Iowa University Big Ten reinstatement noted in review
The Weekly News Review summarizes Iowa University’s path toward Big Ten readmission, vandalism at Grinnell dormitory fire escapes, county primary road bonds sold to insurers, a wave of suicides, the Bedford Citizens State Savings Bank closure, a fatal auto crash near Woodbine, a Tipton filling station robbery, and a first night football game in Iowa under arena lights. It also notes portraits unveiled for the seven founders of a sisterhood, YWCA construction work, air mail route discussions, a stadium first game at Iowa, loyalty pledges in Iowa City, tax and insurance developments, and local civic plans.
League moves to abolish tariff barriers in Geneva assembly
Geneva heard a push from the League of Nations to end tariff barriers worldwide. Sizable global tensions surfaced as Russia demanded raids stop and UK France navies eyed postwar arms agreements.
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Geneva
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Washington News Roundup September 1909 Highlights
A calendar of local events reports masquerade skating, road planning with Keota, and a Rock Island line motor car pass through Washington. Endurance races in Seattle feature a Hudson win. Local socials include dining showers, weddings, and a civic paving scene, plus civil war veterans arrival for a reunion.
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Navajo Club
Mesdames J. Bishop
J. Bryson
J. L. Brookhart
George Barrett
W. Wells
D. J. Patterson
Be, S. Frey
Edwin Knupp
Harry
Rehoboth Congregation History and Early Build
A historical sketch traces the Rehoboth Congregation Iowa inception in 1854. Presbytery minutes show R B Cannon organized the church with 24 members and elders Thompson, Graham, Purvix. first pastor Cannon served 13 years. The Old Round Church built 1856. later new building era and long pastorates follow.
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Spring Run
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Lsey
Women’s Missionary Society
E. G. Elsey
J. A. Black
G. A. Edgar
Samuel Edgar
Our
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America
W. CC. Allen
Rell
Glasgow
A. Charleton
Jacob W. Willson
Joseph Purvis
William McCrea
John Dougherty
H. F
Pillars of Faith
Bandit Robs Burlington Manager in Nighttime Hold-Up
A masked bandit robbed John H Ho ward, manager of the Riatto beats in Burlington, Sunday night and escaped with 700 dollars.
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Riatto Beats
Burlington
Plane crash in midwest claims five lives over weekend
Five people were killed in a midwestern plane crash disclosed Monday. Details on the aircraft, location, and victims were reported by authorities as investigations begin.
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Mt. BY
Middle West
Local events review spans schools churches and elections
Monday announcements cover Y M C A gym schedule and fall plans by L W Soule while Du buque hosts Upper Iowa Methodist services. A $45000 school addition bond passes. amateur shows at Washington prepare for Corporal Eugen and Corporal Hagen.
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Corporal Hagen
Leon Beatty Posit
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Stage Stars Move to Screen in Wonder of Women
Peggy Wood stars in Wonder of Women with Lewis Stone and Lelia Hyams as the triangle unfolds. The Gamblers features H. B. Warner and Lois Wilson in tense Wall Street and courtroom settings. College Love delivers all talking and singing fun with George Lewis and Dorothy Gulliver. Charming Sinners stars Ruth Chatterton and William Powell in Somerset Maugham tale. Geraldine closes as a silent amid all talking features.
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Lois Wilson
Jead
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George Fawcett
Johnny Arthur
Charles Klein
Dorothy Mackaill
Charles Delaney
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Jack Ockie
Marty Martin
Wonder of Women
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Dorothy Gulliver
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Hayden Steven
University of California
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Clive Brook
Mary Nolan
William Powell
Somerset Maugham
Robert Milton
Ruth Chatterton
Ken Maynard
Ken
Geraldine
Booth Tarkington
Eddie Quillan
Marion Nixon
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