Presbyterian Ladies Society Hosts Surprise Guest Program
The June meeting of the Ladies Social of the Presbyterian church met in the Sunday school room with guest day, led by President Mrs. C. W. Stewart. Mrs. S. B. Dewey sang two self composed solos and introduced an African Lilliputian prince who demonstrated vocal work and clog dancing. A spelling bee followed. Mrs. Walter Johnson's side won. The session ended with a social hour and plans for a congregational social in July.
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C. A. Speer
A. M. Cowden
5. B. Dewey
America
Dewey
Carl Roberts
Sam Donahey
Ralph Smith
Walter Johnson
Montgom ery host s Willing Workers at country home
Mrs Malcolm Montgomery entertained the Willing Workers Wednesday afternoon with fancy work and visiting. Emma McCall displayed souvenirs from France and Belgium. A two course luncheon followed by a business meeting elected new officers for the coming year. Next meeting set for July 9 at Mrs G L Duke's home.
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Harvey McCall
Montgomery
Ie Wilson
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A Canneal
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James Swift
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Manford Wilcox
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New Iowa Law Lets Clerks Probate Wills Without Judge
A bill introduced by Senator Scott and passed by the legislature amends the Iowa code to allow district court clerks to probate uncontested wills and issue related orders when the court is not in session. It adds provisions on depositions, notices, and the scope of clerk proceedings, altering Sections 250 8 261 and 4 283 of the code.
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Chicka Saw
District Court
General Assembly
State of
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Paved Roads Backed in Sioux County Vote
Hawarden Iowa June 12 The primary roads measure carried in Sioux county from 21 of 26 precincts with 1511 for and 558 against. Sioux Center home of Senator Kenyon voted 220 38 yes no and Hawarden home of Representative Stone 239 26. Only one precinct reported opposed hard surfacing as the vote tallies continued.
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Sioux County
Sioux Center
Kenyon
Hawarden
Representative Stone
Palo Alto road surfacing plan advances despite bond defeat
In Palo Alto County Iowa the plan to hard surface roads passed by under two hundred votes while the 750 000 bond proposal failed by forty nine. Paying votes stood 1217 to 1110 and bond votes 1033 to 1082. Officials will pursue federal and state funds and assessments to start twelve miles of paving next year despite the bond defeat. James Pierce published a county edition of The Homestead last Saturday protesting both measures.
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Palo Alto
James Pierce
Palo Alto County
Plans Round Trip Flight of R34 Dirigible
The British dirigible R34, to fly from England to the United States via Newfoundland by June 2, hopes for a return westward cruise if the maiden voyage succeeds. British aviation officials voiced the plan on arrival in New York. American officials rebut treaty leak criticism noting no treaty is submitted before revision and signing.
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New York
England
United States
Newfoundland
Bond Issue and Surfacing Called for Special Election
The article notes a bond issue and hard surfacing with another special election planned in the near future to decide the measure. It emphasizes ongoing municipal decisions and forthcoming voting on the proposal.
County Supervisors Set Paved Road Vote Dates
O'Brien county will vote on paved roads with a June 17 election date set by the board of supervisors after a recent meeting. Tama county supervisors followed, ordering a public vote on paving seventy five miles of the primary system and issuing bonds totaling 1,000,000 with a June 39 ballot.
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O'Brien County
Board of Supervisors
Tama
Tama County
Berger Moves To Fight Wisconsin Seat In House
Victor L. Berger representative-elect from Wisconsin’s Fifth District contested the house and its committees’ authority to strip his seat. The hearing opened with jurisdiction questioned after evidence rules limited defense input from the prior espionage act trial where Berger was convicted and sentenced to 20 years. Berger’s counsel Henry F. Cochems of Milwaukee signaled a vigorous challenge on Berger’s behalf.
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Victor L. Berger
Wisconsin
House of Representatives
Dallinger
Berger
Henry F. Cochems
Milwaukee
Union Teamsters Strike Hits Omaha Ice Milk Firms
Omaha on June 12 reports about one thousand union teamsters striking for recognition and higher wages. Ice companies and milk haulers could not handle the increased workload as the walkout began.
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Trent On
Hebner Joins West Side Drug Store Management
Manton Hebner started work at the West Side Drug Store this morning to assist Mr. Phillips in running the business. He and his wife will reside in the city after relocating from Centerville Iowa where Manton was affiliated with a drug company.
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West Side Drug Store
Phillips
Mrs. Hebner
Centerville
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Great Value of Courage in Business Leadership
A quote from John Brisbane Walker praises courage as a key asset in business when paired with good judgment. The insight highlights courage as highly valuable for both men and women in leadership roles.
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John Brisbane Walker
Unwise Business Men Attack Ventures on Suspicion
A fragment questions critics who ridicule bold ventures without thorough review, warning against knee jerk judgment and urging careful, exhumative survey of the situation. The text emphasizes the danger of rash skepticism toward new enterprises.
Peculiar Hawaiian Flowers Observed On Mountain Bogs
In high rainfall Hawaiian mountain bogs researchers note hemispherical tussocks hosting a showy lobelia with large cream flowers up to three and a half inches, plus peculiar violets and a sundew. The passage mentions accompanying ads with further details.
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Hawaiian Islands
His Favorite Brother Prefers Turkey Over Ice Cream
A party guest, here called the host's brother, remarks ice cream is fine but Turkey is his favorite. He admits enjoying ice cream yet favors the turkey dish as the main treat.
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Brother
Spectacle Case Moment Captures Dignity, Talmage Says
A man gains a dignified air when he retrieves a spectacles case, props a lens on his nose, and meets your gaze, according to Talmage. The image emphasizes poised, confident presentation through simple, everyday actions.
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Talmage
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