Social and civic events highlight Iowa D A R notes
F. F. Campbell and Effie K. Jones address social work topics while Mrs. Oberman leads child labor study efforts. Lincoln home hosts birthday gathering. Sun Dial and Washington chapters report papers on Florence Italy and a Royal Governor. Engagement news and public notices rounded out by local civic announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Campbell
Pittsburg
Effie K. Jones
Waterloo
F. F. Faville
Marie L. Oberman
Chicago
Government Bureau of Labor
The New Shirts The New Silk Dresses The Tilden Store
The Tilden Store showcases new shirts and silk dresses arriving for the season. Local shoppers are invited to view fresh styles and prices in a feature display promoting updated wardrobe options.
Local Social Events Outline For Upcoming Evenings
Prof and Mrs Stevenson host card night tomorrow. Chi Chi club meets tonight with Miss Jennie Williams. Prof and Mrs McMurray host dinner next Wednesday. Sigma Delta club of Nevada meets with Mrs James Gilchrist Saturday. Mrs Ole Egemo entertained Dorcas society Monday. Mrs McMurray and Mrs Colburn host hearts next Tuesday at the McMurray home. Bachelor Clios plan a progressive party from downtown to college tomorrow. Prep Pan Hellenic dance planned at Champlin's hall February 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Stange
Jennie Medlyea Beyer
The
Sigma Delta Club of
Nevada
James Gilchrist
Congregational Ladies Plan At Home Afternoon Event
The Congregational ladies will hold their at home this afternoon in the church parlors with Mrs. C. E. Caine as hostess.
Griffin Couple Invites Dance at Smiths Hall Tuesday
Mr and Mrs H L Griffin issue invitations for a dancing party at Smiths Hall on Tuesday evening February 14.
Townspeople Enjoy Evenings at Justin McCarthy Home
A bob load of townspeople enjoyed a ride to the Justin McCarthy home south of town Monday evening where a pleasant time was spent at cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin McCarthy
Mrs Peasley Hosts St Johns Guild Afternoon
Mrs M Peasley entertained the St Johns Guild Thursday afternoon. The gathering included sewing and was followed by light refreshments.
Bloomington school debate and box social raises funds
Ed Carey’s Bloomington school hosted a debate and box social last Friday night with large attendance. The event drew a total of 36 dollars 90 cents and was described as highly enjoyable by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Carey
Bloomington
Mabel Clark Takes Chaperone Role for Kappa Delta Girls
Mrs. Mabel Clark accepted the chaperone position for the Kappa Delta girls and began duties last Saturday. Former chaperone Mrs. A A Quint now resides in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Clark
Kappa Delta
A. A Quint
Chicago
T. Y. L. Club Meeting With Miss Ethel Underwood
The T. Y. L. club met Tuesday evening with Miss Ethel Underwood. While the young ladies did needlework, she read a paper on travel. Light refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Underwood
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Meeting Named
The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the M. FE. church will meet Tuesday at 2 30 PM with Mrs F T Mc Lain 720 Duff Ave. Leader Mrs Westerman. social committee Mesdames Stultz Wasser and N H Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Foreign Missionary Society of the
M. FE
F. T. McLain
Duff Ave
Westerman
Manning Hosts 500 Club Meeting With Walkey Guest
Mrs. M. A. Manning hosted a Friday afternoon 500 club gathering with all members present except one, Mrs Walkey serving as a guest to fill the vacancy. Fine refreshments followed the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Manning
Mra Walkey
Milford Club Holds Regular Meeting With Valentine Theme
The Milford club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Philip Allen presiding as fifteen members attended. Members responded to roll call with Valentine verses and hunted candy hearts, a contest won by Mrs. A. C. Vail for picture prizes. An appetizing luncheon followed business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Club
Philip Allen
A. C. Vail
Club guest Julia Molde noted by attendees
Nevada Representative The G A R ladies met Monday in Odd Fellows hall in regular session. Due to railroad block, the state inspector did not arrive and installation was postponed. Next regular meeting set for February 20 in the library assembly room. Omega Delta sorority sent invitations for an at home honoring chaperone Miss Caroline Laird and patronesses Mrs. W. M. Beyer, Mrs. Lee Williams at 823 West Street on February eleven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Dial
C. H. Stange
Winifred Tilden
Florence
Italy
Miss Tilden
Sylvester
American Monthly
Minnie Rice
Longfellow
Jennie McElyea Beyer
Marston
Odd Fellows Hall
Library
The
Omega Delta Sorority
Caroline Laird
W. M. Bar
W. Beyer
Lee Williams
West Street
Tudor and English Lake Country Topics Highlight Club
Mrs. Tinsley entertained the Non pareil club yesterday afternoon. Roll call was responded to by current events. Mrs. Dyer gave a paper on Tudor Sovereigns and Mrs. Flint on the English lake country. Dainty luncheon was served by the hostess.
Mrs A V Storm Hosts Recital Reception for Miss Ridgeway
Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Storm entertained after a Saturday recital honoring Miss Katherine Ridgeway. Mrs. Fae LaGrange Lyman of Grinnell, a former Storm Lake pupil and Ridgeway’s former pianist, attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Storm
Katherine Ridgeway
Fae LaGrange Lyman
Grinnell
Storm
Storm Lake
State Federation of Women's Clubs Plans Sioux City Meeting
The executive board met in Des Moines to finalize plans for the statewide gathering in Sioux City from May 16 to 19. Featured speakers include Caroline Bartlett Crane of Kalamazoo Mich for civics and health, and Professor Beaton of Wisconsin for literature and library extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Federation of Women's Club
Des Moines
Sioux City
Caroline Bartlett Crane
Kalamazoo
Mich
Beaton
Wisconsin
W. O. Keefe
Nebraska
Valentine Themed Tea Party For Sixty Guests
Mr and Mrs J G Tilden and Mr and Mrs Frank Linebaugh hosted a Tuesday evening gathering for about sixty guests. Invitations read Tea at 6 30 with cards. Guests paired by heart shaped score cards, then dined at red carnation adorned tables and enjoyed a four course luncheon served by Misses Winifred Tilden Beulah Crawford Helen Bray and Mabel Payton followed by a social hour of cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stanton
E. D. Hadley
Des Moines
Ben Franklin
Hadley
J. R. Lincoln
John Wentworth
New Hampshire
Edward Wentworth
Ames
Dward Wentworth
Sun Dial
Clara Dutton Thompson
Captain Hadley
Hermine
Jeanette Knapp
Margaret Ventch
Mildred Potts
Paul Drew
Tilden
Linebaugh
C. G. Lee
L. C. Tilden
Gladys Hultz
Loretta Harriman
Norma Lee
Anna Sutherland
Kennedy
Ruth Barrett
Shirley Storm
Lucia Lippincott
Josephine Hungerford
Rosalie Harris
Elizabeth McKim
Marie Stephens
Laura Conaway
J. G. Tilden
Frank Linebaugh
Winifred Tilden
Beulah Crawford
Helen Bray
Mabel Payton
Notice of Story County drainage district formation
Legal notice informs affected landowners in Story County Iowa of a petition filed July 26 1910 to establish a drainage district and appoint an engineer to survey lands for a main tile drain and laterals A and B with specific start points lengths directions and connections to existing tiles, and that engineer John M Wells has filed findings recommending establishment of the district and drain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Garberson
Elias Carey
Jane Carey
Jane R. Carey
Nellie A. Carey
Adeline M. Carey
Seal A. Carey
Edward V. Carey
Ernest G. Carey
W. M. Greeley
A. P. Griffith
A. A. Whitinger
A. L. Dayton
Aetna Life Insurance Co
Fay Tayor Parley Sheldon
Northern Trust Co
Chicago
W. M. Hardy
E. C. Potter
Charles A. Thompson
William Diggins
Chass A. Thompson
H. C. Thompson
Franklin Township
C. A. Bond
Milford Township
Story County
Iowa
Fay Taylor
R. A. Griffith
Board of Supervisors
Said
John M. Wells
Nevada
Theerof
Speeding Motorist Confronted by wary Constable
A motorist clashes with a hedge hiding constable Copper who accuses him of speeding by two miles on a measured road. The motorist denies guilt and cites possible sergeant’s involvement, noting the sergeant is “in the pigsty.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copper
Robert
London
Faithful Woman Quote by Ingersoll
A quotation from Ingersoll asserts women are far more faithful than men. It contrasts a man pursuing a wife into ruin with a woman lifting a degraded man from mire and embracing him as an angel, describing female steadfastness and compassion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingersoll
He Wasn’t Able to Clear It Up He Cleared Out
A quip from the Baltimore American notes a cashier failed to straighten the company’s muddled books. He promised explanation but disappeared, leaving the mess behind and no resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Untitled Travel Anecdote Incongruities
An oddly phrased reminiscence questions if any serious accident occurred while traveling and notes a personal anecdote of meeting a wife during travel abroad. The dialogue hints at reflection on travel dangers and marital origins without clear events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Franklin Quote On Idleness And Toil
A historic proverb attributed to Franklin warns that idleness breeds trouble while unnecessary ease leads to grievous toil. The remark emphasizes discipline and purposeful effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Boy leads stubborn St Bernard up road
A small boy tries to guide a large St Bernard along a road. A passerby asks where they are headed and the boy replies that the dog must first show the way. The scene captures a humorous moment relayed by Argonaut.
Notable Exchange About Work In Melodrama
A Washington Herald quip features a character earning two dollars a night by imitating horse hoof beats in a melodrama. The exchange notes humor about livelihood in theater and performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Herald
Her Bad Habit and A Wife’s Cold Meat Teaching
A brief quip from the Detroit Free Press notes a woman who continually teaches the wife a new way of serving cold meat. The remark reflects social friction and humor in domestic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Iree Press
Integrity and knowledge quote attributed to Johnson
A concise maxim notes that integrity without knowledge is weak while knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful. The statement emphasizes the balance between ethical character and informed wisdom. It underscores the danger of acting without virtue and the weakness of virtue without understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
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Puritan
E. C Worthington
Lincoln
William Thompson
Edyth
Charles Lucas Howard
Miss Thompson
Howard
Prof
Mrs. Stevenson
Chi Chi Club
Jennie Williams
Mrs. McMurray
Ole Egemo
Dorcas Society of the Lutheran Churcn
Mrs. Colburn
Hearts
McMurray
Bachelor Clios
Down Tow
College
Champlins Hall
Julia Molde
Argonaut
Shoop
Sh ’ Roops
Cagwin’s
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