State University drainage project engineer resigns
John H. Dunlap of the University of Iowa Civil Engineering Department resigns from the Skunk River drainage district survey to become secretary of the American Society of Civil Engineers in New York. Frank E. Young will take charge and complete the project with preparatory report due soon.
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John H. Dunlap
Department of Civil Engineering
State University of Iowa
Skunk River
County Board of Supervisors
Dunlap
New York
American Society of Civil Engineers
Ped
Enginger Dunlap
Frank E. Young
Iowa Engineering School
Yours
Arrival of a Boy for Mr and Mrs Frank Votruba
Friends announce the birth of a small boy to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Votruba of Des Moines on Monday. He is their first son and bears the name Matthew Jacob in honor of his two grandfathers.
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Frank Votruba
Des Moines
Matthew Jacob
Strike Affects Only Three Here In Local Rail Work
Three Washington Rock Island employees George Askea Clint Jones and Bert Williams are among shopmen in a national strike. Most local railway workers remain at work at present but a prolonged stoppage could hamper service and delay engines between Washington and Brighton.
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Washington
George Askea
Clint Jones
Bert Willams
Rock Island
Here
Brighton
Card of Thanks for Ernest Robina
The family thanks friends for kindness and sympathy after the death of Ernest Robina.
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Ernest Robina
Indian wedding performed here by Sioux and Cherokee couple
Red Eagle a Sioux and Goldie Owen a one sixteenth Cherokee were married yesterday afternoon in the district court office in Washington county. The Presbyterian ceremony was conducted by Rev. A R Oates. The couple, both from St. Louis, run a show selling Indian remedies and met two years ago. Red Eagle, 26, is linked to Sitting Bull and Iron Tall and speaks perfect English. Goldie Owen, 21, born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is talented in languages and show business.
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Red Eagle
Goldie Owen
J. D. Glasgow
A. R. Oates
Presbyterian Church
Washington County
St. Louis
Riverside
Keokuk
Oates
Goldie
Efile
Red Eagie
Rosebud
South Dakota
Thunder Bear
Yellow
Sitting Bull
Iron Tall
Haskell Institute
Kansas
United
Red Fagle
Henry A. Owen
Rosie Luster
Tulsa
Oklahoma
City Faces Coal Shortage As Strike Bites Supplies
City water and light plant conserves fuel as coal shortages bite suppliers. Six tons daily use requires a weekly car. extra cars ordered from Keota and other towns aim to bridge the strike period. Officials Will Eldridge and Supt. St. Clair Lewis seek fuel through the crisis while urging water conservation and reduced street flushing. A kerosene propelled engine option is also explored to replace steam power.
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Nees
Keota
Washington
Will Eldridge
Council
Fire and Water Committee
St. Clair Lewis
Lewis
Fairbanks-Morse Company
We’ve Been Busy Serving Auto Owners for Three Years
The message highlights steady demand from automobile owners and expresses pleasure in helping them. It notes that in the last days a few boys were made happy by prize money won on their ponies, and that their happiness in turn brings joy to the business.
Planning Two Weeks Outing Sparks Mixed Feelings
The passage muses on people planning long summer breaks and the envy of those who must stay home. It contrasts two week vacation plans with the pangs of those left behind, imagining their feelings as others prepare for a refreshing trip.
Washingtons Fourth of July Celebration Draws Large Crowds
Wayland and surrounding towns joined Washington for a vast Independence Day program. The event featured multiple bands and drum corps, a grand parade over a mile long, and a Lincoln pageant attended by more than 6,400 people over two nights. Governor Kendall spoke along with other dignitaries, and evening concerts and free attractions complemented ideal weather and strong community turnout.
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Wayland News
Wayland
Washington
Iowa
Wellman
Towa
Kendall
Abraham Linco
Brighton
Clay
Jefferson
Brighton- Washington
Gov, Kendall's
Frank’ Miles
Olds
Keola
Wyman
Riverside
Happy car service offer with take-up nuts on rods
A local shop invites patrons to drop in for reliable work on their vehicles. Preston Wolfe owns a set of Automatic Take-up Nuts on his connecting rods and recommends obtaining them from W. E. Hender at North Marion Avenue.
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Preston Wolfe
W. E. Hender
North
Marion Avenue
Divorce Mitt Pans En Forever Mills Start Stop
The Boston Transcript notes ongoing shifts in Mills personal life as a divorce is discussed amid changing routines. Details remain limited, but the piece signals continued public interest in the matter.
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Boston Transcript
Exploring Mistakes Quote by James Bryce
A compact reflection notes that three quarters of errors arise from assumed knowledge not actual understanding. It cites James Bryce and invites readers to question confident beliefs and seek clearer thinking.
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James Bryce
Prize Money Donated For Central Park Fountain
Clark and Enslin who won second prize in the Fourth of July parade float contest will contribute the prize money to the Washington Improvement League to be used for a fountain in Central Park. J W Enslin of The American Pearl Button Company announced the arrangement. First prize winner donated the money to the American Legion.
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Clark & Enslin
Washington Improvement League
Central Park
J. W Enslin
West Side
American Pearl Button Company
Amegcan Legion
Charles Anderson Wins Roosevelt Essay Contest Honours
Charles B. Anderson of Chicago and formerly of this city is named one of five Chicago winners in the Roosevelt essay contest. His prize includes three weeks at the Roosevelt Training Camp in La Porte Indiana all expenses paid by the Chicago Tribune.
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Charles B. Anderson
Marion Anderson
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
Charles
Rosevelt
The
Roosevelt
A. Anderson
Hyde Park High School
Sigma Epsilon
Chicago University
Roosevelt Jeason
la Porte
Ind
Booster club meeting postponed to July 18 at Mr Arthur Duensing home
The Booster club announces a postponed meeting to July 18 to be held at the home of Mr. Arthur Duensing. A business meeting is set for this evening at eight o clock in the K C hall. Those with bills for the Pageant or Fourth of July celebration should present them to Walter Conner at once.
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Arthur Duensing
Cc. Dd. A
K. C. Hall
Walter Conner
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