City Would Own Its Water Works Plan Explained
City council clarifies a misimpression that the upcoming September vote would cede water and light control. The plan calls for building a city plant, purchasing power from the local company, and allowing future options to buy from other suppliers as funds enable modernization. A bond issue would finance the new plant and equipment, with eventual expansion for additional power capacity if desired.
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Water and Light Committee
Ecity
Banks Close At 1 P M For President Harding Funeral
Banks in the city will close at 1 P M on Friday the 10th and stay closed for the rest of the day following Mayor Alberson's proclamation. The closure honors the funeral service of the late President Warren G Harding.
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Alberson
Waren G. Harding
Welt Family Travels Home After Kalona Visit
Mrs Will Welt and two children Dale and Leona of Kalona and Mark Welt of Burlington visited the Welt home at Kalona last evening. Mark with Dale and Leona drove to Burlington. Mrs Welt returned to Kalona.
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Will Welt
Dale
Leona
Kalona
Mark Welt
Burlington
Welt
Mark
Washington Men to Speak at Wellman Old Settlers Day
The Wellman Old Settler's Day program directed by the American Legion features Judge Charles A. Dewey from Washington at 11:20 and Col. D J Palmer and Col. C J Wilson from this city at 1:30. Other events include music by the Wellman band a Girl Scouts drill prizes for oldest settlers a horseshoe pitch a welcome by Mayor Joe McClelland reminiscences boxing races an old fiddlers contest a Muscatine vs Wellman ball game and an evening concert saddle horse exhibition platform dance and fireworks. It is billed as one of Wellman's biggest days attracting thousands and aiming to be bigger and better than ever.
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Wellman
American Legion Post
Charles A. Dewey
Washington
Joe McClelland
Joe Nipp
Waterloo
Phil Longo
Des Moines
Muscatine
Old Settlers
Clay Picnic Remains a Big Event Despite Depression
The Clay township picnic yesterday kept its usual lively atmosphere though attendance was down by the death of President Harding and hot weather. Sen ator Brookhart spoke only on his trip to Europe while avoiding politics. Old settlers and distant visitors were among the crowd.
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S. W. Brookhart
Clay Township
Harding
Clay
Washington
Brookhart
Seibert and Knepp Family Plan Pennsylvanian Trip
Mr and Mrs Jonas Seibert and daughter of West Chester and Mr and Mrs Ell Knepp of Kalona announce they will depart by car Monday for a trip to Pennsylvania.
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Jonas Seibert
West Chester
Ell Knepp
Kalona
Pennsylvania
Big Chautauqua Tent Arrives For Season Start
The big tent is on site and all tents for the chautauqua have shipped. Grounds work is under way and tents will be set up Saturday. Campers will begin arriving, with many owning tents joining this week. Season tickets are selling briskly, with more than a thousand expected by opening, which moves to Tuesday afternoon. Sidney Smith, the famed cartoonist, appears Tuesday at 2 30 after a Ben Hur prelude. Ticket prices stay at two dollars for adults and half price for children. Mr and Mrs R G Coffman of Des Moines have left after visiting Margaret Coffman.
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Chautauqua Park
Sidney Smith
Ben Hur Company
St James Church to hold mass in tribute to late president
In line with President Collidge proclamation a special service will be held at St James Church on Friday at seven oclock. All congregants are invited and children are especially urged to attend in honor of one who cared for youngsters.
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St. James Church
Robert Sturet
W. W. Bowers
Methodist Church
Richland Cemetery
Order of Service Announced for Harding Tribute
A memorial service for Warren G. Harding is set for three o'clock tomorrow in Central Park with Rev. Willard Wylie and Col Palmer among speakers. If rain, prayer will move to a local church. Civil War veterans will have seats at the band stand. all offices close 2:30 to 4, flags at half staff.
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Warren G. Harding
Central Park
First United Presbyterian
Methodist Church
Marion Ohio
Marion
Alberson
Merchants Join Auto Show For Better Homes Display
A Better Homes exhibit will headline the Automobile Show in Washington from August 29 to September 1. E H Hall of Davenport will design an interior mockup of a typical American home using local furnishings and offer free home decorating advice. A 14 by 80 foot space is donated for the display, with most auto dealers expected to participate. The show will also feature seven vaudeville acts and the Washington Band to attract visitors.
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Washington
Commercial Club
E. H. Hall
Davenpot
Hall
Chicago
J. E. Lawrence
Mr. Lawrence
Decreasing Birth Rate Becomes Core France Concern
Paris July 9 The shrinking birth rate appalls French sociologists who fear a stronger Germany could overwhelm a weakening France by sheer numbers. Despite a 1920 population rise of 160000 hopes were dashed as last year showed a net births minus deaths of only 9000. President Millerand urged homes and family life as a life issue for France.
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Paris
Germany
France
Millerand
Running expenses discussed at directors meeting
At a directors' meeting an observer notes the line While we are sitting here let us see how we stand on running expenses indicating the group reviewed current costs and financial footing.
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Boston Transcript
France’s Declining Birthrate and Housing Pressures
The passage notes France’s population shrinking relative to Europe from the 16th to today, with deaths since 1871 exceeding births and immigration only slowing extinction. It cites housing shortages, life vicissitudes, and lowered morals as blamed factors despite a national campaign for more children.
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France
Europe
Market Changes Shown In Page Two Ad
Readers are urged to watch the page two advertisement for market changes. The spot highlights shifts in prices and available options, urging attention to evolving conditions and potential impacts on investors and consumers.
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