Local visitors and summer guests gather in Des Moines and beyond
Des Moines visitors include Mr and Mrs D C Barringer and Mrs C A Jensen while Sioux City sees Mr and Mrs Max Baumgartner and daughter Helen. Drake University students Wayne Masters and Bob Barringey return home for summer. Jean Murray of Los Angeles visits her parents Mr and Mrs Dave Murray. Akron Iowa residents Mr and Mrs Ralph Rasmussen and children spend the week with relatives. Verna Sprout, an Iowa University student, summers with her parents. Mr and Mrs Robert Orcutt and daughter visit Armes with Mrs Orcutt's parents. A H H Henningsen and Mrs Lloyd Lead and two children come from Albion for a visit. Mrs Wilbur Delursen returns to Omaha after a few days with her parents. Lydia England and daughter and granddaughter of Muscatine visit Mrs H N Osher and sister Mrs A H Henningsen. A shower for Linda Gale Martinson, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Chris Martinson, is held with lunch and gifts.
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D. C. Barringer
C. A. Jensen
Des Moines
Max Baumgartner
Helen
Sioux City
Wayne Masters
Bob Barringey
Drake University
Jean Murray
Los Anprelis
Dave Murray
Ralph Rasmussen
Akron
Iowa
Verna Sprout
Iowa University
A. W. Richardson
Robert Orcutt
Armes
Joundgren
Rochester
Rouchester
Chester Lundgren
Madison
South Dakota
Lundgren
Wilmur Delursen
Omaha
A. L. ‘Phoresur
Lydia England
Muscatine
Kingland
H. N. Osher
A. H. Henningsen
Eyes deserve regular exams and proper glasses
Dr. C. R. Kitchen urges eye health with regular exams and correctly fitted glasses. He warns that ill sight can cause headaches and strain and stresses protecting children’s vision through school attendance and early checks.
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C. RR. Kitchen
Local Notes And Visitors In North Iowa Communities
Miss Myrtie Simonsen heads to Valley Falls Kansas for weeks with brother Dr Raymond Simonsen and family. Various relatives, weddings and births noted as Lambs, Hagstroms, Masters, Knudsons and Jansen family ties. A 9 lb 11 oz son born to Mr and Mrs Leo Stewart at Holy Family Hospital June 22. 26th Division reunion set for Dallas Texas September 1. Rosemary Kuhile recovering from a bullet wound in the stomach at Hartley hospital. A farm snake incident near Volga reported.
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Myrtie Simonsen
Raymond Simonsen
Valley Falls
Kanie
Hartley Hospital
Rosemary Kuhile
Soap Bark Story from South American Indians
Early South American ruins reveal knowledge of soap bark used by two civilizations. The soap may have been an ointment similar to Cleopatra's perfumed oil, serving as a cleansing agent rather than a soap.
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South America
First US steam vehicle Orukter Amphibolos in 1804
Oliver Evans invented the first steam propelled vehicle named Orukter Amphibolos in 1804. Philadelphians watched as the machine roared along, entered the Delaware River, then moved away slowly. The note adds that the army later perfected its amphibious landing craft 137 years afterward.
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United States
Oliver Evans
Delaware
Army
Sugar Beet Industry Expenditure Totals Across Sectors
The sugar beet industry spends millions annually on farm and factory machinery trucks autos fuel oils gas chemicals rubber leather steel lumber cement paper tools and related items with about 35 million dollars devoted to freight and substantial sums for other products.
Cycling rules urged to ride on the right side
In many states riders are advised to travel on the right for safety, though some laws require left side riding. The guidance emphasizes following the accepted rightward rule to protect bicyclists and others on the road.
Tipping customs through history and the scaffold joke
The piece recounts how tipping exists to reward service and notes a medieval custom where condemned prisoners tipped the executioner before the scaffold. It frames tipping as a historical practice tied to expectations of favor or mercy.
Woodcock's Eyes See Enemies While Probing Ground
The woodcock has eyes set far back in its head to spot predators as its long bill digs deep for worms. This adaptation lets it detect threats while foraging underground.
Hero Color Blind John Paul Jones War Hero
Historical note mentions John Paul Jones as a famed U S naval officer and notes gender imbalance in color vision challenges among men and few women. The piece reflects on perception of heroism and disability in naval history.
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John Paul Jones
U. S
Air Technique Used to Cure Fish in Lon don Firm Method
A London based company developed an air curing method originally for wood used in airplane propeller blades and has adapted it for curing fish. The process leverages controlled air flow to preserve fish quality and extend shelf life. The shift highlights cross industry reuse of technology from aviation to aquaculture.
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London
Fat Use in Industry Shapes Everyday Goods
Used fat supports production of nylons textiles bathroom fixtures linoleum paints wallpaper and other common household items, reflecting its role across multiple industries in creating everyday products.
Fresh Olives Preserve Freshness With Oil Layer
Advice notes that to keep olives fresh after opening, add a thin layer of olive oil on top of the liquid in the bottle. This creates a seal to slow exposure to air and prolongs flavor and texture.
Fuel Injection Devices Replace Carburetors in Engines
Automotive engineers pursue fuel injecting systems to replace carburetors. These devices use diverse fuels to prevent knocking and improve engine performance.
New Invisible Eyes Contact Lenses
New Invisible Eyes contact lenses fit under the eyelid and remain unseen. Over 10,000 people in the United States wear them for cosmetics or because they work for corneal conditions and scars where other lenses fail.
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United States
Capacity of the Heart Ejects 6 Ounces Per Beat Daily Sum
The human heart weighs about 10 ounces and is roughly the size of a fist. Each contraction ejects about six ounces of blood, totaling roughly 20 tons pumped daily.
Hevea Rubber Tree Matures After About Twelve Years
The hevea tree does not produce rubber until roughly 12 years after planting, a long maturation period before yielding commercial sap.
Popular Draft Horses Across U S Accounts
A government census shows Percherons as the most popular draft horses among farmers in the United States. The report compares different breeds and highlights Percherons leading in usage and preference across rural areas.
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U. 5
United States
First Six Day Race Held In Madison Square Garden
The first six day bike race took place in 1891 at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Men rode solo for 142 hours with only 10 minute rests, setting a landmark endurance event in cycling history.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Turkish Towels Need Care to Preserve Fiber Quality
The practice of towel processing risks damaging yarn fibers as excessive handling mats loops and weakens the fabric. Proper treatment helps prevent breakage and maintains softness and fullness of Turkish towels.
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Linda Gale
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C. R. Kitchen
Optometrist
North 6Th
Estherville
Watson Theatre
Graettinger, Kowa
Merton OF the
Red Skelton
Virginia O'Brien
Green Dolphin ST
Lana Turner
Richard Hart
Donna Reed
Blondie
Gust Hagstrom
Javing Hagstrom
Cheaga
AST Lamidgren
Herman
Robert Misenbast
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Lea Micko
M. Weinholzer
Carl Esenbast
Gert Masters
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Ralph Masters
George Taylor
Waterloo
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Kenneth
Modale
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Red Jewell
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Thelma Knnidson
South Bent
Indiana
RK. CG. Murray
Barbara Jo
Birmingham
Alabama
Ss Murray
C. O. Wikert
Murray
Volga
Division Association
Dallas
Texas
Jack KE
Hughes
Capital Station
Austin
Wilbur Jansen
Immetsbore Hospital
the Times
R. J. Jensen
Robbie
the Lakes
Joe Schultz
Yuma
Arizona
R. S. Knutsen
Schultz
Castalia
Pearl Sande
S. O. Sande
Minneapolis
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O. L. Thoreson
Miss Sande
Graettinger
Graetting
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Dickens
Lake
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Ray McKinley
Jimmy Smith
Tex
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Jay TL
Lawler’s Park Beach
Roh Arnolds Park
Jimmy
Ofrice
EVRY
W. A. Marley Real Estate
Graettinger, Iowa
Bud Hamilton
Casper
CAP
Nelson Palo Alto
Joe Marsh
United States Brewera Foundation
Independent Theatre
the Farmers Mutual
Hail Insurance Co
Des Moines, Iowa
J. J. Skow
Hand’s Base Ball Park
Fairmont
Armstrong
Bancroft
Birmingham All Stars
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