Fairfield Social Notes Reach Out To Kin Across Town
Multiple local residents visit relatives in Fairfield and nearby towns. Mrs. Malinda Miller dies at Ottumwa after brief illness. family and friends extend condolences.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1931
Page
5
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Ad Claims Quick Relief
An advertisement promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a gentle, fast-acting remedy for sour stomach indigestion heartburn and upset stomach. It touts 50 years of doctor usage and warns buyers to insist on the genuine liquid product with Phillips on bottle and wrapper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moe
Tanner
Omaha
Time scales redefined by anthropologist and geologist
Brief note by a scholar duo reframes time measurement. The anthropologist and geologist propose nontraditional units to gauge eras, challenging the common year based approach and suggesting longer, structured timescales.
War-time convoy of danger and pursuit on a night field
Dave fights to secure control after a tense battle on a rural airfield. Joan Hannah and Gerry's cars pull through as gunmen scatter. Dave negotiates with Mueller's men and faces a choice about delivering justice versus escape, ending with a cliffhanger.
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Joan
Dave
Hadeen
Gerry
Babs
Sally
Hannah
Haid
Eastchester Road Mystery Leads to Rockwell Luncheon
A young woman Catherine Terry follows a detour on Eastchester road to visit the Rockwell family. Hidden names and a staged arrival open doors at a grand Rockwell estate, and a year later she becomes mistress of the Rockwell estate on Eastchester road.
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Eastchester
Eastchester Road
Rockwells
Catherine Terry
Catherine
Mr. Rockwell
Tom Rockwell
Tor
Rockwell
Ancient Babylon’s Vast Walls and Gardens Revealed
Describes Babylon as a square city of 120 stadia per side about 15 miles, with 1 or 250 brazen gates. A stone bridge joined the halves, iron clamps securing its roofed construction. The eastern division housed Semiramis gardens praised as a world wonder.
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Babylon
Diodorus
Gold coins celebrate Edward III victory unearthed in Wales
A hoard of special issue gold coins commemorating Edward III’s 1340 defeat of the French fleet was found along an ancient Welsh road. The excavation uncovered multiple coins, highlighting medieval English triumph and numismatic interest.
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Edward III
England
Wales
Good Imitators Among Youth Reflect on Manners and Imitation
A reflection notes that young people are more innocent than their manners and speech, praising imitators and noting strong examples among the young.
Fifth Break in 44 Months in Boston Child
Four year old Elizabeth Mark from Boston has fractured her right leg for the fifth time in fourteen months. The pattern of repeated breaks raises concerns about bone health and safety in the child's daily activities. Medical staff plan further testing to assess underlying causes.
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Boston
Elizabeth Mark
Heiress Claimed Kidnaping by Husband in New York Case
Helen Fisher Drill of St Paul alleges her estranged husband Warry Drill and two companions kidnapped her in New York and forced her into a car to Madison Wisconsin where both were held on warrants. Drill says he sought reconciliation and she went willingly. Mrs Drill appeared in Madison pictures for church work. Local notes: visits by neighbors and relatives. weather affects work on a pipeline project. Mr and Mrs Gee Taylor and Gladys visited Washington. Mrs Taylor away since November.
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Russell Parson
Wayne
Lelia
George Parson
Fairfield
Howard Grove
George Bray
Malinda Miller
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
D. J. Miller
Gladys
Gwendolyn Miller
Dave
Joan
Gerry
Helen Fisher Drill
St. Paul Minn
New York
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Drill
Madison
Wis
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Warrans
Dril
Sin
Charles Kerr
Girs
Castin
Moraine Sun
Mra
Witolland
Krétr
Caastin
Chas, Davis
Gee. Taylor
Clifford
Washington
Taylor
HASKINS Residents Return from Davenport Winter
JIASKINS April 22 report Mrs John M Ciodlave and Vivian returned home Friday afternoon after spending the winter in Davenport with Ethel and Tazel. Eva Ebner traveled from Washington last Monday to help her aunt Mrs George Ebner with house cleaning. Mr and Mrs Roy Krota had supper with Una Gordon last Thursday. Rey Palmer of Cedar Rapids mentioned.
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Jiaskins
Mi Kh
Booth
Vivian
Davenport
Ethel
Tazel
Eva Ebner
Washington
George Ebner
Roy Krota
Una Gordon
Rey, Palmer
Cedar Rapid
Masons Announce Second Degree Work
Notice from the Masons states work in the second degree Thursday evening at O'Clock. The text also mentions The Toadies of St.
Bake Sale Planned at Washington Cleaners on April 25
The bake sale is set for Saturday April 25 at Washington Cleaners. Proceeds support local community programs. Volunteers will offer treats and beverages. event runs during store hours. Aiming to raise funds for neighborhood projects.
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Washington Cleaners
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