Iowa Sunday School leaders re-elected at Des Moines meeting
Rev. William H. Beachler of Waterloo was re-elected president of the Iowa State Sunday School association at Ply mouth Congregational church centerday afternoon. Marion D. Woode and W. D. La Fores were renamed first and second vice presidents as officials and executive committee members were re-elected. Clinton named next convention city. A closing pageant in Des Moines drew about 590 pupils depicting the history of religious education.
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Des Moines
William H. Beachler
Waterloo
Iowa State Sunday School Association
Plymouth Congregational Church
Marion D. Woode
W. D. la Fores
Marshalltown
John A. Bliss
Diagonal
Grant McPherrin
Dest Moines
Murphy
Shenandoah
Athearn
Nll
M. Sanderlin
Pella
Wilson
Ita
Hva Marshall Shonis
Chisago
Women
National Peace Party
General Assembly
Clinton
Hatch Pheasants at State Preserve
Des Moines reports that over 4 000 ring neck pheasants have hatched at the state game preserve on the Iowa State Fairgrounds with about 1 000 more due soon. This is the largest single season hatch since 1918 and hundreds more will be released to county preserves in July. Hawks and ground squirrels have caused some losses, but traps on two poles catch hawks. the birds thrive in Iowa climates with a closed season until 1917 as stockpiles build.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Iowa
Walker tops bids for liquor license in West Virginia
Bhuefields West Virginia June 25 Samuel G Walker a wealthy mine owner offers millions for a liquor license in Offers Mill. The article notes his status among the region's wealthiest residents.
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Bhuefields
W. Va
Samuel G. Walker
Q Ban Hair Color Restorer Promises Darker Hair
An advertising notice touts Q Ban Hair Color Restorer for gray hair and scalp. It claims to darken gray hair, stop dandruff and itching, and leave hair soft and thick. The product is sold by Dr. Hansen & Pletcher's Drug Store in Waterloo and is offered with a guarantee.
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Dr. Hansen & Pletcher's Drug Store
Waterloo
Polly's Dream Lesson Ends In Lamb Transformation
Polly annoys her mother with chores and a pull to rest. A witch grants one wish leading Polly to become a lamb, chased by kids and mockingly treated. She wakes to find it was a dream, resolves to help her mother and values family work.
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Polly
Dreamland
McChire Newspaper Syndicate
Liquor Entrepreneurs Seek WV State Liquor Privilege Deal
A Southern West Virginia liquor man proposes to the state government to pay the entire debt of 2393929.50 with interest over ten years and allocate 600000 annually for permanent improvements, provided he gains the sole right to sell liquor in West Virginia.
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West Virginia
Things Theatrical Here At Home At The Plaza
Elsie Janis headlines at the Plaza with Betty in Search of a Thrill and will return today. She also wrote the play and has drawn large crowds from past appearances. Tomorrow and Sunday feature The Moth and the Flame, with more film reels including two comedies and Hearts and Swords. The Grand shows The Diamond From the Sky today with Lottie Pickford and Irving Cummings, plus three other reels. The Crystal presents The Man at the Throttle a home made photoplay shot in Waterloo with local actors O J Fullerton Mario Good Herman Milter Raymond Shaw Arthur Stolte H J Wagner and others. part directed by Stolte.
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the Plaza
Elsie Janis
THE
Crystal
Waterloo
Des Moines
Creston
Dr. O. J. Fullerton
Mario Good
Herman Milter
Raymond Shaw
Arthur G. Stolte
H.J. Wagner
Mr. Stolte
Contests Held With Physical Examinations Saturday Monday
The event awards to the most perfect contestants with examinations from 4 to 5 80 and 6 30 to p m on Saturday and Monday. Winners announced Tuesday evening at the closing session. Physical Director Jacob Bintz leads with R F Seymour of Cedar Falls and doctors Sage and Everall as lieutenants. Measurements and hygienic condition to be evaluated for scoring.
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Jacob Bintz
R. F. Seymour
Cedar Falls
Ilawa State Teachers’ College
Fred C. Sage
Hen C. Everall
Movie Men To Take Miss Clark's Wedding
Speaker Champ Clark plans to obtain motion pictures of his daughter Genevieve’s wedding but will keep the film for private library use only. He opposes public exhibition and says the wedding should not be made a circus. Real estate transfers list several property dealings in Waterloo and surrounding areas.
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Miss Clark
Bowling Green
Champ Clark
Genevieve
Clark
Physics Contest Opens Saturday and Monday
Much interest centers on the physics contest for youths aged six to eighteen as part of the Waterloo event this year. Prizes are promised for top performers.
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Waterloo
County Spelling and Arithmetic Contest Notices
The annual spelling and arithmetic content will be held at East High School starting 10 50 tomorrow under County Superintendent Myers. About 80 contestants compete with up to three from each township and medals and cash prizes await winners. A picnic dinner is planned at Lincoln Park at noon if weather permits.
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East High School
Myers
Linealn Park
Contestant to Wear Hedge Named “contest ant” for Exam
The piece notes the final of three examinations for uniform certificates, with July and August sessions to follow summer school. Miyers will attend the county superintendents conference called by the state superintendent at Ames next week.
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Miyers
Ames
Ship Renaming During War Sparks Moral Debate
The Norwegian Shipping Gazette cites a German submarine attack on the steamship Davanger. The Davanger previously sailed as the Ceylon and, upon discovery of name changes, the captain was warned the vessel sailed under a false name. The submarine gave the crew time to abandon before firing.
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Christiania
Norwegian Shipping Gazette
Davanger
Ceylon
Pavanger
Jas
Silver Flower Bashe Gift To Miss Clark In St Touts Tone
The text describes a ceremony in which a Silver Flower Bashe gift is given to Miss Genevieve Clark daughter of Champ Clark with a wedding rumored at the Clark home in Bowing Green Maine A New Orleans editor Dave Maple Thompson is mentioned as part of the scene Senator William J Stone selected the gift More details touch on fashion trends hair nets and a broader note on industrial and irrigation topics from the era.
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St. Touts
Genevieve Clark
Champ Clark
Dave Maple
Resinol claims eczema relief with new ointment
The advertisement touts Hesinal and Resinol products as cures for eczema itching and skin eruptions. It asserts deep skin penetration reduces inflammation and prevents relapse, urging doctors’ prescriptions and pharmacist sale of Hesinal Ointment and Hesinol Soap.
Hair Washing Tip From Early Advert Is Hempseed Oil Based
An old time ad copy promotes washing hair with plain oilseed coconut or plant oils. It claims soapfree formula cleans thoroughly, leaves hair soft and bright, dries quickly, and is cheap enough to supply a family for months. It suggests ready availability at pharmacies.
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Eyestoy
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