Local Notables and Visitors Highlight Gambier Area
A flurry of short notes lists residents and guests across Gambier, Mt Vernon, and surrounding towns. Movements include Mrs Murry Mitchell visiting Piends in Gambier, Mr. J Short and Mr. William Wonderly visiting Columbus on business, Mr. James Platt attending the Roely-Ranale wedding in Cleveland, and many others traveling to Columbus, Canton, Kent Normal School, and more for visits, work, or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Hockweil
Murry Mitchell
Gambier
KC. Milock
Croton
Paul Rogers
Columbus
Thomas Branigan
Howling Green
J. , Short of
Mansfeld
William Wonder
Peon
Mra. B
Mulock
East Vine Street
C. R
Stephens
Mast Gambier Street
Howard Relatves
Clarence Metzger
Canton
Ohio
Wednnaday
Beatrice Singer
Kent Ohio
Kent Normal School
Merv Nell Knode
Watt
Harry Crumley
Cleveland
Joseph Forthome
Balow
W. Va
Pred Wolfe
South Vernon
Dodge Frank O. Levering
Columbua
VB Bink
Danyuto
Vale
W. Mulbinne
Gon City
Oliver
Mareurat Walker
Harry Rownell
Newark War & Mt. Verton
Mise
Ruth McLain
Denver
Cal
Doris Hranigan
Tuoeddy
Howlig Green
North Daltimore
B. P. Moran
Mansfield
Nellie
Williams
Detroit
Michigan
A. J. Williams
East Front Street
L. Vance Armentrout
Frankfort
George 8. Harter
John P. Colony
Rowlands
Zanesville
Mt Vernon
Kathleen Lauderbaugh
Charles Lauderbaugh
Corunbun
Guy Laude
Harvey Staats
Howard
Walter Riley
Iron Pongee Drying Method Featured in Hartard Times
An improvised tip discusses drying ironed pongee fabric to preserve beauty. The method suggests air drying until the fabric is perfectly arga na with moderate heat, claiming minimal risk of water spots. The Hartard Times notes caution about splashing or stretching.
Teen earns college fund with twoacre farm venture
Glenn Trapp a seventeen year old former news carrier built a two acre farm near Des Moines and earned about 800 dollars in a few months last summer. He lived in a tent, tended onions potatoes corn and melons selling onions for nearly 600 bushels at a dollar a bushel. He financed the land cost of 500 dollars from savings and income and expects by next year to have funds to complete a college course. This intensive farming success is seen as a strong example of farming upside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Glenn Trapp
Trapp
Beaver Gardens
Des Moines
Perry
Mall
Railways Report No Fatalities in Year Across Major Systems
A summary of rail traffic notes that 410,000,000 killed is incorrect. The year saw 0 passenger fatalities on 120,000 miles of major U.S. railways, which carried about 400.9 million passengers. The report highlights immunity claims by large networks and mentions scattered local anecdotes about contests and civic campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United State
Willeage
United Kingdom
Germany
Austria
Tily
Bureau of Railway
Apple Crop Outlook Across States Signals Mixed Yields
The June report from the state agricultural commission shows overall favorable to above average prospects. Ohio notes an 81 percent yield with a $2 gain from last year. Maryland and North Carolina expected heavy crops, while New England faced pest damage. Total U S shipments near a quarter of the crop, with New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey leading rail and water movement totaling over 12 million bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
State Agricultural Commission
Maryland
North Carolina
Colorado
Michigan
Virginia
Georgia
South Carolina
United States Department of Agriculture
New England
Maine
New York
Indiana
Nikola Front
Sinole
Mineoury
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Washington
Oregon
California
West Virginia
Delaware
North Atlantic
Middle West
Kansas
Women in Japan Break Old Time Obedience Rules
A survey traces women's status in Japan from historic empresses to the modern civil code. It notes the three obediences once constrained women to fathers husbands and sons, but the new law grants independent rights. women may own property, run their own contracts, and even head households if unmarried, while married women still need their husband’s permission for some acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Murisak
Shikibo
Set Shouagon
Sbe
Hullet
Soelery
America
Machine to stamp out alfalfa weevil proposed by Reeves
A New York Times report details a US entomologist George J Reeves invention to wipe out the alfalfa weevil in western states. The device uses a twenty foot iron pipe with holes spraying arsenite from a wagon mounted pump to kill pests across a twenty foot swath. Reeves believes field trials may end the infestation, though no patent is sought and government officials have reviewed the concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
George J. Reaves
United States Entomologiat
Elmple
Mr. Reeves
Nh Field
Reeves
Department of Agriculture
New York Times
Worth Knowing Household Tips From 1900s Columns
A collection of practical guidance on daily chores including kitchen shelf use and cleaning, fabric and color care, and economical clothing habits. Tips cover using turpentine for cleaning enamel tubs to preserving color with salt and turpentine, plus ergonomic advice for housework and plant care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine Journal
Washington Herald
Jelly Bag Cornucopia Mittulture Fashion Item
A sewing note describes shaping a jelly bag from cotton and wool flannel three fourths yard long. Fold into a cornucopia form with a rounded end. Sew seams for security and bind the top with tape loops to hang.
West Virginia Officials Meet Over New Liquor Laws
Parkersburg West Virginia sheriffs and prosecutors joined Pred Blue State tax commissioner to discuss enforcing the new prohibitory liquor laws due to take effect July 1 Municipalities will be urged to enact uniform ordinances banning manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors across counties and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
West Virginia
OWA STATE BAR MEETING BEGINS TWENTIETH ANNUAL SESSION
Members of the Iowa State Bar association gathered in Burlington Iowa for their twentieth annual meeting. The morning session exchanged greetings and discussed organization work. Prof Roscoe Pound of Harvard University delivered the afternoon address. A memorial tribute honored Major John H. Lacey of Oskaloosa. The association plans to conclude business tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OWA State Bar Meeting
Burlington
Towa State Bar Association
John, If. Lacey
Oskaloos
Rooscoe Pound
Harvard University
Reception and wedding notices from small town society news
Society notes describe a reception for Miss Mildred Wady of Athens Ohio, a wedding of James Wilbur Mills and Lola Lolite Bugead at Rev K D Barnett’s home, and a tea party on East Gambier Street. Other items include a missionary society picnic, a Loyal Hearts class gathering, a two hundred guest reception for Florence Rannells and Clay L Reely, and attending guests from various cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Luly MoMt
Mildred Wady
Athens
Ohio
Mille Burgess
James Wilbur Mills
Mise
Lola Lolite Bugead
Vernon
K. D. Barnett
Guy
Curtis McKee
East Gambier Street
Mine Ethel
Entertained Missionary Society
Young Woman's Missionary Society
M. EB Church
Mienex Florence
Mabel Henson
Reely-Rannells
Florence Rannells
B. J. Rannalls
Clay L. Reely
Buffalo
Rist Street
H. ©. Hinds
Calgary Presbyterian Church
Rannells
Pewter Pieces Demand Attention for Durability and Grace
Pewter is praised for its simple, durable design with graceful lines. The Washington Herald notes the best pieces emerged when makers focused on function over decoration, yielding timeless, individual character in sturdy wares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Herald
Cleaning gilt frames and moldings with egg white tips
The Old Star notes a method to clean gilt frames of pictures and fittings or other moldings. Damp a camelhair brush with egg white and gently polish the surface to remove dirt and apruks. The advice emphasizes gentle technique and softened cleaning.
Modern closet design with built in storage and decor
Architects note closets as compact, highly organized rooms in city apartments. Features include a wall built shoe box, enamel panels, brass hinges, concealed shelves, retractable curtains, crepe paper shelves and hangers, tailor made hat boxes, and a linen hamper. The aim is dustless gown storage with elegant touches and practical fittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Éays & Washington Herald
POT CLOTHES FROM STOCKING TOPS FOR HOT COOKING
A brief note explains using old stocking tops as pliable pot clothes to handle hot pans and dishes. Cut thick stockings into squares, sew edges, add a tape loop, and hang by the stove to protect towels and prevent burns. Georgia Drew Meachum, related to John Crowbie, signed a Vaudeville contract under manager Joseph Hart for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Herald
Georgia Drew Meachum
John Crowbie
Joseph Hart
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Pitkin’s
Golden Grains
Golden Cup
Pride of Vernon
R. W. Pitkin
Frank Ghrter
Charies
Marthe
P. Morgan & Co
Fur
Earl Neil
Columban
Marence KB
Stogie
Wooster Avenue
Barbarian Thoradiy
Warren Kerrigan
Horder
Ben Merida
Witte Palace
Julia Bel
Mire Lodine Hoi
Mast Maoitramek
Gum
Nancy Searight
Fredericksburg
B. Bishop
Mildred Eddy
Athena
Ives
C. Howe
West Sugar Street
Danville
Londinville
Wooster
Hania Wright
Ceveland
Harry Mitchell
Mast Lampertine Street
Mesors
Arthur &. Rawlinson
Carl Sellers
Hoyt
Simons
J. le Melntonh
Wathending
Owens
Miriam Rownthall
Brat High Street
Kaiie
Dens Wich McCann
Bandicky Street
Mt. Vernon Hospital
Adjutant General
Ohio National Guard
Knox
Fald Artllery
Ohia
Launching OF
Porte
Atlantic Ocean
American Proas Association
Aetin Cyei Tarte
George Hallett
Glenn HM
Curtiae Lichons Af Aylauion
Tantie
Take Kein
Glen IM
Curting
Bulker
Miss Katherine
Mamion
Lad
Jenoaeilie
Wis
Javeevile
Wayne Mogens
Reid
Jonesville
Women OF Japan
Alma
Hala Banks
Hourtos Pon
He Liquor Law Conference
Ociety 7 News
Mark Fowler
Messiah Church of Christ
Ida
Mary
Bertha Wilson
Ida Gaumer
Mina Nethers
Blanche Lafever
Maud Dennis
Calvin Lafever
Clarence Lepley
John McClaren
Cephas Lepley
Raymond Lepley
Henry Horn
Clarence McClaren
Cecil Horn
Walter Dennis
Clay Scott
Grant Smith
Flora Tyan
Aaron Lepley
Hoat
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