Chautauqua Tent Set Up for Assembly Opening
Washington chautauqua grounds buzz with tent erection for the annual assembly. Charles Duel leads a crew to raise the large auditorium tent as seventy five families prepare camps and tickets begin brisk sales ahead of Tuesday opening. The program features Dr W Wwers, Laurant, Morris Anderson, and the Howard quintet with daily health events and youth activities planned.
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Washington Chautauqua Grounds
Charles Duel
Grounds Committee
Chautauqua Park
Middle West
W Ww.wers
Association
Laurant
Morris Anderson
Howard Quintet
Washouts Delay Rock Island Trains in Illinois Division
Trains on the Rock Island from Chicago were delayed this morning by washouts on the Illinois division. Five sections of track were washed out and no trains were run over the division. No. 29 the local from the east was three hours late, not arriving until afternoon.
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Rock Island
Chicago
Illinois
May Dolies Appears On Iowa City Radio Program
Radio listeners report Miss May Dolies formerly of Washington played a trio number on the Iowa City station Wednesday noon. Her performance drew praise as very excellent and showcases her exceptional piano talent.
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Miss May Dolies
Washington
Iowa City
Miss Dollies
Private Interment for 17 year old Stanley Coon
Private interment was held Thursday afternoon in Ainsworth cemetery for Stanley Coon age 17 son of Mr and Mrs Lindley Coon of Cedar Rapids who died Wednesday of spinal meningitis. The pallbearers were Jesse Pearson Sam Marsh Joe Jones William Brown Ira Coon and Lewis Coon.
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Ainsworth Cemetery
Stanley Coon
Lindley Coon
Cedar Rapids
Jesse Pearson
Sam Marsh
Joe Jones
William Brown
Ira Coon
Lewis Coon
Thanks for support after loss of Claude Hanchers
The Hancher family thanks the American Legion Moose lodge and friends for kind sympathetic help after the death of Claude Hanchers their son and brother Marion Cherwinker's daughter also expressed gratitude A small Want-ad will do it
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American Legion
Moose Lodge
Claude Hanchers
R. F. Hanchers
J. A. Cherwinkergh
Marion
County Supervisors Buy a New Drag Line Machine
The Washington county board of supervisors contracted a drag line machine from Pawling Harnischfeger for 7 026 dollars to straighten channels of small streams and protect road bridges. Engineer W P Rawn and Ole Johnson the contractor joined in the purchase with a third party, to cut costs.
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Washington County Board of Supervisors
Milwaukee
W. P. Rawn
Ole Johnson
Pawling & Harnischfeger Company
Hail Storm Reported Around Havre and Tipton
Reports reach Havre of a hail storm yesterday affecting nearby fields but not causing serious damage. Tipton also reported a severe storm the same day with no confirmed damage. Journal office received multiple inquiries.
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Havre
Tipton
Journal
Clyde Herring Heads to Clarksburg for Davis Nomination
Clyde L. Herring treasurer of the Democratic National Committee left for Clarksburg West Virginia to attend Monday’s notification ceremonies for John W. Davis the Democratic nominee for president He plans to stay east for a national committee meeting and then open party headquarters in Chicago Rawson Republican National Committeeman from Iowa will depart for Washington to witness President Coolidge being notified of his nomination.
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Des Moines
Clyde L. Herring
Democratic National Committee
Clarksburg
W. Va
John W. Davis
Herring
East
National Committee
Chicago
Charles A. Rawson
Iowa
Washington
Coolidge
Lost youth Robert Lapidus sought in Galesburg search
Des Moines teen Robert Lapidus 17 son of Harry F. Lapidus Omaha Fixture and Supply owner disappeared last Sunday en route to Citizens Training Camp near Des Moines. He was last seen bareheaded and coatless in a Galesburg hotel where a letter to his father was mailed. Detective agencies in Chicago and other midwestern cities aid requested and a $5000 reward posted by his father.
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Galesburg
Ill
Robert Lapidus
Harry F. Lapidus
Omaha Fixture and Supply Company
Des Moines
Citizens Training Camp
Dee Moines
Chicago
Middle West
I Saw Your Ad in the Journal Merchant Tip
A shopper advises merchants to note the phrase I saw your ad in the Journal when engaging customers. The tip emphasizes confirming ad exposure and boosts confidence in follow up sales.
Coverdale to Address Ad Club Meeting Here
J W Coverdale national secretary treasurer of the Farm Bureau and co operative marketing expert will address an open meeting of the Advertising Clubs convention here on August 26. Public admission is free and attendance is expected at capacity. He speaks August 25 at the Des Moines state fair and travels to Washington for the engagement.
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J. W. Coverdale
Farm Bureau
Advertising Clubs
Feneral
Coverdale
Iowa
Des Moines
Washington
Clute
Chautauqua Park
Cincinnati Man James Wilson Elected AFL Vice President
James Wilson of Cincinnati, president of the International League of Pattern Makers, was elected vice president of the AFL executive council to succeed Joseph Valentine, president of the International Moulders Union, whose resignation was accepted yesterday.
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Atlantic City
BW. J
James Wilson
Cincinnati
International League of Pattern Makers
American Federation of Labor
Joseph Valentine
International Moulders Union
Wis
Sacred City of India Fenares and Hindu Pilgrim Center
Sacred city in Hindu tradition called Fenares draws immense pilgrim crowds yearly. It is considered central to creation and revered by Hindus as a sacred nexus of worship and ritual.
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Fenares
Snowshoe Like Gear Helps Marines Trample Sand in Syria
Soldiers in Syria use wire mesh shoes resembling snowshoes to traverse desert terrain. Officials say these devices reduce fatigue and strain during long marches across sandy stretches.
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Syria
Jong
Gates Flyers Leave for University Town
The Gates flying circus departs for Iowa City to perform, using airships and autos. Rain yesterday reduced attendance while the day before drew a large crowd. several hundred witnessed thrilling stunts. Mr and Mrs George A Bruce of the Gates company returned from Keokuk with their German police dog after an incident with a local youth, resolved satisfactorily.
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Gates
Iowa City
George A. Bruce
Gates Company
Keokuk
Conference Planned On Allied Debts By Allies
Premier Herriot announced a conference on inter allied debts will be held soon after cabinet discussions. France seeks talks while United States representatives were not party to the decision. The venue remains undecided between Paris or London.
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Associated Press
London
United States
Cedar Rapids Man Frank Bednar Found Dead in River
The body of Frank Bednar, missing since last Thursday, was recovered from the Cedar River at Conrad Beach north of the city. Fishermen spotted an empty boat tied to a tree, then found Bednar's body lodged against driftwood. He had hired the boat, rowed upstream, and left a note with no stated reason. No relatives are known.
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Cedar Rapids
Frank Bednar
Conrad Beach
Hednar
Sioux City Officer Drunk Discharged After On Duty Charge
Marcus Crost long time Sioux City police officer was discharged by Councilman Charles BE Wilcox after a drunkenness on duty charge. Crost was a widely known member of the local force for ten years and faced dismissal today.
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Sioux City
Marcus Crost
Charles BE
Wilcox
Officer Crost
Dangerous Idea Sparks Quiet Philosophical Debate
A man may privately view the world as futile yet declaring such a view openly risks being labeled a pessimist. The remark prompts reflection on belief, doubt, and the social consequences of candid opinion.
Unclear Phrase Sparks Fashion Splash Incident
A fragmentary report notes a woman upset by mud splashed on her new gown when a peasthll automobile passes. The text reflects a single tense moment linking attire and public scrutiny.
Little Nails Cloves Named from Latin Nail Root
The article notes that cloves originate from the Indies and derive their name from the Latin claivis meaning a nail, reflecting their nail-like buds and traditional spice trade.
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Indies
Claivis
Bronze Mirror Found in Celtic Camp En Route to Museum
An ancient bronze mirror dating from Cuemr's invasion of Britain was discovered in a forest camp of Celtic origin and later presented to the British Museum. The find highlights historical artifact recovery and museum acquisition.
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Cuemr
Britain
British Museum
Apples vs Thirst Discussed by Doctor and Bii
A playful exchange notes a doctor advising eating apples for a drink craving and one character, Bii, contends that eating more than thirty apples a day is impossible. The quip highlights humorous limits on fruit consumption.
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Bii
Dimension of Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii Island
The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii Island is described as the largest active volcano with an oval crater about three miles in circumference and a depth of 1,000 feet.
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Kilauea
Island of
Hawaii
Arab travelers tire of sand chairs in Austria
Reports from chair manufacturers in Austria indicate a growing trend as rest for Sheikhs and many Arabs tired of sitting cross legged in the sand turn to folding chairs.
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Austria
Seeker Advice Telegraphed to Major Cities
A southern bookseller telegrammed Philadelphia for a copy of Seekers After God by Canon Farrar. The reply read No seekers after God In Philadelphia or New York. Try Boston. Judge.
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Philadelphia
God
Canon Farrar
New York
Boston
Brazilian federal forces report heavy losses in São Paulo rebellion
Buenos Aires Aug 9 Santos correspondent of La Nación says Brazilian federal forces chasing São Paulo rebels suffered heavy losses and two trainloads of troops were decimated near São Paulo city. Earlier dispatch said after Botucatu capture a federal column moved toward Itararé near Paraná, then contacted rebels. Other rebel units reportedly took positions near Botucatu.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Santos
la Naectén
Sao Paulo
Saga Paulo
Botucatu
Itarare
Parana State
Botueatu
Maiden MPs gain preference after informing party and speaker
The House of Commons rules that a new member must notify party whips and send a note to the speaker before delivering a maiden speech. Once this is done, the member rises and is given speaking preference.
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House of Commons
More Practical The Woman in the Box Debate
A fragment shows dialogue between Miss Jenks and a judge about gender norms and female superiority. The lines hint at a courtroom exchange on who should practice or hold authority. The brief excerpt underscores tension over gender roles.
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Jenks
Judge
To Judge Justly and Persuade Ourselves of Sin
Quote from Seneca about justice and self awareness. It frames moral reflection as essential to fair judgment. The note emphasizes acknowledging personal imperfection before evaluating others.
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Seneca
French Packers Sell Newfoundland Cod in South America
Codfish caught off Newfoundland and Iceland by French fish packers face export to South America. The report notes limited trade barriers and rising demand shaping a new market for Atlantic cod.
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Newfoundland
Iceland
South America
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College Star
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