Iowa Distinctions and a Billion Dollar State Nonsense
The piece exalts Iowa as a leading state in farming, hogs, banks, corn, and literacy while humorously inflating a billion dollars as a measure of prosperity. It muses on advertising Iowa’s “distinction” and includes fragmented thanks for a funeral, with odd spellings and garbled names.
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Iowa
Towa
Are ‘Dirst
United States
Union
Chess
New York
Chicago
Thius
Congress
Lona
Memorial service by Royal Neighbors of America at M E Church
Public memorial program for the Royal Neighbors of America scheduled at 2:30 P M on June 7 at the M E Church features opening exercises, a reading, a roster of the dead, prayers, and a duet. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will attend in a body for their annual memorial day. Sunday school and baccalaureate plans affect the church schedule.
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Royal Neightors of America
M. E. Church
Soule
Moo and Clark
Hada Burkhart
F. Hall
Order of
Odd Fellows
The
Rebekah'g
Wei
WY. PL
Tha
M. J. Ehurch
Panama Canal Picture Story at Chautauqua
Dr. Frederick Poole of Philadelphia will present slides and motion pictures on life along the Panama Canal and the Panama Pacific Exposition. Aimed at informing and inspiring, his lecture promises to be a major feature of the Chautauqua program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredarink Poola
Philadelphia
Panama Canal
Frederick Poole
Phiadelphia
Poole
Clever Mordella Company Charms Chautauqua Audience
A lively prelude by the Finton Mordella Company delightfully blends music and stage craft. Mordella, a witty musician, headlines with sparkling interpre tations. Yiud Mise flinton adds original flair, delivering a popular feel that pairs well with light but polished entertainment.
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Chautauqua
Finton-Mordella Company
Mordella
Yiud
Mise Flinton
Tutus
Tedon
Toils Company
Contents of The American Magazine Offerings
The issue showcases Joe American and Connie Mack essays on professional baseball, plus pieces by a convict on opium, Dr. Taylor on youth exercises, Ray S. Baker on Seeing American, a piece about marriage, and an undertaker’s reminiscence. It features prize letters on capital punishment, Edna Werber’s advertising tale, and serials by Marjorie Benton Cooke, with The Interesting People and The Theatrical departments sharing notable items and James Montgomery Flagg’s humorous note on whisker culture.
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American Mapazice
Ridie’ Coltlia
Philadelphia Athletics
McGrawcalla
Ceannie Mack
Mackmen
Connie Mack
Atheletica
Chan. K. ‘Taylor
Ray Stronard Baker
J. Frank Hanly
Ti Dima
Getion
Edna Werber
Jock McChiesney
Charles R. Barnes
Bari Derr Biggers
Marjorie Benton Cooke
Hamby
Interesting People
Theatrical
James Montgomery Flagg
Sparks World Famous Show to Exhibit Monday
The Sparks act comes to town Monday June 16 featuring a renowned herd of performing seals and sea lions. The animals balance on ropes with umbrellas, climb ladders and juggle, entertaining crowds with trained precision and grace. Feeding requires live meat from distant waters, and daily boarding costs vary by show distance.
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The
Sparks
America
Hippo
Atlantic
Pacific
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