Milwaukee lays off large extra gang at Ottumwa
About sixty young men from Milwaukee and area are left jobless after a May layoff on the Milwaukee railway near Ottumwa. The cut is blamed on expense reduction with work to continue by regular gangs. some workers may be recalled if costs are cut, as Rock Island also deploys new steel and ballast crews nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Ottumwa
Altho
Chicago
Frank Barnoske
Washington
Rock Island
Ed Sullivan
Muscatine
Fairport
Pairport
Cotter
Iowa Colored Women Drive to Fund Delta Sorority Home
The Iowa Federation of Colored Women’s clubs launches a drive to buy a home in Iowa City for a Delta Sigma Theta sorority house for colored girls seeking to attend the state university. Tag day is set for July 18 and 19 across the state with subscription cards sent to supporters. operations run by Mrs. Helen Downey with local officers handling tag days and August 15 closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Federation of Colored Women's Clubs
Iowa City
Delta Sigma Theta
Martha White
Indianola
Iowa Federation
Helen Downey
Ottumwa
Anna Berkley
Green
Christian Culture
Chub
Interest Builds for Friday Community Meeting
A large crowd is expected at Friday evening’s meeting of business men and farmers in the Commercial club gymnasium. The plan to make the club property more useful, consolidate activities, and hire a paid secretary has sparked widespread discussion. H. E. Moss of Davenport will speak on community problems at eight o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
H. E. Moss
Davenport
Milk Wagon Team Runs Off After Train near Station
A milk wagon team attached to Peter Per dock’s wagon became frightened at a train near the Rock Island passenger station this morning. The horses ran south into L. A. Bunce’s front yard then down East Second street before being stopped. No injuries, wagon only lightly damaged, two bottles broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Perdock
Rock Island
L. A. Bunce
East Second Street
Newell Child Dies at Hospital in Iowa City
Harriett Newell aged two and a half died yesterday at the children's hospital in Iowa City during treatment for a paralysis form. Her parents, Mr and Mrs Robert H Newell of southwest of town, brought the body to Washington last night. Burial is planned at Ainsworth with services likely Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Newell
Children’s Hospital
Iowa City
Washington
Robert H. Newell
State University
Ainsworth
Wishart Declines Chicago Pastor Offer and Portland Call
The Rev. Chas F. Wishart of Second Presbyterian Church declines calls to leave Chicago. He refused both a Portland church call and the presidency of the University of Wooster, Ohio, and will likely return to his Chicago pastorate unless new offers arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Tribune
Chas. F. Wishart
Second Presbyterian Church
Chicago
TA. Shaw
Board of Trustees
Wishart
The Gum Tree In New Zealand And Brazil
The Australian eucalyptus or gum tree grows successfully abroad. In favorable spots New Zealand shows faster growth than Australia. Brazilian authorities recognize its timber value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Australi
Brazil
Youll Find It There In The Want Column
A compact newspaper notice notes a listing in the want column. It directs readers to check classified ads for items or opportunities. The brief implies a sale or offering and encourages inquiry through the column’s contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WANT
Town clock saga stirs Madrid and Swiss strike news
A citizen urges the city to preserve the McKee building tower clock, arguing it should be moved rather than discarded and recalling its 1200 dollar purchase by local funds. Madrid reports Raisuli attacking Spanish posts, while Bern notes a Swiss printers strike halts all newspapers for shorter weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Academy
But Who'd Run the Ship London Times Personal James As
Fragmentary literary remark from the London Times republished in the Boston Transcript noting a quip about emigration if sole survivors on earth shared a continent. No clear individuals beyond James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
James
Boston Transcript
Alcohol hidden under church found in Alabama town
A whisky still was discovered beneath a church in an Alabama town, prompting investigations. Local authorities and parish leaders respond as historical preservation and safety questions arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Philadelphia Inquirer
Quit Meat If Your Kidneys Act Badly
A dated health advertisement warns against kidney trouble from high meat intake. It describes symptoms like backache, cloudy urine, and nervous spells and promotes Rad Salts as a remedy with instructions to take a dose daily.
Church Announcements and Summer Socials Schedule
Local notices outline Wednesday prayer meeting led by Miss Pearl Sharpe, July Methodist Ladies Aid social, Grace Hit Ladies Bazaar and ice cream supper on July 24, and Christian Endeavor social at Lem Logan home. Also includes Presbyterian Women meeting, Ladies Missionary gathering, W O W meeting, Junior Choir outing, and Sunday School staff conference after prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Prayer Meeting
Miss Pearl Sharpe
Grace Hit! Ladies Aid Society
Christian Endeavor Society of
The
Second United Presbyterian Church
Lem Logan
Maoris Return From War Honored With Feasts And Memorial
The Maori battalion returning from Gallipoli and France was welcomed with four great feasts, hokas, and a tangi for fallen comrades. Acting Prime Minister Sir James Allen praised their voluntary service and noted the unit's 1200 strength from formation. About 2000 Maoris shared in the ceremony with heirlooms, jade ornaments, mats, and kilts. Fervere dances and a haka by the Araws tribe accompanied speeches of welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Gallipoli
France
James Allen
South Sea
Device prevents flag from sagging on a horizontal pole
Popular Science describes a wire rod running along the flag’s lower edge held by end clips. A hook passes through a cyclet of the flag for large flags to keep the banner tidy and prevent tangling.
Police Quell Strike Riot at Farley Candy Plant
In Chicago a riot at the Farley Candy Company plant drew police and 500 striking workers. A policeman was beaten when a shot was fired to disperse the mob as clashes with workers and onlookers occurred and the crowd was dispersed by patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Farley Candy Company
Edward Kinczko
Reunion After 25 Years Brings Father and Daughters Together
H. D. Ferguson believed dead for 26 years returns to Wichita Kansas after a newspaper advertisement seeking his daughters leads one daughter to the listed address. She meets an elderly man who shows a photo of the family from 25 years ago, and a joyful reunion follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Ferguson
Wichita
Kan
Fate of Ex-Kaiser Discussed by War Responsibility Committee
In Paris on July 16 the interallied committee on war responsibility discussed the future fate of the former German emperor. The committee stated that no demand has yet been made on the Dutch government regarding William Hohenzollern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Interallied
Committee On
Willamn Hohenzollern
Dortch
Clark Named to International Joint Commission
Washington July 16 Former Senator Clarence D Clark of Evanston Wyoming was appointed by President Wilson as a member of the international Joint Commission He succeeds the late James A Tawney of Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
James A. Tawney
Washington
Clarence D. Clark
Evanston
Wyo
International Joint Commission
Wilson
Minnesota
Lightning strikes NS-11 airship with 12 crew lost
London reports the British air ship NS-11, which departed Parham for a 48 hour flight, is believed struck by lightning and its crew of twelve men perished while engaged in mine sweeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Parham
Tin Cans Worth $12 A Ton From Marlow Dirt
Old tin cans from Marlow dirt fetch 12 dollars per ton. Each ton holds about eight thousand cans, indicating a sizable yield from scrap collection efforts.
Farm and City Properties for Sale and Exchange
Listings include 280 acre Mercer county Missouri farm at 100 per acre and 260 acre near Washington Iowa at 150 per acre. Also 100 acre farm near Washington for 325 per acre and 80 acre farms near Washington for 270 and 225 per acre. Several residences and rental properties available for sale or rent plus a 160 acre Washington county Iowa note. Easy terms and low rates offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
Washington
Washington County
County Hospital
Iowa
Farm Land for Sale 160 and 120 Acres Nearby Town
Forty acres A-1 farm valued with 160 acre tract at 485 per acre this week. Two percent miles from town with school on site modern house and improvements good terms. Also 120 acres two miles out with modern house priced at 465 per acre and good terms. Priced to sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boyd B. Berdo
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Also Mentioned on This Page
Newell Child
Goodyear
W. F. Jacobs & Son
Iowa Avenue
Citizen
City Council
Posal
Raisuli
Madrid
Laroche
Tatuan
Bern
Switzerland
the Methodist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
S. T. Donahey
Weat Main Street
C. C
Methodist Church
Sunset Park
M. E. Sunday School
Warren
Banker’s
Warren’s Coffee Store
East Side Square
Jon
Anderson and van Winkle
New School
Henkel & Brown
Journal of
Journal
South
Oliver
W. H. Helmick
N. O'Loughlin
Square
P. J. Hanley
Sandwich Hay Press
H. Worley
Journal Office
North
Herrick Refrigerator
Tbs
East
Madison Street
Dempsey Real Estate Co
Over
Cook's Cafe
J. F. H. Taylor
F. & M. Bank
W. H. Smith
Ford Car
Albert Irvin
Washington Loan & Trust Co
Claud Bain
Rees
J. F. Foster
Kermit Payne
John Leonard
Equitable Building
Washington, D. C
Iowa Ave
B. B. Berdo
Timothy Ban
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!