Crap Game in France Causes Money Mix-up
In Brest, France, a craps game led to a money mix-up involving Cedar Rapids residents. George Taylor forged and cashed money orders, sending drafts totaling $400 to Mrs. W. Rush, who cashed them locally. The chain of events caused losses for Rush and questions about criminal intent. Local authorities pursue the matter as investigators sort who stole or misused the funds.
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France
Cedar Rapids
Brest
Rush
Guy Taylor
Taylor
Sebens
Chicago
National Bank of Chicago
Wood
Walter Johnson
Iowa Odd Fellows Meet in Ames in October
Ames hosts a five day gathering of Iowa Odd Fellows and Rebekahs from October 20 to 25. J. J. Grove says the event combines three state conventions with 120000 members affected and 2500 to 3000 expected attendees plus a parade drawing 10000 to 15000. The city will require overflow housing and meals at one dollar per person per night.
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Parley Sheldon
Ames
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Odd Fellowship
Odd Fellow
Rebekah
Iowa
Maj
Leo Peterson
Department Council
Patriarchs Militant
J. M. Hazlett
Grand Lodge
Mason City
George A. Butcher
Des Moines
Georgia Quigley
Rebekah Assembly
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
J. J. Grove
General Committee
Grand Lodge of
Mr. Grove
Odd Fellows
Nation wide drive to boost American Legion to million members
Des Moines reports a six day membership campaign starting Sept 15 to reach one million members in the American Legion. State quotas are set by veteran counts, with 400000 already organized in 3500 posts. Henry D. Lindsley leads the General Membership Drive Committee and urges pledges from each member to enroll three buddies. The slogan is Lets Stick Together.
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Des Moines
American Legion
Legion
Henry D. Lindsley
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Schleswig mayor weds during town carnival scene
Mayor A E Schultz of Schleswig Iowa married in a public street carnival ceremony. The event arose from a $500 bet he could not be wed at the carnival. Bride Alice Miner of Omaha, 26, wed the 36 year old mayor before a large crowd on a platform.
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Denison
Scheleswig
Iowa
Boyer
Missouri Valley
A. E. Schultz
Alice Miner
Omaha
Hard to Get Army Pay Rises in Canada
Ottawa reports from Parliament indicate Western MPs back a plan to raise private pay from 1.10 to about 3 dollars a day in a bid to create the world's best paid standing army. After five months of recruiting the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry local company has only 14 enlistments, but officials expect stronger enlistments in winter.
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Winnipeg
Man
Ottawa
Canada
France
Princess Pat Regient
Swift's S. S. S. Touted as Blood Cleanser for Eczema
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a blood cleanser that relieves eczema by purifying the blood and boosting vigor. It claims long years of trust, avoids minerals, and invites readers to consult druggists or write to Medical Advisor, Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
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S. 5
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Tanlac credited for life changing health recovery
Mrs. Mary Pettit of Galesburg Illinois reports thirty years of digestive trouble rheumatic pains and chronic constipation eased by Tanlac She says she can now eat hearty meals without distress and has regained appetite energy and overall well being The product is sold in Washington Crawfordsville and Brighton with local distributors named.
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Eid
Mary Pettit
Ave. B
Galesburg
Tanlae
Washington
Sherman Bros
Crawfordsville
Samuel J. Stites
Brighton
G. W. Dashe
Advt
McCallsburg Community Fair Ends After Two Day Event
The McCallsburg community fair closed yesterday after a two day run opening Wednesday. It featured picnic dinners, livestock and farm product exhibits, and abundant music. Staged under the McCallsburg Community club, the event drew township residents who have made the fair an annual affair.
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Mccallsburg
Jun
McCalisburg Community Claub
Werren Township
Community push aims to ensure broad success
A local effort has been organized to boost the project and secure the wide support it needs to reach its goals. Organizers emphasize collaboration, resources, and public involvement to achieve the intended outcome.
Fort Dodge Soldier Arrested on Rape Charge
Fort Dodge Iowa September Robert L Wright 27 a returned soldier was arrested on the charge of raping Miss Freda Beecher about 22 of Fort Dodge. The alleged assault occurred Labor Day evening when Wright drove Miss Beecher in his car after a dance. A hearing will not be held until her condition improves and Wright is detained in the county jail.
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Fort Dodge
tIa
Sept. S
Robert L. Wright
Freda Beecher
Wright
Ann Arbor
Miss Beecher
Sunday Coming to Iowa Davenport Campaign Finance Report
The Sunday campaign for Billy Sunday in Davenport Iowa reports a total of 18000 dollars from a finance committee meeting of 75 executive members. Twelve thousand dollars is paid, six thousand to be deposited with the treasurer within seven days. The building committee says the tabernacle will be ready for work by September 6.
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Davenport
Rock
Banked funds and campaign notes for cottage prayer meetings
The report states the building carries $16 000 insurance with a watchman on duty. The treasurer shows all debts paid and $6 000 in the bank for the committee. The prayer committee reports a strong opening for cottage meetings but only one third of homes have provided 250 white flags. meetings will continue through the campaign and shift to morning sessions.
Prize pig from Waverly sells for 3500 dollars in Kansas
Two year tale of a Duroc Jersey boar named Mr. Pig. Louis Miller bought it for 175 dollars near Shell Rock. A buyer offered 375 dollars and paid. The hog shipped to Kansas, selling for 3500 dollars within six months.
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Waverly, In
Louis Miller
Shell Rock
Frank Miller
Kansas
Pig rancher refuses lump sum for shoots
A rent issue of the Duroe Jersey Bulletin notes a pig sold for 4 600 dollars recently. Mr. Miller owns about 100 shoots from the pig and has refused a lump sum offer of 100 dollars.
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Miller
War Crosses for Iowa Nurses Four Named Recipients
Four nurses from Hospital Unit K of Council Bluffs received the Croix de Guerre for devotion and courage during bombardments and air raids in France. Matilda Gibson Emily Vaughnaiux Ella MecJanigill and Agnes Richardson were cited in Marshal Petain’s name for actions during the Meuse Argonne theater from June 13 to Nov 11 1918 including the Marne, St Mihiel and Argonne offensives. The awards were sent through the Surgeon General to the nurses by the French government.
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Council Bluffs
France
Mobile Hospital No. 1
Matilda Gibson
Emily Vaughnaiux
Ella MecJanigill
Agnes Richardson
Marshal Petain
Marne
St. Mihiel
Argonne
Fenelon, Swan of Cambrai and famed 17th century bishop
The Swan of Cambrai Fenelon archbishop of Cambrai born 1651 died 1715. The Catholic Encyclopedia called him one of the most illustrious French bishops and one of the most attractive and brilliant men of his age in the church.
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Cambrai
Fenelon
Catholic Encyclopedia
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Mrs. Pettitt
Tanlac
M’callsburg Community Fair
Geo. W. Stewart
Fort Dodge Sensation
Tri Cities
Unit K
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