World Series Opens as Cardinals Meet Yankees in Classic
The 1926 World Series begins tomorrow at Yankee Stadium with the St Louis Nationals facing the New York Americans. Early odds vary with some favoring the Yanks at even money while others put them 6 to 5. pitching duels feature Herb Pennock or Urban Shocker for New York against Wee Willie Sherdel or Grover Alexander for St Louis. Weather is forecast fair and warm for both Saturday and Sunday games as light practice follows in bright sun.
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Associated Press
New Y
St. Louis Nationals
New York Americans
Yankee Stadium
Yanks
Wall Street
Herb Pennock
Urban Shocker
Wee Willie’ Sherdel
Grover Alexander
Cardinals
Parade Feature Contest Opens for Fall Festival
The committee on Parades and Floats invites entries for a large parade with prizes of 25 dollars for first and 10 dollars for second. Exhibits may be a float livestock automobile or other decorated feature judged on interest. Report to the parade committee and be in the lineup by 9 30 for a 10 o clock start. Chairman Leslie M Fischer leads the panel with J W Enslin J W Schenefeld and Paul Gorham.
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Leslie M. Fischer
J. W. Enslin
J. W. Schenefeld
Pail Gorham
Harris to wed Elizabeth Sutherland in Washington today
Washington October 1 Brainey Harris manager of the Washington American League club and Elizabeth Sutherland daughter of former West Virginia senator Howard Sutherland will marry in Washington today. The ceremony is expected to draw attention from national sports and political circles.
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Washington, D. C
Brainey KR
Bucky) Harris
Washington
Elizabeth Sutherland
Howard Sutherland
West Virginia
Sutherland
Iowa Roads Rough but Passable Report
The Des Moines Automobile Club reports road conditions across Iowa as fair with ongoing work in southern and eastern regions. Lincoln highway is rough while several primary routes are listed rough but passable, with good segments on others and the A Y P trail rated good.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa Road Report
Des Moines Automobile Club
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Lincoln Highway
Custer Battlefield
Jefferson Highway
Iowa Farmers Increase Cattle and Sheep Purchases
Iowa farmers show a 33 percent rise in cattle and sheep purchases for feeding in the two weeks to Sept 10, versus last year. Total stock arrivals into the state since July 1 are near 126,800 head, about the same as year ago, with heavier gains in Iowa and Nebraska for lamb feeding.
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Prese
Des Moines
Iowa
Leslie M. Carl
Bureau — of Agricultural Economics
Carl
Carr
Chicago
Nebraska
Michikaw
Kansas
Nov Braska
Juvenile Case Delayed After Infant Death
The Juvenile court case of Lean Butterbaugh from Wellman is postponed due to the death of an infant in the Butterbaugh family. The plaintiff Mrs. W. R. Frain seeks guardianship of her sixteen year old brother Lynn, claiming improper home care. The parents oppose the action and the hearing may occur within the current term.
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Lean Butterbaugh
Wellman
Butterbaugh
W. R. Frain
Louis Butterbaugh
Lynn Butterbaugh
Salix Woman Killed by Train at Grade Crossing
Mrs. Peter Rovin, 78, of Salix died last night after being struck by a southbound Northwestern freight train at a grade crossing near Salix.
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Sioux City
Peter Rovin
Salix
Northwestern Railroad
English Bishop Seeks Unity Through US Visit
Lord Bishop Arthur Foley Winnington-Ingram visits Des Moines and Iowa State College discussing American politics prohibition and wealth, aiming to explain British views and urge closer Anglo Saxon unity while praising Christianity in student and national life.
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Associated Press
Des Moinrs
Arthur Foley Winnington-Ingram
London
United States
Mid-West
Lord Bishop
Theishop
League of Nations
America
Iowa State College
National Students Council
The
Episcopal Church
Washington County Sunday School Convention Program
The annual Washington County Sunday School Association convention will meet Thursday Oct 7 at the Christian church in Brighton Iowa. The schedule includes registration devotional periods addresses committee reports secretary and treasurer reports and afternoon and evening sessions with county divisional superintendents and state workers.
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Washington County Sunday School Association
The
Christian Church
Brighton
Iowa
E. Ward
Willard Wytie
Varation School
George Derbyshire
Eva Callar
J Max Kurtz Wins Best Ad Honors
J Max Kurtz son of Mr and Mrs Frank J Kurtz of the city takes first in an advertisement contest reported by the Gazette Cedar Rapids. The winning prize of 26 dollars was awarded for a photographers Ad shown in the Gazette with a portrait of Kurtz. He is a skilled retoucher and works in that field.
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The
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
J. Max Kurtz
Frank J. Kurtz
Max
Morningside Graduates Enter Teaching Field Widely
A survey by Professor B A Brown shows that nearly all of Morningside College’s last year graduates went into teaching. Some pursued business or continued study, and one returned to China after missionary work. A $10 000 athletic field for women will be dedicated at Morningside College with talks by President F O Mossman Dean Lillian Dimmitt and athletic director Katherine Parkhill.
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Associated Press
Sioux Cipy
Iowa
Morningside College
B. A. Brown
College Department of Education
China
Sioux City
Morningside Ecollege
Vormerly
Morningside Coeds
FO E. Mossman
Lillian Dimmitt
Katherine Parkhill
Lamoni recalls Florida hurricane horror as survivor writes
Miss Dina Danielson formerly of Lamoni details the brutal force of the Florida storm. Her Daytona Beach timing spared Miami’s worst, but their apartment was wrecked and they fought to keep a roof from lifting off. The letter conveys the terror of that night.
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Lamoni
Iowa
Dna Danielson
Daytona Beach
Miami
Rainfall Record Shatters County September Total
Washington County climate data shows September rainfall at 12.78 inches, a record breaker per Don Sherman of the local weather bureau. The four month total reaches 32.51 inches, prompting reflections on flooding and calls for road improvements.
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Washington County
Don Sherman
Weather Bureau
Mr. Sherman
Captain Noah
Little Ark
Red Cross Chief Warns Florida Officials Over Hurricane Loss Claims
John Barton Payne chair of the American Red Cross says Florida leaders and real estate operators overstated hurricane damage, stressing aid should go to actual need not hotel or tourist losses. He cites reports of 5 000 homes destroyed and 13 000 families affected while urging continued relief.
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Washington
Bbc
Florida
John Barton Payne
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Payne
Pinckney
Richmond. Va
Red Crosse
Eeryone
San Francisco
Pinesney
Richmond
Miami
Etineken
Thureday
Romth
Wieser
Komth
Romfth
Former Washington Pastor Is Feted At Farewell
In Boine Idaho a large WPirat Methodist farewell drew over 600 attendees for Dr. Glendinning and his family as they depart for Denver to take the Park Hill Methodist pastorate. The ceremony featured the church orchestra and a male quartet with a silver dinner set presented to the couple.
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Boine
Idaho
M. E
Wpirat Methodist Church
J. A. Glendenning
Doctor Glendinning
Denver
Park Hit Methodist
Messrs. Biggs
Thailkill
Moncarr
Ward
Herman Dietz
Mra. Glendinning
Rev Derbyshire and Turner Lead Religious Education Talks
Conference speakers include Rev George Derbyshire of University Baptist Des Moines and Dr Edward Turner of Parsons College with Dr O G Herbrecht Eva Callerman and church leaders addressing church vacation school and children’s work. Crocodile infested Borneo streams linked to native fatalities highlighted.
Drake Fans to Flock to Lincoln for Drake Nebraska Opener
A few hundred Drake University fans will travel by special train to Lincoln to watch the Bulldogs open the season against Nebraska. Coach Salem’s 80 man squad arrived in Drake Friday for a light Memorial Stadium workout, with two backfield combinations tested and the line mostly set for the game. Drake seeks a victory despite recognizing a tough challenge from the Cornhuskers.
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Moenes
Lincoln
Neb
Drake University
Bulldogs
Cornhuskers
Salem
Memorial Stadium
Drake
Robertson
Delmege
Helser
Wwart
Jones
Holliday
Simpson
Nebraska
Beauty Contest to be Held in Bank Building Window
The northeast corner bank room, formerly the Washington National Bank, will host the Beauty Contest for the Fall Festival. Contestants appear briefly in a well draped window on October 7, judged by a committee of Washington ladies. A $100 prize will be awarded. all entrants receive parade honors and free festival access. Simple middy costumes requested. many entrants expected. A coupon inside the Journal offers entry.
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Washington National Bank
Washington
Today
Methodist Camp Wrecked by Tornado on Lake Okoboji
Spencer Iowa October 1 report says a tornado hit the Methodist camp on Lake Okoboji causing extensive property damage. The new Methodist Episcopal tabernacle valued between 25000 and 80000 dollars was razed and many cottages swept away with no reported injuries or deaths. Communication with the area is difficult due to downed lines and telegraphs. Farmers in the Middle West report buying more brooms than any other household article.
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Middle West
Richmond mayor weighs accepting Misori letters contributions
The letter expresses gratitude or need as Miami remains closed to visitors this winter. Richmond's mayor considers releasing the funds and asks if contributions are justified after reviewing Misori letters. The retail merchants association sent $10,000 this evening but will withhold deposit until positive instructions are received.
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Richmond
Retail Merchants Association
Washington set for trek to Ottumwa as Bla faces Bulldogs
Washington football team travels to Ottumwa to meet the heavy Bulldogs. Pratt may miss the game with a possible appendicitis setback. Long would replace Pratt if he cannot play, with Bales possibly moving to tackle. The squad, hampered by rain, shows strong scrimmage effort and optimism for a tough but winnable contest.
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Ottumwa
Bulldogs
Washington
Pratt
Bales
Weaver
Hales
Gene Turner
George Turner
Baker
Morrison
Layton
Fisher
Jain
Davidson
Benson
Simmering
Glick
Long
McKinstry
Brown, Gallagher, Smith
Tucker
Clyde Fisher
Iowa City Center of Feminism Cited by Doctors
In Iowa City Dr. Everett D. Plass argues for home duties for women while noting city views it as a feminism center. Dr Norman F. Miller cites gymnasium work improving infant mortality and emphasizes maternal health education and clinics as key to saving babies.
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Iowa City
Everett D. Plass
University of Iowa
Plass
Iowa Medica
Norman F. Miller
Sor
Miller
Lowa
Evening Flower Sale Sparks Berlin Airlift Story
Morning harvest in Holland arrives in Berlin by air today as flowers are picked and flown on a treplane to bridge cross border trade. Local markets expect vibrant blooms despite transport delays and weather challenges.
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Holland
Berlin
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