Editorial Reflections On Public Welfare And Hoover Tribute
The editorial rails at propaganda, warns against permanent welfare, and argues for individual responsibility. It notes Herbert Hoover’s Iowa celebration on August 10 in West Branch, praising his character and criticizing smear tactics from 1932. It references Oskaloosa highway protests over tree removals and local civic tensions, plus a Rock Rapids note on Truman’s special congressional session.
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West Branch
Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Washington Chautauqua memory recalls stockholders list
A reader recalls the Washington Chautauqua era of about 30 years and notes a 1902 edition listing 300 stockholders paying $10 for one share each. Names span local leaders and notable citizens, with June 36 to July 10 1903 as first planned assembly dates later adjusted to mid August.
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Washington
Washington Chautauqua
Journal
The
Names of Local Business and Community Figures Listed
A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and firms, including Rogers Edward Walther Boice Folger Reynolds Young, Nicola Campbell Eicher Wilson, Robinson Bidwell Smith Scranton Miller, and many others. The text reads like a directory or roll call of residents, merchants, clergy, and professionals with varied surnames and affiliations.
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I. A. Rogers
Edward Walther
W. E. Anderson
M. E. Dicken
J. ©. Boice
Folger H. T. Reynolds
John Alex Young
Nicola & Campbell
Eicher & Wilson
L. D. Robinson
Jap Bidwell
R. M. Smith
Lee Scranton
Chase S. Miller & Son
Charles Hebner
J. M. Lytle
Samson & Livingston
H. M. Sanford
Generational shifts and a new press arrive at Journal
The piece notes older readers’ conservatism vs younger club members at Rotary and Y’s Men’s, comments on attire and uniforms, and highlights Green Field games. It ends with the Journal finally receiving an eleven thousand pound press after two and a half years, with no room to place it.
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Washington
Rotary Club
Y's Men's Club
Rotary
Green Field
Journal
Vacation Trip to Black Hills Mentioned in Riverside Notes
Reverend Daniel Knox Ford and wife travel to the Black Hills for a vacation with their children joining later. Local arrivals include Jess Raymond, Howard Beenblossom en route to Los Angeles, and many visiting relatives such as the Blanchards, Weltes, and Mullers. Colonel Robert W. Griffin receives a promotion to Lieutenant Colonel in the air force, with ties to Riverside heritage.
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Crawfordsville
Daniel Knox Ford
Black Hills
Jess Raymond
A. H. Raymond
Columbus Junction
Marjorie
Dorothy Waters
Roberta
Grant Fletcher
Washington
Raymond Robertson
Metzger Fmily
Chautauqua Park
Winfield
Meeker-Gipple
Puutt
Edward Shebek Undergoes Appendectomy in Riverside
Edward Shebek, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Shebek of Riverside, underwent an appendicitis operation last week at Mercy hospital in Town City. He is reported to be recovering.
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Centerville Lowegian
Florida
Ora Marlatt
Mr. Marlatt
C. K Brill
Sharmar
Harry Marlatt
Fonda
Webster City
Eva Harvey
Washington
Robert W. Griffin
Riverside
Regular
Air Force
Laneley
Air Force Base
Virginia
Griffin
William
Anna Griffin
Salem
Oregon
St. Mary's High School
University of Iowa
United States Military Academy
Annapolis
Maryland
Cyrus Birka
Phoenix
Arizona
Birka
Gerald Welte
Towa City
J. Pitri
Michele
Mississippi
Vivian Hibbs
Cambridge
Mass
Welte
Farmer's Union Exchange
Iowa City
Kenneth Muller
Wheatland
Muller
Edward Muller
Walter Knebel
Buffalo
Wyoming
Edward Shebek
Walter Shebek
Mercy
Town City
Infections From Wild Animal Wounds Warned
Wounds from wild animals typically lead to infection because their teeth and claws carry bacteria. Gangrene and cellulitis are common and often fatal consequences of such wounds.
Doan's Pills Offer Kidney Relief Then and Now
The ad promotes Doan's Pills as a stimulant diuretic for kidney and bladder problems. It claims backache fatigue swelling and other symptoms reflect kidney disorder and urges purchase from a druggist for lasting relief used by millions over 50 years.
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Doan
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H. A. Burrell
Nicola & Harmon
C. Hollingsworth
S. W. Livingston
J.T. Matthews
W. E. Chilcote
V. P. van Sickle
C. K. Clapper
A. R Miller
FE. D. Wells
C. M. Sturves
W. Brookhart
F. W. Brindley
I. J. Bowman
A. H. Wallace & Son
Dr. C. W. Stewart
Frank Webb
Lizzie Anderson
A. J. Dawson
Hugh H. McCleery
J. W. Morton
C. H. Wilson
F. H. Smith
Warren Moore
W. A. Wilson
William Blair
J. A. Y. Ashby
Harry McCall
Bowman Bros
J. A. Harwood
T. M. Reynolds
C. Lins
I M. Sproull
J. B. Crail
C. A. Boice
E. T. Wickham
S. J. Cocklin
Mary M. Hughes
A. Anderson
R. S. Warfel
J. M. Allen
W. A. Moore
Hervey Bell
Rey
W. C. Allen
BE. A. Lewis
C. S. Lemmon
F. L. Wilson
Wm. R McClean
E. F. Parrish
M. R. Meek
A. N. Albers
W. Neal
W. B. Bell
E. G Wilson
C. C. Cunningham
Robert S. Cook
J. E. Lemmon
J. M. Bratten
George Stewart
D. J. Dewey
James R. Logue
JT. R. McKenry
Cook & Sherman
T W. Skinner
M. P. Miller
Clif
H. OH. Heinsfurter
J. W. Kaye
D. H. Logan
Charles R. Parkinson
J. W. Ingham
J. T. Stevenson
N. L. Babcock
WB. Crooks
Matt White
H. E. MacCollum
Casey Bros
Wyatt Marbougsh
John H. Steck
D. J. Biehelberger & Son
Charles H. Keck
J. A. Marie
Wilson Dougherty
S. O. Barden
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P. J. Hanley
E. G. Mason
J. F. Curran
Edmund D. Morrison
D. A. Guild
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I. B Schreckengast
T. T. Keeley
R. D. Dougherty
A. S. Hays
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W. H. Graham
S. Owen Foley, Charles Means
Sam Anderson
J. B. McConahey
G. S. Dempsey
T. J. Neil Wanger
Conner & Schilling
G G. Sigler
Frank R. Sage
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C. C. Long
J. A. Maxwell
L. D. Higgins
M Haines
A. S. Hinkhouse
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W. M. Sutherland
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Jacobs & Outright
Sidney Coon
S. P. Wylie
W. D Shearer
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B F. Ragan
John Jay
Lisle R. Morehouse
J. E. Elliott
W Scofield
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E. G Norton
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C. E. Myers
Chas. F Ward
T. B. Vogt
F. H. Sandyos
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P. Maxwell
A. E. Reynolds
R. MM. Wilson
Chas Ford
C. H. Sandvos
Walter Wilson
F. M. Lytle
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Win Smouse
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J. C. Cannon
J. H. Huston
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J. W. Zaring
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W. J Reynolds
T. E. Maxwell
J. D Buxbaum
R. L. Lytle
Sol Rich
R. L. Emry
W. W. McFarland
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