Gompers Re-elected Leader as Labor Sees Stability
The national AFL convention chose Samuel Gompers for another term, reflecting broad public confidence in his conservative, steady leadership. The piece defends prize fighting, noting its appeal despite brutality and arguing courage, training, and discipline are essential in boxing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor At
Wert
Samuel Gompers
Labor
Gompers
Federaation
Federation
Prize fighting draws near universal public interest
The essay argues men admire opposites, from bookkeepers and clerks to mechanics, accountants, musicians, and artists. It asserts prize fighting captains broad appeal across those with no knowledge and those involved in athletics, claiming it engages nearly all of mankind.
Des Moines Baptists oppose prize fighting and seek mail bans
A Des Moines Baptist convention voted against prize fighting and debated a resolution to bar from the mails any publications advertising or reporting it. The piece notes the danger of censoring media over personal taste and argues against fanatic attempts to deny news to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Congress
Judge Wade Urges Renewal of Faith for Greater Americanism
Judge Wade preached a call for renewed faith in America and greater Americanism at a shore address sponsored by national and civic groups. He urged reactivating organizations like Lions Kiwanis Rotary Masons Knights of Columbus and the American Legion to promote citizenship and love of country.
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Judge Wade
America
Wade
Lions Clubs
Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
The
Masons
Knights of Colubus
Elks, Eagles
Knights of Te Odd Fellows
Chambers of Commerce
American Legion
Peter Tt
Abyssiania
Fathers of the Republic
United States
Syndicalists
Bolshevists
Unionville First Baptist Church Closes After 59 Years
In Unionville, Michigan eleven members formed the last crest of a long battle with hardship ending in dissolution of the First Baptist church. When organized it had six members, only Roswell Surine survives. Four years ago the church building was sold to cover debts, yet the society kept functioning until last week.
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Yars Care
Mich
First Baptist Church
Unionville
Roswell Surine
Beginning serious look at fanaticism as threat grows
The speaker warns that fanaticism, once tolerated, has reached proportions that stop being a nuisance and now pose a national threat demanding scrutiny and action.
Mrs Henry Wallace Aide to Secretary at Washington
Mrs Henry Wallace wife of Secretary Henry Cantwell Wallace is described as a capable partner in farm and editorial work. The piece notes her Des Moines roots her social role with clubs and golf and her influence in household and official life as Washington preparations begin.
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Henry Wallace
Washington
United States
Agricul
Ture
Henry Cantwell Wallace
Ames Agricultural College
James Wilson
Wallace
Carrie May Brodhead
James Wilson Wallace
Iowa
Miss Brodhead
Wallaces
Des Moines
Department of Agriculture
Edwines
Harding
Church of the Covenant
Stores Add S and H Trading Stamps in City
R. W. Radcliff of Sperry & Hutchinson visited this week to promote trading stamps. Local merchants H. P. Mc Laughlin Co., Oliver & Anderson, Gaumer Bros., Meyer Shoe Store, and The Brody Store will issue S and H green stamps with cash purchases. Redemptions will be handled at the Brody Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Radcliff
Sperry & Hutchinson Trading Stamp Corporation
Fairfield
S & H” Green
H. P. McLaughlin Co
Oliver & Anderson
Gaumer Bros
Meyer Shoe
Brody
Bluff Park Epworth League Meeting Attracts Fairfield Twelve
Fifty five Fairfield residents attended the Bluff Park Epworth League gathering that closed a week of successful meetings. Rev Bowers preached both Sunday services while Dr Gilbert led the watch meeting and Dr Snook spoke on evangelism. Afternoon recreation kept attendees cheerful.
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Bluff Park
Fairfield
Epworth League
Bowers
Gilbert
Snook
Local Lady Enjoys Thrillers Known 10 Aircraft
Fairfield residents witnessed an aerial stunts display by a pilot assisted by Mrs. Hague on her maiden flight. She praised the excitement though admitted fear at times while the nurses preferred slower sight-seeing trips.
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Campbell
Mrs. Hague
Miss Dunn
Miss Ferguson
Miss Wright
It Pays to Tie to the Tribune
A Fairfield notice urges local support for home printing. It condemns spending out of town, asserts the Tribune handles all orders locally, and claims money spent on Tribune printing returns to the community through wages for local workers. The piece emphasizes home patronage and pride in local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Fairfield
Chicago
Ft. Madison
Des Moines
Fairfield Tribune Education Issue Praised by Washington Democrat
The forty eight page issue highlights Fairfield city and county schools Parsons College and minor educational institutions in a well arranged edition. Ma Walker and assistants receive credit for the attractive layout and advertiser support boosts the paper’s impact in Fairfield. The reviewer notes the Tribune’s progressive quality for a town of its size and urges further efforts toward a bigger Fairfield as a Washington Democrat.
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Fairfield Tribune
Parsons College
Ma Walker
Fairfield
The
Tribune
Washington Democrat
Defense waived by Boyd on charge of fencing
Andy J. Boyd posted bail of 5000 dollars in cash and Liberty bonds and was freed pending the district court term. State testimony linked Boyd to stolen Rock Island merchandise via Glen Hoskinson, with Hoskinson and Worley named as thieves. County officials seek Worley and Tom Hoskinson, while Detective work continues and previous defense successes are noted.
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Andy J. Boyd
W. D. Garmoe
District Court
Boyd
Lloyd Duke
Ottumwa
Ralph Monroe
Rock Island Railway Company
Duke
Garmoe
Glen Hoskinson
Rock Island
Brighton
Washington
Muscatine
Hoskinson
Dick Worley
Young Hoskinson
Harris
Worley
Ray Boyd
Young Boyd
Tom Hoskinson
Glen
Fairfield
Mexico
Milwaukee Road
Large Flying Contract Sought for Local Station Airships
Iowa Curtiss Aircraft officials in the local station received a telegram from an Illinois city inquiring about two airships for a $16,000 flying contract. The notice suggests passenger and exhibition work. J. A. Fitch, newly assigned pilot, has already proven expert in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Robbery at Maxwell Grocery Netted $115 in Cash
Robbers struck the R H Maxwell grocery store Monday night taking about 115 from cash registers and a bolted safe while bonds valued at 600 or 800 dollars were left in view. The thief escaped after entering through a rear basement door and exiting via a basement window.
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Maxwell Grocery
R. H .Maxwell
Maxwell
American Legion Shrine Class in Ottumwa July 8
Allen Jewett post members from Fairfield join 200 Legion members from southern Iowa and northern Missouri to be initiated in Ottumwa on Friday July 8 in the 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux Shrine ceremonies. The initiation fee is 5 dollars covering pin and requisites. Contact George B. Pollard at Harper & McIntire Ottumwa before July 5. A street parade ceremonies banquet and other events are planned for the day.
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Allen Jewett Post
Fairfield
American Legion
Iowa
Missouri
Ottumwa
Order
Legion
George B. Pollard
Harper & McIintire
Lightning Strikes Mules on Milton Farm Near Keosauqua
A farmer identified as Mr. Robinson narrowly escaped injury when a lightning bolt struck a level meadow on the S. E. Irish farm south of Milton around 11:30. The bolt killed two riding-mules instantly as Robinson was sent flying from the seat but unhurt. Mules valued at about $1,800, per manager J. H. Price, were notable stock on the farm.
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S. E
Milton
Robinson
Krumboltz-Schillerstrom Wedding Announcement
The marriage of Miss Naomi Krumboltz and Townsend G. Schillerstrom was held last Thursday at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Wm Krumboltz near Salina.
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Krumboltz-Schillerstrom
Naomi Krumboltz
Townsend G. Schillerstrom
Wm. Krumboltz
Salina
Cho Cho Advises to Breathe Plenty of Fresh Air
Cho Cho urges boys and girls to value air, keeping windows open and playing outdoors to breathe easy. He explains how fresh air helps sleep growth and energy, and notes sun or rain still invites windows open for plenty of air.
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Cho Cho
Cho- Cho
Cho-Cho
Diploma Delayed Since 1876 Honors Hapgood
Everett E Hapgood finally receives a Bachelor of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for completing a course begun in 1876 with a missing thesis. He submitted the thesis recently to qualify for the belated degree.
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Boston
Everett E. Hapgood
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Hapgood
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Liberty Bonds
Ralph Lamson
Ralph
Ray Maxwell
Lamson
K. OF P'S
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Ottumwa Temple
Jefferson County
Eddyville
Dokey” Temple
Knights of Pythias
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