Political Outlook As They See It in Washington Pa
Mr Clark Bartlett of Washington Pa predicts Herbert Hoover will be elected this fall and notes Pennsylvania remains solidly Republican. He expects defections to balance out and anticipates Governor Smith may run better than Cox or Davis. Alfies leader A N Alberson reports southern California now Hooverized with Hoover and Johnson reconciled.
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Clark Bartlett
Washington
E. N. Wright
Herbert Hoover
Pennsylvignia
Smith
Cox
Davis
California
Mir
A. N. Alberson
Alfies
Washington County
Hoover
Johnson
Daily Lessons In English Words Misused And Pronunciation
The page offers guidance on proper usage and pronunciation for common terms. It includes notes on pronunciation of Salome and misused phrases, plus a vocabulary-building prompt featuring the word menacing. It emphasizes expanding daily vocabulary through concise lessons.
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Salome
Hoover Gains California Backing as Home State Boost
The passage notes California likely remaining loyal to Hoover, boosting his strength in the race. It also mentions his birth in Iowa and his residence in California shaping his home-state appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Iowa
First Chautauqua Recalled in Journal Office Visit
John Bergquist shares a 1903 Chautauqua booklet with names of firms advertising then and now, noting many changes and a lasting Chautauqua spirit. The piece lists organizers, officers, and speakers from the era, and contrasts past and present transportation and attendance patterns at the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bergquist
Journal
F. F. Parish, Baird and Son
Work and Meek
W. A. Moore
Casey Brothers
A. N. Alberson
Wells and McCinley
Mide C. Lewis
Snouffer, Hughes and Co
T. M. Reynolds
F. W. Brindley
J. E. Eliot
Stewart's
West Side
J. A. Y. Ashby
Saling
MecElwain and Denison
Means
Suther
Neiswanger and Son
Washington County Savings Bank
B. W. Nicola and Co
R. D. Doneherty
Academy
Washington Buggy Co
Trotel Stevenson
H. F. Steck
Little and Teas
Marion T. Anderson
Mercer and Chilcote
Bragg and Rokenkamp
Edward A. Swift
Dell H. Dunncan
French and Patton
Carris and Co
J. Albert Williams Co
Barden Brothers
George W. Stewart
Citizens National Bank
Savings
Washington National Bank
Klein Klothing Co
Nicola
Richmond P. Trobson
William J. Bryan
Montaville Flowers
W. C. Wilcox
Sam P. Jones
John ©. Black
John DeWitt Miller
Jane Addams
S. D. Gordon
Chautauqua
C. H. Wilson
Pres
B. Schreckengast
V. Pres
A. R. Miller
Sec
S. A. White
Treas
Rev. Schreckengast
BR. Jacobsmeirer
A. R. Dewey
C. C. Cunningham
C. M. Keck
J. T. Matthews
W. C. Allien
W. R. McClean
Sam Younkin
Ab Anderson
KE. E. Everson
S. W. Neal
Washington
Oliver Gray
Bergquist
Harness Racing at Southern Iowa Fair Oskaloosa
Promoters announce big harness and running races at the Southern Iowa Fair in Oskaloosa from September 1 to 6, featuring a top dirt half mile track and over 5000 dollars in purses. J Perry Lytle notes plans while Dr R F E Collins oversees speed events and C S Pennington handles starts for fair patrons and horsemen.
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Oskaloosa
J. Perry Lytle
Llowa
Oskaloos
Labor Day
Towa
R. F E. Collins
Speed
C. S. Pennington
Tobe
Fair Board
Threshing Day Reflections On Family Labor And Weather
The writer describes threshing day as a major yearly event along with Christmas and 4th of July. They recall helping with threshing and water duty with a pony, dogs, and neighborhood kids, but today they only watch the clouds hoping for no rain and marvel at the teamwork involved.
We're tough and looking for trouble in the Bowery
The speaker boasts of being tough and game for trouble this evening in the Bowery. They declare resilience and bravado as they plan to stay until they get it or bust, while belittling the local girls and asserting being bullet proof and hot stuff.
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Bowery
Quips and Quirks From a Small Town Page
A jumble of humorous vignettes and wry one liners from a rural paper. Snappy exchanges include a penitent motorist and a rooster, a salesman booth joke, and coin tosses about car choices. A cartoon caption shows a boy with a pup near a fountain as a street scene closes.
Tramp Avoids Sleep. Bus Boy's Night Club Past Revealed
A motorist insists on a car cutout while a policeman orders it fitted and closed. A kind woman consoles a fatigued tramp who confesses he has slept six months and once worked as a bus boy in an Artie nightclub.
Williams Champion Sprinter Triumphs Through Hard Work
Percy Williams, Olympic champion in the 100 and 200 meter dashes, rose from prospect to international figure through relentless training and funding struggles. Born in Vancouver, he set Canadian high school marks in 1927 and later equaled the world record for 100 meters at the British Columbia trials.
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Vancouver
B. C
Percy Williams
Williams
Bob Granger
University of British Columbia
British Columbia
Hamilton
Ont
Dominion
Des Moines Airport Rules Drafted by Parks Commissioner
Frank Mathis, Des Moines Parks Commissioner, drafted pilot and aircraft rules for the city airport to be presented to the city council. The move follows an ordinance restricting unlicensed pilots and planes, raising questions about enforcement since the airport lies outside city limits, though officials say city control may apply.
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Des Moines
Aug
Frank Mathis
Parks
Mathis
Drake University names Parry to lead Latin department
Mil man Parry a University of California graduate was announced as the successor to Prof. C O Denny as head of the Latin department at Drake University in Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Milman Parry
University of California
C O. Denny
Drake University
Wayland Social News Roundup Clusters Nearby Visits
Wayland Iowa residents share visits with relatives and friends from Keota Dannelson Donnellson Twin Falls Idaho and Illinois Arda Roth and Chas Parcell fly in from Lamar Illinois for a meal and plan to attend the homecoming. Local travel includes autos and a recent air flight. Families from Des Moines Chicago Burlington and Corning are mentioned with a focus on gatherings and illnesses.
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Wayland
Iowa
Earl Hochsetter
Eq Brenneman
Keota
Clair Bashart
Grace Basinger
Arm Krabil
Dennelson
Ethel
Millard Schulter
Omaha
Neb
J. S. Chase
Calif
J. E. Langen Walter
Twin Falls
Idaho
Ike Roth
Parcell
Roy Kauffman
Nettie Wittiig Preblem
Irene
Marylyn
Freeman
Joe Wittiig
Noble
Andrew
Edith
Leela
Madie Filland
Des Moines
Iowa City
Lorene
Marjorie Kingsley
Chicago
Ben Widmer
Ruth
Marc Wolfe
Burlington
Ed Wolfe
Ike van Wagner
Corning
John Bicher
County Farm Bureau Must Reorganize for Aid
Jefferson county farm bureau lost county aid after Judge R W Smith ruled the bureau not legally incorporated and failed to meet annual dues requirements. The adjourned session in Fairfield halted the 2450 dollar request for the year, pending reorganization by the bureau and county board consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Jefferson County Fair Bureau
R. W. Smith
Centerville
Health Department Warns on Sanitary Pool Practices
DES MOINES IN Aug 1 The State Health Department warns that proper pool maintenance and personal hygiene are essential to prevent disease in public pools. Chief Engineer A H Wieters stresses that pool construction is only half the battle and ongoing cleanliness and strict health rules are required for safety.
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Des Moines
State Department of Health
A. H. Wieters
Wieters
Gull Ringed in Northumberland Spotted in Labrador
A kittiwake gull ringed on the Farne Islands in Northumberland was recaptured in Labrador after an Atlantic crossing of about 3400 miles. The identification ring confirms the extraordinary long distance migration of the bird.
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Farne Islands
Northumberland
Labrador
Atlantic
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Minneapolis
By Satterfield
Secretary of Commerce
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Weller
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Cara Mackeral
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