Lone Tree Engagement and Local Celebrations Featured
Announcement of the engagement between Miss Riva Baker of Lone Tree and Mr Howard Snider of Washington is noted at a social at Mrs T V Shoquist home. The piece also covers a miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Harry Swift, a 48th birthday surprise for A J Gault, a Highland Sewing Circle meeting, a Kansas City couple’s marriage in Anderson Wallace’s home, a Finney eighth grade party with a Christmas theme, and various local social events and decorations.
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Lone Tree
Riva Baker
Howard Snider
Snider
East Third Street
Washington
T. V. Shoquist
Thesday
Christus
Harry Swift
Francis Swift
Swift
Annio Ry
A. J. Gault
West End
A. E. Gault
Crawfordsville
Robert Gault
W. B. Gault
Anderson Wallace
Pearl L. Basnett
Charles W. Johnson
Kansas City
Kansas
M. R. Regan
Columbia
Henderson Wallace
Anna Wallace
Jennie Brashgear
Minnie Steen
Drusilla Basnett
Mr. Johnson
Charles
Richard
J. M. Finney
Ruth Finney
Finney
Iss Eleanor Walker
Princi
L. D. Henderson
Atfit
Anne Busby
Dwight Simerman
Mr. Henderson
Helen Tucker
American Legion Notes Highlight Unity and Post Activities
Washington interview with President Harding defines Americanism as active loyalty under the constitution. Iowa Legion notes dispute rumors of riot at Kansas City convention and describe orderly gathering of 125,000 veterans. Iowa posts plan basketball, Christmas packages for town hospitals, and officer elections, with Cedar Rapids building a new club rooms and Ottumwa reporting strong new member signups.
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Harding
Kansas City
Cedar Rapids Legion
Washington
Hanford Post
American Legion
Cedar Rapids
Legion Post
New American Legion Club Rooms Erected in Victor
Hugo Lindstrom of Churdan husked corn when illness struck him and laid him up for weeks as a new American Legion club rooms building rises in Victor Town.
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American Legion
Hugo Lindstrom
Churdan
Tax Relief for Legion and Charities Under 1921 Act
No war tax will be charged on ad missions to The American Legion and religious, educational and charitable groups if proceeds benefit the organizations. This saves thousands for Legion posts, with one Iowa post paying 950 dollars in war taxes in ten months. The act was advanced by The American Legislative committee, with Daniel F. Steck of Ottumwa as state commander and chairman. Senator Kenyon predicted passage of the Adjusted Compensation bill in the next session.
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American Legion
Legion
American Legislative Committee
Daniel F. Steck
Ottumwa
Iowa
the Legion
Hanford MacNider
Unemployment Relief Expands for Veterans in Iowa Cities
State American Legion reports progress in Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa with improved job placement for ex servicemen through Legion ports and related programs. Other Iowa cities also see relief as unemployment efforts advance statewide.
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Cedar Hapidu
Ottumwa
Iowa
American Legion
Legion to Announce Speakers for $22 Million Bond Issue
Commander Daniel F Steck of the Iowa Department American Legion will name speakers to promote the $22 000 000 bond issue for adjusted compensation for ex service men and women to be voted on in November The measure was enacted by the Thirty ninth General Assembly with unanimous passage in both houses Aubrey Devine a famed collegian and All American prospect is noted as a Legion member and Mason City Des Moines post ties are mentioned A South Dakota post offers a biscuit prize to Auxiliary members renewing by December 15 1922 with cash awards of 20 10 and 5 dollars
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American Legion Weekly
National American Legion
Kansas City
Frank M. Robinson
Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Martin Behrman
American Bank & Trust Company
New Orleans
Robinson
Iowa Legionaire
American Legion
Iowa
Oo. LP
Nelson Post
Ottumwa
Tivety
Daniel F. Steck
Iowa Department, American Legion
Thirty-ninth General Assembly
Aubrey Devine
Clausen Gordon
Mason City
Hanford MacNider
Argonne Post
Des Moines
South Dakota
Ex-service men in uniforms fleeced Montezuma residents
Two crooks posing as former soldiers with two women swindled Montezuma citizens until authorities arrested them. They were found guilty and fined 15 dollars each. The ruse claimed proceeds from a book sale would fund an Army of Occupation fund.
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Montezuma
Army of Occupation
State Legion Convention Move And Local Actions
The 1922 Iowa American Legion state convention will not be in Creston but may move to Waterloo or Boone as decided by the state executive committee next session in February or March. Authorities seek to arrest those who toppled the Fort Madison flagpole, said to be done by non veterans. Legion posts plan to honor every ex service grave and discuss the Adjusted Compensation bill as Commander Steck travels to speak across posts and clubs.
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The
American Legion
Creston
Spirit Lake
Waterloo
Boone
Fort Madison
The County Nurse Debate and Tax Deliberations
The Board of Supervisors plans to discontinue county nurse services early next year despite support for her work. The editorial lauds the nurse’s role in child health and welfare, notes costs of about three thousand dollars, and urges reconsideration while recognizing tax pressures and broader public health needs. It highlights the need for cooperation to prevent diphtheria outbreaks and encourages keeping health services aligned with livestock welfare programs.
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Columbus
Board of Supervisors
Duncan
Ainsworth Welcomes Hall and Wife to New Restaurant
Tuesday locals found Hugh Hall and Jennie reopening the former Comner Restaurant with lunch and short orders, plus confectionery and tobacco. The couple, previously running a live mercantile, plan to serve the community and bolster local business.
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Ainsworthian
Comner
Hugh Hall
Hugh
Jennie
Ainsworth
Washington Masonic lodge hosts rabbit supper after Third Degree
Crawfordsville imprints praise the Washington Masonic lodge members as fine men who always host a good time. On Tuesday night Lee Lease Harold Graham Robert McCall John Holmes and T H McFarland attended a rabbit supper after the Third Degree. Ernest Hoff man of Winfield joined the gathering and enjoyed the festivities.
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Crawfordsville
Washington Masonic Lodge
Lee Lease
Harold Graham
Robert McCall
John Holmes
T. H. McFarland
Ernest Hoffman
Winfield
Keota Soldier Helps Shape Death Penalties in France
Keota readers learn Brigadier General E A Kreger of Keota served as judge advocate general of the expeditionary forces in France. He headed the army law department there and approved death sentences handed by courts martial. Only the War Secretary and the President could appeal. Kreger cites eleven grave offenses led to hangings.
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Keota
Watson
France
E. A. Kreger
Kreger
Army
Senator Watson
General Kreger
Diphtheria Epidemic Wellman Advance
A Wellman advance reports concerns over a diphtheria epidemic spreading in the region. Health officials urge vigilance and emphasize vaccination and public health measures to curb cases.
Keota Soldier Returns for Thanksgiving Family Reunion
WWI veteran or general visits Keota for the first time since sailing for France in 1918. He joins a large Kreger family gathering with twenty eight relatives, eight absent, and plans a ten to fourteen day stay with his wife, promising a fuller write up next week.
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Keota
France
Kreger
William Kreger
Monmouth College ties link to Japanese envoy head
Keota Eagle notes A A Clendenning backs a participant in Washington disarmament talks. Takatsu Komatsu, secretary to the Japanese envoy, is a former Monmouth College fellow student of Art, with both men sharing debating bouts. Komatsu plans to visit his alma mater before returning to Japan, and Art hopes to join them.
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Keota Eagle
A. A
Clendenning
Washington, D. C
Takatsu Kormatsu
Art
Monmouth College
Komatsu
Japan
William Rock Comes In Full Uniform As City Carrier
Columbus readers view William Rock, the city mail carrier, in full regulation uniform. The new outfit appears neat and official, drawing local attention to the post office staff.
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Columbus
William Rock
Local High School Basketball League Draws Mixed Interest
Columbus Safeguard Muscatine Washington Burlington and Fairfield high school teams form a league for the season. They refuse to play teams from tall grass towns like Columbus plants, with one game set at Pittsburg. Fans may tire of seeing the same matchups, while gate receipts may be a minor concern. The writer suggests C. J. issue a challenge to play the season’s winners at its end.
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Columbus Safeguard
Muscatine
Washington
Baurlington
Fairfield
Columbus Plants
Pittsburg
C. J
Statesmans Advice From Garfield on Security and Progress
A quotation attributed to James A. Garfield urges avoiding revenge and focusing on security. It emphasizes not dwelling on the past but acting for the present and future to uphold institutions. The line reflects 19th century civic virtue and prudent governance.
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James A. Garfield
Pleasant Plains Missionary Society Holds All Day Meeting
An all day Pleas ant Plains Missionary society gathering took place at Mrs James Zecks home. The event featured a ten day dinner cafeteria style and programs with piano solos readings and songs. Members heard committee reports and wrapped Christmas gifts for the Cradle Roll department.
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Pleasant Plains Missionary Society
James Zeck
C. C. Cunningham
Presbyterian Church
East Main Street
J.R. Edgington
J. A. Williams
Fred Reid
Henry Shields
Misa Eleanor Walker
Maude Whiteside
Christ Child
Carl Roberts
C. S Lemmon
A. EB. Cunningham
Gust Brammer
C. Th. Dougherty
Sunday shows win in vote at Waterloo
Waterloo Iowa December 10 motion picture shows will continue to operate on Sundays after the referendum on closing Tuesday Theaters received a majority of 1250 The vote was 5258 for open shows and 4008 against Five of 21 precincts favored closing The measure passed by a small margin in limited precincts
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Waterloo
Ita
You Did Not Speak During The Session
In a witty exchange the two speakers claim rival yawned each time the other spoke, highlighting a playful clash from the arisle Journal Amusant. The dialogue pivots on who spoke first and who stayed silent, showcasing light social banter.
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Arisle Journal Amusant
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Highland Sewing Circle
Lewis Coon
Mae Coon
Earl Steele
Blanche Endicott
Iowa American Legion
Dermott
Atlantic
Ninh
Congress
Legion Auxiliary
Donald Macrae
W. A., Pickett
National Auxiliary
Imogene Smock
State Auxiliary
Tom Roberts
James F. Barton
Argonne Post Club
Victor, Town
W. 8. Kenyon
P. N. Me
America
Salvation Army
Jefferson
Steck
Statesman
Maxwell, Dodge
Franklin
Ryice
Buick
Chandler
Chalmers
Hudson
Maxwell
Oakland
Essex
Mannhardt Bros
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