Gov Kendall to Deliver Fourth of July Address in Washington
Gov Nate Kendall, then a congressman, will speak at the Washington Fourth of July celebration with Col. D J Palmer and Col. C J Wilson inviting him. The event features a parade, a platform in Central Park, and an Iowa Legionnaire leader Frank Miles as a co speaker. The pageant planning is underway with community groups backing the observance.
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Gov. Kendall
Nate Kendall
Washington
Central Park
Frank Miles
The
Iowa Legionnaire
American Legion
Te Eald
Dad Protests Daughter's Song Title Falling Drew
A father objects to his daughter's tune titled Falling Drew alleging it recalls the reef. The girl sang prettily but the line unsettled him as the family discussed art and memory.
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Ress
Washington High School Hi-Life 1922 Issued to Subscribers
The Washington high school issued its third Hi-Life edition on annual day with 425 copies to subscribers most taken by students. It honors Prof. H. E. Case and features class photos senior focus club reviews athletics debating and literary program summaries with Esther Hay as editor.
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Washington High School
Hi- Life
H. E. Case
Popular Science
Esther Hay
Foxton golfer finds ball after rough chase
A Foxton golf player writes the Outlook about a surprise in a match. He and his group had nearly given up when a youngster spotted the ball and shouted in excitement, I got it, mister. He raised the ball and proclaimed mirabile dictu it’s found.
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Foxton
Boston Transcript
Under a Microscope Reveals Delicate Floral Miniatures
A fragmented description notes how most flowers reveal new beauty under magnification. The text likens the tiny view to an elaborate, sculpture like canopy of carved details, transforming dull petals into intricate miniature floral carvings.
Tragedy Near Town as Mother Kills Daughter then Self
A mentally troubled mother killed her three year old daughter Grace Adelaide and wounded herself with a razor four miles east of town before dawn. The child died instantly while the mother remained alive in a county hospital with serious injuries and plans for the funeral are on hold. The McConnell family, prominent locals, are mourning as Sheriff Denison joins the search and neighbors recount the shock. Grace Adelaide had two brothers, Francis and William.
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Will McConnell
McConnell
John Adams
Ainsworth
Grace Adelaide
Francis
William
Y M C A Endowment Fund Receives Kansas Donation
D. D. Sherman, president of the Y M C A, received a letter and a $25 check from H. M. Smith of Kingman Kansas for the Y M C A endowment fund. Smith, once a local resident, cites a desire to support the project after reading of gifts by Jamesa H. Young and Dr. E. R. Jenkins. The campaign begins next Tuesday and community support is rising.
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D. D. Sherman
H. M. Smith
Kingman
Kansas
Y. M. C. A. Endowment
How Many Stars We See On Clear Nights
On a bright frosty noonless night the visible stars fall well below a billion. Excluding the milky way, fewer than 3 000 distinct stars appear. In the whole sky, only about twenty first magnitude stars are visible at any time, led by Sirius and including Orion, Betelgeuse, Rigel, Vega, and Arcturus.
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Sirius
Orion
Vega
Farmers' Co-op Store Sold to Brooklyn Firm
The Farmers' Co-op store at the southwest square corner was sold to G N Barclay of Brooklyn Town. He will take possession after invoicing today and expects to open tomorrow with most current staff retained. Barclay, his wife and two sons plan to relocate permanently. The Farmers' Union North Iowa Avenue exchange will continue operating.
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Farmers’ Co-ope Stive
G. N. Barclay
Brooklyn
Barclay
Charles
Robbie
California
Farmers’ Union
Iowa Avenue
Thorne Campaign Speech Slated for Friday Night
Clifford Thorne, Republican Senate candidate, will address a meeting at the Graham on Friday evening. Strong local interest and large attendance are anticipated as supporters report encouraging signs for his statewide campaign.
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Clifford Thorne
Graham
Thorne
Girl guards diamond ring with toe spice alert
In a Kansas town a girl fears burglars and keeps a diamond ring on her toe at night for protection. The note originates from the Boston Transcript and reflects a cautious local habit.
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Kansas
Boston Transcript
Unknown race built oil pits in early American interior
Ascribed to an unknown pre-Columbian people, shallow oil pits and mound builders are described as ancient work in the Ohio and Mississippi Valleys. The text notes early exploration finds of oil pits and mentions lead ores in Kentucky and copper in the Lake Superior region.
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United States
Asia
Africa
Ohio
Mississippi
Kentucky
Lake Supe- Tier
Woodpecker Builds Hut Creating Dusty Hole
A woodpecker peeks at numerous sawdust specks while constructing a hut. The bird works with relentless effort to enlarge the hole, certain the cutter will not cut unless it tries harder.
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Ilis
Mission Meeting at Presbyterian Church Closed in Iowa City
The Society of Home and Foreign Missions of Iowa City presbytery closed its convention at the Presbyterian church at noon after inspirational sessions. Williamsburg will host the next meeting. Officers were installed, with Mrs. W. J. Graff to honorary president and Mrs. J. E. Brownlee secretary-treasurer among others. Delegates from Iowa City Washington Williamsburg Davenport Ainsworth were listed.
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Iowa City
W. F. Vander Lippe
Sigourney
W. O. Harris
Wilton
Clara Myers
Keota
J. E. Brownlee
Davenport
J. Mc McCormick
Tipton
Mise Sally Walker
Sec'y Westminster Guild
Mise van Evra
Olive Moore
Ainsworth
Eloise Coe
White Cross
John E. Brownlee
S. J. Brown
Panora
Home Mission
South West
A. E. Abben
Board of Home Missions
Porto Rico
Isle of Opportunity
Preston
Harris
Bond
C. van Olst
Wm. H. Hunter
E. B. Greer
Local society notices and postponed meetings listed
Various church and fraternal groups announce schedules noting no meeting this week for A newerth Chapter O BE regular meeting May 5, Pythian Sisters at Castle Hall initiation, Presbyterian and Catholic groups meet, and the Poinsettia club postpones. The Young Women’s Missionary Society hosts Miss Etta Conner. prayer meeting follows at 7 15. Romans cited.
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Young Women's Missionary Society of the
Second United Presbyterian Church
Etta Conner
Harmony and unity over harsh contrast in design voice
The author rails against excessive contrast, urging adherence to harmonious balance. He argues simplicity yields unity and steadiness, suggesting that contentment with restrained, consistent styling serves better than dramatic or jarring differences.
Rebekahs to Convene Regular Meeting Friday Evening
The Rebekahs will hold their regular meeting Friday evening at the Hall. Initiation will take place and a good attendance is desired. All visiting Rebekahs are cordially welcome.
Party outing with Helen Edith and Donald
Confusing notice describes Helen and Edith invited to a party with Helen's brother Donald joining. Donald’s mother allowed him to stay and eat if they called and explained plans, noting Donald took the girls to the door and could stay if arrangements were made.
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Danny Youngster
Helen
Edith
Donald
Donahd
Old Time Bowling Law and Social Shift Described
A fragment recalls bowling once banned by statute under Edward IV as closhe with nine pins. The text notes prohibition followed by repeal, the sport becoming popular, then later restrictions and evasion in a curious historical snippet.
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United States
Wow
Oddig
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