State fair society plans feature rich junior program
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs leads preparations for the women and children's departments at the state fair. Miss Esse Hathaway returns to direct an outdoor pageant, new story work with children, and numerous contests across textile, china, graphic, and plastic arts with prizes. Dr Lenna Meanes directs the baby health contest as hundreds of babies are expected, while the little theatre movement debuts daily one act plays directed by Lewis Worthington Smith. Graduate announcements, chautauqua updates, and social events fill the sequence of August activities across Oelwein and surrounding communities.
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Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
0. A. Olson
Forest City
Esse V. Hathaway
Miss Aye
R. Corey
Textile
China
Lenna Meanes
Voldeng
Meanes
Lewis Worthington Smith
Drake University
Beauty Chats by Edna Kent Forbes
A Q and A column offers skin and beauty tips. Readers ask about puffiness under the eyes nose and facial lines while advice covers massage with Epsom salt baths deep breathing for chest toning and cold water friction. Mentions henna color causes hair brittleness and a diet and exercise plan for weight management.
Paper Doll’s Gold Dress Adventure on the Farm
Billy visits grandparents and loses Paper Doll in a country tale. Jim Crow the farm crow steals the gold dress, later returns the doll crumpled but repaired. Grandmother restores her, and Betty learns to watch Paper Doll when the crow is near. A gentle children's story with a farm setting and a playful mystery.
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Billy
Betty
Paper
Paper Doll
Grandma
Ang
Jim Crow
Jim Crew
Eye exercise for better focus and vision
The passage describes a farsightedness remedy by focusing on a distant rose held at arm's length with the heart facing the viewer. It advises maintaining focus for up to fifteen minutes, relaxing briefly if strain appears, and repeating several times daily while later removing glasses as eye muscles strengthen.
Different moods of friendship and the perils of shifting loyalties
A reflective piece on choosing among friends. The author notes that different friends suit different moods and activities, making it nearly impossible to declare a single favorite. It condemns using friends as mirrors for vanity and cites Emerson on steady friendship across contests.
Wireless Station to Open at Camp Ingachooc
Camp Ingachooc near Brandon will host a Waterloo Boy Scout camp from August 6 to 26. The setup includes a wireless station and a nature den showcasing rocks leaves flowers bugs butterflies arrowheads snakes turtles and other natural finds from hikes for scout study.
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Ingachooc
Waterloo
Brandon
Citizens Protest New Gas Filling Station on Independence Ave
A petition with 28 signers including property owners asks building commissioner Edward Mahnke to verify distances of signatures from a proposed gasoline station at Independence Avenue and Rhey Street. The matter will go to the city council, under a building code rule allowing denial if three fourths of residents object.
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Independence Avenue
Rhey Street
Edward Mahnke
Yale defends self in disruptive conduct trial hearing
George Yale acting as his own attorney faced charges of disturbing the public quiet resisting arrest and fighting an officer in municipal court. After a partial trial with testimony from police, a car inspector and Mrs Gilley, Yale denied profane language and said the dispute with the girl was a lover’s quarrel. He sought and was granted continuances to summon two witnesses.
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George Yale
Yale
George Gilley
Merchant Police
Isturid Liget Og' Srs Paslueys Bitsel
Frank Fuller
Ilinois
Gilley
Fuller
St. Louis Chamber promotes package car system for merchants
The St. Louis Chamber of Commerce touts a package car network enabling rapid nightly through freight, placing goods on counters as salable assets. It highlights strong turnover, extensive wholesale stocks, and a central district that saves hotel bills while inviting out-of-town merchants to use St. Louis for better service and rates.
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St. Louis
United States
St Louis
Central West
Firemen Work to Save Stocks After Blaze Extinguished
Firemen fought and saved stock from a blaze that burned through a shop. Appreciation was voiced for the heroic efforts, noting the crew protected merchandise despite flames and water hazards after the fire was under control.
Firemen Flood Crystal Theatre Block to Save Stock
A merchant recalled how firemen, after flooding the Crystal theatre block to halt a Sunday night blaze, saved adjoining buildings. They returned with 10 brooms, buckets and scoops, and labored for hours to bail out water and protect stock. Citizens praised the city firemen for their extended post fire effort.
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Crystal Theatre
Dempsey
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