Drive Against Sandino Intensifies in Nicaragua Campaign
U S officials report a renewed push against Sandino in Nicaragua with strong denouncements and troop mobilizations. The government has deployed 4,500 Guardia Nacional and the Langley aircraft carrier moves toward the Caribbean coast as Sandino’s rebel force fights on in the jungle.
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Jfoover
Guardia
Sandino
Navy
Langley
Jose Moncada
Puerto Cabezas
Stimson
Saudine
Latin America
Managua
Tle
Funeral for Edzar Vinton Thursday in Washington
Funeral services for Edzar Vinton will be held Thursday afternoon at the Jones funeral home with the Rev A W Henke of the Methodist church presiding. He died at Washington county hospital after a four week illness from heart trouble and complications. He was 58, born May 4 1887 at Yarmouth Town and moved to Washington as a boy. He married Goldie Evans November 27 1901 and is survived by his widow and five children, and several sisters. He was a merchant and longtime member of the Washington Tire department and the Methodist church.
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Edzar Vinton
Shr
A Jones Funeral Home
A. W. Henke
Methodia Church
Buriat Ingin Grove
Vinton
Winshington County Hospital
William al
Flag Kett (Norton) Vinton
PSK
Yarmouth
Town
Washington
Goldie Evans
Vallenn Davison
Wairfield
Bhiney
Washinton
Feeb May
William
Gladys
Fom
Imma Crar
Methodist Women Convention Highlights In Burlington
Burlington district convention of the Methodist Women’s Foreign Missionary Society featured talks by Mrs. J I Boege and Mrs. R D McCullough, music from the district quartet, and a noon luncheon. Miss Eveland spoke on India noting literacy and poverty barriers, the role of the medical mission, and a threefold plan for Christianizing India. A group of Danville Standard Bearers and Alma Hearne members performed a playlet titled Ourselves and Africa.
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Burlington
Methodist Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Hebner
Crawfordsville
J. I Boege
Des Moines
A. W. McBlain
Danville
H. A. Whittemore
Miscatine
Columbus Junction
A W. Henke
Ctetrief
Mra. R. PD
C'yulonzh
Wapelle
Washington Sandard Beare
Betty Stephen
Charlotte Ward
Donna Claw
Louise Null
Vera Stutsman
Treta Willits
Virginia Shanon
Wilma Palmer
Margaret Henke
Ruth Marie Morrison
Africa
Alma Hearne
Apr 22 1921 Washington D C letter from Rogers
A traveler describes a trip via the new East Coast Air Line from Florida to Washington. He notes stops at Havana Charleston Florence Raleigh where Secretary Daniels greeted him and reflects on the capital city’s quiet night amid a Managua earthquake. He jokes about starting a revolution.
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Washington, D. C
New York
Florida
Jacksonville
Havana
Charleston
Florence
Raleigh
Josephus Daniels
Richmond
County Track Meet Date Set at Washington Field
Coach Jim Shultz announced May 3 as the county track meet date at Washington athletic field with most county high schools to compete. A prior plan for April 25 was moved to accommodate Drake relays or an inter-class meet if those teams attend Des Moines. Muscatine and Washington posted a close dual meet in Muscatine with Muscatine dominating final relays and Frederick of Washington high point man with 13 points.
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Jim Shultz
Washington Athletic Field
Shultz
Des Moines
Muscatine
Washington
High
Heyos
Frederick
Petit
Kiesey
Bowes
Lytle
Bidwell Dies After Weeklong Illness in Wellman
James FE Bidwell died early today in Wellman after a weeklong illness. He and his son ran a furniture store and undertaking business in the town for over 25 years. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church.
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Wellman
James FE. Bidwell
Methodist
Washington county may file forgery charges against Ivo B Wolfkill
Wall field reports indicate Washington county officials may charge Ivo B Wolfkill of Des Moines with forgery. She already faces similar charges in Jefferson county and is accused of passing bad checks in Des Moines last week.
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Wallfield
Washington County
Ivo B. Wolfkill
Des Moines
Jefferson County
Des Moines Forecast Warns Of Snow And Frost Tomorrow
Des Moines reports cold wave moving in from the west with snow and frost likely Thursday. Rain possible in some areas as temperatures dip to freezing. Alfalfa near ready to cut in southern counties. oats and barley seedings advancing. a little corn planted. strawberries expected a short crop due to drought impact.
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Des Moines
Towa
Chareles D. Reed
Reed
Innod
Last Night’s Low Temperature Report
Last night’s minimum temperature fell to 35 degrees, the lowest in the recent spell. There was no frost observed despite the chill.
Watchful Waiting Cites Moral Suasion by Uncle Eben
A Washington Star quote presents Uncle Eben arguing for moral suasion to handle a son’s lack of respect. He says he waits to see how the boy speaks to stronger neighbors, implying social pressure from respected figures will teach proper conduct.
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Eben
Washington Star
Definition of cover in stock market terms as margin
The term cover in stock market transactions is an English expression rarely heard locally. It refers to the margin money deposited with a broker when one does not buy stock outright.
Championship awards spark debate in poker circles
The Kansas City Star notes how annual championships may hurt the game's greatness. Critics argue the thrill lies in ongoing competition rather than a single title each year.
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Kansas City Star
Indians of California Built Formal Schools Long Before Contact
An anthropologist at the University of California reports that California Indians organized school systems with elementary and higher instruction in ceremonial and religious matters well before white settlers arrived, indicating advanced educational traditions.
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California
University of California
Peculiar Lip Stretching Among Sara-Djinges Tribe
In Lake Tehad region Africa the Peculiar Beautification practice of the Sara-Djinges tribe involves stretching the lips from age four or five. The lower lip is widened to the size of a dinner plate while the upper lip is distended about half as far.
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Lake Tehad
Africa
Muscatine Athletes Dominate Local Track Meet
Results show Muscatine athletes sweeping events led by Garnes and McElroy in distance races. Washington placed high in sprints and relays with Utley, Evans, Hesseltine, and Waetsen contributing strong times. The meet highlights Muscatine’s depth across 1200 and 600 yard relays and early sprint events.
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Prederick
Washington
Lithes Museatine
Kealing Washington
Garnes
Muscatine
Stutsman
Melktroy
Lytle
McElhinney
Sparling
Herzh
Weber
Coats
Evans
Macatine
Watson
Crone
Frederick
Hoyt
Butz
White
Utley
Wilson
Kiesey
Wash
Ington
Washingto Econd
Bowes
Tirat
Lee
Iley
Hesseltine
Olsen
Mucatine
Waetsen
Smith
List of Measures Enacted or Defeated by State Legislature
Des Moines reports the forty fourth general assembly enacted and defeated several laws. Bills passed include a constitutional amendment test, auto driver license, and a five day marriage notice, plus funding and planning measures. Defeated or left unpassed were income tax, highway patrol, and taxes on tobacco and gasoline among others.
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Des Moines
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Highway Patrol
Public Service Commission
United States Recognizes New Spanish Republic
The State Department announced formal recognition of the new republican government of Spain. Secretary Henry Stimson said American ambassador Irwin Lounebhtin would deliver decorous recognition at the Spanish foreign office, after awaiting actions by Britain France and others who have recognized recently.
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Washington
State Department
Spaie
Henry Ja Stimson
Sayin
Irwin JD Lounebhtin
Madrid
Siamese King Ends Journey in Scarborough on the Hudson
King Prajadhipok and Queen Rambi Barat of Siam arrive in New York after a long journey. Thousands greet them at the station before they go to Ophir Hall for eight weeks of rest and an eye cataract operation.
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Hudson
Prajadhipok
Rambi Barat
Siam
United
Whitelaw Reid
Hinge Prajadhipok
Hin Eye
America
King Prajadhipok
Queen Ramab
Barmi
S. S
Sunset Circle flower exchange near Crawfordsville
The Sunset Circle meets at Mrs. Jake Shrader’s home Thursday afternoon April 23 for a flower exchange. Miss Alice Sweet has returned to college work. Mr. Pleasant and trusted Brown have returned to Marshalltown Iowa after Lavine’s death. Relatives learned of Wy Orbin’s death. funeral held at Covenant Church in Wyman. He was a long time business man and former postmaster. Survived by son Clyde and Clyde’s family and Mrs Frank Meloy and children of Stanwood Iowa.
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Crawfordsville
Sunset Circle
Jake Shrader
Alice Sweet
Mr. Pleasant
Treptee Brown
Marshalltown
Lavine
Mon Lavina Brown
Carl Pisher
Washington
Bora
Lois Harper
Tiers
Orhin
Clyde Orbin
Otlamwa
Kate Mebiroy Orbin
Orbin
Offumwear
Wyman
Covenante
Hoy. Porter
Footehamp Cemetery
Clyde
Hid
Eighteen Pastors in Conference Here
Eighteen Methodist ministers from the Burlington district gathered for a conference on the Weeley Foundation campaign in Iowa. Dr Charles Wentworth spoke as state manager, with Dr J A Bentzinger and Dr A W Henke in attendance.
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Burlington
Weeley Foundation
Iowa
Charles Wentworth
Newton
Foundation
J. A. Bentzinger
A. W. Henke
KR. W. Pike
Mr. Pleasant
W. H. Doughty
Sperry
J.H. Krenmyre
Ainsworth
F Beeve
R. C. Murdock
Donnelson
C. D Loose
Mpleasant
W. A. Lamp
Columbus Junction
W. Th Slack
Muscatine
KF. Schwartz
Tay
Cedar Falls
Dowa City
Ames
Annual Meeting of Y M C A Sets May 4 Event
Five board members of the Washington Y M C A will be elected at the annual meeting in the Y community room on Monday May 4. Terms expiring are held by Don Sherman Frank Sage Jenn Barclay Fred L Stewart and R B Brown. A dinner at 639 will precede the business meeting and an unmatched speaker is to be announced. Detailed department reports for the last year will be mimeographed and distributed to attending members.
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Washington Y. M. Co. A
Don Sherman
Frank Sage
Jenn Barclay
Fred L. Stewart
R. B. Brown
Putnam Services Held This Evening
Funeral services for David Putnam will be held this evening at eight o'clock at Sherman’s funeral home. Rev P Eo Rolt of the Christian church will conduct. The body will be sent to Surplur Springs Arkansas for interment beside his wife, his former home.
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David Putnam
Esther Barton
Sherman
P. Eo Rolt
Surplur Springs
Ark
Judge Dewey and Mrs Dewey Visit Washington Friends
Judge Charles A. Dewey of Des Moines and Mrs Dewey are visiting friends in Washington today. The couple plans social engagements and may tour local sites during their stay.
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Charles A. Dewey
Des Moines
Dewey
Washington
Tax Revision and Road Bill Are Defeated
Des Moines reports the forty-fourth Iowa General Assembly adjourned after 15 weeks with key tax and road measures defeated. Despite passage of a $100,000,000 road bond amendment, tax reform efforts failed, and several proposed revenue bills were rejected. Redis tricting proceeded with the Tamisen Anderson plan creating nine new congressional districts. A university probe found some faults in administration while local tax relief proposals stalled.
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Forty-Fourth General Assembly
Legislative Tax Committee
State Board of Assessment
Verne Marshall
Cedar Rapids
Arch W. McFarlane
Frank W. Elliot
Cott County
General Assembly
White Shrine Ceremonial Guests At Dr Reid Home
Mia, Annette Weiss and Mrs Anna Terry from Aurora and TJ attended the White Shrine ceremonial at Dr Fred Reid's home this evening.
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Mia
Annette Weiss
Anna Terry
Aurora
Fred Reid
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