Patriot Ryan breaks Antwerp throwing record in error
The column recalls Patrick Ryan of New (location uncertain) allegedly breaking an Olympic record with a 52,875 meter hammer throw at Antwerp, later debunked by a Tribune statistician as a far smaller mark. The piece also blends poems, local notices, and light anecdotes about people such as Raymond Applegate and Clarice.
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Davenort
Nan
Patrick Ryan
New
Antwerp
Tribune
Brother Ryan
Old Settlers Day set with top attractions to lure crowds
The amusement committee for the old settlers celebration on Sept 29 and 30 has secured a line of brand new, big sensation acts not seen here before. Plans include an elaborate two day program, home coming feature, and invitations to former county residents and nearby cities to attend.
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Tribune
William Louden
Ottfimwa
Burlington
Ottumwa
Parsons College fills faculty vacancies with noted professors
President Montgomery announces all jobs filled at Parsons with new hires. George C. Wise from Butler University will chair romance languages, Byron D. Roberts from Indiana University takes mathematics, Ledia Sanders assists education, and Grace Baker Bolinger becomes dean of women and home economics head. One coaching vacancy remains to be filled as the faculty strengthens for the central west.
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Montgomery
Parsons College
George C. Wise
Butler University
Parsons
Wise
Iowa State University
University of Utah Modern Language
France
Butler
Byron D. Roberts
Indiana University
Ledia Sanders
Kirksville Techers
University of Chicago
Department of Education
Grace Baker Bolinger
University of North Dakota
Columbia University
New York
Bolinger
Central West
Shoe repair drive invites old pairs for fix up
Community campaign asks residents to bring worn school shoes for refurbishing. Goeke's advertises service at 28-1¢ location and promises expert repair to extend footwear life.
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Goeke
Poland China Sale Set for October 2 at Hague and Girton's
Hague and Girton announce the Poland China sale for October 2. They could not display stock at the fair due to Mr Girton's illness but note the champion boar and first prize gilt and the first prize futurity litter were sired by a boar that sold in their September year earlier sales.
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Poland
China
Hague & Girton
Girton
Hague
Mr .Girton
Iowa City Jews Post Reward for Luring Cobbler Case
The Jewish community in Iowa City offers a $100 reward for information leading to the capture of a man who lured Louis Reiner a Polish cobbler to Cedar Rapids and fleeced him of 1600 dollars, his life savings.
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Iowa City
Louis Reiner
Cedar Rapids
Iowa prison profits in 1920 exceed expenses at Fort Madison
The Iowa state prison at Fort Madison earned a net profit of 52 883 59 for January through July 1920 from receipts of 16 229 93. The chair and furniture industry added 103 545 22 in net profit while total expenses were 109 346 34, leaving the state with a 52 883 59 gain. The article notes similar returns last year and predicts another strong 1920 performance.
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Iowa
Fort Madison
Polk county land sales and robberies in early 20th century
Three hundred thirteen land transfers in Polk County covered 98 630 acres at an average $202.09 per acre from January 1915 to June 1920, per T A Polleys. Saylor and Wester townships led with 60 transfers over 2189 acres at $320.73. A man armed with rifles robbed Edward Fett near Ankey of 22 dollars and a 40 dollar watch. Des Moines firemen seek a 25 dollar monthly raise starting September 1 until living costs normalize.
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Polk County
T. A. Polleys
Northwestern Railroad
Saylor
Wester
Edward Fett
Ankey
Corinne Griffith Tops The Climbers In Vitagraph Film
Albert E. Smith of Vitagraph selected Corinne Griffith for Clyde Fitch's The Climbers noting her steady rise from the south to film stardom. The star’s commanding presence and graceful gowns accompany her recent features including A Girl at Bay The Tower of Jewels Human Collateral and Deadline at Eleven.
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Albert E. Smith
Vitagraph
Corinne Griffith
Clyde Fitch
South
Miss Griffith
Tower of Jewels
Good Luck and the Penny Philanthropist
Angus Joyce shares a meal with a hungry stranger and uses a shelter for the night. He later helps Robert Page thwart looters at a private residence, recovers diamonds and plate, and earns Page’s gratitude and a restored social position. The tale ends with the promise of fortune as Joyce is called “Brother.”
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Angus Joyce
Joyce
Robert Page
Winston Page
Buena Terrace
Page
Alvira Page
Miss Page
Life of Charles Shepherd Revolutionary Soldier in Iowa Tale
The memoir outlines Charles Shepherd a Pennsylvania private under Duffe and Prator who drew an eight dollar monthly pension from 1818. It traces his family migrations to Iowa in 1837, his sons Henry James and Joseph, and the disputed land claim near the Skunk River. It notes Shepherd’s death in 1845 and later monument efforts by the Daughters of the Revolution and the Mt. Pleasant G A R chapter.
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Shepherd
Duansburg
N. Y
Brooklyn
Territory of
Iowa
Henry
Salt Lick
Round Prairie
Salt Lake
Daniel Fiedler
James
Joseph
Jefferson County
Rome
Clyde Bell
Fairfield
George Bell
Clark
Wolf Creek
Christian Dutweiler
Skunk River
Millspaugh Mil
John Crawford
Millspaugh Mill
Crawford
George Crawford
Isaac Grant
Brush Creek
Commissioner of Pensions
Beardsley
Burlington
Daughters of the Revolution
Actor Antonio Moreno Advances Through Early Stage To Screen
Inspired by an American actress he joined a Northampton stock company after Willistown Seminary. He soon worked with Leslie Carter and Constance Collier in Thais then moved to silent drama with Edith Storey Irene Castle and Pearl White. A long term contract followed as he entered serials. His dark eyes black hair and golden pallor marked him as ideal for the screen.
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Antonio Moreno
Northampton
Mass
Willistown Seminary
Leslie Carter
Constance Collier
Edith Storey
Irene Castle
Pearl White
Albert E. Smith
Vitagraph
Main Cafe Opens After West Side Restaurant Sale
Reperend Conges announces the sale of the West Side restaurant to Logan and Wright. The new firm has renovated the place and will cater to the public in first class style. The restaurant will be known as The Main Cafe.
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W. R. Kessé
West Side
Messrs. Logan & Wright
Fairfield Couple Wed Catharine Eliza Fulton to Clifford Crair
Fairfield announces the marriage of Catharine Eliza Fulton to Clifford D. Crair on Wednesday evening September 1 officiated by Dr. R. Ames Montgomery. Only close relatives attended. The couple left for Berkeley to begin a law course at the university.
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Fairfield
C. A Fulton
Catharine Eliza
Clifford D. Crair
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New London
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Hardis
John McCutcheon
Chicago Tribune
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Washington County
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Hiram Heaton
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Birmingham
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