Notable Women of the Era Highlighted in Social Notes
Mrs. Belya Ann Lockwood, candidate for president on the Rights party ticket in 1884 and first woman admitted to the supreme court bar, marks her eighty second birthday in Washington. Olga Samaroff Stokowski, wife of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s director, born in Texas, trained in Paris, remains a public figure. Genevieve Champ Clark, daughter of the speaker, displays a new “Genevieve curl” ringlet style. Dr. Elizabeth H. B. Macdonald sails as ship’s surgeon from London to Sydney, a pioneer in her field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belya Ann Lockwood
Supreme Court
Washington
Leopold Stokowski
Philadelphia Orchestra
Olga Samaroff
Texas
Paris
Marmontel, Wilder and Delabean
Genevieve Champ Clark
Clark
Alice
Genevieve
Elizabeth H. B. Macdonald
London
Sydney
New Zealand
Rural schools hold two thirds of US enrollment
Education notes report that nearly two-thirds of the American public school enrollment is in rural schools. It cites Scotland’s $18,800,000 education expenditure, Vienna’s new Europe’s largest public school building, and itinerant domestic science schools in France and Ireland. It also notes Prussian pupil evasion of physical exercises at 16 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Vienna
Scotland
Department
Yonne
France
Ireland
Uniform decimal system for weighing diamonds discussed
Flippant items note jewelers debating a uniform decimal scale to measure diamonds, promising easier purchases for small buyers. A parade of humorous clippings follows about medical and social topics, including a surgeon using an ape stomach and LA fashion schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Denver Times
Los Angeles
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Household Hints for Floor Care and Home Storage
Practical tips include a linoleum dressing using equal parts linseed oil and cider vinegar. Remove grease with a paste of fuller's earth and water left to dry. Create a broom holder by nailing two spools on the wall and hanging the broom between them. Make canton flannel bags with drawstrings to dust walls and keep fuzzy sides out.
Dishes and discussions amid fashion quotes
A collection of brief quotes from various papers on women chores at table, Paris beauty rules, efforts for beauty, and fashion notes. The items reflect light social observations and a Euclid reference on skirt width.
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Galveston
Denver Times
Paris
Euclid
Springfield Republican
City bans handbills. Tokyo center mirrors old slums
Tales of Cities notes London bans handbills while Tokyo’s business district occupies what used to be a slum quarter. Chicago considers moving produce dealers from busy streets to quieter ones. Merida seeks a $10,000 prize from state legislature for a waterworks plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tokyo
Science Siftings and Curious Concepts From Old Notes
The column discusses a device to measure X rays and selenium's moisture dependent resistance used in a hygrometer. It notes the sun’s radiant energy about 12 000 horsepower per square foot and a giant dynamite sphere to match solar output. Then a humorous exchange about a curate and an invalid husband.
There Are Exceptions Willie All the World Loves a Lover
Nellie de Wink's terrier bit me four times, and fines arose amid the commotion at New York Globe reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Wallie
Nellie de Wink
Real Estate Quieting Title Suit in Jones County Iowa
Plaintiffs seek to reform a deed and quiet title to Lot 87 and Lot 28 sub divisions of the west half of the southeast quarter of Section 21 Township 86 North Range 3 West and related parcels in Jones County Iowa. Defendants named include multiple spouses and heirs of J H Eaton Harriet Whittemore Gill Gill Whittemore Peak. Proceeding warns defendants to appear before noon on March 2 1918 or face default judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Stone Eaton
Mary Annette Davis
Frank HM. Davis
Frank H. Davis
A. B. Whittemore
A. B. Whitemore
Frank Whittemore
Charles Cook
Barrett W. Newton
Willard A. Newton
Emily 8. Fisher
Fisher
District Court
Jones County
Lown
North Range
Township Sb
North Ranges
5Th VP. M
J. H. Eaton
Harriet M. Whittemore
Township
J. H. Faton
Horace W. Gill
William Whittemore
Thomas J. Peak
Quieting title in Jones county Iowa case filed
In the March term 1013 Orlando Hasford sues Anna Kehoe Charles W Kehoe et al in Jones county Iowa district court claiming ownership in fee simple of the southeast quarter section 16 township 46 range 4 and that he has possessed it for over thirty years under color of title and right estopping all claimants. defendant warned to appear before noon on the second day or default and judgment will be entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Iowa
District Court of the State of Low
A. D
Orlando IF
Hasford
Anna Kehoe
Charles W. Kehoe
District Court
North Range
State of
Matthew McMaster
John A. McMaster
Charles W. McMaster
Archibald K. McMaster
Ela McMaster
Matthew McMcMaster
Jones County, State of Town
Clay Township
Iowan
Anamosa
Nancy J. Wills
G. A. Fisher
Jones Co
Sa. J
Lo Wat
Mary D. Babbe
A. Fisher
District Court, Jones Co
J. W. Coxsee
State OF Iowa
Gangs County
H. Tlarks
H. Tiarks
District Court of
Chas. H. Legget
Hannah J. Butler
Charles ©. Butler
Hezekiah Moore
Hezekiiah Moore
St. P. M
Ench
Township
Charles C. Butler
Towa
Iown
Pheintiff
RE. M. Corbit
Monticello
Anymose
Cowan
Equitable Quieting of Title in Bowen's Prairie
In Jones County Iowa district court William H Burrichter seeks a decree to quiet title to lots one through nine in Block two of Bowen's Prairie. The petition notes past conveyance errors involving Ebenzer C Drew Nancy P T Drew Edmund S Blodgett Samuel Blodgett A W Hager and Wm Hager and seeks removal of adverse claims after more than twenty years possession. A publication notice warns defendants to appear by March 4 1913. default will be entered.
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District Court of
Jones County
Towa
Eequity
William H. Burrichter
Drew
Edmond
Blodgett
Rebecca W. Blodgett
A.W. Hager
Mary 'l'’. Hager
District Court
Iowa
Bowen's Prairie
C. Drew
N. P. T. Drew
N. W. Dunham
J. B. Dunham
Ebenzer C. Drew
Nancy P. T. Drew
Nancy Dp.t. Drew
Edmond S. Blodgett
Rebecca W Blodgett
Samuel G. Whitney
Edmund
Samuel
A. W. Hager
Wm UM. Hager
A. H. Anger
Whitemore
A. W. Harper
H. Hager
Bowen’s Prairie
J.J. Locher
Monticello
Notice to unknown heirs in Wyoming Iowa land suit
In Jones County Iowa Ellen Kf Eldred sues Beta Hunt John M Waite Clare Woodard John Nichols and others to quiet title to lots 7 and 9 block 10 Wyoming Iowa. The petition claims ten years adverse possession and asks to cancel bonds and correct deed descriptions. Unknown heirs and claimants are named. court action set for March term 1913 at Anamosa Iowa with default if no appearance.
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Beta 'S. Hunt
John M. Waite
Clare
District Court of
Town
Jones County
Wyoming
Iowa
Beta J. Hunt
Beta Hunt
John W. Waite
Geo. W. Waite
Clara D. Woodard
Chissa D. Woodard
Glora D. Woodard
Chissa Woodard
John ©. Nichols
District Court
Anamosa
Towa
Quieting Title Suit Notices in Jones County Iowa
The petition seeks to establish fee simple title to all premises, barring defendants by the statutes of Iowa and town, with Hannah J. Butler Charles C. Butler Hezekiah Moore and others named or unnamed. The court orders publication in Monticello Express and sets a March 4 1918 deadline to appear or face judgment.
Wilson regrets reports of strong language in cabinet talks
Washington correspondence notes Gov. Wilson expressed regret over newspaper stories claiming he used strong language about newspapers and public men pressuring him to reveal his cabinet and legislative plans prematurely. He did not deny the reports but said they misrepresented him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York Times
Gov. Wilson
Special Offer for Newspapers and Magazines in Iowa
A promotional offer combines the Register and Leader with multiple magazines for 32.50, including a Sunday issue. The notice also records the marriage of Mrs. Grover Cleveland and Thomas J. Preston Jr. in Princeton New Jersey officiated by President Hibben. An Onslow school entertainment is planned for Friday evening at 8 o clock.
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Grover Cleveland
Thomas J. Preston Jr
Princeton
New Jersey
John Grier Hibben
Princeton University
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Onslow
Bargain Tires For Sale Near Venter Junction Iowa
Two 2.34x31g automobile tire casings lightly used offered for sale. Located in Alsever near Venter Junction Iowa. Great deal for repair or replacement projects.
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Alsever
Venter Junction
Iowa
Clinton Herald highlights Washington Des Moines coverage
The Clinton Herald emphasizes its Washington and Des Moines reporting. Fred Davis and J. M. Woodhouse provide specials and legislative coverage. The current Iowa General Assembly session is noted as highly important, with the paper praised for strong regional reporting.
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Clinton Herald
Washington and Des Moines
Fred Davis
Iowa
Washington
Press Association
J. 9. Woodhouse
Des Moines
General Assembly
Herald
Origin of Alcohol and the Fifth Nerve
A scientist argues early cave dwellers fed on roots and fruits with stored food leading to fermentation turning sugars into alcohol. He claims early drinkers liked it, marking the start of alcohol use. Sneezing is blocked by pressing the upper lip to dull a branch of the fifth nerve, a reflex triggered by olfactory sensation.
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Dames and Daughters
Education Notes
Tales of Cities
Science
District Court of the State of Town
Pierre J. Monnier
J W. Doxsee
J. WW. Doxseer
F. O. Ellison
Eighteenth Judicial District
Ellen Kf
Eldred
ER. M. Corbit
F. C. Ellison
18Th Judicial District
Ir. O, Ellison
Register and Leader
Kansas City Weekly Star
Woman’s World Magazine
Todays Magazine
Ford
Hale & C
Bell
D. Dd. S
Lovell
FL Reed
Burrichter
Monticelii
Aisne
Websters New
International Dictionary
Merriam Webster
Because Courts
Schools
Press
Ome
G. & C. Merriamco
Springfield
Mars
OWA Telephone Company
Prairieburg
Leclerc
Poland
China
New Spring
Surrey
Portland
New Avery
Gorham
McCormick
Rock Island
L. P. Waddick Aunt
Zauntle L. W. la
J. D. Poppe
Prop. Ivell and
P. D. Bell
Clerks
Chamberlain
Mrs. L. Dunlap
Oak —— Grove
Mich
O. H. Soetje
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