Travelers recount westward trip and late G M Smith
Mrs. Anna L Bowman and Mrs. Flossie Sherbeck share a westward journey featuring Salt Lake City Columbia highway Mt Hood Crater Lake Redwood forest Yosemite and Long Beach via the Ridge route from Bakersfield The notes center on the late G M Smith formerly of the community with details provided by his daughter Blanche
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Anna L. Bowman
Flossie Sherbeck
Salt Lake City
Columbia Highway
Mt. Hood
Crater Lake
Redwood Forest
Yosemite
Long Beach
Bakersfield
G. M. Smith
Blanche
Mr. Smith
Smith
George M
West
Healthful laxative for all ages promises safe relief
The advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a trusted laxative for children and adults. It claims strict laboratory supervision and use of fresh herbs, asserting it is the world's best selling laxative in ready to use bottles sold at drugstores.
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Dr. Caldwell
Long Beach Pioneering Resident Dies at 91
Funeral notices recall the life of Bert Smith born in England who died August 4 at age 91. A Long Beach resident for 25 years, he lived in Washington Iowa before moving to California with his wife and daughter Blanche. Survived by daughter Blanche I Smith and son Bert Smith, plus sister Carrie Parker of Missouri. He witnessed Kansas migration by wagon train, life in Grace Hill, and Long Beach’s growth from a village to a city with oil prosperity. He remained mentally sharp throughout his later years.
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Ue Sixth Street
England
Long Beach
Washington
Iowa
First Baptist Church
Blanche I. Smith
Bert Smith
Pasadena
Carrie Parker
Missouri
Kansas
California
Physicians Endorse Phillips Milk of Magnesia for Mothers
From pregnancy through weaning Phillips Milk of Magnesia aids nausea heartburn morning sickness and digestion. It acts as a mild laxative and can replace lime water for neutralizing cow milk in infant feeding. Available in 25¢ and 10c bottles at drug stores with a free health booklet offered by the Phillips Chemical Company.
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Magnesia
Phillips
Phillips Milk of
Milk of
U. S
Chas H. Phillips Chemical
Chas. H. Phillips
Phillips Co
Hudson St
New York
N. Y
Last Words and Quiet Passing of a Beloved Father
A long illness ended as a Washington Baptist layman, aged gentleman, died with his son Bert at his side. Mrs Smith had preceded him by three years. His daughter cared for him with faithful kindness as he murmured Mamma his last audible word. He died peacefully, leaving his children to carry on.
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The
Baptist Church
Washington
Bert
Pasadena
Father
Seven defendants sued for damages in tarred and feathered case
John T. Dejong files a $30,000 damage suit in Orange City against seven local businessmen and farmers who were among 15 who pleaded guilty to illegal assembly and paid $10 fines. Potentially eight more may face suits. Named defendants include Dick Versteeg, George Pass, Gerrit and Arie Van Marel, Vasey Chabott, William and John Willensen.
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Orange City
John T. Dejong
Dick Versteeg
George Pass
Gerrit and
Arie van Marel
Vasey Chabott
William and
John Willensen
Hold Up at City Oil Station Shocks Locals
In Charles City on August 19 two youths robbed an Oil station and escaped with 40 dollars. Police believe the suspects reside in the city.
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Charles City
Honor Dr. Pitts
Dr. William Savay Pitts, renowned for the Little Brown Church in the Vale, was eulogized in a Sunday program marking the doctor's 100th birth anniversary. Worshippers from many states attended the ceremonies.
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Nashua
William Savay Pitts
Little Brown
the Vale
Cedar Rapids Poets Share Readings and Eulogy in Service
Jay G. Sigmund of Cedar Rapids presented his poem Faith of the Singer while Mary Fish gave a eulogy for Dr Pitts. Rev J Merle Stevens of Wisconsin Rapids delivered the address Until I Went into the Sanctuary.
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Jay G. Sigmund
Cedar Rapids
Mary Fish
Pitts
J. Merle Stevens
Wisconsin Rapids
Wis
Des Moines Man Charged After Gun Battle Robbery
Eugene Bledsoe alias Joe Smith was charged with robbery with aggravation and assault after a gun battle with Des Moines police officer Charles Cross. Detectives say Bledsoe confessed to the filling station robbery.
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Des Moines
Eugene Bledsoe
Joe Smith
Charles Cross
Bledsoe
Walton League Elects Iowa Division President
Walter A. J. Baumgartner of Dubuque will be president of the Iowa division of the Izaak Walton league for the coming year.
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Des Moines
Walter A. J. Baumgartner
Dubuque
Iowa
Clarinda Publishing Incorporation and Emergency Levy Approved
Oscar Anderson approved an emergency levy of 18000 dollars for Grantlay county to fund emergencies via county funds. Clarinda Publishing company papers filed with the secretary of state list a 50000 dollar capital and officers Paul B Woolson president G L Caswell vice president George D Woolson secretary and Carl C Caswell treasurer in Clarinda Iowa.
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Des Moines
Oscar Anderson
Grantlay County
Clarinda
Clarinda Publishing Company
Paul B
Woolson
G. L. Caswell
George D. Woolson
Carl C. Caswell
Des Moines Drifter Sings on River with Bars in Window
A Des Moines man identified as Ms Clark guided a boat down the Des Moines River singing the Volga boat song and waving a bottle. Two police officers hailed him from the bank and he toppled the craft, was rescued, and joked I’m all wet to a sergeant.
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Des Moines
Clark
Havre Social Club to Meet With Mrs James Thompson
The Havre Social Club will meet with Mrs James Thompson Thursday afternoon. Roll call will be answered with labor savers lists.
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Havre
James Thompson
Local Masonic Lodges and Train Schedules
Regular lodge meetings listed for Washington Chapter 98 O B S Damascus Shrine 10 WA, and Washington Lodge 29 ALB A M plus Cyrus Chapter 18 ALMS with meeting Fridays. Train timetable includes Golden State Limited No 8 and No 12 Express schedules, Knoxville Branch trains, and Westbound Local passenger No 3 with Southwest Limited No 25.
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Washington
Rose M. Reid
W. M
Della McBride
Damascus Shrine
W.S. of J
Masonic Temple
Edith Pulver
Hazel Haven
Worthy
Washington Lodge No
Alb
A. M
E. E. Stutsman
W M
A. W. Yard
Cyrus
J. W. Enslin
H. P
A W. Yard
Golden State Limited
California
Knoxville
Southwest Limited
Giants Near NL Second As Robins Drop To Pirates
The New York Giants sit a point from second in the NL as they resume against the St Louis Cards after a 20 of 26 run. Brooklyn loses to Pittsburgh 8 4 while Glenn Wright’s ninth inning homer gives Robins a brief lead before Pittsburgh wins. Cubs beat Phillies 17 3 as Hack Wilson nears NL home run mark with 42nd of season. Yanks top White Sox 11 4 with Pennock 10th win. A’s beat Browns 6 4 behind Earnshaw 19th victory. Washington tops Detroit 4 0. Cleveland and Boston rained out.
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United Tress
New York Giants
St. Louis
Giants
Brooklyn Robins
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brooklyn
Pirates
Batrels
Cubs
Phillies
Chicago Cube
Hack Wilsor
George Earnshaw
Philadelphia Athletics
St. Louis Browns
Athletics
Walter Stewart
A’s
Yanks
Bump White
Sos
Herb Pennock
New York Yankees
Chicago White
Cattle Market Forecast Predicted by B. B. Enman
Chicago today reports a gradual improvement in the cattle market as predicted by B. B. Enman. The forecasts suggest higher prices and steadier demand ahead for cattle producers and market observers.
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Chicago
B. Enman
Denman urges farmers to join marketing co operatives
The speaker notes those needing financial aid should contact the National Livestock Marketing Association in Chicago and urges farmers and ranchmen to join a cooperative marketing association.
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National Livestock Marketing Association
Chicago
Denman
Friendship Club to Host Family Picnic at Iowa City Park
The Friendship club announces a family picnic at Iowa City Park on Friday August 22. Members are invited to bring a dish to share and participate in games and activities for all ages.
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Friendship Club
Iowa City Park
Local professional listings on East Main and Bailey area
Directory style advertisement lists law firms Livingston and Eicher Wilson and Wilson Co E E Stutsman M D obstetrics and pediatrics at West Main 214 office details Dr W J Masson over Moore Welch Shoe store Jones Funeral Home osteopathic services at Bailey Building Sherman Funeral Home ambulance service and a beauty ad It pays to look well with contact numbers and locations across town
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W. J. Masson
Moore-Welch Shoe Store
East Side Square
Oltfice
Res
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Iowa Briefs
Honor Dr. Pitts
Hotel Sherman
Air Travelers Headquarters
Curtis-Reynolds
Frank W. Bering
National Air Races
Randolph ‘Clark
Lane
LA Salle
Musical Navigator
Railway Time Table Co
P. m
L. Goodlander
J. C. MacKay
QO Bel
INS
Pittss
Budge
Federal Farm Board
Farm Board
Bowen
Geo. L. McDaniel
Washington, Towa
Pve
Wapello County Fair
Eldon
Who's Who
the Journal
T. A. Michels
Ward
Baldrige
T. L. Brookhart Law Abstracts
Palm Loans
West Graham Theatre
Washington St
Livingston & Eicher
W. Livingston and &. C. Eicher
West Main Bt
Morrison & Morrison
Edmund VD
George
Morrison
Noruede Square
W. Main St
Wilson & Wilson Co
J. Wilson and
C. C. Wil
Journal Office
East Main St
DR. O. F. Boller
Commercial Bank Corner
West Wash
M. D. Eve
Bailey Building
Hal
C. W. McLaughlin, M. D
West Main St
Penney Store
W. L. Alcorn, M. D
Lemmon
Staire
Kyle, M.D
Nicola & Harmon
North Side Square
J. M. Lloyd, M. D
West Main Street
Osteopathic
Preston Letter, D. O
T. J. Pease
Penney Store Corner
Court House
West Main
Lemmon's Pharmacy
W. D. Dwyer Bailey
Northeast Corner Square
Jones Funeral Home
East Main
A. W. Clow, D. O
West Chester
D. BR. Steninger
Day Or Wight
Ferguson
Sherman Funeral Home
West Side Square
Rickey’s Shop
Tin
Fred
Iowa Ave
Johnson Grocery
Klein’s
W. FP
Jurging & Son
J. W. Bidwell
S. Marion Ave
Sherman Drug Store
Wash
Nat. Bank
Red
Chiropractors
Charles C. Brown
Beam & Carson
North
Milady
Beautie
Marcels
Shamipoos
John W. Applegate
On Hall
Graham Theatre
L. H. Orrland CO
Auto Service
Armstrong Bros
Chrysler Agency
Wash. Nat. Bank
Tucker & Eicher Repair and
Chevrolet
J. and M. Tire
Jacobs and Mangold
Commercial Bank
J. Pranzem
Exide
Stowa Ave
Bralph W Thompson
Basney
Buso
PRA
Sues
McCoy
Pire
Wanu
Situ
Lemley & Yard
D. Luers
Insurance Agency
Jefferson St
RC. Perguson
C. FE. Bassler
Ainsworth
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