War Declared on Automobile Speeders in Washington in 1918
Reports from June 10 to June 25 1918 detail a range of local events in Washington Iowa including a new draft registrants review the warning to speeders in city limits a memorial day observance and a visit by W H Taft. Additional notes cover a new X ray unit delivery of uniforms to France and a construction start on the new high school.
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Washington
Washington Opera House Company
Graham Theatre
George Bickford
H. S. Holmes
Perry Richardson
Camp Jackson
South Carolina
Colorado Springs
P. E. Whisler
Scotch Captain to Speak in Washington Next Sunday
Captain R Muir Allen a Scotchman who served four years in the English army will deliver an address in Washington next Sunday. Local residents anticipate a wide turnout and consider his talk timely amid wartime duties.
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R. Muir Allen
Washington
State News Review Highlights Iowa Political and Civic Events
L. J. Orbin of Hopkinton surrendered in Dubuque after a pursuit by Delaware County officers. A government mail plane landed near Burlington after losing bearings. Ames hosts a National Aeronautic Association chapter with prominent founders. Cedar Rapids hosts a large United Commercial Travelers meeting with Gov. Hammill as principal speaker. Iowa reports new detours in the state food system. Lowdon supporters led by Maj. Lund target former Sen. Raweon at the Republican National Committeeismo. Hammill questions federal farm relief policy. Trial of J. Hayverett Lewis in Ottumwa concluded. Sioux City memorials for O. J. Moore. Iowa and Illinois farm leaders press concessions at the Republican convention in June. Fort Dodge hosts the first organized protest against the McNary-Haugen veto. Loyal Order of the Moose opens its annual state convention in Marshalltown. A bill proposes a government-owned, privately operated railroad from Atlantic to Pacific. Corn forecasts show an early start per Reed. Minnesota U wins 2-0 over Iowa in Big Ten baseball. 1,000+ Iowa State University degrees to be awarded. Cedar Rapids and environs prep for the 54th G A R encampment. Dow and Smith chosen as editor and business manager for The Bomb at State College. Nine Iowa radio stations close under federal action. Memorial day events shape station atmospheres for veterans. Iowa penitentiary remains crowded with inmates.
Remembrance for Merle Hay One of World War I's First Victims
A grave spread with blossoms framed a quiet remembrance for Merle Hay of Glidden one of the first three American soldiers to die in World War I. Parents knelt beside the marker as town mourned the loss.
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Merle Hay
Glidden
United States Good Roads meets in Des Moines
Governors from about six states, many road commissioners, and numerous good roads boosters gathered for the United States Good Roads association meeting in Des Moines highlighting nationwide push for highway improvements.
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Good Roads
United States Good Roads Association
Des Moines
Iowa Retail Clothiers Plan Silver Jubilee Event
The Iowa Retail Clothiers Association announced plans for a silver anniversary jubilee to be held at the Fort Des Moines hotel on February 11 12 13 and 14 1929.
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Iowa Retail Clother’s Association
Hotel
Fort Des Moines
Burrell Steer to Lead Drake Gibbin Department
C Burrell Steer, celebrated English violinist, will succeed Archle Sheasby as head of the gibgin department at Drake, according to Holmes Cowper, dean of the college of fine arts.
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C. Burrell Steer
Archle Sheasby
Drake
Holmes Cowper
College of Fine Arts
Slush fund charges in Hammill campaign raised by Milo Reno
Milo Reno, president of the Iowa Farmers’ Union, telegrammed the Iowa congressional delegation charging a slush fund in Governor Hammill’s campaign. Hammill dismissed the charges as absurd. A battered flag of the Second Wisconsin cavalry linked to Captain R. R. Wood was shown in Clear Lake Memorial Day display. Electric traffic signals were proposed for seven Main Street intersections in Marshalltown. The Lincoln overnight airmail route will add Cedar Rapids as a stop, and corn plowing is widespread across the state with rain badly needed. Whitten veterans’ patriotism reflects postwar sentiment.
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Hammil
Milo Reno
Iowa Farmers’ Union
Iowa
Hammill
Second Wisconsin Cavalry
R. R. Wood
Clear Lake Memorial Day
Main Street
Marshalltown
State Department
Memorial Day guests and local notes from Crawfordsville
Mrs McFadden and daughters plus Mrs S D McFadden of Des Moines and Mrs James McFadden of Washington joined Memorial Day dinner guests in Crawfordsville as Dr and Mrs N S Lease visited Cecil Lease home in Olds. Visitors include Edna Jekel and Marilyn Riley, and Edna Purvis. Road cementing near completion. town praises workers. WCTU honors student essays on temperance with Irene Mitchell named best in Freshman class and four essays advancing to county contest.
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Crawfordsville
McFadden
Margaret
S. D. McFadden
Des Moines
James McFadden
Washington
N.S. Lease
Olds
Cecil Lease
Edna Riley Jekel
Marilyn
Westwood
California
E. F. Riley
Edna Purvis
B. N. Jessen
Wellman
Irene Mitchell
Cleo Fletcher
Talma Clark
Amanda Davis
Lorraine Long
Evening Journal
Armanda Davis
Woodmen Meet Sunday for Grave Decoration
All Woodmen are called to gather at the hall on Sunday June 3 at 2 p m to bring flowers for grave decoration. This public notice urges members to attend and participate in the commemorative activity.
Trans Pacific flight ends in Honolulu after 27 hours
The monoplane Southern Cross with Captain Kingsford Smith and three others completed a 27 hour 28 minute flight from California to Hawaii landing in Honolulu. The article notes related aviation and political events of the era, including dirigible and rail news, with references to Coolidge era policies and international tensions.
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Southern Cross
Kingsford- Smith
California
Hawaii
Wheeler Supply
Field
Honolulu
One Week in Washington County News Review May 27–June 2
Washington county notes report deaths, church milestones, and local honors. James Ralph Stafford died at his home northeast of Washington with funeral held Wednesday. Rev Willard Wylie preached farewell at United Presbyterian. Bethlehem Commandery Knights Templar hosted church guests. A new Burlington time car shifts schedules on June 31. Local poultry winner earns trip to Ames. Oberlin graduate Daryl Dayton receives Pi Kappa Lambda honors. Riverside aviation beacon signals added on J L Yeggy garage roof. Primary election seen light voter turnout. YMCA pool schedule announced and Methodist choir staged Pinafore. Tennis club forms after evening meeting. Memorial day parade and services featured speaker Richard McCleery. Iowa Wesleyan News editor Denis Jones elected. George R Gray resigns in Duluth, heads to California. D A R unveils marker for Ann Gilson Kendall. Logan tablet presented to YMCA. Dodge dealer appointment to Triangle Auto. Bible school opens June 4. Local graduates listed. George Alexander dead. Criminal court session held. travel plans abroad noted. Memorial day weather cold. town half-holiday observed. Ames state meet notes. Des Moines wins. Rural school graduation honors 139 graduates. Dorothy Ramee dies aged 75. services held. George Freshwaters to teach at Washington HS. prep for coaching. Washington paves store remodel and 9 am opening. Rehearsal club forms for high school band and orchestra.
Norman Hall War Hero and Author Profile
A Washington county feature traces James Norman Hall born April 22 1887 in Colfax Iowa from Grinnell College loyalty song to wartime aviator ace. It recalls his French air service start in 1916 the Lafayette Escadrille and heroic dogfights in 1918 his capture and later life in the South Seas with postwar writing and marriage.
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Washington County
Evening Journal
South Sea Island
Wahsington
James Norman Hall
America
John Alex Young
Grinnell College
Grinnell
Colfax
Iowa
Arthur Wright
Ella Annette (Young) H
Who's Who
Air Service
Hall
L'Ecole d' Aviation
France
Norman Hall
Lafayette
The Love Mart heads Fox Theatre bill with Billie Dove
The Love Mart brings Billie Dove and Gilbert Roland to the Fox Theatre in a 1808 New Orleans tale of slave trade, with Antionette Frobelle and Juarez Jallet. Also shown are Wife Savers with Hatton and Beery and Blood Will Tell with Buck Jones. Week lineup lists showings by day.
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Billie Dove
New Orleans
Congress
Louisiana
Victor Jallot
Poupet
Antionette Frobelle
Gilbert Roland
Jallet
The
Fox
Wife Savers
Noah Berry
Raymond Hatton
Beery
Hatton
Berry
Sally Blane
Buck Jones
Kathryn Perry
Buck
Gilbert Oland
Wallace Beery
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