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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1919

Page

3

Fred G Bale Addresses Large Crowd at Chautauqua Debate

Fred G Bale of Columbus Ohio delivered a forceful talk on Destiny of Democracy at the Chautauqua. He argued preparedness includes health of future citizens and urged reforms in marriage laws and education. A League of Nations debate by J C Boyd and J L Lockhart followed.

Fred G. Bale Chautauqua League OF Nations Columbus Ohio Tauqua Alice Shrode J. Cyd Keokuk J. L. Lockhart Washington America Heol Hoves Bale Mr. Ale Alice Shrode Co J. ©. Boyd Bl Breakhart

Chicago lecturer to speak on Americas Part in World Future

Tuesday at Chautauqua Dri Loures of Chicago University will lecture in the afternoon on Americas Part in the World Future. Several Washington residents heard him say he is exceptionally fine. The Chicago Ladjes quartet will perform a full program tonight, offering a notable entertainment.

F. H. Ball Boys Club Dr. Ball Bertha Farner Co George W. Bunton DR Boys' Club Bertha Farner Company of Toys’ Club Rall Brotherhood and the Nations Chicago Ladies’ Quartet Soares Chicago University America Bale Dri Loures Washington Chicago Coucous Dr. Bell Church Ball God Nickie

Bertha Farner Company Tops Monday Chautauqua

A big Monday program features the Bertha Farner company for afternoon and evening. The Farner troupe, new to chautauquas, charges 50 cents here after Fairfield's 75 cent admission. Miss Farner is a leading vocal soloist with three assistants. Dr. George W. Bunton will deliver the afternoon lecture noted for his platform skill.

Bertha Farner Fairfield Farner Miss Farner George W. Bunton Paradise Chautauqua Bertha Farner Company Huxford Donald Ross Ralf Silas Ross Cook Brookhart Lloyd Swift Trounds

Chautauqua Notes and Lectures At Local Event

The article covers lectures by Dr Bale urging civic reform, Swiss Yodlers concert success with encores, Bible talks by Dr Ball and Dr Ball’s emphasis on active faith, camp activities, Sunday services, and management updates about admission prices and camper conduct at the chautauqua grounds.

Pageant to Feature Dances at Chautauqua Finale

Early events noted with bells at 9 45 and 10 o clock. A girl dances the minuet at the girls tent and Miss Jensen trains participants for the closing pageant. Newcomers may join Monday with easy parts and practice times urged for prompt attendance. A large crowd of children visited the tents yesterday and this morning.

Miss Jensen

Local visits noted by area residents this week

Mies Ethel Lowry visited Pleasant Plain this morning while Mies Alma Corpman traveled to Ft. Madison. Mrs. Charles Lemley and daughter Mildred went to Fal mouth Kentucky to see relatives. Mrs. L. M. Williams returned home after visiting her son Clarence Williams. Mrs. Sprong of Des Moines attended a Christian church convention and left this morning. Mr. and Mrs. George Maxwell began a car trip this week.

Mies Ethel Lowry Pleasant Plain Alma Corpman Ft. Madison L. M. Williams Clarence Williams

Minnesotans plan visits amid travels and family updates

Residents will tour Minneapolis and St Paul and some lake areas while Mrs B C Deane and her daughter from Kansas City visit friends and plan to visit Katheryn Tallman in Keota. Mr and Mrs Marion Kipp of Winfield and baby Mary Frances arrived from Mineral Illinois to stay with Mr and Mrs W S Green. Major John Steck spent time with his mother Mrs H F Steck and prepares to depart for Owosso Michigan to visit brothers Fred and Henry Steck.

B. C. Deane W. G. Burkett Kansas City Keota Marion Kipp Mary Frances Winfield Mineral, Ill John Steck H. F. Steck Owosso Mich Iowa City Sproatt Bile Brothers Fred and Henry Steck

Magazine Subscription Offer and Contact

Subscriptions available with price lists for clubs and access to any magazine. Call 59 Red or write in care of the Journal for Nita Belle McKoon, agent.

Nita Belle McKoon

Solon Suggests A Strike In Congress

Washington acts to curb the so called contagion of strike disease Senator Thomas of Colorado proposes union like action by senators and a refusal to legislate until conditions and reelection assurances improve. He notes growing money in elections as a sign of the era.

Senator Thomas Colorado Washington Thomas Senate Congress

Strikers Guard Factory as Strike Talks Open at City Hall

Strikers posted 25 watchmen inside and outside Keystone wire mill buildings to deter trouble as officials meet a strike committee at city hall. A conference was expected to advance plans to end the dispute.

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