Taft Looked Like Taft in Oklahoma Encounter
Ex president William H Taft visiting Enid Oklahoma as he prepares to speak at the Graham Opera House at 2 20 next Monday afternoon The advance man praises Tafts good humor as a cattleman jokes about his resemblance and asks if anyone has told him he looks like Bill Taft Tickets are 1 00.
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William H. Taft
League of Nations
Enid
Oklahoma
Taft
Jim
Bill Taft
Washington
Graham Opera House
American ship Sarnam sunk by mine near Gothenburg
Reports from Gothenburg to London say the American steamer Sarnam of 3,655 gross tons, sailing from Baltimore and owned by the United States Shipping Board, was sunk by a mine explosion.
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Sarnam
Shipping Board
London
Baltimore
Gothenburg
United States Slipping Board
Fifth Annual Festival in Central Park by Washington Improvement League
The fifth annual festival in Central Park aims to raise funds for the Washington Improvement League with an ice cream fete starting at 2 PM weather permitting. Committees include general, decorating, flowers, cashiers, and serving teams from various local women’s groups, inviting all residents to attend and support the community effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Improvement League
Central Park
Improvement League
League
Eva Livingston
C. W. McLaughlin
A. R. Miller
Esther MacGugin
J. B. Crail
J. O Sexton
Park
George Maxwell
W. Asibson
D. J. Patterson
Carl Keck
Chal Ford
J. D. Glasgow
J. L. Brookhart
J Dpd. McLaughlin
Milt Dicken
Washington
Memorial Question For Friday Night
A mass meeting to discuss a soldiers and sailors memorial is planned for Friday evening at the old Methodist church. A committee of community members prepares a plan expected to gain broad favor, with room for public opinion and discussion. The W R C initiated the movement months ago, and organizers urge a large turnout and majority support for practical plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Methodist Church
Telephone Lineman Fractures Hip in Rooftop Fall
Fred Bartholomew lineman for Mutual Telephone was seriously injured in a fall from the Scofield building roof while aiding a move of offices to Crail's store. He suffered a fractured right hip and severe facial and body bruises. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bartholomew
Mutual Telephone Company
Scofield
Ryan Bakery
Temple
Crail’s
Mr. Bartholomew
Altho
Bartholomew
Local residents depart for homes and visits
Mrs Ira Sproull left this morning for Santa Ana Cal after a brief visit with her mother Mrs H F Sasson and other relatives. Mrs C G Schmoeller went to Lee Summit Mo to spend part of the summer on the Schmoeller farm near there. Mr Schmoeller will join her Thursday and make a business trip to Kansas City and other points, and Miss Norene will leave Thursday for a visit at Alton IL.
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Ira Sproull
Santa An Cal
H F. Sason
C. G. Schmoeller
Lee Summit
Schmoeller
Mr Schmoeller
Kansas City
Norene Wil
Alton
Dream for Catarah Opens Up Nostrils
A short advertorial claims Dream for Catarah provides quick relief from head colds. The piece emphasizes startling results and praises the product as splendid.
Ely Cream Balm Heals Nasal Congestion Quickly Ad
An old ad promises fast relief from nasal congestion and catarrh. A small bottle of Ely’s Cream Balm from a druggist is applied in the nostrils to soothe swollen mucous membranes and clear air passages for instant relief and easier breathing.
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Ely
Helier
Washinton Hotel Design Awarded to Dieman Firm
Charles A. Dieman & Co of Cedar Rapids will draw plans for the new Washington hotel and supervise erection. A contract with the hotel board of directors has been signed, plans to be submitted soon. Frank Jaynes may oversee the project, with consultations on site placement construction type and future rental terms.
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Charles A. Dieman
Frank Jaynes
Queen Esther Circle Holds Sunset Park Picnic and Elects Officers
The Queen Esther Circle of the Methodist church held a park picnic at Sunset Park at 6 pm with members and Mrs. Kate D. Wilson attending. Officers elected for the year include Nita Belle McKeon president and Mildred Rice vice president, with Marie Morton treasurer and other posts filled. A follow up meeting is set for Monday, June 30 at Mrs. Wilson's home for installation and business. Also, Chapter 1 of P. E. O. met at Mrs. Keck’s home with about fifty-two present and frappe served after decorations featuring roses. Attending from out of town were Dade Shearer, J. W. Lewis of Carlsbad NM, Ia Spronll of Santa Ana CA, and Jennie Ewine of Colorado Springs CO.
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Queen Esther Circle
Methodist Church
Sunset Park
Kate D. Wilson
Nita Belle McKeon
Mildred Rice
Mildred Morton
Alice Meek
Donna T. Evans
Rhea Warren
Nourene Kracaw
C.S. Woodford
Julia Cavender
C. M. Keck
Keck
Dade Shearer
J. W. Lewis
Carlsbad
New Mexico
I@a Spronll
Santa Ana
California
Jennie Ewine
Colorado Spring
Colorado
Mrs McDonald Hosts Brother and Nephew in Illinois
Mrs. M S McDonald entertains her brother Jesse Unger and nephew Merre Seaholtz, recently returned from overseas service, in Illinois. Mrs Will Marie and son Leonard travel to Davenport to visit sisters, the Misses Ruth Wolfe, as well as Mr and Mrs George Demp.
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Will Marie
Leonard
Davenport
Ruth Wolfe
George Demp
Community clubs announce meetings and events
Local announcements list club meetings including the Kolah club with Mrs. Speidel on Friday, the Cedar Community Club with Miss Ella Booth on Thursday at 3, and the West Chester Queen Esther Circle at Miss Margaret Baver’s home on Friday June 27 at 3. Mite boxes should be brought. other notices invite a "Crazy Carnival" at Haskins Iowa on June 27 and Methodist Women’s Home Missionary Society election of officers.
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Cedar Community Club
Ella Booth
West Chester
Queen Esther Circle
Margaret Baver
Haskins
C. W. Society
Iowa
Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Julia Caryender
Iowa Avenue
Sage Funeral Set For J N Sage In Iowa Tragedy
The body of J N Sage who died by suicide near Afton Iowa was brought to Washington for funeral services at 3 PM Wednesday at McNamara parlors. Coffin viewing 8 AM to 2:30 PM with friends allowed. Interment in Elm Grove cemetery. A sister says first name was Joshua not James. The note left was blurred and misread. Relatives report Mrs J G Farnsworth’s body will arrive this evening at 6:10 PM from Afton on the Rock Island.
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J. N. Sage
Afton
Iowa
Washington
McNamara
Elm Grove Cemetery
Abe Beenblossom
Mr. Sage
Joshua
James
John 8. Gray
I. B. Hoxworth
J. G. Farnsworth
Rock Island
Rainfall and local travel notes from the morning update
Last night rainfall reached .80 of an inch. Faye Brown arrived home from overseas service. Mrs Lulu P Morrow and baby Dick visited Sigoorney this morning. Mr and Mrs C A Singmaster changed cars in town on their return from Chicago to Keota.
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Faye Brown
Lulu P
Morrow
Sigoorney
Mrs. C. A. Singmaster
Chicago
Keota
Families Move Homes and Attend Funeral
Mrs. W A Walker changed cars this morning on her way from Ainsworth to Winfield to attend the funeral of her aunt Mrs J P McCulley. The Cook family plan a move from Cedar Rapids to Vinton. C E Root reports Mrs V P McCaulley had a very successful operation and may return home early next week.
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W. A. Walker
Ainsworth
Winfield
J. P. McCulley
E. L. Cook
Glenn
Kenneth
Mr. Cook
G. E. Cook
Cedar Rapids
Vinton
C. E. Root
Rochester
Minn
V. P. McCaulley
Rights and duties in protecting others property
The passage asserts that while we may waive our own rights, we must safeguard the rights of others. When those rights are in our possession, we are obligated to protect them and should not be generous with another's property.
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Iowa
Delaware County
Manchester
Strickland & Son
Not Successful Surgery Then Mayr Remedy Proposed
A reader recalls multiple surgeries for appendicitis and gall stones with no relief, then credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for curing stomach pains. The ad claims the prep clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments and offers a money back guarantee through pharmacies.
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Mayr
Macy
lAdvt
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