Daughters of the American Revolution Hold Annual Meeting
The D A R chapter met at the Gardner home on North Second Avenue for annual elections and a well attended session. Regent Mrs J B Lemmon praised members, noted a $100 Ways and Means surplus, announced future gold history prize dates, and shared a Washington conference report by Mrs E D Morrison.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
J. FE. Gardner
North Second Avenue
J. B. Lemmon
Ways and Means
Dicken
E. D. Morrison
Catharine Null
Corinne Cherry
Besse Conger
Edna Purvis
R. 8. Warfel
Hawaii
Gardner
Frank Broadgate
Godfrey Juteler
Iowa and Chicago face off in weekend track dual
University of Iowa trains hard after a relaxed week to meet Chicago in a Saturday dual meet in Iowa City. Coach George T. Breshahan leads about twenty five men, with stars Captain Hropkins Harold Crawford Chan Coulter Jack Boyles Ray Dauber in key events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Chicago
George T. Breshahan
Iowa
Hropkins
Harold Crawford
Chan Coulter
Jack Boyles
Kansas
Ray Dauber
Frock Ready to Wear with Pleated Overtunic
The gown is designed for immediate wear with no need for collars or vests. Its simple cut is softened by a pointed pleated overtunic. Made in crepe de chine or light silk, the costume is easy to construct and comfortable to wear.
Community Club and church notices and upcoming events
Various local clubs churches and fraternal groups announce meetings social events rehearsals and a play with dates times hosts and locations. Notable items include Rebekah and O B S meetings, Fleur de Lis and Ladies Aid sessions, church choir rehearsals and cantata, Moose Lodge social with Highland Four, a play The Hoodoo Coon near Prairie Flower and multiple practice sessions for sewing circle and staff.
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Cedar Center Acheol
Prairie Flower Church
Washington
Weert Chester
Lucie M. Shallast Gy
President Works for a Later Date on Japanese Brides
The article notes a continued push to delay immigration actions under the gentlemen's agreement and Kanadan brides. It lists thirteen ships arriving from Japan before July first and states they cannot accommodate the anticipated arrivals. It also reports that 2,000 Japanese bachelors left San Francisco in February through April seeking Kanodan brides.
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California
United States
Japan
San Francisco
Iowa State Fair Awards Total Seventy Thousand Dollars
Awards totaling 137 962 will be offered at the Iowa State fair to be held August 20 to 29. The largest division award is cattle at 34 384 and the horse division holds 23 345. Other divisions include Speed 12 185 Swine 9 300 Sheep 3 993 Wool and shearing 526 Goats 395 Poultry 2 205 Pigeons 101 Agriculture 12 209 Culinary 849 County wide home projects 750 Honey and bees 600 Dairy 722 Horticulture 3 224 Floriculture 1 443 Textile and china 1 687 Graphic and plastic art 662 Baby health 500 Horseshoe pitching 675 Boys and girls contests 11 654 School exhibits 901 Spelling 160.
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Des Moines
State Fair Board
Iowa
Towa State Fair
Halverson case to Polk Co grand jury
Willard H. Halverson faces a fraud case over sale of fictitious real estate mortgages. The Des Moines attorney will be the first matter before the Polk County May grand jury, with prosecutors alleging he obtained more than 100000 dollars in mortgage sales over four years.
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Des Moines
Willard H. Halverson
W. G. Bonner
Halverson
Education In Washington County Iowa Early Movement Overview
A historical summary traces Washington County Iowa education from 1836 settlements to 1874. Key figures include Adam Rickey Martha Crawford and early organizers. It covers Washington College 1842 1864 and the evolution of schools lyceum academy and state education boards leading to normal institutes and county schools.
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Washington
Washington County
Iowa
C. A. Boice
M. D
Adam Rickey
Crawfordsville
Tom Baker
Martha J. Crawford
Baker
Washington College
Geo. Vincent
Wm. G. Lee
John Cleaves
Geo. B. Stover
Alexander Lee
Henry F. McCully
Albert Sturgess
Wm. J. Case
Court House
Monmouth College
Marion Avenue
Washngton
Washington Lyceum
Eigh
Lyceum
Washington Academy
Dinsmore
Florella King
General Assembly of
Board of Education
Senate Chamber
Supreme Court
Cedar
State Agricultural College
Ames
Chas, Foster
State Teachers Association
Horace Mann
General Assembly
Edwin R. Eldridge
8. BE. McKee
Labor Federation Sets Rules for Measuring Parties
The American Federation of Labor non partisan political campaign committee outlines rules for judging parties platforms and candidates amid rising political tension. It cites recent revelations and calls for honesty integrity and high mindedness in public office while urging changes to the Volstead act and a permanent immigration policy.
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Associated Press
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Soldier Bonus and Tax Reforms Vie in Legislative Agenda
The plan features sharply graduated income and inheritance taxes, repeal of the Sherman Antitrust Act, and abolition of the railroad labor board. It proposes new machinery for settling disputes between carriers and their employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherama Antitrust
rYailroad Labor Board
Reason for Diplomates Diplomacy Why It Matters
A concise explanation of why diplomats must be diplomatic. It notes that foreign countries seek information it would be improper to disclose, underscoring the need for careful restraint in official communication.
Quotations on Courtesy in Social and Political Life
A reflection on how small courtesies shape human relations across social and political spheres, noting their impact on a grateful and attentive heart. The passage emphasizes everyday politeness as foundational to communal harmony.
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F&stoall
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Charies Berdo
Charles
Notiom Rebekah Club
Oral Mayo
Notiom—W. ER. C
Ainsworth
T. FE
Cc. H
Moose Lodge
Highland Four
B.S
Tos
Fleur de Lis Club
Mra T. J. Harvey
Rebekah
Tots
Ladies Aid
D. A
W. M. Galloway
W. Main Street
Presbyterian Choir
Methodist Choir
J. J. Miller
Mothers’ Choir
The
Methodist Church
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
Mdrcellus Meacham
L. B. Lupton
W. M
Baptist Choir
Polk CO
Prin
Samuel B. McLane
Old South School
Washington High School
Labor Federation
Royal Worcester
Aly SR
Gingham
Children’s Rompers
Pereale House
Rothschild’s
Seth
Physicians and Surgeons
A. Joan Droz
Ey, Kar
West Main St
Frank Boller
City
Mutual
W. Washington
T. J. Prase
Farmers and Merchants Tank Building
Blue Mutual
J. D. Dayton
Westchester
Farma and City
Austin Sutherland
Brighton
T A. Michels
Washington, Iowa
Morrison & Morrison
Brookhart Bros. Law—Abstracts
Opera House
Mutual Phone
Co. J. Wilson
Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Opposite Journal
Livingston & Eeicher Law
Abstract Department
Real
Nat’l Bank
C. V. Brown
South of Water Works
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