Davenport boosters promote Mississippi Valley Fair visit
A Davenport delegation arrived in Washington at noon to advertise the Mississippi Valley Fair to be held in Davenport in September. The group, including Mayor A N Alberson andads club members, staged a 40 piece band concert and short program, boosting local impressions and inviting Washington to the Davenport convention in September.
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A and Automobiles
Davenport
Iowa
A. N. Alberson
Claude Reister
Commercial Club
J. W. Enslin
Advertising Club
Ralph Shannon
Rotary Club
Alberson
Washington
Carl le Bublin
John Dodd
Washington Advertising Club
Victor Martin
Davenport Ad Club
Frank Vetter
Iowa National Bank of
Yetter
Washingon
Reams Slightly Hurt in Auto Collision
Mr and Mrs Jack Ream just back from a trip to Okobojis and Spirit Lake sustained bruises when their Dodge collided with two Washington cars near Emmettsburg. The Ford driver admitted fault and all occupants avoided serious injuries. the Reams stayed with the other Washington cars and finished the trip home.
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Jack Ream
Okobojis
Spirit Lake
Emmettsburg
Washington
George McDaniel
Rex Benz
Ream
Dover
Mr. Ream
John Steel Dead Pullman Conductor Dies in St Louis
John Steel a veteran Rock Island railway pullman conductor died last Sunday at his home in St. Louis after a week of illness. He ran for 25 years between St Louis and St Paul, later transferring to Chicago St. Louis service. A brother of Will Steel and Mrs. Jennie Tillotson of Washington, he leaves a widow and one son Nelson Steel of St. Louis.
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John Steel
Rock Island Railway
St. Louis
St Louis
St. Paul
Chicago
Columbus Junction
Will Steel
Jennie Tillotson
Washington
Washington. Mr. Steel
Nelson Steel
Cream Makes Weight: A Creamy Aid to Weight Gain
A playful note suggests drinking a wineglass of cream after meals as a weight-producing habit. It frames cream as a simple method to increase body mass. The tone imitates a home remedy style from a periodical.
Meart Beate Measured
A normal man’s heart beats about 92 160 times a day according to the observed rhythm of a healthy adult. This figure reflects typical resting heart rate patterns and daily activity variations.
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Meart
Wisdom Calls Outspoken People and Popular Opinion
A reflective piece notes that many speak their minds, and argues candor can outnumber popularity in shaping discourse. It emphasizes plain speech over cautious consensus and urges readers to consider the value of honest expression.
City and will return home via West Liberty
A person plans to travel back home using West Liberty as the route. The note mentions a city and return trip but provides limited context or dates.
Troop D Iowa National Guard set for two week camp
Captain P J Crail of Troop D 113th Cavalry received travel orders for the annual Iowa National Guard camp to run two weeks starting Tuesday. The five car special train will depart after the Knoxville branch morning service and reach Des Moines by 2 30 pm then Camp Dodge. The unit, now 66 strong, plans to take over seventy men and has six open slots.
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P. J. Crail
113Th Cavalry
Iowa National Guard
Knoxville
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Sigourney
Oskalooea
Ottumwa
Cralfl
Brookhart to Speak at Hancock Saturday
Senator S. W. Brookhart will address a large farmer’s picnic Saturday at Hancock in Pottawattamie county near Council Bluffs. The event, organized by the county farm bureau, aims to gather farmers from several counties with Brookhart as principal speaker.
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S. W. Brookhart
Hancock
Pottawattamie
Council Bluffis
Farm Bureau
Senate Brookhart
Farmers Union
Eldon
Iowa
Brookhart
Notice of Lost Insurance Policies and Agency Move
Notice declares loss and destruction of Fidelity-Phenix Fire Insurance Co policies numbers 5010 through 5025 and declares them void. Recipients are asked to mail or deliver any such policies to The J. A. Week Insurance Agency in Washington Iowa or Fidelity-Phenix Fire Insurance Co in Chicago Illinois. The J. A. Week Insurance Agency announces relocation to Farmers and Merchants State building room 410 with new phone 264 Black.
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Fidelity-Phenix . Fire Insurance Company
J. A. Work Insurance Agency
Washington
Iowa
Fidelity-Phenix Fire Insurance Company
P. O
Chicago
Illinois
Farmers and Merchants State Tiles
J. A. Week Insurance Agency
A Burglar's Appeal Housebresser Plea to Householder
A brief item presents a burglar calling for shelter in a householder’s home. The plea for concealment, with the line If I’m found I’m lost, is reported in the periodical style.
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Housebresser
Householder
le Journal Amusent
Ris
New Recruits and Trooper Equipment Arrive Daily
Men are new recruits. New equipment for the troopers and the 32 horses is being received daily.
Prominent Davenport Boosters Highlight City Figures
A Davenport feature profiles local booster leaders. Carl Bubn, advertising manager of the Davenport Democrat, serves as Advertising Club president and district VP of the Advertising Clubs of the World. Miles, Davenport Chamber of Commerce secretary, is praised for optimism. Thomas, a vigorous promoter, coordinates booster excursions and catering. Dougherty financed early booster efforts and rode near the parade elephants.
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Martin
Davenport Democrat
Davenport Advertising Club
Advertising Clubs of the World
Retary
Miles
Davenport Chamber of Commerce
Dougherty
Davenport
Delinquent Tax Notices Soar as 1500 Personal Property Bills Go Out
County treasurer reports an unusually high volume of delinquent tax notices this year with 1500 personal property bills mailed and 500 real estate notices planned before the winter delinquent sale. An advisory warns makers to record transfers to avoid future damages and costs from unrecorded ownership changes.
Indoor Ball Game Planned At North Iowa Avenue Site
Lee Holland announces an indoor baseball game to be played outdoors next Friday at six o'clock near the Rock Island passenger station site on North Iowa avenue. One team will consist of Reister poultry house employees led by Don Hays. Holland will manage the opposing side, likely Lions or local bankers. Umpire not yet agreed.
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Lee Holland
Rock Island
Iowa Avenue
Reister Poultry House
Don Hays
July Marriages Rise Near June Record at Court Clerk Office
In July eleven marriage licenses were issued, nearly matching June's usual peak. The clerk notes July’s count as unusually high for the month, reflecting ongoing wedding activity. The piece ends with a local ad joke about introducing oneself by saying I saw your advertisement in the Journal.
Spring Chickens Work Lower Eggs Sell Well
The report notes spring chickens are weaker while eggs remain strong with fresh eggs selling best. Producers are cautioned against aiming for higher prices as demand favors current fresh product.
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Sugat
Carl le Bubn
Thomas
Carlle Buhn
C. K. Miles
A. J. Thomas
THOS
Chautauqua
Rothschild’s
Journal
Aoana
Cure Taye
REIF
ER & Sons
Evening Journal
Madison Mills
Broadway
New York
Burgmeister Producta Company
Warsaw
al Roe
Ernest Gearhart
Keota
East Second Street
H. M. Elcher
T. C. Deal
Black
Fred L. Mannhardt
the Journal
Vanburen Co
J. C. Murdock
Keosauqua
Omer Jones
Cass County
Nebr
Plattsmouth
Louisville
Jersey
Tamworth Gifts
Farrow
Walter E. Smith
City Water Works
Dempsey Land Company
Barclay’s Cash Grocery
Wilson
Robinson
Armour’ Fowler
Observatory
Tel
Lowa
Brighton
W. W. Schinn
Sycamore St
Creston
Journal Office
Very Manon
Brown’s Tire Shop
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