Methodist Convention to Welcome Five Hundred Delegates
The Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church plans a major convention in Washington October 6 to 10 expecting about five hundred delegates. Committees coordinate lodging and meals while a Summer Garden Fete by the B E B O class funds the event with luncheon and refreshments in the church basement. Delegates come from the district and several central western states as Washington hosts with cordial welcomes.
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Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Washington
Tewa
Card of Thanks from H. W. Russell family
May we express to the people of Washington and vicinity our gratitude for the many kind attentions that have helped us through the sad hour when our son was returned to us from across the sea. The floral offerings the kindnesses of the Legion boys and the expressions of sympathy from all sides mean more to us than we can tell. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Legion
H. W. Russell
Aeroplanes Used Against Grasshoppers Plague in Southern France
Aviators operated over southern France to combat a severe grasshopper swarming problem. They reported locating breeding grounds and spreading poisoned baits to curb the infestation.
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France
Heavy Rain Drenches Washington Area Overnight
A pacing downpour hit Washington last night with 1.02 inches in about an hour and 17 more inches of moisture by morning. Sewers faced overflow and drivers remained parked overnight with chains on tires. Forecasters predict more showers tonight.
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Washington
Barrel of canned fruit for Council Bluffs Home
Miss Eva Smeltzer and other community ladies solicit contributions of canned fruit and vegetables for the Council Bluffs Children's Home. Givers may leave items at Smeltzer's home or call her for pickup. cash gifts also welcome and can be sent to Smeltzer or at the Journal office. The home relies entirely on public support.
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Eva Smeltzer
Orphan Children's Home
Council Bluffs
Miss Smeltzer
Smeltzer
Journal
Get Your Lecture Tickets at Once
Tomorrow is the last day to redeem pledges for tickets to a lecture course organized by the Improvement League. Tickets, priced 2.00 for adults and 1.60 for children, are held by Mrs. Fred Reid Mrs. Howard McCleery and Mrs. Orville E der.
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Ladies of the
Improvement League
Fred Reid
Howard McCleery
Orville .Eder
Iowa Alumnae Meet Tomorrow Evening
Members of the Iowa State University alumnae at Iowa City and friends of the institution will gather tomorrow evening at the high school at 7 45 for a university benefits meeting. A program includes reception invocation community singing an old gold address and a reading and signing of the constitution and by laws with college yells.
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State University At
Iowa City
Col
C. J. Wilson
Leslie Mountford
F. C. Ensign
Eleanor Bailey
Dietitls
Alt Beninshn
R. G. Grassfield Ladies Quartette
Marsh W. Bailey College
T. L. Brookhart
Insects feeding birds avoid butterflies as a rule
A study notes that insectivorous birds typically do not prey on butterflies, contrasting with other small insects. Researchers observe feeding patterns where butterflies are less common targets for foraging birds in various habitats.
Drivers Push Trip Across Town With No Accidents
Two drivers Roy Littrel and Don Hays led a convoy visiting Haskins Gladwin Cone Hills Riverside River Junction and Lone Tree. They returned with two large loads and many customers. It was the thirteenth day of the month and no accidents occurred. Murray Conger kept the crew jovial while teasing about overtime. Prices remained unchanged.
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Roy Littrel
Don Hays
Haskins
Gladwin
Cone and Hills
Riverside
River Junction
Lone Tree
Beatty Funeral Planned For September 25
Mr and Mrs S P Beatty learn their son Leon Beatty died in World War I. The body was sent from Weehaken and will arrive in Washington on the Rock Island. Funeral likely Sunday. Legion asks other county posts to join in.
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S. P. Beatty
Leon Beatty
Weehaken
Washington
Rock Island
Legion
Washington County
McCarty to Take Two Weeks Vacation from Fire Station
R. H. McCarty who runs the fire station will take about two weeks off for an automobile trip to see parts of the state beyond his county. He has been on duty for months and is entitled to time off.
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R. H. McCarty
Mack
Writ Issued Against Morgan's Rainbow Band
The Pitman Barnes Printing Company of Northwood Iowa files suit in Wellman for 537.69 in advertising and job work done for Morgan's Rainbow Band with 156 paid. Senator Kingland of Kingland Eakin Thorn secures a writ of attachment at the county clerk's office and proceeds to Wellman to press settlement or seize band property.
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Actio
Morgan
Rainbow Band
Wellman
Pitman- Barnes Printing Company
Northwood
Iowa
Pitman Company
Morgan Band
Senator Kingland
Kingland, Eakin & Thorn
Knights of Columbus Elect New Officers
The Knights of Columbus held annual election of officers Monday night for the coming year. Grand Knight C. A. Neiswanger and Deputy Grand Knight Joe Piper head a slate that includes Chancellor HL Crita Recording Secretary Edn Wheelan Financial Secretary S J Noyd Treasurer D W Mannhardt Warden Frank Wheelan Advocate F J Allired Inner Guard Joe Melinskie Outside Guard Leo Shelangouskie and Trustees J G Moriarty for three years. Officers start at the first regular meeting in October.
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Knights of Columbus
C. A. Neiswanger
Joe Piper
Co. HL Crita
Edn
Wheelan
S. J. Noyd
D. W. Mannhardt
Frank Wheelan
F. J. Allired
Joe Melinskie
Leo Shelangouskie
Missionary Sallie Dickey to Speak at 1st U P Church
Miss Sallie Dickey returned missionary from India will speak at the First United Presbyterian Church Friday evening at 7 20. Dr Wishart offers the hour previously announced for regular service. Those at the presbytery meeting last spring recall her energetic missions talk. She must return home for health reasons and is on an indefinite furlough. All are invited to attend.
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India
Missouri Plans 60 Million Bond Issue To Improve Roads
Gov. Hyde signs a act authorizing sixtymillion dollars in 5 percent bonds for thirty years. Bonds will be retired from automobile registration fees. Missouri eyes merging road systems with Illinois at St Louis Hannibal Louisiana and Alton to gain transcontinental travel access. Illinois has begun road work and Missouri hopes to catch up.
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Missouri
Illinois
Springfield
Iil
Journal
Bids Sought For Medical Procedure Humor
Fort Worth printer Charley Harris writes a spoof bid in reaction to a doctor seeking bids on thousands of letterheads. The letter pretends to auction an appendectomy with varying incision sizes and ether options, joking about future gallstone surgery to gauge prices and save costs.
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Charley Harris
Fort Worth
Texas
Nubbiners
Charley
Kansas City Post
Grand Jury In Session Amid Heavy Docket
The grand jury continues today with a heavy load of cases for investigation. Sheriff Denison and Deputy Sweet plus state agents have been active gathering witnesses. No early adjournment is seen as several cases remain to be heard.
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Denison
Sweet
Parsons College Adopts New Coach as Enrollment Surges
Fairfield reports opening registration at Parsons College shows a 25 percent rise in students, with Fred Dunsmore to coach the Wild Cats for 1921 22. Dunsmore brings backfield experience and Illinois training, while Edith Roeder leads physical culture for women. Mexico's silver contribution noted as over one third of world output.
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Fairfield
Parsons College
Department of Physical Culture
Fred Dunsmore
Lake Forest University
University of Illinois
Wild Cats
Dunsmore
Parsons
Edith Roeder
County Farm Bureau Picnic Set at Chautauqua Park
The county picnic at Chautauqua Park on Monday the 19th invites all residents. Speakers will discuss agriculture and national prosperity, with highlights of Farm Bureau achievements in legislation, marketing, taxation, and transportation.
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Cntie
Feddersen
Farm Bureau
Chautauqua Park
Fedderson
Iowa Federation of Farm Bureau
General Assembly
Iowa
American Federation
Waterloo Moves to Aid Poorer People
Mayor N W Frisbie issues a winter leniency on housing modernization in Waterloo to free and rent inexpensive homes for unemployed families. Inspections will relax while sanitaries remain enforced and outhouses kept in good condition on outskirts with no sewer connections.
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Waterloo
N. W. Frisbie
Weather Wind Explains Zonda Heat Not Volcanoes
The zonda winds in Argentina once believed to be heated by volcanoes are now explained as foeha winds. These downslope mountain winds warm as air is compressed during descent, a phenomenon also seen in Switzerland and other mountainous regions.
Campaign Fights Blue Sky Promoters Reaches State Level
A campaign against blue sky promoters has progressed toward relieving the state of objectionable activities in that area. The effort aims to curb deceptive practices and protect consumers.
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Paign
Blue Sky
Robbery at Davenport Station Hits Ticket Agent
Two armed bandits entered the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway passenger station in Davenport last night. They held up ticket agent Andrew Paulsen, emptied the cash drawer of 450 dollars, and took a five dollar bill before escaping.
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Davenport
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Andrew Paulsen
Exhibition refutes sow's ear purse with artificial silk
At the New York Chemical Exhibition an artificial silk purse made by chemical processes from a sow's ear demonstrates the ancient saying is false. Passengers missing boat trains between Paris and Havre will be flown to Havre by plane departing two hours after the trains. Icebergs far larger in the southern hemisphere with a 2 mile long berg reported in 1893.
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New York
United States
Paris
Havre
le Bourget
Orang Outang Means Man of Forest and Debt
The text explains the etymology of orangutan suggesting Malay roots. It notes Ganthropoid apes are mispronounced due to Chailla’s pronunciation issues. It derives orang means action and outeng a debt, orang deutan forest guardian, and contrasts with orang dustm village man.
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du “Chailla
Wisdom and folly in human conduct as viewed by the Atchison Globe
The Atchison Globe offers a reflective note on human judgment noting that all men err at times and wisdom lies in reducing mistakes compared with others. It frames folly as common and virtue as restraint in error.
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Phillips Drug Store
Kodak Store
A. E. Atchison
Murray Conger
W. S. Reister & Sons
Tomor
McCarty
U. P. Church
Parsons College Growing
Mexico
Freddersen
SLES
California
Canada
Committee of Seventeen
Committee of Fifteen
Iowa Co-operative Livestock Shippers
Executive Council
Taxation Committee
The
U. S. Treasury Department
Railroad Commissioners
State Commerce Council
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congresssional Committees
Farm Bureau Messenger
Evening Journal
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Boomers
Boyd Berda
Inquire Journal
Falk Motor Co
C. P. Nichols
Ainsworth
Schmoeller Bros. Gott
West Chester
C. C. Watson
Jones Ruth’ Co
Carowell- Sfammond Motor
Yord Motor
Call & PF
Shockley, Noble
Tata
ART Garland
Minnie Jennings
FBI
Boyd Herdo
J. Martin White
Poland
Chester White
C. S. Davison
John Deere
West Second
COX Auto Shop
Square
China
Ira Adkins
Ta. Lolz
Snow College
M. C. McDonald
Iowa Ave
Columbus Institute
Columbus
Paige
Larchmont
Nash
Reo Touring
Overland
Schulty Motor Car Co
Chicago Journal
Orang Outang
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