Shrine meet program outlines Des Moines events June 12 17
Des Moines hosts Imperial Council of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine with 75 000 visitors anticipated. The schedule covers June 12 17 including headquarters openings at Fort Des Moines and Polk County Court House parades at the Capitol and downtown illumination fireworks and carnival, daily sessions at Princess Theatre and the State Capitol, sports events at the fair grounds and a banquet program culminating with a farewell concert and banquet at the Fort Des Moines. Public dancing and free transportation are offered to visitors.
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Des Moines
Imperial Council
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Polk County Court House
Union Depot
Des Moines Coliseum
Iowa
Council
Town State Capitol
Princess Theatre
Towa State Fairgrounds
Des Moines Ve
Wichita
Western League
Ball Park
Imperial Divan
Fort Des Moines
River Front
Ararat Temple Band of
Kansas City
Imperial Potentates
State House
Princess Theater
Down Town
National Security League Fights College Socialist Influence
The National Security League announces a nationwide plan to counter the Intercollegiate Liberal League formed at Harvard by undergraduates from 27 colleges. It aims to mobilize alumni branches to foster patriotism and curb socialist ideas, arguing colleges should not host political propaganda and must preserve Americanism.
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New York
National Security League
Liberal League
Harvard
Security League
Charles D. Orth
America
Perghem
Russia
Intercollegiate Socialist Society
Parks and Amusement Venues Host Visiting Bands Events
Parks and other places of amusement announce visiting bands and drum corps may present special concerts and stunts. The information bureau will be open at all hours with a special telephone service for inquiries.
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Information Bureau
South Dakota Shriners Prepare Big Des Moines Pilgrimage
Otis L. Ross of El Riad temple Sioux Falls D. P. predicts a 700 plus Shriner delegation from South Dakota heading to the Imperial Shrine council in Des Moines in June. Three trains from Mitchell Huron and Sioux Falls will unite at Salem to form two for the trip, with breakfast in Ames on June 13 and a parade planned near the state college grounds. The party includes a 38 piece band led by Prof L M Coppens, a 250 member marching club and 24 uniformed chanters, plus a night parade display costing about 2500 dollars.
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Des Moines
South Dakota
Imperial Shrine Council
Otis L. Ross
el Riad Temple
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Huron
Salem
Ames
State College
South
Tama Students Strike Over Principal Move
Tama Iowa reports a student strike at Tama High School amid protests against Superintendent Finley and his alleged bid to replace Principal Mrs Ethel Carpenter. The town is in a furor as the school board meets to address the dispute.
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Tama
Iowa
Tama High School
Finley
Ethel Carpenter
Carpenter
Militants Aim to Counter Poison in Wartime Student Groups
A wartime plan praised for success proposes militant patriotic student organizations to counteract poison among loyal students. The text endorses openly or covertly organized efforts and urges action by untainted student bodies.
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Liberal League
Linby Murder Trial Moves to Defense After State Rest
Fairfield Iowa April 16 the state rested its case against Robert Lee Scott charged with killing Harry Skinner at Linby on December 9 Dr J K Stepp who aided Skinner and was present at death testified Scott then took the stand in his own defense claiming self defense.
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Fairfield
Robert Lee Scott
Harry Skinner
Linby
Dee
J. K. Stepp
Skinner
Scott
Success in a Nutshell Echoes a Quiet Ideal
A compact reflection on achievement grounded in doing what one can do well and mastering tasks with diligence rather than seeking fame. The piece emphasizes persistent effort, humility, and steady progress as the path to success.
Iowa Railroads Spent Large Sum On Operating Roads
Iowa railroads under federal control in 1919 spent 94.98 percent of operating revenues on expenses. Total operating revenues for 15 trunk lines were about 134.72 million dollars with expenses near 127.96 million. The network covered 14,246.6 miles in 24 of 26 roads, including main trunk and yard tracks, with numerous grade crossings and 2,859 railroad accidents resulting in 160 deaths and 1,297 injuries.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa State Railroad Commission
Railroad Commission
Fatal Fire In Keokuk Child Room
Keokuk Iowa April 16 J W Page 59 a cook smothered to death in a room where he slept It is believed he had been smoking in bed and set the mattress on fire Police discovered the blaze and carried out the body Firemen worked over the victim with the pul motor for nearly an hour
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Keokuk
J. W. Page 59
Polee
Queer Observations on Social Etiquette and Friendships
A columnist muses on social dynamics and the challenges of staying friendly in changing circles. The piece notes varied behaviors, the role of honesty, and the tension between openness and discretion in personal relationships.
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Fair Grounds
Arabian Way
Hyperion Club
Town State Fair Grounds
Shrine
Chamberlain
Grand Avenue
Iowa State Capitol
State Fair Grounds
A.m
Western League Park
Shriners
Burlington Hawkeye
Mr. Pleasant
Quincy
Ottumwa
Greater Burlington
Orchard City
Burlingon
Burlington
Iow
Industria
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Gleason
Ohio
Robin Hood
Railroads
Seatetle
Ralph Dunber
de Koven
Washington County
the Journal Office
Washington
Riverside Savings Bank
Riverside
Carl & Dodds
Wellman
First Savings Bank
Crawfordsville
Trotter Bros
Ainsworth
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