Youth Movement Address Urges Religion to Rebuild Nation
Lawrence Bash of Des Moines argues in United Presbyterian church that a U.S. youth movement should spread Christian religion to lead the country out of its current troubles. He condemns war and calls for internal cleansing through faith, while urging young men to choose whether to fight when called. The union meeting featured prayers, music, and talks from church leaders and local youth organizers. New county Christian Endeavor officers were elected at the close of the convention.
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Christian Endeavor Society
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Mr. Bush
Carolyn Hamilton
Velda Parcell
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Reno Blasts AAA After First Full Year
Milo Reno, head of the National Farm Holiday Association, reviewed the AAA's first year and charged the agricultural program left American farmers worse off. He cited half baked theorists directing policy, criticized crop reductions, and warned drought would expose shortages, calling the administration unfit to aid farming.
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Jack Wilson Dies at County Hospital After Long Life here
John M. Jack Wilson died at Washington county hospital after months of illness. Funeral Tuesday at 2 50 from his old home 716 south town avenue under Dr F C Witzigman of the Methodist church. Interment Woodlawn cemetery. He deeded Woodlawn to the town and left a lot for Methodist ministers. He was born March 23 1862 and lived in Washington all his life. He was a merchant in earlier years with J B Craft and known for wit and fair dealing.
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Elements exposes fake expert in San Francisco Wheat Scheme
A San Francisco discussion notes a nerdy figure with specs and a tablet who calculates yearly yields of wheat corn and oats for profit. The text criticizes a character named Elements as unqualified yet influential, claiming he deceives experts and misleads investors.
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Music Week Closes With Band Concert
The Washington Municipal band closed Music Week with a rain soaked concert Saturday night drawing a large crowd. Earlier recitals were held at Mrs. A Anderson’s home with piano pieces readings and songs by multiple performers and pupils.
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Mary Rickey
Ruth Speidel
Mildred Lemley
Theodosia Turner
Marjorie Logan
Elsie Bratton
T. A. Michels
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Dorothy Ferguson
Mraness Sartor Wer
Larene Robertson
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President proposes nationwide home modernization plan to Congress
President Roosevelt asks Congress to back a two fold program to modernize housing and create work. The plan covers modernization and new construction mortgage insurance mortgage associations and building and loan insurance. Loans would be insured by the government and private agencies would issue mortgages on homes and improvements. Financial details include first mortgages up to a percentage of value with low rates and federal supervision of mortgage associations. In other notes, residents from Amos visit relatives and local music contest results are mentioned.
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Journal Pilgrim to Panama and the Missouri Road
A diarist describes a travel stop in Farmington and a slow roll through Missouri toward Cape Girardeau. He notes sleepy locals, a roadside cafe, coffee made by two exhausted women, and a vivid scene of a breakfast unfolding amid radio noise.
Republican Governor Bid Shrugs Through Horsethief Stage
Des Moines May 14 A political column sizes up Iowa GOP gubernatorial race noting four candidates Turner Short Knutson and Calflesh face varying bases and personal scrutiny. The piece predicts a possible clash between Knutson and Turner while stressing concerns over tax policy and regional support.
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Over 12 000 Treated as National Hospital Day Observed
Washington county hospital marked National Hospital Day with tours and a program for new mothers and families. 12 210 patients have registered in 22 years, 212 this year, and 21 have received x ray or other services. Dr Lois Ackerley urged parent education and consistent discipline, noting father's rising attendance and warning against bribes in rewards.
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Emissary Frightened as Kidnap Negotiations Fail in Los Angeles
A family emissary for William F. Gettle, a Los Angeles capitalist, was sent to Downey to negotiate with kidnappers but the effort collapsed after shots were fired by officers at fleeing burglars. An earlier message reduced ransom to 60 000 and a second meeting was considered later.
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Evangelist Correll Heads From Town To Des Moines
Evangelist Inez Correll finished four weeks of Foursquare Gospel meetings in the Horseshoe clubroom, a crowded mother’s day service with special music. She departs for Des Moines for a week of rest before continuing in northern Wisconsin. Rev. W J Stevens will carry on services Tuesday and Friday nights this week.
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Des Moines
Wisconsin
Foursquare Gospel
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W. J. Stevens
Rainfall light with hopes of more in Iowa
Weekend rainfall totaled 0.27 inches easing dust and reviving vegetation. Cloudy cool conditions prevailed Sunday and today with hints of more rain and a slight rise in temperatures expected later. Des Moines meteorologist Charles Reed reported generally late weather with below normal temperatures and the heaviest rain at Lamont measured 1.84 inches. Maximum weekend temperature was 71 at Lamont and minimum 57 at Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids
Walkout at Iowa Packing Co Plant Over Wages and Hours
DES MOINES May 14 A walkout at the Iowa Packing Company plant began this morning after employees demanded a 32 hour week and a 10 percent wage increase. company officials refused. Threatened strikes at Bookey Packing Co and Des Moines Packing Co were settled by arbitration and workers remained on the job.
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Des Moines Packing Company
Mrs Harold Prest And Daughter Visit Burlington Family
Mrs Harold Prest and her daughter Lois Harriet of Burlington spent the weekend at the home of their parents H. L. Whittaker.
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Lois Harriet
Burlington
H. L. Whittaker
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