Soldier Land Bill Tracts Offered to Iowa Soldiers
West of Council Bluffs Iowa Congressman W R Green outlines the Mondell land settlement bill to aid returning soldiers. The plan would develop irrigated or drained tracts in western states and sell to soldiers at cost with loans up to 1200 for livestock and equipment, aiming to provide homes through self support and hard work.
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Wrtten
Iowa
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Mondell
Wyoming
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Towa
Altho
Interior Department
Why Not Dissolve Now Prohibition Party Clings to Home
The Marshalltown Times Republican notes old leaders resist dissolving the prohibition party as its single goal is achieved. It argues supporters should join broader reform parties that include prohibition, warning the party lacks ongoing purpose and political usefulness after victory.
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Prohibition
Prohibition Party
Marshalltown Times- Republican
Standings of the Clubs With Wednesday Results
National League Cincinnati defeated Chicago 6 to 0 amid rain with no other games played. American League St Louis beat Cleveland 6 to 4 and Washington topped Philadelphia 4 to 3. American Association LaValeville 3 Minneapolis 1, Kansas City 4 Indianapolis 1, St Paul 4 Columbus 4, Milwaukee 2 Toledo 2.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
St Louis
Cleveland
Washington
Philadelphia
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Paul
Columbus
Milwaukee
Toledo
Steal Two-Story Brick Target Shocks Albany
A two story brick structure with fixtures and bricks was carried away by thieves in Albany New York area. Police report the unusual theft of a building possibly moved in one piece. No injuries reported and investigation ongoing with local authorities seeking clues.
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Albany
M E Conference Opens Seventy-Sixth Iowa Session
The M E Conference opens in Muscatine with memorial services for Bishop Bashford and late ministers and spouses. Bishop Stuntz lauds Bashford. Dr. Osborne gives a life tribute. Officers elected and attendance grows toward record numbers as sessions organize.
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Burlington
T. 8. Poole
Mt. Pleasant
G. V. Kendrick
Stuntz
James W. Bashford
W. A. Longhecker
Grace Church of
Lemley Returns as Grinnell Football Coach for Fall
Russell Tollefson will serve as Grinnell College’s year round head football coach under Missouri Valley Conference rules. The 1920s program plans a strong comeback with most last year’s players returning, plus six ex service stars and several promising freshmen. Captain Macy shifts to quarterback to accommodate a wealth of star talent at halfback and other positions.
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Russell Tollefson
Grinnell
Missouri Valley Conference
Tollefson
Macy
Schultz
Don Parker
L. Dimit
Witmer
Dimit
McMurray
Miller
Winters
Longneck
Lemkey
Daubenberger
Turner
Brunswick Tire Promises Quality From A Trusted Maker
The ad urges buyers to trust the Brunswick name, dating to 1845, as the key to tire quality. It promises that Brunswick tires are superior and worth any price, claiming the first tire will be a revelation and that motorists will spread the word.
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Brunswick
House of Brunswick
Linemen and Captains Vie for Team Positions
The article lists this year’s candidates for team spots including year’s linemen and Captain Macy, Crane and Hess along with last year’s back field men as contenders.
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Macy
Crane
Hess
Wedding of William Rhea and Edna Rempo in 1919
News notes from Crawfordsville report the Sept 1 1919 wedding of William Rhea and Edna Emmaline Rempo with plans to reside in Wapello after September 8. The groom is a returning veteran who will teach in Wapello schools. Mrs Rhea has visited the town several times.
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Byterian
John Acheson
Washington
United Presbyterian Church
William Tee Rhea
Edna Emmaline Rempo
Wapello
See
Rhéa
Mysterious Spiders and Stones Stir 16th Century Rumors
The passage recalls a medieval tale about signs of hidden gold in Asia and Europe. It mentions a passerby bringing a stone believed to reveal wealth, fueling a rush to gather gold by sea expeditions. It cites Martin Frobisher in 1577 and stones described as enormous quantities of spiders in an island landing.
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China
Mrobisher
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