Washington High Faces Davenport With Fisher Out
Washington High School prepares to meet Davenport in a key river town game without quarterback Fisher who sustains a shoulder injury. Bain steps in at quarterback with Gene Turner in the backfield while Gallagher mans end and new plays are introduced by Coach McKinstry. The squad travels by bus to Davenport, weather permitting, with band transportation uncertain.
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Davenport
River Town
Washington High School
Fisher
Bain
Gene Turner
Gallacher
Gallagher
McKinstry
Washington
Speed Up Highway Work in Louisa County
Louisa county accelerates gravel road surfacing on the Wapello Muscatine stretch as rain delays progress. McCoy and Nelson anticipate extra trucks from Muscatine and Missouri jobs to boost output. A.W. Hinderman notes gravel deposits near Wapello and quarry work at Old Werrick to supply material, with about 26 miles of primary road targeted and marker installation catching up despite post shipment delays.
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Muscatine
McCoy and
Nelson
Louisa County
Wapello
Waello Bridge
Jes
Missouri
A. W. Hinderman
Bighway Department
Werrick
Hiinderman
Foulsa
Lottiva
Hinderman
Wagner Installs Iowa Odd Fellows Officers
Judge H F Wagner of Sigourney officiated at the installation of grand officers for the Iowa Grand Lodge of the IOOF in Mason City on a close day. The report notes the session and the officers taking their posts.
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Mason City
Iowa Grande Lodge
H F. Wagner
Sigourney
American safety razors spark British ire in Parliament debate
In London on October 22 the House of Commons debated American safety razors amid broader anti American cultural sentiment. War Office said razors and blades will be British made while Sir Alfred Butt defended Rose Marie at Drury Lane, noting its profits and national benefit. Critics push back on American films and plays despite large crowds for Harold Lloyd and others.
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Ascoriated
LNDON
House of Commons
War Office
Alfred Butt
America
Drury Lane Theatre
Drury Lane
Sir Alfred
Dury Lane
Basil Dean
Rose Marie
Dean
Rose Mike
Harold Lloyd
University of Iowa to Open Large Olympic Standard Pool
Iowa City set to unveil a 150 by 60 foot pool in a $400000 field house. The five tank layout, 500000 gallons, 9000 square feet surface, diving towers and Olympic equipment position Iowa for the National Collegiate championships and potential 1928 Olympic trials with teams from Atlantic Pacific and Midwest regions expected.
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Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa
Middle West
Mrs Elizabeth McCrabb Visits Keota Shopper
Mrs Elizabeth McCrabb of Keota spent yesterday here shopping.
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Elizabeth McCrabb of
Keota
Burlington Plans Armistice Day Celebration Parade
Burlington schedules the Armistice Day events with a three mile parade, free vaudeville and band concerts. The day includes a Washington high school football game, public dances, and prizes by the American Legion. Representatives will travel to Chicago to book acts and the Greater Burlington association coordinates with merchants and veterans groups.
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American Legion
Ladies of
Cavalry
Boy Scouts
Navy
Hands
Chicago
Washington High School
Eridders
Pnbiie Dancine Norte
Orhe Nova Barracks
Greater Pirlineton Association
Ita
The
Legion
Iowa Board Favors Reforestation Over Cutting Slopes
Des Moines October 22 The Iowa board of conservation opposes cutting young forest trees on slopes and ridges noting erosion risk and urging reforestation. Dr L H Pammel says foresightful planting will beautify farms and prepare timber for future generations while acquiring land for state parks such as Ambrose Call tract in Kossuth County.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
State Board of Conservation
L. H Pammel
Ames
State Executive Council
Ambrose Call
Kossuth
Pammel
Pammesain
Clouds in Texas Film Backdrops Boost Movie Lighting
The Aviomated Press reports that south central Texas cumulus clouds act as a natural filter creating soft backgrounds for motion pictures. Directors Fleming and Howe popularized backlighting clouds, now used widely in films like Wipes 4 and WH. Jarboe of the U S Weather Bureau notes Texas clouds register on film due to lower moisture and density, while California clouds hinder exposure with heavier density.
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Aueoemated Presse
San Antonio
Texas
Victor Fleming
James Howe
The
Rough Riders
WH. Jarboe
U.S. Weather Bureau
California
Saresty AG
Optenberg Couple Travel to Iowa City After Noon
Mr and Mrs Rollie Optenberg headed toward Iowa City yesterday after noon in a brief travel note.
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Rollie Optenberg
Iowa City
Eastern Scientist Unveils Enhanced Cathode Ray Tube Discovery
Dr W D Coolidge of General Electric in Schenectady reports a new cathode ray tube with potential to unlock scientific treasure. He received the Howard N Potts medal for improving Roentgen X ray experiments and notes the tube could extract beta rays from radium and affect luminescent minerals and rubber plants while killing insects and bacteria. The final applications remain uncertain.
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Philadelphia
W. D. Coolidge
Coolidge
General Electric Company
Schenectady
Howard
N. Potts
History Week to be Observed in Iowa
History week will be observed in Iowa from November 9 to 13 as state committees campaign for funds to raise a 1 million dollar endowment to promote American history. The national drive is led by former Senator Albert J Beveray of Indiana with Prof Donald N McMurry of the University of Iowa acting as Iowa executive secretary.
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Pes Moines
Iowa
American Historical Insecation
America
T He Nation
Albert J. Beveray
Indiana
Donald N. McMurry
University of Iowa
State Senator J J Brookhart Shows Slight Improvement
A brief report notes a slight improvement in State Senator J J Brookhart’s condition today. Doctors say the change is temporary and unlikely to yield lasting recovery, while Evelyn Newell arrived from Columbus Junction to visit her grandmother Mrs Malin for the weekend.
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J. J. Brookhart
Evelyn Newell
Columbus Junction
Mrs. Malin
San Francisco Rocked by Earthquake on October 22
A pair of violent earthquakes struck the central California coast, first at 4:26 p.m. and then at 5:36 a.m., with shocks felt from San Luis Obispo to Napa and Stockton. No injuries or serious damage reported, but large buildings in San Francisco Oakland and San Jose swayed and residents rushed outside. The tremor traced a north south path along the old fault linked to the 1906 quake. Sacramento did not feel any tremor.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Calif
California
Montre Bay
San Luis Obispo
Napa
Stockton
Oakland
San Jose
Sacramento
Benefit program at Hi School tonight features student acts
This evening at the Washington High School auditorium a benefit program for a local cause will be performed. The high senior orchestra opens at 4 45 followed by the Seven Syncopators with a lively act. Dick Mercy handles a surprise public speaking segment. Dixie Thamblers sing four songs, Baker Brady Barham and Springman perform, and the finale is Baby Shoes a play with five cast members Jeannette Karel David Hitler Esther McCreedy Catherine Jane Bull and Norman Sage. Admission is 15 and 25 cents.
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Wenigu Nerial Alflecie
Larse Spoup
Biugehis
Dick Mercery
Jis
Dixie Thamblers
Baker
Brady
Barham
Springman
Baby Shoes
Helen Wilson
Pia
Jeannette Karel
David Hitler
Esther McCreedy
Catherine Jane Iull
Norman Sage
Weather Too Cool for Trap Shooters
Yesterday's trap shoot at the Al Slayes farm northwest of town drew few out-of-town visitors and most events were canceled. Local shooters spent the day at the Washington Danube premises on the Hayea farm enjoying informal shooting while duck hunting lured many sportsmen away to state marshes.
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al Slayes Farm
Fromm
Washinggton Danube
Hayea
Tate Marshes
Eome Moire
Missionary Meeting Opens at Methodist Church
The missionary meeting opened at 10 o clock with a lively program and four auxiliaries represented. Mrs M M Cable of Des Moines will speak three times this afternoon and evening, with talks at 2 50 for the ladies society 4 for the school meeting and tonight for the church youth group. A noon luncheon for about thirty delegates from Columbus Junction was served.
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Methodist Church
Theasant Po
Columbus Junction
Alma Hearne Holland
Woman's
Washington
M. M. Cable
Des Moines
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Ladies Missionary Society
Keota merger forms Security State Bank in old unions site
Keota October 21 The Security State Bank opens Monday in the Union State Bank building after merging with the State Bank of Keota and Union State Bank The new officers include W F P Stoutner president I OW Stewart vice president O K Stoutner vice president C A Lacey cashier H W Statler assistant cashier and a list of directors The capital stock stands at 40000 with a 20000 surplus The State Bank traces to 1877 and Union State to 1908 The Farmers Savings Bank is noted as the oldest in Keota The Church of Christ celebrates Homecoming October 24 with services a basket dinner and music by Conley J Middle a Drake College baritone Other details are provided about the town activities.
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Nkeota
Security State Bank
Union State Bank
State Bank of
Keota
W. F P. Stoutner
I OW. Stewart
O. K. Stoutner
C.A. Lacey
H. W. Statler
J. Wy. Stewart
J. C. Stoutner
Farmers Savings Bank
Church of Christ
Muelete Hater
Conley J Middle
Pheasants Killed in Three Day Iowa Open Season
Unofficial estimates indicate 125000 ring necked pheasants were killed across 18 Iowa counties during a three day open season last week. Police Constable Nichols of London is described as among the tallest officers, with a height claimed over eight feet in a humorous measure.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Police Constabble
Nichols
London
Bobby
Y M C A to Host South American Speaker Next Tuesday
A.W. Turner, general secretary of the Y M C A at Valparaiso Chile, will speak at the Y M C A next Tuesday evening during the regular Y's Men's club meeting and dinner. The event is open to the public with tickets at 50 cents, available from Harry Kreider. Turner has led the Waiperisa M C A for eleven years and will discuss foreign work and South American conditions.
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A.W. Turner
Valperiso
Chile
Harry Kreider
Y's Men's Club
Kreider
Turner
South America
Uth
Radio stations approve increased wave lengths in district meeting
Representatives from 15 radio stations in Iowa and Nebraska meet under the North Central district of the National Association of Broadcasters and approve action to increase their wave lengths.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Nebraska
North Central
National Association Broadcasters
Prodigy Freda Hall Passes London Music Exam
Freda Hall, a 13 year old musical prodigy, has passed the associate examination of the London College of Music. She demonstrated ability to play simple piano pieces at age two.
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Freda Hall
London College of Music
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