging listeners to live righteously in preparation for judgment. Tonight, a second lecture continues with similar themes.
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J Ldon
Wople
Beaker
Asa Tolov
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Lorde
Aramageddon
Word of God
American airmen active over Maine frontline clash
P. J. Abernethy of Maine shot down a German aircraft 16 miles north of the Maine front and claimed a third victim. George Robertson of Kansas City, another American airman, shot down a German plane inside the American lines.
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Maine
P. J. Abernethy
George Robertson
Kansas City
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Iowa Reports Biggest Corn Crop in Fine Condition
Iowa farmers face drought trouble in the southwest while overall corn acreage reaches 10 337 700 acres. The Des Moines weather bureau notes strong yields across counties with oats spring wheat and barley progress and notes risk from upcoming dry spells.
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Iowa
Charles Reed
Des Moines Weather Bureau
Regular Teachers Examinations Dates and Sessions
Regular Teachers Examinations scheduled July 24 25 26 with sessions each day including Didactics orthography reading geography history domestic science arithmetic physiology agriculture music grammar penmanship algebra economics civics physics. Normal training high school graduates who failed an exam may enter. Miss Mary C Kelley Ames to discuss club work July 25 at 10 am County Superintendent office. June Chidester Co Supt.
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Mary C. Kelley
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June Chidester
Women in England Saving the Farms
An American in London reports on the Women’s Land Army with how farmers value female labor. A farmer praised women from various backgrounds who helped plow 57 acres, saved calves, and boosted profits. Training centers at Drayton St Leonards prepare recruits for horse work as fifty to eighty may join farms weekly. recruitment expands nationwide, eroding prewar prejudice against women workers.
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Land Army
Parson's College Seeks Names of Parties Wondering Student Help
Parson's College requests the names of all parties desiring student assistance and those with rooms available to rent to students. Contact the College Office by phone at 213. The notice lists a payment of $26.
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Parsons College
Mars wind spikes and odd headlines across the page
A mosaic of brief items mentions a 265 mph Mars wind, a soldier in training at Camp Jackson named Charles W Fight, and a procession of figures like Alex Kerensky heading to America while Gutzon Borglum Cip Castro and Doe Cook travel elsewhere. The flurry hints at whimsical, clipped 1920s style gags and notices from the era.
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Charles W. Fight
Camp Jackson
Alex Kerensky
America
Gutzon, Borglum
Cip Castro
Doe Cook
World pins would circle globe seven times
A curious claim states that if every pin in the world were laid end to end they would encircle the Earth seven times and it would take twice as long to pick them up as to lay them down.
Price of shaves and cuts advances with conservation
The article notes that rising prices for shaving and haircutting are tied to a savings plan. It implies that if a man deprives himself of either service long enough, by age 80 he could afford both with effort.
Wilson Declines Vacation to Address Crucial Affairs
President Wilson will not take a summer vacation, remaining in Washington due to pressing matters. The White House announced he will stay at the capital to handle daily duties and events.
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White House
Wheatless bread for sandwiches recipe from Minnesota tested
The home economics division of the University of Minnesota tested a wheatless sandwich bread recipe. Served at a large picnic to support the unal harvest campaign, it received enthusiastic reception. Ingredients include squid? fat sirup sugar, baking powder, salt, corn flour, barley flour, raisins.
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University of Minnesota
England Rations Her Animals to Save Bread Supply
The British government cuts cereal use for animal feed to boost bread flour. By diverting barley and maize from livestock to loaf making, and rationing real bread, the nation aims to cover an 18 week shortage until next harvest. Wealthier families also cut bread in favor of potatoes at every meal.
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Great Britain
British Ministry of Food
England farmer fined for wheat damaged by rats
A farmer from Woburn England was fined 250 dollars after allowing a stack of wheat to be damaged by rats under food safety regulations.
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England
Woburn
Good Crops Promise Aid to Allies in Wartime
A short wartime update notes that strong harvests support allied nations by supplying food and essential goods, reinforcing ongoing military and diplomatic efforts.
For Sale and Wanted Items From Missouri Listings
A dense classified listing offers land for sale in Missouri from $35 to $85 per acre in 40 to 240 acre tracts. Also includes farm equipment, a Jersey cow, a buggy, a house and barn, public sale of household goods, an Oakland eight cylinder car, a Diamond Disc Edison phonograph, a home, and various wanted help and rental notices. Local phone numbers and addresses provided for contact.
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R. White & Son
Macon
Howell
West
Washington Street
R. B. Louden
I. D. Jones
East Burington St
R. Bruce Louden
Diamond Disc Edison Phonograph
Highland Ave
Wanted Help and Goods Noticeboard Listing
Wanted a girl for general housework no washing or baking. Phone 2464 830. Wanted a pony rig and harness for a Shetland pony call 3628. Wanted to buy a six room modern or partly modern house two blocks south of C B Q track or north of track best cash price. Address W care Journal 827 boys wanted we need the services of a number of grammar school boys for permanent part time work text ends mid sentence
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Care Journal
Lost Handbag and Auto Parts Ads in Town Listing
A Journal notice collection reports a lost handbag between the Q Depot and the square with return to the Journal office. Also found is a buggy four part carburetor and an auto tire casing south of town with instructions to identify and pay for the ad. Phone 1329.
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Journal Office
Liberty Car For Sale To Aid War Charities
Six cylinder Liberty car offered for sale to raise funds for the Red Cross Army Y M C A Liberty Bonds and War Stamps. The owner says the car is in good condition with extra parts and a never-folded top. Interested parties may visit the County Treasurer's office or call numbers 42 or 332. R H Spence.
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Liberty Bonds
W. S
R. H. Spence
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