Washington Team Loses Keota Game Ten to Nine
Keota defeats the Washington Independents 10 to 9 in ten innings. Babe Frechin started for Washington, Ed Downs relieved in the sixth, while Meyers pitched for Keota. Washington also lost to Columbus Junction earlier in the week, as managers plan a rematch between the clubs.
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Keota
Washington Independents
Babe” Frechin
Ed Downs
Meyers
Washington
Independents
Columbus Junction
Kelleher
Chicago Cub
Junction
China Cemeteries Cover One Twentieth of Nation
A report states cemeteries occupy about 5 percent of China’s land area, roughly one twentieth of the country. The finding highlights land use for burial spaces amid national planning considerations.
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China
Announcements for Rebekah Meeting Postponed to Sept First
The regular Rebekah meeting will be held Friday evening at the I O O F Hall at 554. Carpenter's Local Union notes that due to chautauqua and carnival the Thursday meeting is postponed until September first unless called otherwise. By order of President Albert Simpson, ree, secretary.
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Rebekah
1. O. O. F. Hall
Albert Simpson
Ree
Insurance seals fair rain risk for six days
Davenport August 18 The Mic alesippi Valley Fair and Exposition Company has secured 40000 rain insurance the largest policy of its kind in the area It costs about 5000 and covers the six day fair The policy pays partial sums if rainfall reaches two tenths of an inch on any single day between 9 am and 9 pm to guard against wet weather uncertainty
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Davenport
Micalesippi Valley Fair and Exposition Company
Fair Association
Itme
Latitudinarianism in English religious writings
The term Latitudinarian described a group of seventeenth century English writers who aimed to reconcile the Church of England with Puritan elements by subordinating doctrinal differences to the broad essentials of religion.
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Church of England
Special form letters used in replies to charity requests
Requests to President Harding for charity are so numerous that a special form letter is used in replying. The note highlights the government's effort to handle widespread appeals efficiently.
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Harding
Journal Carrier Boys Enjoy Night at Brundage Shows
Fourteen Journal carriers spent an evening at the Brundage shows hosted by Mr Brundage. They rode rides watched water acts and enjoyed peanuts while thanking Mr Brundage and Mr Howard for the outing.
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Journal
Brundage
Howard
Mr. Howard
Miss Walton
Miss Darby
Nephew Sues Uncle in Love Triangle Suit
Corwin Brown of Ames sues Warren Scott for 16000 alleging the uncle used his status as a boarder in Brown's home to win the affections of Brown's wife Ethel. The case in Nevada court centers on alleged moral wrongdoing and breach of trust within a marital relationship.
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Nevada
Corwin Brown
Ames
Warren Scott
Brown
Warren
Scott
Ethel
Lightning Fire Gun Rocks South Coast Barracks Guard
In July 1900 a sentry outside a south coast town barracks was enveloped by a bright light followed by a massive explosion. He survived with fused rifle, scorched feet, and no other injuries.
Social News Briefs Highlight Local Weddings and Showers
Miss Leila Wilson is praised at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Geo. McGinnis at the Porters home with tea towels gifts and a large basket. Mildred Crone marks her sixteenth birthday with a luncheon. guests include Faye Wilson and Helen Tucker. Dr. R W Gregg and Miss Maren Nelson wed at the Methodist parsonage. they plan to reside in Washington. Genevieve Tracy and Dan Bailey marry en route to Wisconsin's lake district and will establish a home in Winfield. Bailey is a State University graduate and veteran aviator. The item notes Mrs Tracy’s Brighton roots and Mrs Scott Reister’s connection.
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Leila Wilson
Louise Wilson
Washington, D. C
Mildred Crone
Laura Graham
R. W. Gregg
Maren
Nelson
Methodist Parsonage
W. W. Bowers
Gregg
Washington
J. J. Foley
Fort Dodge
Iowa City
Katheryn Nelson
Ihat Elty
Tipton
Fime
Genevieve Tracy
Bert Tracy
Brighton
Dan Bailey
Winfield
Lakes
Dells
Wisconsin
Bailey
Scott Reister
State University of Iowa
Parsons College
State University
There'll be a lot of disappointed girls when I marry
Dialog between a man and woman features a boastful suitor predicting many brides while his partner questions the number, reflecting a playful marital tension likely from a comedy or social column.
Reister's Store Offers Broad Chicken Supplies
Shopper finds chickens, old roosters, hens and springs at Reister's with a wide assortment of farm goods and related supplies.
Troop D Enjoys Camp Dodge Life At Weekend Open House
Special Correspondence from Camp Dodge reports a relaxed Sunday with sleep late and barracks cleaned by all. Troop D hosted several visitors for dinner and hosted a horse show and mounted wrestling event while Lt Simerman was ruled out.
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Camp Dodge
Washington
Horace Noel
Noel
Simerman
Lieut
Tinley
Guard, Injured Officers Share Light Duty Return
The guards describe a 56 hour span around the incident with both men recovering. They report no serious injuries and are able to perform light duties as they regain strength and return to work.
Iowa State Teachers College to award 140 degrees
Cedar Falls August 18 140 students at the Iowa State Teachers College will receive degrees and diplomas at graduation exercises tonight. President Homer H Seerley will present the awards after a short address. Forty one seniors earn Bachelor of Arts degrees. The Junior College department will graduate 23 students. Surgeon Hsieh noted as a member of the group.
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Cedar Falls
Iowa State Teachers College
Homer H. Seerley
Hsieh
Anatomy Its A litle Negro School Girl Florida
A Florida schoolgirl writer from Texas Scalpel delivers a humorous mnemonic about anatomy. The piece defines parts of the body the head chest and stomach and assigns organs to each. It includes playful misspellings and a joke about vowels.
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Florida
Texas
Why They Parted Maud
Hurried dialogue hints at social pressures and marriage norms. The speaker notes surprise at homely women marrying, while Ethel reacts with surprise and cautious encouragement, leaving a tone of social amusement unresolved.
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Maud
Ethel
Betty’s Late For School Snaps With Humble Reply
A school tale has Betty late repeatedly and the teacher demands a reason. Betty answers softly that they just sleep, implying she and perhaps others are tired or sleepy in the morning.
Remorse Comes Late in Life Sentence at Fort Madison
Jimmie Hamilton, serving a life term for the murder of farmer Andrew Jorgenson near Nevada, Iowa, in October, seeks a parole-board hearing. In a letter to Sheriff Ricketts he says he plans to move to shorten his sentence, pledging to go straight if released. Hamilton and fellow convict Rey Kline were convicted by Judge Fry for the gas-pipe killing during a burglary attempt at Jorgenson’s home.
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Iam
Hamilton
Rey Kline
H. E. Fry
Betty and the Pie Preference Tale
Betty's father delighted in sharing his pie after she ate her portion. A guest asked if he liked pie, but Betty spoke first saying he loves it all right, yet loves her more.
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Betty
Thirteen Thousand Laborers Recruited for Hawaiian Cane Fields
Porto Rico supplies a large labor force with thirteen thousand workers recruited for sugarcane cultivation in Hawaii. The program aims to meet seasonal labor demand and support plantation operations across multiple islands.
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Porto Rico
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