Albuquerque Antiquity and Alice Robertson Highlights
The piece discusses Albuquerque’s claimed pre 1701 origins, Pueblo- Apache-Navajo history, and a visit to a 1735 Spanish mission church. It also profiles Miss Alice Robertson, detailing her missionary work, Indian advocacy, and rise to postmistress and congresswoman.
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Albuquerque
Arizon
Adam
Old Town
Albuqerque
Alice Robertson
McGee
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Robertson
Muskogee
Corgrees
Em Moots Nephew Quips on Panama Canal and Strikes
ABE MARTIN reports the nephew of Em Moots saying he has not seen the Panama Canal and plans to take it in, adding that there is less enforced idleness than enforced work. The remark reflects humorous local chatter on labor and travel.
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Panama Canal
Iowa
Rippling Rhymes On A Car Crash At Bunkum Road And Hayseed Way
The narrator recalls a fatal vehicle collision at Bunkum Road and Hay seed Way caused by speeding. He reflects on guilt and the wreck’s aftermath, noting injuries to himself and Hiram Horner, with both tin Lizzie vehicles damaged and confusion over ownership.
Great Pumpkin Year and Frost Alert
A killing frost is forecast. gardeners are urged to bring porch geraniums to the cellar. Eli Jackson arrived at the Journal with a 40 pound sweet pumpkin from a distant corn field. The oversized vegetable has a four foot waist and inner yields fit for about seven dozen pies. The paper plans to drag the pumpkin home for future reference after display. The Hospital Auxiliary seeks wardrobes or bureaus for the nurse's home. Attics in Washington likely hold additional items.
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Eli Jackson
Journal
Washington
City hosts auxiliary and hospital staff visitors during conference
In a bustling period with teachers lawyers and missionary delegates in town multiple groups mingle along business streets. A cool morning breeze keeps crowds moving as visitors adjust plans and seek assistance from auxiliary members or hospital staff.
Prohibition Issue Tangles Iowa Judicial Selections
In Washington Iowa the prohibition question surfaces in judge selection as the W C T U endorses Fred F Faville former district attorney for northern Iowa urging stricter enforcement of city laws. Senator Kenyon deliberates on acceptance while Congressman Fordney pledges passage of the World War veterans bonus bill after the foreign debt measures are dealt with.
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Washington
Iowa
Fred F. Faville
Faville
Kenyon
United States
Fordney
House
Senate
John Westey Preached Nearly 45000 Sermons Over 54 Years
John Westey reportedly preached about 45 000 sermons averaging three daily for 54 years marking a remarkable long ministry. He served as a religious leader whose prolific preaching spanned decades and drew local attention to his devotion and impact.
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John Westey
Tanlac praised by Mrs Sophia Lambert for recovery in Minneapolis
Mrs Sophia Lambert of 120 West 42nd St Minneapolis reports relief from a six month decline after starting Tanlac she gained ten pounds and regained color and strength. The ad notes Sherman Bros Pioneer Drug Store and other local druggists carry Tanlac. Reports from Iowa cities mention men resisting low wage offers preferring idleness.
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Sophia Lambert
West 42Nd St
Minneapolis, Minn
Tanlac
Washington
Sherman Bros
Pioneer Drug Store
Advt
Manpower rise eyed as idle workers drop in state
Des Moines reports show a shift in unemployment with 50,000 idle men in August now estimated under 30,000. Labor commissioner A. L. Urick notes improvement and a potential tie to corn gathering efforts across the state.
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Des Moines
A. L. Urick
All Soap Green Arrow Beats Filler in Laundry Soap
A chemist analyzes 27 laundry brands and finds most contain 25 to 50 percent filler like sodium silicate. He highlights Green Arrow from Palmolive as all soap with olive oil, offering better whiteness, gentler on hands, and efficient washing, selling at 10 cents a bar.
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America
Palmolive Company
Green Arrow
Palmolive
Insurance curb ends booze car coverage in Arizona
Phoenix report notes insurance firms operating in Arizona must stop insuring owners of cars used for transporting alcohol. The directive impacts policies tied to alcohol distribution and consumption, reflecting state enforcement actions against liquor-related vehicle use.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
State orders auto insurance terminations over prohibition law violations
The state corporation commission issued an order directing vehicle loss coverage cancelations for violations of prohibition laws. The commission also mandated that existing insurance policy clauses addressing this subject be canceled by October 15.
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State Corporation Commission
Death prompts sale of stock and fixtures
Local ad from Toston Transcript notes a deceased owner from A Ghady Business selling all store stock and fixtures. The notice specifies a liquidation due to the owner’s death and invites interested buyers to inquire about the items.
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Southern Paper
Toston
Washington Iowa Street Improvement Resolution Notice 1921
City plans grading curb gutter and paving on Fifth Street Second Avenue East Main Street Eleventh Avenue Seventh Avenue West Main Street Avenue C and others. Notices advance that owners must connect gas water sewers and ready objections at October 31 1921 7 30 PM in the City Hall.
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City of
Washington
Iowa
Fifth Street
Marion Avenue
Fourth Avenue
Iowa Avenue
Second Avenue
East Fifth Street
East Third Street
East Main Street
Tenth Avenue
Eleventh Avenue
Washington Street
Seventh Avenue
East Washington Street
West Main Street
Ave. B
Ave. C
Avenue D
West Washington Street
Avenue C
South Fourth Avenue
Madison Street
Harrison Street
Clara Barton Street
South Third Avenue
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Evening Journal
E. Main Street
Mutual
Don Pedro Rodriguez Y Cubero
Don Pedro
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Old Mexico
Albuqurque
Abe Martin
Walt Maron
Bunkum Road
Hayseed Way
Lizzie
Hiram Horner
Hiram
Mr. Jones
Jones
Minneapolis
Fis
David Barton
City of Washington
A. N. Alberson
J. Kellogg
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