Washington's 22nd Chautauqua Opens in August
The 22nd annual Washington Chautauqua opens August 11 and runs ten days through August 20 with a program featuring Moe Mountain High Standard and a New York stage production Adam Vod by a star cast. Lecturers include Sen W N Fertis Dr J H Williamson Sam Simnail Magnus Johnson and others with morning Bible lectures by Dr Lew Harris and children and girls club activities. Season tickets cost two dollars with expected attendance of about 1500 to prevent financial loss.
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Washington Chautauouu Assembly
Washington
United States
W. N. Fertis
Michigan
J. H. Williamson
Chicago
Sam Simnail
Magnus Johnson
Minnesota
Caupolican
William H. Beachler
Lawrence HB. Stringer
Conareseman
Illinois
Goforth Orchestra
Southland Artists
International Singing Orchestra
Magnus Schultz
Columbus Entertainers
Davies Light Opera Company
Marinbyphone Sextet
National Male Quartet
Davies Company
Jesse Ray Taylor
Boges and Bailey
Marion McLaughlin
Palmer speaks at Rotary on pioneer roots and war ordeal
Col. J. Palmer told Rotary Club listeners a part of his history as a Washington county pioneer descended from early settlers, describing wartime experiences that left him for dead and later saved by comrades. A contentious debate on Fundamentalism versus Modernism followed.
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J. Palmer
Rotary Club
Palmer
Lambert Dies After Shooting in Ottumwa Hospital
William F P Lambert of Davenport died in a local Ottumwa hospital at 8 30 last night after shooting himself last Wednesday morning the day his wife's funeral was to have been held Burial will be in Ottumwa Mystery surrounds the location of two $100 bills he claimed to have in his pocket button Several notices urge tent buyers bound for Chautauqua park to place orders by contacting Miss Jessie Klein at Frank Stewart's office or by phone at 577 Red
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Ottumwa
William FP. Lambert
Davenport
Chautauqua Park
Jessie Klein
Frank Stewart
Klein
Thomas to Serve Term at Anamosa
Eugene Thomas sentence follows guilty plea for obtaining money by fake pretenses. He swindled merchants by cashing six checks totaling over $20 after arriving from Mount Pleasant and living with a East Main Street family. Local officers quieted violent altercations and arrested him. residents warn of similar scams against Washington businesses.
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Eugene Thomas
Washington Stoves
West
Anamosa
Thomas
Charles A. Dewey
Mts. Pleasant
East Main Street
Westphal Brothers Shine In Junior Invitation Wolf Tourney
John and Victor Westphal returned from Rock Island where they competed in the junior invitation wolf tournament last week. Both posted solid scores though none reached the finals. John advanced to the consolation final, narrowly defeating Victor at the eighteenth hole in a highlight clash.
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John
Victor Westphal
Rock Island
Hoth Hogg
Ater Victor
Laboratory Test Confirms Clean Water At YMCA Pool
The YMCA pool water is reported clean by Dr. G C Hoice at the county hospital. The pool was drained and cleaned last week, and periodic precautions keep it in pure condition. The report finds no harmful bacteria and confirms no danger associated with the pool.
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Y. M
GC. A. Hoice
Iowa General Assembly Cost Reported for 41st Session
Des Moines reports the 41st General Assembly cost the state $258,146.45 covering salaries for 50 senators and 108 representatives, lieutenant governor, speaker, and staff. Travel miles, mileage allowances, and miscellaneous items such as chaplains, laundering towels, and advertising laws are itemized with precise totals.
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Des Moines
Iowa
41St
General Assembly
E. L. Hogue
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Hogue
Ring Found Inside Cod Linked to Ragland Fisherman Aid
A roll ring was discovered inside a cod carried by a fish dealer's assistant in Kingston Ragland recently. The discovery prompted local authorities to investigate the incident.
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Kingston
Ragland
Cuba Newspapers Reach High Per Capita Rates
National Statistics Bureau data show Havana province leading in newspaper density with 28 percent. Other provinces follow with Pinar del Rio 28 percent Matanzas 62 percent Santa Clara 71 percent Camaguey 20 percent Oriente 51 percent, indicating Cuba’s varied print circulation across regions.
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Havana
Cuba
National Statistics Bureau
Ilavana
Pinar del Rio
Matangag
Santa Aara
Camaguey
Oriente
Keokuk Legion Opens New Home on South Fourth Street
Keokuk Post No. 41 of the American Legion unveils its new quarters at 11 South Fourth Street. The downstairs continues to house the American Railways Express, while the upper floor hosts the Legion and its auxiliary. Plans include a public comfort station, maple floors, a 75 person meeting hall, a kitchen with direct access to club rooms, and an electric exterior sign.
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Keeokuk
Keokuk
American Legion
Legion
Auxilary
South Fourth Street
American Railways Express Company
Emigration from Germany Drops in 1924
Berlin July 1 1924 German emigration declined from 1925 levels yet remains well above prewar totals. The 1924 outflow reached about 115000 Germans, compared with 130000 in 1923, while the prewar average stood near 25000 according to the statistical bureau.
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Gero
Berlin
Birrewu
Bread Question Sparks Debate Over Toad in Lyon's
A garbled note on bread raises a curious debate about toad on Lyon's. The fragment suggests a local discussion of a culinary item or menu quirk with unclear details.
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Toad Ob Lyon
New York Man Claims Spirit Messages All Fake
J A Albert Gilbert of Portland Oregon offers a $500 reward for communication with his dead wife Florence. He says all posted messages signed Susan Anna Louisa Sunbeam are fakes after accepting a password before her 1917 death. He notes many messages came via mediums ouija boards or automatic writing and describe her appearance and password, with some absurd details.
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New York
Bronehe J. A. Albert Gilbert
Portland
Ore’ Son
Scientific American
Gilbert
Susan
Anna
Louisa
Sunbeam
Jim
Gill
Venus
Mystery Ails Prompt Weekend Sickness Rumors
Headache and fever described in a terse note, with several lines noting illness and general malaise. The text expresses concern over the cause and overall feeling unwell.
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Woods Feed
North
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Airdale
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Reister
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Clarence
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