Davenport Woman to Make Address During National Music Week
Mrs J J Dorgan of Davenport a leading Iowa music figure will speak at the Presbyterian church Tuesday evening as a feature of National Music Week in Washington She will replace Prof Er H Wilcox of the State University of Iowa who could not attend The event follows an organ recital by Miss Maurine Mc Laughlin and invites readers to loan music books for display at the library Monday afternoon Sponsored by the local music committee to promote the week.
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J. J. Dorgan
Davenport
Iowa
Presbyterian Church
Washington
Er. H. Wilcox
State University of Iowa
Dorgan
Iowa Federation of Music Clubs
Maurine McLaughlin
A. Anderson
Eva Denny
Journal
Earthquakes Reported Near Adana Turkey
Vio lent shocks were felt today near Adana in the vicinity of Constantinople according to reports received here from that area.
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Constantinople
Adana
Turkey
Washington High Competes in Iowa City Track Meet
Washington high school sends eleven athletes to the annual inter scholastic track and field meet at the State University of Iowa track tomorrow. Thirty one Iowa high schools participate with over 300 athletes. Preliminaries run in forenoon, finals in the afternoon. weather spoiled last Saturday practice.
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Washington High School
Iowa
Washington Boys
St Louis Doctor Dead in Apparent Slaying
The body of Dr. William A. Dillon, about 55, was found on the cinder track at Francis Field Washington University. A bullet hole was in his head and another in the right knee. No weapon was found and police believe he was slain. Dillon was not connected with the university.
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ST. Louis
William A. Dillon
Francis Field
Washington University
Dillon
May Wheat Rises to 1.68 at Winnipeg Market
May wheat at Winnipeg jumped to 1.68 per bushel today as trading extended on gains. Prices moved sharply with strong demand and market optimism supporting futures in early May trading.
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Winnipeg
Man
YMCA Offers Free Swimming Lessons For Local Kids
The Y M C A announces a free program to teach children nine and older who cannot swim. Enrollment runs May 4 to May 11 with parent and physician forms, returned to teachers then to the Y by May 11. By May 18 students learn class times and those who swim 50 feet earn medals.
Advancing 6 Percent Demand Pushes Market Higher
A wave of buying activity drives prices up with exporters notably active. A small want-ad could spark further movement as demand upticks continue in the market.
Young Man Held on Bootlegging Charge
Sam Nayadley a young man living southwest of Kalons is held in the county jail on bootlegging charges. Arrested by the Riverside constable, he faced a mayoral hearing and was bound over to the grand jury in $1,000 bond, which he had not posted by noon. A gallon of hooch was found in his possession.
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Sam Nayadley
Kalons
Riverside
Cold Night Sets Low at 36 Above Zero
Last night’s low reached 36 degrees above zero, two degrees warmer than the previous night. Frost did not cause any material damage to fruit or garden crops according to reports.
Electric Line Accident Horribly Burns Two Iowa Workers
Brighton May 1 Mrs R L Badger reports an April 20 arc from the Lake View Odebolt 95 000 volt high line fatally endangering city electrician Fred Kelch and assistant Joe Bell They were pinned on a damp roof by the charged metal and badly burned while awaiting the current shutoff in Odebolt first aid and hospital care gave a glimmer of hope for recovery though Bell's injuries were grave.
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Brighton
R. L. Badger
Fred Kelch
City
Lake View
Iowa
Joe Bell
Kelch
Odebolt
Odebott
Carroll
Mr. Bell
Kelech
Transfer Patients at Glenwood Home Move
Fifty patients at Glenwood home for feeble minded children will be moved today to the Woodward state hospital due to crowded conditions at Glenwood.
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Glenwood
Des Moines
State Hospital
Woodward
Officer Questions The Identification In Gary
In Gary Indiana on May 1 the identification of a mutilated and burned girl found near the city last Sunday is questioned by Constable William J Smurdon who says he spoke with the young woman last Tuesday three days after the body was discovered.
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Associated Press
Gary
Ind
Josephine Desidario
William J. Smurdon
Arthur Family Thanks Yeoman Lodge for Kindness and Flowers
Mrs. Mary Arthur and Family express gratitude for the kindness and sympathy shown by friends and the Yeoman Lodge at the death of their husband father son and brother. Mr and Mrs Hugh Arthur and Family also thank well wishers.
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Yeoman Lodge
Mary Arthur
Hugh Arthur
Gifts to YWCA Rooms From Local Clubs and Individuals
The YWCA headquarters reports numerous gifts for the Woman’s room in the YMCA building. Donations from Pythian Sisters, Legion Auxiliary, Rural and Women's clubs, Rebekah Club, Episcopal Guild, and the Rooster Club total well over a hundred dollars along with furniture and dishes. Dishes ordered, curtains hung, and plans include a wicker table a large mirror and a hair dryer to complete the space.
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Pythian ‘Sisters
Legion Auxiliary
R. FE. Shannon
Joe Wright
C. A. Dewey
Rooster Club
Woc. A
Clem Edgar
Fred Stewart
Homer Jarrard
Arthur Duensing
Spencer Reed
Margaret Brookhart to Teach in Columbus Junction
In Columbus Junction for 1924-25 teaching staff listed. High school roles include superintendent W G Robertson and teachers Lyle Duncan, W J Douthitt, Miss Helen Orr, and Margaret Brookhart. Primary grades assign Mary Moore, Mrs Howard Schobilion, Nellie Moore, Hilda Marsden, Elnora Duncan, Mildred Anwyl, and Ruby O Neill. Columbus City assigns Mrs Wm Pine, Flora Green, and Irene Alsip to grades 1 2 3 4 5 6.
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Columbus Junction
Columbus
W. G. Robertson
Lyle Duncan
W. J. Douthitt
Helen Orr
Margaret Brookhart
Dorothy Evans
Marie Overholt
Mary Moore
Howard Schobilion
Nellie Moore
Hilda Marsden
Elnora Duncan
Mildred Anwyl
Ruby O'Neill
Columbus City
Wm. Pine
Flora Green
Irene Alsip
Fort Dodge Wins Legion Contest in Membership Battle
In an American Legion contest between Fort Dodge and Mason City, Fort Dodge edged ahead finishing with 920 members to Mason City’s 877. The Fort Dodge post wins a $100 prize for the victory.
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Fort Dodge
Legion
American Legion
Ft. Dodge
Mason City
Man Shot During Family Feud in Iowa
Des Moines reports Joseph Acela of Valley Junction was shot today in a fight linked to a family feud. Mrs. Henry Casey was blamed for the shooting. both she and her husband were cut and bruised in the altercation.
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Tikv
Des Moines
Joseph Acela
Valley Junction
Henry Casey
Population of Des Moines Rises to 150 165
Des Moines city census officials announced that the population of Greater Des Moines has risen to 150 165. The report credits growth in surrounding suburbs and urban expansion for the increase.
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Associated Frees
Des Moines
A. L Woody
Greater
Prize offer and whimsical endorsement from West Chester writer
The prize winner Mattie McAvoy of R. Fed. No. 1 West Chester Iowa describes a one dollar silver coin bearing George Washington as the best money on earth and the best butter in the world, noting the coincidence. Washington Butter Market reports no changes.
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Mattie McAvoy
R. Fed. No. 1
West Chester
Iowa
George Washington
Washington
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