No One Satisfied With Primary Law Des Moines
Des Moines reports rising dissatisfaction with the primary law following June 7 voting outcomes. Discussions of repeal and amendments dominate, with the Kimball bill for amendment passing the house but failing in the senate. Governor Clarke noted broad discontent and warned the system undermines representative government.
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Des Moines
Kimball
House
Senate
Thirtyseven General Assembly
Harding
George W. Clarke
Thirty-seventh General Assembly
Clark
Washington couples wed in Michigan and Illinois
Washington society notes two early summer marriages. Laura Zoe Spenser of Michigan married Milan Shields in Royal Oak on June 18 and plans to reside in Washington Iowa after July 15. Alice Florence Atkinson of Washington wed Robert McGee of Cambridge Illinois at her parents home with the groom’s late mother’s ring. they will settle in Cambridge after a brief Davenport visit. The Spenser–Shields couple return to Washington area life. McGee is in the nursery business and the bride has strong musical and church ties.
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Washington
Laura Zoe Spenser
tLd Andien
Michigan
Milan Shields
Royal Oak
North
Marion Avenue
Shields
France
Alice Florence Atkinson
Robert McGee
Cambridge
Illinois
Chas. Atkinson
West 2Nd Street
W. W. Bowers
Methodist Church
Charles Johnson
Davenport
McGee
C. W. Stewart
Shalom Group
Ancient superstition of touching wood dates back long
A xenial note on ancient beliefs explains that touching wood as a safeguard against boasting traces to times when sacred trees like the jeash and the rowan were revered by gods in mythic contexts. Authorities on mythological matters cite these dates as evidence of the superstition's origin.
Death of Mrs Craig Ab Anderson in Eldon
Word arrived today of the death of Mrs S M Craig in El Reno Oklahoma. Funeral services will be held in Eldon on the 24th. Another sister Mrs Baz Wells is very ill at Mr Anderson's home here. Mrs Craig was 81 and mother of railroad conductor Anderson Craig who runs through here and Mr Anderson plans to attend the funeral.
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Woman's Relief Corps
Mary A Miller
Ottumwa
Milwaukee Railroad
Ab Anderson
S. M. Craig
el Reno
Okla
Eldon
Baz Wells
Mr. Anderson
Anderson Craig
Anderson
Rabbit Dinner During Wisconsin Road Incident
While touring northern Wisconsin, two large rabbits leaped into the road and blinded by headlights. The narrator stopped, captured both rabbits, and had a good dinner the next day. Exchange.
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Wisconsin
South African Mines Try Electric Blasts to Beat Dust
Blast by electricity is being tested in South African gold mines to automate fine dust removal and reduce miners phthisis. The new method aims to control dangerous dust more consistently and protect workers.
Service Tonight At Pleasant Hill
A Pleasant Hill tent service reports inspiring sones and sermons at a Christian gathering. Morning attendance included a large Sunday school with Cedar Rapids and Delta delegates. Evangelist Vawter spoke on The Good Confession, stressing Jesus as God's Son and the need to confess Him publicly. The day ended with 16 converts and an announcement of a service at Pleasant Hill tonight, with tent meetings resuming Tuesday night.
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Christian Church
Cedar Rapids
Delta
Christ
Eldon
Rom
Jesus
Son
God
Graves Freed of Murder in Des Moines Case
Alex R Graves is released from county jail after the grand jury report to Judge Lester E Thompson dropped the murder charge in the killing of Clarence De Vault. Graves expresses relief and his home community greets him with congratulations. De Vault was found with Mrs Graves in an automobile last month.
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Des Moines
Alex R. Graves
Clarence de Vault
Grand
Lester E. Thompson
Graves
DeVault
Evidence Stork Had Traveled
A humorous note about Julia visiting a neighbor’s new baby ends with her saying the stork must have been a long time traveling as the baby appears notably tanned. The quip reflects playful small town dialogue and childlike wit in a community column.
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Julia
Trophy Case Funded by 1920 Washington High Class
Members of the 1920 class at Washington High School purchased a trophy case for the school using funds from the senior class play last month. The case, to be placed at the rear of the auditorium, will display cups won in track meets and trophies from other athletic and literary activities. The class also bought a locker and table for the girls’ restroom and paid for engraving on cups at track meets.
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Washington High School
Parsons College Dean Heard Sunday sermon at church
Parsons College Dean Howard McDonald of Fairfield spoke Sunday evening at First United Presbyterian Church to a large audience and preached earlier at Bethel Presbyterian Church northeast of town. An old friend of Pastor J. M. Wishart, he emphasized training children and habit formation. Communion at First Church added 13 new members, choir loft delayed by pipe organ installation expected next Sabbath.
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Dean Howard McDonald
Parsons College
Fairfield
First United Presbyterian Church
Bethel Presbyterian Church
McDonald
J. M. Wishart
First Church
United Presbyterian Colleges
Children to Play in Church If It Rains
Arrangements by the women's interchurch committee provide the old Methodist church for a children's playground on rainy days. Activities run daily regardless of weather. Sunset park will host tomorrow's "paper doll day." Last Saturday about 80 youngsters wore various costumes and enjoyed the day.
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Women’s Interchurch Committee
Old Methodist Church
Sunset Park
County teacher examinations set for June in Washington IA
Regular county teacher examinations will be held at the Court House in Washington, Iowa on June 23, 24, and 25, 1920. Applicants must have twelve weeks of normal training, six months teaching experience, or one year of college work. Schedule covers didactics, spelling, geography, history, science, vocal music, grammar, penmanship, algebra, economics, civics, and physics with morning and afternoon sessions. Kathryn Z Montgomery, County Superintendent.
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Court House
Washington
Iowa
Iowa Astronomer Elected to French Society
Ruel W. Roberts of Steam Boat Rock, formerly Edgerton Wisconsin, pastor and astronomer, has been elected to membership in the Royal Astronomical Society of France. The honor comes via letters from Paris and endorsements by Flammarion and Touchet. Roberts is surprised by the distinction and plans to lecture on astronomy in Eldora.
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Steamboat Rock, Sr
Ruel W. Roberts
Edgerton
Wis
Steamboat Rock
Mr. Roberts
Roberts
Eldora
Paris
Royal Astronomical Society of France
Flammarion and Touchet
Flammarion
Touchet
The Seven Seas Title and Mythic Origins
Kigling chose the book title The Seven Seas, reportedly inspired by Hindu myth lore. Puranic description from the era claims the earth is circular and flat like a water lily blossom with a circumference of one billion miles and Mount Soomeroo at its center.
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Kigling
Mount
Soomeroo
Grand Canal of China Longest Waterway in World
The Grand Canal of China stretches about 1000 miles from Hangzhou to Tianjin, crossing major rivers including the Hwang and the Yangtze. It is described as the world’s longest canal.
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China
Hangchow
Tientsin
Hwang
Yangtze
Cut out the teas in politics says civic leader
Des Moines reports Mrs Edward Frank lin White chair of the civics committee of the General Federation of Women's Clubs urged women at the biennial to drop teas as a political tool. She stressed the need to deliver votes rather than rely on social teas and precinct leadership as the path to influence.
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Des Moines
Edward Franklin’ White
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Chicago
Cattle Sale a Success at Dairyland Farm Storm Lake
Despite rain the Iowa State Guernsey Breeders Association sale at Dairyland farm drew 150 out of town breeders. Forty one registered Guernseys sold from eighteen breeders, top cow from Marsh farms Waterloo at 784 dollars. Total sale value 14135 dollars. A noon picnic dinner preceded the auction and a 600-strong Dance in the Dairyland barn closed the day.
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Dai Storm Lake
Iowa State
Iowa
Marsh
Waterloo
Sun to Cool Only After Vast Interstellar Time
Des Moines Register reports scientists warn the sun will become cooler far in the future, about twelve million years away, a time so distant that today’s concerns seem minor by comparison. The note frames the event as a distant cosmic milestone rather than an imminent hazard.
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Des Moines
Register
First Public Conveyance From New York to Philadelphia
The first public stage ride began in 1756, started by the aged huntsman Butler, delivering travelers between New York and Philadelphia. The event marks an early milestone in colonial transportation history.
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New York
Philadelphia
Huntsman, Butler
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