Brighton Township School Count: Three Sets of Twins Detected
In Oakland school four miles from Brighton, three twin pairs enroll among thirty pupils. Flo nce and Flossie Farrier, Lee and Leland Moran, Mary and Marguerite Brohn are the twins. Teacher Florence Thomas sometimes confuses pupils during recitation.
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Oakland
Brighton Township
Brighton
Chicago
Ouwkland
Andy Farrier
Lee
Leland Moran
Mra
Frank Moran
Mary
Marguerite Brohn
Jennett Brohn
Farrier
Moran
Washington County
Florence Thomas
Florence
Flossie
Leland
Marguerite
October Weather Brings Drizzle After Warm Night
Yesterday brought warmth and rain, with a light drizzle continuing into today. Forecasts indicate skies may clear later this afternoon as the damp weather pattern shifts.
Cocoons Boost Japan Silk Output in Record Spring Year
The Associated Press reports Japan's cocoon yield this year estimated at 6 000 000 koku with 3 200 000 in spring, 500 000 in summer, and 2 300 000 in autumn. Spring cocoons set a decade record. about 360 000 bales of raw silk expected to be manufactured.
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Associated Press
Yokohama
Japan
Imperial Silk Co
United States
Europe
City awards 5600 square yards paving contract
Sioux City officials awarded a contract for 5600 square yards of concrete pavement as the first half of a municipal paving program.
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Sioux City
Illinois Women Open Campaign for Equal Rights
Anita Pollitzer of Charleston leads an Illinois effort for the National Woman's Party to push constitutional amendments guaranteeing equal political civil and legal rights for women. The drive, announced for a national conference in Washington November 11 12, aims to adapt laws while excluding industry specific protections, with twenty five professional councils and fourteen women lawyers reviewing state laws nationwide.
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Associated Press
Hicago
Anita Pollitzer
Charleston
S. C
National Woman's Party
Illinois
Washington
National Headquarters
West
Midwest
Miss Pollitzer
Supreme Court of the United States
Minnie Maddern Fiske
Mary Shaw
7Ona Gale
Portage. Wis
Writers’ Council
Legion Auxiliary Plans to Establish A Chain of Stores
New Orleans October coverage describes a plan by the American Legion Auxiliary to open Gold Chevron Shops selling articles made by ex service men and women. The proposal, led by the rehabilitation committee and backed by Col Forbes, aims to aid veterans and support orphans with a national convention to adopt the program.
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New Orleans
American Legion Auxiliary
The
Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Col. C. R. Forbes
United States Veterans Bureau
Clarence R. Fadwards
Westwood
Mass
Donald Macrae
Council Bluffs
France
Hawaii
Mexico
Cuba
Panama Canal Zone
Alaska
W. H. Cudworth
Milwaukee
Wis
Minnesota
Texas
Cudworth
Lowell F. Hobart
Madge King Johnston
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Carrol Marks
Los Angeles
California
Edward Clinton Murray
Houston
Tex
Clarence R. Edwards
Reed Opponent Backs Prohibition Stance in Missouri
In Hannibal Missouri on October 14 R R Brewster Republican candidate for the US Senate challenged his Democratic opponent and stated he would not seek support from those who expect him to vote to repeal or nullify the prohibition amendment discussing the eighteenth amendment and Volstead Act revision.
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Hannibal
James
R. R. Brewster
United States
Albia Paves South Clinton Street with 7018 Square Yards
Albia Iowa residents will see 7018 square yards of concrete paving on South Clinton street from the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy right of way to the south city limits. A Des Moines contracting company won the contract per city council announcement.
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Albia
Des Moines Contracting Company
Clinton Street
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Davenport Band to Legion Meet
Davenport's American Legion Post Band will attend the national convention in New Orleans aided by funds raised from dances held this month.
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Davenport
Legion
The
Associated Press
American Legion Post
New Orleans
Mrs. Bruce of Valley Junction Visits Mrs. Dickerson
Mrs. Charles Bruce of Valley Junction is visiting at the home of Mrs. Harry Dickerson.
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Charles Bruce
Valley Junction
Harry Dickerson
Burned City of Honolulu Passengers Board Rescue Ship Thomas
Refugees from the burned steamer City of Honolulu totaling about 260 people and crew were taken aboard the rescue ship Thomas about 637 miles southeast of San Francisco. The City of Honolulu burned to the waterline and will be towed in. Passengers sent radio messages expressing calm and resilience amid long at sea for provisions of soda crackers and warm clothing. Captain Lester maintained composure and inspired confidence.
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San Francisco
Cal
Honolulu
Thomas
Lester
Army transport Thomas ordered to Los Angeles
Secretary Weeks directs the army transport Thomas to proceed to Los Angeles instead of San Francisco and then move on to land passengers taken from the burned vessel City of Honolulu after the voyage.
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Washington
Thomas
Weeks
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Honolulu
Woman named grand jury foreman in Keokuk county
Keokuk Oct 14 A Lee county grand jury investigating local law breakers is chaired by a woman for the first time in the county. Kate Horsey Balaam serves as foreman under Judge W S Hamilton with the panel expected to work about two days. Balaam formerly taught in Van Nuys township.
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Keokuk
Lee County
Kate Horsey Balaam
W. S. Hamilton
Balaam
van Nuren
North Dakota to open state flour mill and grain elevator
The North Dakota industrial commission plans to open the first state owned flour mill and grain elevator around October 25 in Grand Forks. The three unit plant aims to store farmers wheat and mill at 1,000 barrels per day with 32 storage tanks and six carloads unload capacity.
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Grand Forks
Tocal
Nestos
North Dakota
Drake
N. D
New Salute Rules Allow Back Private to Pass Officers
A back private may pass an officer without saluting anywhere except on a military reservation or while on duty. The new Pershing salute orders, reported by the Iowa Legionaire, aim to end the “armade” practice now common in military districts.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
General Pershing
Iowa Legionaire
Ainsworth man H A White visits town today
H A White of Ainsworth is arriving in town today for an unspecified engagement. Local residents are noted to expect his appearance at a daytime gathering and related events.
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H. A. White of
Ainsworth
Parsons College shuts out Penn 38 to 0
Parsons College football crushed Penn College Quakers 38 to 0 in Oskaloosa. Glenn DeVine’s eleven dominated with a blocked punt by Meyer near the Penn goal and a fumble return by Hicks. Rice and Jordan starred in the Parsons backfield with scores in the opening and late periods.
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Oskaloosa
Glenn Devine
Parsons College
Penn College Quakers
Meyer
Penn
Quakers
Hicks
Parsons
Rice
Jordan
Dynamiters Kill Two at Illinois Hotel Blast
An explosion at the Illinois hotel in Bristow Oklahoma at midnight killed oil field worker Nick Redwind and left two others fatally injured with about a dozen more hurt. Police say the rear of the building was blown up and suspect deliberate dynamiting. federal investigators join the probe though motive remains unclear.
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Associated Press
Bristow
Okla
Illinois Hotel
Nick Redwind
Washington Concert Band Delights Richland on Legion Day
The Washington Concert Band opened the forenoon program around ten o clock and pleased the crowd on Legion Day. The band performed well and the members conducted themselves as real gentlemen, leaving hope for future appearances.
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Richland Clarion
Washington
Legion Day
Iowa Holds Yale as Old Eli’s Failing Struggles Continue
Iowa State University dominates Yale with stifling defense and efficient offense. The Hawkeyes push ahead in the second quarter through a Parkin end run and Locke gains, while Yale stalls on downs and misses several field goal chances. Iowa records strong first downs, yardage, and passing gains, signaling a clear win.
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Associated Press
NEW Raven
Lowa
Yale
Sonden
Wade
Gebers
Corm
Leckers
Iowa
Parkin
Whith Locke
Iena
Wright
Minnick
Bela Lowa
High School Sends Team Off with Big Pep Rally
Washington high school students held a half hour pep meeting and then gathered at the Burlington depot to send the football team to Fort Madison. The large demonstration showed the school’s strong support before today’s important game.
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Washington High School
Fort Madison
Burlington
Land reclamation in Italy yields fertile fields
Italy reports successful reclamation under a government private partnership. About 366600 acres now cultivated where swampy land existed. In Ferrara Medesish basins 200000 acres drained and 160000 miles of ditches laid. Costs so far 30606008 lire with more drainage projects planned.
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Plaas
Rome
Meil
Ferrara
Medes
Polesine-San Giorgio
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