Chautauqua ticket sales begin with strong show of support
Season tickets for the Washing ton chautauqua open two weeks from tonight and were placed at local banks amid strong interest. Pledges are due to avoid last minute bank congestion. Chairman Frank Stewart ordered thirty five tents for camping on grounds and expects large camps as participants bring tents or rent spaces. The grounds committee will repair the boardwalk and install a temporary crossing to the city limits to handle mud and crowds.
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Washington
Frank Stewart
Stewart
Grou
Chautauqua
Burlington Brings Hoaglin Back on False Check Charge
Burlington police retrieved Earl Hoaglin of Mt Pleasant from Washington after his Sunday arrest for speeding. He is held on a local charge of false issuing a bank check tied to a bargain on a Jewett roadster bought with a partial payment. Hoaglin, described as young and married, has prior trouble rumors at the Burlington station.
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Burlington
Washington
Earl Hoaglin
Mr. Pleasant
Burlington Hawkeye
Hoaglin
Mt. Pleasant
George Henellman
Jewett
Warming Motor Company
Jew
Local Chautauqua on Pace with Strong Merit Program
The local association promises an excellent Chautauqua grounds setup for the assembly. This year's program is billed as among the best offered, with many planning to attend every session. Program booklets are available at town businesses and detail tickets priced at two dollars for adults and one dollar for children under fifteen.
Sister of Henry Bowes Dies in Accident
Mrs Louis Zimmerman of Rock Island died in St Anthony's hospital after a Sunday collision near Rock Island when a car struck by a train injured her and her son Harold Montgomery. Mrs Zimmerman, 42, leaves a husband two daughters and a son. the son was not expected to recover.
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Henry Bowes
Louis Zimmerman
Rock Island
St. Anthony's Hospital
Harold Montgomery
Zimmerman
Bowes
Paris Stamp Trade Has Curbstake Market
Paris hosts a cosmopolitan stamp collecting scene with a highly organized trade including a curb market where enthusiasts from around the world gather to buy and trade.
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Paris
Washington county Farmers Union picnic program announced
Announcement today of the Washington county Farmers Union picnic at Richmond on August 19 outlines a big day of activities. A 9:30 parade offers prizes for best float and individual float, 10:30 talks by J M Anderson and Milo Reno, 1:20 band concert and speeches, vaudeville act, and a closing address by J H Tyler. Amusements include pony races, foot races, horse shoe pitching, pole climbing, and a dance in the Richmond Farmers Union hall.
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Washington County
Farmers’ Union
Richmond
County Union
J. M. Anderson
St. Paul
Equity Association
Middle West
Old Settlers
Fairfield
Kalona-Richmond
Milo Reno
Iowa State Farmers’ Union
Washington Band Plans Camp at Winfield Fair
Members of the Washington band will camp on the Winfield fairgrounds for the three day event. They travel by auto and truck with camping gear and perform daily in front of the grandstand and for afternoon and evening free acts. The engagement follows strong showings on July Fourth.
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Washington
Winfield Fair
Fair
Winfield
Local Delegations to State Conventions in Des Moines
Washington county sends a modest Republican and Democrat delegation to Des Moines for the state conventions. Both will host speeches and platform discussions with no nominations. Republican factions led by Cummins and Brookhart clash on platform lines and committee membership as Col. S. W. Brookhart and others arrive in Des Moines.
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Washington County
Des Moines
Republican County
Cummings
C. Gardner
Webb Dayton
J. R. Maxwell
J. N. Phillips
J. L. Brookhart
C. A. Dewey
J. M. Stone
M. Hollinger
Floyd Letts
Eli Applegate
al Woodford
al Cocklin
J.D. Glasgow
O. C. Patterson
Luther Gormly
Reister
William Sutherland
C. E. Lemley
M. ©. Delong
Frank Salladay
J. B. Rabenold
Geo. W. Brown
W. F. Flynn
Leigh Foster
Cummins
Brookhart
Resolutions Committee
Col. S. W. Brookhart
Charles Rawson
Damages Sought in Fatal Iowa Auto Crash Case
In Creston Iowa on August 1 a federal suit seeks 26000 damages from W K Zach and F B Waugh of Council Bluffs for the death of 13 year old Joseph Fazio who was struck while playing near a school. The petition cites negligence. A separate Fremont county case asks 5506 from the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad over debris from a Mell Creek bridge and alleged obstruction to the plaintiff’s land during bridge rebuilding.
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Creston
W. KE. Zach
F. B. Waugh
Council Bluffs
C. Fazio
Joseph Fazio
Council Bulffs
Fremont County
Shenandoah
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
F. E. Cowden
Mell Creek
Burlington Men Violate Federal Injunction
Burlington La Aug 1 The first acts of alleged strikers declared by railroad authorities to violate the federal injunction occurred Friday night when six men were said to be forcibly prevented from returning to work in the West Burlington railroad shops and another worker was threatened as he went to and from the shops United States Marshal Gray and railroad authorities are checking up and prosecutions are expected.
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Burlington la
West Burlington
United States
Gray
Other Side of the Question
A reader quotes Uncle Eben asserting a dog is man s faithful friend and should be so since he eats without working in a humorous rural voice reflective of a letter or column.
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Eben
Generations Clash Over Dances and Fashion in Cavern Town
A humorous piece depicts Bullneck and Longhair from a cave family arguing with their elders over modern dress and dances. The parents lament youth trends, while the youngsters defend their liberty, questioning what will become of the race as each generation pushes boundaries. The notice ends with a shout about market prices and a page two ad.
Brookhart Praises Harding In Des Moines Speech
Col. Smith W. Brookhart, Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, praised President Harding for his stance on the railroad strike and endorsed the administration. He criticized the federal reserve board and ship subsidies but avoided comment on coal miners talks. Attorney General Ben J. Gibson to chair the convention with Mrs. H. W. Spaulding as secretary.
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State Committee
Des Mones
Ben J. Gibson
H. W. Spaulding
Grinnell
Brookhart
Harding
Des Moines
Col. Smith W. Brookhart
Republican Party
United States Senate
Federal Reserve Board
Automobile Fire Destroys Oakland Vehicle Fire on North Iowa Avenue
An Oakland car owned by F. P. Bureh caught fire early this afternoon on North Iowa avenue. The blaze started in the wiring behind the engine. Earth and cinders were tossed from a nearby alley but the fire was not extinguished until the fire company arrived with chemical extinguishers. Damage was not heavy.
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Oakland
F. P. Bureh
Iowa Avenue
Oskaloosa Faces Power Crisis From Coal Shortage
Oskaloosa on August 1 faces a potential shutdown of the electric light and power plant and local services if coal cannot be secured. Manager Porter warns the plant may close Thursday, threatening ice plant and water works. A mass meeting urged opening local mines, with Sheriff Henley pledging protection for workers.
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Oskaloosa
James Porter
Savien
Wands
Henley
New Sha
Barnes City
Montezuma
Want Ads Hering Results From Buildin Fund
Uncle Eben remarks that some people seek money's worth from the building fund due to stipulations, while the Washi Star notes the Want Ads bring in results.
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Eben
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