Local notices and social tidbits from Washington area ads
Ads and brief notices list errands travels visitors and greetings. Mrs. E Morgan returns home Cotter. Mrs Erma Young and Miss Powell visit Washington. J R Richardson visits Davenport with husband. Wm Keisey visits Illinois City. Grace Willits visits Ainsworth. Minnie Schiebel improves from pneumonia. Everett Foster home from Love Field. Wade Gardner returns from Ames and resumes farming duties.
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Erma Young
Miss Powell
Keota
Washington
Fire narrowly misses Glenn Swartz residence and woodshed
A fire at the Glenn Swartz home northwest of town damaged a nearby woodshed, likely starting from a chicken brooder near the wall. Neighbors helped extinguish the blaze, and the house was saved by dousing the wall with water. Loss is estimated in the hundreds, partly insured. Drew Donaldson arrives after notice to his parents that he left Camp Cody.
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Glenn Swartz
Neigbors
Drew Donaldson
Richard Donaldson
Drew
Camp Cody
Soldier John Matthews Returns to France Amid War News
A fragment from an Atlantic port reports that a soldier has arrived safely in France as part of a twelve man artillery battery selected for the expeditionary force. T. Matthews believes his son Harvey is likewise safe after receiving a censored letter carried aboard a ship. Frank C Myers is reported dead at Pony Montana. He served with Co D during the Spanish American War and later ran a ranch and mercantile business. He leaves a widow and daughter, with brother A C Myers in Ohio. Mrs Neal travels to attend the funeral and visit family in Iowa.
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Atlantic
France
Battery of Artillery
T. Matthews
Leason
Harvey
Matthews
Frank C, Myers
Della Neal
Frank C. Myers
Pony
Montana
Myers
Co. D
Jacksonville
A. C. Myers
Ohio
Local Banker Moves to Columbus Junction Bank
Roy Huber, after two years at Farmers' and Merchants' State Bank in town, has accepted an assistant cashier post at Farmers' and Merchants' Bank in Columbus Junction and began today. Junction Bank filled two vacancies as a result. his departure was welcomed as a strong gain for Junction though his replacement at the Washington bank was not yet named.
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Junction Bank
Roy Huber
Farmers’ and Merchants’ State Bank
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Columbus Jot
Junction
Roy
Altho
Washington Bank
Euphemism Debate Sparks Bemused Crossword of Love
In a Birmingham Age-Herald quip a writer explains the euphemism led to the altar. The joke centers on a widow who has married multiple times and marries again, prompting a playful discussion by an erudite observer.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Deferment Rules Tightened for War Registrants
Washington county exemption board warns local boards to follow orders on deferments. Only farmers engaged in agriculture may qualify for delayed inductions. Nonfarmers cannot defer calls and must respond to orders as numbered. The bulletin cites improper practices and reiterates strict obedience to telegram BS6 provisions.
His Idea of Being Even
The Lamb notes a playful poker exchange about being even. One player declares quitting while even, while the other argues they are not even, pointing out the other's prior gain and current loss in a lighthearted, back-and-forth line.
Uncle Eben Warns Of Upcoming Storm In Local Talk
In a rustic quip, Uncle Eben mocks those who claim foreknowledge of trouble. He emphasizes that everyone, including the man who predicted the storm, must prepare and share the burden alike. The exchange captures folk wisdom and a communal sense of caution.
Frames Cleaned: Picture Items From Becom Ing Fly Specked Era
Frames cleaned reveal remaining picture items from a period described as becoming fly specked. The text notes water exposure and mentions terms like Weleh ombuns boiled, indicating damaged or misread captions and items.
Earned Twice Penny Saved Worth More
Albany Journal notes a reflection on thrift and earning, stating a penny saved is earned first and implies double value when saved. The brief aphorism links practical economy to personal merit.
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Albany Journal
Two Groups Divide Friends Into Assets and Habilities
A fragment notes two groups splitting friends by value and ability. The wording suggests a casual social division labeling some as assets and others as abilities, reflecting a thinkable but vague social dynamic.
Versatile Man Uses Words Or Silence With Equal Skill
A versatile man is defined by his ability to speak when needed and to remain quiet when there is nothing to say, demonstrating balance between eloquence and restraint.
When Life Hinges on Doctors Consultations
The Atchison Globe notes ongoing hope as doctors hold consultations amid uncertain prognosis. The report emphasizes cautious optimism and the fragile nature of recovery in the current medical guidance.
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Atchison Globe
Service and Success The World Is Ruled by Its Servants
A brief reflective note contrasts service with success stating the world is ruled by its servants. It praises the value of a diligent, helpful attitude as the hallmark of leadership.
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Haddock
Wart Removal Folk Remedy From Farm Boyhood
The passage recalls an old wart removal formula from boyhood on the farm. The method involves rubbing a wart with pork, then with a corn kernel, followed by boring a hole in a tree and placing the corn in the hole to seal it.
Sudden Engagement Quip From Lostov Transcript
A fragment from the Lostov Transcript features Mrs Exe and Mrs Wye arguing about telephoning husbands when guests arrive. Mrs Exe says she calls Henry to be prepared and Mrs Wye retorts that her husband would stay downtown if she phoned him.
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Exe
Henry
World’s Chief Battlefields Reveal Hidden Heroism
Quick reflection on battlefields as inner theaters where true courage is proven, noting Beecher’s claim that the heart holds the greatest arena for heroism beyond front lines. It stresses moral battles waged within individuals shaping history.
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Beecher
Avoid the Discourager Tale
A taper lies in a drawer until its owner carries it away to guide ships. The taper questions its purpose but the owner lights a lantern and blows it out, proving a small spark can empower a larger guiding light.
Apology Noted in Missionary Meeting Prayer
An unintentionally irreverent prayer in a missionary gathering for Chinese converts asked forgiveness for judging by appearance. The speaker admitted that the converts, though previously shunned for their pigtails and crooked eyes, are made in God’s image.
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Larper’s
Air and preservation of photographic solutions
Photographers store sensitive solutions in many small bottles to limit air exposure. Opening a bottle introduces fresh air and alters contents, so using multiple small bottles reduces waste after the first use.
Environmental Influence on Human Response
Vernon Kellogg cites David Starr Jordan on education limits, noting that environment acts differently on individuals. He argues a hundred percent of learning cannot be guaranteed by a hundred-dollar education, as native qualities shape outcomes.
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David Starr Jordan
Vernon Kellogg
the Atlantic
The Slacker's Load
A paraphrase verse from the Atlanta Constitution notes excuses for avoiding timely action. Brother Williams points to missing tools, dull grindstones, and dry wells as symbolic obstacles people use to justify inaction.
Largest Hens Eggs Reported From Manchuria
The largest hens eggs come from Manchuria where eggs weighing one sixth of a pound are common. The note highlights surprising size differences among poultry products and cites region as the source of oversized eggs.
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Manchuria
Honest Policy Versus Cost in Daily Living
A Richmond Times Dispatch note argues honesty remains vital in business and personal dealings but acknowledges many people seek cheaper shortcuts, reflecting on economic pressures and practical compromises.
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Hichmond Times-Dispatch
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