Rare Tibetan Tanjur Book Found Printed in China
William Richard former vice president of the American Numismatic Society says he owns a rare Tibetan Buddhist text the Tanjur printed more than 1 000 years ago with movable type. He claims the copy predates Gutenberg by 700 years and notes ink color affects value with red silver and gold editions. The only other known copy in the United States is at the American Museum of Natural History.
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William Richard
American Numismatic Society
China
Richard
Tibet
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Orient
Mr. Richard
American Museum of Natural History
Kienlung
Philadelphia Inquirer
Straws and Painted Lips at the Soda Fountain
A Chicago Journal quotation notes a soda fountain boy claiming straws reveal wind directions but that the real clue lies in painted lips. He says pretty lips drive straw use, suggesting dolled up girls keep lipstick from washing off with soda and napkins.
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Chicago Journal
German Woman Lawyer Breaks Ground in Criminal Court
Fraulein Dr. Munk of Berlin served as defendant counsel for a man charged with street robbery marking the first time a woman appeared as an attorney in German criminal courts. Reactions varied from speculation on feminine lawyers' attire to potential moderating influence in court, with praise for Munk's cleverness and assurance.
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Fraulein Dr. Munk
Berlin
Fraulein Munk
Weaving Industry of Peru Continues Growth
A report notes a rise in Peru's industrial activity with textiles leading the way. Local cotton and wool production supports profitable cotton mills producing sail cloth towels and heavy goods. There are 1015 looms and about fifteen million yards produced yearly. Woolen industry expected to expand.
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Peru
Cactus Joe Notes Progress in Crimson Gulch
In a backcountry exchange, progress is debated as wild lawless crime shifts from Hoss thieves to taxicab robbers signaling wary improvement in Crimson Gulch.
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Crimson Gulch
Cactus Joe
No Examinations For Railway Clerk To Be Held Soon
The U S Civil Service Commission warned against misleading ads for civil service schools promising a railway postal clerk exam. No such exam has been announced and timing is unknown. Seek authentic info from local representatives or the Washington office. the commission maintains reps in many cities.
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Washington, D. C
United States Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
Commission
Custom House
California Iowans Send Greetings to the Old Home State
The Iowa Association of Southern California invites Hawkeyes in California to visit its headquarters at Continental National Bank Los Angeles for aid and social events. It promotes the Iowa Admission Day dinner December 28 and the annual NS deouniy picnic plus summer outings at Bixby Park Long Beach. Secretary C H Parsons offers information free of charge.
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Iowa Association of Southern California
Iowa Association of Southern California (Incorporated
Southland
California
Iowa
Continental National Bank
Main
Ninth Streets
Los Angeles
Canada
Bixby Park
Long Beach
C. H. Parsons
THE
Sewing Exhibit by School Sewing Department
An exhibit of articles made by the high school sewing department is on display with many suitable Christmas gifts. Viewings are available Thursday and Friday this week from 3 30 to 5 o clock in the afternoon.
The Girl with Long Skirts Avoids Stocking Holes
A lighthearted note remarks that a girl wearing long skirts need not fret over holes in her stockings, implying resilience or carefree fashion in the era.
Poultry Show Promises Big Fairfield County Event
Fairfield county poultry association reports all committees ready for the show set for December 18 to 22. Premium lists circulate countywide including Philadelphia. Exhibitors urged to enter birds by Monday at 5 o clock. Concert by the 133rd Regimental band Tuesday night. Dagle to discuss poultry topics nightly during the event. Entry blanks available from L H Alexander or Farm Bureau office.
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The
Poultry Association
Philadelphia
Penn
Fairfield
133Rd Regimental
Dagle
L. H. Alexander
Farm Bureau Office
Runaway Horses Parade Through Town Attracts Crowd
A runaway horse team owned by Arthur Johnson, east of Fairfield, drew a large crowd as the team bolted from a wagon. Johnson was knocked down after being kicked in the hip while stopping the team near West Burlington Street. The horses bolted through the square to Chautauqua park, damaging two Ford cars slightly near the electric light office before being stopped. no injuries to the horses.
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Arthur Johnson
Fairfield
Mr. Johnson
West Burlington Stret
East Burlington Street
Chautauqua Park
Electric Light Company
Ford
Iowa Retains Championship in 1922 Football Season
The 1922 Iowa football team finished the season as western conference contenders, defeating Upper Iowa, the state normal, Simpson, and Drake by large margins, beating Chicago on its field, and winning 28-5 in Detroit despite a sleet storm. A harsh Test came at Rock Island against Northwestern where Iowa, hampered by suspected poisoning, tied 5-5. no opponent had crossed Iowa’s goal line in two seasons.
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State University
John E. Briggs
Iowa
Upper Iowa
State Normal
Simpson
Drake
Chicago
Marshall Field
Northwestern
Constitution of Iowa compiled by State Historical Society
A handy pocket edition of the Iowa constitution issued with the 1857 text and all amendments. Benj. F. Shambaugh wrote the historical introduction and prepared the index. Six amendments have been added not counting the 1882 prohibitory amendment later declared invalid. Leather bound for pocket carry.
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Iowa
State Historical Society of
Benj. F. Shambaugh
Annual Farm Bureau Meeting Set for January Fourth
The Jefferson county Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting in Fairfield on January 4. A committee coordinates the event with each township tour presenting ten minutes of activity. Liberty township has announced a vocal music duet by Mrs. Fred Cochran and Mrs. S. H. Watkins. The day includes a cafeteria lunch. Also noted is Reverend Throw of Grand Junction Presbyterian Church defending his stance amid Legion criticism. Explorers seek the North Pole despite cold feet.
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Farm Bureau
Jefferson County
Fairfield
Liberty Township
Fred Cochran
S. H. Watkins
Reverend Throw
Grand Junction Presbyterian Church
Boone
American Legion Committee
Legion
The
Personal notes and obituaries in Jefferson County
Mrs H W Morrison leaves for Warsaw Illinois to spend holidays with relatives. A son was born Friday to Mr and Mrs Chas Griffith at Jefferson County hospital. Mrs Henry Skate of Rock Island visits city after death of her mother Mrs Margaret Miller. Mr and Mrs Dan Trout of Scottsdale Pa return with remains of Mrs Miller for burial. Mrs Trout formerly Carrie Miller. Arthur Anderson of Ambere Wisconsin visits mother Mrs Anna Anderson. Dr Chester Fordyce buys Leggett property on East Broadway to move February first. Mr and Mrs Jacob Miller return home to Davenport after funeral of Mrs Miller. Jefferson County official family hosts Sheriff and Mrs Walter Harris for oyster supper. Guy Jones resigns as Penn Township assessor. successor to be named. Last Jefferson County board of supervisors meeting set for December 28 to close 1922 proceedings ahead of January 2, 1923 session. J H Mullenix building a church near Keosauqua spends weekend there.
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H. W. Morrison
Warsaw
Chas. Griffith
Jefferson County Hospital
Henry Skate
Rock Island
Margaret Miller
Dan Trout
Scottsdale
Trout
Carrie Miller
Arthur Anderson
Ambere
Wis
Anna Anderson
Chester Fordyce
Leggett
East Broadway
Jacob Miller
Davenport
Jefferson County
Walter Harris
Guy Jones
Penn Township
Jefferson County Board of Supervisors
J. H. Mullenix
Keosauqua
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Namrop
Civil Service Commission
Monarch Groceries
Brown Cash Grocery
East Side Square
North Pole
L. Merley
Richland
D. W. Brown
John’ J. Black
Dale Street
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
T. E. Smith
Packwood
Santa Claus
T. We
Reg
Pyrex Ware
Allen-Streed Cc
Christmas
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