Fred Martin Wins Golf Tourney at Washington Country Club
Fred Martin captured the golf championship at Washington Country Club defeating Harry Ward on a six hole course. Martin posted 113 in the final 18, Ward 120, with Martin also winning the nine hole event at 49. Consolation winner Hugh McCleery posted 71 to 74 over Judge Dewey.
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Fred Martin
Washington Country Club
Harry Ward
Martin
Ward
John Park
Hugh McCleery
Charles A. Dewey
McCleery
Parks
Stephen
Stutsman
Carter
McKenzie
Dewey
Beil
Finsl
New London Has a Fine Country Club
A Washington committee including Fred W West R S Cook and Ralph Shannon visited the New London Country Club. The 45 acre lake near town supports a well equipped clubhouse, a batting pavilion, landscaped grounds and stocked game fish. Membership stands at 135 with a waiting list as local business men plan to attend the Advertising Clubs convention next week.
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Washington
Fred W. West
R.S. Cook
Ralph Shannon
New London
Davis Address Is Criticized in Speech By Senator Moses
New York aged Aug 23 Senator Moses of New Hampshire chairing the republican senatorial campaign committee criticizes John W Davis at Seagirt N J for praising past American leadership in foreign affairs while linking current Republican rule to foreign policy woes He says Daviss claim of a harmonious army is misleading and implies risks to the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Moses
New Hampshire
John W. Davis
Seagirt
N. J
Davis
America
Council of Nations
Mr. Davis
What's the Matter with the Junction
A Columbus Gazette piece laments the town’s decline since a longtime visitor warns progress is faltering. It questions missing band concerts, a button factory, sewer work, paving, electric light and water plants, merchants, a long running newspaper, brick and tile factory, and the loss of major fairs and weekly sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Gazette
the Gazette
Columbus Junction
Winfield
Washington
West Liberty
Complete docket for court term opens September
The September term opens with Judge Charles A. Dewey presiding. The clerk’s office prepares the official docket for printing as trial notices are filed and juries summoned. Several note and receivership cases appear, including actions involving Farmers and Merchants State Bank and Citizens Savings Bank of Riverside.
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J. D. Glasgow
Charles A. Dewey
Washington
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Women Petition Against Coffee of 1674 Sparks Moral Debate
The 1674 women's petition denounces coffee saying it makes men unfruitful and would ruin the offspring of their ancestors. It claims coffee turns men toward folly, with husbands stopping on domestic errands to drink coffee en route.
Cultivate a Hobby, Says Doctor on Work and Retirement
Dr. H R Kenwood at London University warns that business men with no hobby risk unhappiness after retirement and a protracted decline. He emphasizes leisure pursuits sustain well being beyond active work.
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H. R. Kenwood
London University
Not enough context to place C. J. back on the map
The fragment notes an aim to revive C. J. in a business context. It hints at rebuilding visibility and economic footing but provides no dates people organizations or concrete actions beyond broad intent.
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C. J
Dutch Creek Township Fair Draws Large Valley Crowd
Ideal weather aided the first Dutch Creek township fair at the Walter Sheets home in Valley neighborhood with a large crowd enjoying games contests livestock and farm produce exhibits and an afternoon address by Senator S W Brookhart. A Washington contingent participated and Saturday business and threshing reduced attendance somewhat.
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Dutch Creek Township
Walter Sheets
Valley
Washington
S. W. Brookhart
Advertising convention set to open Monday evening
The convention of advertising men and merchants will begin Monday evening at the chautauqua grounds with most preparations completed. Delegations from nearby towns plan to attend all sessions or at least one day, and a banquet is planned for Wednesday. Carl Hunt of the Associated Advertising Clubs arrives Monday morning, and Fred Mann will join Monday evening after a Rotary Club address in Davenport. Free event rooms for 200 people are reserved, tents are donated, and watchmen will guard the property.
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Chautauqua
Carl Hunt
Associated Advertising Clubs
New York
Fred P. Mann
Davenport
Naa
Rotary Club
Oigeretee & Ton
Shipstead Links Wheat Price Rise to La Follette Candidacy
Senator Henrik Shipstead told a Seattle audience that American farmers are fed sugared water through higher wheat prices aimed at deterring support for Senator Robert M. La Follette. He said the Republican Party and big bankers drive price hikes to aid their interests.
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Seattle
Wash
Robert M. la Follete
Henrik Shipstead
Minnesota
Progressive Party
Shipstead
Republican Party
Health tent at Washington chautauqua yields wide public help
Hundreds visited the health tent at the Washington chautauqua with lasting benefits. Dr C W Stewart reports dental and surgical care for children, weight and measurement days, and a planned tonsil clinic at the county hospital. Parents are urged to bring younger children for guidance from health workers.
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Washington
Stewart
County Health Service
Iowa Under Fire Is Great War Picture
Town ex service men praise Iowa Under Fire coming to the Graham Theatre for an engagement starting September 4. They call it the best pictorial history of real war activities to date and say it hits at the heart of Iowa troops from opening title to final reel.
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Iowa
Graham
Lowa
Local Fraternal and Club Meetings Announced
Notices list meetings and events across several groups. Past Noble Grand Circle and K P Lodge schedule Monday and next Monday nights. Rebekah Convention district 92 meets August 28 at Wellman. Rosemary club plans a August 27 home gathering. Pilotsburg Ladies Aid picnic set August 27 at Sunsets Park with basket dinners. Booster Club to meet with Mrs. Axel Anderson next Tuesday afternoon.
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Rebekah
92Nd District
Wellman
Pilotsburg
Booster Club
Axel Anderson
Bethel Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society Meets
The Woman's Missionary Society of Bethel Presbyterian Church will meet with Miss Edith Recod on Wednesday August 27 at 2 PM. Meeting at 6313.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Edith Recod
Pulver Reunion at Keota Park Keota Iowa
Pulver reunion arranged for Keota Park Keota Iowa with details unclear due to damaged text. Event location identified, date partially legible and time unspecified.
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Pulver
Keota Park
Keota
Iowa
Ion
I Can’t Wait for Love, Says Little Sister
A Chicago Journal piece recalls a scene where a young girl jumps into a suitor’s lap and whispers love, asking him to wait until she grows up before they marry, while he plans to wed her older sister instead.
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Dan
Chicago Journal
Inception of Daylight Saving Across Nations
The concept began in England in 1907 with William Willett's The Waste of Daylight. Britain enacted daylight saving in 1916, followed by Denmark Germany Holland Italy France Portugal and Australia in 1917.
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England
William Willett
Great Britain
Denmark
Germany
Holland
Italy
France
Portugal
Australia
Republic of San Marine History Claims Independence
A note about the Republic of San Marine described as an independent European state founded in the fourth century by Marinus, a Dalmatian monk. The text asserts San Marine has never lost its independence.
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Tlonk
Republic of San Marine
Value Friend Admonition in Bacon Tone
A compact reflection on friendship guiding work and choices. It cites Bacon to contrast best recipes with best conduct and implies practical wisdom from a trusted source. The line emphasizes prudent action and moral guidance from a familiar advisor.
Yeoman Lodge Regular Meeting Notice
Regular meeting of Yeoman Lodge scheduled for Tuesday evening at 7 20 at Woodman Hall 6318. Members are urged to attend for routine lodge business and fellowship.
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Hhe K
P. Lodge
W. H. Sigafoose
C. Co
Yeoman Lodge
Woodman Hall
Vitzeberh Stark’s Will and Estate Reported
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Vitzeberh Stark wife of Gen John Stark of levebariomien fame owning a remnant near Starks and reference a will or settlement. Details are garbled with place names and dates unclear.
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Vitzeberh Stark
John Btark
Levebariomien
Owen
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H. J. Ward & Co
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H. C. Schnoebelen
Ray Walton
R. L. Lytle
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Mearle Muneen
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T O. Nicholson
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Iowa Gas & Plectric Co
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Iowa Clay Products Co
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H. F. Griffin
Commercial Savings Bank of Des Moines
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R. E. Tobin
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Valley Today
FIN FF Delega
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M Guerite Jordan
Health Service
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Howard Vencox
Rosemary Club
M. J. Koehler
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Pilotsburg Ladies Aid Society
Clara
Evening Journal
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Washington Steam Laundry
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North Marion Ave
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Care Journal
West Washington Street
Inquire Journal Office
Rock Island
Ainsworth
L Weave Journal
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Windsor
Conn
Dang
Weed
U. S
United States
Waterbury
South
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Heash
Bert Tracy
Brighton
Migs
Buttes
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