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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1920

Page

6

Kendall Campaign Push for Republican Panels and Lowden Plan

Iowa governor candidate N. E. Kendall reiterates a businesslike platform aligned with national and state Republican platforms, endorsing Governor Lowden's plan to reduce departments and implement a budget system. He campaigns with Senator Cummins, promotes labor tribunal ideas from 1902, and predicts a sweeping GOP victory in Iowa and nationally.

Albia N. E. Kendall Iowa Kendall Frank O. Lowden Illinois Sioux City Waterloo Lowden Cummins

Quiet 1920-Wedding in St Louis and Birthday Party

Earl Little and Della Knecht wed July 27 1920 at St Louis MO with Rev Clarence Burton officiating. They reside at 421 N Ave C. Roy Schiebel Jr.'s first birthday party gathered family on Aug 3 with pink white decorations and candles while Nellie Schiebel told stories.

Earl Little Della Knecht St. Louis Missouri Clarence Burton M. E Frank Jennemann Jennemann Roy Schiebel Roy, Jr Nellie Schiebel Henry Otto Otto Schiebel

Rock Island Will Run Specials To State Fair

Agent Ht W Russell reports special Rock Island trains will again run to the Des Moines state fair August 25 to September 3. Trains will run for several days, leaving early morning and returning late at night to ease crowding on regular services. Rail officials urge patrons to use the specials and avoid accidents, urging motorists to heed crossing flags and approach crossings with caution.

Ht. W. Russell Rock Island Des Moines

Award Contract For 151,920 Feet Of Bridge Lumber

The county board awarded a contract to Standard Bridge Co of Omaha for 151,920 feet of bridge lumber at 52 75 per thousand feet. This follows a December purchase. the lumber funds will support repairs, small bridge projects, and highway driveways next spring. Inspectors Lawrence complete a records check and found books in excellent shape with minor improvements suggested. The board adjourned after a two day session. American gold coins are being melted into jewelry by Spanish smiths seeking purer gold than European pieces. Women in England smoke Cuban cigars and some use pipes. ten years to place tombstones for English WWI dead. At Iowa State Fair the Woman's and Children's building will host a series of programs led by notable speakers and demonstrations on dress, home furnishing, nutrition, milk, poultry, and farm bureau work throughout the week starting Aug. 25.

Lawrence H. C. Lawrence Court House Fairfield Board of Supervisors Woman's and Children’s Towa Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Tilbert MacRae Esse Hathaway Harriet A. Wilde New York Ethelyn Dodson Iowa State College Ames Marion Tucker Eva Dunn Des Moines Beatrice Fox Grinnell Burberry Indianola W. L. Harding W. H. Snider Davenport State Federation State Fair Committee Hertha T. Holden Farm Bureau Margaret M. Baker Neale Knowles Clara M. Sutter Ean Bertha Holden Marion L. Tucker Miss Knowles Florence A. Imlay Miss Imlay Knowles

District of Columbia reports 40 percent alcohol in temperance drink

The District of Columbia Health Department disclosed that a soft drink marketed as temperance beverage contained forty percent alcohol. It was sold in Washington city and across Maryland.

District of Columbia Health Department Washington Maryland

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