OWA News Notes Tharman oil exploration and local Education updates
Thurman Oil Company geologist William C Osborne from Keesauqua surveys conditions as state optimism hints at forthcoming results. Denison Hastings and area districts discuss levy questions and school leadership. A broad set of rural events includes farm disease meetings in Montgomery county, spelling contest results in Fremont county, insurance and farm accidents, and courthouse repairs in Mills and Wew Virginia.
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Thurman Oil Company
William C. Osborne
Keesauqua
Thurman
Mason ‘City
Mason City High
Cedar Rapids
Teachers College
Montgomery County
Farm Bureau
Iowa State
Ames
Fremont County
Sidney High School
Farragut
Spring Valley
Hamburg
Joseph Bailey
Riverton
Josephine ¥Roman
Sidney Womans Club
W. W. Roy
Dean CG
Curtiss
Hie Towa Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
Des Moines
Bert Brown
Adel
Treynor
Wilhelm Doris Huusz
Otto
Greeley Stables Receive Belgian Draft Horses
Cargo of twenty Belgian stallions arrives at Holbert Brothers stables in Greeley amid rising demand for heavy draft stock. Most horses go to Iowa and Illinois breeders, with native stock sold in Wisconsin Minnesota Nebraska and the Dakotas. The shipment follows aging stock losses and spurred restocking through a fifth importation since fall.
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Greeley
Europe
Holbert Brothers
Holbert
Sorrés
Roan Bel§lans
Fred Holbert
Holbert Farm
Iown
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Nebraska
Dakotas
Antwerp
New York
Fast Express
Widow Refuses Offer Amid Neighborly Tease
A farmer's widow is consoled by a neighboring widower who jokes about finding another husband. She questions who would take her, and he quips about stealing her boots and running away. The exchange ends with the widow asking if anyone would marry her, highlighting social airs and rural wit.
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Gallaurdy
Object of kissing explained in brief exchange
She asks for the object of kissing. He answers that his object is pau.
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Amy
Pau
The Refusal of a Degree by a Young Theologian
A brief note recounts a young theologian named Fiddle who declined his degree, arguing that it is sufficient to be Fiddle rather than to hold the title of Doctor. His sentiment centers on identity over formal recognition.
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Jasper Liet
Henry Erémham
West i 1
Fay Wright
Pacific Junction
Frank Mullin
Mear
Buck Grove
Denison
Denison Hospital
W. N. Maloney
Hastings
Maloney
Parent-Teacher Association
Professor Welsh
Fiddle
D. de
Tact in Petunia Editorial Clash with Constable
The Petunia Palladium editor vows to write an editorial attacking Hon. Dodd Rot. Constable Slackputter counters, saying the effort will be wasted as the public will forget him in a month. The exchange reflects village tensions and local governance dynamics.
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Lam
Dodd
Petunia Palladium
Constable Slackputter
Winter Thaw Strands Motorists in Mud With Help Pending
A stranded motorist asks where to find assistance as a vehicle remains bogged in mud. The reply notes a second car beneath and suggests wait for aid rather than immediate rescue. Local authority contact unclear. no specific agency named.
Not the Type Mazie Silly Headache Exchange
Betty and Mazie spar over imagined illness with playful mischief and comic banter, highlighting a domestic exchange of feigned troubles. The dialogue showcases character dynamics and humorous tone in a brief scene.
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Betty
Tail-Spin Marriages Reported in celestial humor
In a whimsical note the column hints at marriages termed wifey marriages, joking that unions formed in heaven may land on earth. The piece plays with names and phrases to entertain readers with light, playful speculation about romantic unions.
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Bobby
Then and Now Do Monkeys Have Are They From Apes
A fragmentary inquiry notes uncertainty about whether monkeys originate from apes. The speaker expresses doubt and mentions a need for clarity, reflecting cautious phrasing without firm conclusions.
Unequally Divided Inheritance Tale Told At Dinner
A family joke recounts a millionaire uncle’s death and a split that left the brother the million while the speaker received only the air. The quip reflects kinship intrigue and wealth, with relatives debating what was truly left behind.
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Jack
George
Not a Broad Minded Man Says Little Fellow
Little Fellow Bewitt-Greet criticizes Jewett-Pretty as narrow while noting his view that holes in doughnuts form open spaces. The remark pivots on character and humor about everyday objects.
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Bewitt—Greet
Jewett
All Over George Proposes to Kitty Then Seeks Father
The scene shows George nervously asking Kitty to marry him but unsure how to propose. Kitty directs him to speak to her father, noting the proposal is finished with her.
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George
Kitty
Father
Flight Adovisable Husbands at Party Sing Request
A fragment describes a social moment where a man asks his wife to accompany him as a guest prepares to sing at a party. The brief dialogue highlights domestic harmony and musical interest in a social setting.
Man With Bay Window Earns Enough To Support Impedimenta
A man with a bay window manages to earn enough income to sustain his collection of impedimenta.
Castoria touted as gentle cure for baby ailments
An advertisement extols Fletcher's Castoria as a safe, vegetable remedy for infant colic, constipation, diarrhea, and sleep issues. It promises quick relief with no bad taste, claims physicians recommend it, and highlights accompanying care guidance as valuable.
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Fletcher
Jastoria
Fool Who Cannot Be Angry Yet Wise in Silence
A short antique maxim attributed to Beneca contrasts anger and wisdom. It warns that lasting folly lies in unchecked rage, while true wisdom may lie in restraint and measured response. The saying emphasizes self-control as a mark of sagacity.
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Beneca
Origin of Colds Studied at Johns Hopkins University
The article notes Americans average two cold episodes annually. Despite frequent doctor visits, causes remain largely unknown. Johns Hopkins University begins a one year research project into the causes, nature, and possible care, funded by a $145,000 gift from the Chemical Foundation and Path Finder Magazine.
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Ohn Hopkins University
The
Chemical Foundation
Pathfinder Magazine
Boxing Professor Challenges Action Harry in The Ring
A lively exchange opens as the boxing professor taunts Action Harry, inviting him to punch with maximum force as if pursuing a stolen affection, framing a boastful pre bout confrontation.
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Harry
X rays test Louvre gallery pictures at Tivis for fakes
All pictures in the famous Louvre gallery at Tivis are being tested by X rays to detect alterations and expose fakes. The process aims to verify authenticity and safeguard the collection.
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Louvre
Tivis
Parasol Sails Offer New Ocean Breeze Study
Abroad experiments test a sail like a large umbrella that pivots at the bottom and tilts about 45 degrees. The Tri ventors claim it reduces heeling while lifting the boat and improving wave mounting, with adjustment to wind force.
Appreciative Quail Visit at Mrs McChure’s Home
A passerby notes quail behavior near Washington, mentioning a single quail at first then returning with five companions. The text intertwines reflections on philosophy and a sea of despair, as birds feed regularly at the home of Mrs G J McChure who provides feed for them.
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Washington
G. J. McChure
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