Gett ing Rid of a Rival in a Matrimonial Plot
Edmund Gallagher schemes to win Clarise Scott by sidestepping her mother and plans a double wedding with his uncle Dick. The mother’s interference tests Edmund as he and Dick devise a plan to keep Clarise apart from her parent. The ruse culminates in a bold proposal for marriage.
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Mother
the Majestic
Charise
Edmund
Clarise
Scott
Tasker
Eddie
Edmund Moekly
Tick
Scotts
Crise
Mrs. Scott
Edmond
Famund
California Dates Considered Superior to Eastern Varieties
The article compares California dates with Algerian and Persian imports, praising Neglet Noor as the leading American variety. It notes a single Algerian date tree over 600 years old yielding about 500 pounds of fruit annually, and suggests the potential for date plantations if started successfully.
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California
Algeria
Persia
Arizona
Cheese in Limburg Province Cited in wartime Holland Report
An official wartime document on the Netherlands quotes Holland's cheese industry as notable and notorious. It notes Limburg province as producing a cheese “widely and strongly known,” implying strong reputational impact during the war.
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Netherlands
Holland
Limburg
Canvass Sells Fortnightly Club Tickets Fast
Tickets for two Fortnightly Club entertainments are moving quickly with many sold. Extra tickets are at Nicola and Harmon store for those missed in the canvass. First show October 27 features Paulo Gruppe company with Cory Williamson Smith Robert Monaghan and Camile Plasschaert. December 17 program by Mallebay company includes Germaine Mellabay Victor Spedeliere and Herman Neumann. Held at the high school auditorium with adult tickets at $1 and 75 cents for students.
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Nicola and Harmon
Paulo Gruppe Company
Cory Williamson Smith
Robert Monaghan
Camile Plasschaert
Mallebay Company
Mile
Germaine Mellabay
Victor Spedeliere
Herman Neumann
Changes in Election Boards Reported by Board of Supervisors
Journal details numerous changes in election board members as several named individuals could not serve. The shifts reflect resignations and party affiliation considerations with replacements across Crawford Franklin Wellman Oregon and local wards including Third Ward Fourth Ward and Nira where Mrs Stoutner resigns from the board.
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Board of Supervisors
Democratic Party
Crawford
R. E. Lease
P. L. Huber Franklin
Frank Anderson
Carl Miller Wellman
Grace Irwin
E. C. Hambright
June Williams
Joe Kabaker
Oregon
T. J. Easter
H. G. Crawford
Third Ward
Dora Jones
Alex Margoury
F. B. Appleby
Josephine Babcock
Nira
L. Stoutner
The
Beard
Porter in Ridiculous Light at Charles City Rally
In Charles City on October 20, Republicans rebut Democratic claims by highlighting Ben J. Gibson and Claude Porter. Porter denounces the Cummins Esch bill while Gilson argues the law passed Congress and received Wilson’s signature, exposing Democrat attacks as misleading. Farmers push back on graft claims and a London Times column notes renewed WWI casualties while Bulls Island reports 5,000 new Americans daily.
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Charles City
United States Senate
Ben. J. Gibson
Porter
Iown
Cillson
Cummins
Congress
White House
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Claude Porter
Washington
Dr L D Young Accepts Call to Dallas Texas
Dr L D Young formerly pastor of the Washington Presbyterian church resigns from First Presbyterian Lincoln Nebr. after six successful years and accepts a call to City Temple Dallas Texas. The Dallas church is large and prosperous with a $400 000 building and a $7500 salary. Mrs Young’s health is cited as a possible factor in the move.
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Washington
Omada
L. D. Young
Washington Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Lincoln
Nebr
City Temple
Dallas
Texas
Young
Auto Run Through City Marks Keosauqua Park Dedication
A October 27 event will trace the Pershing Way route through Cedar Rapids Iowa City Kalona Washington Fairfield and nearby towns. The Keosauqua park opening will attract a Des Moines train party and thousands by car to a 1300 acre riverside site famous for its historic Keosauqua courthouse and early settlement heritage.
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Iowa
Keosauqua
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Kalona
Washington
Fairfield
Des Moines
Memorial fund head named for Iowa grants drive
Ralph G. Grassfield, former Enid Daily News editor and ex Daily Iowan editor, is appointed director of the Iowa Memorial Vision to lead a 1 million dollar fundraising campaign among graduates and former students for a campus memorial building. He will oversee union project plans and later serve as general manager of building and union activities.
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Daily Iowan
U. S
Iowa City
Ralph G. Grassfield
Enid
Okla
Daily News
University of Iowa
Iowa Memorial Vision
Graassfield
Grasefield
Ne Ewgon Club
Chamber of Commerce
Enid Daily News
Grassfield
Memorial Union
War veteran seeks treatment at Knoxville hospital
Davenport resident Frank L. Stowe, a World War I veteran with dementia praecox and other war injuries, will be moved from Linn county jail to the psychopathic hospital in Knoxville for treatment. Interceding Congressman Hull notes his illustrious service, prior defrauding conviction, and multiple offenses led to jail, but medical need is guiding the transfer.
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Davenport
Frank L. Stowe
Linn County
Psycopathic Wospital
Knoxville
Harry EK. Hull
Stowe
Security Savings Bank of
Cedar Rapids
Hull
St. Louis
Califa
Dawley
Anamosa
Record price for mutton in Australia at 8600 guineas
A yearly ing stad rum in Australia sold for 8600 guineas about 18000 dollars, setting a record price for mutton. Southern Saskatchewan plans to use thousands of tons of waste straw to manufacture paper. Paris to name a street November 11 in memory of Armistice Day.
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Australia
Saskatchewan
Paris
Horse Kicks SixYearOld Boy in Face
Anamosa Iowa October 20 Lawrence Walton six year old son of Albert Walton near West Cass was kicked in the face by a horse Sunday. The injury crushed his nose and facial bones and tore flesh. He was brought to Mercy hospital and kept under anaesthetic for three hours while doctors wired the broken bones and attempted to restore features. Eye sight impact not yet determined.
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Anamosa
Lawrence Walton
Albert Walton
West Cass
Lawrence
Mercy Hospital
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Mesopotamia
Bulls Island
Dr. Young
Dallas, Tex
TO Head Memorial Fund
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Coats
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Clark & Enslin
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