Ad Club Convenes Preparations for Nebraska Iowa Convention
Chairs of convention committees met at the commercial club to outline plans for the Advertising Clubs gathering set for August 25 26 and 27 in Nebraska and Iowa. President Eastin formed new committees and urged rapid action with finance led by Fred W West the Colenso Hotel owner. A four dollar registration funds the program and banquet while merchants are asked to promote the event.
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Commercial Club
Eastin
Nebraska
Iowa
Fred W. West
Colenso Hotel
Lee Holland
Keelie Dunlap
A. E.atchison
West
Budget notices slow to arrive in Washington county
County Auditor A L Griffith says only about one third of towns and school districts have published budget notices and hearings under the new law. Hearings and levy decisions must be completed by August 15 for the levy to go to the county board. Officials are urged to understand the law and publish in official county papers. A quarry accident at KBOKUK injures a worker, William Smith, who loses his left eye when struck by rock.
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A. L. Griffith
Washington County
County Board of Supervisors
Griffith
Kbokuk
Wm. Smith
Music at the Chautauqua for Washington Assembly
Four musical companies showcased for Washington chautauqua August 12 to 21. Imperial Russian Sextette from Kiev brings balalaika and Russian dances. Howard Quintet praised as a top lyceum act. Romany Girls offer gypsy romance and vocal features. Williams Jubilee Singers highlight a double quartet with strong moral standards and extensive training and touring experience. They perform Tuesday August 19.
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Washington
Kiev
Russia
Howard Quintet
Chautauqua
Spain
Europe
United States
Canada
England
Scotland
Wales
Holland
Belgium
Germany
France
London
Coliseum
Ira Aldridge
London Royal Conservatory of Music
Jennie Lind
América
the Chautauqua
County Sept Making Out Annual Report
Miss Clara Wallace county superintendent of schools and Deputy Elizabeth Clark busy compiling the annual report for the state department. District secretaries and treasurers submit individual reports. fewer than six districts have not yet reported and are expected to by early next week.
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Clara Wallace
Elizabeth Clark
State Department of Public Instruction
Automobile Motor Shown in Glass Enclosed Exhibit
Ww. J. Kelfer displays an energy powered Velie motor encased in glass in the Smouse building. The transparent showcase reveals all working parts, offering an instructive view for observers curious about gasoline engine operation.
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Ww. J. Kelfer
Smouse
Old Stand-pipe Temporarily Used Today
Water mains work near the city plant forced yesterday’s shutdown of the old stand-pipe and today it serves in place of the new elevated tower causing lower pressure. Roofing material for the new water works has arrived and construction resumes as the building nears completion.
Death of James Lester in Des Moines Funeral Attendants Gather
James Lester, longtime winter resident and visitor, died Thursday morning in Des Moines after cancer surgery. His nephew Blaine Holmes and Mrs Holmes are in Gibson, Iowa, today for the funeral. Lester was about sixty.
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James Lester
Des Moines
Blaine Holmes
Mrs Phoebe McKenzie Celebrates 93rd Birthday
Mrs Phoebe McKenzie of Ainsworth marks her ninety third birthday at the home of her nephew George F Wallace in Highland township. One of two surviving McClelland pioneers of Washington county she remains vigorous and alert with a ninety seven year old sister in another state.
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Phoebe McKenzie
Ainsworth
George F. Wallace
Highland Township
McClelland
Washington County
Ohio Professor and Family Hike to Washington This Week
Professor Nathan Fields wife and child hike from Toledo to Washington with Miss Zenna Wilmer. They camp beside roads each night and expect to stay about two weeks in the capital before hiking home.
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Nathan Fields
Zenna Wilmer
Professor Fields
Washington
Toledo
Cedar Falls
Brother Dies in Nebraska
Mrs. E. D. Morrison travels to Red Cloud Nebraska after the death of her brother Walter Warren in Lincoln Nebraska earlier this week. Warren had not been ill long but his passing was sudden and the funeral took place in Red Cloud. Warren lived there briefly as a child and visited his sister several times since.
American Diplomat at Teheran Killed by Mob
British officials confirmed the death of Major Robert Imbrie, American vice consul in Teheran, after he was attacked by a fanatical mob while photographing a public fountain. He died in the afternoon. an unidentified American named Seymour accompanied him.
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Associated Press
London
Robert Imbrie
Teheran
Persia
Seymour
Imbrie
Prehistoric Race Hinted Near Shenandoah Discovery
In Shenandoah July 19 Prof. Charles R Keyes of the state history society seeks evidence of ancient mound dweller residence in this region. Crude tools and roots have been found, and a preliminary state survey is planned by the historical society.
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Shenandoah
Charles R. Keyes
State Historia) Society
The
Historical Society
Grain men will not endorse candidate for secretary
Des Moines July 19 The executive committee of the Cor Growers Association met here and decided not to publicly endorse any candidate for secretary of agriculture before next Tuesday's state convention. The statement said the convention should select an experienced administrator of agricultural laws with a sympathetic understanding of farmers' problems.
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Des Moines
Cor Growers Association
Rev E F Kimmelshue Opens Long Hospital Stay
Des Moines minister Rev E F Kimmelshue underwent a serious operation at Wesley Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He is recovering and expected to leave in about five weeks. He serves as synodical superintendent of missions for the town synod of the United Presbyterian church and has frequently preached locally. Mrs Emmett Frame and children and Florence Krause visited town Friday from Ainsworth.
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E. F. Kimmelshue
Des Moines
Wesley Memorial Hospital
Chicago
Kimmelshue
Town
United Presbyterian Church
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