Two Flags Presented to Leon Beatty Post 28 by War Veterans
Leon Beatty Post No 28 of the American Legion received two flags in a mournful yet patriotic ceremony at the county courthouse. One silk display flag was a gift from the Woman's Auxiliary to the Legion. the other woolen hunting flag was donated by Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Russell in memory of Lieut. Henry Russell, who fell at the Argonne in 1918. The event featured remarks by Col. D. J. Palmer and other local veterans, a salute to the flag, and praise for the role of women in wartime service. The parade flag bears a plate honoring Henry Russell. organizers plan to engrave a plate on the other flag staff.
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Leon Beatty
American Legion
Woman's Auxiliary
Legion
H. W. Russell
Lieut
Henry Russell
the Ar
Belle Rice
Col
D. J. Palmer
Grand Army of the Republic
America
8. K. Coats
Department of Iowa
R. H. Walker
Woman's Relief Corps
Patriotic Society of Women
Legion Auxiliary
N. B. Chipman
Washington County
Hazel Kracaw
Hazel
Auxiliary
Mabel Wallace
Floyd Wallace
Chateau Thierry
C.J. Wilson
Mrs. Rice
Burham
France
Germany
Coats
Ed Squires
Couple Reinstated at Coe College After Marriage
Cedar Rapids May 14 Carl H Schlotterbeck of Spirit Lake and his wife Ardis Cumming Schlotterbeck of Cedar Rapids were reinstated as students at Coe College by the faculty after hiring an attorney to challenge their summary dismissal. They had married March 19 at Waterloo and Mrs Schlotterbeck will graduate in June. President H M Gage had dismissed them, prompting city protest.
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Cedar Rapids
Carl H. Schlotterbeck
Spirit Lake
Ardis Cumming Schlotterbeck
Coe College
Waterloo
Schlotterbeck
H. M. Gage
Pleasing Recital and Socials at Local Homes
A recital at Mrs. Hoey Shields home featured pupils and guests including Marion McLavelin and Ierene DeLong with performances by Lillian Brown Irene DeLong Josephine Wishart and Carolyn McCleery. The day also covered Rural Women’s club activities a rock club gathering at the Brown home a Rooster Club event at John Kurtz home and a large surprise party for Mr Kurtz with games music and cafeteria style refreshments.
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Jane Wawscsin
Marion McLaughlin
TSGS
Nnseonsan
Adman
Cock Robin
Schwartz Whippoor
Will
Schwartz Josephine Wishart
Irene DeLong
Sony Saisce
Jeanette Rothschild
Volkmann
Josephine Wishart
Shields Seart
Dante
Chaminade
Helen Livingston
Carolyn McCleery
Chopin
Aliotti
Coerne Marion McLaughlin
Gorgcuee
Sears
Louis Brown
Walter Brown
Roy Tevta
Joe Knoeth
Brown
Rooster Club
John Kurtz
Rock
Harry Anderson
Kurtz
John Green
Will Booth
E. McGlone
Crim Resigns to Join Grinnell Newspaper
A. E. Crim, former foreman of the Oskaloosa Times composing room, resigns to move to Grinnell where he will work with a daughter.
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Oskaloosa Herald
A. E. Crim
Oskaloosa Times Publishing Company
Grinnell
First Gas Lit Baltimore Demonstrates Modern Lighting
On December 1 1816 Baltimore became the first American city to be illuminated by gas. The event marks a milestone in urban infrastructure as gas lighting spreads through streets and public spaces, signaling a shift from oil and candle light to a new era of municipal illumination.
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Battimore
Defects Found in Iowa City Preschool Group
Iowa City reports enlarged glands malnutrition subnormal vision and defective teeth among 52 children ages five to six just entering school. Despite adequate home care most showed mental or physical defects though general intelligence averaged above normal. Parents unaware of defects or gifts.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
University of Iowa
SHERIVE S SALE BY SPECIAL EXECUTION IN WASHINGTON IA
Writ of special execution issued against Harry Hubbell Tr, with goods and lands levied. Public sale at Washington Court House on May 7 1921 at 2 pm includes a 21/2 horsepower Galloway engine and a Galloway power washing machine. Terms cash. Sheriff Charles M Denison, Washington County Iowa. May 14 21.
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District Court
Washington County
Iowa
Harry Hubbell
Court House
Washington
Towa
A. D
William Galloway Co
Charles M. Denison
Alta Via club approves short skirts for women
In Springfield Massachusetts on May 11 the Alta Via club, a women’s organization, approved short skirts for women. They cited advantages of better appearance, sanitation, economy, and convenience as reasons.
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Sppringfield
Mass
Alta Via Club
Ganges’ Changing Channel
The Ganges river continually shifts its course as bedrock and sediment reshape the floodplain. Observers note frequent bends, new channels, and occasional avulsions altering downstream navigation, agriculture, and ecosystems along the river basin.
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Ganges
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Leon Beatty Post
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Bride
T. W. Hunter
Rural Women's Club
Pringle
F. W. Hunter
R. G G. Vincent
Claude Rhodebeck
Riley Miller
Elmer Cherry
B. C. Briley
BE. L. Barthelow
William Marie
Barthelow
Cloyce Pringle
Richard Howell
Davenport
Ed Jackson
Clyde Dawson
Art Dawson
Dawson
Alma Leeper
Brighton
Parsons College
Dawcon
Lloyd Walker
The
Des Moines Sunday Register
Des Moines Daily Register
Des Moines Evening Tribune
Leonard McClelland
Crim
Thesearch Station
Clara H. Town
Sherive’s Sale
Woman's Club
Cawg Pictorial Review
Gingham
New York
A. E. Putnam Co
Washington, Iowa
Britain
U. S. Navy
Bedford
England
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