Taxi Mail Service eyed for Iowa City route feasibility
The post office weighs motorbus mail service between Washington and Iowa City after Davenport inquiry. Petitions circulated in Washington and Riverside. locals say such service would boost connectivity with air mail and trains. Mexico to cut New York port freight 20 percent to boost Tehuantepec traffic. Commission plans to deploy four government steamers for September start.
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Post Office
Washington
Iowa City
Harry McCall
Davenport
Riverside
Washington County
Mexico City
Salina Cruz
Puerto Mexico
Free Port Commission
New York
Free Portt Commission
Mexico
Coahuila
Jalisco
Monterrey
Surprise witness named in Corum murder case at Atkins
R S Milner defense counsel for Ollie Corum 21 says a surprise witness from Wadena Minnesota will testify on Corums behalf. The witness saw the slaying of Hirschfield and fled. Demurrer arguments postponed to Monday. Milner adds ten counts against the murder indictment bring total to 25. Defense funds are reportedly contributed by a Savannah II farmer for whom Corum worked two years.
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Vinton
R. S. Milner
Ollie Corum
Charles Verschfield
Atkins
Wadena
Mint
Corum
Milner
Hirschfield
Savannah
Postoffice Imposes Strict Wrapping Rules for Parcels
Postmaster Harry McCall reports new postal department rules banning parcels wrapped in reused paper with old stamps or addresses. Only clean paper with current stamps and the intended recipient’s address will be accepted. Such practices confuse carriers and delay deliveries. previously used wrappings will not be accepted under any circumstances.
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Harry McCall
Postal Department
Daniels Eligible To Play Football At Iowa
Arlington Jon Daniels of Washington, a husky lineman on the Iowa freshman squad last year, was declared eligible for varsity competition by the department of athletics after completing a required examination. Special trains and reduced fares will be offered for the October 11 Ohio State game and the October 25 homecoming with Minnesota, with service from Burlington Keokuk Davenport and Des Moines.
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Iowa City
Arlington
Jon Daniels
Washington
Husky
University of Iowa
Department of Athletics
Daniela
Sept
Iowa ‘City University Department of Athletics
Ohio State
Minnesota
Burlington
Keokuk
Davenport
Des Moines
Iowa
Irish urged to stay home as emigration fears grow
Dublin reports urgent appeals against renewing emigration to America. The Independent notes reliance on Ireland for self rule did not stop drainage of youth after British departure. In two months 8000 Americans visas were sought, with quotas nearing exhaustion. Judge Cohalan of New York counsels careers at home. Skilled British artisans struggle abroad while Irish unskilled workers face poor prospects.
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Dublin
America
The
Independent
Ireland
Free State
Cohalan
New York
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Davis Plans Indiana Campaign Stops Amid National Tour
Democratic presidential hopeful John W. Davis prepared to campaign in Indiana starting with Gary and set two addresses in South Bend plus a speech in Fort Wayne. He outlined taxation theories, criticized socialistic proposals, and vowed to fight privilege in government as he resumes a whirlwind national tour.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John W. Davis
Indiana
Gary
Union
Women organize Get Out to Vote drive in Washington county
Washington county women plan a non partisan campaign to boost voter turnout this fall under the national Get Out to Vote initiative led by the National League of Woman Voters and Federated Clubs. The group forms an executive committee, names township chairmen, and seeks funds to support efforts ahead of the November election.
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Washington County
National League of Woman Voters
United States
Iowa Federation
Improvement League
C. A. Dewey
Belle Rice
Alice Rownd
McLaughlin
Davidson
Howard McCleery
J. N. Phillips
J. B. Lemmon
Stanley Miller
Cariton Wilson
Clay Township
A. J. Morgan
Crawford Township
W. P. Davidson
Brighton Township
Lewis Duke
Brighton City
N. A. Buck
Franklin Township
Ernest Miller
Dutch Creek Township
Effie M. Porter
Oregon Township
R. C. McKiernan
Washington Township
R. E. Brown
Ben Briley
Highland Township
C. F. Letts
Jackson Township
George Reed
Seventy-six
Olive Monroe
Lime Creek Township
A. J. Nichols
English River Township
Michun
Iowa Township
Alma Ott
Marion Township
Vaughn Darbyshire
Cedar Township
Gwinn
Limited Opium Production Seen as Wright Goal
Mrs. Hamilton Wright of Washington urges restricting opium poppy cultivation in producing nations like Persia and Turkey. She backs an international board of control proposed for the international narcotics framework, while criticizing boycotts as ineffective.
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Geneva
Hamilton Wright
Washington
League of Nations Opium Commission
The
Opium Commission
International Board of Control
Board of Control
Wright
Patton Delivers Laughs In Graham Theater Shepherd Run
Last night a good sized crowd at the Graham theater enjoyed W. B. Patton in The Shepherd of the Hills based on Harold Beil Wright. Patton as Preachin Bill drew hearty chuckles though not as prominent as in prior Washington runs. The play was well staged with emotional scenes delivered by Patton and his company. Manager Ralph Pratt anticipates a successful season after the theater’s recent cleanup and steam heating upgrade.
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Graham Theater
W. B. Patton
Harold Beil Wright
Mr. Patton
Bill
Washington
Many Nominated Lure For Evening Journal Sweepstakes
The Evening Journal runs a short rapid campaign offering a Buick Six and other prizes to subscribers who help widen circulation. Prospective candidates are urged to contact the campaign manager at the Journal office for start up help and cooperation.
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Evening Journal
Rains Make Iowa Dirt Roads Soft
Des Moines reports dirt roads across Iowa remain soft after recent general rains. Gravelled routes show fair to good condition with several Primary and other named roads listed as gravelled or dirt and mostly soft beyond.
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Iowa
Associated Press
Des Moines
Des Moines Automobile Club
Jefferson
Ames
Iowa Falls
Mason City
Albert Lea
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Indianola
Osceola
Leon
Bethany
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Colfax
Newton
Grinnell
Iowa City
Davenport
Kellogg
Prairie City
Pella
Oskaloosa
Sigourney
Washington
Monroe
Opium Trade Critique and Silk Substitution Plan
Mrs. Wright urges direct negotiations with Persia and Turkey to replace opium crops with silk and other crops. She aims to mobilize the National Silk Association to establish silk factories in Persia as a first step, demonstrating silk as a profitable alternative to narcotics.
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Persia
Turkey
County Masonic Body Organized in Iowa County Event
A county Masonic organization was formed with L B Lupton elected president, L C Miller vice president, and Arthur Goodin secretary. The group plans annual picnics and expands fellowship among Masons, while visitors praised the event despite heavy rain. Nearly four hundred Masons and families attended the noon dinner at the Masonic hall.
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L. B. Lupton
Washington Lodge
L. C. Miller
Wellman
Arthur Goodin
Washington
Wellman Lodge
Lupton
E. R. Moore
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Keota
Amos Chapter
Order of de Molay
New Books at Chilcote Library Add Several Noted Titles
The Chilcote Library adds fiction by Bernie Babcock Temple Bailey Joseph Conrad J O Curwood Thomas Dixon J S Fletcher KE M Foster Maximilian Foster Zane Grey Elizabeth Jordan Gladys Knight MB McClure Edison Marshall L J Miln Christopher Mersey Don Marquis Kathleen Norris Hugh Pendexter Edith Wharton and others. Many works include classics like Ethan Frome Old New York The Old Maid and The Spark.
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Chilcote
Bernie Babcock
Abe Lincoln
Temple Bailey
Peacock Feathers
Joseph Conrad
J. O. Curwood
Gentleman of Courage
Thos. Dixon
J. S. Fletcher
KE. M. Foster
India
Maximilian Foster
Humdrum House
Zane Grey
Elizabeth Jordan
Donald Norton
M. Siclair
Edith Wharton
Ethan Throme
Old New York
Dawn
The
Spark
F. F. Will
Ams
Vikine
G. Wodenhouse
Smith
Funeral services for Miss Martha Ruddere
Funeral services for Miss Martha E. Ruddere were held yesterday afternoon at 8:30 at the Baptist church with Pastor Rev. John Kern officiating. Pallbearers included George Gilbert Fred Bartholomew G L Duke C W Long Elmer Burham and Frank R Sage. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
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Rudd
Martha E. Ruddere
the Baptist Church
John ». Kern
George Gilbert
Fred Bartholomew
G. L. Duke
C. W. Long
Elmer Burham
Frank R. Sage
Elm Grove Cemetery
Wheeler Opens Chicago Campaign Tour With La Follette Team
Senator Burton K. Wheeler, on the La Follette ticket, begins a western speaking tour in Chicago tonight. He will visit the national headquarters for conferences with John M. Nelson and other campaign leaders, with stops continuing through October 24.
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Chicago
Burton K. Wheeler
la Follette
Wheeler
Organization For Conferences
John M. Nelson
Start Wrestling Practice at Iowa
Iowa City Sept 20 With a veteran squad candidates for his team coach Mike Howard will start the University of Iowa matmen at work Monday John O'Brien of Bayard is captain and a 136 pound wrestler He was an alternate for the American Olympic wrestling team this summer Howard must fill gaps left by the graduation of Ted Prififer Big Ten lightweight champion for two years and D W James last year captain
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Iowa City
Mike Howard
University of Iowa
John O'Brien
Bayard
Irea
Howard
Ted Prfieffer
D. W. James
Merchant Ad Reminder for Journal Seen
A shopper notes seeing the merchant's advertisement in the Journal and plans to mention it in a future visit. The reminder emphasizes confirming whether the ad is current and inviting dialogue on pricing or availability.
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Washington Motor Co
James K. Helmick & Son
Columbus Junction
Boyd Berdo
Iowa Gas and Electric Co
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A. M. Turner
J. C. Bridges
Jersey
Eli Jackson
NEW Portable Steel Garage
Remington
James Ralston
Charles A. Dewey
Lumbesr
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A. H.twinam
Crawfordsville
R. BE
Chester
South Second Ave
John Park
Win Smouse
Inquire Journal
J. P. Thomas
East Washington St
Geo. W. Stewart
Tucker and Erwin
Arnold
N. E. Corner Square
Constance Taltadge
Attie
Coney’s Sands
Constance
Fox Theatre
Jack Mulhdll
Sack
Pitth Avenue
Newport Society
Jerome Storm
Gardner Sullivan
Campaign
Frank Carter
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