Miscellany of notes on diplomacy and culture in 1920s
Reports tell of Williuge Al. Mearts and Mr Choate sharing a witty remark in an elevator among job seekers for the diplomatic service. The piece also surveys social racing tea trends, a deputy clerk in Oakland, Kansas theater woes, and Japan’s changing dress and customs. It mentions California orange growers, drought, and fruit treatment, plus university and science curiosities with light anecdotes.
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Choat
Williuge al. Mearts
Evarts White
Sluice
Washington
Choate
Alr
Varty Ofive
Diplomatic Service
Air
Evarta
Wir. Choute
Wulfrage
Gakland
Cal
Knights of Columbus Install New Gourcil and Initiate Novices
In Itovik drapids Louisiana an event by Valuutians council No. 16oy saw initiation of novitiates and installation of officers. The day featured a high mass, a banquet, and evening ceremonies led by State Deputy Danp and District Deputy Juba 1 Heer with Trinity council, LeMars.
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Knights OF Columbus
Itovik
Mealy
Tachartur
Grind Relehi
Dolie Bkullorin
Grand Batgit
Patrik Kellys
Ehianeettoy
ML NeLaueghlin
James Daugherty
J. d. Kilakhamier
J. MleGuire
Daniel Methaw
J. Jo AleGuire
J. C. Drughe
J. i. Rice
Chip
Td. Dullare
A. Cuslly
Wiaia
al. Bienne
Tonk Vonway
Sioux Wella
Barght
Healehes Bd
Dian
W. K Kranigen
A. Ven Wagenen
Sioux Utty
John EL Reefle
Ihusa Piebip
Miles Ida Philipp
Adiss
Lurence Alargun
Doal
Aislen
John J. Ackate
Avukaly
Willan
Abnole
Micheel Brennen
J.C. Hecker
Marth
J. Way
Ty de Corcoran
Date Cauley
Plumas
Jose. J. Niestroy
Tot Boo Traator
Thomad O'Meara
Joseph Bulstain
Wenidi Phelan
Jered Aller
Kineon
Adgetu MB
Quin
Ni Divach
Hoach
Jtrank
Cupid at Vassar by Mapleton High School
Amapleton Louisiana May The senior class staged Cupid at Vassar at the opera house before a record audience. Enid Vyulenting directed the show with strong talent. Valeria Goldberger led as Kate and Tom Lutz starred as Shiny with notable supporting roles.
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Cupid
Vassar
Mapleton High School
Amapleton
Amapleton High School
Puc
Dr Gaxsé
Opera House
Enid Vyulenting
Obata
Clays
Valerian Goldberger
Kaute
Tom Luts
Shiny
Harry Nourse
John Witte
Orlando Wramble
Amos North
Reginald Fuller
Hank
Thomas Lutz
Waldo Anderson
Archibald von Jones
Valeria Goldberger
Kate
Anna Weaver
Wanda
Elate Look
Mrs. Newton
Katherine Fouts
Miss Page
Tassar
Mabel Tronstrom
Josie Burns
Hazel Hittle
Lillian Muckey
Des Moines Leader Oliver Perkins Dies After Neuritis Struggle
Prominent Des Moines figure Oliver H L Perkins died at his home after a two year battle with neuritis. He recently returned from five weeks in Finchester Minnesota seeking relief, following treatment in Germany Rochester and Chicago. A longtime resident since 1869, he remained active in business and held key Des Moines properties.
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Des Moines
Chicago
Perkins
Towan
Friends' Congregation Faces Resignation Split in Town Meeting
In Marshalltown on May 7, Rev. E. L. Brown resigned at the Town yearly meeting amid a heated dispute over his salary. The church membership divides into Brown and anti Brown factions, with Brown noted as a leading Iowa preacher.
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Friends’ Congregation
Marshalltown
Friends’ Church
E. Lt. Brown
Brown
Town Yearly Meeting
Anti- Brown
Fatality at Glear Lake in Automobile Accident
The young son of Vienry Madison of Kanawha was killed when run over by an automobile driven by Urgeist Griner. In interscholastic track meet results Earl Erickson of Powis State won first in a certain event, with Tinward Heroes of Wisconsin second and Jar Shian of Kansas third. Missouri placed fourth and PWineis fifth.
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Acariy
Glear Lake
Miear Lake
Youn
Vienry Madison
Kanawha
Importa
Eurl Erickson
Powis
Tinward
He.roes
Wisconsin
Jar Shian
Kansas Onormal
Missouri
Pwineis
Iowa News Briefs Highlight Local Elections and Incidents
Iowa brief items report a push for a general election move from Tuesday to Monday by the Travelors Protective Association and a parcels post bill opposition. Other notes cover Oxford Rhodes scholarship examination in Town City, a price drop in state plane purchases, a sausage recall causing illness in students, a class center event in Hawarden, a serious car crash injury in Treton, resignations in Manson, and multiple small town incidents including burglaries, hail storms, and a new bank planned in Cushing.
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Valris
Kpewul
Sila
Fariers
Gluseus
Pelin
Duwa
Loch Drotluw
Osilos
Dyan Chas
Davenport
Moniday
Lowa
Travelers’ Protective Association
Iowa
Laws
California
Prigens
Uber
John Rieberg
Shebitin
LeMuarn
Aterrul
Slouxtity
Westilela
Akron
Hawarden
Tak Re Porta
Manson
Panpl S. Niehel
Bak
Mangoh
Tlepadidan
Ghas
Pleenbr
Paloaser
Nichol
du Biguz
Bualnese
IDA Grove
Coimestrai Galifornia
Caragtelli
Idqg
Newt Pail Manson
Jas. Hrag
Slise
Florence Sehern Raye
Lark Angeles
Cal
Mro
Mera
Thos. Jones
New Orléans
Roswell
N. AL
Fuank
LE Mars
Ganabsea
Mason
Garner
Mason City
C. W. Cox
Des Moines
Des Moifnes
W.W. ©. Riddell
Iowa City
Grant
Grahan
Iown City
Elis’ Lodge
Marshalltown
Fort Dodge
Lioux Falls
Allen Joslin
Rock Rapids
Holy Name Council
Knights of Columbus
Hawardien
William Jennings Bryan
Bawsrden
Chauteuque
Cat bite sparks hydrophobia fear in Tow City
A boy from Tow City was sent to hospital after a bite from a pet cat raised hydrophobia fears. The animal reportedly bit the boy days earlier and showed strange behavior before being killed for examination.
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Mansi
Edward Herbert Yeate
Tow City
wisLen
Hleage
Rumored Guard Movement to Mexico Denied
Officials deny reports of any guard mobilization to the Mexican border. The adjutant general’s office says no orders or changes have been issued and no movement is planned despite circulating rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Fees Abyiues
Deawa Nutiomal Guard
Alexican
Arrest in Embezzlement Case at Altar in Des Moines
Mary Hankin, a young bride from State Center, watched husband I O Shephard detained after Deputy Sheriff James Loper served a warrant for embezzlement at the Des Moines courthouse. Shephard, employed in State Center, was taken to Marshall County as the bride followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shephard
James Loper
Mabdel Hankin
Marshall County
Hin
State Center
Des Moines
Mathis Resigns From Board Amid Election Subfile
Des Alaines May 6 Sharvey Mathis a free member of the board of supervisors resigns amid an attorney general case over re election to the Third district. Mathis filed his affidavit with County Auditor Prase after pressure from prominent district figures. Critics accuse him of maladministration and ineffectiveness in office.
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Mathis
Des Alaines
Sharvey Mathis
Board of Supervisors
Mikhart
Prase
Mathin
Legal steps taken to deport Michigan leper
Summer of the Iowa health board begins legal action to force Herman Trachfeldt, reputed leper, from Centerville to Michigan. Attorney General Cueson to secure removal. a special train may cost 1120 dollars, which Trachfeldt refuses to pay. City health officers reject accepting him, while Dr Buinner files formal demand from Michigan for action.
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Michigan
Ee Moines, Jr
Summer
State Board of Health
Herman Trachfeldt
Leyer
Centerville
Iowa
Alchiguey
Cenéral Cueson
Duby
Uttischfeldt
Towa
Mirschfeldt
Dity
Dilyechfeldt
Buinner
Michigan Board of Health
Death of Survivor of New Ulm Massacre
Obituary notes the death of Ansa Selston Jotnson survivor of the New Ulm massacre. widow of GL A Johnson, age 60, burial delayed for relatives from Washington. Family details list 16 children and many grandchildren. Also brief notice on last day for filing for county offices in Iowa with Polk County election outlook.
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New Ulm
Ansa Selston Jotnson
Suttesrday
Relailives
Washington
Sra
Jomnson
GL A. Johnson
New Tim
la Date Township
den Mops
Towa
Polk County
Pin Malady Resolved by Surgery at University Hospital
Miss Tass Tacci of Lakelly Ta had a pin removed from her appendix at the University of Iowa hospital after swallowing it three years ago. Surgeons report chronic appendicitis and a successful operation. They believe she will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Towa Hospital
Tass Tacci
Lakelly
Unknown Titanic dead are buried at Halifax
Fifty nine unidentified Titanic victims were laid to rest in three Halifax cemeteries. Four Catholics were buried at Mt Olivet, nine Hebrews at the Hebrew cemetery, and six in Fairview. White Star bought the plot. graves marked with monuments. Clergymen spoke. the Royal Canadian Regiment band played marches.
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Halifax
Wnl
Mt. Olivet
Tairview
White Star
Lattor
Saul
Treasury Shortfalls in Current Fiscal Year Reported
Washington May 4 The federal treasury shows a deficit of 12 580 000 for the current fiscal year with April receipts at 14 006 800 and expenditures at 15 954 006. The year ends with a working balance of 64 756 000 versus 70 759 000 at March end.
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Washington
Federal Treasury
Fuedist Killed in Violent Incident in County
Fragmentary report notes a well known fuedist killed instantly in a county area near Creockettsville after gunfire. Witnesses describe a confrontation at a ford with allegations of threats and ensuing gunshots.
Iowa News in Brief Rushes Grand Jury Probe on Insurance Rates
The Iowa AG aims to deter misdealing in fire insurance rate hikes amid a special grand jury inquiry. Reports describe rising Tuwa City premiums blamed on unclear insurer practices with no concrete remedy offered yet.
Untitled notes outline party dynamics and protests
Fragmented text discusses petitions and political shifts, mentioning Mae Madnes Kao Sry AUerney Choerenad and a veto fight at the state level. It references a reformist stance, bailout implications, and party strength, with a note on socialists and a 2 percent threshold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Madnes
Kao Sry
Auerney
Teddy
Salud
Rock Rapids Banker Elected State Bankers Leader
Sheldon Iowa May 1 The bankers of the State Bankers Association held a meeting Thursday. Gd Wohlberg cashier Holstein Savings Bank was elected president for the ensuing year and Pred J Minshee president of First National was chosen secretary. Chas Shade president Rock Rapids Bank was endorsed as an investor in the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenry Suingisan
Des Motes
Tuwa
Emettsburg
D. H. Jenking
Armstrong
Woodbine
Jackson County
New York
Janesville
Wis
Jaws
WC. Smith
Jenkins
Monticello
Whalen
Anamosa
Milles Wirst
Rev
S. A. Wilcox
St. George's Episcopal Church
DP. Farrall
Davenport
Travelers’ Protective Association
Carriogliv
Matt Hicks
Wale
Flhcks
Hicks
Marsfla
A. A. Traawell
Chicgeo
Northwestern Railway
With & Origin North
Sowth
Iowa
Cley
Lloyd T. Maxwell
Marshalltown
Hoile
Bika
Grand Lodge
Portland
John Breegel
Aled
Cedar Rapids
Fock Island
Linn County Democrats
Burlington
John T. Haimisten
Des Roines
State Educational Department
G4th General Assembly
Lemas
Walter Reeves
Great Northern
Hawarden
J. H. Hutchinson
Exmayor
John Mull
Hagerman
N. M
Walter Scott
Otpumwa
West China
Stuart
Lloyd Wood
Des Moines
Hampton Autome
Odebolta
Robinson Bros
Estherville
Algona District
Epworth Ifteague
John J. Peters
Oper
Aurelia
Crabb
Aurelia Sentinel
C. Lester
Maraithon
Mgr. Crabb
Cherokee Times
Washington
Hutchins
Rock Rapids
Sheldon
Seuup
Furtin
State Bankers’ Association
Gud
Weredmute Tendanes
Chicago
Sheldur
Wohlwhberg
Holstein Savings ‘Bank
Ensoine
Aml Pred
J. Minshee
Virst Nutional
Chas. Shade
Iowa marksmen prepared for world contest
A state order directs lowa National Guard marksmen to assemble next week at the state rifle range to demonstrate their skills before the world rifle contest. Officers including Wes Moines officers and state sergeants coordinate the event and Olympic trials.
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Iowa
Ft. Miay
Lugar Thley
Lowe National Menard
Lere
Cemolstrate
Olympic Mart
Seockhorn
Oificers
Wes Moines
Tdeutenane i Breuxener
Afunehester
King
Waukea
Jackson
Washington
Calhoun Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary
Maliton Ia residents Alay Abrstud Bre and Michael Itunken of Licard township marked their 60th wedding anniversary on April 29. Married in Marz, Qstfrieshantt, Cerny, they came to America and settled in the area. A large gathering of friends attended the home ceremony as Weltner of the German Lutheran church officiated the renewal of their vows.
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Calhoun
Mauitun
Michael Itunken
Licard Township
Marz
Qstfrieshantt
Cerny
America
Petting
Fewe
Bev. Weltner
Due German Lutherat Church
Insurance suit filed by Andover widow seeks 5000
A Des Moines woman, wife of a man killed in a railroad accident near Andover, sues the Kawkeya Commercial Mortgage for five thousand dollars alleging fault in the fatality. The suit was filed today in federal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andover
Moines
Wililie
Spyder
Gwrtonns
Ming
Kawkeya Coimnerris
Federation Aids Striking Shopmen and Hitchcock Plan
Federated labor leaders pledge aid to striking shopmen of the Minola Central while General Hitchcock’s plan for no fare calls draws vigorous support. A presidential convention at Ottumwa expected to elect Frank Nimocks as president as proceedings near close tonight.
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Federated Labor Asms
Uriel
Yows Weterabow
Lasbor
Tony
Minola Central
Samant de Omer
Hitchcock
First Suit Arises From Titanic Disaster Damages Case
New York May 4. Papers filed in federal court allege negligence by the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company over the Titanic disaster. Widow Louise Robins seeks $50,000 in admiralty damages, citing high speed, ice warnings, inadequate lifeboats, and poor crew performance. Victims include Victor Robins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federal District Court
Louise Robins
Victor, Robing
John Jacob Astor
J. Bruce Ismay
Titanic
Victor Robins
Cummins Takes Hold Of Sugar Tariff Bills
Washington May 3 Senator Cummins leads the Senate effort on sugar tariff legislation aimed at reconciling Bristow and Smoot views and securing a bill that relieves consumers without crippling beet and cane interests in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Washington
Cumming
Senate
Bristow
Smoot
Senate Republicans
Waterloo wrestler forfeits after hour long chase in Rock Island
Carl Brown of Waterloo forfeited a wrestling match against Gus Pappas, middleweight Canadian champion, after an hour of scrambles with neither man securing a fall in Rock Island on May 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Brown
Rock Island
Waterloo
Gus. Pappas
Canada
Warns Against False Bolivia Gas Discovery Reports
Washington warns American miners especially in the west against false reports of huge gas fields in Bolivia. The hoaxes have drawn fortune seekers abroad and led to disappointing or dangerous outcomes.
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Washington
Unose
Bolivia
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Wrent Thoyas
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England
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University of Kansas
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Mekea Nez Perce
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Edmee Chandon
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