Farewell Party For Shoemakers And Local Marriage News
A Monday farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Percy Shoemaker preceded their Tuesday departure to Town City for a new home. The celebration gathered at Miss Cecile Pelville’s with singing, stories, and an outdoor fire and wieners. Also announced is the marriage of Mrs. Ethel Bester of Chicago to Mr. Henry W. Hofmeister, a Chicago Symphony Orchestra cellist. the couple will reside in Chicago.
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Percy Shoemaker
Town
Ethel Bester
Chicago
Henry W. Hofmeester
Ethel White
Milton White
Randolph Theater
Hofmeester
Mary White and Floyd Banks Wed at Marion Baptist Parsonage
Miss Mary White daughter of Mr and Mrs E J White and Floyd C Banks were married July 16 at the Baptist parsonage in Marion Iowa. Rev G W Gervin performed the ceremony with the bride in white silk and matching accessories. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs J L Banks, recently returned from France after eighteen months with the Rainbow division. The couple will reside on a nine mile west farm recently purchased by Banks.
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E. J. White
Mary White
Floyd C. Banks
Baptist Parsonage
Marion
Iowa
G. W. Gervin
Banks
Washington High School
Washington County
J. L. Banks
West of Washington
France
Rainbow Division
Washi
Will It Return to Its Owner Umbrella Innovation
A new umbrella with flexible ribs aims to prevent inversion in wind. Inventor claims the rib design allows the canopy to snap back and stay upright, reducing the chance of flipping inside out.
Town Property Changes Hands on E Washington Street
Lively town property transfers occurred on E Washington Street with Win Smouse selling 150 feet of frontage between Dr Hull home and Enslin residence. George L Duke buys 60 feet for 3290 dollars, A B Carr 50 feet for 2690, Ralph Schulty 40 feet for 2120. Enslin property sold to Mrs Charles Benz for 6250.
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E. Washington Street
Win Smouse
Dr. Hull
Mr. Beinslin
George L. Duke
A. B. Carr
Ralph Schulty
Messrs Duke and Schulty
Carr
Enslin
Smouse
Charles Benz
Many Counties to Exhibit at Iowa State Fair This Year
An unusually large number of counties Applied for fair space signaling a stronger exhibit show. Last year wartime constraints limited participation to about a dozen counties. John W. Coverdale, former county agent leader and Iowa Farm Bureau Federation secretary, serves as assistant superintendent, signaling strong prospects for a superior display.
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John W. Coverdale
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Calf Feeding Contest At Iowa State Fair Returns Saturday
At the Iowa State Fair in 1918 a large turnout of boys girls and calves will compete in the Calf Feeding Contest with over one hundred entries. The judging will be conducted by Professor Pew and prize money totals 800 dollars with a silver cup for first place. The class goes to the Stock Pavilion on Saturday August 23.
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Professor Pew
Ames
Scientist outlines water cycle age in Europe study
A European scientist reports a water particle evaporated from the ocean may return after ten days but remains in the atmosphere for about 8,460 years before the next evaporation. The finding highlights the long residence times possible in the global water cycle.
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Europe
High Cost of Living Dominates Senate Agenda
Washington July 28 progressive senators urged immediate action to curb rising costs. Senator Capper warned that the high cost of living could cost the parties in power the next election. The senate committee began probing profiteers to identify causes behind prices for food clothing and rent with wholesalers retailers and consumers to testify.
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Washington
Congress
Capper
Kansas
Kenyon
Iowa
Committee of the Senate
Senate
League of Nations
Europe
Sensational Airplane Acts at State Fair Spark Thrills
Iowa State Fair will feature dramatic flying demonstrations by veteran aviators. Nighttime showcases include tall spins barrel rolls and wing-overs with parachute drops and aerial battles using rockets and fireworks. The pilots, veterans of military service, say it is everyday work for them and not reckless spectacle.
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Iowa
Art Smith
Lincoln Beachy
Uncle Sam
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George’ Brinton
Arthur Rankin
Dorothy Gertrude
Garner
Washington ST
PUR
Chasers
Washington, Iowa
Harwood
Salt Frances
J. A. Harwood & Son
South Side Square
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