Train Wreck Planned as Shrine Week Finale in Des Moines
Des Moines Shrine executives arrange a head on collision of two locomotives with a tender and two freight cars as the main spectacle for Shrine week at the state fair grounds. The event includes an airplane stunt and a double parachute leap, with Cedar Valley racing association involvement and a parade schedule leading to a grand display expected to draw tens of thousands.
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Des Moines
Shrine Executive Committee
Shriners
Shrine
Cedar Valley Racing Association
J. 8. Connolly
State Fairgrounds
Fair Grounds
Iowa
Imperial Council
North America
United States
Canada
Hawaii
Panama
Nova Scotia
West
Capitol Grounds
San Francisco Exposition
George Hamilton
Seventh Street
JAP TAKES AMERICAN BRIDE IN IOWA MARRIAGE CLAIM
A Nebraska cafe owner travels to Council Bluffs to wed an American bride after initial refusals in Omaha and Council Bluffs. The couple met in Jimmy Meyeno’s Norfolk restaurant amid a family protest over a Japanese groom.
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F. Hollis
Jimmy
Mira Hattie Haupt
Norfolk
Grand Hotel
Cunningham’s
Justice Hollis
Frank Haupt
Omaha
Nebraska
Council Bluffs
Court House
Iowa
Jimmy Meyeno
Neb
Offica
Ynetlien
Drowned Waterloo Boy Laid To Water Hazard
Maynard Putterbaugh of Waterloo drowned while wading in Black Hawk creek Friday afternoon. Five companions aged 5 to 15 struggled to help as they were pulled into deeper water. The body was recovered quickly but resuscitation failed. This marks the first drowning of the season in the area and occurred near a prior year’s similar tragedy.
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Waterloo
Maynard Putterbaugh
Black Hawk Creek
Putterbaugh
Iowa Fund Drive for China Relief Reaches $33260
National China Relief Committee at State headquarters reports Iowa donations totaling 20000 from Christian Herald campaign and 13460 from other sources before the current drive.
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Des Moines
Iowa
National China Relief Committee
The
Christian Herald
Iowa to buy Camp Dodge improvements for 34808.95
Adjutant General Lasher reports the federal government will sell to Iowa all improvements at Camp Dodge on state land for 34 808.95. Terms release the federal government from claims and provide water service at cost plus until salvaging ends. Aimed at a premier national guard camp with future permanent barracks, clubs, pool, stables and enhanced parade grounds.
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Des Moines
Camp Dodge
L. G. Lasherto
War Department
Lasher
Washington
State of
Iowa
Two-Count Treasurer Quip from Doeston Transcript
A witty exchange from the Doeston Transcript notes a small firm using two people to manage scarce funds. The humor centers on the need for extra effort to locate its meager money.
Iowa Opens Liquor Drive June 1 In Prohibition Crusade
A state wide campaign launches June 1 led by the Iowa Anti Saloon League to enforce prohibition. Supt R N Holsaple proclaims war on agencies delaying absolute prohibition. The drive emphasizes law observance education scientific temperance and world wide prohibition.
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Iowa
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
Supt
R. N. Holsaple
Anti alcohol campaign planned to reach foreign country audiences
A statewide drive aims to spread anti alcohol messaging to Americans abroad. The plan covers every county with an elaborate speaking campaign beginning in major cities and expanding to smaller towns over the coming year.
Farmers Aid China Boosts Aid From Pella Churches
Farmers Union Exchange in Pella raises about $1200 for famine relief in China. Local churches contribute strongly and the Hollanders in the city and surrounding area are noted for thrift and generosity. No call for relief goes unanswered.
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Pella
Farmers Union Exchange
China
America
First protest of rates from ice cream makers
Ice cream manufacturers oppose new express rates proposed by the American Express Company in a petition to the state railroad commission. A hearing on the express classification is set for June 22 at the commission offices. The dispute centers on ice cream billing weights proposed to rise by 16 percent to align with a general rule.
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Des Moines
American Express Company
State Railroad Commission
State Commission
Express Company
Snowshoe Description From Forest Magazine
An American Forestry Magazine description details a latticed snowshoe three feet long with a broadest width of twelve inches or more. The rim is of hickory or elm and the sky is made of beech birch maple ash or spruce. The handle of a large tennis racket style shoe is missing.
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HEAN
Nesday
Waterloo Row
Fine Guard Camp
National Guard
National Guard of
Camp Knox
Iowa Guard
Military Department of Iowa
United State
Mannhardt
Washington, Iowa
Stooge
Antesaioon
Knights OF Columbus
Sioux City Hias
Dubuque
Carroll
Davenport
Des Moines Catholic College
K. C
Harry J. McFarland
James A. Flaherty
Philadelphia
Supreme Lotent
Fourth Degree
William P. O'Connor
Jamestown
American Legion
Fort Des Moines
Handy Directory of
Firestone and Miller Tires
White Way Garage
Brunswick
W. F. Jacobs & Son
Curtis & Lovelett
Studebaker Garage
Willard
Standard Service
Battery Service CO
Marion
Neiswanger Building
Ford
W. E. Hender
S. la. Ave
Joe Wright
Ed Morrison
C. W. Busby
H. E. Busby
M. M. Flynn
G. M. White
C. W. Brown Auto Body
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