Prison reform advocate Mrs Booth captivates Chautauqua audience
Mrs Maude Ballington Booth described as a devoted prison reformer and motherly figure told stories of inmates, stressed that true reform requires work and pay for prisoners, and promoted Hope Halls and a radio for Ft Madison. She highlighted 27 years of work and 30 000 men helped.
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Maude Ballington Booth
Chautauqua
Booth
Hope Halls
Ft. Madison
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
de Jen
de Jens
Mee de Jen
Well Known Preachers Quartet At Chautauqua Tonight
The well known Preacher's Quartet headlines tonight at the Chautauqua. The group travels as ministers on vacation and has built success in concert work. Rev Roy Smith spoke this afternoon on The High Cost of Low Living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Roy Smith
Convis 7 30 Concert and 8 15 Lecture Stop
The program lists a 7 30 concert by Convis and an 8 15 lecture by Louis Williams on The Wonders of Electricity presented by David Duggins Company. The items appear as separate events with no stated venue or date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford Adams Company
Grizzld Smith
Clinton Howard
David Duggins
Lewis ,A
Convis
Louis Williame
Only a Shop Girl Scores as Blaney Screen Success
The second Blaney stage hit adapted for film stars nine actors and preserves the original appeal with realistic life, mystery, and vivid emotion. A dramatic fire scene adds realism, and the finale promises the biggest surprise ending yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Charles E. Blaney
New York
Thig
Blaney
County To Hold Baby Clinics Across Six Towns
Miss Effie Haines announces six clinics in Wellman Kalona Brighton Ainsworth Crawfordsville Riverside from August 27 to September 1. Local clubs and the W C T U sponsor in Wellman Kalona Riverside Ainsworth Brighton and Crawfordsville. Doctors Gay and Powell of Iowa University supervise under the Shepherd Towner act. Examinations are private free and not contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Haines
Wellman
Kalona
Brighton
Ainsworth
Qawfordaville
Riverside
Red Cross
Club Women of
Crawfordsville
Miss Haines
Washington County
Gay and
Powell
Division of
University of Iowa
Shepherd- Towner
Brookhart attends family reunion in Muscatine
Senator S. W. Brookhart is due home this evening from Muscatine where he is at a Brookhart family reunion. He had a busy week with appearances at a Farm Bureau picnic in Radcliffe, the state American Legion convention in Mason City, and a speech in Vinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Brookhart
Musecatine
Brookhart
Farm Bureau
Radcliffe
American Legion
Mason City
Vinton
Klan Leader Offers Clarke High Command in Atlanta
Ku Klux Klan head William J. Simmons telegraphed Edward Young Clarke offering full relative administrative authority over Klan and Kamelia if Clarke returns to Atlanta to take control. The offer includes the title Sir Knight Superior of the order of Kamelia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlanta
Georgia
William J. Simmons
Ku Klux Klan
Edward Young Clarke
Indianapolis
Klan
Kamelia
Clarke
Atlanta Journal Today
Emperor Simmons
Order of
Gasoline price rise in South Dakota not yet universal
Reports from Chicago indicate South Dakota gasoline rose to 20 cents a gallon including a 2 cent state tax, but the increase had not yet become general. Standard Oil officials said no price change as of noon, with some locales already showing the higher price and Mitchell depot reportedly closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
South Dakota
W. H. McMaster
Independent Oil
Standard Oil Company
Mitchell
Squadron Parade Called Off By Rain At Camp Dodge
Headquarters Troop D 113th Cavalry at Camp Dodge Iowa reports rain forced cancellation of a squadron parade. The day includes pit details firing the range, hike planned for the morning, gas school for some men, and a Finger Print Experts' convention attendees arriving for supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
113Th Cavalry
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Des Moines
Auto Show Dates Shifted to September
A telegram from promoter J E Lawrence postpones the Auto Show to September 12 13 14 15 from August 29 to September 1. Dealers favor the later dates for better model availability and a stronger Better Homes exhibit with a model home display arranged by E H Hall of Davenport. Weather and attendance are expected to improve with the mid September timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Lawrence
E. H. Hall
Davenport
Washington
Parents Seek Des Moines Daughters Abduction Fear
Mr and Mrs William Wentzel of Grinnell Iowa arrive in Des Moines seeking police aid in finding their 18 year old daughter Wilma believed held by white slavers She came to Des Moines to take a job advertised in a Des Moines newspaper Her letter to them listed general delivery as her address and no further word has come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
William Wentzel
Grinnell
Iowa
Wilma
Four Die as Train Hits Auto in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on August 18 an auto carrying four people was struck by a Pacific Electric train. All four occupants died and another passenger was seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Calif
Pacific Electric
Helen Wills Beats Mol la in National Tennis Title
Miss Helen Wills, 17, Berkley California, defeated Mrs Molla Mallory two straight sets 6 2 6 1 at Forrest Hills to win the national singles championship. The victory ends Mallory’s seven year hold on the title and crowns Wills as champion of the tournament at West Side Tennis Club.
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Forrest Hills
N. Y
Helen Wills
Berkley
California
Molla Burjstedd Mallory
West Side Tennis Club
Hesseltines family reunion set for August at Sunset Park
Fourth annual Hesseltines families reunion scheduled for August 19 at Sunset Park. Also note Union Service by Young People's Christian League of Washington at Chautauqua park auditorium tent Sabbath at 6 pm. Alma Holland Missionary Society holds regular meeting Tuesday evening at Chautauqua grounds at 6 30. Members meet at secretary's tent bring own cup and 20 cents for lunch.
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Chautauqua
Union Young People’s
Howland Hanson
Des Moines
First United Presbyterian Church
Hanson
Young Peoplesy
Sunset Park
Young People's Christian League of Washington
Chautauqua Park
Alma Holland Missionary Society
M. E. Church
Chautauqqua
Junchon
Reports of uprising in Santo Domingo untrue
There is no foundation for reports of an uprising in Santo Domingo or that 17 American marines were killed, American military authorities said. Complete quiet prevailed in the country.
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Domingo
Santo Domingo
Panama
Mary Wainright Noted Actress Dies in Scranton
News arrives from Scranton Pennsylvania that Mary Wainright a leading woman in Booth and Balvai’s 1888 state tour has died. The report notes she supported as leading woman on the tour and confirms the death yesterday.
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Associated Press
New York
Aus
Mary Wainright
Booth
Balvini
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Oil Burner Cross State in Iowa Rail Move
Veteran Iowa railroad men viewed five mammoth oil burners crossing the state on the Northwestern en route to Omaha. The engines feature five drive wheels per side and double water pumps, built for heavy freight duty on the Union Pacific.
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Ames
Iowa
West
Northwestern
Union Pacific
Omaha
Brighton man pleads guilty in assault case over scythe
In Justice Court Al Van Sant of Brighton pleaded guilty to assault and battery in Justice D C Kyle's court. He was fined $10 and costs. The complaint by John Gelenskie of the Peighton community states the altercation arose from a quarrel over a scythe.
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al van Sant
Brighton
D. C
San Pedro Oil Fire Causes Over Million Dollars Loss
A fire at the General Petroleum company property in San Pedro California on August 18 caused estimated damage exceeding one million dollars. Firemen soldiers police and volunteers guarded the burned area as flames burned early today but were under control and not spreading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pedro
Calif
General Petroleum Company
English Conference At University Of Iowa August 20 24
The University of Iowa invites students and teachers of English from Iowa and neighboring states to a conference August 20 to 24. The event aims to share current ideas in English literature and provide interaction with leading scholars. Speakers include A W Reed and A E Morgan plus University of Iowa faculty Hardin Craig and J H Scott.
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Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa
Great Britain
A. W. Reed
Kings College London
A. E. Morgan
The
University College of England
Hardin Craig
J. H. Scott
Heavy view of religion as superstition in public discourse
Opinion argues many people treat religion as a rabbit’s foot to ward off misfortune. The piece critiques the idea that faith serves as an easy fix rather than a thoughtful guide to virtue and community.
Daily Sentence Sermon Seeds of kindness rather than wild oats
A reflection on choosing kindness over reckless behavior. The speaker imagines a grand world if people invested as much effort in benevolence as in sowing wild oats.
Humor of the inanimate Ladder Quips About Its Fate
A light spoof in which an animated ladder jokes it is always “up against it.” The punny line prompts a brief, whimsical exchange highlighting personified objects and dry humor. The item reads as a joke fragment about everyday objects speaking.
New Paneled Wedding Stock Printed or Engraved
The Journal offers paneled wedding stock printed or engraved to order. These customized keepsakes feature ornate panels and personalized inscriptions suitable for inhouse display or formal ceremony rites.
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the Journal
Delightful house party at the Will G Stewart home
Mr and Mrs Carl Roberta hosted a weekend gathering with notable guests Mrs Maude Ballington Booth and Mrs C J Fulton among others. Miss Susan Fulton and Miss Mary Roberts joined the campers at Chautauqua while guests from Keokuk are expected for Sunday at South Iowa Avenue.
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Carl Roberta
Maude Ballington Booth
Roberts
Mrs. Booth
C. J. Fulton
S. J. Cocklin
St. Paul
Booth
Susan Fulton
Mary Roberts
Chautauqua
Manton Hebner
Broesel
Garnet Broesel
Loret Tighe
Keokuk
Will G. Stewart
South
Iowa Avenue
Bandits Hold Up J. H. Day Co. Payroll in Cincinnati
Two bandits robbed two employees of the J. H. Day Co laboratory and machinery makers near the plant in Cincinnati. They escaped with the payroll totaling 14500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
J. H. Day Co
Heroes Lost in Bull Fights
A stark report notes the annual toll of horses in Spanish bull fights with tens of thousands killed each year. The piece emphasizes animal welfare concerns and public debate over the tradition.
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Spain
Arabs First to Tame Horses
Arabs are credited with training the oldest known domestic horse breed with records suggesting lineage tracing back many years.
Copper Needed for Locomotive Construction
Article notes about 3000 pounds of copper required to build a railroad locomotive.
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Antioch
Peter
Abraham
Isaac
Ishmael
Dr. Hanson
Corinthians
Preachera Quartet
Washington Ministerial Association
Davies Opera Company
A. L
Bachman
Harald Ross
Harold Duke
Howland Hansen
Mrs. Duke
Willa Gibson
Harold Ross
Muscatine
Edward Y. Clarke
S. D
Molla
Justice Court
Evening Journal
Liberal Commission
Alsteel Mfg. Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Woodrow
Elias Williams
J. A. Starr
Green
Poland
China
Farrow
O. L. Dayton
T. C. Deal
Black
Eli Jackson
Zeno Times
Keota
R. 3
Chester
Arnold
F, & M. Bank
A. E. P. Athearn
Eden
Second
Burlington Tracks
Washington Loan & Trust Company
Eod
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Journal
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Observatory
Lowa
Battes
Aden
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