Protective Benevolent Association boosts Knights of Pythias in Washington
Cal Ford spearheads a protective benevolent group for Iowa Knights of Pythias in Washington. From 10 members to over 2100, the association pays $1940 death benefits per member and relies on a state K P board with local Knights on the board. Ford, as secretary treasurer, moved offices to the Temple building to manage the growing, orderly operation.
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Cal Ford
Jost
Chal
Joly
Protective Benevolent Association
Iowa Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Ord Fials
Cerica
Washington National Bank
Temple Building
Washington
Ford
K. of P
E. C. Carris
Edmund D. Morrison
Grand Lodge praises association as greatest constructive work
The Grand Chancellor speaks for all Grand Lodge officers, praising the association as the greatest constructive work in the Grand Domain in years. He notes careful administration and bonded depositories handling all moneys, and declares the beneficent mission has barely begun.
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Tion
Grand Lodge
Furnishings urged for nurses home on hospital grounds
The new nurse's home on South Iowa Avenue near Clara Barton Street nears occupancy without debt. Benefactor Win Smouse donated 15000 dollars, enabling completion, and the hospital board seeks about 3000 dollars to furnish it. Hugh H. McCleery leads the effort, inviting county residents to contribute through hospital board members.
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Iowa Avenue
Clara Barton
Garret
Hospital Board
Smonse
Hugh H. McCleery
Washington County
United States
McCleery
Ernest Lemimoi
T. A. Michels
W. P. Wells
Eardley Bell
George Reed
Walter Brown
To Be Friends With All The World Of Nature
A poetic plea from John Kendrick Banks in Harper's Weekly extols friendship with trees birds blossoms bees and all nature. The speaker longs to share life with stars light hillside rivers seas and weather while fearing only death and the earth’s embrace.
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Reed
Earth
John Kendrick Banks
Harper's Weekly
By The Way Today Missing Clocks and Misprints
The column notes no By The Way today and explains the missing feature due to time running out. It quips that contributions may not be accepted and ends with a playful, cockeyed remark about the day’s absence.
Mysterious Lady Opens at New Graham Theatre
Greta Garbo stars in a gripping European intrigue drama at the New Graham theatre. She plays a beautiful Russian spy plotting the downfall of a young officer who falls for her, with Conrad Nagel delivering a strong performance as the vengeful lover.
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New Graham Theatre
Greta Garbo
Miss Garbo
Conrad Nagel
Nagel
Sunshine Community Club Meeting Named for September
Announcement notes Sunshine Community club will meet September with Mrs. Frank Dittmer and Mrs. Will Ri at the former’s home. Bring school lunch ideas and small embroidery hoops thimble and needle for the session.
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Sunshine Community Club
Frank Dittmer
Will Ricards
Local Society Meetings and Elections Notice
Chapter 1 P E O to meet Mrs J Roberts at 2 30 pm Thursday change time and place requested. K of C holds regular meeting September 6 officer election refreshments J M Kelley GK. King's Heralds and Home Guards of the M E arch will meet at the church Wednesday at 3 bring mite chores election of officers bring new members. Christian Ladies aid meets at the church Thursday afternoon ten cent social all welcome. Department of child study to meet Mrs KE B Hammer Wednesday afternoon at 2 30
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Pleasant Plains Missionary Society
J. H. Genkinger
Woodman Hall
Boyd Foster
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Baptist Kensington
West Chester
The
Kensington
Bruce Moore
Lee Ralston
J. Roberts
King's Heralds
M. E
Christian Ladies Aid
Department of Child Study
KE. B. Hammer
Dolly Abel
Mollie Tierney
Chicago
Keota Park
Mary Furek
Henry Bowes
Henry Dusenberry
Williard Leet's
Cassius Crosset
Thrapp
Wellman
Walter Leet
Baptist
Muscatine
Lyall Moore
Moline
Walter Johnson's fifth birthday party noted at Dayton Grove
Dayton Grove notes mark Walter Johnson's fifth birthday with a small party including grandmother, two aunts, and a cousin from Washington. Family visits, farewells, and community events are listed along with health updates and reflections on friends lost in recent years.
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Henry Bowes
Moline
Illinois
Ray Martin
Muscatine
Letha Dayton
Lola
Husband
Iowa City
Harry Anderson
Emil Anderson
Jennie Strum
Lucille
Kehart
Washington
Charles Thrapp
Will Embree
Cloyee Dill
Governor Smith Spends Quiet Labor Day At Home
Governor Alfred E. Smith spends Labor Day at the executive mansion with family, eschewing a formal campaign address. He plans golf and swimming, handles state business, and prepares for a campaign tour. A special library car will carry past speeches and issue data for the race.
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Albany
Alfred B. Smith
Smith
Werther
William FF. Kenny
New York
Alfred, Jr
Arthur
Thanksgiving holiday plans echo through Omaha
The passage notes a sequence of local events from the 4th of July to carnivals and chautauquas, then points to Thanksgiving as the upcoming holiday in Omaha, Nebraska. It reflects seasonal community happenings and anticipates the next public celebration.
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Omaha
Neb
Law delays aid many suit dismissals in district court
Galveston dispatch notes Judge G. Librell remarks that 75 percent of adverse suits fail to reach trial. He says delays benefit many who settle their disputes and are reconciled instead of protracted litigation.
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Galveston
Tex
G. Librell
Norfolk Man Fined Three Dollars for Drinking Beer Then Driving
Glynn Franklin Stewart of Norfolk Virginia drank beer in Aylesbury Buckinghamshire and then drove a car. He appeared before the magistrate the next day and was fined three dollars for being drunk in charge of a car. He commented that the fine was not as bad as jail.
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Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
Glynn Franklin Stewart
Norfolk
Stewart
Journal Wanv 408 Trial Aims to Convince
A trial proceeds as prosecutors seek to convince the jury of the defendant's guilt. Witnesses describe events leading to the alleged offense and the defense challenges the credibility of key evidence and timelines.
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Journal Wanv
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Gem
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Clara Fisher
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Stella Hotle
Rural Women's — Club
William Morton
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid
K. of C
J. M. Kelley
G. K
Dayton Grove
Mildred Leet
Dudley Crone
Margaret Wood
J. D. Dayton
B. F. Hart
Woodland
Ones Funeral Home
E.main ST
Washington’s
Homer Stephen
Klein’s
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Rugely JR
Hardwick Woolen
Kaynee
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