Surprise party marks Ida Dings departure in Keota
In Keota at United Presbyterian Church a surprise party honored Mrs. Ida Dings as she leaves for Lyndon Kansas. A humorous speech by A A Clendenning presented a silver pencil amid games and light refreshments as the congregation bid her farewell.
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Ida Dings
Kansas
Dings
Lemon
Disciples of Christ
Wirona Lake
Ind
B. B. Brown
Texas
Brown
Shearer
Des Moines
A. J. Unthank
Carlisle
Jack Street
Towa
Pomeroy, Fonda
Hartley
Brighton Enterprise-Elrod Day Turns Old Midland Hotel Room
From Our Exchange Brighton Enterprise Elrod Day rented the old Midland Hotel sample room and converted it into a soft drink establishment. The space has been fitted up and opened to customers.
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Brighton Enterprise
Elrod Dayton
Midland
Washington County hospital update and family visits
Tom Brinton underwent surgery last Friday at Washington County hospital and is reported to be recovering well. His son Ray and daughter Mrs. Vera Friend visited from Des Moines over the weekend. Local notes recap racing and business news across nearby towns with smiles and vacation plans.
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Tom Brinton
Washington County Hospital
Ray
Vera Friend
Des Moines
Mosquito Nuisance and Vandalism Reported in Local News
Reports describe a surge of mosquitoes in Oskaloosa causing porch discomfort and intrusion into homes. Williamsburg Journal-Tribune notes melons damaged in Driscoll farm patch with a $25 reward offered for information. Fairfield Tribune records Home Insurance payout of $3,255.04 to the fair association reducing potential loss from rain.
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Oskaloosa
Williamsburg
Fairfield Tribune
The
Fair Association
Home Insurance Company of New York
Missionary Father Hamilton Stricken With Yellow Fever
G A Keenan of Boone reports his nephew Father Edward Hamilton, a missionary in Belize British Honduras, is seriously ill with yellow fever. Hamilton, who formerly lived with the Keenan family, has spent seven years in British Honduras after college and priestly ordination. He aided others during the outbreak and now rests under medical care.
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Boone
G. A. Keenan
Fourteenth Street
Edward Hamilton
Belize
British Honduras
Father Hamilton
Keenan
International Case Stir in London Court
A London court case features an American plaintiff, Welsh and Irish lawyers, a Dutch defendant, and an Irish counsel as the trial progresses under sibling country dispute language and ad style.
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London
Trishan
Gas Pocket Found 120 Feet Deep In Plymouth County Farm
Describes air or gas pocket struck at 120 feet on Patrick Lavelle’s Plymouth county farm near Strubie. Gas pressure causes shrill noise at the surface as it escapes through an inch nozzle while researchers assess any potential commercial value.
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Des Moines
Patrick Lavelle
Strubie
Plymouth County
Iowa News Briefs Highlight Tragedy and Property Debates
The report notes a man attacked by a bull in a visitor area, a widow to receive her murdered mother’s estate after a Supreme Court ruling, and a Davenport aviator warned by city ordinance for flying low over commerce. It also covers land value trends, a railroad tied valuation table, and ongoing wedding ceremonies at the Little Brown Church in the Vale with rising clergy fees.
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Ray Emerson
Creston
State Supreme Court
Iowa
Emerson
Share
James Williams
Davenport
General Assembly
Lee County
Fort Madison
Lowa
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
Sac County
Calhoun
Shelby County
Green County
Sioux County
O'Brien County
Pocaghontas County
Little Brown
The
Vale
Nashua
Chickasaw County
Billy Sunday coming to Sioux City stage
As Billy Sunday prepares to open his Sioux City campaign in mid September Mayor Short pledges to lead a law enforcement effort citing a strong evil presence. The article notes Sunday's Iowa debut since Davenport reforms and hints at a major public shake up to follow. In a separate suit Hawkeye Fair association Fort Dodge and W B Barney face Edward Thompson seeking 50000 in damages after a bull goring at the Aug 26 1920 fair. Thompson alleges lasting injury.
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Billy Sunday
Evangelist
Sioux City
Short
Iowa
Davenport
Hawkeye Fair Association
Fort Dodge
W. B. Barney
Edward Thompson
Thompson
Barney Company
Community Notes on Roads Dams Monuments and a Resigned Pastor
A Cedar Falls monument honors Philip Lund who died saving classmates from the dam at State Teachers College. Miss Marie Victor of Ackley also perished. Rainbow Drive in Waterloo Cedar Falls sees debates on auto safety amid reckless driving. Rev. Paul Traeger resigns after wartime preaching in German and later funeral in German. security measures followed. Attorney General Gibson was asked to investigate the matter.
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J. F. Grawe
Waverly
Harhway
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Philip 8. Lund
State Teachers College
Marie Victor
Ackley
Cedar Falla
Lad
N. P. Lund
Paul Traeger
Baxter
Jasper County
Hhe
Gibson
Prompted exit ends minister’s community role
A speaker pressed the minister about his usefulness in the community and the insistence seemed to carry weight, signaling his likely removal from public duties.
Iowa Faces Unemployment as 100000 Seek Work
Iowa relies on state labor data from Commissioner A. I. Uriek who says about 100000 in-state workers normally, now only 40 percent employed. Some 60000 have left factories, few steady jobs exist, and harvest season drew 2000 Iowa men to work in neighboring states.
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Iowa
A. I. Uriek
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Iown Industries
Urick
Wedding tale tied to distant continents and famed ships
Beels of Hopkinton Delaware county recounts a wedding in his town. The groom Paul McClure Hinkhouse of Chicago is the son of J F Hinkhouse of Lenox College. The bride Arietta C Amis of New York City is the daughter of Thomas Amis of Cairo Egypt connected with Standard Oil.
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Will
Beels
Hopkinton
Delaware County
Africa
Pyramids
Egypt
Paul McClure Hinkhouse
Chicago
J. F.hinkhouse
Lenox College
Aretta C. Amis
New York City
New York
Auditor's report traces rise in court costs 1912 to 1920
The auditor attributes higher taxes to a rise in court expenses. A totals table shows court costs growing from about $291,000 in 1912 to about $973,000 in 1920, indicating a large percentage increase.
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Auditor of State
Iowa School Funding Sparks Wide Tax Percentage Variances
A State University of Iowa study shows county city and district taxes rising sharply from $797000 to $1665000 and beyond with percentage gains up to 218 for school funding. It notes averages like 62 percent of public funds going to education and $99 annual cost per pupil, while small towns vary from 12.5 to 95 percent of funds for schools.
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Iowa
College of Education
State University of Iowa
Engine Hits Auto at Grade Crossing in Dubuque
A switch engine struck a touring car at a grade crossing in Dubuque as dusk fell. The engine stopped and the crew found owner driver M. Rudolph unharmed, surveying the car damage. Crew call his escape a miracle after the collision went headon.
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Dubuque
M. Rudolph
Jud Tunkins Questions Styles of Politicians
The item quotes Jud Tunkins dismissing judging a statesman by his car or whiskers, arguing personal appearance and vehicle choice offer little insight into a leader's character.
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Tryme
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