Reception for new pastor Rev J Reade McCrory at First United Presbyterian
Society notes honor Rev J Reade McCrory and wife with a reception at eight o'clock Thursday at the First United Presbyterian Church in Washington. McCrory started yesterday and members invite all to meet him. Ruth Bower of Davenport celebrated sixth birthday with Aunt Mrs R S Warfel hosting a party for several little girls and a big birthday cake. Guests included Reeca Willits Joan Keeley Julia McElhinney and Joan Stewart with Francis Stewart bringing Tommy Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Reade McCrory
First United Presbyterian Church
Ruth Bower
Davenport
Reeca Willits
Joan Keeley
Julia McElhinney
Boa Joan Stewart
Suit for possession of Courier-News set for today
In Fargo North Dakota Cass county district court a suit for possession of the Courier News organ of the Nonpartisan League is scheduled to come up. North Dakota league members earlier secured a restraining order against A C Townley William Lemke and others to maintain management. Townley and Lemke reportedly hold the paper stock with the state league seeking control through the convention decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
N. D
Courier-News
League
Cass County
North Dakota
A. C. Townley
William Lemke
Lemker
Townley
A. Kaldor
State League
Lemke
Oyster beds along Atlantic sustain oyster supply
Oysters extend from Cape Cod to Mexico along the Atlantic but are not in the open sea. Planting beds has prevented extermination, preserving the shellfish resource.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Cape Cod
Mexico
No Place for Rubber Stamp In Purchases
A derailed 19th century note argues against fake diamonds, stressing genuineness over flashy tests. The writer warns buyers would question stones claimed to be the real thing and urges careful verification.
Dusuns Heve Women Priests Lead Community
A curious Dusuns Heve people of British North Thornes region feature women as tribal priests who dominate religious life and hold key community roles amid local traditions and customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suns
One in Three Not Fully Healthy, Study Says
A health study finds about one third of individuals are not fully healthy, highlighting gaps in wellness across age groups and prompting calls for improved prevention and screening measures.
Obituary of M. Marie Morrison of Fairfield
M Marie Morrison born June 1 1895 on a farm near Yarmouth Iowa moved with family to Fairfield graduated 1914 from high school attended Milwaukee Downer College and Iowa State University married Sept 21 1918 to Dr H L Anderson they moved to Oklahoma City where she died survived by husband mother and five siblings active in Eastern Star Alpha Xi Delta and Presbyterian church services held Saturday in Fairfield with burial in Fairfield cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Marie Morrison
Yarmouth
Des Moines County
Iowa
Fairfield
Milwaukee-Downer College
Milwaukee
Wis
State University of
Itowa
H. L. Anderson
Oklahoma City
Okla
Antil
E. F. Morrison
Monirfield
George Goeke
Fairfild
Charthel Morrien
Des Moines
Oliver 8. Morrison
Edinned J
Georges F. Morrison
Waah'neton
Order of the Eastern Star
Alphi Xi Delta Sorority
Presbeterian
Prohibition Progress Reassessed by Iowa Official
Des Moines reports R N Holsaple of the Iowa Anti-Saloon League says prohibition has been the most successful reform, cutting per capita liquor consumption from twenty gallons in 1917 to under one and a half pints in 1921. He notes enforcement challenges but asserts future decades will reveal growing success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
R. N. Holsaple
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
The
Revenue Department
A No 1 Term Origins In Ship Classification
The note explains that the term A No 1 originated as a stube in Lloyds Maritime Insurance classification. It denoted that the entire hull and equipment of the ship were in good condition, signaling a superior state of readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd’s
Do Not Permit Hasty Meals Teach Slower Eating
Advice urges teaching children to eat slowly from early days to curb later haste and promote calm meals. The piece warns that many children adopt a habit of hurried eating during school years, risking ongoing haste in adulthood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ness
Organize Reserve for Emergencies and National Defense
The text argues for preserving and localizing World War I units as a peacetime reserve force. It urges veteran officers to help train replacements and envisions a nationwide framework to mobilize quickly without disrupting the economy. The 349th Infantry HQ is set in Davenport Iowa under Lieut Col Macrorie as reports for unassigned officers are requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ievery
Habwa
United States
Organized Reserve
349Th Infantry
John McA. Palmer
Army War College
Mexico
Spain
Army Corps
Antlelay
Vicksburg
Army of the United Staties
Davenport
Iowa
Macrorie
Inf
R. C
Infantry
Furnace That Never Grows Fat Defies Bills
A quirky note describes a furnace patient and long suffering, indifferent to how householders repay debts, and remains unfat despite payments. The fragment hints at a Boston transferary setting and the furnace’s stubbornness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Aromat Vinecur Aromatic Vinegar for Headaches and Fevers
Aromat Vinecur is a cinnamon, cloves, lavender, tuniney, peppermint, lemon and rosemary solution in vinegar and water. It serves as a cooling lotion for headaches and fevers.
Exercise Care In How We Treat Our Selves
Advice urges self care and careful conduct to avoid spilling food or blaming others. Personal examples of carefulness are preferred over lengthy but generic lessons for prudent living.
Starch Transformation in Human Digestion
The article explains that starch is the only food chemically altered in the mouth as it begins digestion. It notes that starch gradually becomes sugar in the alimentary canal with the mouth initiating the first change, while other foods are simply ground and softened for later processing.
The Onion in Ancient Writings and Global Cultivation
The onion is cited in the oldest writings of Keypt and Lidia and has long been cultivated and consumed worldwide. It has surpassed other vegetables in antiquity and breadth of cultivation across almost all countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keypt
Lidia
Harvestor Company Faces Losses In 1921 Report
The International Harvester Company reports a 1921 operating profit of 4.49 million after preferred dividends but shows a deficit of 8.82 million drawn from a surplus of 59.53 million. McCormick says agriculture downturn caused US profits to vanish with gains only from foreign trade and notes two price reductions. The firm resumes operations after depression, with improved 1922 prospects and a current ratio near 6 to 1 as liabilities drop to 27.5 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
International Harvester Company
Harold F. McCormick
MacCormick
United States
Canada
Thought for the Day Phrase on Industry and Intelligence
A fragmentary Thought for the Day discusses industry and intelligence with cryptic wording about a future recovery and business pace. It hints at technical or scientific terms but remains unclear and is not fully decipherable.
Daily Thought on Old Times and Friends
A reflective line praising the charm of age in friends and memories. The author cherishes heritage, old wine, and bygone days, expressing affection for enduring traditions and relationships across time.
Des Moines Editorial Seeks Plain English Tax Forms
An editorial argues federal income tax blanks confuse citizens including President Harding. It suggests hiring experts to rewrite the form in plain English with clear writing and perhaps illustrations and music to improve understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
United States
Internal Revenue Office
Leslie's Weekly
Samuel Hopkins Adams
Warren G. Harding
Harding
Edgar Tee Masters
Charles Dana Gibson
Henry Raligh
Wrk
Henry Hadley
Fragmentary Prompt About Hidden Talents and Tasks
The text appears as a cryptic prompt asking to identify the highest theme a person or group can perform and then execute it, mentioning faeries and ward crew concepts with duty and time constraints. It is incomplete and lacks concrete events, names, places, or dates to form a factual news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomn
Granty Doggie Lite Tey
A mysterious note from the Boston Transcript describes a cautious dog behavior, noting it never bites but tends to avoid and retreat in tense situations. The brief hints at a nervous owner and a wary public reaction to the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Monopoly Echoes of Uncertainty in Boston Transcript
A brief line from the Boston Transcript reflecting on future prospects and the unpredictability of choices as readers consider where to shop. The quotation underscores hesitation about venturing to other stores.
Senate Cuts Free Seed in Agricultural Bill Battle
The Senate appropriations subcommittee voted 4 to 3 to strike the 260000 allotment for free distribution of seeds by members of Congress from the agricultural appropriation bill. Four Republicans—McNary Capper Lenroot and Jones—supported continuing the program, while Secretary Wallace had recommended abandoning seed distribution amid concerns it was misused as premiums by private individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Washington
Senate
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee
Congress
McNary
Oregon
Capper
Kansas
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Jones
Wireless convention and short course to be held at Iowa State
A statewide convention of amateur radio operators and a radio short course will be held at Iowa State College April 28 and 29. The Campus Radio Club sponsors the event with the engineering extension department supervising the course. Exhibitors will show new wireless equipment including a Hull recording relay to record faint signals. A resolution to limit amateur sending between 7 30 p.m. and 9 30 p.m. will be proposed to improve reception of broadcast programs. About 200 visitors are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State College
Anson Marston, Jr
Beauty expert Paney challenges Venus in lily pond satire
Two Nesro girls discuss a beauty specialist named Paney. One questions if she can make a woman beautiful, and the other boasts she can transform a scarecrow into a Venus de Milo standing knee deep in a lily pond, in a humorous exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesro
Also Mentioned on This Page
Volsapple
Bone Yard Bargains Musitilroom Doe
Connie Flaherty
Page Ferry Fields
J.L. Brookhart
Wm. Custer
Low York
Wim. Weidner
Jerry Curran
Gerry Schilling
Ira Bowman
BA Wratl
Wry Tre
Leroy Schilling
Pele Wolt
sAl
Fenders Walden Wrench Board
Auto Bone Yard
Nashville
Santiago
Onion
New York
H. J. Ward & Co
Bogton Transcript
Josef Konecny
Graham Theater
Music Department
Konecny
American Legion
Keneeny
Portnig Raitonal the Legion
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!