Praise for W S Allen as Iowa secretary of state
W D Junkin credits William S Allen with strong service as Iowa secretary of state and hints he may run for governor. The Chariton Herald-Patriot lauds his three terms, cites delays in the automobile department, and argues political rivals sought to oust him amid reform scrutiny.
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Wm. S. Allen
W. D. Junkin
Chariton Herald-Patriot
Iowa
Allen
Senate
Herald-Patriot
Bill Allen
Secretary of State
Roy Williams
Auto Department
Automobile
Automobile Department
Yukon Grants Equal Suffrage to Women
Dawson May 20 Yukon legislature extends franchise to women in all territorial elections on equal terms with men and requests the federal government to grant similar rights nationwide.
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Yukon
Dawson
Y.'T
Ament
Piano Tuning Visit to Fairfeld May 26 to June 4
Piano tuning is scheduled for Fairfeld from May 26 to June 4. Leave orders at Leggett House or Scheffel's music store with E. J. Eisenhart.
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Fairfeld
Leggett House
Scheffel’s
E. J. Eisenhart
Ideal weather aids Memorial Day observance in Fairfield
A very hot Memorial Day drew a large turnout as graves at Evergreen cemetery were decorated by the public. The parade, led by Chief Marshal John T. Davies, featured Fairfield bands and schoolchildren with flags. Veterans from five wars attended, with Civil War survivors forming most graves. The procession then moved to the Methodist church for brief services.
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John T. Davies
Evergreen Cemetery
Fairfield
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. C. Ball
George Strong Post
J. F. Clarke
Base Hospital No. 32
W. G. Ross
Huwett Gaines
Linecoln
George Fee
W. A. Henricks
Wm. Fulton
Casper Snook
Peter Snook
Joseph Junkin
Amos Hough
Brander Wilson
Capt
Clement Jordan
Postpone GIG Strike Call in Toronto May 29
Labor leaders delayed a general strike in Toronto until Friday morning at ten to allow the Canadian government in Ottawa time to study demands for a 44 hour week and collective bargaining rights. The postponement, at the request of Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden, is expected to influence Winnipeg Calgary and Victoria actions, as western unions push similar terms.
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Toronto
Ont
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Calgary
Victoria
Sir Robert Borden
Canada
Farm Bureau advises disposing of roosters after breeding season
The Farm Bureau recommends selling all roosters when the breeding season ends. If any are kept for next year, separate them from hens and house them through summer. Several roosters can share a pen. avoid saving old birds as they waste feed and cockerels offer better fertility and breeding service.
Elijah Show Tickets Priced At Thirty Five Cents Monday Night
It would cost a dollar elsewhere but the Elijah will be given Monday night at the popular price of thirty five cents. You can not afford to stay away.
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Elijah
Community notices and weddings in Ottumwa area
Eastern Star club meets at Mrs. O R Corey’s home on Court Street next Tuesday afternoon. Corp Harvey W Johnston, recently back from Germany, was guest of honor at a Sunday dinner hosted by his parents near Brookville. Harmony club surprised Mrs J W Dies on West Kirkwood Street with contests and refreshments. W R C ladies hosted a fish pond shower for three brides, with gifts and patriotic decor. Clara Kendall and Carl Meyer quietly wed at First Lutheran church parsonage in Ottumwa. The bride wore a blue suit with a black lace hat and white rose bouquet. groom runs Meyers shoe store in Fairfield. Returned soldiers honored at Armory reception hosted by mothers, followed by Presbyterian church banquet and soldiers’ reception.
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Harmony Club
J. W. Dies
West Kirkwood Street
Corp
J. E. Smith
George T. Roberts
Ralph Reed
Clara Kendall
Caroline Kendall
van Buren Avenue
Ottumwa
Carl Meyer
Fairfield
First Lutheran Church
P. O. Bersell
Leonard Kendall
Edith Freeman
Miss Freeman
Ottumwa High School
J. W. Edgerly & Co
Meyers
Elijah given Monday by Fairfield Oratorio Society at Barhydt Chapel
The Elijah by Mendelssohn, arranged beautifully, will be performed Monday night at Barhydt chapel by the Fairfield Oratorio Society. Soloists include Margaret White, Ferne Young, J Fred Wise, and Dean Elmer Gannet of Iowa Wesleyan. chorus directed by Prof Mountain. organ by Prof Moorhead and piano by Wilbur Keesey.
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Elijah
Fairfield Oratorio Society
Barhydt Chapel
Compser Mendelssohn
Margaret White
Ferne Young
J. Fred Wise
Obadiah
Dean Elmer K
Gannet
Iowa Wesleyan
Dean Gannett
Prof. Mountain
Fairfield
Moorhead
Wilbur Keesey
Miss Fern Young to Visit Chicago for Oratorio
Miss Fern Young of Chicago plans a morning arrival for a short visit with her mother Mrs. A. J. Briar. She will sing in the Oratorio Monday evening, adding local musical prominence to the event.
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Fern’ Young
Chicago
A. J. Briar
Miss Young
And Home Came Ted thrills high school crowd again
The Senior class staged the three act comedy And Home Came Ted in the high school auditorium last evening to a large audience. Applause was repeated as cast members Roy Huddleston and Dorothy Tally drew laughs with slangy repartee and the spinster motif. Ila Collins led specialties while Gaumers orchestra provided music.
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Ted
Miss Zorbaugh Addresses Christian Associations at College
Miss Grace Zorbaugh former Parsons College student will deliver the annual address to the Christian association Sunday at 3 00 p m in the Presbyterian church. She speaks on In the War Zone and notes she served in France in war work. Music will be provided by Misses Margaret White Ferne Young and Fred Wise.
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Grace Zorbaugh
Parsons College
The
Christian Association of the College
Presbyterian Church
Hines Sees Business Boom In Postwar Reconstruction
Washington reports by Director General Hines of the railroad administration describe highly favorable business conditions after a Westward tour. He expects the reconstruction drive to spur a big industrial revival as war demand ends and wage and price levels sustain broad purchasing power.
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Washington
Hines
Railroad Administration
West
Start Expense Probe in War Department Expenditures
Washington May 29 The plan for a war expenditures investigation took shape as Representative Graham prepared a resolution for a 15 member special committee to be appointed by the speaker. The panel would probe all contracts and spending by the war department during the present war with Graham likely to head it. The scope may widen to cover the president’s $100,000,000 power fund and the war risk insurance bureau.
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Washington
House
War Department
Graham
Ilinois
Gillett
Mondell
Legislative Steering Committee
Repub- Henn
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Boxer Drahek Dies From Blow In Le Mans Bout
Drahek a Chicago boxer was killed in Le Mans after a blow over the heart delivered by Frenchman Cridwelle during a match. The tragedy was reported May 29 with details of the bout and its fatal outcome.
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le Mans
France
Drahek
Chicago
Cridwelle
Chicago conservatory students study noted at Elijah recital
Miss Margaret White Miss Ferne Young and J Fred Wise study at a Chicago conservatory and show progress with a Monday night hearing in the Elijah program.
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Margaret White
Ferne Young
J. Fred Wise
Chicago
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Ean Taylor Gaura R, Taylor
Junkin
W. S. Allen
Grand Army
Farm Bureau
Eastern Star Club
O. R. Corey
North Court Street
Thorougly
Miss Zorbaugh
Rail
Silinoié
H. A Mosser
Leon
B. A. McDonald
Des Moines
L. E. Whitney
Roth & Co
Parsons College Conservatory of Music
Charles W. Mountain
Wilbur E. Keeley
Merte Pooler Mercer
Chas. W. Mountain
Conservatory
Uneeda
Ane
Ae Feir
National Biscuit Company
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