No Troubl Reported at Centervale
Peace continued in Appanoose county coal fields in Iowa after a near riot last Saturday. Sheriff Gaugenbaugh says no trouble at mines or routes. mine groups limited to 30 by union officials with Governor Hammill. Fairlawn and Citizens mines reportedly reopened on Jacksonville wage scale per UMWA district headquarters.
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Centerville. Fa
Appanoose County
Towa
Warl Gaughenbaugh
Hammill
United Press
United Mine Workers of America
Local Home Talent Musical Promotes Benefit Theatre Show
Seats reserved at Phillips drug store for The Land of the Honeymoon a home talent musical comedy at Graham theater Thursday and Friday evenings as a Campfire Girls benefit. Main floor and first two balcony rows held. cast led by Mia Constance McKee with Eve lyn Gibson Olav Kramer and Nellie Wylie among others.
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Rale
Phillips Drug Store
Graham Theater
Mia Constance McKee
Frederick B. Ingram
Rock Island, Tr
Dr. C. B. Kerr
Hannah Welch
Jasper Budd
Olav Kramer
Evelyn Gibson
Misty
Tebert
Martha M’v Innis
Hop Shearer
Hal Williams
Frankie Bennett
Mathilda Doolittle
Dorothy Clark
Mary
Miss Doolittle
Terry Tucker
Eddie Squire
Gardner
Miss Jenet
Nellie Wylie
League of Nations adjourns to codify international law
The Geneva assembly adjourned and will reconvene in 1929 to begin codifying international law on nationality, territorial waters, and state responsibility for damage to foreigners. The plan follows two years of preparatory work by an international jurists commission with George W. Wickersham representing the United States.
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Geneva
Assembly of the
League of Nations
International Jurists
George W. Wickersham
New York
United States
Washington High Football Squad Aims for Ottumwa Upset
Washington high school's football team showed strong Monday in practice under Coach Rice as they prepare for Ottumwa on Saturday. After a setback to Burlington they regrouped, with Zeck and Benson standing out in second-team scrimmage and potential lineup shifts planned to boost offense.
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Washington High School
Ottumwa
Burlington
Rice
Washington
Bloomfield
Zeck
Benson
Local Residents Move Projects and Visits Reported
Center area residents report building projects at the Dunshee farm and a new garage by John Henderson. Neighbors travel to northern state seeking farms while several locals visit relatives in Washington and at Paul Sparks and Ernest Fulton homes. Harvest notes and livestock trades appear as apple picking begins and hog sales occur.
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John Henderson
Clarence Tiedlinger
Dunshee
John Ollinger
Walter
Raymond
Stella
Sadie Powell
John Powells
Janette Huber
Harry Huber
Clarence Redlinger
Janette
Hazel Huber
Washington
A. D. Moody
Paul Sparks
William Shaeffer
Arthur Romine
Harley Harden
James Nelson
Ernest Fulton
Henry Henderson
Albert Dayton
Andy Pimme
Floods Sweep Across Central Europe Killing Dozens
Severe floods hit Germany Austria Switzerland and Italy with about 20 deaths reported. Rivers rose rapidly flooding towns including Chiavenna and Sondrio while rail lines Paris Vienna and Munich Italy were disrupted. Austrian troops assisted residents in the Rhine valley.
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London
Germany
Austria
Switzerland
Italy
Upper Rhine
Neckar
Jagstrale
Zurich
Oberland
Grizons
Munich
Bavarican Alps
Paar
Serianna
Chiavenna
Mera
Innsbruck
Europe
Paris
Fire damages barn and windmill in Keota area
Fire at the Henry Morgan fort operated by John Stavely destroyed a large barn and windmill with only a few ponies saved. Estimated losses reach 88,000 dollars. Neighbor reports and local residents, including Julia Johnson and Mrs Harley Harden, contributed to aftermath as rain hindered travel.
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Pam Cedar Falls
Henry Morgan Fort
John Stavely
Stavely
Savings Deposits in State Banks Rise in August
Des Moines reports that deposits in 42 Iowa banks rose by a percentage in August, the seventh district says. Iowa remained the only district state with a year end decline, showing a 0.1 drop. Total deposits on Sept 1 reached 97,508,618 with a 0.3 percent monthly decrease and a 0.5 percent yearly drop. Michigan and Illinois fell, while Indiana and Wisconsin gained.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Federal Reserve District
Michigan
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Washington to Display New Flags at Festival
Washington unveils a new black and orange flag declaring The Cleanest City in Iowa. J W Enslin led the effort with local business support, and the flag will debut during the festival days Thursday and Friday, replacing the need for displaying the national flag on all occasions.
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Iowa
Washington
Enslin
Washington County Dogs Parade Promises Prizes For Boys
Col D F Macon will manage the dog show at the festival parade next Friday inviting Washington County boys under fourteen to lead dogs of any size. Prizes include homeliest dog best hitched most comically dressed and smallest dog with $5 awards. Registration requires boy and dog names only. No age color or ancestry questions. Mrs Mattie Patterson returns from Kansas City.
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Washington County
Ecckteanth
Gare
Col. D. FF. Macon
Macon
Tr Apedal
Dougherty Brothers Store
Fall Festival Plans Detailed for Thursday and Friday
The executive committee approved the second annual fall festival with two full days of events led by the Washington concert band, Columbus Junction band, American Legion drum corps and a saxophone group making its first appearance. Parades at 10 Thursday and 4 Friday are key features, with numerous showings including baby, horse, livestock, produce, dog shows and free acts. Parade routes and lineups were mapped, with prizes and final parade at 4 pm. Chairmen Lloyd Lytle and Leslie Bicher’s team provided full details and assurances against postponement amid weather concerns.
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Washington
Columbus Junction
American Legion
Fire Department
Leon Beatty
Second Street
Christian Church
Court House
Junior Hill School
Leslie Bicher
Julius Enslin
Paul Gorham
Charles Davis
Charles Denison
West Main Street
Bluebird Cafe
Bud's Garage
Washington Oil Station
Square
Weat Main
Fall Festival Program and Parade Featured Events
The fall festival showcases judging of dairy cattle poultry hogs and draft horses at various squares and buildings. Concerts by The Aerial Blacks The Flying trapeze and Thelma contortionist perform at Central Park and South Side Square. A parade prize presentation closes the day with multiple acts and dances throughout the squares.
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Y M.C.A
Central Park
Washington County
West Side Square
South Side Sq
the Willards
South Side Square
Piper's Garage
South Side
West Side
East Side
Thelma
Side
Louisa County All Star
the Rides
Graham and Fox Theatres
North Side Sq
Old Penney
S. Side Sq
Mast Second Street
Giroth Brothers
Mast Side Square
East Second Street
Oxy
Pulling Contest Featured At Fall Festival
The 2nd annual fall festival includes a pulling contest directed by County agent W C Molison. Teams of horses mules or oxen compete in two classes by weight with prizes of 10, 7 50 and 5 dollars per class totaling 45 dollars. The event is scheduled for Friday afternoon.
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Hlere
W. C. Molison
Molison
Hampshire hog show entry list corrected
County agent W Molison announces the omission of Hampshire hog entries from the show list was unintentional. Prizes remain the same as other breeds and Hampshire hog raisers are urged to enter their animals promptly.
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Plons
W. (. Molison
Sampshire
Teachers Institute Dates Set for October Four
County announces the annual Teachers Institute to be held Monday and Tuesday October 4. All schools will close for the two days as state law requires teachers to attend. Mrs. Winnie Palmer is the county superintendent of schools.
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Winnie Palmer
Washington schools announce three day break for fall festival
The Washington public schools will not be in session Friday for the fall festival and will also be closed next Monday and Tuesday for the county teachers institute. A large crowd is expected for the event, with Harry Linn of Des Moines serving as judge for the horse show and pulling contest, announced by Mr. Molison.
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Washington Public Schools
County Teachers Institute
Washington
Iowa State Fair
Harry Linn
Des Moines
Iowa Draft Horse Breeders Association
Molison
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Centervale
STAG
Graham
Assembly of League of Nations
Center
Mabel Horning
Campo Dolgino
Sondrio
Valtelina
Lombardy
Adda
Grosstein
Matral
Innebruck
Gsjemitz
Ramaberg
Tiller
Keota
Robert Riordan
Julia Johnson
H. B. Woolsey
Ike Pulver
Charley Greenwood
L. D. Shaffer
Ht. Piper
John —. Keisier
Homer Mayer
W. C. Hotle
Priday
J. W. En- Slin
Ander
Macons Management
Mattie Patterson
Kansas City
A. C. Kinsey
West Chester
Lloyd Lytle
Cfits
Belo
Themos
Graham Theatres
Col. Macon
Groth Brothers
Mast
Willardse Santh Gian Ganann
Phi Wachicwwénn
Powere
Prim Dayy
Teachers Institute
Fast Second Street
the Baptist Church
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