Missionary Sermon Highlights Idolatry in India
Miss Elizabeth M Caldwell spoke at the First Presbyterian church on conditions in northern India during seven years in the Punjab. She cited idol worship’s grip and the eager reception of Christian teachings among locals. The union service of the First and Second churches drew a large crowd.
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Elizabeth M. Caldwell
First Presbyterian Church
India
Miss Caldwell
Women's Missionary Societies
Kero Kuk
Wntted Presbyterian
Hone En
Punjab
United Presbyyterian Mission
Waterloo man pleads guilty to abortion conspiracy
H Sweeney of Waterloo pleaded guilty in district court to conspiracy to commit abortion. Two indictments were tied to the death of Mrs. Bertha Munger of Waterloo. The case named Dr A Fuller of Des Moines and Sweeney in a statement before her death.
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Associated Press
Waterloo
H. Sweeney
Sweeney
Bertha Munger
A. A. Fuller
Des Moines
Two Local People Graduate at Ames
At Iowa State College Ames two locals earned degrees. Sarah Margar et Brookhart daughter of State Senator J L Brookhart Washington received a bachelor of science in home economics. Ralph Preston Reid son of Asan Reid Washington earned the degree of doctor of veterinary medicine. Governor John Trammill delivered the commencement address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Ames
Sarah Margaret Brookhart
J. L. Brookhart
Washington
Ralph Preston Reid
Asan Reid
Brookhart
Reid
John Trammill
Rainfall totals and storm impact noted across region
Rainfall measured Sunday afternoon .22 inches and last night and morning .40 of an inch, totaling 1.62 inches from two showers. Winds and lightning reported with little damage. The district, like much of the state, saw severe storms with Burlington and Ottumwa among the hardest hit areas.
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Eht
Burlington
Ottumwa
Waterloo to Host Non-Partisan Reception for Senator Cummins
Waterloo, June 15. Republicans and Democrats of Iowa's third district plan a non partisan reception for U S Senator Albert B Cummins of Des Moines. Expected attendees include Congressman T B Robinson of Hampton and former Senator Charles A Rawson of Des Moines with George E Lichty of Waterloo presiding.
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Waterloo
Iowa
United States
Albert BK
Cummins
Des Moines
Russell Lamson
T. B. Robinson
Hampton
Charles A. Rawson
George E. Lichty
Seize Opportunity In Moments Of Prudence
Epigraph excerpt quotes Lavater on seizing the moment as a sign of prudence, framing opportunity as a measure of genius. The line invites reflection on timely action and wise choices in life.
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Lavater
Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows decorate graves in June
Yesterday rain did not stop local Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows from decorating graves for deceased members. Odd Fellows held a lodge hall service with Rev W Eastwood, praising the organization’s role. music featured a duet by Mr and Mrs Grover Ferrell. Graves of 41 Odd Fellows and 9 Rebekahs were decorated alongside 71 Knights of Pythias graves in Elm Grove and Woodland cemeteries.
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Knights of Pythias
Odd Fellows Lodges
Odd Fellows
Lodge Hall
Rever. W. Eastwood
Presbyterian Church
Grover Ferrell
Graves
Rebekahs
Pythias
Elm Grove
Woodlawn
Washington Band and Fire Department
Inventor Unveils All Metal Airship Idea in Sioux City
June 15 report says B. H. Van Valkenberg, former Sioux City resident visiting the city, announced an all metal lighter than air craft akin to the Los Angeles dirigible. He says the invention will revolutionize aviation and make air navigation safe and practical with four plane types awaiting patent.
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Sioux City
Los Angeles
B. H. van Valkenberg
Y M C A Seeks Volunteers For Fort Madison Prison Visit
The Y M C A requests volunteers with cars to transport five or six youths to Fort Madison on Wednesday or Thursday this week. Harry Kreider has enrolled fifty boys and needs ten cars and drivers. Volunteers will tour the prison and its workshops and enjoy the trip while aiding a delegation of boys.
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Ft. Madison
the Penitentary of
Pt. Madison
Washington
Harry Kreider
Washington Woman Hurt in Auto Crash Near Allsworth
Mrs. Rudolph Schmidt was taken home to her parents after injuries from an automobile collision south of Allsworth on Sunday afternoon. Her husband, who works at the American Pearl button factory, was driving a Buick with passengers including Mr. and Mrs. Burham. A Burlington roadster collided at a corner near Ainsworth, damaging both cars. Mrs. Schmidt suffered a deep facial cut and teeth loosening. she and her husband received injuries, while Mr. Burham had a bruised shoulder. The Burlington occupants were uninjured.
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Rudolph Schmidt
George Burham
Allsworth
Schmidt
American Pearl Button Factory
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Burham
Ainsworth
Burlington
Willeys Knight
Armsworth
Mrs. Burham
Probate Court Advances Multiple Guardianships and Estates
Judge Charles A. Dewey presided in Washington over probate matters with several orders issued this morning. Guardianship actions include SR. Lowe and William Clark Sitter with reports set for July 6, 1925, and disbursements to attorneys approved in Martha Brown estate. Various estates, including Keating, Manatt, Cunningham, Shafer Finn, Latta, Goodberlet, Campbell, and Rittenhouse, received final reports, distributions, and discharge of executors and administrators.
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Charles A. Dewey
Washington
Todey
District Court
Jndee Dewey
SR. Lowe. Meareing
Coardion
Martha Brown
Bailey and
Baldrige
John HW. Keating
Wilma K. Keating
Samuel Manatt
Wlossie Shearer
Court House
William Clark Sitter
Washington National Bank
Savings Accomne
James G. Latta
Elisabeth Goodberter
Wilson
Louise Buchanan
Harry Goodberlet
Staevy Stephens
Joseph R. Campbell
Fxecutrix
David Rittenhouse
Six Skunk Kittens Nursed By Bottle Amid Odd Tale
Miss Nina Hrees of Peterson Iowa reports six skunk kittens captured by her father during a cat hunt. She is rearing them on a bottle with a cat acting as nurse. The strange care arrangement drew local curiosity from residents.
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Peterson, Ta
Nina Hkrees
Scouts Head to Camp Wassa For Week With Iowa City Group
Silas Korf drove a carload of boys to Iowa City yesterday and today they join Camp Wassa on the Iowa River ten miles from Iowa City for a week with the Iowa City Boy Scouts and Scouts from nearby towns. Named in the group are Hubert Lehrer Paul Maney Robert Lytle Carleton Lytle and Orville Korf from Troop One under Dr A W Crow. Wayne Knight and his family head to Minnesota woods after tagging along to Iowa City in preparation for their camping trip.
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Silas Korf
Iowa City
Camp
Wassa
Boy Scouts
Iowa River
Yesterniday
Hubert Lehrer
Paul Maney
Robert Lytle
Carleton Lytle
Orville Korf
A. W. Crow
Wayne Knight
Miles
Minnesota Woods
Rally to draw 5000 at Donnellson June 17
More than 5,000 people are expected at the Club Day rally in Donnellson Iowa on June 17 with KR W Bunlap assistant secretary of agriculture among the principal speakers. Lee county Hampshire Swine Breeders' Association Farm Bureau and Home Economics club members will attend and prizes for the best exhibits including a silver trophy for the best litter of Hampshire pigs will be awarded.
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Keheokuk
Donnellson
Iowa
KR. W. Bunlap
Lee County
Hampshire Swine Breeders’ Association
Farm Bureau
Home Economies Club
Firemen Extinguish Charles in Tornado Protection Attempt
Firemen used extinguishing ability to counter a tornado protection effort described as soft and ineffective. The action aimed to prevent damage but did not include actionable advice on initiating a touch-off.
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First Church
Pythians
THE
RAEN
Uurt
Juddhe Dewery
Alice A. Cunningham
Charles
Shafer Finn
Eyon
J.O. Fields
Lyon
Lyon Baking Company
Evening Journal
S. Chante
Inquire Journal
Boyd Berdo
Ols
Ois
S. Chance
Ford Tourtin
Milo
J. Patterson
West
Jefferson Street
Clayton Hear
Boots
Mangold Garage Eodtt
Washington Dairy
Otter Land
Dayton
West Chester
Shorts
Martin Anderson
G. W. Alexander
George Young
Ainaworth
Brighton
Ayrhsire Breeders’ Association
Ro Fy Renaud
Kookuk
Hampshire Feet Ord Association
C. D. Streeter
Keokuk
HS. Gillespie
Palmyra
Chas
Lemley
W.S. Reister & Sons
Eggs and Poultry
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