Girl Reserve units to resume meetings next week
Reorganization of Girl Reserve corps in city schools aims for 100 percent membership under the YWCA. Meetings begin next week with Garfield Franklin Jackson Jefferson eighth grade A groups and junior and senior high clubs forming this fall.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
Mildred Kemble
Garfield
Franklin, Jackson
Jefferson
Kathleen Asp
Franklin
W. F. Faulkner
Jackson Corps
Victor Hine
Y. W
Leo Nicolaus
Virda Homan
Genevieve McCandless
Eulah Downer
Lake Okoboji
Zelma Funck
Pauline Jamison
High School Cabinet
Postal coupons to sell for 9 cents
Locals may buy international reply coupons for nine cents after October 1, down from eleven cents. The price cut follows a Universal Postal Union convention held in Stockholm. Some residents sent coupons abroad when European postage costs were high since US postage cannot be used overseas.
Paris Turfman Davis Cohn Wins Grand Gold Cup
Paris captain Jefferson Davis Cohn, noted British turfman, borrowed a valise to carry back his winnings of over a million francs after his 3 year old Ptolemy won the gold cup at Maisons Lafitte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jefferson Davis Cohn
Ptolemy
Maisons Lafitte Course
River Threatens to Cut Away Historic Nauvoo Landmarks
Keokuk dam changes widen the Mississippi river north of Nauvoo Illinois. Historic Nauvoo landmarks edge toward the water risking loss of the old stone court and flour mill sites. Residents seek preservation as flooding submerges farms and islands fade.
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Nauvoo
Mississippi River
Nauvoo, Ill
Keokuk
Ft. Madison
Salt Lake City
Missouri
Refugee town amid hostile years for Mormons in the west
The city turned into a refuge for criminals and order collapsed as the Mormons fled westward. Population now sits around 1,000 as the town struggles to maintain control and stability.
Cherokee County Population Declines in State Census
Des Moines reports Cherokee County population at 16 616, announced by state census director Lou F Morgans. The figure shows a decrease of 144 from the 1920 federal census.
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Cherokee County
Des Moines
Lou F. Morgans
Government Builds Fleet of 75 Barges for Mississippi Routes
The government constructs 75 barges at Milan Illinois Keokuk Iowa and Fountain City Wisconsin yards for Rock Island district use on the Mississippi and tributaries. Each barge costs 4000 dollars with Maj Beverly C Dunn leading the engineering team.
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Government
Milan
Keokuk
Fountain City
Wis
Mississippi
Rock Island
Beverly C. Dunn
United States
Inspection Visit Planned for Riverboat Yards in Three Cities
An official delegation will tour three riverboat yards to assess facilities and safety standards. The visit aims to identify improvements, ensure compliance, and promote regional maritime activity.
Welcoming of New Students at State University
Ceremonies will mark the welcoming of new students at the state university on September 30.
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the State University
Dallas Wrestler Nichols wins two falls in match
Dallas based Hugh Nichols defeated Harry Demarel of Dallas in a three fall bout, securing two falls to one. The contest showcased Nichols’s scoring advantage and marked a notable regional victory in Texas wrestling.
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Dallas
Texas
Hugh Nichols
Cedar Rapids
Harry Demarel
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Chain of Department Stores
AHA
Graham
Askin
Coats
Muscatine
Iowa
Red Crown
Standard Oil
Second St
Smalley Ave
4Th
Sycamore Sts
Cedar Sts
Chayka Grocery
Cypress St
Arden Merc. Co
Ardon
E. Dora & Sons
Coon & Seevers Grocery
Mulberry Ave
E. 2Nd St
Wm. Strohm
Cedar St
Power LA
Heitz
E. Second St
Boat Club
H. S. Law
Stewart Road
A. C. Huecke
Wilton Junction
Diercks & Froe
Muscatine, Iowa
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