Wellsman couple mark wedding anniversary at home
Mrs J Wellman with N Gardner celebrated their wedding anniversary at home in Wellman with all their children present from Wellman Yankton Sioux Falls Brighton Huron Washington Cedar, a three course turkey dinner prepared by Mrs Jessie Gardner. The gathering included Rev and Mrs Gardner and many relatives.
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A Wellman
N. Gardner
Mornday
Jeasie Gardner
Wellman
Fred Gardner
Yankton
C. L. Gardner
Sioux Fells
A. O. Topping
Dallas
Clinton
Iowa
Donald Topping
Flora Wells
Keswick
Charles Wells
Brighton
Chas
Esther Shaw
Friend
Iowa City
Wm. Shaw
Elmer Cassel
Carl Anderson
Carl
Elmer
Madrid
L. Gardner
Sioux Falls
Il Sample
Security Bank
Sacage
Jane Williams
J. B&b Palmer
Roy Palmer
Davenport
Willard Palmer
H. B. Knight
State Bankers’ Association
School of Instruction
Chas. Rowe
Muscatine
busiNexe
Barthey Bett, Jr
E Club
Lime Creek
Lloyd Maplethorp
Chicago
Santa Claus
Weisman
Alva Kepler
Kalona
A. Emde
Cedar Rapids
Hawkeye
Herman Kabaker
Chicago University
Vaughn Schachner
Chas. Stafford
W. H. Blum
Chas. Schachner
Drs. Austin
Wells
Vaughn
Carrol Durian
Prairieburg
Aye. Chas. Durian
Majestic Theatre
F. C. Shroeder
Helen
Mary Nick
Washington
George Kelley
Proxy bride and broader anti anarchist actions noted by Caminetti
The text discusses foreign proxies for marriage ceremonies including a possible Atlantic side extension of the Pacific coast proxy, and reports Caminetti on rising alien anarchist activity. It cites arrests of Russians, thousands of warrants, and deportations alongside immigration stats showing female shares rising to 42.4 percent in 1920, with implications for Greeks and Italians.
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United States
Pacific
Atlantic
Caminetti
Union of Russian Workers
Communist and Communist Labor Party
Teachers Seek Richer Pay and Law Changes in Iowa
Des Moines December 27 The legislative committee of the state teachers association and other educational workers urge favorable legislation to ease the teacher shortage. They ask for higher wages adequate equipment simpler school laws longer contracts for teachers and housing support in rural areas. Governor Harding backs school improvements and endorses simplifying laws and building help to make teaching a profession and strengthen community school use.
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Des Moines
State Teachers’ Association
Harding
National Educational Association
Association
United States
Towa
Immigration records show Canada Mexico and Europe to US
Washington dispatch reports a record year for immigration to the United States. Canada admitted 96 025 aliens while Mexico sent 52 361 and Europe 246 295 in the past fiscal year. The agency notes pre war figures likely to be surpassed absent new laws and stresses need for stricter enforcement and joint actions with Japan on labor migration.
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Washington
Canada
Mexico
Anthony Caminetti
Commissioner General of Immigration
United States
Europe
Asia
Immigration Service
Japan
Hawaii
Central
South American
Spain
Portugal
State House Fire Damages Wing in Des Moines
Fire of undetermined origin began in the executive chambers of Lieutenant Governor Ernest R. Moore, damaging the southwest wing of the State House and threatening fifty years of records including more than 45 000 code annotations. Night Watchman Rob ert Adamson spotted the blaze at 5 05 am and activated the alarm as flames roared. Firemen rescued the notes from desks and carpenters moved in to repair two weeks of damage to floors walls and ceilings.
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Des Moines
Ernest R. Moore
State House
Robert Adamson
Adamson
Code Revision Commission
Ulysses G. Whitney
Supreme Court
O. K. Patton
Spry
Whitney
Christmas program at Presbyterians in Crawfordsville
The White Gift program by United Presbyterian Sabbath School raised over 102 dollars for Armenian relief. Primary class and cradle department, led by Mrs. N J Lease and other parents, held a Christmas program at the church with decorations and a star lit by electric light.
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Crawfordsville
Presbyterian Church
N. J. Lease
United Presbyterian Sabbath School
Hanna
Welcome Evergy
Rachel Hanna
Talman Clark
Gerald Rhea
Clarence Fletcher
Kenneth Rhea
Marion Davidson
Bruce McCleary
Jeanette Wooley
Nellie Manners
Max Anwy
Clarence Nesseltine
Eleanor Mitchell
Santa Claus
Iowa Association of Southern California Elects Officers
The Iowa Association of Southern California elected J. G. Spielman of Long Beach as president. New vice presidents are Judge Crail of Los Angeles and Col. A. B. Shaw of Sierra Madre. Capt. Frank H. Nichols is treasurer with a 200000 plus member group. The board includes Col. Frank H. True, C. C. Caves, Col. John J. Steadman, Arthur L. Hamilton, Judge Taft, Col. H. M. Bigelow, Judge Houser, Col. E. S. Ormsby, Justice Wilbur, Judge Willis, and C. H. Parsons. Anniversary dinner for Iowa’s union admission set for Dec 28 at the City Club.
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Southern California Association of Iowa
Los Angeles
Iowa Association of Southern California
J. G. Spielman
Long Beach
Judge Crail
Col
A. B. Shaw
Sierra Madre
Frank H. Nichols
Continental National Bank
Frank H. True
C. C. Caves
Pomona
John J. Steadman
Arthur L. Hamilton
Pasadena
Taft
Santa Monica
H. M. Bigelow
Houser
Alhambra
E. 5. Ormsby
Supreme Court
Wilbur
Willis
C. H. Parsons
Iowa
Union
City Club
Cvering
Eoclides’ One Day 125 Mile Athens to Delphi Run
The ancient Greek messenger Eoclides reportedly set a one day record by traveling from Athens to Delphi and back totaling 125 miles. This feat occurred in Attica centuries before Christ and remains unbeaten according to the tale.
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Eoclides
Christ
Attica
Athens
Delphos
Home made toys replace foreign imports in U S
The American Forestry Association estimates nearly 30 million feet of lumber used by American toy makers this year. With labels guiding buying, the foreign toy market could shrink. Wood remains preferred for large items, sleds and educational, architectural, and tool related toys reflecting children’s interests.
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Washington
America
American Forestry Association
Forestry Association
Toys by classes labeled in early 20th century view
The passage groups toys into furniture toys for kitchen and living room, natural history items like animals and birds, and games and amusements. It notes water craft toys in demand and says forest association finds toy production not a serious issue since many pieces are small and versatile for multiple uses.
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Forestry Association
Dickson Wins $1 Verdict in Local Lib erty Bond Case
W C Dickson known as Cop to distinguish him from Ed recovered $1 damages from thirty five West Grove neighbors in a $50,000 suit for forcing him to buy Liberty bonds and contribute to the Red Cross during the war. Jury was out two hours, costs taxed to defendants. The Red Cross case against the Dicksons was dismissed to allow the main action to proceed first.
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Bloomfield
W. C. Dickson
Cop
West Grove
Red Crosse
Red Cross
Dicksons
Dickson
European Relief Council Seeks 23 Million to Aid European Children
The article describes starving Eastern European children and the need for aid as another harsh winter looms. Eight relief organizations unite under the European Relief Council to raise 23 million dollars to prevent death from famine and disease among Europe’s youth.
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Europe
America
European Relief Council
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Aera. McCoy
Daghters
Ottumwa
Frank McCoy
Martinsburg
Jota McCoy
Olds
Jess McCoy
Samene
Red Isssele
Oakville
Ralph Moorhead
Dee Moines
Gov. Harding
America Making Toys
Washington County
the Journal Office
Riverside Savings Bank
Riverside
Carl & Dodds, Wellman
First Savings Bank
A. E. Sands
Ainsworth
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