Special fireworks for G A R veteran in Des Moines
Des Moines August 10 Col C A Watrous announces a grand fireworks display for the G A R national encampment to be staged on the Iowa State Capitol grounds Tuesday evening September 26. The one hour show follows the encampment reception and features patriotic pieces including the American flag and G A R emblems costing about a thousand dollars.
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Des Moines
Iowa — State
C. A. Watrous
State House
Col
Watrous
Civ
State Fair Animal Study Highlights Contest Results
The Farm Yard Contest editor notes missed animals on the breed page and tallies state fair entries. Winners of the state wide tickets include Clarence Booth, Lloyd Anderson, Archie Godwin, Lawrence Howell, Winifred Carris, W M Darbyshire Jr, J M Atterback, Gilbert Matthews, Donald Beenblossom, and Charles Barclay from Washington and surrounding towns.
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Farm Yard
Journal
Clarence Booth
Washington
Lloyd Anderson
Archie Godwin
Lawrence Howell
Crawfordeville
Winifred Carris
W. M. Darbyshire, Jr
J. M. Atterback
Ainsworth
Gilbert Matthews
Donald Beenblossom
Charles Barclay
Ku Klux Klan Active in Cedar Rapids Iowa
Cedar Rapids residents received Stop Look and Listen circulars from a Klan group amid rumors of local recruitment. Officials report 2600 or more members in the city, with no public demonstrations yet and no violent events observed. The handbills promote the order’s views and an American patriot appeal.
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Ku-Klux Klan
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Order
Klan
Knights of the Klan
Cedar Rapide
Forest fires rage across five sections in Washington state
Olympia August 9 reports say the year's most damaging Washington fire is burning in five sections across four townships. Originating three weeks ago in the Bloedel-Donovan district, it grows as state forester provides updates on containment and damage.
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Olympia
Wasch
Washington
State Forester
Bloedel-Donovan
Householders Face Coal Shortage Threat This Winter
The coal strike raises worries for small consumers burning ten to twenty tons yearly. Officials warn there may be little coal before cold weather, with rail strikes hindering movement and wood as a poor substitute. Experts advise households to prepare for possible shortages and rising heating costs.
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DHS
National Fuel Administration
Charles Webster
E. ¢. Smith
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Don Merrill
Polk County
Webster
BE. C. Smith
Lowa
Koreans Refuse Hair Cuts Over Tradition
The passage describes Koreans resisting hair cutting to honor parents, with beliefs that shedding hair or fingernail clippings should be saved and offerings placed on a coffin to prevent dishonoring ancestors.
Unnamed Pittsburgh Pastor Preaches at Presbyterian Church
Rev. Lloyd Samson of Pittsburgh will preach at both morning and evening services on Sabbath. Morning theme is A Glory Light and evening topic is Jesus Knows. Sabbath school meets at ten. public worship at eleven. W G Robb, Pastor.
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Lloyd Samson
Pittsburgh
Jesus
Pastor Returns from Vacation Resumes Services
The pastor has returned and all church services will resume on Sunday. Bible school starts at 9 45 a m with morning service at 11 o clock and evening service at 7 30. All welcome to attend these meetings.
Sabbath Meetings Announced for August 20
In the pastor's absence a congregation prayer meeting is set for Sabbath at 11:00 with all expected to attend. A Bible study session follows at 6:30 pm, and public worship is planned for Sabbath August 20.
Pastor Returns Home Plans Dual Services Next Lord's Day
The pastor and Mrs Regan will attend both services next Lord's Day and mingle with church members after a vacation. Sunday school starts at 9:30 with morning worship at 10:55 Rh Y PL UL at 6:30 and the evening service at 7:30. Everyone is welcome to worship with us.
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Regan
Methodist church services and program schedule
The church invites all city strangers to attend Bible school at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 11. Evening services include a Popular service of song and sermon at 7:30 with a sermon on Vision and Ornaments in the morning and Some Bible Journeys in the evening. Special music and organ numbers are listed. Sabbath school starts at 9:45 a.m. Regular services resume after the pastor’s vacation.
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Kepworth League
Sophia Jackson
Sermons and Lectures at Chautauqua Revival
The program features an evening worship at 7 30 with a sermon titled A Treasure Concealed and a second sermon Is Christianity the Whole Truth. No prayer meeting next week due to chautauqua. Bible lectures run each morning at the chautauqua tent by Prof. G L Robinson D D McCormick Theological Seminary. Arthur R Oates pastor Mrs J E Ream chorister Mrs C B Dougherty organist.
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G. L. Robinson
D. D
McCormick Theological Seminary
Arthur R Oates
J. E. Ream
C. B. Dougherty
Schedule change for church services this month
The church announces no preaching or Christian Endeavor on the next two Sabbaths due to a chautauqua. Prayer meeting is omitted for two weeks. Sabbath school will convene as usual at 9 45 each Sabbath.
New Haven County Churches Schedule Services
Sunday school at 2 00 and preaching at 3 00 led by Rev A Aldrich pastor Sunday gathering announced for local churches in New Haven County with program details for congregants.
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New Haven
A. . Aldrich
Sunday Services Schedule At Local Church
Sunday school at 10:00 AM and the sermon at 11:00 AM. B Y P U meets at 7 7 3 0 with an 8:15 PM preaching session. If you find real help in our services bring someone else. If we fail to interest you tell us how we may. A J Unthank pastor.
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A. J. Unthank
Wellman man E D Luers visits Washington yesterday
E D Luers of Wellman traveled to Washington for a day trip and returned after meetings and briefings with national officials.
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E. D. Luers
Wellman
Washington
Blind Babies Care Urged in Iowa by Philanthropist
Mrs John Alden of New York former Cynthia Westover born in Afton Iowa urges Iowa to pass legislation for education and care of blind babies born with blindness. She cites Summit New Jersey institution caring for over 400 blind children at $1.50 daily and appeals for Iowa supporters and lawmakers.
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Iowa
John Alden
Cynthia Westover
Afton
International Sunshine Society
Philanthropiec
Summit
N. J
Fifth Avenue
New York
Robbins Nominated for Iowa Legion Leader in Cedar Rapids
Hanford post rallied last night to back Maj. C. B. Robbins for Iowa department commander of the American Legion. Robbins, a Spanish War veteran and former Cedar Rapids judge, began service in 1898 and served in the Philippine Insurrection and Mexican border conflicts. He is a Columbia law graduate and president of the Cedar Rapids Life Insurance Company.
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Ia. A
Maj. C. B. i
American Legion
Con Mannder
Iowa Department of the Legion
Hanford
Robbins
Waterloo
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