Founding Nominating Muddle and Washington's Unanimous Election
A historical account recalls how early nominating methods grew from caucuses and state conventions to popular vote in five states, with Washington the consensus first president. It notes Hamilton's covert plan to unite electoral votes and Adams's disappointment at the resulting votes and perceived betrayal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Rhode Island
North Carolina
Connecticut
New Jersey
Delaware
South Carolina
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
New York
George Washington
Republic
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Harmilton
John Adams
Adams
Hamilton
Miss Iowa Hippopotamus Headed for City in Big 4 Ring Circus
Miss Iowa the World's Most Famous Hippopotamus arrives with Robbins Bros Big 4 Ring Circus in Perry Iowa invited by Gov John Hammill and state officials. The import from Lake Tanganyika brings a massive show with two hundred wild animals six hundred performers and three hundred horses led by Pome Bill.
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Iowa
Perry
John Hammill
Lake Tanganyika
Central Africa
Miss Iowa
Robbins Bros
Pome Bill
Visits and Guests Dot Columbus Junction Homes
June 20 report from Columbus Junction notes guests and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. John Christener of Aurora Illinois at the P. C. Ross F. A. Lewis and Mrs. Mary Turner homes. Mrs. Albert McCullough visited this week with Mrs. Julia Thomas who has been a University Hospital Iowa City patient four months. Others include Mrs. Frank Hubbard returning from Chicago and visits by Mrs. William Blender and son from Peoria along with Mrs. L. P. Palmer and two sons of Carthage Illinois. Lee Rinehart returned to Hettinger North Dakota after visits with the Franksett and Emory Rinehart homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
John Christener
Aurora, Ill
P. C. Ross
F. A. Lewis
Mary Turner
Albert McCullough
Julia Thomas
University Hospital
Iowa City
Frank Hubbard
Benjamin Cronor
Chicago
William Blender
Peoria
L. P. Palmer
Carthage
Ill
O. W
Dr. Kash Opens New Office Near Washington National Bank
Dr. Kash announces a new medical office located in the 602 503 Washington National Bank Building with contact at phone 254 and nearby Blue area services. Removed filler details to present concise local notice.
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T. A. Michels
Washington, Iowa
Washington National Bank
Flag Day observed by Women's Relief corps at Ainsworth
On Thursday June 14 the Women’s Relief corps held Flag Day events in Ainsworth with soldiers, widows, ministers and wives as guests. A noon dinner was served, the hall decorated in national colors, and a program of music readings and talks followed. Local O B S chapter was well represented at a group meeting in Washington Friday evening.
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Ainsworth
Women's Relief Corps
O. B.S
Washington
Robertson
Columbus Junction
Ray Cox
United Presbyterian Church
Harold Nichols
W. D. Crawford
Iowa City
Crawford
John Flynn
Peoria
August Dickman
Bradford
J. P. Tobin
Tobin
Davenport
J. H. Kreamyre
Chicago
Trezona
Ainsworth Territory
Towa
L. J. Trotter
Des Moines
W. T. Trotter
Trotter
W. H. Ross
Keota
Frank Trotter
West Liberty
Homer van Horn
Cedar Rapids
State Bank
Lyn van Horn
Fair Definition Pop Philosopher
A joking definition from American Legion Monthly suggests a philosopher is someone who ignores questions when funds are tight. The quip frames philosophy as an expensive luxury and contrasts it with practical concerns.
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Pop
American Legion Monthly
Jesus Teaches Listening Across Lessons
Lesson outline for June 24 contrasts Jesus guidance with listening skills for all ages. It surveys April to June teachings on Christ’s person, resurrection, transfiguration, family life, sacrifice, service, prophecy, judgment, and the crucifixion to reinforce faith and witness.
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Jesus
God
Garden
Gethsemane
Barabba
Christ
Being Christians and the heart’s true purpose
A Moody exhortation contrasts head beliefs with heartfelt commitment. The speaker argues many people merely intend to do right in thought, while true Christianity requires a deep heart pledge to serve God.
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Daniel
God
D. L. Moody
Arrows of the Holy Ghost Quote by Berridge
A religious reflection attributed to Berridge states that deep convictions of sin cannot arise from reason alone and are the arrows of the Holy Ghost that strike the sinner when sent, implying divine intervention beyond human effort.
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Berridge
Way to the crown by the cross and valley
A short religious verse by J. Evans contrasts paths to exaltation with humility. It asserts that ascent comes through the cross and descent through the valley, emphasizing humble self before praise.
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J. Evans
No Joke About Four Bathrooms in the Paper
A Vancouver Province snippet features Mr Mittelbaum lamenting an apartment with four bathrooms and his wife countering with humorous reasons for multiple facilities, including for coal dogs fish and a bath.
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Mr. Mittelbaum
Millsap Case Shocking Suspected Tying Near Columbus Junction
Residents awoke Sunday to a man found bound and gagged in a field near Mrs Shaum's home. Mill sap was soaked, unable to talk, and tied at wrists and ankles for hours. He was taken to a hotel, then Washington by sheriff. authorities question his story and beard, with Washington county jail holding him.
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Columbus
Commercial Hotel
Washington
Mill- Say
B.A. Hubbard
Washington County
Millsap
Inter- Gri
Silent Baby Feud Sparks Domestic Confusion
A family quarrel over a baby’s silence becomes a small domestic puzzle as parents worry the child is upset. One parent jokes about the baby not saying da da while another questions the mood, revealing ordinary household tension.
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EV. P B Pitzwater
Dean Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Martha Butler
Physicians and Surgeons
E. Ik. Stutsman
M. J. Byehk
F. & M. Bank
C. W. McLaughlin
M. D
West Main Street
W. L. Alcorn
Wilson Heating Co
South
Iowa Ave
W.L. Kyle
National Bank
Preston
Osteopathic
South Iowa Ave
Chiropractors
Charles CC. Brown
MNO. W. Applegate Real Estate
City Hall
Washington Street
City
Little & Pratt
Lloyd Little
Mart Pratt
J. M. Kyle Willard
Asline Alley
North
Hugh Dougalas
R. R Austin Sutherland
Morrison & Morrison Lawyers
Morrison Bldg
North Side Sq
T. L. Brookhart Law
Opera House
Livingston & Richicr Law Abstract
J.D. Dayton
Westchester
L. B. Lupton Monuments
S& Iowa Ave
Frank Boller
Washington St
W. J. Masson
Corbin & Barrett Shoe Store
Adt
Cole
Fred Franklin
Jesus the
Savior
Jesus Our
Lord and Savior
Son of God
Jesus Christ
Jerusalem
Temple
the Holy Ghost
Millsap Case
C. A. Clark
Merchants National Bank
Cedar Rapids, Towa
Northland
the Bartles-Shepherd Oil Company
Waterloo, Iowa
COX Motor CO
Wheeler Garage
Hull & Son
Columbus Jet
R. BR. Sharper
Crawfordsville
Wolfe Brothers
Dublin
Teets Brothers
Kalona
Ff. Holmes Motor CO
K. J. Yoder, Nira
J. J. Pleig, Rubio
Roth Brothers
Wayland
Wehrle Auto CO
Wellman
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