Open Globe Beauty Shop joins Globe Barber Shop
Mrs Frances Ingerham returns to Harlan after visiting here with Miss Gertrude Morrison and others. Rev Paul F Sharp of Boarland Ireland visits Ainsworth Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs Anna Snyder leaves for Solon Iowa. Mrs Mae Sturgeon of Keota and Mr Marion Wells of West Chester visit. Homer Brinton of Brighton shops here Wednesday. Duart Permes and Norine Mast operate the new shop at 5812 with Troxell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul F. Sharp
Boarland
Ainsworth
Tuesay
Anna F. Snyder
Solon
D. F. Macon
Washington
Frances Ingerham
Harlan
Iowa
Gertrude Morrison
Mae Sturgeon
Keota
Marion Wells
West Chester
Homer Brinton
Righton
Globe Beauty Shop
Globe Barber Shop
Perm
Troxell
Norine Mast
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Noted
At The Hospital Mrs June Laney of Riverside was admitted last evening. Mrs Henry Berdo was discharged last evening for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Laney
Riverside
Henry Berdo
First Uncle Sam Cartoon Marks Clean Shaven Start
The earliest Uncle Sam cartoon appeared March 13 1852 in The Lantern New York. It depicted him clean shaven with striped trousers and a top hat. Thomas Nast later popularized the figure adding a goatee and a star vest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
F. Bellew
the Lantern
New York City
Thomas Nast
Meaning of Letters £ s. d. in old English currency
The article explains that the symbols £ s. d. derive from Italian lire soldi and denari, tracing their origins to libra solidus and denarius. It notes English pluralization rules for lb and critiques the modern habit of adding s to the abbreviations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Péarson
London Weekly
England
Miksch Sisters Visit Weekend at Parental Home
Beulah and Mariam Miksch spent a weekend with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Ira Miksch in Wellston. Beulah works in Ottumwa and Mariam near Chicago. Local visits included Walter Brown and daughter from Washington, Wilbur McCelland family, and Walter Wilsons. The week featured neighbors planting potatoes and gardens, plus several local social calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wilson
Wellston
Beulah
Mariam Miksch
Ira Miksch
Ottumwa
Mariam
Chicago
Walter Brown
Washington
Minsch Home
Wilbur McCelland
Carson Wilson
Billie Brinning
D. E. Brumback
Charley Harvey
Clark Pfeifer
Warren Carris
Myrl Lemley
Keoth
West Chester
Myra Lemley
Alvin Strum
Allen Schaeffer
Will Augustine
Local News Items from North Oregon April 26
Community notes report visits among local families in Keotu and nearby farms. Jo Ann Schroeder continues in a arm cast with six weeks more in a cast and sling. Sunday guests at the Beenblossom home included Orie O Connor and family with a birthday dinner for Mrs. O Connor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Pat Johnson
Duane Hazen
Howard Beenblossom
Orie O'Connor
Crawfordsville Sees Sunbonnet Girl Operetta
The Crawfordsville high school staged The Sunbonnet Girl to a well attended performance in splendid style though last minute cast changes postponed the show from the prior Friday. The piece featured a large cast of villagers and a study club visit, with community members and dignitaries in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Manners
Crawfordsville
Chariecters
Susan Clifton
Helen Meeks
Abijah Scroggs
Forrest Mc
Wayne Davis
Jerry Jackson
Robert Miller
Czra MecSpavin
Willis Wittmer
Reuben McSpavin
Charles Jeffries
Luella Lumpton
Mary Jones
Sadie Simpkins
Doreen Lease
Jean Cherryholmes
Verena Graber
Norma Meeks
Ruth Jeffries
Susie
Washington Illinois club meeting at Mark Campbell home
The club held a regular meeting at the Mark Campbell residence in Washington IL. A pot luck supper followed with games at six tables. The next gathering will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Henderson with Lula Moore and Vera OConnor assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Som
Washington
Roebling urges women need profession for life
Mrs Mary G Roebling, New Jersey’s only woman bank president, says women must have a profession even if married. She warns that if love ends, a lack of preparation leaves a woman with no way to support herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary
G. Roebling
New Jersey
Sandy
Hester
Vinckers
Isobel
France
England
America
Far East
London
Carltons
Aoime
Charleston
Malvern
Florida
Uncle
Illness At Charles Strain Home Prompts Care Stays
Mrs. Nettie Strain remains ill at the Charles Strain residence with Mrs. Joe Schlatter and other relatives providing nighttime care. The report lists many local visits and social calls around Washington, Davenport, Columbus City, and nearby towns, highlighting community support during the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Strain
Chas. Strain
Miss Esther Smith Spends Vacation Working on Farm
In Prairie Flower April 23 Martha Thrasher reports Esther Smith, aided by Dorothy Turnipseed, drove the seeder for oats and grass seed during spring vacation. Leonard Witthoft is ill in Iowa City with throat infection. Mr. and Mrs. Turnipseed visited Lews City. Esther and Dorothy faced quarantine in Washington rooms upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Thrasher
Leonard Witthoft
John Witthoft
Iowa City
Esther Smith
L. W. Turnipseed
Lews City
Dorothy Turnipseed
Washington
Esther
Dorothy
Dugan Seeks Support For Stephen YM Letter Push
Strong backing from Striebel and Mevoy raises expectations that Miss Dugan will secure a favorable letter from Stephen YM. Supporters rally for consideration and cooperation to advance the effort.
Disguised Wealth and Hidden Motives on the Island
Isobel and Sandy fear Colonel Carlton's wealth may be exhausted and his restraint frayed by mental illness. They suspect Vinckers may be blackmailing or undercutting the family while Isobel questions her loyalty and a possible marriage proposal arises. The group notices natives' fear and contemplates departure as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinckers & Co
Colonel
Isobel
Vinckers
Vinekers
Sandy
Colonel Carlton
Iso
Sambo
Polynesia
Hester
Vinckers and Company
Mouse
Flavia
Jarvis
Prince Charlie
Mire Benry
Bowne
Deeiuces
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W. S. Reister
F. G. Livesay
Do. C
Moore's Bootery
Miksch
North Oregon
C. H. Beenblossom
Johnson’s Grocery and Market
Prunes
Johnson
Libby
Rosedale
Oxydol
L. Bunch
Anita Louise
Chester Morris
Irene Hervey
Hollywood
ING
Miss Ander
Son
Erwen Graber
Lester Jones
Tirnest Baker
Max SchNlatter
Sbrow
Boris Anderson
Bernice Boddicker
David Griffith
Billy Hess
Anderson
University Park
Doris Anderson
Rose Hill
Thorn Skinner
Peabody
Kansas
Mary Ablard
Gladys Perkins
John Blythe
Williamsburg
Mabel Monson
Gladys Twinam
Margaret Davidson
County Federated Club
Twinam
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Ethyle Zickefoose
Eva Spangler Craig
Mt Pleasant
Memorial Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Neiswanger
International News Service
Lee
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
Congress
United States
Los Angeles
EB. M. Hopkins
Dartmouth College
Clarence Hering
East Sunset
John Widmer
Lee Shaffer
Moline
Wm. Bailey
Miles Stout
Sony
Ben Stout
Brighton
Earl Kephart
Holly Johnston
Dale
Kenneth
Betty
Roy Johnston
Olds
Dick Blanchard
Robert
Doris
Harry Jones
Charles Curtis
Claire
Janet
Jones
Pearl Kennedy
Jennie Clemens
Earl Ferenson
Rob Ferenson
al Hahn
Wm. Eisele
Elwin Lewis
Harold Disney
Howard Williams
John R. Williams
Russel Williams
Paul D. Howell
Morris Howell
Columbus City
8. K. Orris
Amos Graber
Lester Krabill
P. J. Graber
Ralph Howell
Willard
Paul Howell
J. M. Martin
Marijery
Levi Simmons
Fred Jackson
Winfield
Boyd Twinam
Muscatine
Ralph Reese
Wanda
Roger
Joe Schlatter
Wayland
Oscar Hughes
Latimer Davis
U. P
Merle Twinam
Robert Ferguson
Earl Ferguson
L. A. Cherryohimes
Jean
Joe Wilson
Columbus Junction
Federated Club
Raben Turnipseed
Clayde Knapp
Wade Gardner
Lexington
RE. L. Smith
C. E. Strong
Earl Smith
Charles Brinting
Elmer Horning
Sherman Kincaid
Misa Mildred
Keswick
Roy Finke
Alice Marie
Ellis
Dessie Warner
Terre Marsh and Jr
The
Thrasher Bene
Dixie Dugan
Mrs. Hackett
Miss Dugan
Very Close Blish
By Striebel & Mevoy
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Stephen
MeNaught Syndicate
Vic Westphal
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