Pleasant birthday fete and wedding events reported
A young girl celebrated her birthday with nine friends enjoying outdoor games and a luncheon. The Rebekah club hosted an evening at the Larson home with contests and refreshments. The marriage of Miss Marie Snider and Mr. Paul Leeper took place at the Barker residence with a reception at the Nicola home. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. Schantz and Mr. and Mrs. Nicola, with the bride a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franks Snifer of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Club
JL. G Larson
Rittier
Marie Snider
Paul Leeper
T. F. Barker
Robert Schantz
Barker
Arthur Nicola
Nicola
Leeper
John Bender
C. B. Nicola
Schantz
Frank Srifer
Washington
Comalae
Mildred Mauthe
Hazel Birney
Bessie Myall
Willa Waymack
Versa Chedwick
Priscilla Club Announces July Meeting Cancelation
The Priscilla club informs members that there will be no July gathering. The notice is brief and provides no additional details beyond the cancellation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscila Club
Priscilla Club
Sale of Residence at Public Auction
It will sell at public sale Saturday the 23rd at 2:30 o'clock. My house at Elmison Bt. to be removed from the lot. A five room dwelling in A-1 condition with electric wiring, ink in kitchen, soft pump, screens, window blinds, adaption, all goes. Be there to buy. Signed J. Martian White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Elm Ison
Drowned 20 year old in Skunk River on bathing trip
Arthur Larson 20 son of Mr and Mrs Gust Larson of Mt Pleasant drowned after entering a deep hole while swimming with companions in the Skunk River near the dam. He and his brother Walter were unable to swim. Despite hours in the water and efforts with a mitimotor help, recovery failed. He had planned to work in the Dakotas harvest fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Pleasant
Arthur Larson
Gust Larson
Skunk
Walter Larson
Larson
Young Larson
Dakotas
Dempsey Admits He Has Never Voted in NYC Court
In a New York City courtroom last week Jack Dempsey and his attorney discussed a writ of attachment on Dempsey’s automobile. The heavyweight champion, aged twenty six, has never voted despite five years of eligibility. The attorney argued Dempsey fights for himself and not for the United States, highlighting national pride and personal honor in the disputed matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Jack Dempsey
New York City
Demps Automobile
Dempsey
United States
No American university feels itself disgraced by work
An American College student born in Germany seeks to attend classes while paying his way with work. Rostock professor rejects the plan as unheard of, arguing German universities remain exclusive for the leisure class. The piece notes Americans accept working through, while German education remains aristocratic despite democratic claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
America
University of Rostock
Monmouth Review
Wandering Greenland Island Story Likely Moves West
The article notes Greenland slowly drifts westward at about ten miles per year, a claim tied to Norwegian scholars. It asserts the island was once connected to Norway and has shifted roughly eight miles over the past 100000 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isand
Greenland
Norway
Colorful Weddings in Saxony Across An Odd Portrait
A garbled description from Saxony sketches wedding attire and customs in a vivid but unclear account. The text mentions a wedding cross, Kisnone style, cuffs, collar, bow tie, road-grimmed heats, handkerchiefs, a borrowed tablecloth, and various named terms. The fragmentary article trails into unclear names and specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxony
Shoes Worn by Chinese Women in Early Modern Era
The article notes Chinese women adopting Western footwear while some still wear embroidered shoes with no outdoor heel. It describes two main types: outdoor shoes with a fairenized heel and indoor shoes without a heel, the latter adaptable with a loose heel in position for walking abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughly
China’s Sorrow Flood Shrouds Fertile Valley
Historical notes describe the Hwang Ho or Yellow River once fertile but now a shifting floodplain. The 1886 floods covered about 20 000 square miles of densely populated land, causing widespread loss of life and destruction.
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China
Hwang Ho
Yellow River
Cassdic
Ashland Fireworks Turmoil After Vacation Mayor
Ashland Nebraska erupts over a Fourth of July fireworks dispute. Mayor H F Anderson left town on vacation and failed to inform the acting official about an old ordinance banning firecrackers except in a restricted district. A mayoral partisan clash follows as complaints are filed and a hearing is set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Ashland
Neb
H. F. Anderson
J. C. Buell
Pre historic Tooth Found Near Riverside
A gigantic, well preserved tooth was found by John Younkin on his farm east of Riverside and is on display at Riverside Savings Bank. It will be sent to the state university to identify its former owner, with experts noting its meat eating characteristics and three inch roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
John Younkin
Riverside Savings Bank
The
State University
Younkin
Uteie City
Iowa selects Margaret Dolliver as state princess ambassador
Iowa Governor Kendall announces Miss Margaret Dolliver of Fr. Dodge Iowa as Iowa's representative to the cotton palace annual cotton exposition in Waco Texas in August. Dolliver becomes the state's thirteenth princess chosen by governors on request of Governor Pat Neff of Texas. The appointment cites her beauty and her father's valued state service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Margaret Dolliver
Dodge
N. E. Kendall
Towa
Waco
Texas
Doliver
Pat Neff
Kendall
Dolliver
Rescued After Four Days In Cistern Near Kansas City
Roy McMillen, 29, was saved after four days in a cistern outside Kansas City’s business district. Found by two Black youths in a delirious, starved state, he said he fell in while heading home last Saturday. An improvised ladder from sticks and wire kept him alive for days. The cistern was twenty two feet deep and the ladder short of the top. His cries went unheard until morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Roy, McMillen
McMillen
Milwaukee Woman Fights For $26 Million Girard Estate
Miss Susan Shabach a Milwaukee telephone operator leads a suit with Milwaukee relatives to claim a share of Stephen Girard estate worth over 26 million dollars. Attorney Frederick F Grolle sails to Philadelphia to press the claims as direct descendants seek inheritance from the revolutionary era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Stephen Girard
Philadelphia
Susan Shehach
Shabach
Dominic Cirard
Frederick F. Grolle
Dream Symbols in Market and Timos Dreams
Dreaming of fishes signals great spirit and potential reward for trouble. Dreaming of a fish market suggests wealth loss and wretched conditions in the near term.
Kopp Proposes Probe of War Profiteers to Fund Bonus
Congressman W F Kopp introduces a House resolution calling a special committee to investigate war profiteers and their wealth to fund an ex service member bonus. The measure seeks a levy on profiteers and requires Treasury data and hearings with printed reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Kopp
Congress
America
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury Department
Des Moines Man Survives Fire Truck Collision
Des Moines resident Ray Le Cocq survived a fire truck crash at Seventh and School streets. He was knocked forty five feet from the light touring car and landed twice that distance away, escaping serious injury after the car was demolished. Police Surgeon Lieber treated him for severe bruises with no broken bones.
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Des Moines
Seventh
School Streets
Ray le Cocq
Twelfth
Waterous
le Cocq
Seventh Street
School Street
Lieber
Moon Over Yokohama Bay Reflects on Shoreline Craft
In the evening off Anchor Bay in Yeddo harbor the moon hung over Yokohama like a mother of pearl. The narrator, observing from the Tokio quay, notes the lunar glow as a fine imitation possibly crafted by artisans from Hanchodor, with Nammikawa mentioned as a cloisoan figure and Ts Tokio in the scene.
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Bay of Yeddo
Yokohama
Hanchodor
Nammikawa
Tokio
Thomas Baller
Waterloo Youth Admits Holdup Crimes Across States
Joseph McDugale, 18, was jailed in Waterloo on a concealed weapons charge after claiming occupation as a holdup man. He admitted staged robberies in Des Moines Ames and a tourist party theft, detailing cash and pension check gains. Authorities noted no May 28 Des Moines record, while Waterloo plans further investigation and a concealed weapons charge awaits.
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Waterloo
Joseph McDucale
Cuetody
MacDugale
Des Moines
Ames
T Jrad
McDugale
Four Farmers Robbed by Two Armed Bandits
Four harvest hands veterans of World War I were held up by two men between Sioux City and Emerson Nebraska. E. E. Bailey of Peoria Illinois was clubbed and wounded, resisting a search. William Burtman of Peoria Illinois lost $50.
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Here
Emerson
Neb
E. E. Bailey
Peoria
William Burtman
Allen Hanft’s BOD Coming to Junction
Columbus Junction residents learn the body of Allen Wright Hanft, Colubmus Junction youth killed in action in World War I, has arrived at Hoboken New Jersey. The remains of Garland Peel are expected to arrive in New York soon and James Peel has been notified. Hanft was killed July 24 1918 and was the first Columbus Junction soldier to die in battle. the Junction post of the American Legion was named for him.
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Columbus Junction
Allen Wright Hanft
Hoboken
N. J
J. A. Hanft
Garland Peel
Junction
Arive
New York
James Peel
France
Alien Wright Hanft
Junction Post
American Legion
Reform ed Presbyterian Worship Schedule Saint Usue
Sabbath morning services announced with Sabbath school at 10 o clock and public worship at 11 conducted by Pastor W. G. Robb. A cordial welcome is extended to all.
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Usue
W. G. Robb
To Cross the Rubicon and Its Ancient Claims
The article examines the Rubicon stream boundary between Cisalpine Gaul and Italy and explains how the phrase to cross the Rubicon implies an irrevocable step. It notes the modern Lu use on Its banks called Il Rubicone and weighs arguments for and against it being the ancient Rubicon, with the Muraletno favoring.
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Adriatic
Cisalpine Gaul
Italy
Caesar
B. C
Methodist Church Announces Change in Next Sunday's Service
The church states there will be no preaching service next Sunday while Sunday school continues at the usual 0:30 hour. No details on alternate plans are provided.
Baptist church notes outline services and leaders
The church notes list Sunday school at 9 30 with B Y P L U S leading at 6 30 and the topic The Perils of Materialism. Prayer meeting is 7 30 Wednesday with J W Lemley to lead next on Soul Teaching at Antioch.
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B. Y. Plus
Grace Hill hosts Sunday School Convention with multiple churches
Grace Hill church hosts a Sunday School Convention next Sunday with morning and afternoon services at 10 00 and 1 36. Basket dinner provided. Speakers include Mrs Lewis Duke Mrs John Cady J K Real Rev Zimmerman Rev Bogue Rev Klein Rev Anderton and others. L A Caldwell US Missionary.
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Grace Hill
Walnut
Oakland
Coppock
New Haven
Valley
Rubio
Hopewell
Clay
Grace Hill Church
Lewis Duke
John Cady
J. K. Real
Zimmerman
Bogue
Klein
Anderton
L. A. Caldwell
U. S
Congregational Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Schedule
A Congregational prayer meeting is set for 11 o'clock in the morning with all expected to attend. A Bible study gathering follows at 6 30 in the evening for interested participants.
Absence of Pastor Limits First United Presbyterian Services
The First United Presbyterian announces only Sabbath School at 9 45 a m and a Christian Endeavor meeting at 6 30 p m due to the pastor's vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian
Christian Endeavor
St Paul's Evangelical to Hold Regular Sunday Services
The Washington church invites all friends to attend morning services with a Sunday schedule. A note from the pastor mentions a planned change to the evening service time and asks parishioners to watch for updates.
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Carl Wktor
House Rules Missouri Contest, Dem Hawes Kept Seat
The House Elections Committee ruled to sustain Representative Hawes of Missouri's 11th District, rejecting the contest by Republican Bernard P. Bogg. Hawes retains his seat as a Democrat from St. Louis amid the decision announced today.
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Washington
Ieee
Iatry
House
Missouri
St. Louis
House Elections Committee
Bernard P. Bogg
Hawes
Bees Build Tiny Flats In Honeycomb World
Beekeeping note explains bees live in the smallest apartments, with a cubic foot of honeycomb containing about 9 000 cells. The depiction of tiny hive dwellings highlights the efficiency of bee architecture and the dense cell structure.
Prairie Flower Baptist Church Service Times
Prairie Flower Baptist Church announces Bible school at 10 00 a m and preaching at 11 00 a m led by Pastor J A Anderson There will be no evening service We invite all to attend and share in worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower Baptist
J. A. Anderson
West Crester Baptist Union Service Notice
Union service to be held at West Crester Baptist Church at 4:00 p.m. The pastor Ki A Anderson invites attendees to join and enjoy the inspiring sermons and fellowship.
New Haven Baptist Plans Sunday School Convention
The Sunday school at New Haven Baptist is dismissed this Sunday to attend a full day Sunday school convention at Grace Hill. All members are urged to participate, announced Pastor J. A. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace, Hill
J. A. Anderson
St. Paul’s Evangelical Valley Evening Services Notice
Regular evening services announced for Valley at 0:00 o clock. Pastor Carl W. Klein invites parishioners to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W. Klein
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Throughtaling
J. Martian White
Mr. Pleasant Boy
Mr. Dempsey
Nebraska Town
Ae T Perent Iowa
Great Estate
Kopp
Harriet Blatch
Allen Hanft
Methodist
Associate Presbyterian
ST. Paul’s
West Crester Baptist
Union
Ki, A. Anderson
Pastor
NEW Haven Baptist
ST. Paul's Evangelical Valley
Journal
U.S. S. Servier
Buick
Kalona
White Way
Ainsworth
Junction Eer
Schlatter
Wayland
Jamison & Hill
Brighton
Kent's
Richland Sigourney Bater
Sigourney
West Chester
Daviess & Findlay
U.S. L. Battery Station
Coopers Athletic
Wilson Bros
Klein Ktothing Kompany
Lowe
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