Unveil statue of A Lincoln Norris speaks at ceremony
Unclear text describes an unveiling in Freeport of a statue titled Lincoln, the Debate. Norris and Douglas participate in a debate about Lincoln’s ideals and doctrines, railing against monopolies and war profits. The wording is garbled but centers on a tribute and political argument surrounding slavery and national policy.
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Nebraska
Freeport
Jorge W. Noctis
Norris
Steph Douglas
W. T. Rawlegh
Lincoln
Ainsworth Schools Set to Open September 2
Ainsworth plans a teachers meeting August 21 at the high school auditorium. September 2 will offer a forenoon session for enrolment and lessons assignments, with regular classes to follow on September 3. Superintendent Trezona and Principal Coleman lead preparations for the new school year.
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Trezona
Board of Education
Thanitor
Phipal Coleman
Fairfield Frolic Boosters In Town
A Fairfield delegation visited Washington to promote the upcoming tall fro les event to be held next Monday and Tuesday September 2 and 3. The group arrived with a band that marched around the square and handed out handbills while tickets were sold on a car to be given away by the movement. Fairfield has arranged a program for the two days and the Washington baseball team is set to play as a featured attraction.
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Fairfield
Washington
Wednesday's Five Best Radio Features
A brief UPI wire item lists radio features across WOR CBS WEAF NBC and WIZ networks. It notes time slots including Thelma York and a vacation for Klein Klothing Ko with various show titles such as Patience and The Stromberg Carlson hour.
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United Press
CBS
Simmons
NBC
Stromberg Carlson
Christmas Greeting Card a Best Seller in 1920s
Aug 27 report notes Christmas greeting cards were a best seller while Valentine cards wane. A convention of letter crafters discusses steady demand for Christmas cards as posts reset, with families receiving many greetings before the holiday season.
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Valentine
Eapolis
Fon
S. Parker
Erage
Tennis tournament proves popular at YWCA YMCA event
The YWCA YMA tennis tournament draws growing interest with many signed up and more expected before Wednesday. The event opens Thursday afternoon with attractive trophies for first through third places and detailed rules on disqualification, defaults, and match formats.
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Y.W
Y. Mal
Num
Stemnnis
Altho
Y. W
Riots in Palestine Seen Widening as British Rush Reinforcements
United Press reports escalating clashes between Jews and Arabs in Palestine with hundreds killed and wounded. British reinforcements and ships from the empire head toward Palestine despite cross-border hostility. Hebron massacre casualties reported, and students at a local school in Hebron are now said to be safe after the attack.
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United Press
Palestine
Sign Office
Hatrels
Polute
British Colonial Office
Hebron
Saturde
Megas Ae Hick Cook
United
Beirut
Syria
London
Telegraph
Cav
Sur
Attendance Record at State Fair Again Broken
State fair attendance broke records again with 56 879 visitors on opening days. Today more crowds were expected as exhibits, sideshows, and grandstands drew families plus farm bureau attendees. Judging of top exhibitors continued and the selection will be announced tomorrow afternoon. A steam cooker explosion injured two women at a Highland Park restaurant.
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Aus
Hendaner
Farm Bureau
Tran Daled
Clyde Henson
Highland Park
Sign for Airmen Painted on School Roof in Washington
This morning Harrison Dodder and Mert King painted Washington in large letters on the roof of the main west wing of the high school. The bold letters, seven feet high in yellow with black trim, will guide aviators and zeppelin passengers passing over the area. Winds push the letters along the roof as they stretch east and north.
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Washington
Harrison Dodder
Mert King
Council Bluffs City Votes to Finance Airport
In a tight council vote a special election approved a levy to fund the municipal airport project. Authorities note the measure creates a dedicated revenue source for airport development and operations.
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Counch
Bluffs
Connei
Grain Corporation Organized With Aid of U S Farm Board
Grain interests rally around a $20 million Farmers National Grain Corporation formed with aid from the U S Farm Board. Board members and 154 committee members discuss constitution and by laws as Samuel McKervie and others prepare to guide the plan, aiming to stabilize grain markets and act as a clearing house for small co operative groups.
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Chicago
Ang
National Grain+ Corporation
Federal Farm Board
Farm Board
Samuel McKervie
Nebraska
Wile
Mam Legge
James €. Stone
Kentucky
Carl
Oklahoma City
Will Schilling
Minnesota
Mississippi River Steamer Goes Down Near Ensley
Memphis Tenn Aug 27 The Mississippi river packet Verne Swain carrying $2 passengers and 4 crew of nine struck a shag 11 miles south of here near Ensley last night and sank No casualties occurred as all aboard were taken off by the gulf port federal large line towboat before the Swain went down There was no confusion among passengers when the boat hit the water officers said All aboard were removed to safety before danger emerged
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Memphis
Tenn
Verne
Swain
Here
Ensley
San
Gulf Port Federal
Race for State Legion Commander Stirs Des Moines Area
In Marshalltown days of nomination for state Legion commander drew focus on Volney Dike from Des Moines and Shaw of Sigourney or Albia as leading contenders. Delegates, past officials, and farm leaders attended as meetings marked by campaigns and parade plans at county fair grounds.
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Marshalltown
Volney Dike
Des Moines
Shaw
Sigourney
M Albia
Robert Barry Halden
Suffi Shaw
Jen
Mear
J.C. Lewis
Town Federation of
Howard
American Farm
Gwendolyn Dowell
J. R
the Legion
Legion
Man Freed From Rocks at Bottom of Well
ALEGAN Mich man released from a 30 foot well where he was trapped for hours after a dozen rescue attempts failed. George Poot rest in hospital with bruises and exhaustion as rescuers used ropes and a gas mask to extract him.
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Alegan
Mich
George Poot
Peet
Sas
Lees
Dutch Creek fair to host wide concert and events
The Dutch Creek fair features Washington concert day and the Jean Lew and Bugte corps performing at all concerts. Activities run from morning horsehoes and bicycle races to band performances and an evening talent comedy It Happened in June staged by Dutch Creek youths with local players Ruth Luers and others. Senator A H Bergman to speak at 1 30 pm between concerts. A chicken dinner is served from four PM.
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Dutch Creek Fair
Washington
Jean Lew and Bugte
Marshalltown
Pharsdamend
A. H. Bergman
Newton
Ladies of
Dutch Creek
L. B. Lupton
Breen
Mr. Liton
Ruth Luers
Ebleen Tinnes
June Sheets
Anni Sheets
Gladys Sheets
Homer May
Graf Zeppelin Wins Through Gusty Southwest Gale
The Graf Zeppelin sped across arid Southwest lands into clear skies bound for Lakehurst from Los Angeles. Commanded by Dr. Hugo Eeken, the airship faced headwinds yet maintained excellent progress, over Tucson at 12 25 p m EST, with routes planned toward St Louis or via New Orleans and Birmingham. Weather officials noted favorable flying conditions for the central Mississippi route if chosen.
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United — Press
Souther Arizon
Lakehurst
Los Angeles
Calif
Tucson Ariz
Hugo Eekenmander
St. Louis
New Orleans
Birmingham
Ogo Eekener
Mississippi Valley
United States Weather al
Hugo Bekener
Paso
United States Weather Bureau
Rotary Club Delights with Fine Music Program
The Rotary club enjoyed a musical program during the regular evening meeting. Mrs Dodd served a chicken dinner, Frank J. Sage presided, and entertainers included Mrs HON Schuster and Mrs Dickerson. J D Dayton and the Schusters performed violin and vocal numbers, with Nellie Gray and other selections delighting the attendees. Plans for an inter-city meeting at Fairfield were discussed.
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Rotary Club
Dodd
Frank J. Sage
Ka Hammer
River
Aew
Fairfield
Fon
Will Bowers
Hon
Schuster
Dickerson
Swhn
Daryl
Dayton
Nellie Gray
Darst Dayton
Western College
Inter
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