Washington County Baptists close convention with sessions
Ainsworth Iowa October 1 The Washington County Baptists convention concluded its last day with separate men and women meetings at the Baptist and United Brethren churches. A four course banquet followed in the church basement and Moodyerator C W Long led devotionals. Dr G P Mitchell spoke on Two Essentials in Denominational Life and John W Million discussed Education Incomplete and Complete. The next association meeting will be at Kalona.
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Ainsworth
Washington County Baptists Convention
Baptist Church
United Brothern Church
C. W. Long
G. P. Mitchell
John W. Million
Des Moines College
Kalona
The Originals: Adem and Eve Lead A Troubled Family Search
Adem and Eve emerge as the initial figures in a tale about overreliance on family lineage. Their choices spark questions about heritage, trust, and the consequences of bloodline pride in a questioning, intimate context.
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Adem
Eve
Washington High 2nd Team Ties Wellman High in Scoreless Opener
Washington High School second football team held Wellman High to a 0 0 tie in the season opener. Marshall led Washington on the ground with a 40 yard first half run after a pass from Molesworth. Washington showed better coaching and stamina while Wellman struggled with signals and conditioning.
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Washington High School
Wellman High School
Washingington
Wellman
Wellmanites
Washington
Nuither
Altho
Marshall
Molesworth
Edgar
Prayer Meeting and Music at City Christian Church
A prayer meeting social hosted by Mrs. Anderson is set for Wednesday at 7 30 pm with praise and song. Sunday services feature an anthem Tarry with Me by the choir and two duets by Mrs. Anderson and Chas Sloat. The pastor and singers will perform at the county farm Sunday at 3 pm.
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Christian Church
W. H. Hampton
A. M. Re. Services Set for Sunday
The Rev. A. W. Hackley hosts a Sunday program with Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
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Christian Endeavor
A. W. Hackley
Incorporated Business Liability Explained
An incorporated business limits debt liability to the corporation’s property. An individual trading under his own name bears full personal liability for all possessions.
Local club notices schedule events and meetings
Notices from K of P and Presbyterian Ladies announce upcoming events at Castile Hall Frank Stewart room and other venues. Items include bake sale open air service drives and club meetings with times October plus dress code and dues reminders.
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Presbyterian
Frank Stewart
Orr Grocery
Fort Madison District Convention Attendee Call
Delegates and visitors for the Fort Madison district convention should call to register names before 8:30 Monday morning. Call the club president at 22 Blue or the corresponding secretary at No 6 or 54.
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Fort Madison
E. F. Armstrong
Ft. Dodge Music
Bertha Wundt
Burlington
John Watzek
Davenport
Frances E. Whitley
Webster City
Stewart
Nearly a Million in France Entitled to Legion of Honor Ribbon
Arkansas Gazette notes that about one million French men, roughly one in fifty inhabitants, are entitled to wear the Legion of Honor ribbon. The quip echoes Mark Twain that few escape such honors.
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France
Legion of Honor
Mark Twain
Arkansas Gazette
Cavalry Arrives for Drill Tomorrow at Chautauqua Park
By 10 30 this morning the first squadron of the Fourteenth United States cavalry reached Washington from Keota and encamped at Chautauqua park for Sunday. Major Brown says an exhibition drill will be held tomorrow at 3 pm with a six piece jazz band. crowds are urged to attend. About 225 mounted men traveled from Fort Des Moines last Monday and have averaged twenty miles daily while performing shows for residents.
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Fourteenth
United States Cavalry
Washington
Keota
Chautauqua Park
Brown
Park
Central Park
Fort Des Moines
Centennial School to Reopen Tuesday After Diptheria Reports
Centennial School will stay closed Monday with reopening planned Tuesday morning unless announced otherwise. Pupils’ cultures were sent to the state bacteriologist for examination and will delay opening until Iowa City reports back, expected by Tuesday. Diphtheria cases are few and not yet serious, though caution is urged.
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W. C. Harding
Iowa City
Judge Dewey Holds Brief Court Session
Judge Charles A. Dewey winds up the September term with several odds and ends of court business. No trials were scheduled, but motions expected may lead to cases in the November term.
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Dewey
Charles A. Dewey
Bostonian Here Says Conditions Improving
William H. Brown of Boston, vice president of Columbia National Life Insurance, reports improving business conditions nationwide after visits to agencies. He says the worst of hard times is past, noting stronger optimism among business men. He contrasts Southern gains with improvements in the middle west and cotton prices.
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William H. Brown
Boston
Columbia National Life Insurance Company
Marsh W. Bailey
Brown
Middle West
Thanks for honoring Pvt Leon Beatty and family
The Beatty family expresses deep gratitude for the respect shown to their son and brother Pvt. Leon Beatty. They thank Mr Jones, Mr McElhinney, the American Legion, the G A R, the quartette, band, Dr W W Bowers, Rev A R Oates, Rev Ivan Thom, and the community for floral tributes, services, and kind words. Mr and Mrs S P Beatty and family.
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Pvt
Leon Beatty
Jones
McElhinney
American Legion
Quartette
W. W. Bowers
A. R. Oates
Ivan Thom
S. P. Beatty
Final Choice Wifey Hats Fruit Deco
A shortened diary note records a milliner guiding a domestic fashion choice. The speaker recalls loving feathers and agreeing on a compromise to wear a bonnet adorned with fruit rather than flowers.
Sleep Before Evening in The Renaissance Reflection
The excerpt ponders restraint and perception as forces divide people. It notes a moment of frost and sun and the idea of resting before a closing day. Walter Pater’s voice is invoked to frame a contemplative meditation on gifted individuals.
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Walter Pater
District Club Meet Oct 4 in Fort Madison Iowa
County clubs affiliated with the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs plan to attend a district meeting in Fort Madison on Tuesday October 4. Washington clubs Fortnightly Nineteenth Century and Kolah will send delegates with others invited. schedule includes sessions at the Presbyterian church starting 9 30 AM and features addresses by federation leaders.
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Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Fort Madison
Washington
Rock Island
Columbus Junction
Burlington
Presbyterian Church
Betsy Ross
Delphian
George B. Stewart
E. F. Armstrong
Iowa Federation
Henry Taylor
John Watzek
General Federation
Frances Whitley
Geo. B. Stewart
Iowa Homecoming Picnic Dinners Feed 800 At University
A mass picnic on the University of Iowa campus for homecoming October 15 will feed 800 people at a time. Eight booths serve five tables each with twenty diners. Waitresses will offer a fifty cent lunch. church and charity groups run the kitchens and plan shaded dining under trees near the natural science building.
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Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa
Illinois
Natural Science
Campus Picnic Preparations Announced With Autumn Decor
The campus plans a full participation picnic with serving from 11 o'clock on game day until all attendees are served. Decorations will feature autumn colors and school hues Old Gold of Iowa and Orange and Blue of Illinois. Corn stalks and pumpkins will adorn the campus as headquarters and registration are set up in a southeast tent.
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Iowa
Illinois
They Sometimes Get Cold Transgressors and Tender Feet
A compact note remarks that transgressors endure harsh paths yet show no complaint of hard or tender feet, reflecting on hardship and resilience.
Ben Hur Stage Run Draws Huge Viewership
An early 20th century note estimates twenty-one years of production for Ben Hur drew about 20,000,009 spectators. The figure highlights enduring stage interest and vast audience reach for the production.
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Ben Hr
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