Dynamiting of Farms Idea to Halt Floods
Former Kansas governor Samuel J. Crawford urges government to dynamite hardpan beneath upper soil to release trapped moisture. He reports an accidental bore where dynamite loosened hardpan and left land unusually lush, proposing a government trial on a western quarter section to test flood prevention and moisture conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Agricultural Department
Washington
Samuel J. Crawford
Crawford
St Paul
Secretary of Agriculture
Needlework Notes Revive Cross Stitch and Home Decor
Cross stitch gains popularity with floral cushions, table covers, and delicate sachets. Tips cover stem sewing, loose stitches, and finishing. Projects include a two‑piece crash sofa pillow with tulip motifs, a baby gift pillow with white poppies and Early to Bed, blue ticking filling, and white embroidery accents.
Father and Son. A witty family exchange noted in Chicago News
Grace Applegate, daughter of John Applegate, has shown some improvement from measles illness. Mrs Dr Thompson arrived last evening from Letts to visit with her mother Mrs Sarah Denison in east Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Grace Applegate
John Applegate
Dr. Thompson
Letts
Sarah Denison
East
Washington
Perle Brent and W B Kyle to Wed in Indianola
Invitations have been received for the wedding of Miss Perle Brent of Indianola and Dr W B Kyle of Diagonal Iowa to take place in Indianola on June 10. Dr Kyle is the son of Mr and Mrs J H Kyle northern to the city and is well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perle Brent
Indianola
W. 8. Kyle
Diagonal
Iowa
Doctor Kyle
J. H. Kyle
St James school commencement invites issued
Invitations issued for the St James school commencement exercises to be held Tuesday evening June 16 at the school Miss Stella Berry is the graduate Next Monday evening the Home Guards plan a merry time with a 7 30 regular lodge session followed by an program and refreshments All members urged to attend A group including Elsie Minick Lydia Eicher Lora Martin and Helen and Mildred Morton are being entertained this week at the home of Frances and Clara Meyers west of the city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James School
Stella Berry
Elsie Minick
Lydia Eicher
Lora Martin
Helen
Mildred Morton
Frances
Clara
Meyers
State Lodges A D U W To Hold National Convention Des Moines
Washington June 5 The Corn Belt Meat Producers association case against Chicago area railroads was heard by the interstate commerce commission. Attorneys for both sides presented arguments and briefs were invited. Commission members heard from Cedar Rapids and Marshalltown packing interests as the case proceeds with no ruling expected for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Corn Belt Meat Producers’ Association
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clifford Thorne
Washington
Iowa
H. C. Wallace
Des Moines
E. B. Pierce
Commerce
Rock Island
Hale Holden
Burlington
S. A. Lynde
Northwestern
William Ellis
St. Paul
Colonel Clark
Cedar Rapids
C. I. E. Boardman
Marshalltown
Donaldson family guests at Edgington home
Mr and Mrs Richard Donaldson of Ainsworth and Misses Kath erine Donaldson and Gale Postal waite of Rock Island were guests yesterday at the Edgington home on East Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Donaldson
Ainsworth
Katherine Donaldson
Gale Postalwaite
Rock Island
Edgington
East Main Street
West Washington soiree honors Pasadena guests Youngs
The Misses Etta and Nannie Laughead entertained yesterday at their home in west Washington in honor of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Young of Pasadena California.
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Etta
Nannie Laughead
West
Washington
J. H. Young
Pasadena
Calif
Picnic at Sunset Park Compliments Walther and Bowman
The A B C girls plus several of their boyfriends plan a Sunset park picnic tonight as a compliment to Miss Myrtle Walther of Davenport and Chester Bowman of St. Louis.
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Sunset Park
Myrtle Walther
Davenport
Chester Bowman
St. Louis
Carris Families Picnicked at Sunset Park
Mr and Mrs Jay Carris and children from this city along with Mr and Mrs H D Carris of West Chester and Mrs W Davis of West Chester West Chester picnicked last evening at Sunset Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Carris
Ed Carris
8. D.carris
West of Town
H. W. Davis
West Chester
Sunset Park
Missionary Society Address Planned by Queen Esther Circle
The Queen Esther circle of the Methodist church met at Miss Maud Haines's home to arrange a Sunday afternoon program at the church. Mrs Libbie Allen of New York, general organizer of the missionary societies, will deliver the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
Methodist Church
A U U W National Convention Heads to Des Moines
Des Moines prepares for the A U U W national convention starting in June with about 1000 initia tions and thousands of attendees from 38 states and Canadian provinces. The Savery hotel hosts headquarters as delegates arrive with special trains and entertainment planned by the organization’s members and the Degree of Honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Order
Canada
Savery Hotel
Towa
Degree of Honor
United Workmen
Lecture Postponed at Second United Presbyterian Church
No lecture tonight owing to late arrival of lecture films Our Filipino Cousins. The boys’ lecture scheduled for this evening at the Second United Presbyterian church has been indefinitely postponed. Further announcements will follow when the delayed films arrive. Please note the postponement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second United Presbyterian Church
Railroad Notes and Federal Verdict on 28-Hour Law
Ed Anangst of Rock Island depot was called home to Rudd Iowa this week by his grandfather's death. Lincoln Barnett of Letts, working at Columbus Junction, covers his vacancy. The Chicago Burlington & Quincy railroad was found guilty on two counts of violating the 28-hour law in a federal district court verdict. The company was fined 100 dollars and costs on each count.
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Ed Anangst
Rock Island
Rudd
Iowa
Lincoln Barnett
Letts
Columbus Junction
Springfield
United States District Court
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
Picnic supper hosts Miss Bailey’s physical culture class
Miss Alliene Bailey entertained her physical culture class with a picnic supper at Sunset park yesterday evening. Helpers Misses Helen Stewart and Ruth Knapp assisted in entertaining the group. The evening proved pleasant with various games enjoyed by the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliene Bailey
Sunset Park
Helen Stewart
Ruth Knapp
Miss Bailey
Grace Ingham Leaves for Western Trip Honored at Palmer Home
Miss Irma Palmer hosted a group of young friends three miles east of the city in honor of Miss Grace Ingham who soon departs for a trip west. The Palmer porch glowed with Japanese lanterns as guests played outdoor games and enjoyed refreshments served by Miss Edna Palmer. An enjoyable evening concluded the gathering.
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Irma Palmer
Grace Ingham
Palmer
Edna Palmer
Welsh Assembly Preacher to Visit Local Church
Dr J R Johns stated clerk of the Welsh Presbyterian general assembly will preach at the Presbyterian church in this city the next two Sundays June 1 and June 14th confirming a regional church event and guest minister schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Johns
Welsh Presbyterian General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Moonlight Picnic Draws Washington Youth Outdoors
A popular society outing last evening four miles northwest of the city drew many young people. A creek bridge on the West Chester road hosted a delightful picnic supper provided by the local young ladies before a return drive to West Chester. Out of town participants included Miss Downing from Chicago and Frank Eagle from Omaha. All agreed it was a general good time.
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Washington
City
Creek Bridge
West Chester Road
Chester
Miss Downing
Chicago
Frank Eagle
Omaha
Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge elects new officers at Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Iowa June 5 The Iowa Masonic Grand lodge Thursday elected officers including Pp J Martin Waterloo grand master Wm Hutchinson Alton senior grand warden F F Wood Des Moines junior W Newsum Sabula treasurer Newton K R Parvin Cedar Rapids secretary Davenport chosen as next meeting place
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge
Pp. J. Martin
Waterloo
Wm. Hutchinson
Alton
F. F. Wood
Des Moines
W. Newsum
Sabula
Newton KR. Parvin
Davenport
Brinton Air Dome Opens Saturday Evening in White City
W F Brinton will open his air dome Saturday evening June 6 with a fine program guaranteed by White City Amusement Co. Music by band and orchestra, new illustrated songs, moving pictures, and a cool comfortable venue. Admission 5c on lower floor and 10c on upper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Brinton
Air Dome
White City Amusement Co
Miss Bessie Kyle at Boice Office This Week
Miss Bessie Kyle is staying in the Dr J C and C A Boice office this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Kyle
Dr. J. C
C. A. Boice
Best Lard and Meat Deals Highlight Local Ads
Miss Flo Purvis visits Crawfordsville for a few days at the Rickey home. Attend Brinton's entertainment Saturday night with admission 5 and 10 cents. The U S Meat Market promotes value with the best roast as the cheapest. Crone and Lehrer, cutters. Miss Anna Coulter, returning from the alumni meeting at the school for the blind in Vinton, arrived home last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flo Purvis
Crawfordsville
Rickey
Brinton
Air Home
U. S
Crone & Lehrer
Anna Coulter
School For the Blind
Vinton
Iowa Ex-Presidents association elects officers in Marshalltown
At the Iowa State Federation of Woman's Club Ex-Presidents association biennial meeting in Marshalltown, officers were elected: President G. F. Van Vechten Cedar Rapids. Vice President J. F. Hutchinson Ottumwa. Secretary W. H. Baily Des Moines. Treasurer T. J. Fletcher Chicago. The May 23, 1910, Cedar Rapids meeting was set, with Van Vechten named delegate to the Boston federation biennial and Baily as alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Iowa
Iowa State Federation of Woman’s Club
H. J. Howe
G. F. van Vechten
Cedar Rapids
J. F. Hutchinson
Ottumwa
W. H. Baily
Des Moines
T. J. Fletcher
Chicago
van Vechten
Boston
Mass
Baily
Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed by Lemmon's Pharmacy
An advertisement asserts Foley's Honey and Tar is the top cough remedy with more bottles sold than rivals. It urges customers to choose the safe, proven treatment over unknown products, emphasizing value and reliability.
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Foley
Lemmon
Foley's Urino Laxative Endorsed by Tennessee Reader
W R Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee testifies that Foley's Urino Laxative has proven a thorough practical remedy for chronic constipation and he offers his conscientious reference.
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W. R. Ward
Dyersburg
Tenn
Foley
Lemmon
Mrs CC H Davis Returns Home After Visit
Mrs. CC H. Davis returned to her West Chester home this morning following a brief visit with relatives in the city.
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CC. H. Davis
West Chester
City
Catarrh Cure Promises Fast Relief for Nose and Throat
An anti catarrh advertisement urges readers to treat hay fever and cold symptoms with Bunsen s Catarrh Cure. It warns that catarrh starts as a minor cold but spreads, causing stuffiness headaches and bad breath, claiming immediate relief and curing potential deafness from nasal inflammation.
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W. B. Allen
West Liberty
Catherine Wilburn
Calders Station
Utah
Bunsen
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Commerce Commis
Sion
Ton
D.C
Vention
Masons
A. U. U. W. National Convention
Washington, Iowa
Railroad Notes
The
Grush & Brindley
Federation of Women's Clubs
St Bernard
Dixie
White
W. Corner Square
Don Hawkins
Mgr
Morgan Co
John H. Burford
Supreme Court
Guthrie, Okla
C. W. Beggs, Sons & Co
McElhinney Drug Co
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