Tennessee Supreme Court upholds evolution ban
The Tennessee Supreme Court ruling upholds the law prohibiting teaching evolution in schools while reversing the Scopes conviction for a $100 fine. Justice Crean notes no gain in prolonging the case, and Justice McKinney dissents that the law is void for uncertainty.
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Tennessee Supreme Court
Nashville, Tenn
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
John Thomas Scopes
Dayton
Whieh
Justice Crean
Cunningham Forty Acres Sold North of Will Mitchell Farm
Sam Baker bought Cunningham forty acres adjoining the Will Mitchell farm on the north and, with help, is clearing part for corn this year. A heavy snowstorm hits Crawfordsville as locals report the weather and dental work, visits, and social rounds among neighbors.
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Crawfordsille
R. RR
Sam Baker
Cunningham
Will Mitchell
Sam
California
Jake Shrader
Stanley Fishburn
Washington
Coldest Night Of Winter Reports Record Low
The coldest weather of the present winter was registered last night and this morning with official temperatures fifteen degrees below zero. After a gradual onset the cold snap is moderating today with sunshine though another cold night is expected.
Neapolitan Serenaders to perform at high school
The Neapolitan Serenaders, second on the season lecture course, will entertain at the high school auditorium this evening. The program opens at eight o'clock.
Record of 1926 U S Motor Vehicle Registrations
New figures from The B F Goodrich Rubber Company show 22 273 643 motor vehicles registered in the United States in 1926 with New York leading at 1 798 001 and a 9 8 percent rise over 1925. California and Ohio also rise as states show gains Florida posts the largest percentage gain at 31 5 percent.
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United States
New York
B. FP. Goodrich Rubber Company
Inikota
Utah
Jolna
Texas
California
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Florida
Maine
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company
Midwest Is buried under subzero cold in storm
Chicago and Iowa endure record freezing temperatures as nine inches of snow paralyzes roads and streets. Relief efforts include coal and food for the needy while farm losses from last fall loom. Thirteen deaths blamed on the cold. Iowa posts a state low of 24 below in Clinton and Des Moines at eight below.
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Chicago
Middlewest
Cook County
United Charities
Rondout
Illinois
Ilinois General Assembly
Iowa
Des Moines
Clinton
Dubuque
Keokuk
Davenport
Charles City
Mercury
Sioux City
Omaha
Centerville
Chautauqua Board Organizes for 1927 Year
Washington County Chautauqua Association board refined organization for 1927 at the Y. Off icers from 1926 were reelected: Orville Elder president Hugh H McCleery vice president Alex Miller secretary Carl M Keck treasurer Miss Jessie Klein assistant secretary. Chautauqua dates are August 16 to 25 with morning afternoon and evening programs emphasis on Bible study kindergarten and youth work. Committees will be formed and planning begins immediately.
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Washington County Chautauqua Association
Orville Elder
Hugh H. McCleery
Alex Miller
Carl M. Keck
Jessie Klein
Miller
L. G. Club Meets in Ainsworth Hosts Evening
The L. G. club gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Rob Paul home in Ainsworth R 2 on Friday evening for Rock games and social time. Next meeting set for January 21 with Mr. and Mrs. H. Rademaker as hosts. Several residents booked visits and travel plans noted in town news.
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Ainsworth
R. R
L. G. Club
Rob Paul
H. Rademaker
E. R. J.ins
Town City
Chas. Palmer
C. H
Henry Want
Helen
Washington
A L Dusenbery Dies in Washington County
Alfred L. Dusenbery a Washington resident aged 76 died at his son Homer Dusenbery’s home on North Marion avenue after a brief illness He was born September 10 1850 and married Rachel Romine in 1870 He leaves four sons W L H E and Lee Dusenbery Earl of Mason City a daughter Mrs Orma Dalton eight grandchildren and a sister Mrs Mary Fitzwaters Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Sunday at the Christian church with the casket open from 1:30 until then He had been connected with Woodlawn cemetery for years and was active in the church authority in the community.
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Alfred L. Dusenbery
Washington
Washington County
Homer
Marion Avenue
Mr. Dusenbery
William Dusenbery
West Chester
Rachel Romine
Keota
W. L
Flint
Mich
H. E
Lee
Earl
Mason City
Orma Dalton
Mary Fitzwaters
Nampa
Idaho
Dusenbery
Waksington
Woodlawn
Christian Church
Borah Plan Divides Government Circles Over Nicaragua Mexican Feud
Washington January 15 the Borah plan to settle Nicaragua and Mexican disputes drew swift condemnation from administration supporters and opponents in the Senate. Debates centered on whether a new Nicaraguan election would violate the Nicaraguan constitution and risk entangling U S forces. Marines will remain in Nicaragua as long as official policy deems protection of American lives essential. Mexico canceled drilling permits under new oil laws, prompting protests from Kellogg and signaling widespread industry impact and revenue loss.
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Washington
Administration
Senate
Nicara Sta
Oodge
Kelloge
Tampico
Members Sought by Farm Bureau in Washington County
An intensive drive to recruit Farm Bureau members will begin next Monday as leaders plan a tech undertaking. County Agent W. Molison and Joe Jones of Crawford discuss the Des Moines state convention, noting record attendance and a strong road issue debate. The bureau plans lantern slides to educate the public on the European corn borer threat and urges prompt pest measures.
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Washington County Farm Bureau
Tech
Washington
W. &. Molison
Joe Jones
Crawford Township
Des Moines
Federation
Farm Bureau
Chester Bank Elects The West Chester Savings Directors
The bank held its annual meeting on Wednesday and elected J. P. Jackson W. Boyer I. F. E. Moffey Henry Witoff and PD. A. Boyer as directors. DD. A. Boyer was named president L. P. Jackson cashier Henry Witof t vice president and C. A. Boyer remains the sole original director and long-time president. The bank paid stockholders an eight percent dividend.
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West Chester Savings Bank
J. P. Jackson
W. 8. Boyer
I. FE. Moffey
Henry Witoff
PD. A. Boyer
DD. A. Boyer
L. P. Jackson
Henry Witoft
C. A. Boyer
Philo Debating Team Wins Annual Monmouth Contest
John Matthews of Washington joins the Philo debate team from Monmouth College as they defeat the rival Keeriteans in the annual debate held this week. The question asked whether the house should pity its grandchildren as the winding tram opposition argued against the resolution.
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Monmouth
Philo
Keeriteans
Monmouth College
John Matthews
Washington
College Football Scores From Evening Games
The report lists multiple results including Michigan defeating Iowa 41 to 22, Cornell over Knox 34 to 23, Monmouth beating Beloit 32 to 21, Fairfield 26 over Mt. Pleasant 18, Muscatine 25 to 17 against Burlington, and Iowa Wesleyan 35 versus Upper Iowa 20, with State Teachers 24 and Coo 20 in other matchups.
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Muscatine
Burlington
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
Michigan
Iowa
Iowa Wesleyan
Upper Iowa
Coo
Monmouth
Beloit
Cornell
Knox
Child Dies at Coppock Two Months Old
Katherine Elizabeth Hesser daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Hesser Coppock died yesterday after a two week illness from pneumonia. Funeral services will be held at 1 30 Sunday at the home and 2 o clock at the Coppock Christian church.
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Katherine Elizabeth Hesser
Glenn Hesser
Coppock
Pheumonia
Hirtef
Coppoey Christian Church
Ames and Des Moines men visit farm bureau office
W. H. Bincey of Ames and Jim Coupe of Des Moines are at the farm bureau office today.
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W. H. Bincey
Ames
Jim Coupe
Des Moines
Farm Oureau
Joint Rebekah and Odd Fellows Install Newly Elected Officers
Brighton reports a joint installation at I. O. O. F. hall for Rebekah Lodge 269 and Green Mountain Lodge 205 with Deputy Grand Master William Smith of Kalona and District Deputy President Stella Bell of Wellman presiding. Numerous officers were installed in both lodges and a covered dish supper followed as members and visitors celebrated.
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Brighton
I. 0. O. F. Hall
Rebeka Lodge
Green Mountain Lodge
Wm. Smith
Kalona
Stella Bell
Wellman
Wm. Wagamon
Mabelle Wagamon
Ernest Telsky
May
Rebeakahs
N. G
Ethel Singleton
V. G
Ida Bevans
Winnie Robison
A. J. Johnson
Ida Irwin
Clara Bennett
Carrie Whisler
Sarah Leeper
Ethel Heyde
C. G
BE. B. Bennett
Eva Cook
Mattie Wood
Eva Wykoff
Clara Hoover
Odd Felows
E. Farrier
W. B. Robison
EB. B. Bennett
J. W. Jones
O. M. Farrier
Dennis Hesseltian
Fred van Winkle
J. F. Frazey
I. G
C. J. Johnson
Beal
T. B. Hoover
Sea
Ga Farrier
A J. Johnson
C.D. Mann
J.P. Kock
Will Wible
Mildred
Margaret Morgan
Eiwhio
C. L. Stone
Louise Beamwett
Bobby
Marshalltown
Frank Bristow
Blizhoet McGuire
Fairfield
Lawrence
Kansas
Iheband
Schoene
Vernon Coffman
Vinton
Red Wanerus
Margaret Kidwards
Liza Whisler
M. and
St. L
Pleasant Plain
Eliza Weidner
Henry Weidner
Benson, Minn
Ed Shepherd
Henry Heyde
Frank Weidner
Walter Heyde
Vaby
Pythian Sisters
Effie McCarty
M. E
Hunters nab eight pound jack rabbit near town
Walter Jarrard Clarence Jar rard and Ross Crawford hunted jack rabbits this morning about three miles north of town. After two hours they captured an eight pound jack rabbit.
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Walter Jarrard
Clarence Jarrard
Ross Crawford
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Tilman Wehr
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Bellevue Hospital
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Calvin
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Gwendoyn Morse
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