Local news brief highlights from city today
W L Dusenberry left for Keota on business and Stella Wells rode the Branch this morning. Stephen Hayden and Dave Teuscher traveled home to Ainsworth and Keota respectively. Col D J Palmer spoke at the G A R encampment in Fairfield. Miss Mary McAtlin from Chicago visiting relatives. W R Beamer headed to Columbus Junction for Wilson-Proctor Real Estate. Mrs Cap Miller to visit Shanafelt home East Main. New York store interior on second floor repapered and repainted improving appearance.
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Dave Teuscher
Keota
Col
D. J. Palmer
Fairfield
Mary McAtlin
Chicago
W. R. Beamer
Columbus Junction
Wilson-Proctor Real Estate Co
Cap Miller
Sigourney
Shanafelt Home
East Main Street
New York
Careaway club hosts spring reception at Anwy home
April 1 proceedings detail a Careaway club reception at the W. E. Anwy home with Mmes. W. E. Anderson D. N. Anwy J. H. Crooks and W. E. Anwy hosting. Guests enjoyed smilax pink and white carnations music and a three course luncheon. Local residents arrive from Burlington Washington Des Moines and Wyman on various visits.
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Mmes
W. E. Anderson
D. N. Anwy
J. H. Crooks
W. EE. Anwy
Careaway Club
W. E. Anwy
Carroll
Burlington
Armstrong
Jennie Williams
Washington
S. A. Twinam
Martha Hough
Tim Riley
J. H. McCleary
W. P. Davidson
Mr. Wittman
Ethel Turkington
Wyman
D. H. Griffith
Bailey and locals visit Washington on April 1
The Rev and Mrs A B Bailey were Washington visitors yesterday. There will be no school Friday as teachers attend the Southeastern Iowa Teachers association meeting in Davenport. Mrs M P Watson and Effie Porter attended the Women's Presbyterial convention in Washington. H V Stickley visited between trains. Mrs H B Hamilton spent yesterday in Washington. The interment of the late Mrs W W Willey was held here today.
Iowa Shiloh Veterans Meeting and Banquet Planned
Iowa Shiloh veterans will meet Monday evening April 6 in J. W. Morton's office. All veterans and friends expected to attend. Banquet at 8 30 at Harvey and Warfel s. Attendees please notify by Monday morning April 6. W B Bell chairman.
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Iowa Shiloh
J. W. Morton
Shiloh
Harvey & Warfel’s
Claim Promptly Settled By Modern Woodmen Of America
Mrs Edward Nicholson expresses gratitude for the prompt and satisfactory settlement of her late husband’s claim with the Modern Woodmen of America, noting appreciation for the society’s benefits and swift action.
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America
Edw. Nicholson
Mrs J F Musch Visit With Relatives Near Mt Sterling
Mrs J F Musch and her children from north of the city left this morning for Mt Sterling Kentucky where they will visit relatives for a time.
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J. F. Musch
Mt. Sterling, L
Selma Lagerlof a Swedish literary star of note
A features piece profiles Selma Lagerlof, Sweden's leading writer described as poet philosopher and romanticist. It notes her breakthrough with Gesta Berling, influence of Baroness Aleissparre, Nobel candidacy, praise from critics and translators, and her advocacy of women’s suffrage plus personal simplicity and love of nature. It also includes a shorter discussion on the art and value of naps and rest.
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Selma Lagerlof
Nils
Stockholm
Gesta Berling
Miss Lagerlof
Sweden
Kipling
Selma Lagerief
Grimm
Andersen
Velma Swanston Howard
Fredrika Bremer
University of Upsals
Delecarlia
Fisherman’s fishwork basket for sailors brides gifts
A new practical keepsake for women about to sail, the fishwork basket features silver items decorated with sea motifs. Scissors have fish handles, bodkins mimic fish, rope like thread, and needles sit in a red silk lined boat shaped flannel. Prices start at $4.50.
Women in Advertising Art Boosts Brands Across Magazines
A shift in advertising shows women becoming the central figures in modern campaigns. The piece notes that images of real women, not idealized faces, now front major ads. A Kentucky brick company features five smiling young women in its industrial magazine spread with a call to Missourians to write for more portraits.
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Blue Grass
Ingenious Matron’s Novel Parting Photo Gallery
A clever hostess with a charming guest chamber takes a parting photograph of each visitor before they depart. The photos are mounted framed and hung in the spare room, creating a growing and varied collection that amuses and intrigues later guests by displaying counterfeit presentments of past visitors.
Dainty Corset Cover Charms with Striped Dimity
A dainty corset cover, simple yet stylish, features striped sheer dimity faced at the neck armholes and belt with dotted swiss. Wide pink ribbon threads through, with featherstitching at joins, creating a charming fair to wear with breakfast jacket or matinee.
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Dimity
Caring advice for outdoor exposure of a baby
Guidance for busy caregivers on keeping a baby warm and safe indoors when outdoor airing is limited. Opens with dressing the child warmly and selecting the sunniest room, then suggests maximizing sun through open shades and a wide window. Recommends indoor temperature around 50 degrees, foot insulation with a hot water bottle, eye protection, and precautions against wind.
Sleep Time Plan for Resident
A directive suggests placing a screen to shelter him and allow him to sleep from 9 to 3, claiming he will thrive and enjoy it. The recommendation emphasizes a calm routine to support his wellbeing and rest.
Buttermilk Said To Aid Digestion And Health
Owing to its acidity buttermilk is described as laxative and said to influence the liver. It is recommended for those unable to take freed cow's milk and has been noted as valuable in treating diabetes gastric ulcer and cancer of the stomach. Described as one of the most digestible wild products and urged as both food and beverage.
Character and generosity at the dinner table and Johnson's cakes
The piece argues that kindness and sympathy invite return favors, while self centered people give little. It notes that birth shows at meals and that true beauty lies beyond surface. A full line of cakes and cookies at Johnson's appears as a closing advertisement.
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Johnson's
Local arrivals and departures mark city morning
John H. Pearson arrives from Ainsworth. Mrs Neiswanger and Blanche come from Crawfordsville. Miss Jennie Stevenson returns to Crawfordsville after a brief city visit. J H McCleary arrives from Crawfordsville for day on business. Lillian, Florence Crone and Alice Wilson depart for Burlington. Mrs Meek leaves for Burlington for week plus treatment. Mr and Mrs Wilde go to Peoria to visit son Walter. Mrs Munshower returns to Winfield. W O Ralston returns home to West Chester after city visit.
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Vienna
Neiswanger
Blanche
Crawfordsville
Jennie Stevenson
J. H. McCleary
Lillian
Florence Crone
Alice Wilson
Burlington
Marcellus Meek
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Etoe
Enones
Wervar
John Warnock
J. A. McCutcheon
D. M. Ewing
W. A
Sherd Wilson
Thomas Simpson, Jr
Mason
Carnes Ratliff Com
Howard L. McCleery
Union Stock Yards
Hil
W. L. Dusenberry
Stella Wells
Stephen Hayden
Ainsworth
Garret
Cook & Sherman
the County News
W. B. Bell
Copenhagen
Bowman Bros
John H. Pearson
Daniel Wilde
Peoria
Ill
Walter
W. O. Ralston
West Chester
Chas. D. Gorham
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