Advertisers Hear Hunt and Mann at Farmers Meeting
The Ninth district Advertising Clubs open at Chautauqua park with early disappointing attendance but expected afternoon turnout. Carl Hunt of New York and Fred P. Mann of Devil's Lake speak on sales, advertising and beating mail order rivals, urging farmer and retailer engagement tonight.
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Hunt
Mann
Advertising Clubs of the World
Chautauqua Park
Adrien
Winfield
Wellman
North English
Advertising club smoker fosters town welcome and music
A small crowd gathered for a welcoming smoker by the Advertising club. Munson's orchestra of Muscatine opened with lively tunes, followed by the Washington band in full uniforms. The event generated good will and strong audience reaction.
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Munson
Muscatine
Washington Band
Washington
Saskatchewan
Nua
Glidden
G. B
New Yorker Admits He Likes Washington
Carl Hunt of New York praised Washington in a Advertising club convention address saying locals seem to like Washington. He noted towns with reserved attitudes lack such warmth. Hunt, part of a lager community enjoying the outing, requested a tent over a hotel room as visitors stay in Chautauqua park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Enalin
Washington Advertising Club
England
Thrat Lou Holland
Kansas City
World’s Organization
Prince of Wales
Hunts
London
Mr. Hunt
Washington
Carl Hunt
New York
Advertising Club
Hunt
Chautauqua Park
Exhibition Night Delivers Boxing Bout and Violin Spotlight
Lloyd Cook and Glenn Davis staged a five round boxing match with Cook holding the edge throughout. Elmer McKinley, Crawfordsville’s violinist, earned strong ovations for a program featuring Turkey in the Straw and other old favorites. A disruption by I Rothschild sparked a mock trial ending in a staged shooting of Carl Hunt of New York. Washington Ad club guests enjoyed sandwiches, punch, and Missouri corn cob pipes as Willis Jones and Mrs I E Mitchell returned from travels.
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Lloyd Cook
Glenn Davis
Cook
Mayer Alberson
Elmer McKinley
Crawfordsville
Washington
Mr. McKinley
I. Rothschild
Carl Hunt
New York
Rothschild
A. N. Alberson
Charles A. Dewey
F. L. Wilson
Mr. Hunt
Hunt
Washington Ad Club
Missouri
Death claims Mabel E. Sutton in Washington home
Miss Mabel Ella Sutton died at six this morning at her mother's home, 456 South Ninth Avenue, from Brights disease. Born July 11, 1893, six miles west of Washington, she taught in Iowa and Georgia before poor health ended her teaching. Survived by her mother, one brother J A Sutton of Redonda Beach, Calif., and three sisters G E Taylor, Hazel Richards, and Phianna Sutton. Funeral Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the home, Rev. Kern and Dr W W Bowers presiding.
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Mabel Ella Sutten
W. L. M. Sutten
South
Ninth Avenue
Bright
Washington
Churchill County
Nevada
Iowa
Ainsworth
Georgia
J. A. Sutton
Redonda Beach
Calif
G. E. Taylor
Stockton
Hazel Richards
Wayland
Phianna Sutton
Legion Post Members Head to Ottumwa Convention
Led by the Washington band, a delegation from Leon Beatty post American Legion boarded a Milwaukee local train to Ottumwa for the state Legion convention. About thirty Legionaires rode the train while others traveled by car, with the Washington outfit to play a conspicuous role in the parade.
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Washington
Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Milwaukee
Ottumwa
State Legion
Legion
Washington, Iowa
Leon Hearty Post
No 29
Two Year Old Drowns in Ryan Iowa
James Cole, a two year old boy, drowned this afternoon in an earthen jar of water at Ryan Iowa. First aid attempts to revive the child were unsuccessful.
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Babe
Ryan, IA
Ryan
James Coleman
Strange Occupation Smelter Passes After Fifty Years in Brewery
An English man died recently who spent nearly fifty years as a “smelter” in a brewery. For half a century he inspected empty beer barrels weekly, sniffing for defects and rejecting the “stiukers.” His exact judgment would have made a sharp critic if his taste had wider reach.
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England
Whistling Tree of So Gan Sounds Like Sweet Flute
A species called vonecin in So Gan is locally named the whistling tree. Its extremely hollow sheet sheaths emit a sound as low as a Very Sweet-tumernt flute, producing a unique natural whistle.
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So Gan
Shunned by the Wise Tricks and Treachery Quote
A fragment quotes Benjamin Franklin on fools and wit, noting that treachery and dishonest tricks lack wisdom. It presents a concise moral about integrity and intelligence.
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HenjJamin Franklin
Mann of Devils Lake Speaks at Rotary Luncheon
Fred P. Mann of Devils Lake North Dakota was the noon speaker at the Rotary Club meeting. He discussed Rotary and advertising and explained how his general merchandising business grew to about a half million dollars in a town like Washington. Adrian C Newens of Lincoln Neb and AR Frank R Sage of the city also spoke briefly.
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Fred P. Mann
Devil's Lake
North Dakota
Mann
Chicago
Devils Lake
Rotary
Mr. Mann
Rotarians
Washington
Adrian C. Newens
Lincoln
Neb
Mr. Newens
Frank R. Sage
Keeley
Crowe Defends Death Penalty in Leopold Loeb Case
Chicago August 26 State's Attorney Robert E Crowe attacks defense alienists theories of split personality childish compact and phantasies of dreamland as mitigating factors in the Leopold Loeb murder case He argues for the death penalty for the two wealthy defendants and vows a lengthy final argument to follow.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Bobby Franks
Robert E. Crowe
Commonwealth
Nathan Lopold Jr
Richard Loeb
Crowe
Nathan Leopold Jr
Mooney predicts revival of business at Cotton States meeting
Memphis Tenn Aug 26 C J Mooney publisher of the Commercial Appeal and AP vice president told the Tenth annual convention of the Cotton States Merchants Association that a revival in business activity is imminent and merchants have an unprecedented opportunity. He contrasted conditions of August 1924 with today noting progress achieved.
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Memphis
Tenn
Cotton States Merchants' Association
C J. P. Mooney
The
Commercial Appeal
Associated Press
Right and Wrong Men on What They Deserve
The author argues both sides misview what they deserve, usually justified only when they feel they have earned it. The writing suggests a moral reading of merit and fate, reflecting a cautious stance on fairness and self-perception.
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Deni
Uncle Eben Enjoys Song Words From A Speaker
Uncle Eben remarks that hearing a speaker use song words pleases him even if comprehension is limited. He feels the words acknowledge his intelligence and charm.
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Uncle Eben
Mrs H H Payne Returns Home After Operation
Mrs H H Payne came back home last evening after a successful operation at Mercy Hospital in Iowa. He is recovering well and relatives and friends are relieved to have her home again.
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H. H. Payne
Mercey Hospital
Lowa Ae
Bedside Manner Quip Highlights Medical Billing
A Santa Barbara News item quotes a doctor in a light hearted exchange about billing. The doctor notes the hassle of red tape in extracting money from a very ill patient, reflecting public humor about medical costs.
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Santa Barbara
Misplaced O K Leads to Trouble Over Approval
A cautionary line warns that approving something without proper checks creates trouble. The remark emphasizes the risk of skipping the initial zeroing or verification step before granting consent or clearance.
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O. K
Bamboo Pipe Organ Plays Old Filipino Tradition
An organ built from native bamboo has been used in the Philippines for over a century, producing a distinctive sound in local ceremonies and concerts.
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Philippines
Local residents prepare for fall travel and visits
Several families plan journeys and home visits as they return from summer. Mrs Walter Peterson asks mothers with children to bring them to Rock Island station for the 8 35 train Friday morning. Mrs Emma Bennett and grandson Dale Jones traveled to Crawfordsville and returned to Mediapolis after a visit with friends. Mrs W M FitzWilliam and family depart for Burlington for a short stay. Mrs Sawhill and children Sue and William expect a Seattle visit then return to town. Esther Welch arrives home from Colorado after stops in Omaha Red Oak Sheboygan Fairfield.
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Ainsworth
Mne
Oe Cago
Esther Welch
West
Colorado
Omaha
Red Oak
Shebandoah
Fairfield
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National Farm Bureau Federation
Walter Brown
Washington County Farm Bureau
Eastin
Stor
A Ee
Iorporeteih
J. C. Penney Company
New Yorker
Willis Jones
Louis Jones
Sigourney
I. E. Mitchell
Rawfordsville
Mabel E. Sutten
OF Brights Disease
Legion Post
Evening Journal
Inquire Journal
Boyd Berda
Superior
C. A. Reubsam
J. J. T. Wengers
North Marion Ave
A. E. Putnam & Sons
Carl J. Roberts
HEDGE _ POSTS
Floyd Banks
West Chester
Long
Second Street
Bite
Iowa Ave
Ares
Rublo
Cafe Journal
Geof W. Stewart
R. G. Wessler
City
Quest
D. G. Knottnerus
Eben
Lyon
Lyon Baking Company
Arnold
N. E. Corner Square
Orpheum Theatre
Fairfield, Iowa
Helen Jones
Haskins
Emma* Bennett
Dale Jones
Mediapolis
Walter Anderson
Mable Neilson
Mrs. W. M. Fitzwil
Liam
Burlington
W. R. Sawhill
Mary Louise
William
Seattle
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Satin
Migs
Buttes
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