Brookhart Backed as People’s Candidate in Iowa Letter
L. A. Bickford of Waterloo writes to defend United States Senate hopeful Smith W. Brookhart against charges from Haskell Pitt and others. He argues Brookhart seeks broad input, rejects patronage to special interests, and would govern for the people, citing socialists and Des Moines discussions. He condemns opponents and appeals for fair treatment.
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the Chronicle
Pella
Iowa
United States
Smith W. Brookhart
Brookhart
Becming
Hillquit
Chicago
Haskell, Pitt and Company
Sendter
Hickelberg
Congress
Haskell
Pitt
Des Moines
Rock Island Celebrates Seventieth Anniversary
The Rock Island railroad marked its seventieth birthday with a week of events led by Tuesday October 10. Memorial trees honoring long serving officers and employees were planted in OsKaloosa and Melcher in Marion county. In Pella flags flew at the depot and all Rock Island workers wore souvenir medals while trains were decorated.
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Rock Island
Oskaloosa
Pella
Melcher
Marion County
Suffered Paralysis Stroke While She Was Sleeping
Mrs. George A. Willard was found dead in her Oskaloosa home between 3:30 and 6:30 pm after a nap. Coroner ruled natural causes from a previous apoplexy. no investigation. Foster daughter Mary Helen Willard, returning from high school, found the scene and alerted neighbors and Mr. Willard.
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Oskaloosa Herald
George Willard
Chronicle
George A. Willard
Mary Helen Willard
Howard Wilcox
World Series Radiophone Reports At Local Shops
The Puritan Drug Store hosted radiophone play by play during the World Series games, with Heerema Brothers displaying a large map in their window showing plays by card for distant listeners. P. H. Kyper supplied the outfit, which worked well, while Vander Linden Drug Store also relayed reports for crowds gathered there.
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Puritan
Heerema Brothers
P. H. Kyper
Vander Linden Drug Store
Dr. L. B. Park of Tracy Dies at 67
Dr. Park, a Tracy physician for forty years, died after a brief illness caused by heart trouble. He recently attended a Marion Jasper medical meeting in Pella and had been there less than a week. He was active in church and civic work. funeral services were held in Tracy on Saturday.
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Pella
L. EB. Park
Tracy
Sousa to Bring World Famous Band to Des Moines
John Philip Sousa plans a Des Moines concert on October 18 during his 1922 tour. The Des Moines Woman's Club will sponsor the event at Hoyt Sherman Place to fund a new women’s club building. Tickets range 75 cents to $2, with mail orders and Chase & West’s sales opening Friday morning.
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Des Moines
John Philip Sousa
Iowa
America
Chase & West
Ocean Ships Must Obey Liquor Law
Washington reports the government moved to enforce a dry rule at sea. President Harding ordered an end to intoxicants aboard Shipping Board vessels within an isolated three mile zone, prompting both praise from dry advocates and protests from foreign governments. State Department officials say enforcement rests with Congress and courts, and foreign owners file through the courts rather than diplomacy.
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Washington
United States
Sahara
Lasker
Shipping Board
Harding
Daugherty
State Department
Supreme Court
Mexico
Canada
Congress
Pleasantville Minister Proposes Clean Up Effort
Rev. H. G. Barr, pastor of the Christian church in Pleasantville, urged a town crackdown on the cigaret practice. He offered to serve as a deputy to enforce the law, citing repeated violations and blaming the community’s indifference rather than officers. He highlighted minors receiving cigarettes as a key issue.
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H. G. Barr
Christian Church
Pleasantville
Barr
Orange City Marshal Drowned in Septic Tank
Jerry Kraai town marshal of Orange City was overcome by gas or drowned in the septic tank while doing repairs. Missing since Tuesday afternoon, his body was found after councilmen and others searched the tank. He left behind two daughters and had been appointed marshal last spring by Mayor Vande Steeg.
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Jerry Kraai
Orange City
Ike Herwynen
John Brink
Case de Lint
Mr. Kraal
Vande Steeg
Alton
Meeting of Farmers Cooperative Exchange Stockholders
There will be a meeting of the stockholders of the Farmers Cooperative Exchange at 7:30 p m Tuesday October 17 at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Jacob D Haan Secretary.
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Farmers’ Co-operative Exchange
Chamber of Commerce
Jacob DD Haan
Sec’y
Baseball and the Dearborn Independent controversy
The Dearborn Independent alleged Jewish influence harmed baseball by turning it into a money making business. The article notes a World Series game called for darkness on October 5 after 10 innings, angering 37,020 spectators who had paid for a full series conclusion and facing delays and confusion over sunset times and time standards. The piece ends with the crowd directing ire at the umpire as the story continues on page two.
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Dearborn Independent
Henry Ford
Independent
The
the Independent
New York
Pella
Kansas City
Belle Plaine Mayor Closes Pool Halls After Warnings
Belle Plaine authorities closed pool halls after warnings minors must not be admitted. E. E B. Custer’s west 12th street hall was raided last Thursday. Custer fined $50 and license revoked six months. Several youths aged 16 plus were cited and the hall reopened under Roy Bird who has taken over the business.
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E. E B. Custer
West 12Th Street
Custer
Roy Bird
Custer Hall
Belle Plaine
Valley Junction Team Defeats Pella High
Coach Manuel and Pella High fell to Valley Junction 34 to 0 on Friday. Pella, missing some players due to injuries, had two chances to score in the second and final quarters but failed to push the ball over. Valley Junction proved stronger throughout the game.
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Manuel
Valley Junction
Pella
Newton
Federated Club Moves October Meeting Location
The Women’s Federated Club changes the October 17 gathering to Mrs. Connie Van Donselaar’s east of town. Members meet at 2:00 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce rooms and are asked to bring cars if possible.
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Women's Federated Club
Connie van Donselaar
Chamber of Commerce
Promotion Day at Baptist Sunday School
The Baptist church held a promotion service during the morning hour with the annual advancement of Sunday school classes to the next department. President J W Million of Des Moines University attended and gave a brief talk, followed by a speech at the evening service.
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the Baptist Church
J. W. Million
Des Moines University
Ameri can Legion Initiates Fort y and Hight Society Members
Twenty six members were yesterday initiated into the Fort y and Hight society by the local American Legion chapter. A noisy street demonstration followed a secret session at the fair grounds, then a banquet at the Owl Cafe and a dance at Legion hall. Some candidates preferred the experiences of war to peacetime rites, while others valued the privilege of membership despite the dangers of initiation.
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American Legion
Fair Grounds
Owl Cafe
Legion Hall
Knoxville Journal
Near East Relief address by Rev A C Derr at Pella churches
Rev A C Derr outlines Near East Relief scope from Des Moines. He notes charter by Congress, 1 260 miles of territory, 110000 orphans plus 124 orphanages, 88 hospitals and 66 clinics. Training for children, 320 American workers, 6 percent in Turkish territory, cost to care for one child 17 cents daily, Iowa quota 300000 yearly.
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Near East
Pella
A. C. Derr
D. D
Des Moines
Congress
Red Cross
Aegean Sea
Greece
Caspian Sea
New York City
Black Sea
Jerusalem
Canada
Gulf of Mexico
New York
Near
Eest
America
Towa
Roy McNeese Family Has Another Fire
The fire department was called to the home of Roy McNeese on Franklin Street at the Ten Brook house. The blaze started from an oil or gasoline stove. The stove and nearby furniture were scorched but total damage was not great. This is the second fire Mr. McNeese has had this year, the previous one in February near the Pella Produce building on the west side of the square.
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Roy McNeese
Franklin Street
Ten Brook House
McNeese
Pella Produce
Arch Preserver Shoes Offer for Foot Trouble
Pair of Arch Preserver Shoes offered to ease foot trouble in a two-branch deal. Two Vans. 41-2
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Waterloo
L. A. Bickford
Radiophone
Dr. Park
Meeting OF Stockholders
Vruytsteke
Pella High
Federated Club
Baptist Sunday
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