California climate and tourism boost Iowa pride in west
The Journal’s supervisor returns and reflects on California and Florida as tourist magnets. He argues California’s climate is tolerable, its valleys productive, and West Coast tourism funds community and state development while Iowa’s own strengths remain notable.
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Riding the Southern Callec Route Home 1829
A travel diary fragment describes a journey through New Mexico and Lordsburg. It notes hot weather, desert scenery with cacti and trees, and Lordsburg as a western town hub with transport links. The writer mentions a Journal delegation visiting Los Angeles and clarifies a distant kinship with the Branley Miller family.
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New Mexico
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Lordsburg
Los Angeles
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Stanley
Catalina trip memoirs and sea life on the island tour
The writer recalls a Catalina Island journey with relatives from Los Angeles aboard the Avalon steamer. They describe Wrigley’s ownership influence, glass bottom boats, sea gardens, seal rocks, and playful gulls that beg for food. The tale blends travel notes, wildlife observations, and nostalgic humor about island attractions.
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Los Angeles
Clifford JE. Lewis
Santor C. C. Lewis
Grace Elder Lewis
Carlsbad New Mexico
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Avalon
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William Wrigsley Jr
William Wriggley
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Mie Ehids
By The Way Battered Musings From An Odd Ball Page
The item compiles a rambling set of notes from a humorous column. It mentions the Journal Pilgrim from California, a rabbit shooting anecdote, spelling debates, a Wisconsin lodge ruling, and a quip about taxes and public figures. It also references Julius Enslin proposing a masculine percussive stage role and a debenture plan for exportable surpluses.
The Black Crook Shines In A Small Town Show
A nostalgic reminiscence praises The Black Crook for its clean, standout performance in a small town theater. The speaker values the show's quality over big city fame and reflects on its lasting appeal.
Columbus Junction Club Elects Officers for Year
Wortha Butler reports the Columbus Junction club elected Mrs. Roe Hawkins as president Miss Helen Orr as vice president Mrs Archie Norris as secretary and Miss Edith Orr as treasurer A May party will close the year A large concrete lower pot at Walnut and Second removed per state highway commission orders Mrs Jack Enyart of Davenport visited her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Duncan This week Edith Marshall visited with her sister Mrs George Witiver Cedar Rapids A Parsons College representative Fairfield will preach at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning Mrs Fred Mohtie of Wapello visited her parents Mr and Mrs TA Wykert this week
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Junction
Roe Hawkins
Helen Orr
Archie Norris
Edith Orr
Walnut
Second Streets
State Highway Commission
Jack Enyart
Davenport
Frank Duncan
Edith Marshall
George Witiver
Cedar Rapids
Parsons College
Fairfield
Presby
Fred Mohtie
Wapello
TA. Wykert
One Hurt In Iowa City Auto Collision
Iowa City April 22 Go Schnebelen was in a serious condition today while Edward Murphy and Edgar Otte were in jail here following an automobile collision late yesterday. The machine occupied by the men, driven by Otte, crashed into one oc.
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Lodges Washington Chapter Regular Meeting Schedule
Lodges Washington Chapter notes regular meetings on the second Thursday night and invites visiting members. Pearl Kennedy M W and Irene Bickford Secretary listed, with Damascus Shrine regular third Tuesday meetings at the Masonic Temple and Edith Pulver W MH as Worthy Scribe. Washi Na A M shows a monthly meeting day with Theron J Pease W Ma Yard as secretary. Cyns Chapter 18 RL A meets second Friday monthly, Carleton Haven H Ps Arthur Goodin secretary.
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Edith Pulver
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Carleton Haven
Arthur Goodin
Railway Time Table Sk P TROUND Arrives Departs
Daily timetable notes arrivals and departures for multiple trains including No. 4 Golden Star Limited No. 12 Express No. 50 Local and freight services. References to California passenger service and various local passes appear, with agent signatures J C McKay and Goodland EP. All trains run daily except Sunday.
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Mt Pleasant Golf Club Awards New Club House Bid
Mt Pleasant Golf Club directors awarded the contract for a new club house to K A Bergdahl, the lowest of four bids. The $5,000 structure will feature a 25 by 25 basement, a 28 by 50 main room with a 50-foot veranda, modern kitchens and restrooms, and ample parking. Site is north of the present house between two orchards. work to begin this week with ground breaking and swift completion anticipated. Ground prepared this week and progress on other club projects noted.
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Child Killed In Automobile Crash In Des Moines
One child died and several others injured in weekend automobile accidents in Des Moines. Three year old William Toren, struck while in the street, died almost instantly as a car driven by Lewis Lunstrum pinned him. Mildred Scranton of Brigham was injured when a car driven by Lofturs tied to the machine. Betty Nelson and Floyd Garten were treated at home for bruises after being struck by a car driven by P.F. Salt. Sheriff Frank Murphy and others reported ongoing investigations and expected charges following these incidents.
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Des Moines
William —Torenr
Lewis Lunstrum
Lunstrum
Johnson Brigha
Mildred Scranton Valley Junction
Brigham
Brighanat Lothrop
Machne
Rev. Donalt
Betty Nelson
Floyd Garren
Salt
Four Iowa Schools in Debate Finals at Iowa City
On April 22 eight debating teams from four Iowa schools will compete at the University of Iowa for the state title. Abraham Lincoln high from Council Bluffs faces Corpus Christi Fort Dodge Newton and Clarion in the preliminaries. Each school fields affirmative and negative squads in Friday morning rounds with two winners moving to the final championship. The debate topic: The United States should cease to protect by armed forces American capital invested in America after formal declaration of war.
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Aberaham Lincoln High School
Council Bluffs
University of Iowa
Frida
Corpus Christi High
Fort Dodge
Newton
Clarion
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America
Parents Understand This Baby's Language
A concerned Ken tuckye mother recalls a teething infant nearly failing to digest food and wasting away. After using Castoria for relief, the baby improved quickly, described as a different baby. Doctors reportedly endorse Castoria as vegetable and harmless for infants, promoting Fletcher’s Castoria as genuine.
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