Firemen's race ends in Hooks victory after two trials
The final in a trio of matches between Hooks and Gazells on the east square ended with the Hooks winning by seven seconds. First trial failed for both teams due to hydrant issues. second run by Hooks clocked 28 seconds, Gazells 35. Judges tally Hooks 30 points to Gazells 14.
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Hook and Ladder Company
Gazells
Jake Minick
Sam Hoyt
G. Grall
N. H. Jones
Jno
Teeter
Hooks
Reister
Crop Bulletin Highlights Strong Yields for Iowa Crops
Des Moines reports a warm week with heavy rainfall in spots. Windstorms on the 23rd caused local damage while threshing lags in the north and center. Corn matures toward harvest. fall pasturage will ease hay shortages. apples are light statewide, especially late varieties.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Wright Family Dinner Draws Twenty Five Relatives
Mrs T J Berdo hosted a six o clock dinner Saturday with Mrs Emma Berdo of Oklahoma among the guests. The last of six daughters returned home as one brother Elmore could not attend from Kansas. Grandchildren and cousins brought the crowd to twenty five, with lively table talk and stories from the women.
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Wright
T. J. Berdo
Emma Berdo
Oklahoma
Elmore
Kansas
Special train to Des Moines draws dozen travelers
Thirty five tickets were sold this morning for Des Moines on the special train. The group includes James Palmer and wife, Rh A Hutton and wife, George Kennedy, Wm Nicholson and wife, Ed Mayhew, Sarah Conrad of Noble, Dr. Dewey and wife, Job McClelland and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Washington
James Palmer
Rh. A. Hutton
George Kennedy
Wm. Nicholson
Ed Mayhew
Sarah Conrad
Noble
Dr. Dewey
Job McClelland
Party at J A Cunningham Home Hosted by Elizabeth Bell
Thirty children enjoyed an afternoon party yesterday at the J A Cunningham home hosted by Elizabeth Bell. From three oclock they played games and were served dainty viands, with Elizbeth Bell establishing a reputation as a charming hostess. Attendees included Charles Batley Ophelia Miller Mildred Morton Louis Anderson Mary Maxwell Virginia Wallace Mildred Stewart Gerald Ashby Margaret Row George Gibson Bessie Bovee Everett Patters Hugh McCartne Leigh Bell Donald Bell Howard DC Alice Cunningham Carl Stephens Edward Brookhart Ruth Wilson Lucile Montgomery Elizabeth Owen Frank Miller Dorothy Harvey Marjorie Cunning ham Harriet Dougherty Owen Wilson Jean Logue Charlie Cunning anningham.
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J. A. Cunningham
Elizabeth Bell
Elizbeth
Charles Batley
Ophelia Miller
Mildred Morton
Louis Anderson
Mary Maxwell
Virginia Wallace
Mildred Stewart
Gerald Ashby
Margaret Row
George Gibson
Bessie Bovee
Everett Patters
Hugh McCartne
Leigh Bell
Donald Bell
Howard
Alice Cunningham
Carl Stephens
Edward Brookhart
Ruth Wilson
Lucile Montgomery
Elizabeth Owen
Frank Miller
Dorothy Harvey
Marjorie Cunning
Looking for a timer and tinner for Kinney hooker work
The speaker targets a timer who will supply material and a tinner to produce Kinney hookers at 35 cents. He invites readers to help locate a suitable tinner and promises quicker availability if the price is acceptable, noting no one balks at Kinney hookers.
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Kinney
Business Partner Wanted for Journal Office Ad
An active man with small capital is urged to apply right away at the Journal office. Contact details show the ad is seeking a business partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journ
Liquor Seizure Case in Squire Foger’s Court
In the morning session a seized liquor package from Ainsworth was tried condemned and destroyed by Constable Bailey. Court business is quiet though upcoming items may bring news. slot machines on the square have been removed and most expect no trade loss if none operate. Next Monday Sept 3 Bethel church to host a two part musical treat by the Choral Institute under Prof Apmadoc with Miss Laura Crozier as accompanist. Washington Ainsworth Cotter and others attend as audience. Local figures E G Rabenold J E McGinnis John Edmunson and J G Rush were in the city yesterday.
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Squire Foger
Ainsworth
Bailey
Bethel Church
Choral Institute
Apmadoc
Chicago
Laura Crozier
Washington
Cotter
News by Telephone: Ainsworth August 27
W A Wilson and son Sherd returned from Illinois. J C Edmunson came back from Chicago with stock. F W Harding traveled to Des Moines. Bert Wilson welcomed a daughter. Arch Stewart A A Carson W W Mason and J A Sherbeck visited Chicago. Simpson Goble arrived to see Mrs Steven Hayden. T J Beard and son Will went to Des Moines. Walter Davis returned from Grandview after visiting parents and conducted services in the park. J K Mayer left for Chicago to attend the encampment.
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W. A. Wilson
Sherd
Illinois
J.C. Edmunson
Chicago
F. W. Harding
Des Moines
Bert Wilson
Arch Stewart
A. A. Carson
W. W. Mason
J. A. Sherbeck
Simpson Goble
Steven Hayden
T. J. Beard
Will
Walter Davis
Grandview
J. K. Mayer
Keota Sends Big Crowd to National Encampment
August 27 Keota reports a large crowd leaving for Chicago to attend the national encampment. Keota beat Muscatine 10 to 4 in a Saturday baseball game. Rev. R Barnes preached at the U P church and a liberal collection was taken for district work. Mr Rogers of Portland visits his niece Mrs H H Lrownell for a Paris expo trip. a Keota Washington game is hinted for Friday.
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Keota
Chicago
Muscatine
R. Barnes
Cuba
U. P
Rogers
Portland
Ore
H. H. Lrownell
Oregon
Washington
Local Notes and Travel Across Town in August
Brighton reports T Emry and son left for Chicago to attend the encampment. Frank Bristow and family visited Richland. Mr. Morris and daughter Ora came from Marsh to visit. Mrs. W T Emry and daughter Julia spent Sunday with R Emry and wife. Verdi notes W L Derby is not well. Bila Irvine and sister Brin ning of Dublin left for Columbus Junction races. J S Vernon of Oska loosa visited relatives and returned home. James Harper left for Chicago. Fred Skola spent Sunday with his mother. Richmond beat Middleburg 13 to 11 in a ball game yesterday.
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T. Emry
Chicago
Frank Bristow
Richland
Mr. Morris
Ora
Marsh
W. T. Emry
Julia
Wade
R. Emry
Verdi
W. L. Derby
Bila Irvine
Mrs. Brinning
Dublin
Columbus Junction
J. S. Vernon
Oskaloosa
James Harper
Fred Skola
Richmond
Middleburg
Reverend Logue speaks to large audience at U P church
August 27 reports Rev Logue preaching to a large crowd at the U P church. T. P. Harbaugh and daughter return from a three week visit with son Harry in Mason City and son Frank in Austin Minnesota. Mrs Howell of Iowa City comes for her father Calvino Craven's illness. Many locals plan to attend the state fair. O R Munro buys 160 head of hogs.
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Logue
Your City
U. P
T. P. Harbaugh
Harry
Mason City
Frank
Austin
Minn
Howell
Lowa City
Calvino Craven
O. R. Munro
Golden Red Coffee At 25 Cents A Pound
Local pantry note promotes Golden Red Coffee as a value buy selling at 25 cents per pound. The simple promotion encourages readers to try this affordable blend.
Delegation Attends Eighth District Convention
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church sent five members to the eighth annual district convention in Iowa City. Delegates were E M Rittenhouse, Chas Latch em, Lottie Meachem, Edith Parrish, and Maude Moothart. The group left this morning for the event.
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Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Iowa City
E M. Rittenhouse
Chas. Latchem
Lottie Meachem
Edith Parrish
Maude Moothart
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Crop Bulletin
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