Merchants Consider Closing Tuesday for Bryan Lecture
Washington business leaders discuss closing stores for two to three hours next Tuesday afternoon to let employees attend William Jennings Bryan's chautauqua lecture. No formal plan set, but downtown commerce would slow during two to five pm if adopted. Bryan, a former three time presidential candidate, draws crowds from distant areas amid high interest in the event.
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Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Chautauqua
Bryan
Chautauqua Grounds
Florida
Auto Wreck Near Ainworth Sends Man to Hospital
Ainworth Aug 19 William Marsh of Ainworth was in a collision on the White Way southeast of town. A traveling man in a Ford struck Marsh’s car causing it to overturn and leaving Marsh badly bruised while the Ford was seriously damaged. The report also notes a vast stock of watches in Switzerland with no market.
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Aineworth
Ainsworth
William Marsh
Ainaworth
Here
Anniversary Joy For Palmeres In Country Celebration
Mr and Mrs W A Palmer marked their thirty eighth wedding anniversary with a lawn dinner and relatives at their country home. Gifts included a set of dining pieces and cigars presented by W S Saville.
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W. A Palmer
Mr. Palmer
Saville
Home Players Win In Tennis Tourney
Washington Tennis club edged Crawfordsville stars as four players from each town contended on local courts. Montgomery and Gibson led doubles in straight sets 7-5 6-3, while Huston and Mak won 6-1 6-3. Singles saw Clow beat Fletcher 1-6 6-4 6-3 and Gibson taking 6-3 6-0. Huston defeated Appleby 6-2 6-0. Montgomery beat Mak 4-6 6-4 6-3. Tournament continues next Thursday with Washington players, Appleby replaced by Henderson or Chambers.
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Washington Tennis Club
Crawfordsville
Montgomery
Washington
Huston
Gibson
Joe Morehead
Crow
Appleby
Morehead
Fletcher
Mak
Clow
Moréhead
Crawfordville Court
Hender
Chambers
Kalamazoo Bride and Hawarden Superintendent Wed
The former Hawarden hospital superintendent married a Kalamazoo resident who served in the cavalry and machine gun battalion during World War I. The groom, once with the Journal printing force in this county, plans to live with his wife in Kalamazoo after August 21 at 528 Vine Street. The couple will start their new life together after the wedding yesterday.
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University Hospital
Iowa City
Hawarden
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Journal Force
Camp Cody
France
Vine Street
Journal
Rev C W Klein and Ruth Mayer Wed At Mayer Home
The marriage of Rev. C W Klein and Miss Ruth Christina Mayer was solemnized at the bride’s mother Mrs Martha Mayer near West Chester on Wednesday at seven. The ceremony was performed by the groom’s father Rev Mr Klein of Eitsen Minnesota with a double ring service. The bride wore a white crepe de chine frock and carried a bouquet of bride’s roses. An elaborate three course wedding dinner followed.
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Oscar Jacobson
Waukegan
Illinois
Francombe
Catharine
Hulda Hoskins
A. B. Tanning
Milwaukee
West
C. W. Klein
Ruth Christina Mayer
Martha Mayer
West Chester
Mr. Klein
Eitsen
Minnesota
Announcements from local organizations and meetings
Rebekah regular meeting set for Friday at I C O F Hall. M B E Choir to meet Sunday at 4 15 AM for extra rehearsal. Alma Hearne Holland auxiliary and friends picnic Saturday evening at chautauqua meet before 6 30 at Secretary's tent. Carpenter's Local Union No 1208 notes postponed Thursday meeting to September 1 unless called. By order of President Albert Simpson rec secy.
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Rebekah
I. C. O. F. Hall
M. BE
Girla
Alma Hearne Holland Auxiliary
Chautauqua
Albert Simpson
Reverend Klein Weds Local Resident in Washington
The Rev. Mr. Klein and his bride, a Washington country native, married with near relatives and friends as witnesses. They departed for a short honeymoon and will reside near the high school, where Klein serves as pastor of St. Pauls Evangelical and Valley churches and teaches at Washington High School.
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Mr. Klein
Washington
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Valley Church
Keota
Warm Day with Highest July-like Heat Since Mid Summer
The official observer records a maximum temperature %5 above zero. This marks the warmest day since the lengthy July heat spell.
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Flowers
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for the sympathy shown in the death of our husband and son and for the beautiful flowers. Mrs Ralph R Lemley Mr and Mrs L L Lemley.
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Ralph R. Lemley
L. L. Lemley
Do Women Like Rascals
The University of California summer history class teacher Professor L J Paetow sparked a debate by claiming many women admire wicked rascal types over saintly men. A Los Angeles canvass finds women disagree with the notion, deeming the professor misguided on gender psychology.
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L. J. Paetow
University of California
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Express
Music's Debt to Ancient Egypt Harp Solo Instrument
The article praises ancient Egypt for its instrument makers whose skill raised the harp to solo status. It notes most other instruments perished while the harp alone endured through history.
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Ancient
Egypt
Troop D Leads Cavalry Review in Iowa National Guard Parade
Washington governor Kendall watched as 133rd and 168th regiments of Iowa National Guard troopers formed a vast parade on a green field. Troop D led the second squadron and drew high praise from observers for its military bearing and Sabre work amid 5000 marching troops and the Otumwa band.
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Iowa National Guard
Kendall
The
Journal
Harry Macon
Colonel Wilson
Major Tinley
Harry 8. Macon
133Rd
168Th
Simerman
Crail
Sam Browne
Eldridge
McMullen
Troop D
First Cavalry
Ottumwa
Suit Seeks 25000 For Child Billy Bruhn Death
Walter Bruhn as administrator of Billy Bruhn's estate files in Fort Dodge district court a $25000 damages suit against the Fort Dodge Street Railway Company and motorman Charles Fallon for the death of the boy struck by a street car on April 11 while playing near the tracks.
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DODGE
Billy Bruhn
Walter Bruhn
Fort Dodge Street Railway Company
Charles Fallon
Henry C Curren Seeks New York Mayoral Bid
Henry Curren, current president of the borough of Manhattan, announces his run for mayor of New York, signaling a bid to shape city leadership.
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Henry
Borough of
Manhattan
Fuston Qt Toute
New York
Front car guard fatality after boy run over by streetcar
The motorman Charles Fallon left the car to enter a nearby store. He started the car without noticing a boy seated on the front. The boy was pitched off and run over, dying about a half hour after the accident.
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Charles Fallon
A Humble Dwarf Story Ends With a Wry Headache
A club raconteur recalls a proverb about dwarfs and a tall tale of a stunted specimen. He claims the dwarf’s corn pains caused him to imagine a headache, provoking puzzled but attentive listening from the lone observer.
Restricted Opportunities and a Village Reading Tale
A visitor in a quiet district confronts a strange people and odd events. A man asks a village woman if she can read. she recalls a single school day in the evening without light and a missing teacher.
Hoover to address Shenandoah fiftieth anniversary
Hoove r Hoover secretary of commerce will visit Shenandoah during old settlers week October 9 to 15 to help celebrate the golden anniversary He will deliver an address and carry a message from the president to the middle west on agricultural interests and transportation issues for farmers.
Rubalyat Poem Form Description
A brief note explains rubalyat as plural rubal. It defines rubal as a quatrain or stanza sung in a stanga style, describing the verse form and its composition approach within traditional poetic structures.
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