Masons Warn Against Ku Klux Klan Influence in Iowa
Grand Master Amon N. Alberson of Washington writes to Iowa Masonic lodges warning members that affiliation with the Ku Klux Klan is unacceptable and untrue to Masonry. He orders the letter read at next lodge meetings to ensure all Masons are informed and uphold loyalty to lawful government and justice.
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Washington
Amon N. Alberson
Iowa
Commonwealth
Masonry
Ond
Amos N. Alberson
Masons
Marriage Licenses Granted to Four Couples
Marriage licenses were granted to Oscar W. Sward and Ruba Nicholson of Washington, Everett G. Weaver of Coppock, Grace Dutwiler of Brighton.
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Oscar W. Sward
Ruba Nicholson
Washington
Everett G. Weaver
Coppock
Grace Dutwiler
Brighton
Heroic Poem Note by Carlyle
A brief scholarly remark on heroic poetry cites Carlyle noting no life of a man is faithfully recorded but a heroic poem of its kind may be rhythmic or unrhythmic. The line signals literary appraisal rather than a narrative event.
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Carlyte
Wapello Squad Prepares After Narrow Loss
The Wapello squad trains hard after a 26 0 defeat and aims to improve for a home game against Wellman. Daniels returned to practice, Ross showed season form, and the second team plans a Friday trip to Wellman to face the Wellman high school team.
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Washinton High School
Fremont
Wipello
Wapello
Lid
Louisa County
Daniels
Ross
Ior
Wellman
Antfort
Edgar
Large Tax Payment Reaches Daily High at County Treasurer
More than thirty thousand dollars was paid yesterday in county taxes for the current year at the treasurer's office. Taxpayers rush to settle assessments before Friday to avoid penalties, though officials report few delinquents and expect near full payment by week’s end.
No Street Cars Hurt Des Moines Theaters
Des Moines on September 28 notes street car service shortages crippling the city’s theater and moving picture trade. All venues are closed except vaudeville at the Orpheum and will not reopen until transit improves. Business leaders blame real estate market slowness and warn of ongoing losses.
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Des Moines
Orpheum
Nero
Rome
Garden Festival crowds mark busy day at Jackson field
A large turnout at Jackson flying field north of town fueled a full day of events. The "human fly" Williems climbs the Farmers and Merchants Bank wall at 6:30 pm, with Washington band in Central Park and a Burlington Orchestra carnival dance to cap the day. Over four hundred attended the Garden Festival at the Methodist church last night, organized by the B K O Sunday School class to support foreign missionary efforts in October.
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Jackson
Measser
Benton
American Legion
Williams
Messer Company
Williems
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Washington Band
Central Park
Armory
Burlington
Methodist Church
B. Kk. O
Judge halts jury term as cases settle or delay
Judge Charles A. Dewey announced no further jury trials would occur this term after consultations. W. W. Davisson versus Rock Island Railway delayed until Friday due to absent railway counsel. Smith versus Rock Island settled. O Conner versus Weir postponed to next term because Fred Molesberry is tied up. Two divorces granted: Margaret Schwab from Clarence Schwab and Daisy Chumbley from Roy Chumbley.
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Charles A. Dewey
W. W. Davisson
Rock Island
Newton
Smith
O'Conner
Weir
Fred Molesberry
Wapello
Margaret C. Schwab
Clarence F. Schwab
Daisy O. Chumbley
Roy R. Chumbley
Normal Training Club Formed By Senior Class Girls
The senior normal training class organized a normal training club with Evelyn Caldwell as president, Marie Wenger vice president, Mary Patterson secretary, and Fern Kenn as reporter. The group meets biweekly on Friday afternoons to discuss rural teacher and life issues. A separate event included a Tuesday evening weiner roast at Sunset Park with Miss Althea Montgomery, featuring a swing set, merry-go-round, slide, picnic fare, and a social hour.
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Evelyn Caldwell
Marie Wenger
Mary Patterson
Fern Kenn
Althea Montgomery
Sunset Park
Home remedy to remove white stains on hardwood
A salt and olive oil mixture removes white stains from hot dishes on wood floors. Cover the dry area with salt then pour olive oil over it so grains absorb moisture. Let stand overnight then rub with the mixture and wipe off. Repeat if any stain remains.
Diphtheria Quarantine in Town After Eleven Cases
Eleven diphtheria cases are confirmed in the southwest town section with eight homes quarantined. Cultures were sent to Iowa City for verification and the Centennial school has fundicated to curb spread. Some pupils at the school and a teacher are affected.
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Washington
Iowa City
Centennial
Don Fish Resigns as County Agent in Mt Pleasant
Mt Pleasant Sept 28 Mr Don Fish after eight years as County Agent resigned his post to take effect October 1. His resignation was reluctantly accepted He has been chosen as one of four to oversee extension work for the State Agricultural sector at Ames and will cover twenty five counties in southeastern Iowa He will reside in Mt Pleasant for now.
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MT. Pleasant
Don Fish
Farm Bureau
Fish
Sehctor
Ames
Iowa
County Teachers Institute Set For Oct 6 7 At Washington
County Superintendent Clara M. Wallace announced the yearly teachers institute to be held at Washington high school Thursday and Friday October sixth and seventh. All county schools will dismiss for the two days. Lectures run morning and afternoon with no evening programs. Notable speakers include Prof. Fred D. Cram Dr. F C Ensign Supt J H Krenmyre Miss Mae Schrieber and Supt W C Harding.
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Misa Clara M. Wallace
Washington High School
Pred D. Cram
Iowa State Teachers’ College
F. C. Ensign
State University of Iowa
J. H. Krenmyre
North English
Mae Schrieber
New York
Elizabeth B. Schmidt
Jeannette Hart
Muscatine
W. C. Harding
Washington
W. G. Robb
Cram Rural
Church notices brighten week with meetings and bake sale
Numerous church and club gatherings announced for Thursday September 29 and upcoming events. W R C and Ladies groups meet at 2 30 pm and 9 30 am respectively, with dues and attendance urged. Bake sale planned by Presbyterian ladies at Frank Stewart room next Saturday October 1 at 9 30.
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Pleasant Hill Ladies’ Aid Society
Ladies’ Aid Auxiliary
The
United Presbyterian Church of West Chester
Presbyterian
Frank Stewart
Orr Grocery
Des Moines After G A R Convention
Indianapolis reports the fifty fifth annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic with about ten thousand veterans registered and attendees from Missouri Illinois Ohio New England and Canada. Milwaukee and Des Moines seek the fifty sixth encampment location.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Missouri
Ohio
Ilinois
New England
Canada
Milwaukee
Des Moines
Real Generosity Among Town Deacons and Brother Brown
A town debate centers on Brother Brown’s generosity with his hat, as Deacon Diggs notes Brown never refuses to lend his plug hat to anyone who asks, illustrating differing views on charitable acts and public generosity.
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Deacon Diggs
Brother Brown
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W. S. Reister & Sons
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Lewis Warren
Clifford Brady
William Bragg
Walter Peterson
Frank Chilcote
Carl Kunath
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R. L. Grimes
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B. BE. O
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J. EB. Linder
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J. H. Baird
F.C. Ensign
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Washington County
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West Chester High School
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Chester White
H. W. Lauderman
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Shia
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Washington Loan & Trust Co
J. M. Goodwin
2Nd Ave
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Columbus Institute
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North Marion Ave
Evening Journal
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Harry Montgomery
H. S. Ward
Damascus Shrine
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Hoyay
Carolyn McCleery
Catholic Daughters of Ayer
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S. J. Boyd
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Charles B. Nash
Frank Wilson
Kolah Club
Goldie Jackson
Elsie Jackson
W. 8S. C
West Chester
Mina Jones
Missionary Society of the Bethel Presbyterian Church
Mary Applegate
South of Town
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