Brookhart Leads in County by 460 in Iowa primary
As all 23 precincts report at noon, Col. W. Brookhart leads Cummins for senator by 460 with 1289 to 829 county total, Havner leads in governor race, and Michels wins county attorney nomination. Parrow defeats White for both supervisors terms. Brookhart carries Washington town and township, with varied ward majorities. Dayton defeats Tobin for third supervisor. Iowa township results incomplete.
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Brookhart
Ted Michels
Col
Washington
Washington Township
West Chester
Havner
Deems
Kendall
Michels
T. A. Michels
T. L. Brookhart
Parrow
White
Dayton
Tobin
Lowa
Iowa Township
James M. Wilson
Centerville
Pilgrim Class 1620 Reunion at Iowa University Commencement
At Iowa City Iowa June 8 1920 a major Pilgrim class reunion marks university commencement activities June 11 to 15 with formal events on June 13 14 and 15 The 1620 anniversary class heads the gatherings while 1910 seniors from liberal arts law and dentistry prepare large reunions The baccalaureate is to be given by Rev John Howard Melish of Brooklyn NY on June 13 with campus services out of doors The 1910 class plan a big return and the address on Tuesday morning will be delivered by George Evan Roberts former Fort Dodge Messenger publisher and NY bank executive alumni dinner follows at noon
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Plymouth
College of Dentistry
John Howard Melish
Brooklyn
N. Y
George Evan Roberts
The
Fort Dodge Messenger
Mint
City National Bank of New York
Senator Cummins Renominated for U S Senator in Iowa
Des Moines June 8 With returns from 1100 of 2300 precincts in Iowa Senator A B Cummins led Col 8 W Brookhart by about 9000 votes in the renomination race. Brookhart’s bid is regarded as the strongest challenge of Cummins career though final totals may still shift. Governorship remains uncertain as Republican candidates Moore and Kendall lead a tight field awaiting full results.
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Des Moines
A. B. Cumming
W Brookhart
Washington
Col. Brookhart
Moore
Kendall
Hal- Thompsateen Koppson
Lee
Henry
van Buren
Jefferson
City cousin comments on windmill fans for pigs at farm
A city visitor humorously notes that farmers use windmill powered fans to cool pigs, highlighting rural ingenuity and practical farming methods. The remark underscores how agricultural labor blends traditional tools with modern comfort.
Kopp Wins Congressional Nomination by Large Margin
After a lively campaign W. F. Kopp of Mt Pleasant is declared the winner by a large margin. He carried his home county by about 1300 votes and led elsewhere as precinct results came in across several counties. Thompson trails behind.
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W. F. Kopp
Mt. Pleasant
Big accounting job at Interstate Commerce Commission
The Civil Service Commission reports the I C C faces a heavy accounting task after railroads returned to private control. A $300 million fund under the commission may loan to carriers for extension and betterment. Jobs for examiner of accounts open at $2100 to $3900 with travel, subsistence, and 30 days annual leave.
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Washington
United States Civil Service Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Civil Service Commission
Cabbage Grower Recalls Two Seasons of Big Heads
Detroit News recalls a farmer in Michigan’s upper peninsula who produced exceptionally large cabbage heads weighing up to forty pounds in one year. The following year the crop failed, leaving land overrun with stumps and requiring the farmer to spend the season clearing the field before replanting.
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Upper Peninsula
Detroit News
Col Brookhart Still Hopeful In Nomination Fight
Col 8 W Brookhart reports from Des Moines headquarters that current margins suggest his nomination over Cummins remains possible. Cummins leads about 3000 from 1100 precincts, while Des Moines county shows Brookhart with 1587 to Cummins 1114, a shift in what was Cummins territory. Further precinct results will be watched as final totals near.
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8. W. Brookhart
Des Moines
Senator Cummins
Cummins
Republican Convention Opens with Lodge as Temporary Chair
The first two days outline at the Republican National Convention in Chicago include opening by Will Hays of Indiana, election of Henry Cabot Lodge Massachusetts as temporary chairman, committee selections, and planned actions through Wednesday such as platform adoption and presidential ticket nominations.
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Chicago
Coliseum
Will H. Hays
Indiana
John Timothy Stone
Charles B. Miller
Minnesota
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Charles E. Wood
Eandidates
Bevins Motor Tires and Tubes Ad Notice
Mrs. H. W. Corpman visited in Washington and returned to Wellston. Mrs. W. S. Elton traveled to Richland for a music class this morning.
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Bevins Motor
H. W. Corpman
Washington
Wellston
W. S. Elton
Richland
Iowan Delegate Walked 150 Miles To Early Convention
Chicago recounts the 1860 Republican National Convention with an Iowa delegate traveling 150 miles to reach a railroad, special rates aiding attendance, and hotel rooms from 1.50 to 2.50. The Wigwam hall swelled with attendees as women helped decorate, rockets announced figures, and memorable nominating speeches were brief.
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Iowa
Chicago
Massachusetts
New England
Abraham Lincoln
The
Chicago Historical Society
Playing Safe Grace Believes Santa Claus Is Papa
Grace aged six resolved a conflict about Santa Claus by praying and blessing Santa Claus, even if he is her father. The child’s stance shows steadfast belief despite conflicting stories and hints at a family twist in the Christmas tale.
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Grace
Santa Claus
Papa
Playground Work to Begin Monday
Recreation activities for the children of the community will be supervised this year by the Women's Interchurch Committee. This community work will begin next Monday at Sunset Park and continue for a period of four weeks. Miss Willa Gibson has been secured to plan good things for the children. She has training in this field and experience at Hull House Community Center in Chicago. Miss Gibson is expected home tonight from Chicago. further plans will be announced after a conference.
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Women's Interchurch Committee
Sunset Park
Willa Gibson
Hull House Commuunity Center
Chicago
Miss Gibson Ia
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Toledo Blade
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BIG Majority
Thompson Trails
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Studebakers
Studebaker
Ford
Shenefelt & Tucker
Studebaker Agency
Opera House
Evening Journal
S. W
Verdi
R. P. Lewis
J. H. Simmering
Maxwell
T. C. Kyle
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