Postmasters of Iowa Press for Higher Pay at Convention
A 60 of 75 third and fourth class postmasters gathered at Hotel Russell Lamson for the Iowa convention. They urged wage increases while leaders discussed conventions as engines to share ideas and solve payroll concerns. The meeting featured speeches by M. Kelly of Water and D. M. Kertin, with plans to elect delegates and organize future discussions.
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Fouth
Roussell-Lamson
Nelson Frishie
Kelly
Water
Frishie
Twa Cs
Boma
Waters
Eliy
D. M. Kertin
Iowa
National League of Postmasters
A. S. Lynd
Blgiaiurre
Cleveland
Hare
the Inquirer
Mike Kelly
Waterton
le Porte
Miles
Towa
Lynd Rand
Tana
Waterloo
Renart Uens
Postal
Fo Ro Asean
Postminster
Cedar Ranide
Navy uses homing pigeons for communication and rescue
The article describes Navy and Army homing pigeons trained to deliver messages, guide rescuers, and assist ships. New methods include loft familiarization, timed flights, and selection of the best fliers after endurance tests, with a 200 mile race in Washington and Cameron, West Virginia, showing pigeons averaging 53 mph.
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Gh. C
Washington
Naval Air Services
Navy
Erate
Rome
Mehl
Cameron
W. Va
Army
Depaiimant of Agriculture
Vention closes shop talk and miscelyne sous business
Fragmentary note indicates shop talk and miscelyne sous business will close. No specific names, dates, or locations are readable. The text is garbled but implies a closing action or shutdown of a local enterprise.
Long Session for GOP Convention Indication Today
A lengthy session indicated at the GOP state convention with credentials and permanent organization in focus. Names listed include George S. Wright Bee county J. Rinkner Rock Rapids and many others as committees prepare for district caucuses and candidacy ballots. The day centers on organization vows and a long ballot for governor and other state offices.
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George S. Wright
Ial Sheffs
Charles Olson
Beecoumis
J. Rinkner
Rock Rapids
Sanford Zeigler
Jefferson County
Milcom Remilly
Johnson County
Misisvehmer
Dubuane
Garber
Hordcoming
Mard Whhisey
Ta- FP
Maytag
Newton
J. A
Nevada
Scoty Stimer
Cres- RL
Mehardgon
Adpic
John McArley
Hamilton County
John McDonald
Stony City
Credentials
Brockway
Hilsinger
Jackson
R. W. Hanser
Buchanan County
A. Jlanson
Payette
L. J. Livkland
Benton County
Elsworth Tominger
Bloomfield
Russell
Rockburn
Des Moines
John Steves
Isedfore
E. Pp. Chase
Atlantic
Ai. M. Svleih
Emmett County
E. Narves
Spirit Lake
Sincleth
Wes Slaines
Ares
Dunia Arals
Rail Workers Win 21 Percent Rise Amid Broad Rail Dispute
The railway board awarded a 21 percent wage increase, insisting on a return to recognized unions and denying new wage demands from strike groups. The decision, not unanimous, maintained seniority disputes and excluded fresh union representations, affecting over 400 railroads and multiple unions.
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Pagehone
Ries
Ergat Park
Berton
Rallygad
Welty Jem
Buard
Pew
International Association of Supervisors of Merics
Almerican Train Patchers’ Association
Partias
Tas
Railroad wage demands rise across unions in 1920 talks
Washington reports that 2,000,000 railroad workers seek substantial pay increases across unions including Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Order of Railway Conductors. Proposed raises cover brakemen, conductors, yard staff, firemen, engineers, and telegraphers with shifts to hourly rates, time and a half for Sundays, and guaranteed monthly hours. Talks follow government railroad operation ending and refer to rail board reviews.
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Woo
Lee
Clevelingh
Brotherhood of Mailway Talney
Weaa
Demonia Taung
Washington, D.C
Lab Soardh
Brotherhood of Railroad Traini Wen
Valley
Brotherhood of Locomotive
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Switchmen's Union of North
Americas
United States
Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen of América
Brotherhood of Railway
Southern Pacific
Enilones
Shamrock Leads Show to Win in America's Cup Race
Shocking second leg drama surrounds the America's Cup race between Resolute and Shamrock. Capt William P Burton aboard Lipton’s Shamrock is under scrutiny after dissatisfaction within Lipton forces. Burton reportedly requested another chance, and is expected to display the boat’s prowess today, with a mandate to recover the cup challenge.
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Burton
Sandy Wook
XNI
Tinterest
Resolute
Shamrock TV
William P. Burton
Lipton
Sir Thomas
Ron
Angry Bull Attacks Farmer in Iowa Trampling Incident
Fort Dodge Iowa July incident left farmer Barber severely injured after a 690 pound bull gored and trampled him near his farm. The rampage tore clothing and blood covered his body as he fought the beast through a fence and was knocked unconscious.
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Fort Dodge
Burber
Barber
Tarmer
Ambrose
Tony
Barton
Shamrock
Rose
Regatta Rivalry Seen With Five Race Cup at Stake
The Shamrock and Resolute crews brace for a resailed first race after Saturday's close finish. Sir Thomas Lipton seeks two wins to claim the priceless pewter trophy while heavy breeze and rolling seas challenge the competitors off Sandy Hook.
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Rosai
Thomas
At & A.m
Shamrock
Sir Thomas
Victoria
Burton
Robert W. Emmons
Resoluta
Resolute
Henry Ford
Cholera Banks
Little Girl Struck By Auto In Hampton
An eight year old girl, Lena Thompson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Thompson, was struck near Fifth and Franklin streets by a car driven by Charles Charlima. The child was taken to Lutheran Hospital with serious injuries to a leg. condition described as crushed with uncertain recovery.
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Hampton
Lena Thompson
Arthur Thompson
Charles Charlima
Fifth
Ranklin Suracs
Chadina
Lutheran Hospital
Watchmaker By M MARTA ALICE LITTLE
Miss Darthia Prentiss, a shy matchmaker in a small town, averts gossip by arranging meetings for Hugh Randolph with three Johnson sisters, hoping to secure a suitable match. Her plans shift when Hugh declares his choice and reveals affection for Miss Prentiss herself, ending her bachelor-buttoned life of service and loneliness.
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Darthia Prentiss
Miss
Miss Darite
Miss Prentiss
Miss Darthin
Mr. Randolph
Johnson's
Bo Hugh Randolph
The
Johnsons
Johnson
Cora
Nora
Lora
Professor Wugh
Cora Johnson
Hugh
Willy Sora
Miss Darthia
Lera
Johngson
Ehia
Hugh Randolph
Broken Arm Bruises From Cummins Demonstration Incident
During a demonstration for U S Senator Cummins at a state convention in Des Moines Louis Kurtz sustained a broken arm while Gilbert Haugen and C W Ra Serer were injured in a fall from the rear of the stage onto the colliseum floor. All three were hospitalized. Also reports say grasshoppers destroyed crops in Laichowlu Shantung July 20.
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Des Moines
A. B. Cummins
Publican
Tod Louis Kurtz
Gilbert Haugen
C. W. Ra Serer
Ceme
Colliseum
Laichowlu
Shantung
Chin
Local Summer Socials and Church News Pages
Horton and Hurlbut families visit relatives in Nashua and Osage. Mrs Hurlbut remains ill at home. Gail Seeley returns after visiting sisters in Nashua. Iowa Baptist assembly set for Iowa Falls next Friday with Loryda Wilam and Cora Straw Will as delegates. Miss Maude Hough visits Emme Seely in Osage. Revs Woods to close pastorate and move to Marble Rock with best wishes from community.
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Horton
A. Hurlbut
Nashua
B. M. Potter
Bray
Bulm
Waterloo
Sarah Hurlbut
Gail Seeley
Iowa Baptist Assembly
Iowa Falls
Mi Loryda Wilam
Cora Straw
B. Y.P. Iday
Maude Hough
Osage
Emme Seely
D. Young
Charles Ci
Woods
Tax levied by smoke in Manchester health wealth and hap
London Times reports a six year inquiry on smoke effects in Manchester. The air pollution study says smoke harms health wealth and appearance and imposes a broad tax on goods and personal costs. Estimated annual cost of the smoke tax is under 750000 pounds with potential 16 to 20 percent savings on building upkeep if air were cleaner. House painters gain little from the pollution.
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London Times
Manchester
Pioneer Fourth Celebrated at Frontier Capital Site
An Iowa historical sketch notes a July 1869 celebration at the site of the former frontier capital with a flag unfurled from a dead oak, a feast transported by wagon, and an oration by Jo Frierson after reading the Declaration of Independence. A Cincinnati whisky barrel anecdote and a police blotter item follow with a 2-year-old Brooklyn resident sentenced to 29 days in the work house as a garter inspector.
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Iowa
Benj. FP. Shambaugh
T| State Historical Society
Brent University
Capitol
Iowa River
Jo Frierson
Horros
New York
Carl Dietrich
Brooklyn
Carl
Jessie Marrin
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