Push for Rock Island main line service through Washington Sigourney Osceola Knoxville
Oskaloosa and Sigourney papers report a coordinated drive for main line Rock Island service on the Washington Knoxville branch. Local chambers of commerce, led by C A Stoddard, back a united committee to press railway officials with timely action and public meetings to secure improved branch service west of Washington.
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Oskaloosa and
Sigourney
Washington- Knoxville
Rock Island
Washington
Here
Oskaloosa Herald
Keokuk
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
C. A. Stoddard
Chamber of Commerce
Pelta
Harper and
Notice Ad Club Meeting Postponed to Thursday Evening
The regular Ad Club meeting scheduled for Tuesday night is postponed to Thursday at 6 15 p m at the Commercial Club. Dinner will be served by Mrs Dodd at 712.
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Commercial Club
Legion Members Back Pool Project for Sunset Park
At a Leon Beatty post meeting the American Legion members strongly supported a Sunset Park natatorium pool but postponed action due to heat. They offered to donate labor and urged forming a committee with local organizations to obtain a cost estimate and work with the park board to push the project forward.
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Leon Beatty
American Legion
Sunset
Park
The
Legion
Park Board
Two Bootlegging Hearings Held Today
Squire D. C. Kyle held two bootlegging hearings in the courthouse. John Grecian of Ka tona was dismissed for lack of evidence, but the liquor in his possession was seized and he faces a later charge. Don Young waived a preliminary hearing and is held to the grand jury under bond of 590 dollars. not the barber with the same name.
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Squire D. C. Kyle
Court House
John Grecian
Katona
Don Young
Tires and Tubes at Mannhardt Brothers
Local listing notes tires and tubes available at Mannhardt Brothers. Details unspecified in OCR fragment.
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Mannhardt Bros
Y W C A Girls Attend State Meet at Okoboji
Three local high school Y W C A girls Lois Brown Esther Hay and Beatrice Baird travel to the Okoboji state meet opening Thursday and running through July 9th The camp program is led by Mrs J G Barry and a large committee with national Y M C A supervision for high school and industrial conferences The schedule features Bible study recreation and a strong emphasis on community and rural development across five states
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Lois Brown
Esther Hay
Beatrice Baird
Imke Okoboji
J. G. Barry
Ft. Dodge
W. G. Winston
Minneapolis
M. Maud Fowler
Frances Caldwell
Lincoln
Neb
Murry Hillis
Esther Lang
Brooklyn
Iowa
Ethel Carpenter
Iowa State College
Ames
National Board of
The
Young Women’s Christian Association
Lexington Avenue
New York
North Central Field
Minnesota
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Jesus
Annie Kate Gilbert
Gertrude Ann Goepfarth
Ethel Waiermeyer
Frances Perry
Iclen D. Reavers
Field City
Marie Leonard
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
A. F. Wallace
Winong
W P. Lemon
Andrew Presbyterian Church
Ian Importan
Tee Wit Mrad
Death Notice Mrs S M Mapel Dies at Home
Savannah Melvina Mapel died at about two this afternoon at her home on North Avenue after an illness. She lived in Kingfisher earlier, with the Mapel family in Wellman County. Her husband Simon G Mapel died three years ago. Survived by three sons and one daughter. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Savannah
Melvina Mapel
Add
Roy Mapel
North Avenue
Neenthe
Kingfisher
Mapel
Wellman
Washington County
Simon G
Farmers’ Union
Okland
Pageant and programs mark camp day with flag-raising rite
A camp day features a boat ride and a track fee then a newspaper event in the evening. A pageant and party maneuvers are planned with self government system in use and counselors for each group competing for top points and the flag raising prize.
Fight fans await decisive scal battle in New Jersey
Crowds gathered at the Journal office and Dan McAvoy's North Avenue rink as blow by blow reports of a Demprecey Car bout drew strong interest. Fans hoped the French contender would win but as rounds progressed they acknowledged the American fought best.
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New Jersey
Journal
Dan McAvoy
North Avenue
Carr
Inspection of Troop Equipment in Des Moines
The office of the adjutant general in Des Moines reports a late night inspection of Troop D, First Iowa, focusing on equipment readiness and state of arms. No disruptions noted and results briefed to command staff.
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Plain Fulrog
Ajutant Feneral
Des Moines
Iowa
Quiet Independence Day Celebrations Across Towns
Independence day in Washington will be quiet with typical noises and many citizens staying in their yards. Brighton Kalona and nearby towns plan large celebrations including band concerts athletic events and a grand fireworks display. Col D J Palmer will speak in Washington and Kalona hosts a joint band concert and a 10 45 address by Milton Remley.
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Washington
Brighton
Kalona
Winfield
Col
D. J. Palmer
Davenport
Kalowa
Milton Remley
Iowa City
Richmond
American Legion Hall
Rubio
Preachy people face their own stated beliefs
A Cartoons Magazine line satirizes those who practice what they preach yet avoid preaching unlike others, highlighting hypocrisy in public discourse.
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Cartoons Magazine
Home, Sweet Home Quarrel Sparks Street Scene
A domestic dispute erupts as a man scolds his angry spouse on the street prompting remarks about the purpose of home. The exchange reflects tension in a domestic moment captured by the Boston Transcript.
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Boston Transcript
Wages Cut for Railway Labor Foremen and Workers
Wages of foremen and laborers across railway departments are reduced with immediate effect by order of the United States railway labor board. Track, bridge and building foremen lose ten cents an hour, carpenters and machinists helpers seven and a half cents, and track laborers eight and six tenths cents per hour. Most affected are track men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Railway Labor Board
All School Boards Hold Annual Sessions
Countywide school boards held their annual meetings yesterday with rural districts stressing the importance of the sessions. Reports for the fiftieth year were presented and the operating budget for the schools was set. results will be certified to the county auditor within a few days.
Mr Reister Boosts Town Progress and Business
Grace Shaw praises Mr Reister and his firm Reister and Sons for persistent effort in dairy poultry and butter distribution. The poem highlights his daily hustle from wagon work to autos, aiming to keep the town moving and growing for years to come.
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Reister
Washington
Mr. Reister
Edwin Griffith Injured in Olds Roofing Accident
Edwin Griffith and two others were injured when a scaffold broke while shingling a roof at the Griffith place near Olds. Griffith suffered a broken rib. Kephart injured his back. Koehler had a head gash. Griffith is a former Washington resident and brother of County Auditor A L Griffith.
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Edwin Griffith Place
Olds
Mr. Griffith
John Kephart
Meint Koehler
Mr. Kephart
Koehler
Washington
A.L.« Griffith
John Clegg Farm at Ainsworth Sold for 66000
One of the season’s largest real estate deals in Ainsworth was completed today when John Clegg sold his farm east of town to Chas. Kolesick for 300.09 per acre. The 220 acre farm totals 66000 and Spinnie Nichols agency arranged the sale. Possession will likely begin next spring.
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Ainsworth
John Clegg
Chas. Kolesick
Spinnie Nichols
Shouldn't Forget the Pocketbook on Sea Voyages
A London Punch quip warns travelers to carry cash on long sea voyages. The correspondent notes being shipwrecked on a deserted island without a shilling would be terrible, stressing practical prep over romance or bravado.
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London Punch
Five Year Old Girl Dies After Hospital Operation
Elfror Hammen aged five, daughter of Immarles Hammen of Keota, died at the hospital after an operation for a ruptured appendix. The little girl passed away Wednesday despite the surgery. She is survived by two sisters and a brother.
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Elfror Hammen
Immarles Hammen
Nitoranhe
American Legion Post Donates to Local Band
Claude Reister, chairman of the band committee, received a 25 dollar check from the Leon Beatty Post of the American Legion. The committee plans a second notice and will publish a contributor list in coming days. those who have not yet sent funds are urged to contribute so their names can be included.
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Claude Reister
Leon Beatty
American Legion
Pleasant Main Wissie society meeting announced
The Pleasant Main Wissie society will meet with Mrs. at Wednesday July 6 for an all day meeting. The second quarterly commotion service will be observed at West Chester Baptist church next Sunday following the preaching service. G. A. R post meeting Tuesday at 2 PM with full attendance desired.
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Pleasant Main “Wissie Society
Wanats
West Chester Baptist Church
Prairie’ Flower’ Baptist ‘Church
K. Coats
P. C
City Library to Close All Day on Fourth of July
The City Library will be closed all day on the Fourth of July due to the holiday observance. Readers are advised to plan accordingly and return materials before closing time.
Boy's simple request for a long tail dog
A child asks his mother to buy a dog with a long tail so it can wag when happy. The author notes Warren's clear preference for a visibly expressive pet.
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Warren
Lord Mayor’s Year Sees Vast Talk With Modest Duties
The lord mayor of London is said to deliver about 1000 speeches in a year. His duties appear limited beyond public speaking and ceremonial duties as described in the fragment.
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London
Railway Employees Ball Pass Policy Noted
A report notes that English railway employees receive a free pass on the company lines on their annual ball day. The benefit extends to their wives and families, indicating a broader employee celebration practice.
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Pany
Brooklyn
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Iowa Ave
L. B. Lupton
Okoboji
S M. Mapel
Mothen
Roy
MAPE
Taxrex
Wis
Independance
Iid
George Washington
Iowa Gas Electric Co
Wellston
Washington Band
North English
Evening Journal
International Mills
Norristown
Dodge “Brothers
Jones Auto Co
John Deere Binder
N. Ave
L. Co. Smith
Olivet
James Ralston
Keota
Goodmicker
Palm Beach
James Miller
W. Madison St
Black
Dobbin
Grace Shaw
W. S&s. Reister & Sons
Edwin Griffith
J. B. Rabenald
Haskins
Titus
Ralph Springer
Canada
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