Seniors Prepare for 3 Act Comedy Cherchez la Femme
The Graham High senior class rehearses the three act farce Cherchez la Femme with W F E Chilcote directing. Cast includes Kenneth Carris Clayton Clapper Henry Russell Glenn Mace Lucy White Gladys Shoemaker Frances McCoy Marguerite Dean Agnes Goodwillie Zella Thoma and others for a May 16 performance at the Graham theater.
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Graham Theater
W. F E. Chilcote
Per
Sir George Gilding
Henry Russell
Dr. Yellowleaves
Glenn Mace
Pete
Hoy Meckithinney
Kenders
Paul Critz
Lucy White
Gladys Shoemaker
Effie
Frances McCoy
George Gilding
Rachel Knapp
Lady Gilding
Marguerite
Muscatine Sutton button plants resume activity
Muscatine April 24 with the resumption of activities at the Sehmalz button plant in South Muscatine, practically every button plant of consequence operating before the February labor difficulty is again in operation. The New Amsterdam factory remains idle, with the cutting department not in operation and machinery not fully installed.
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Muscatine
Sehmalz
South Muscatine
New Amsterdam
Charles Gardiner
Discus Accident Kills McComb Schoolboy
John Doun can, an 11 year old first year student at McComb High School, died after being struck on the head by a discus during athletic practice yesterday. Wayne Chadderdon, a fellow freshman, was throwing the discus at the time.
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McComb
John Douncan
McComb High School
Wayne Chadderdon
Cholera scare prompt strength revival claims
A Vinol advertisement from Valdosta Georgia features Mrs C H King recounting how one bottle restored her strength after dysentery. The copy touts cod liver oil with iron as boosting vitality and promises Vinol builds up the body with a guaranteed effect. Washington Iowa merchants Shennan Brothers distribute the product.
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Europe
Valdosta
King
Vinci
Shennan Brothers
Drug- Bists
Washington
Iowa
Cure a Cold In One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It notes a refund if it fails and includes the signature of W. Grove on each box with a price of 25 cents.
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TE. W. Grove
Sentiment as a Driving Force in Life and Courtesy
A column by Howard L. Rain extols sentiment as a positive force shaping manners and compassion. It contrasts generous acts with stinginess, notes sentiment's lack of cash value yet moral worth, and urges cultivating feeling beyond material pursuits.
Labor News Notes and Wage Talks Across the Nation
Labor groups fund relief efforts as Carl Legien lectures in Cleveland under AFL auspices. Cleveland stonecutters and employers agree on an 4.80 dollar daily wage for eight hours with a October conference to discuss raising to five dollars. Amalgamated Carpenters expect a five cent hourly increase. J Rawlinson reports from England on conditions. Secretary Wilson cites North Dakota sugar beet land sufficient for the nation's needs. Julia C. Lathrop named head of the Children’s Bureau joins Hull House work with Jane Addams. Senator Ashurst introduces a bill to bar political coercion of employees in elections with penalties.
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Cleveland
Wilson
North Dakota
Ashurst
Arizona
Kilties Band May Play Here If Patronage Secures Booking
Canada’s famous Kilties band may appear in two local concerts if sufficient patronage pledges are obtained. Graham theatre manager Brinton said arrangements are underway with John Hazza of Toronto to finalize details. The globe trotter band is known for highland dress bagpipe solos giant drum major and Highland dancers.
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Canada
Kilties
Brinton
Graham Theatre
John Hazza
Toronto
Odd Fellows Excursion To Oskaloosa May Twenty Six
Excursion train arranged from Washington to Oskaloosa on May 26 to join the 93rd birth anniversary celebration of the order by the Oskaloosa Odd Fellows. Visitors expected from southern Iowa towns. parade led by A. B. Pringle. welcomes by Major V Reynolds. remarks by Major General K. E. Lambert of Newton. Keota ladies band to perform. schedule shows 8:20 a.m. departure from Washington and 10:50 p.m. return from Oskaloosa with stops at West Chester and other points.
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Washington
Oskaloosa
Order
Oskaloosa Odd Fellows
Iowa
A. 8. Pringle
8. V. Reynolds
KE. EB. Lambert
Newton
Keota
West Chester
Hearing on Peace Celebration Commission Bill
Washington April 24 A joint hearing was held by the House foreign affairs committee and the Senate foreign relations committee on bills by Congressman Littleton and Senator Burton to create a national commission for the peace centenary celebration. Judge Alton B Parker of New York led the delegation at the hearing for the National Committee for the Celebration of the One Hundredth Anniversary of Peace Among the English Speaking Peoples.
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Washington
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Littleton
Burton
National Committee
Alton B. Parker
New York
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh in all stages by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The sellers offer one hundred dollars for any failure to cure and urge sending for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
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Steck’s Jewelry Store
J. F. McNamara
Chine Oil
L.gankers
Pete Vie Con
ORDE
Tyre
OS Saget
State Bank
the Citizens Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
F. P. Frisch
Chicago
Frisch
Dr. Cosens
Kenneth Carris
Professor Goodwillie
Clayton Clap
Dean
Agnes Goodwillie
Zella Thoma
Muscatine Sutton
By Howard L. Rain
Dun’s
Bradstreet
Labor News
Titanic Relief Fund
Carl Legien
Federation of Labor
Germany
United States
American Federation of Labor
Amalgamated Carpenters
J. Rawlinson
National Organization
England
Julia C. Lathrop
New Children's Bureau
Jane W. Addams
Hull House
Board of Charities of Illinois
Vassar College
Hilties
UDO
Wash
Ington
C. M. & F. Clothing CO
Windsor
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