John Brown in West Branch Iowa A 19th Century Shrine Debate
In West Branch Iowa Col C J Wilson and Judge J T Moffitt urge restoring and preserving the old cement and gravel house that served as John Brown and his followers winter headquarters in 1856 57. They recall Brown first visited West Branch in 1856 and later went to Springdale to establish winter headquarters amid the Kansas conflict.
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John Brown
West Branch
Kansas
Harper's Ferry
Iowa
C. J. Wilson
J. T. Moffitt
Tipton
United States
Brown
Springdale
Kansas Territory
Daily Lessons in English Word Usage and Pronunciation
A newspaper card notes guidance on common word misuses and pronunciation. It defines endowment as natural capacity or talent and gives example of strong mental endowments aiding someone.
Preservation View of John Brown House Delivers Historic Call
The piece argues for preserving John Brown’s winter house as a site of historical importance. It notes Brown’s martyrlike legacy, quaker neighbors’ mixed views, and pilgrimages to the site, urging restoration to keep the spirit of Brown alive and the spot identifiable for future visitors.
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John Brown
Brown
Colonel Wilson
Women voters give Hoover Curtis edge in 1928 race
Hoover and Curtis lead in organizing women voters across states with strong support from their wartime food administration record. A well funded Republican women's division drives momentum, while state fairs and speeches, including Curtis at the New York fair August 28, shape early campaign dynamics. Oklahoma's papers may swing without Democratic endorsements.
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Washington, D. C
Hoover
Curtis
Lindberg
Paris
Republican National Headquarters
Hooover
New York State
Kansas
Charles Curtis
James Gang
New York State Fair
Cyrause
Oklahoma
John W. Davis
E. K. Gaylord
Daily Oklahoman
Oklahoma Daily Times
Richard Lloyd Jones
Tulsa Tribune
New York World
Maxwell Family Leaps Back to 1857 at Crawfordsville Reunion
The 61st Maxwell reunion gathered 46 members and guests at the Clyde Maxwell farmstead near Crawfordsville on August 24. Out-of-state attendees included J. Y. Whiteman of Biggsville Illinois and Mrs. John Wooley of Columbia Missouri, with Rev. Fred Blick and Miss Mabel Blick among locals. Officers elected were Harry Maxwell president Leland Maxwell vice president and Clarence Logan secretary. A musical play Receiving the Parson was performed by the Ladies Aid with vintage items on stage.
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Crawfordsville
R. E. Davis
Lime Springs
Iowa
Flora Hoover
Minnie
Albia
Minnie Sprague
Clyde Maxwell
Maxwell
J. George Maxwell
John Lease
J. Y. Whiteman
Biggsville
Ill
John Wooley
Columbia
John Ewing
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Henderson
Mary McCall
Crainfordsville
Fred Blick
Pittsburg
Mabel Blick
Washington
Harry Maxwell
Leland Maxwell
Clarence Logan
Dutch Creek Fair Chicken Supper Planned for Aug 30
Valley notes from Aug 24 report Ladies' Aid held an old day meeting with sixteen members and three guests at the church. They quilted and planned the August 30 chicken supper for the fifth annual Dutch Creek Fair. An error about minister salary donation was corrected to one hundred fifty dollars.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
School Announcements Signal Day’s Start Timers
In a bustling classroom scene the teacher calls for silence and names John to read next. The narrative notes students whispering and janitors already preparing as the bell nears, signaling the school day beginning.
Laughable Sketches and Quips From Old Time Comics
A collection of humorous snippets and quick one liners. Jokes range from courtroom banter about presidents to a doctor’s quip and a nutty take on Pasteur treatment. The humor centers on wordplay and light social observations from a past era.
Weather Blasts Town as Storms Rattle Community
A dramatic reflection on the season’s storms recalls dangerous conditions and advice to seek shelter away from fires, radios, windows, metal, drafts, and light while a narrator labeled Jonah laments the hard life during severe weather.
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Jonah
Boy Recovers From Night Crash Near Camp
A boy awakens in his home parlor after a night crash. He recalls traveling from a kids' camp and encountering fear before fainting. His father tends to him as mother helps a hog nearby and plans to learn more tomorrow.
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Bob
Melon Season Delights Prompt Family Snack Request
A family scene opens with a hungry child prompting the father to fix a snack as the boy naps on the couch. In the background the melon season is underway with a call for watermelon and seed removal.
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Dad
Joe Ize
Famous Magician Brings Gorgeous Show to Washington
Rutherford premier magician brings his big company to the New Graham theatre for a three night stand next Monday to Wednesday after a tour of eastern cities. The act features a human cannon ball, the head of death, house of mysteries and Alcadin's lamp among 100 wonders. The production is billed as the largest of its kind ever shown in Washington.
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America
Graham Theatre
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Washington
Twinam
Fair at Oskaloosa Prepares for Iowa Junior State Fair
In Oskaloosa the Iowa Junior State Fair opens soon with September dates. Department superintendents organize exhibits across farm and garden, arts and crafts, pantry stores, and children's arts. Live stock barns brim with Mahaska and neighboring county entries competing for premiums in cattle, horses, swine, sheep, poultry, and other species. Secretary J Perry Lytle leads organization efforts.
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Iowa
Oskaloosa
Mahaska
J. Perry Lytle
Iis
Southern Iowa Fair Promises Largest 1928 Show Yet
Officials announce a big fair with ticket sales under McCarty. Races include county events for horses and mules daily along with harness and galloping races. Fireworks, saddle and driving shows, and boys and girls clubs highlight a full program for all ages.
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Chriss Orokinh
Eck
George W. McCarty
Speed
R. E. Collins
Duncan 84th birthday noted in Columbus Junction
Robert F. Duncan of Columbus Junction marks his 84th birthday Friday. He has been active in stock buying for forty years and lives with his daughter Ollie Shearer. Visitors include Philip Brown and family from Shawnee Oklahoma and others from Morristown New Jersey Cedar Falls Cherokee and Silvis Illinois. Descendants of Andrew Jackson Duncan plan an annual reunion at Chautauqua Park Columbus.
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Columbus Junction
Robert F. Duncan
Duncan
Ollie Shearer
Philip Brown
Shawnee
Oklahoma
J. W. Hubbard
Theodore Cline
Silvis
Ill
Cyril
V. A. Banta
Morristown
N. J
G. H. Jones
Helen Green
Betty Fedderson
Cedar Falls
Andrew Jackson Duncan
Columbus
Chautauqua Park
Virgil Fraze
Dave Iport
H. E. Orr
Helen
Edith
I. A. Endsley
Lulu Orr
Cherokee
Glendale visit to Lincoln relatives extended by family group
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Simmering Jr and family left Glendale Thursday for Lincoln Illinois for a several week visit with relatives. They were joined by August Zieglowsky and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Zieglowsky.
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Glendale
John H. Simmering, Jr
Lincoln
Ilh
August Zieglowsky
Charlie Zieglowsky
Local notices from Havre district update threshing and visits
Amity of the Havre peers notes threshing delays due to wet conditions with hopes for a better season. Harold Anderson moved a threshing outfit to Stanley Marsw Ws placer for Wednesday work. Rosemary Club hosted Mrs. Ralph Waggoner last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Murry Smylie and daughter Helen plan Friday departure for a vacation and state fair attendance. Miss Gertrude Anderson of Brig hton visits the Earle Galloway home.
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Havre
Lendale
Harold Anderson
Stanley Mars
Ralph Waggoner
Rosemary Club
Murry Smylie
Helen
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness
We express our deep gratitude for the many kindnesses shown during the illness of our late husband and father. The courtesies brought us great comfort. Signed Mrs. Nora Sharp and children.
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Nora Sharp
Records broken at the state fair Des Moines
The first day of state fair racing yielded two track records on the half mile dirt track. Gil Schrader of Cedar Rapids won the two mile dash in 2 minutes 2 ½ seconds and captured the Hawkeye sweepstakes. Stig Haugdahl set a mile speed trial record at 30 15 seconds. C. H. French of Mason City won both the three and five mile motorcycle races.
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Des Moines
Gil Schrader
Cedar Rapids
Schrader
Stig Haugdahl
C. H. French
Mason City
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