Woman's Christian Temperance Union States Tobacco Policy
A nationwide WCTU statement by Anna A. Gordon clarifies the groups stance on tobacco. The jubilee dollar drive funds educational anti-tobacco work, not a federal amendment campaign, backed by educators and Sunday school workers. Local notes mention E L Social class at Electric Park with a picnic and Eli Cameron hosting the GTR club tomorrow.
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Riumers
Wi C
P. ii
Anna A. Gordon
A. 8
Park
Woman‘s Christian Temperance Union
Our Coontry
Arms and Elbows Fashion Advice from Old Page Tips
A column urges women to embrace shorter sleeves and work on improving arms and elbows. It prescribes a home treatment of hot water soap cream kneading ice massage and olive oil for ten minutes nightly to reduce fat and improve skin, promising rapid results. The piece also hints at quick fixes and questions from readers about dieting and related topics.
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Liere
City in Brief Selections and Oddities From Daily Pages
A fragmentary city in brief item notes West and the tree bridge oddities. Mentions Mrs W N choosing a Lakes Ny trip and talks of local events, people and routines with scattered references to places and dates. The readable text hints at local society, travel and domestic advice with dated tone and miscellaneous names.
Why We Hurry and How to Break the Habit
Ruth Cameron argues hurry harms nerves not due to load but habit. She cites William James on nervous breakdowns from tension and detail a personal method: analyze five errands, drop two unneeded tasks, keep only essential work, and train calm. A call to preserve inner balance by avoiding unnecessary haste.
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William James
Norton
Church Picnic Plans Amid Weather Fears
Firs M G Laura Webb Sunday school class will meet at Wyndes park Friday afternoon for an annual picnic. Supper at 6 45. Members to bring dishes and silver. In charge: Mrs Hattie Eason Mrs Lou Leckington and C ne. If bad weather, picnic moves to church parlors. Holiness association holds all day meeting at First Evangelical church Wednesday with sessions at 10 30 2 20 and 7 45 featuring special speakers and sermons.
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Chris Aj
Socay Parish
Byres Park
Holiness Association
Black Hawk County
Horses and autos clash in city wreck spree
A team of horses owned by C McCormick broke loose at 4 30 pm and dashed through west city streets smashing two cars, injuring none. Cars owned by R H Walker Kesley and Stull were damaged. At the same time a motor car collision occurred at the Brown and Fourth streets intersection involving C J Golinvaux and G C Ickeburg. Damage was reported to W J Peddicord and Guy Beltin eer.
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Denrly
Auto
Hiles
C. McCormick
Billil
R. H. Walker
Kesley
Stull
Wild Horses
Srown i
C. J. Golinvaux
Franks
G. C. Ickeburg
Fairbank
W. J
Camp Fire Mulligan Stew Warms Picket Strikers
Describes Waterloo strike pickets in winter quarters near the Waterloo Gas Engine tracks. They build shelter fires from boards, salvage an iron pot, and share wethers and bread or a donated chicken to endure long nights. Clarence Schmidt visits Waterloo seeking a foundry site after obstacles in Des Moines.
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Washingtongops
Valley Forge
Waterloo
Tere
Clarence Schmidt
Des Moines
Schmidt
Union Park
Jin
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines School Adds Classes and New Courses
Aug 27 report notes several extra classrooms for next year with new courses. Bruce Gates will lead the advertising course, a school feature, and public speaking expands to Des Moines. May 15, Harry P. May of Des Moines dies from injuries after a water fight when a tub slips.
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Bruce Gates
Des Moines
Harry P
Henry May
Desi
Harry
Marital Woes Prompt Two Divorces in District Court
Two wives filed for divorce yesterday in district court citing cruelty and abuse. Marguerite Rexstrew accuses Gibson Rexstrew of obscene language and treating her cruelly since their 1927 marriage, seeking to resume her maiden name Marguerite Stevens. Kittie Brown claims Fred Brown, earning $150 monthly, failed to provide a home or clothes and used abusive language, seeking $26 monthly alimony.
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Marguerite S. Rexstrew
Gibson
Rexstrew
Marguerite Stevens
Kittie M. Brown
Fred ©. Brown
Mrs. Brown
Iowa Corn Crop Safe from Frost
Des Moines report notes Iowa corn is maturing early and largely safe from frost. The weekly crop bulletin cites brisk old corn markets in some areas, confidence in the new crop, and widespread rain shortages for pastures and truck crops with good apple orchards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Joral
Office of the
United States Weather
Waterloo College Expands Space for New School Year
An announcement by A B F Gates states Waterloo Business College will open for the coming school year on September 2. Instructors return from vacations and redecorating completes a spacious 49-room facility, expanding available space for classes.
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Waterloo Business College
A. B F. Gates
Illustration Request Form With Postage Instructions
A fragment shows an illustration order form promising delivery to any address on receipt of payment in silver or gold and two stamps. It requests enclosing 1 cent for postage.
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Electric Park
Cigh
Eli Cameron
GTR
West and Thetree
Bridage Oy' Slag
Tugiuinan Fur Glatisee
Jae Or Liner
W. N
Ovis Lakes
Laibe Roridenyse Ut
Nether
Tiariwis
Tly Watedao Gait Tb
Trav Pte Pe Shoe
Stooly
Bob
Ringsbrow
Cinheaga
Ceuta
Repuaul
Ro Ali
Ruth Cameron
Phompson
Goa
Bor
Avi
Bayer
Moose
Harry W. Ifartoug
ML L. Young
Jenny Williams
Kathleen
Vircilia Lhgen
B. Kelly
Vermont Street
Iichita
Janes Wall
Minneapolis Vo
Uh Junk Railway
Tas Montesaby
Great Western 4 Way
Oir
Dirs
J. 0. Beelker, Mr. Mrs. Uarry Pashby
Kossuth
Fuey
Ecker
Wenty Jacker
Gertrude Becker
Army
Signal Corps
Trogan
John Lowar
eMillam
St. Joseph
Leara MrLean
Quincy
Ed. Sinner
Lowar
Fla. McMillan
Latayettte Sirei
Crystal Ice & Fuel Company
Mullan Avenue
Water Street
Carl
Jack Schultz
B. Schultz
St. Lows
Schultz
St. Louis
University of Chicago
Penct
Graud Vad
Llayd Jodan
Jon Freleht
Pager
Ile
Burr A. Brown
Cgurrie-Simpson Company
Standy Center
W. D. Wilson
G. Ralston
Waterlon
Drew
Lieut
Earl Campbell
He Miller-Seales Aero Company
Lieut. Campbell
Fred Taylor
Arvie Dewey Bouck
O. F. Bouck
Albany
MTS
West High School
5. M. Wallace
Jonfor
Pane
Waterloo College
West End
Ath Street
Iis
DAVE
Canaty Feseheris
Wan, Ya
Courier
Pareerctins
Amy
Nerdenece
Apyen
Motter
Keakt
OUR
Western Gutfitiers
Sycamore Street
Fifth and
Water Streets
Business College
Minnesota
South Dakota
Detroit
Mich
Charles City
Seeus
Majestic Building
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