Convention Ends with Officers Chosen at Keokuk Presbytery
The Women's Missionary Society of Keokuk presbytery adjourned after electing officers including President Mrs C F Hoffman and Vice President Mrs Anderson. The gathering at Second United Presbyterian drew a large attendance despite heat, with juniors featuring a major program led by Mrs Howard Crozier and guest Mrs S J Lewis of Columbus City. The next convention site will be decided soon.
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The
Women’s Missionary Society of
Clarke
le Clare
George W. Rudiger
Washington
Fred L. Stewart
Charles Johnston
Columbus City
Presbyterial Society
Second Church
Second Church Society
Howard Crozier
Miss Baird
Egypt
S. J. Lewis
Los Angeles
Baird
Ardmore Rotary backs curb on petting parties and joy riders
Ardmore Oklahoma June 29 Rotary club members pledge support to city and county officials to curb petting parties and joy riders. The boys committee surveys conditions and will coordinate a plan with other civic clubs to cooperate in the effort.
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Alex Miller
Tulsa, Okla
J. D. Glasgow
Washington
Ardmore
La Crosse Letter Carriers Win Saturday Half Holidays
La Crosse Wisconsin Tribune reports letter carriers will enjoy half holidays on Saturdays through September 15 after a community poll. About 997 of 1,000 patrons supported the plan, which allows morning deliveries only on Saturdays during the summer season for 25 La Crosse carriers.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Tribune
The
O. J R. Skaar
Skaar
Grecian Furnishes the Necessary Bonds
John Grecian appeared before Justice D C Kyle and waived arraignment. He was bound over to the grand jury on two charges maintaining a nuisance and possessing implements for making intoxicating liquor with bonds set at 500 dollars. His Kalona area premises were searched after a Tuesday raid by Deputy Sheriff Fred Sweet Officer Oscar Haney and prohibition officers, yielding a stir alleged to be used in moonshine production.
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John Grecian
D. C. Kyle
Kalona
Fred Sweet
Oscar Haney
Prohibition
Grecian
Street Commissioner Oversees Bump Removal Project
Fred Werner supervises a road work effort to remove elevated bumps on brick streets downtown using a road scraper. Thick tar in spots caused the bumps and is being stripped to even the pavement.
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Fred Werner
Cooler Weather With Possible Showers Tonight
The day brought a cooler, sultry atmosphere with clouds obscuring sun. A chance of showers tonight may relieve the heat. Yesterday’s high reached .91 degrees.
Mrs FE L Clark Attends Presbyterial Meeting
Mrs FE L Clark of Crawfordsville attended the Presbyterial gathering held here yesterday, joining fellow members for the event.
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FE. L. Clark
Crawfordsville
County W C T U Convention Set for Ainsworth Next Week
The tenth annual Washington County W C T U convention will be held at the Ainsworth Methodist church on Tuesday and Wednesday July 17 and 18. The program includes devotions, addresses by Mrs M J Philpot and others, readings, a Bible in the public schools discussion, reports, quizzes, luncheon, and election of officers. Card of thanks from A M Lovelett family.
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Washington County
Ainsworth
Methodist Church
J. F. Rex
M. J. Philpot
Cedar Falls
the Crusader Bonnet
Reading
Little Union
Evelyn Peterson
Brighton
Astronomers Seek Lost Asteroid Aurora Recovery
Dr. A O Leusechner of the University of California and Dr. H Thiele of Lick Observatory with advanced students begin work to recover the tiny asteroid Aurora lost 12 years. The asteroid lies between Mars and Jupiter and has troubled astronomers since its discovery a quarter century ago.
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Ress
Berkley
Calif
A. O. Leusechner
University of California
H. Thiele
Lick Observatory
Aurora
Mars
Jupiter
Secretary Reports School Costs in District Finances
Secretary Ralph Thompson reports the Washington school district general fund receipts of 114 013 15 and expenditures 109 660 14 for the year. He notes a year‑ago balance of 14 193 40, with current balance 18 546 41 greater than last year’s expenses. The summary lists district tax state receipts and payroll, supplies, and various operating costs.
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Ralph Thompson
Washington
Co. Treas
Tom Iemenses
Errors in 12 year lost asteroid Aurora studied by UC astronomers
UC astronomers reanalyze earlier miscalculations that left the asteroid Aurora lost for over a decade. They use observations from its rediscovery and the perturbing pull of Jupiter and Saturn to correct its orbital path under Professor Leuschner, with months of work ahead.
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University of California
Jupiter
Saturn
Leuschner
Chautauqua Dates Set for August Twenty Two
The Chautauqua assembly runs August 14 to 23 with an opening Tuesday afternoon session. Sidney Smith will appear among daily lectures by Dr Howland Hanson and others. Programs include concerts by Baehman’s Million Dollar Band and various speakers and groups each day.
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Chicago
Ben Hur Company
Senator Lenroot
Sholley’s Orchestra
Joe Hanley
the MeCords
Maud Ballington Booth
Deron
the Magician
Roy Smith
Preachers’ Quartet
Leeture
Grizzly Smith
Grawford Adams Company
Clinton Howard
A. L. Flude
Davies Opera Company
Louis A. Convis
David Duggins Company
Lou's
Williams
Baehman
Million Dollar Band
No Poison Danger in Sprayed Fruits Declares Herrick
Des Moines reports Iowa horticultural official R S Herrick says sprayed fruits and vegetables are not dangerous to humans when properly prepared. He notes spraying combats insects and diseases, is easily washed off during canning, and urges discouraging prejudices while praising improved production and quality.
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Herrick
Associated Press
Des Moines
R. S. Herrick
Iowa State Horticultural Society
The Ananias Club Admission Quip
The Ananias Club holds a remark by a famed statesman who concedes that the papers did not misquote him. He admits that he indeed said the idiotic things attributed to him, acknowledging the irony in the misquote.
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Cincinnath Enquirer
Thought for the Dey: recognizing moral and regal obligations
A fragment remarks that a person who ignores moral duty will rarely acknowledge regal duty, unless inspired by Cole to act, implying a guiding influence on leadership and responsibility.
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Cole
Cultivate Happiness Emphasized As Mental Sunshine Benefit
A brief health note cites Christian LD Larsen praising happiness as essential for life and strength. It argues mental sunshine boosts vitality and resilience, framing happiness as a practical necessity rather than a luxury.
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Christian LD
Larsen
Weather Rhyme About Fans Not Weather Men
A playful verse laments relying on fans over meteorologists. It jokes that Saturdays may be perfectly clear, with minimal rain, while the speaker admits not being a weather man and prefers using an electric fan.
Record Summer Session At Iowa University Draws Many Out-of-State Students
The University of Iowa reports a summer term enrollment of 2,400 with 376 students from other states. Illinois leads with 70, Missouri 51, Kansas 33, Nebraska 29, and Minnesota 26. Officials expect total attendance to reach 2,000 after second registration.
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Associated Press
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Minnesota
Grinnell Reports Teachers Scarce Across District
Grinnell College bureau of appointments reports a teacher shortage as 103 requests for teachers have come in since January first. They filled 59 with June graduates and 21 with alumni, leaving 26 positions unfilled.
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Grinnell
Bureau of Appointments
Grinnell? College
Waiting to Get Enough Olds for Lessons
A nurse speaks with a child in a ward asking about a sister's schooling. The girl replies she is waiting to gain enough years to begin lessons, reflecting a child’s view of age and education.
Nature's Wise Provision Emphasized by Epicurus
A brief quotation stressing gratitude to nature for making essential discoveries easy while difficult-to-know matters remain unnecessary, attributed to Epicurus.
Not All of Fishing to Fish
A quotation on fishing notes that a fisherman who forgets surroundings and the beauty of nature is no true angler. The line attributes wisdom to O. W. Smith and underscores restraint and attentiveness in the sport.
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O. W. Smith
Expansive Smile Frames Lady Honoria in Room Entrance
Lady Honoria enters the room with a sweet if somewhat fixed smile. The Boston Evening Transcript notes this composed expression on her handsome figure.
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Honoria
Boston Evening Transcript
Feeding of Baby Birds by a Saskatchewan Farmer
H W McCrae a Lake Johnson Saskatchewan farmer naturalist says during nesting season birds feed their young about 270 times daily using roughly 11 insects.
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H. W. McCrae
Lake Johnson
Saskatchewan
Canada
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