Seed corn selection urged for Iowa schoolchildren
Des Moines dispatch urges Iowa schoolchildren to help select seed corn this fall. Prof P G Holden notes late September is best. avoid field storage after October 5 due to freezing risk. Inspect best field ears, choose well ripened ears with kernels dented, hard, sound, right size and shape. ears should be uniformly medium height on sturdy stalks.
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Des Moines
Iowa
P. G. Holden
Department of Agricultural Extension
Holden
Professor Holden
Italian miner held after Centerville shooting kills fellow Italian
Centerville Iowa September 23 Mike Pilgina a recently hired Italian miner at Streeleyville three miles from town is jailed as authorities probe the death of Apello Guiseppe another Italian miner. Guiseppe's head was blown off in a midnight shooting believed to stem from a prior enmity dating to their lives in Italy.
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Centerville
Iowa
Mike Pilgina
Streeleyville
Apello Guiseppe
Guiseppe
Pilgina
Italy
Italian immigrant dies from shotgun wound in inquest
A coroner's jury ruled that Giuseppe was killed by a shotgun fired by Pilgina, who fled toward Cincinnati Iowa but was captured and returned to the city. Pilgina, about thirty, had recently arrived in the country with a wife and two children.
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Pilgina
Guiseppe
Cincinnati
Iowa
Sophomores Caught Pasting Posters Jailed in Iowa City
Three sophomore students were arrested Sunday night in Iowa City for pasting flaming red posters in public. They received a hearing and paid substantial fines.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Iowa City Eyes Oxygen Endurance For Football Team
Coach Mark Catlin announced plans to test inhaled oxygen to boost endurance for players. The first half time test will occur during the alumni game October 3, with trainers preparing a miniature apparatus. If successful, O’Brien will carry the device to revive injured players. The initial practice drew 65 candidates, including many freshmen and top high school stars.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Mark Catlin
Catlin
O’brien
Iowa Field
Griffith
Rooster Attack Injures Child in Charlies City Iowa
A three year old girl, daughter of Clarence and Mrs. Palmer, was attacked in a yard by a rooster owned by H Mer ten. She sustained multiple pecks near the left eye and face, threatening eyesight, with doctors hoping to save her sight after neighbors summoned help.
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Charlies City
Iowa
Clarence Palmer
West Side
H.3 Merten
Miss Inez Stuff Takes Weeklong Burlington Visit
Miss Inez Stuff on two weeks vacation from her operator duties at the telephone central went to Burlington this morning for a week's visit.
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Inez Stuff
Telephone Central
Burlington
Accidental Fire Claims Loss of Boy in Iowa Barn
Sigourney Iowa September reports Lynn Beatty four year old son of Dr Dave Beatty of Troy Missouri visiting grandmother burned to death in a barn fire he may have started the blaze origin unknown a horse was released by George Saller but the barn was already engulfed the frantic mother prevented from entering the flames and the boy burned beyond recognition
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Sigourney
Iowa
Lynn Beatty
Dave Beatty
Troy
George Sallers
Waverly Fire Destroys City Water and Lighting Plants
Waverly Iowa, Sept 23. Fire destroyed the municipally owned water and lighting plants at noon yesterday causing a loss near 50000 with only 8000 of insurance. The city was left practically without fire protection and in darkness.
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Waverly
Iowa
Hans Albert Goes Free After Lunacy Hearing
Cripple Creek Colorado September 23 Hans Albert famed violinist held on lunacy charges was ruled of sound mind and released. Attorneys say the decision raises questions about his marriage status and timing of the jail yard handgrasp with Grace Hadsel of Itumwa Iowa during a minister's outside ceremony. The union was void as no restoration certificate was issued and Miss Hadsel returned home.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Hans Albert
Albert
Grace Hadsel
Itumwa
Iowa
Miss Hadse
Burglar Raids Reported in Creston Iowa
Between Saturday night and Monday morning two burglaries occurred in Creston. A harness was stolen from A Strauss's barn and the Gault Brothers' elevator office was ransacked. Among the loot was a typewriter and valuable papers. no money was taken.
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Creston
Iowa
A. Strauss
Gault Brothers
Miss Lewis Displays Fall and Winter Millinery
Miss Lewis will showcase fall and winter millinery across Thursday Friday and Saturday with new hats and accessories on display. The event promises updated styles for the season and invites shoppers to preview the collection.
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Miss Lewis
Nurse Graduation Shower Notes With Place Favors
Small pill boxes marked places and miniature dolls in nurse costumes served as favors. Miss Berdo’s favor featured a white gown for a graduate nurse, unlike the striped outfits of the others. Out of town guests included Mrs. Ethel Straight-McCulley of Omaha, Mrs. Daisy Startsman of East Orange, N. J., and Miss Alma H. Brindley of Chicago.
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Miss Berdo
Ethel Straight-McCulley
Omaha
Daisy Startsman
East Orange
N. J
Alma H. Brindley
Chicago
Miss Buckley Hosts Dinner for New York Store Guests
Miss Katherine Buckley heads to Chicago next week after being honored at a 6 o'clock dinner party hosted by Miss Harriet Chilcote on East Second Street. Guests were young ladies from the New York store with red and white decorations and pen and ink place cards. The evening concluded with social hour.
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Katherine Buckley
Chicago
Harriet Chilcote
East Second Street
New York
At Home Invitation by Miss Lillian Norton
Miss Lillian Norton issues invitations for an at home gathering Thursday afternoon at her residence on North Avenue B.
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Lillian Norton
North Avenue B
Philathea Class Picnics At Sunset Park
The Philathea class of the Methodist church held a park picnic last evening at Sunset Park honoring their leader Mrs. A. R. Dewey and former teacher Mrs. Anna Anderson who plans to return to Portland soon.
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Methodist Church
Sunset Park
A. R. Dewey
Anna Anderson
Portland
Apron Shower Honors Miss Hal lie Berdo Bride-to-Be
The first in a series of social favors to honor Miss Hal lie Berdo ahead of her wedding to Dr. Henry C. Hull on the sixth of next month occurred last night at Miss Josephine Babcock’s North Iowa avenue home. Guests enjoyed an apron shower with gifts in the apron line, games including hearts, won by Mrs. Edith Wilson- Lytle who received a heart shaped booklet. The booklet traces Bachelor Maid history in verse and was presented by Mrs. Lytle to Miss Berdo. A three course luncheon followed, with red and green Bachelor Maid colors echoing in the menu and floral decor, and the place cards and favors praised as clever.
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Hallie Berdo
Henry C. Hull
Josephine Babcock
Iowa Avenue
Edith Wilson- Lytle
Farewell and reception for two ministers at banquet
Last evening the Ministerial association held a banquet at the Methodist church to bid farewell to Rev and Mrs Karl Michels and to welcome Rev and Mrs John Abels, new Presbyterian minister and wife. Guests gathered at the home of Rev A S Smith before proceeding to the banqueting site.
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Karl Michels
John ©. Abels
A. 5. Smith
Abels and Michels Farewell Dinner Highlights Unity Talk
A church room hosted a repast for Mr. and Mrs. Abels and Mr. Michels with dahlias and autumn leaf favors. Toastmaster Mr. Smith introduced Rev. Sawhill who praised ministerial unity. Abels and Michels thanked the ministers and community for support in their city and at Valley. Speakers cited colleague Rogers—now Burlington’s pastor—and mingled remarks, music, and good wishes before a social parsonage gathering.
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Abels
George D. Rogers
Michels
Valley
Rogers
Burlington
Washington
Mr. Michels
Messrs. Rogers
Michels and Abels
Dinner party honors several guests at Styra home
Mrs Elizabeth Canier Mrs Harriet Page Mrs Cora Webb and Miss Josephine Babcock attended a noon dinner party at the home of Mrs A Van Sickle in north Styra. The event honored Mrs N L Babcock who celebrated her centennial today and noted Miss Katherine Smith who departs soon for Oklahoma.
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Elizabeth Canier
Harriet Page
Cora Webb
Josephine Babcock
A. van Sickle
North Styra
N. L. Babcock
Katherine Smith
Oklahoma
Wm. R. Davison and Evaline Wagner Wed at Home
A wedding was solemnized today at the bride’s parents’ home near town. Wm. R. Davison and Evaline Wagner pledged their vows before about fifty-five friends and relatives as Rev. S. K. Coates pronounced them man and wife under an arch of green and white. The bride wore a white mohair gown and carried white dahlias. the groom wore black. The bride’s sister Gertie Wagner played the wedding march.
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Knight Wagner
Wm. R. Davison
Evaline Wagner
Gertie Wagner
Couple Weds in Community Ceremony at Davison Home
The couple, natives to the community, were hosted by Mrs. Wagner for a dinner in the dining room after their wedding. They will reside on a farm near the groom's parents Mr. and Mrs. John Davison, and enter married life amid broad respect and warm well wishes.
Airdome Show Repeats Monday Night Program
Local notes report the airdome program tonight mirrors Monday's lineup. John Chapman former B Y P U president visits the city. Mrs. J W Dunham and Mrs. Wells attend Davenport river carnival. Mrs E Shaw arrives from Pella for an extended visit with daughter Mrs W R Stryker. Mrs David Griffith and child travel to Columbus Junction for visits with Miss Leafa Gardner.
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E. Shaw
Pella
W. R. Stryker
David Griffith
Columbus Junction
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