Weather Crop Bulletin Des Moines Iowa Sept 1
Des Moines Iowa Sept 1 fore part of week cooler, last two days warm. weekly average slightly above normal. Statewide showers delayed threshing and left grain in shock but future threshing near completion. Rain benefits pastures meadows late potatoes fall plowing and late corn. Moisture supports corn crop and good yields expected. Clover seed prospects favorable. Fall plowing progressing. peaches and grapes crops reported. pastures excellent.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Funeral for Mrs. Geo. G. Brown in Manson
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Geo. G. Brown of Manson who was slain by her father-in-law W. M. Brown were completed. Services were held at the Congrega tional church in Manson. Rev M W Moore who will lead the service is now in Colorado Springs.
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Fort Dodge
Iowa
Geo. G. Brown
Manson
W.M. Brown
Congregational Church
M. W. Moore
Colorado Springs
Moore
Princips
Debs and Socialists Campaign Through Iowa to Davenport
The socialist special train carrying Eugene V. Debs and James H. Brower arrived in Davenport after stops at Joliet Ottawa and Spring Valley. Debs spoke at the Turner Opera House condemning the capitalist system as causing idle millions and industry paralysis while praising socialist wage slavery opposition. Bruce Jones arrived from Keswick for a visit with Mrs Adams in East Washington, joined by Dale Denison en route home.
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Davenport
Iowa
Eugene V. Debs
James H. Brower
Illinois
Chicago
Joliet
Ottawa
Spring Valley
Debs
Brower
Turner Opera House
Bruce Jones
Keswick
E. Adams
East
Washington
Dale Denison
West Whester
Change in Work & Meek firm dissolves partnership
The west side shoe merchants Work and Meek dissolve their partnership today. Mr. Meek sells his interest to Mr. Work who assumes full control and begins invoicing. The two men started the business fifteen and a half years ago and built a strong local trade. The store interior is being remodeled, with Raymond Buckley joining as a clerk to assist.
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Work & Meek
West Side
Meek
Work
Messrs. Work and Meek
Washington
Raymond Buckley
Raymond
Star Tonight Show Adds New Songs At Airdome
New songs debut at the Star tonight with a special program at the airdome. Mrs. McKenzie of Winfield visited yesterday at the home of her daughter Mrs. H T Nutt in east Washington.
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Airdome
Mrs. McKenzie
Winfield
H. T. Nutt
East
Washington
Mrs Geisler Returns From Muscatine Visit
Mrs. Frank Geisler arrived last evening from Muscatine where she had been visiting relatives and friends for a short time.
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Frank Geisler
Muscatine
Baby Fleet's Long Trip Captain Mertz Leads Tender Fleet
Captain Albert Mertz of the U S Navy is to command three lightships and three tenders to San Francisco along a 14000 mile route. The voyage will be manned by civil crews and merchant masters totaling 160, with Mertz as the sole Navy officer aboard. He warns of communication challenges and the need to teach the crew emergency signals and sailing procedures for a coordinated voyage.
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Albert Mertz
U.S. N
San Francisco
United States
Tompkinsville
N. Y
Mertz
New York Herald
Coston
His Reasoning in London Pick Me Up Ad Case
A dialogue from London Pick Me Up depicts De Tough claiming the owner’s ad lacks questions, implying the dog’s owner is a gentleman. The Lady pokes fun at guessing gender from the ad wording, illustrating social humor in the column.
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London
Truth and Quality Laxative Endorsement Stresses Gentle Cleansing
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a mild, reliable laxative that cleanses and relieves internal organs without debility or dosage increases. It claims physician approval and urges purchase of the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Washington Academy Opens With Strong Enrollment and Promising Outlook
The Washington academy opened yesterday with a brisk enrollment and plans for a productive year. About seventy five students registered for the term, with more expected, and both literary societies Aurora and Magnet will stage programs tonight. Debates with rival institutions are anticipated, while departments in classical and scientific studies lead in membership. The teaching staff, led by Prof. R D Daugherty, includes Misses Doolittle Corette Jericho and Parrish, with emphasis on shorthand typewriting and music. New pictures at the Star tonight.
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Washington Academy
Academy
Aurora
Magnet
R. D. Daugherty
Margaret Doolittle
Nora Corette
Marie Jericho
Florence Parrish
Bachelor Maids Entertain at Miss Verne Ashby Residence
The Bachelor Maids held a pleasant social last evening at Miss Verne Ashby’s home on South Iowa avenue, honoring Misses Charlotte Cunningham of Ames Iowa Ruth and Claire Cunningham of Kansas City and Mrs Startsman of New Jersey. About a dozen guests attended and light refreshments were served.
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Verne Ashby
Iowa Avenue
Charlotte Cunningham
Ames
Iowa
Ruth and
Claire Cunningham
Kansas City
Charles Startsman
New Jersey
Anniversary Invitations From Rothschilds And Wilsons
Mr and Mrs J Rothschild issue invitations for their fifteenth wedding anniversary party to be held next Monday evening at Dr C W Stewart home. Mr and Mrs J M Wilson celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary Friday evening with a reception at their home 320 West Washington Street.
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J. M. Wilson
West Washington Street
Baptist Sunday School Picnic at Sunset Park Friday
The Baptist Sunday school plans a noon picnic at Sunset Park on Friday. Picnic baskets may be left at the Baptist church or Lemley’s grocery and will be transported to the park from those locations.
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The
Baptist Sunday School
Sunset Park
Baptist Church
Lemley’s Grocery
Ed Ball Hosts Dinner for Friends and Relatives
Ed Ball of south of the city entertained about twenty friends and relatives Friday. At 12 o'clock a sumptuous dinner was served by Mr Ball assisted by Mrs Mary Jessup and the Misses Ruby and Edith Thompson.
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Ed Ball
Ball
Mary Jessup
Ruby
Edith Thompson
Delights Shared at Washington Honoring Visitors
Mr and Mrs O M Gray hosted a social evening in south Washington for Miss Lizzie Logue of Shenandoah Iowa and Miss Eva Scranton and Miss Hazel Scranton of Oklahoma City. Refreshments were served and guests enjoyed a pleasant gathering. The Ready Maids held their weekly meeting at Miss Carrie Winters suburban home in south Washington, with their customary cheerful gathering.
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O. M. Gray
South Washington
Lizzie Logue
Shenandoah
Iowa
Eva and
Hazel Scranton
Oklahoma City
Carrie Winter
Washington
Mrs Dewey Hosts Thimble Tea For Daughter From Colorado
Mrs A R Dewey entertained about sixty guests this afternoon at a thimble tea honoring her daughter Mrs Mabel Dewey Brooking who is visiting from Colorado. The gathering was marked by lively social conversation and cordial hospitality.
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A. R. Dewey
Mabel Dewey-Brooking
Colorado
Christian Endeavor Trip to J K Real Home Delayed Again
The Christian Endeavor society of the Second United Presbyterian church faced a second postponement of their outing to the J. K. Real home north of the city due to rain. They have now rescheduled for Thursday evening, hoping for better weather.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Second United Presbyterian Church
J. K. Real
New Songs and Pictures at the Star Air Dome Tonight
The Star reports all current updates as new songs and pictures debut at the air dome tonight.
Death of Rev Judson Kempton at Madison hospital
The Rev. Judson Kempton pastor of the First Baptist Church in Muscatine died in a Madison Wisconsin hospital Sunday evening after a three week illness of typhoid fever. He was a beloved yet controversial figure who fought against saloon influence, earning both devotion and hostility in Muscatine. The Law Enforcement League loses a sincere worker as the community mourns his passing.
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Judson Kempton
First Baptist Church of
Muscatine
Madison
Wisconsin
Mr. Kempton
Law Enforcement League
New illustrated songs at the air and band concert planned
Local notes report new illustrated songs at the airdome tonight with a 7 30 band concert in front of the venue. Mrs Jas Palmer departs for Clear Lake Iowa for a two week visit. Mrs Blaine Pauley of Cedar Rapids visits niece Mrs George Peck. Glasgow camp at Rubio ends after a brief outing along the Skunk with Mr and Mrs J D Glasgow and the Rogers sisters hosting and several youths attending.
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Airdome
the Star
Jas. Palmer
Clear Lake
Iowa
Blaine Pauley
Cedar Rapids
George Peck
Glasgow
Rubio
J. D. Glasgow
Vera
Cecil Rogers
Judge Clements Opens September Term for Probate Work
Judge Clements arrived this morning and the September term is in session. The day focused on probate business and matters not needing extended trials. The grand jury will be impaneled tomorrow afternoon and begin work at once with substantial business ahead for both the grand jury and the court this term.
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Clements
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