Anamosa Correspondence Reflects Heat and Local Happenings
July notes from Anamosa report dull politics at the courthouse and heated discussions on the UO A N road potential electrification, with local social events at Mrs. W W Hunter’s home and two Methodist societies hosting a Friday program. Burial plans for Miss Landis and travel notes from Des Moines and Knoxville appear among community updates.
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Anamosa
Court House
George
Manny
Frank Bagley
Wuss
John Dumont
Missouri
Dubuque
Order of the Eastern Star
Methodist Church
W. W. Hunter
Reformatory
Board of Control
Stone City
Perry Walters
Miss Dearborn
Misa Landis
Antioch Cemetery
Center Junction Wedding and Social Roundup
Roscoe Stingley and bride returned to Center Junction after a Saturday evening wedding. A reception followed at Mrs. Alsever’s home on Tuesday. The Presbyterian church plans an ice cream social with Scotch Grove band music on July 29 on White’s lawn. Rev. Davis and daughter Georgia visited Stout, Iowa for a Sunday sermon.
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Center Junction
Roscoe Stingley
Bride
Alsever
The
Presbyterian Church
White’s Lawn
Scotch Grove
Davis
Georgia
Stout
Iowa
C. W. Preston
Cadar Rapids
John McNeilly
James McNeilly
Springville
Clark
Vera
Farley
R. Young
Harry Johnson
Toono
Harry Green
Prairieburg Social Roundup Sees Visits and Storm Damage
Prairieburg notes list visits by Seward Smith family to Monticello and Benson cousins to Cedar Rapids, Deene family to Pocahontas, and Milo Gray from Glens Falls visiting Marion. John Fehr buys a truck for two daily freight trips to Coggon. A Wednesday storm damaged crops and trees. Ed Burlingham was storm bound in the Parlor City. Mrs. Van Deusen of Anamosa visited Elmo De Lancey, and Mr. Whitney hosted Gray with Mrs. Gray at the George Whitney home in Marion. Mr. and Mrs. Hanold return from Wisconsin. Harry Came back from Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Came improves at home.
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Prairieburg
Seward Smith
Monticello
N.J
Parlor City
van Deusen
Anamosa
Elmo de Lancey
Milo Gray
Glens Falls
New York
Iowa Editors Split From Harding Echoes Des Moines Influence
A editorial note says some Iowa editors lack independent thought due to Des Moines Register influence. It argues the public will think and vote for themselves.
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Algona Upper
Des Moines
Mobilization of National Guard Seen Worth Cost
The Omaha World Herald notes that mobilizing the National Guard has incurred expenses but argues the move is justified for national security and public safety, citing readiness and deterrence as key benefits.
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Omaha World Herald
County Agent Effort Moves Forward in Jones County
Local clubs in Jones County Iowa meet at Wyoming to plan a county agent canvass. Monticello Improvement Club representatives help organize dues of eight dollars yearly for three years to fund a state organizer and county agent. A Farm Improvement Association would form with a nine member board and three dollar annual dues. Evangelist Dunlop to lead revival in Scotch Grove starting August 6 for two weeks or more.
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Jones County
Wyoming
Clyde Marshall
Halstead Carpenter
Monticello
H. M. Hurter
Iowa
Farm Improvement Association
Perch Catch Noted in Cascade Pioneer Region
Peter Oeschger hooked a fair sized perch in the river, the first of its kind reported from the area. Temple Hill road graded well, offering promising work and county road prospects. Dr. Lane treated George McLees at Mercy hospital for appendicitis. he recovered and walks again. The chautauqua opened last Saturday and closed last night with crowds down due to farmers busy in corn cultivation and haying. Wilson Devine, son of Jos. Devine, recovered from appendicitis at Mercy hospital. 4 year old Wilson was discharged seven days after surgery, youngest patient on record for appendicitis there.
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Peter Oeschger
Temple Hill
Lane
George McLees
Charles McLees
Mercy Hospital
Dubuque
Soun
Aloop
Wilson
Jos. Devine
Filmore
Saloon Issue Declared Dead in Iowa Politics
Cedar Rapids Republicans say most voters have chosen to live without saloons and oppose any popular vote to restore them. The editorial notes broad public rejection, with all parties denouncing liquor and temperance advocates urging to forget the issue. The Louisville Courier-Journal adds the Kaiser struggles to curb fast driving alliances.
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Cedar Rapids
Democratic Party
Iowa
Temperance
Louisville Courier-Journal
Chesney Stingley Nuptials At Pike's Peak Residence
Clara Chesney and Roscoe Stingley wed in Center Junction Iowa with 70 to 76 guests. The ceremony featured a ring bearers and organ music, followed by a three course luncheon. The bride active in church work and the groom well liked, will reside in Center Junction after a brief honeymoon. Hutchins issues correction reaffirms ongoing practice in Wyoming Iowa since 1875.
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Chesney
Stingley
Bradford
Illinois
Wm. Chesney
Pike’s Peak
Clara
Roscoe Stingley
Center Junction
Iowa
Maxine Chesney
Helen Stingley
Lohengrin
Mise Ethel Green
Urbana
Missy Clara
W. A. Stingley
Helen
Ross Coleman
N. Ww. Hutchins
Wyoming
D. A. White
Macgruder
Oxford Junction
N. W. Hutchine
Senator Taggart Puts Roosevelts Phrase To Test
Indiana Senator Tom Taggart is hailed as a new phrase maker in Omaha. He calls Col Roosevelt “the fugitive from Armageddon” and predicts the colonel will have to “go some” to top the quip.
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Omaha
Iowa Highway Fatalities and Injuries Reported by Commission
The highway commission records 31 deaths on Iowa roads in five weeks with causes including autos overturning and speeding. There were 216 injury incidents totaling 164 injured, with details by accident type and body harm. A proposal to ban cars exceeding 25 or 80 miles per hour is mentioned.
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The
Highway Commission
Iowa
Commission
Iowa Weather and Crop Bulletin July week harvests grow
The Iowa Weather and Crop bulletin for the week ending July 25 notes high temps and sun favoring harvest and corn growth. Early tassels appear, color remains fine, and showers improve crops in some areas. Drought hurting pastures and late potatoes, truck crops, berries and apples. small grain harvest near completion in southern counties with average yields and fine quality.
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Iowa
Man Pleads Guilty to Desertion in Anamosa Court
Herbert Henry of this city pleaded guilty before Judge Ellison in Anamosa to desertion. The judge suspended sentence on condition Henry posts a $500 bond and supports his wife and minor children. Henry was located by officers in Davia Junction Illinois and returned last Saturday.
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Oxford Mirror
Herbert Henry
Ellison
Anamosa
Qounty
Gorman
Henry
Davia Junction
Illinois
County Agent Movement Urged In Jones County
A temporary Jones County Farm Improvement association organized to hear Professor John Coverdale outline the benefits of a county agent. John Bodenhofer was elected president. The group seeks $1 500 local funds to match a $1 200 government allotment to finance a county agent this year.
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Jones County Farm Improvement Association
John Coverdale
John Bodenhofer
Greenfield Township
Jones County
Iowa
Henry Wallace
Allies Press Forward as Berlin Occupation Not Yet Discussed
The New York World notes continued Allied advances while residents and leaders avoid discussing the potential Berlin occupation, focusing on current gains and military progress rather than strategic endgames.
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New York World
Berlin
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Chicago
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H. P. Dunlop
Evangelist Dunlop
Belle Center
Ohio
Evangelist H. P. Dunlop
Cascade Pioneer
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Ricklees & Men
Bill
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