City Churches Christian Service Schedule
On Lords Day services listed with Bible school at 45 cents a member and supt Mr Ein, public worship at 11 a m with sermon Rebuilding the Wall. Evening service at 8 oclock with sermon The great Invitation. Musical solos by Samuel James and Barbara Eaton. About 200 in Bible school target. Rev Eaton is former pastor W H Hampton associated with the church.
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Enein
Christian Endeavor
Bible School
Samuel James
God
Barbara Eaton
Memphis
Chat
B Blount
Miss Eaton
Rev. Eaton
W. H. Hampton
Reverend Mackie to Preside at Des Moines District Meetings
The A. M. E. Rev. A. W. Mackie presiding elder of the Des Moines district will hold quarterly meetings tomorrow morning and evening. Other services will be as usual.
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A. W. Mackie
Des Moines
Who Wielded Knife in Linn County Altercation
Authorities seek to identify who cut Sherman Simpson during a quarrel with Charles Collins Tuesday morning. Collins denies cutting Simpson or possessing a knife. Witnesses saw no knife on Collins or others. Simpson is reported in critical but stable condition at his home on the Johnson farm.
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Lynnville Cutting
Sherman Simpson
Charles Collins
Simpson
Collins
Jervis Johnson
Albert Johnson
Newton
Johnson Farm
Woman Mistakes Saints in Print as Invited Guests
A devout colored lady examining a print of The Last Supper misidentifies St Anthony and Francis of Assisi. Upon learning both were included in the group, she exclaims that all the “salute” were invited to the party, expressing her surprise at the inclusion.
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Ruth Young
Winfield
Misa Young
N. A. Buck
Gretchen Louise
Brighton
St. Anthony
Francis of Assisi
Weill
Fourteen States Pay Bonus of $184,000,000 to Veterans
A Bank of America nationwide survey shows fourteen states have authorized cash bonuses and other aid for World War veterans. Bonuses range from $10 to $500 per service month with some states offering outright cash, loans on real estate, or educational and housing aid. Bond issues finance the programs, and many states await referenda or have ongoing plans for veterans’ welfare services.
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Washington, D. C
Bank of America
New York
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
Bank of America Funds
American Legion
North Dakota
New Jersey
Oregon
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Michigan
Minnesota
South Dakota
Vermont
Washington
Wisconsin
Tilmois
California
Ilinois
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Montana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Florida
Connecticut
Delaware
Indiana
Maryland
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Illinois
Kentucky
Nebraska
South Carolina
Arizona
Idaho
New Mexico
Nevada
West Virginia
Winfield Fair History Highlighted as a Regional Fixture
The Winfield Fair dates back to October 18 1833 and has run each year since, surpassing earlier fairs in Mt Pleasant Washington Junction and Wapello. The 21922 edition promises improved buildings and a stronger race meet drawing regional booster support.
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Winfield
Mt. Pleasant
Washington
Wapello
Iowa
Etymology of Lobby and Lobbyists in U S Political Vocabulary
The word lobby derives from the Latin tobia meaning a portico or gallery and in modern use refers to a hall adjacent to legislative chambers where private individuals meet lawmakers. The term lobbyists describe those who frequent such spaces to influence votes and policy.
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United States
How to rid homes of red ants using arsenate bait
The U S Department of Agriculture recommends a sugar syrup with up to 0.75 percent sodium arsenate. Soak small sponges with the mixture and place where ants gather. Ants take it to their brood and queen, eradicating the colony.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Early History of S. E. Iowa From Cyrenus Cole
Cyrenus Cole’s book A History of the Iowa People highlights Fort Madison and Burlington as early state shapers. It notes Pike’s 1805 site choice, Kingsley’s 1809 relocation, Burlington’s capital bid, and Gru seland’s farm life near Burlington. The Patriot becomes Hawk-Eye under Edwards, with editor clashes noted. Fort Madison’s 1813 fire and Credit Island battles are described, plus Dr. Samuel C. Muir as Iowa’s first settler at Keokuk site.
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Fort Madison
Burlington
Cyrenus Cole
Cedar Rapids
Conoress
Iowa
Crapo Park
Zebulon M. Pike
Mississippi
Alpha Kingsley
Pike
Jas. W. Grimes
Mr. Pleasant
Muscatine
Bloomington
Iowa City
Chambers
Grouseland
Cole
Patriot
Hawk-Eye
Montrose
James G. Edwards
Edwards
James Clarke
Territorialy
Cale
Edwaarke
The
Gazette
Hawk
Ween Edwards
Augustus Caesar Dodge
Potowonok
Credit Island
Davenport
Samuel C. Muir
Keokuk
Tsetse Fly Bite Fatal to Cattle in Africa
The bite of the tsetse fly in Africa is particularly fatal to cows, causing deadly trypanosomiasis and threatening livestock health across affected regions.
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Africa
Unit R Members Gather for Second Annual Fairfield Reunion
South eastern Iowa hosts the second annual Hospital Unit R reunion at Fairfield with 500 invitations. The event features a picnic, park receptions, auto races, lantern slides on Contrexévillé life, and talks by Dr. Frank M. Fuller and Col. J. F. Clarke.
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Fairfield
Iowa
Hospital Unit R
Country Club
Chautauqua Park
Jefferson County Fair Association
Uunt
Women's Relief Corps
J. F. Clarke
France
Luneville
United States
Camp Dodge
Iowans Aid Pueblo Flood Victims Through Red Cross
Iowa residents have contributed 4 461.59 to Pueblo flood relief via Red Cross channels. Nine Division states total 36 450.64. 350 000 of the 500 000 needed for rehabilitation is in hand. European clothing shortage worsens as winter nears. shipments urged to alleviate need.
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Chicago
Iowa
Pueblo
Red Cross
Central Division
American Red Cross
National Red Cross
Washington
Colorado
Europe
American Relief Administration
Vienna
Warsaw
Big Red Cross
Bush Terminal
Brooklyn
N. Y
American Friends Service Committee
15Th and
Cherry Streets
Philadelphia
Sigourney Band Concert Disputes End in Rotating Schedule
Sigourney merchants clash over concert dates and venue leading to a rotating Wednesday and Saturday schedule. A temporary platform on the northeast square corner shifts weekly to avoid quarrels, forcing residents to visit town twice weekly and park cars on different sides to secure seats.
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Sigourney
Square 4
Blind worker finds alloy for ultra light waterproof shoes near Lyons
Paris dispatch reports a blind worker in a Lyons area factory discovering an alloy enabling him to make shoes weighing three and a half ounces that are fire and water proof, as solid as top American shoes, at a price of one dollar per pair.
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Paris
Lyons
France Publishes Monthly Air Service Timetable
A monthly timetable lists air services operating in France and allied countries. It provides departure and arrival times, aircraft type, routes, luggage allowances, and fares. The publication reflects aviation's growing importance and helps travelers plan trips.
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France
Countries
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Marsh Bailey
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K.irk. Johnston
Oskaloosa
B. S. Walker
Corydon
Frank R. Mehler
New London
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L.D. James
Louisville
American Friends Services Committee
Am- All Starfishes
Enian Red Cross
Farmers’ Union Stores
Farmers’ Union Exchange
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Down Town
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Arthur Yard
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