Bratten Named to Washington Park Commission
J. M. Bratten will join the Washington city park board to fill the unexpired term of the late Frank Stewart. Elected by the city council last night, Bratten will serve until the 1027 municipal election. He is a longtime neighbor of Stewart and aligned with park improvement goals. W. A. Cook and Charles Deuel also serve on the commission. Routine council business occupied most of the session.
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J. M. Bratten
Washington City Park Board
Frank Stewart
Bratten
Stewart
W. A. Cook
Charles Deuel
Park Commission
Council
Pola Negri Ordered to Pay Government Fine and Restitution
New York July 7 Pola Negri screen star must pay 57000 to the government to recover two diamonds a emerald bracelet and a diamond ring she failed to declare after returning from a European trip. Inspectors also found sixteen bottles of wine in her trunks and fined her 5 a bottle. The 50 carat diamond ring was admitted as a gift.
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New York
Pola Negri
Miss Negri
Moore Bound Over After Rape Charge Involving 14 Year Old
Mayor Maxwell ordered Rex Moore held to the grand jury under bonds of 5000 dollars. He has not furnished bonds and remains in the county jail. Moore was arrested Sunday afternoon by Marshal Howards on a rape charge following a complaint by a fourteen year old girl.
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George Maxwell
Rex Moore
Moore
Harry Howards
Kendall Returns From World Tour and Weighs In
Former Governor Kendall and his wife returned from a six month world tour. Kendall says he is glad to be back and notes a 20 pound weight gain. He avoids commenting on future politics. Kendall criticizes economic and social conditions in Oneland and contrasts justice systems, noting U S trials move slower than in Kyronea.
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Nis Moines
N. &. Kendall
Eneland
America
Tam
Des Moines
France Customs Seize Jewelry Valued at 47000 Fine Set at 10000
Customs officials assessed the domestic value of the jewelry at 47000 dollars. The fine amounts to 10000 dollars. It pays to advertise—always has.
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France
Mrs Pattison Claimed by Death in Washington County
Mrs Harriett Pattison widow of John T Pattison died at 1 40 last night at 714 North Avenue B after a two week illness from a heart ailment She was born April 24 1856 and lived all her life in Washington county Survived by two children Mrs Herman Wallace of Washington and Lee Pattison of Duluth Minn Two brothers Charles and Jawes Pattison in California a sister Mrs Ed Jayne in Extra Iowa Funeral services will be held at the late home Thursday at 2 30 with burial in Elm Grove cemetery
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Harriett Pattison
John T. Pattison
North Avenue i
Washington County
Washington
Eli and
Martha (Buxton) Pattison
Herman Wallace
Lee Pattison
Duluth
Minn
Charles
Jawes Pattison
California
Ed Jayne
Extra
Iowa
Oreron
Methodist Church
North Avenue B
Elm Grove Cemetery
Forerunner of United Italy movement cited
The text notes Caesar Vorgia as a forerunner, starting in 1501 to lay a central government, but Alexander's death in 1003 halted further effort. It then digresses to a line about reading the Journal through advertisements.
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Caesar Vorgia
United Italy
Alexander
Sigourney Golfers Set for Thursday in Washington Meet
About a dozen to twenty Sigourney country club members will travel to Washington Thursday afternoon for a return golf match with Washington players. Last week about a dozen Washington golfers went to Sigourney and narrowly lost in several close contests. The Sigourney visitors will join Washington club members for a 6 30 dinner and are invited to bring their wives. Only one flight in the handicap tournament has finished due to weather and holidays, with Fred Neiswanger winning that division.
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Sigourney Country Club
Washington
Cco
Sigourney
Washington Club
Fred Neiswanger
Federal forces oppose hijackers near Moses Landing
Cavalrymen from Montrey Presidio and nearby towns joined citizens to pursue a hijacking gang after they killed a posse member and wounded two officers. Sheriff Moyer is hospitalized with a shattered knee, and N. H. Radet was fatally shot. Coast guard warns against sea escape as hijackers move inland.
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Salinas
Calif
Monterry Presidio
Moses Landing
Coast Guard
N. H. Radet
W. A. Moyer
Arry Livingston
Ise
Bartlett Leads Iowa Golfers In State Amateur Qualifier
Arthur Bartlett of Ottumwa won low medalist honors in the state amateur qualifier at Sioux City with rounds of 70 and 73 for 145. Lee Herron of Sioux City tied for second with Paul Barton of Fort Dodge after posting 75 76 and 73 78 for 151. The Sioux City Country Club team figure prominently in the event.
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Sioux City
Arthur Bartlett
Ottumwa
Bartlett
Lee Herron
Paul Barton
Fort Dodre
Herron
Barton
Heavy Rain Boosts Crops Amid Stormy Winds
Rainfall of 1.92 inches drenched the area with heavy downpours and strong winds. Crops such as corn and oats showed relief from drought, though some cuts and trees suffered damage. A tree fell on electric lines on Northtown avenue, causing a brief outage and utility line damage between Keote and Sirourney. Roads were rough but will improve with light work. High today was 92 degrees and the forecast calls for warm sultry conditions.
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Simbo
Northtown Avenue
Homer Darbyshire
Lews South
Eompany
Keote
Sirourney
Bank Deposits Rise to New High in National Banks
New York reports record loan statements to the comptroller of the currency as of June 30 showing New York institutions, Chicago banks, and the National City Bank reaching new highs. Deposits and undivided profits exceed prior boom years with the National City Bank surpassing $900 million for the first time and total statements reaching about $910.9 million, up over $80 million since April 6.
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Associated Press
New York
Chicago
National City Bank
Seize Opportunity in Time and Eternity
An aphoristic meditation on time as a precise moment shaping fate, equating timely action with the quality of lasting deeds and moral outcomes. The piece links every good work to a fleeting instant that defines consequence.
Hyperion Second as State Team Championship Winner Emerges
The Hyperion club from Des Moines finished second with 622 points while the winning team totaled 620. The champions were Lee Herron Dr Tt J T Arthur Lennon and Wm Whit after a grueling 86 hole qualifying round of 825 entrants, moving to match play elimination.
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Hyperion Club
Des Moines
Lee Herron
Tt. J. T. Arthur Lennon
Wm. Whit
Car Crash Injures Mrs Orvis Family Near Columbus City
A car from a side road struck a vehicle returning from Columbus City causing rear wheels to break and major damage to the top. Passengers including Mrs 5S K Orvis and her daughters were bruised and a granddaughter lost a tooth but escaped serious injuries.
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Orvis
Day Orrin
Columbus City
I. J. Maxwell
Clint Rhea
Ralph Rogman
Fred Long
T. M. Holmes
Lee Leasé
Merle Twinam
Car starts fail check freeze in radiator cap
A 1920 Northeastern newspaper tip advises when a car fails to start to unscrew the radiator cap and check if the radiator is frozen, a simple early cold weather troubleshooting note.
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NEA Service, Inc
Col. Junction band to play in Columbus City July 16
The Col. Junction band directed by Glenn Ayers will perform on the street in Columbus City on July 16 at 8 p.m. A free will offering for the organization will be collected. Louisa county reports 2125.52 dollars in May gasoline tax with one third for primary roads and two thirds for county and township roads. The American Legion Auxiliary meets Tuesday evening at the Legion hall. Mrs. Paul Solomon of Eldon visited her parents over the weekend. E. W. Kelly visited his sister in Iowa City. Miss Maria Sullivan visits her sister in Minneapolis.
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Columbus Junction
Col. Junction
Glenn Ayers
Columbus City
Des Moines
Louisa County
American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Hall
Paul Solomon
Eldon
Harry Barringer
E. W. Kelly
Margaret McCabe
Iowa City
Maria Sullivan
C. M. Shepard
Minneapolis
Sickness Protects Game In Africa From Hunters
Sleeping sickness and malarial fever will continue to limit big game in Africa. Hunters face the reality that microbes prevent defying nature in the haunts of Africa’s great animals.
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Africa
Shoe making involves 210 processes across machines and hands
The article notes that producing an ordinary shoe today requires 174 machine operations on 4 machines and 6 hand operations, totaling 210 processes. It highlights the extensive, varied work involved in footwear production and the labor分 required.
Ufe Qualification Snaps Attract Ginger Rich Patrons
The article notes that Ufe snaps are typically obtained by individuals with abundant ginger, suggesting a link between access to Ufe and the ginger stock of buyers.
Absurd Quip Sparks Banter About Location and Talent
A playful line mocks a speaker’s claimed residence while noting ongoing work. The speaker asserts presence elsewhere today and hints that Hal will handle the poem. The exchange showcases witty street talk and a tease about literary tasks.
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U.S
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Italy
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Washington, Iowa
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Porn Coast
Kansas City
Via
H. W. Russel, Agt
Washington, Ia
C. C Anderson
Pass
Davenport
Aicer OC Rh
Evening Journal
Call
RED Foxes
Earl Farley
Centerville
J. W. Allen
Call Boyd Herde
Lou Jurconheimer
Baird
East Sixth Street
E Young
West Washington Street
Journal
Crawfordsville
Nellie Loder
Care Ward
Everette Huston
Business
Sims
Dallas
Tex
Tennessee
Lyon
Marion Bridges
Lyon Baking Company
Eyark
Fred Anwyl
BE. L. Clark
Will Keiper
Ainsworth
Helen Geormly
Fairfield
Tan
Hal
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