Wind and Rain Fail to Dampen the Clubwomen Spirit
Iowa City hosts the eleventh biennial Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs as wind and rain fail to dampen enthusiasm. Waterloo and Cedar Falls delegates take prominent roles. Mrs Marion McFarland Walker presides. Mrs RE. L. Johnson elected delegate to New York biennial. Miss Fannie Filling alternates. Effie McCollum Jones extends Waterloo invitation for next meeting. a new hospital wing opens. attendance rising with solid organization and momentum.
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D. N. Hurd
Iowa City
Iowa Federation of Woman's Clubs
Ely
Towa
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Marion McFarland Walker
F. H. Ridgeway
Hampton
Federation
RE. L. Johnson
Reclamation
New York City
Fannie Filling
Eagle Grove
Harriet Lake
Mary H. Bliss
Town Falls
C. B. Turner
Iowa Falls
State Federation
BE. L. Johnson
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Diamond Ring Clash Reveals Ring's Ownership Dispute
A colored woman, Tally Jackson, is jailed after a diamond ring reappeared in police custody. Sheriff Henderson seized the ring and $7.77 from Jackson and $1.10 from a companion during a search, placing the ring in Justice Walter French's court awaiting possession ruling. The writ of Teplevin and bond of $228 set May 26 for a hearing. appraisals value the ring at $140, with investigators doubting theft and officers citing highway robbery charges against the women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tally Jackson
Henderson
Justice McMurray
Jackson
Leighton
Walter French
Cotton
Sherif Henderson
Chiat Leighton
President and party visit Lee birthplace in Virginia
On May 20 President Wilson and party took a Mayflower voyage back from New York and landed at Wakefield and Stratford in Virginia to view the birthplaces of Robert E. Lee and George Washington. They entered a dense wood by flatboat and arrived at the Lee home, now occupied by Dr. and Mrs. Stewart. The president toured the birthplace, inspected colonial furniture, and thanked the Stewarts for their hospitality before visiting the Washington monument on the return voyage.
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Wilson
Washington
Tee
Capital
Washington, D. C
New York
Wakefield
Stratford
George Washington
Robert BE. Lee
Lee
Virginia
Margaret Wilson
Howe
Anna Cothran
Grayson
Luckett
Vna
Lee Homestead
Robert B. Lee
United States
Stewart
General Lee
Stewarts
Masslower the Dent
Congress
Former Iowa Singer Impresses Audience Despite Rain
Miss Lucile Tewksbury Stevenson, a renowned former Des Moines soprano, gave a recital at First Methodist church that drew applause despite rain preventing a larger audience. Waterloo pianist Agnes Bodholdt also earned praise for her selections. Also notes a called meeting of Waterloo Lodge No. 105 A F and A M at Mason temple Friday May 21 for third degree work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Tewksbury Stevenson
Galcaga
Lucile Tewksbury Stevenson
First Methodist Church
Waterloo
Agnes Bodholdt
Stevenson
Des Moines
Masouii Temple
Music Teachers Convention Notes at Majestic Theatre
The society showcases a strong program with ten New Wampton voices at the Majestic Theatre tonight. Delegates plan a banquet at the Russell-Lamison hotel as performers like Jack Leonard and Rossetter G. Cole draw attention. several speakers and artists, including Edna Ellison and Mrs. MacDowell, are noted though health issues affect attendance.
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Society of Music Teachers of
Iuwa
Ths
Wampton Voices
Dharna
Majestic Theatre
Frank Nagel
Highland Park College
Des Moines
Society
M. L. Bartlett
Edward MacDowell
Fx Power Chica
Russell-Lamison
Rossetter G. Cole
Grinnell
Iowa
al the
Chicago
Publicity ring case and Cedar Rapids Waterloo opener postponed
The man who visited police headquarters declined publicity unless the ring belonged to him and offered to let the owner inspect the stone. The sheriff reports another visit where the ring was deemed not his property. The Cedar Rapids Waterloo opener was postponed noon today due to wet grounds. a double header will be played later and the series ends Saturday before a seven day trip. Ed Scherling longtime Parkersburg merchant dies at 56 after brain trouble. He leaves a widow and son Louis. burial in Dubuque with services at the house prior.
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Jays
Sparkersburg
Parkersburg
Scherling
John
Louis
Dubuque
Local Temperature Readings From Historical Notes
Fragmentary OCR lists temperatures for various dates and locations with scattered digits and codes. Key entries include values around the 50s to 80s range and multiple year-like annotations, offering a partial snapshot of daily readings from a Buchanan Optical source.
Bailey in Riggs bank suit clashes with Judge McCoy
Washington May 20 argument in the Riggs bank injunction case against Secretary McAdoo and Comptroller Williams opened with a clash between former Senator Bailey and Justice McCoy. Bailey threatened to withdraw. McCoy warned he would refuse to hear further remarks. The dispute centered on admitting an affidavit about relations with bankrupt broker Lewis Johnson & Co. Bailey questioned the judge’s rulings and warned further improper remarks would trigger withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Riggs Bank
McAdoo
Williams
District Supreme Court
Bailey
Justice McCoy
Lewis Johnson & Co
New Hair Removal Method Promises Easy Fuzz Free Skin
Beauty notes describe a Delatone treatment to remove facial and neck hair. A paste of Delatone and water is applied, rubbed off in a few minutes, then skin washed to reveal hairless surface. Warns to buy genuine Delatone to avoid failure.
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Lfw.c
Ware
Mme
Emies Kut
Camille Saint Saens
Flies Kutscherra
Heder
Saint Saens
Goodyear West
H. Roemer
Mer
Salem Street
Waterloo Lodge
Sharps
Flas
Buchanan Optical
Gam
Urch
Sen. Bailey
Judge I Riggs
Gage
Russell
Boston
de Lux
Russell's
Perfection
Russel’s
Lexington
Russells
Henderson Drug CO
Commercial Street
Traatees
F. J. Hacker & Co
Cutler Hardware Company
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