Post Office Rivalry and Senses Across Palestine
The piece notes fierce competition among Palestine foreign post offices with free local deliveries in parts, cites Jaffa Jerusalem routes, and mentions German and Austrian offices waiving local mail fees. It also includes misquoted musings by Doctor Waldo on sensing street changes and Lafcadio Hearn on intuition, ending with a provocative old age quip and a jokey line about aging men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kai Feng
China
Palestine
Jaffa
Jerusalem
Postum Helps Rome Matron End Coffee Troubles
A Rome New York matron reports coffee caused dizziness stomach upset and nervous irritability. She quit coffee and tried Postum finding it a palatable beverage and food aiding recovery. She credits Postum with restoring health and energy as described in a letter from Battle Creek Michigan advertising material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
N.Y
Postum
Battle Creek
Mich
A Pleasant Surprise In Prices For Sash and Doors
The ad promises low prices on sash doors interior finish and hardwood flooring with factory viewing invited. It emphasizes high quality workmanship and material at affordable rates and claims success in delivering value to customers through improved pricing.
Transfer Ticket Confusion On Transit Car
An elderly woman boards a car with a transfer marked to expire at 12. The conductor notes the ticket is dead for two hours as she explains she rode after leaving the bank to tally her interest. The exchange ends with the woman paying a nickel to the conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
The Craft of Small Talk in Society Circles
The piece describes women mastering light conversation by reading newspapers and books to stay current. It notes clever talkers collect small scraps of seemingly scandalous info and use casual chatter during salon visits to help clients recall witty bon mots for repetition.
Antiquities Found in Poltava Province Coronets Unearthed
Archaeologists report two ancient bronze coronets found in Poltava, Russia. Each crown is formed of two hinged pieces with denticulations, one small at about five and a half inches diameter and five inches high, the other larger at five inches diameter and about an inch high. provenance and exact discovery details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poltava
Local visitors noted during city visit and departures
Numerous entries list residents and guests from Viola La Farge Sparta and surrounding towns visiting the city for events and social calls. Many return home after short trips to Milwaukee Trempealeau Beaver Creek and other nearby places. Community members plan summer stays and report operations and new jobs.
Signet Rings Offered At Remarkably Low Prices
W. T. Irvine offers solid gold signet rings at low prices for all ages. Large size rings for men or boys priced at 83.50, ladies rings 2.75, children’s rings 1.50, with initials engraved free and a variety of patterns to choose from.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Irvine
Ostrich Farming in Australia Courts Limited Returns
The first Australian ostrich venture began with Mr Malcom in 1880 bringing 100 birds to South Australia. Legislation offered land for large flocks, leading to the South Australian Ostrich Company and 1,100 birds though no dividends have been paid. Other farms exist in Lake Albert and across New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria, totaling about 2,000 birds with feathers used domestically and exported mainly to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Malcom
South Africa
South Australia
Parliament of
South Australian Ostrich Company
Port Augusta
Spencer Bay
Lake Albert
New South Wales
Barracloff
Africa
Queensland
Victoria
Germany
Scientific American
Free Tickets Spread Thin at Berlin Recitals
A Berlin journal notes concert audiences grow, with Miss N- issuing about 200 tickets per recital. Some go to prominent people like Prof X s wife who passes them to her dressmaker and assistants. Only 47 of 200 free tickets were used in one instance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Musical America
Life Sized Doll House for Filipino Youths
A Wide World Magazine note claims Filipino children enjoy a life sized doll house lifestyle, with climate allowing scanty clothing. it asserts that clothing for kids under ten is redundant and unnecessary, implying ample provisions for entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Jorris twins celebrate sixth birthday with lawn party
The Jorris twins Ethel and Hall celebrated their sixth birthday Wednesday afternoon at a lawn party hosted by Dr and Mrs A A Jorris. Guests enjoyed games, two birthday cakes, and bonbon souvenirs with assistance from Mrs W B Batchelder. Attendees included Helen Kaimer Ellen and Gertrude Salzer Mary Wing Grace Bradfield Emma Maud Batchelder Lillian Batchelder Norman Arndt Albert Hirshheimer Joe Holley Robert Perkins Edith and Hall Jorris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorris
Ethel
Hall
A. A. Jorris
W. B. Batchelder
Helen Kaimer
Miss Helen Scofield Hosts Delia Lindwell Guests
Miss Helen Scofield entertained several friends yesterday in honor of her guest Miss Delia Lindwell of Fargo North Dakota keeping a cordial tone and social reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Scofield
Delia Lindwell
Fargo, N. D
Ladies Industrial Society Meets Before Summer Vacation
Miss Eura Sanders hosted a breakfast for invited guests including Hel en Scofield Florence Scofield Delia Linwell Louise Easton and others. The Ladies Industrial Society of the First Baptist church will be entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. FE Parker at 123 South Eighth Street, marking the last meeting before summer vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eura Sanders
Helen
Florence Scofield
Delia Linwell
South Dakota
Louise Easton
Margaret Farnam
Anna Colnan
Margaret Crosby
Lillian Waters
Cora Schulze
Hazel Josten
Mary Anderson
Henrietta
Katherine Martindale
Ladies’ Industrial Society of the First Baptist Church
FE. W. Parker
South Eighth Street
Miss Mary Evans Returns From Year Abroad
Miss Mary Evans daughter of Dr and Mrs E E Evans returned home this week after a year abroad chiefly spent in Antwerp Belgium She spent most of her time in school there Miss Helen Burke hosts her cousins the Misses Helen Gotttery of Reedsburg and Amy Barlow of Galesburg Illinois Mrs H A Hinkley returns from weeks with friends in Galena Joliet and Galesburg Illinois
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Evans
E. E. Evans
Twentyeth Century Club Picnic at Bob White Cottage
Mrs. William Doerflinger extends an invitation for a picnic at her cottage Bob White on Wednesday if the weather is pleasant otherwise the event will be postponed to the following day. Miss Jennie Smith returned from Nevada Springs Mo where she spent the winter at a sanitarium and is now at Mrs F H Hankerson's home. Attorney Frank Winter returned from Minneapolis on business. Miss Margery Hammond visited Minneapolis briefly. Mr and Mrs Frank Weits Miss Hazel Weits and Miss May Aiken left today for the Miller camp at Rice Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bijou
Bertha Locher
Redfield Street
Milwaukee
W. J. Griffin
Nathan Dougherty
Viola
Wis
Mabel Potts
la Farge
Geo. Isham
Durand
Geo. Girard
Harry Packman
State Street
Elmer Merwin
Trempealeau
Benjamin Robinson
Trempeal
Geo. Ott
French Island
A. Pretrick
E. L. Sheldahl
S. Albrant
Rushford
Gateway City
Gilbert Fenney
Arendahl
Badger Steel Roofing Co
Jennie McAdam
North Bend
C. A. Dunham
Highland
Minn
Lulu Mathews
P. O. Lawrence
Wilson-Colwell
William Doerflinger
Twentieth Century Club
Bob White
Jennie Smith
Nevada Springs
Sanitarium
F. H. Hankerson
Frank Winter
Minneapolis
Margery Hammond
Frank Weits
Hazel Weits
May Aiken
Rice Lake
Built a Kitchen Cabinet Turns to Furnace after Misjudged Size
A street grocer known as Fritz built a kitchen cabinet in the basement using Sunday labor and signals to his wife. Finished cabinet proved nine inches too wide for the stairs, forcing its disposal via the furnace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz
Quarrel Between Editors Featured in Press Banquet Tale
A banquet speaker recalls a feud between editors Smith and Brown. Brown, a small farmer, bought a mule and Smith published a paragraph about the purchase headlined Extraordinary Case of Self-Possession, noting Smith clearly outdid Brown in the quarrel.
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St. Louis Globe Democrat
Smith
Brown
Miller Leaves City After Visit with Friends
W H Miller, who spent several days visiting friends in the city, has departed for his home in Wykoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Miller
Wykoff
Wa-Hoo Bitters extended offer at Beyscliag Drug Store
Demand for Wa-Hoo Bitters prompts extension to July 1 for a regular 1.00 bottle at 25e. The remedy, from Old Indian Medicine Co. Battle Creek, is said to aid weakened constitution and multiple ailments. Purchase requires presenting this ad at 503 Main Street drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Indian Medicine Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Chas
Beyschlag Drug Store
Main Street
Unnecessary Hewitt Question About Marriage
Jewett questions the father of three as Hewitt is asked if he is married in a terse exchange. The dialogue hints at social expectations and family life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt
Jewett
Shave shampoo and skin treatment restore man’s confidence
A grooming product set, described as shave shampoo and skin treatment, is credited with restoring many men’s wobbling self respect and personal pride. The item embodies a renewed focus on appearance and self care.
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John C. Burns
CE Cream and Butter Company
GEO. Bahnert
Johnson St
Waldo
London
Peple
Lafachio Hearnace
the Fashion Shop
F. A. Reiman Exclusive Garment Store
Fifth and Main Streets
Oscar Houce
Segelke &Kohlhaus Mig. Co
S&s
Henry Barlowe
Soldiers Grove
Jefferson Hotel
C. Thompson
la Crosse
Harmony
J. Clinton
Houston
Judge L. Kleeber
Reedsburg
John Cook
West Salem
JL. Lockwood
Dakota
M. H. Stevens
Madison
Albert Hetzel
A. Thompson
Lanesboro
Andrew Boyd
Marie Klawes
Columbus
Henry J. Hoelzer
Pine Street
OD. S. Greig
King Street
Irene Lenlokken
Harriet Ray
Brownsville
Bessie Liddell
Elizabeth Drake
South Fifth Street
H. J. Keller
Dubuque
F. N. Gilbertson
Spring Grove
A. O. Solie
W. T. Irvine, Jeweler
Ellis E. Langdon
Jay St
Bertano
Jolanda
Walter Goetzinger
H. C. Evenson
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