Can't Afford War Says Frank Dixon Lecture at Graham Theater
Frank Dixon urged cooperation with the world to prevent war, arguing for a permanent international congress and court of justice. He warned that future wars will involve mechanics and science and end with mass destruction, advocating international law enforced by an global constabulary.
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Frank Dixon
America
Graham Theater
Improvement League
League of Nations
World Court
Congress of Representatives
Court of International Justice
Dixon
France
Darke University Scholar to Speak at Washington Church
Professor Frederick D. Kershner of Drake University Bible College Des Moines will preach at both services Sunday February 3 at the Christian church Washington. Morning topic Christian Education and evening lecture on current social and economic issues affecting the nation and world. He is a well known Christian church writer lecturer and will present two messages.
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Frederick D. Kershner
Drake University Bible College
Des Moines
Christian Church
W. B. Shelley
Kershner
Washington
Farm Union Outlines Year Plan For 1924
Washington county Farmers Union officers outlined an educational program for the year to foster a cooperative farming spirit. A Saturday meeting at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank set aims to make farming a business and to arrange cooperative programs for local units.
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Washington County Farmers Union
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
It's a good way to Introduce yourself in a Journal ad
The speaker suggests a classic opening line to introduce oneself referencing a journal advertisement. This snippet hints at a cautious, polite approach for initiating contact based on a newspaper listing. The tone resembles casual guidance for effective self-presentation in print media.
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Journal
Morgan Dismisses Supervisor Case in Washington County
W M Keeley filed a district court dismissal for A J Morgan ending the suit over E L Barthelow’s right to the supervisor seat. Morgan’s resignation set the matter to a default position with Barthelow anticipated to join the board next Monday. The original dispute centered on residency of Barthelow and Donahey with Washington city and township treated as distinct entities.
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W. M. Keeley
A. J. Morgan
District Court
E. L. Barthelow
Mr. Morgan
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Washington County
Keeley
Morgan
Barthelow
Mr. Barthelow
Mr. Donahey
Rabbit Rescued After 850 Foot Well Trip
A two thirds grown rabbit vanished into a city water works well. Drillers pulled up a used pipe and found a damp frightened rabbit inside. The creature was washed, warmed by the fire and soon recovered its vigor.
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New City
Bunny
Rev Eastwood Discusses England Politics At Rotary
Rev F W Eastwood a Presby Church pastor spoke at the Rotary Club on the politics of England. He traced Britain's shift to Labour via historic oppression and ballot rights, noting conservative leadership and US influence. Mr BE L Goff of Davenport also spoke on railroads and their world impact.
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F. W. Eastwood
Presbite
Rotary
England
Eastwood
British Isles
United States
Great Britain
BE. L. Goff
Davenport
Russell
Rock Island
Hereford Breeders Meet in Des Moines
About 200 breeders from across the country attend the opening of the National Polled Hereford Breeders Association convention in Des Moines. Stock sales linked to the event begin tomorrow at the State Fair pavilion with buyers from as far west as Nevada.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
National
State Fair Pavillion
Nevada
Rabbit returns to old haunts as well reaches deep
A rabbit reappears near the site of a deep well, entering a pipe as winter quarters. Drillers report the animal survived a brief underground stay. The bore depth nears 900 feet with progress since December 27, two shifts around the clock, and minor interruptions noted.
Lions Plan February 12 Talk by Mil ton Pitt
At a Lions Club luncheon the group voted to invite former State Senator Mil ton B. Pitt to speak on Americanism at six PM Tuesday February 12 Lincoln’s birthday The meeting will also include observers from Rotary and country guests Farmers are urged to attend as Pitt is a farmer Also Captain Phil Crail of Troop D 113th Cavalry spoke of local military activity and Lions support for a lecture course committee named to discuss next season plans
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Lions Club
Milton B. Pitt
Lincoln
Pitt
State Senate
Lions
Rotary Club
Rotarians
Methodist Church
Crail
Phil Crail
113Th Cavalry
Washington
Fred Wolfe
Cedar Rapids
Carl Hedges
al Baldrige
Ralph Pratt
Wolfs
Welt to Take Charge of Colenso Hotel
Mr and Mrs F W Welt plan to run the Colenso Hotel at 515 West Washington Street after purchasing from C F Gebhart who will relocate. Welt brings 34 years with John Blaul Son Company to the Burlington area and will oversee hotel management with daughter Margaret joining to assist. The Gebhart tenure received traveler approval and the family includes Edwin E in South Bend and Mark continuing high school.
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F. W. Welt
Turlington
Grigg
West
Washington Street
Welt
Colenso
C. F. Gebhart
Gebhart
John Blaul Son’ Company
Burlington
Washington County
Edwin E
Studebaker
South Bend
Indiana
Margaret
Strause Brothers
Mark
Washington
Hear Arguments in Drainage Case Today
This morning the opening argument in Martha G. Snider versus the county board of supervisors was presented by attorney T. M Simonton. Col. C. J. Wilson and attorney W M Keeley will present further arguments for Mrs. Snider and the board respectively in the appeal over assessments for a drainage district near Kalona.
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Martha G. Snider
County Board of Supervisors
T. M Simonton
Amendments Taken Up by Mine Workers
In Indianapolis on January 29 the United Mine Workers convention prepares to consider constitutional amendments. Proposals include withdrawing the ban against Ku Klux Klan membership and limiting the appointive powers of the international president as reports from credential and resolutions committees finish.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Ku Klux Klan
United Mine Workers Convention
Justice Denies Instructed Verdict in Forgery Case
New York January 29 Justice Tompkins denied defense motion for an instructed verdict of not guilty in the forgery trial of William H Anderson state superintendent of the Anti Saloon League. He also denied a motion to quash the indictment. Arguments then began.
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Associated Press
New York
Wm. H. Anderson
Anti-Saloon League
Rial
Eight Radio Firms Charged by FTC in Unfair Trade Case
Washington January 29 eight corporations were given thirty days to answer a charge by the federal trade commission of violating the law against unfair competition in trade. The action covers the manufacture and sale of radio equipment and the rendering of radio service.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Pioneer Trails Sought as Old West Era Returns to Screen
Vitagraph director David Smith scouts the Western states for filming locations to recreate the 1849 gold rush era for Pioneer Trails. The search covers Utah Nevada Colorado Oregon New Mexico and the Dakotas as crews seek plains without modern roads fences or telegraph lines.
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Vid Smith
Vitagraph
David Smith
Fox Theatre
Smith
Iid Plains
Utah
Wyoming
Nevada
Colorado
Oregon
New Mexico
North
South Dakota
Filming in Chatsworth Mountains Creates Burnt Boot Town Set
Director Smith leads a film crew seventy miles from a railroad to Anne's Crossing and into Chatsworth Mountains. The company encamps for two months constructing an authentic gold rush town named Burnt Boot with logs and rough pine. Star Alice Calhoun and Cullen Landis headline the unusual photodrama with Otis Harlan Bertram Grassby Virginia True Boardman Aggie Herring among the cast.
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Smith
Chatsworth Mountains
Anne's Crossing
Burnt Boot
Alice Calhoun
Cullen Landis
Otis Harlan
Bertram Grassby
Virginia True Boardman
Aggie Herring
Journal Want Ad Teases Savings Ahead
A brief line suggests readers should watch the Journal for upcoming deals and opportunities, urging close attention to future advertisements and offers.
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Crawfordsville
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