Legion Convention Opens in Philadelphia with Coolidge Greeting
Governor Pinchot welcomed American Legion delegates in Philadelphia as President Coolidge sent a greeting praising the Legion’s work to spur citizen participation in elections. General Hines reported over 3.5 billion dollars disbursed for disabled veterans since the war, with major sums for compensation, education, insurance, and dependents.
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The
Associated Press
Sesqui Centennial Auditorium
Philadelphia
Pinchot
Legion Convention
Coolidge
American Legion
United States
Frank T. Hines
Veterans Bureau
Veterans
Hines
Baptist Sermon by Supt J H Peet At Local Church
Supt J H Peet filled the Baptist pulpit in the pastor's absence delivering a practical talk based on Solomon's wisdom and Jesus command to be perfect. A soprano solo by Mrs Ralph Minick titled Come Ye Blessed of My Father delighted the congregation.
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The
Baptist Church
J. H. Peet
Vr. Peet
Solomon
Jesus
Ralph Minick
John Prindle Scott
Porter Tours Benton County bid for Senate
Democratic nominee Claude R. Porter spoke to fair crowds in Atkins and Newhall this morning during a Benton county tour. He planned talks in Garrison Van Horne Blairsville and Belle Plaine this afternoon with Toledo and Marshalltown on subsequent days. Porter claimed Colonel Brookhart's support was slipping and challenged Brookhart to a stump meeting to dispute alleged misstatements.
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Associated Press
Vinton
Claude R. Porter
United States Senate
Benton County
Atkins
Newhall
Garrison
van Horne
Blairsburg
Belle Plaine
Toledo
Marshalltown
Porter
Brookhart
Plain Talks From Your Banker Begin Series
A Journal series titled Plain Talks From Your Banker features articles by Washington bankers from Commercial Savings and Washington National Banks. They discuss rising overhead, expanding bank services, and public cooperation to address cost pressures as banks adjust after years of growth.
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Washington
Journal Today
Commercial Savings
Washington National Banks
Washington Boys In Auto Collision
Howard Cline a 19 year old Hills resident was killed when his Ford roadster crashed after locking wheels with a Ford touring car driven by J H Raymond of Washington near the city limits. Raymond and Fred Graham were uninjured and not at fault. an inquest was deemed unnecessary. Virgil Cline survived with minor injuries.
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Iowa City
Howard Cline
Hills
Southefty
Cline
J H. Raymond
Washington
Fred Graham
Graham
Raymond
Young Cume
Virgil
Tragic Drowning Of Child At Penn College Residence
Oskaloosa Herbert Lawrence two year old son of Professor Milton Hadley of Penn College drowned yesterday after falling into a cistern. The accident occurred on the college grounds prompting an inquiry into safety measures.
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Oskaloosa
Herbert Lawrence
Milton Hadley
Penn College
Choir Evening Song Service Features Doris Fields and R J Catlett
A evening song service and musical program was presented by the choir. Special numbers included a soprano and tenor duet by Miss Doris Fields and Mr. R J Catlett, and an anthem by the choir.
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Doris Fields
R. J. Catlett
World Series Victory Sparks St. Louis Card Fans
The Cardinals won the seventh game 3 to 2 in a tense pitched finale under grey skies. Grover Alexander, 39, and Thomas Thevenow, 23, earned their spots as payoffs total $5,684.51 for the team, with the Yankees receiving $3,417.25.
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Associated Press
New York
St. Louis
New York Yankees
Cardinals
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Thomas Joseph Thevenew
Richland Notes On Community Events And Visits
Richland Iowa reports an active community with a rally day at Moon Sunday school, an S.8 pupil program, Masonic men attending Mt. Pleasant, a well attended PT A meeting at the school house, and visits including Mrs Numan of Bloomfield and the Swinney home. Al Bray departs for California for the winter.
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Richland
Iowa
W. C. Mc Lin
Masonic Order
Mt. Pleasant
P. Om
Misses Anwyl and Davis Return for Weekend in Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville Iowa October 11 Miss Isabelle Anwyl and Miss Genevieve Davis returned home Friday from Ft Madison for a weekend visit. Max Anwyl attends Monmouth College and spent Sabbath at home. He plays in the college band which accompanied the football team to Cedar Rapids to play Coe. Miss Margaret Hamil of Ainsworth visits with her sister Mrs W J Keiper. Jeannette Wooley went to Iowa City to see if she can resume teaching work there.
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Crawfordsville
Isabelle Anwyl
Genevieve Davis
Ft. Madison
Max Anwyl
Monmouth
Cedar Rapids
Coe
Margaret Hamil
Ainsworth
W. J. Keiper
Jeannette Wooley
Iowa City
Brother Williams Struggle Highlighted by Atlanta Constitution
A report from the Atlanta Constitution focuses on Brother Williams’ ongoing battle and the broader effort required for his recovery, stressing resilience as crucial to progress.
Life's Eternal Loom Weaving Anew
A reflective meditation on life as an endless loom where patterns formed at sundown persist into dawn tomorrow. The verse speaks of constant motion and renewal beyond sleep.
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Taechor
Indiana Grand Jury Told to Probe Corruption Charges
Judge James A. Collins instructed Marion County grand jury to examine corruption charges raised by Thomas H. Adams publisher of the Vincennes Commercial. The probe will consider D C Stephenson once a Klan leader now imprisoned for murder, with Gilliam and Ralph Kane assisting the prosecutor Will Remey.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
James A. Collinsoe
Arion County
YWCA Meeting Set for Wednesday Evening
The Young Women’s Christian Association holds a general meeting Wednesday at 7:45 pm in the Community room east end after the Business and Professional Women's Club. Mrs. Edwin Hall of Davenport will speak on YWCA aims and work for women and girls. The Girl Reserves report from Ohoboji conference will be presented with songs. About 100 members, new members join each meeting, all invited.
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High Scchool
Hall
Edwin Hall
Davenport
Washington County
YY. W
Ohoboji
Girl Reservea
Washington
Band
Hog cholera serum released to aid Iowa farms
The Agriculture Department released 20 060 600 centimeters of hog cholera serum to combat the epidemic in Iowa. Secretary Thornburg estimates about 490 000 hogs can be vaccinated. A boy, Merrill Charles Bernard Baker, son of J Baker, near here, died in a chicken house fire caused by disinfectant ignition after spraying.
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Federal Department of Agriculture
State Secretary of Agriculture
Mark G. Thornburg
Merrill Charles Bernard Baker
J . Baker
Here
Brookhart Proposes Debates with Reed and Walsh
Col. Smith W. Brookhart calls for public debates with Senators Reed of Missouri and Walsh of Montana to discuss the farm bill and his senatorial contest. He urges fair exchanges, vows no personal attacks, and mentions Willis L. Stern as a possible coordinator. Brookhart travels to Padwell, then Marengo Newton Toledo Oelwein Decorah for speaking engagements.
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Col. Smith W. Brookhart
Republcan
J. Ray Files
Democratic State Committee
Reed
Missouri
Walsh
Montana
Iowa
Brookhart
Senate
Leach Demurrer Decided by Court in Washington Case
Judge Wagner rules the ninth ground of the demurrer in the City of Washington v Robert L Leach and National Surety Co of New York is insufficient and overruled. The first eight grounds are upheld and the case involves bank closing actions and county funds exposure with decisions on the bank's insolvency duties and officer discretion.
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City of Washington
Robert L. Leany
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Robert L. Leach
Nationall Surety Company of
New York
Loach
National Surety Company of
Iowa
Leask
Npon Wa
A. E. Baldaige
Washington
New York Surety Company
W. M. Keeley
Cast Chosen For Religious Drama In City Production
Final preparations underway for a major religious drama. Verne Jay plays multiple roles and directs a 75 member cast led by Miss Jeanette Karel as Barbara. A large choir, led by Jesse J. Miller, joins the production with Davenport and Washington connections backing the effort.
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Verne Jay
Mia
Kenneth Carris
Helen Wilson
Washington
Jeannette Karel
Barbara
Ben
Merne Jay
Chester Stilson
Mr. Jay
Buddy
Mastain
Ralph Livingston
Warner
Hugh McCleery
Edgar Mastain
Clarence Lagan
Richards
Carl Hedges
Harvey Meek
Near Enough to Bite You
A fragment from Vorbes Magazine warns that the best paying gold mine is found only if pursued hard, and cheekily notes it lies just above your neck.
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Iuse Vorbes
Madison Tucker Claimed by Death at 72 in Washington
W. M. Tucker aged 72 died after a week long illness at his East Jefferson street home. Surviving are his widow two children and two step children thirty one grandchildren and nine great grandchildren a brother and four sisters. He worked in insurance and real estate and served on the Methodist church board. Funeral is Tuesday at 3 pm at the Methodist church with burial in Elm Grove cemetery. The casket will be opened this evening at L A Jones funeral home and tomorrow from two to three at the church.
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Washington
Onty
Verne Jay
Lewis A Warren
Davenport
W. M. Tucker
East Jefferson Street
Mr. Tucker
Tingley
Iowa
Coppock
Thomas Tucker
John Tucker
Henry Neff
Wayland
Ed Benson
Frank Macon
Jefe Tucker
Hiram Weaver
Chas. Stone
Ida McKune
Gravity
Martha Shank
Red Oak
Tucker
E. R. Harvey
The
Methodist Church
W. W. Bowers
Elm Grove Cemetery
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Jury Discharges After Deadlock in Daugherty Miller Case
New York on October 11 twelve jurors announced they could not reach a verdict on Harry M Daugherty and Thomas W Miller after more than 65 hours of deliberation. Judge Julian W Mack declared the panel discharged and questioned the foreman about any agreement, receiving a firm negative reply.
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New York
Hrry M. Daugherty
Thomas W. Miller
Julian W. Mack
Noted Drama Delivers Timely Religious Message on Stage
The play engages spectators with stirring action and intelligent drama. It offers a rare, high quality piece in dramatic art blending religious beauty with compelling storytelling for a contemporary audience.
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