Chautauqua Opens Today With Big Crowd
The Washington chautauqua begins its twentieth annual assembly with ideal weather and a large turnout. Sidney Smith, Chicago Tribune cartoonist, arrived from Monmouth and addressed the opening crowd after lunch with the Lions club. The Ben Hur company gave a brief concert. a full program continues tonight. Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin and the Sholle family orchestra are slated for tomorrow. Smith’s arrival resolved a misunderstanding about his engagement. The grounds are in good condition, tickets selling briskly, and more campers expected. Senator Lenroot will speak on Current Events tomorrow afternoon.
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Washington Chautauqua
Sidney Smith
Lions Club
Ben Hur
Assembly
I. F E. Lenroot
Wisconsin
Famus Sholle Family Orchestra
Cleveland
Smith
Monmouth
Chicago Tribune
Ill
Washington
Senator Lenroot
Major Hanley
Howland Hanson
Des Moines
Iowa Press Association to hold two meetings in Creston
Publishers and editors from southwestern Iowa will gather in Creston August 14 and 15 for the second and fourth district summer meetings. G L Caswell of Ames plans a program mixing business sessions with entertaining outings and a Creston Advertiser dinner for attendees and their families. The events are open to all newspapermen regardless of association membership.
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Creston
Iowa
Iowa Press Association
G. L. Caswell
Ames
Creston Advertiser
Press Association
State Tennis Meet Underway in Des Moines
Fred Swenson of Cedar Rapids and Ben Hadley of Des Moines survived the men's singles in the state tennis championship in Des Moines. The women's singles began with Alice Rosse of Iowa City eliminated after losing 6 8, 6 3 to Mrs. Floyd Evers of Des Moines.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Fred Swenson
Cedar Rapids
Ben Hadley
Alice Rosse
Iowa City
Floyd Evers
Evening program schedule for August 15 to 17
The notice lists events across three days starting Wednesday August 15 with 8:00 opening address by W W Bowers a 30 minute concert by Ben Hur company 2:00 prelude and 2:30 lecture by Senator Lenroot and 2:00 concert by Sholle Orchestra. Thursday August 16 begins with 2:00 prelude by The McCords a 30 minute lecture by Major Joe R Hanley and 3:00 concert by The McCords. Friday August 17 features 2:00 lecture by Maud Ballington Booth 3:30 children’s positude and a 5:00 fall program by Defen.
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W. W. Bowers
Ben Hur Company
Senator Lenroot
Sholle Orchestra
The
McCords
Joe R. Hanley
Maud Ballington Booth
Defen the Magician
Crawford Adams Company
Grizzly Smith
Clinton Howard
David Duggins
Leeture
Dr. Lewis
Leecure
Louis Williams
Des Moines Tourist Park to Rise at Union Park
Work begins immediately on a new tourist park in Des Moines Iowa to surpass others in the state. The city council authorizes a shelter 30 by 70 feet, shower baths, a laundry, and other facilities for touring visitors at Union Park.
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Des Moines
Union Park
Shortage of Douglas Fir in Northwest Forests
The article notes that at white settlement the average stand of Douglas fir in the Northwest was not more than a third of the acreage volume that marks the forests maximum potential.
Byron Quote on Time Gone Forever
A brief literary line reflecting on time and loss, noting that no hand can make the clock strike for hours already passed.
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Byron
Sid Smith Talks at Lion Luncheon
Sidney Smith, the Chicago Tribune cartoonist known for Andy Gump, visited the Lions club luncheon at noon. He drew striking likenesses of George McDaniels, Larry Wilson, Reader Crary, and Andy Gump, explained cartoon antics of his young son, and gave a brief talk, making the meeting highly entertaining.
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George McDaniels
Larry Wilson
Reader Crary
Andy Gump
Sidney Smith
Chicago Tribune
Lions
Andy
Wilson
Mr. Smith
Chester Gump
Troopers Seek Mail From Home at Camp Dodge Iowa
Local troopers encamped at Camp Dodge are in good shape and settled into camp life. A notice tells how to address mail to Troop D, 113th Cavalry, listing a sample name John Jones and urging letters from home to the Iowa camp.
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Camp Dodge
John Jones
113Th. Cavalry
Iowa
Baptists Hear Rev W R Yard During Visit
Washington Baptists welcomed Rev. W. R. Yard son of Mr and Mrs M. D Yard East Washington street formerly of Washington He is now called to pastor the Baptist church at Marshalltown Iowa He preached a strong morning sermon urging a sincere life free from formalism before starting his new post
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Baptists of
Washington
W. R. Yard
M. D. Yard
East Washington Street
Christ
John Elgar Farmhouse Burns Down Nine Miles South Of Washington
The John Elgar farm home nine miles south of Washington burned to the ground this afternoon around 2 o clock. Elgar and his two young daughters were in a distant pasture when the fire was found. they saved only two chairs. Mrs. Elgar is visiting relatives in Colorado. Origin unknown as no fire had been in the house since yesterday. Loss partly covered by insurance.
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John Elgar
Washington
Prolific Writer Delivers 41 Page Speech Report
A day before a planned speech a well known prolifician sent a 41 page report to newspapers. On page 30 the report contains the line but the hour grows late and must close as audience cries urge continuation.
Peculiar Relationship in an Only Child Tale
In a brief exchange a listener notes loneliness for an only child. The reply says the child is not lonely because he has a dog brother, implying companionship from a pet. The remark highlights a humorous, quaint parenting moment from everyday life.
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Lstener
Ancient Coins Found in Shell Crater Near Rheims
Rorfian coins dating to Caesar era were recovered from a German shell crater six miles from Rheims. The discovery highlights the enduring reach of ancient civilization into WWI battle sites.
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Shell Crater
Caesar
Rheims
Royal Wedding Gold Mine in Wales Supplies Jewels
An unseen Welsh gold mine funds and stocks precious metal for royal wedding regalia. The mine exists to provide gold for rings plates and other items used in English royal nuptials.
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England
Wales
Power of Success Mirrors Greater Outcomes
The quote asserts that success breeds further success by generating internal power to achieve more. It emphasizes momentum, confidence, and self-reinforcing progress as a key driver, suggesting that starting well sets off a cycle of increasing achievement.
Novelist Amelie Rives Signature Puzzle
Amelie Rives the novelist sent her signature to 14 editors on a wager to see if they could read it. The clearest rendering achieved by any editor read as "American Rivers."
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Amelie Rives
His First Thought in a Pub Hoot Wad a Ding
A mangled exclamation from the Boston Evening Transcript notes Sandy stubbing his toe and muttering phooey in a pub setting. The fragment hints at a humorous reaction to a minor mishap.
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Sandy
Boston Evening Transcript
Salt Deprivation Punishment in Old Holland Crimes
An old form of punishment in Holland deprived criminals of the use of salt, among the severest penalties of the era.
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Holland
Sheffield metallurgists plan chromium electroplating method
Sheffield metallurgists propose chromium electroplating to create a thin rustless film for stainless metals. The process uses less chromium than stainless alloy and aims to protect bright motor parts and other objects.
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Sheffield
Parachute shape governs air resistance in descent
The passage notes that a silk single man parachute 18 to 30 feet across provides air resistance sufficient to limit descent rate to no more than 15 to feet per second. The canopy is slightly concave on the lower side, affecting drag during a fall.
Through the Glad Eyes of a Woman Excerpt Note
A line from Jane Doe's Through the Glad Eyes of a Woman notes that women of the late nineteenth century dressed to hide flaws, emphasizing attire over self. The quip contrasts evolving fashion with era norms and uses wit to critique sartorial display.
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Jane Doe
Monster Egg Found In Madagascar Shows Giant Nepyornis Egg
A perfect egg specimen of the extinct nepyornis was found in Madagascar. Only twelve such eggs are known. The eggs measure about 9 by 13 inches, roughly double the size of an ostrich egg, and the nepyornis resembled the ostrich.
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Madagascar
Where Does Towa' Grain Go Not All to Chicago
Ames Iowa August 14 More Iowa farmers ship grain to multiple terminals than to a single Chicago market. Frank Robotka of Iowa State College reports that 50 of 511 elevators ship to one terminal, while 10 elevators use six terminals and 159 elevators send shipments to three leading markets. The study shows minimal local competition in many areas and will appear in a future bulletin.
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Associated Press
Ames
Chicago
Frank Robotka
Agricultural Economies Department
Iowa State College
Middle West
New York
Buffalo
Boston
Robotka
H.G. Nourse
Iowa
Sheriff Intervenes After Cussing Caller Sentenced
In Santa Rosa on August 14 Rudolph H Beache was jailed ten days for disturbing the peace after cussing a telephone operator following a slow long distance call that followed an automobile accident. The operator, seeking to protect herself, connected Beache to the sheriff who heard the tirade.
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Associated Press
Santa Rosa
Calif
Rudolph H. Beache
Beache
Vey
Intolerable vs charming men in Hubbard aphorism
Quote contrasts two male types: the self declared correct man is intolerable while the man who admits error is charming. This compact observation by Elbert Hubbard highlights humor and social judgment through concise aphorism.
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Charming
Elbert Hubbard
England Protects Shipping With Coastal Lighthouses
England maintains a dense lighthouse network guarding its coast with a lighthouse every fourteen miles. The system supports maritime safety and navigation along busy sea routes.
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England
Good Swimmer Seed Squeeze Joke From Cleveland
A humorous quip from the Cleveland Plain Dealer features a girl crying that every time she tries to catch the orange seed it swims away, after her mother squeezed the fruit. The line highlights a child’s imaginative mischief and a playful family moment.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Office Closure Notice From Dr. T J Pease
The office of Dr. T. J. Pease will be closed until August 22, 4512. This notice informs patients and colleagues of the temporary halt in operations and expected reopening date.
Outdoor Ace Leads Tough Outdoor Clan Race
An outdoor man boasts supreme pace in a rugged race, claiming top status among the outdoor clan. He channels a bold, athletic persona as the field heats up and the competition intensifies.
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Chautaugque
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Chautauqua Assembly
United States
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Tra
Preachers
Roy Smith
Washington Ministerial Association
Davies Opera Company
A. L. Flude
Rboys’ Club
Harold Ross
Harold Duke
Mrs. Duke
Willa Gibson
Sid Smith
LION
Tains Club
Noon
Baptists
Rev. W. R. Yard
Lytton
Larson
Tem
A. W. Clow
Osteopath
Vr. & M. Bank
Buillding
Evening Journal
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the Journal
Sherman Bros., Drug Co
High School
Red
Burg’meister Products Company
Warsaw
Elias Williams
Crawfordsville
J. A. Starr
Green
Redonda
Call
Frank Kuhn
Oregon
C. D. Shafer
A. E. P. Athearn
Ainsworth
Rhode Island
Remington
East Second Street
Burlington Tracks
Washington Loan & Trust Company
Arnold
BP, & M. Bank
Boyd Berdo
Rod
East Third Street
John Putnam, Sr
Journal
W. Livingston
Chautauqua
Armour
Observatory
Tel
Lowa
Cusser
T. J. Pease
Mfgs
Washington Buttes
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