Record crowds mark opening of Washington Chautauqua season
The Washington Chautauqua opened to the largest audiences in its twenty year history with an extra afternoon program. Sidney Smith drew about two thousand in the tent. season ticket sales shattered previous records with 1 281 full fare and 259 half fare tickets plus 321 season car tickets sold. Dr. W W Bowes praised community support as the two week gate uptake boosted future programs and the lineup featured the Ben Hur company and a Bible lecture series by Dr. Howland Hanson.
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Mrs Plorence Hout and son visit Mrs Whit tacte
Mrs Plorence Hout and her son Kennith traveled to Wellman this morning to visit Mrs Ross Whit tacte, remaining in good spirits during the trip.
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Kennith
Wellman
Ross Whittacte
Jove
Bible lecture and children's hour schedule listed
At 10:00 a Bible lecture by Dr Howland Hanson is scheduled followed by a 2:30 Children's hour led by Mrs Duke. An 8:30 Girls' work session is in the charge of Miss Willa Gibson.
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Children’s Hour
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Men Sought in Riverside Theft at Joe Havel Home
Sheriff Denison and officers search for two men linked to a recent burglary at the Joe Havel residence near Riverside. Otto Florence of Riverside pleaded guilty to petty larceny in Justice Kyle's court and was fined. Havel denies ownership of the stolen goods and others involved remain unidentified.
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Joe Havel
Riverside
Havel
Mr. Havel
Local Youths Head to Colleges Across the Nation
Washington community youths plan to leave for higher education next month with many bound for colleges and universities in Iowa and across the country. The Journal will publish a list of those departing, though some destinations remain undecided and are delaying release. Readers are urged to phone in definite details to ensure all names are included.
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Washington
Iowa
Old Settlers Day Draws Big Crowd in Wellman
Wellman celebrated Old Settlers Day drawing an estimated 5 000 to 7 000 visitors from miles away and from Washington. The Wellman baseball team defeated Muscatine 13 to 2, boxing matches thrilled the crowd, and speakers Judge Charles A. Dewey Col. D J Palmer and Col. C J Wilson of Washington addressed the attendees. The Wellman community band performed a long concert, fireworks and a platform dance closed the day with races and contests throughout.
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Washington
Muscatine
Charles A. Dewey
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D.J. Palmer
C. J. Wilson
Office Closure Notice for August 22 Reopening
My office will be closed until August 22. The contact is 4512 Dr. T. J. Pease for further information.
Ocean Depth Near Rio de la Plata Surpasses Eight Miles
Surveys show the Atlantic near the river mouth of Rio de la Plata drops deeper than eight miles, indicating significantly high seabed depths in that offshore region.
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Rio de la Plata
Condition of corn generally good with some ears not filling
The Des Moines weather and crop bulletin reports corn in general good condition though some ears fail to fill. Showers continue in parts of the state with heavy precipitation in central and western sections. Drought areas in north central to northwestern regions lack moisture. pastures short. Threshing delayed by rain. oats sprouting in the north. Mitchell county harvests onions. alfalfa third cuttings progressing.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Mitchell County
Notice of nonresponsibility for wife’s debts
Public notice states that the undersigned, B. F. Humm, disclaims responsibility for any debts contracted by his wife. This is a formal disclaimer recorded as a notice.
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B. F. Humm
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