Local News Briefs From Arch Best Oxfords
Mrs M W Bailey was a Burlington morning passenger and will spend the day there. Miss Mable Borman of Crawfordsville arrived to visit for a few days at the Ira Mithehell home. Mrs A W Morrison of Keosauqua returned home after visiting her daughter Mrs Oscar Haney. Mrs J A Cherwinker was a passenger for Ottumwa this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Bailey
Burlington
Mable Borman
Crawfordsville
Ira Mithehell
A. W. Morrison
Keosauqua
Oscar Haney
J. A. Cherwinker
Ottumwa
L. F. Hendersoam
Marion
Mr. Henderson
R. C. Baklerson
Brighton
A. Hoehstadtler
Keota
William Fitzwilliam
Raymond Duncan
Martha
Fredia White
Columbus Junction
J. ©. Dencan
Doris Benn
Richland
Mrs. T. R Benn
Manton Hebner
Keokuk
Auto
W. G. Stewrt
H. L. McCleery
Local notices and shopping items from Washington area
Daily columns show residents visiting and illness reports including Fred Reisner ill at home Lola Morrison in Washington Mrs Harry Lintz in Ottumwa and Mrs Everett Shearer critically ill at home A large assortment of Munsing wear at Klein Klothing Co and new dress fabrics at A E Putnam and Sons Also notices of rummage sale lawn care services and local visits by residents to Davenport Ottumwa Moline Columbus Junction and Keokuk with several church delegates traveling to Williamsburg.
Yale Extends Friendly Greetings to Iowa for Education Anniversary
Yale University accepts Iowa's invitation to send a delegate to the fiftieth anniversary convocation of Iowa's first permanent education department founded in 1873. Yale praises Iowa's College of Education, notes historic ties, and names Elbert Nevins Sebring Thompson as the liaison, with President Angell and Secretary Hutchins signing the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa
Yale University
Yale of Iowa
Yale
College of Education
United States
George Thacher
Charles Reynolds Brown
Laws
Yale Divinity School
Elbert Nevins Sebring Thompson
Presiddent
James BR. Angell
Hubert M. Hutchine
Boston State Script Reveals Double Standard in Beauty
A girl’s face is valued for one, but she cannot claim two identities to fit social expectations, reflecting a double standard noted in Boston writings. The piece discusses how appearance dictums affect gender roles and personal autonomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Stray Bite of Wisdom Glimpsed in Odd Scribbles
Fragmentary text hints at a cryptic exchange with phrases like my hand and immediate action. Surviving lines suggest a loose meditation on courage and connection, but the context and full meaning remain unclear from the damaged excerpt.
Clark and Enslin to Remodel West Side Store
Clark and Enslin will remodel their west side square storefront once materials arrive. Charles Cunningham and Edwin Knapp own the building with a new front arranged. Harry Shrader has the contract. A steel ceiling will be installed and interior remodeling plus a new lighting system planned for a modern, prominent front with ten foot deep show windows for display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark & Enslin
Mm Amas
Charles Cunningham
Edwin Knapp
Harry Shrader
Mr. Enslin
Early Oregon Trail Pioneers Reach Northwest in 1811
In 1811 a party of 21 pioneers led by Nathaniel Wyeth departed Boston seeking an overland route to Oregon. Eight reached the Columbia River in October of that year becoming the first white settlers from the East in the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Wyeth
Boston
Oregon
Columbia River
Northwest
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FOX
Zane Grey
U. P. Trail
Pack Jones
Footlight Ranger
Lloyd Hamilton
the Educator
Eed
B.laptor
Uwee
The
Washington Cleaners
Electric Service Co
Pusdick & Baths
Iowa Ave
Jon
John Shields & Sons
Kellastone
J. M. Goodwin
Bchulty Motor CO
D. Anderson
Cora Fienss
Baga Beyerts
Mollie Goldsmith
Frank Goldsmith
Howard Humes
Mary Roth
Wayland
Washington
Meek
Wylie P
Goodess
McLaughlin
Brinton
Eiskamp
Garafd If
Fultonef
Breitenbach If
McElhinney Drug Co
Arch Best
Oxfords
Wilson's
Lyons
Fred Reisner
Lola Morrison
Ainsworth
Harry Lintz
Klein Klothinge Ko
Mrs. O. L. Lyon
Davenport
A. E. Putnam & Sons
Matt Smith
Chicago
Smith Emporium
Washington County
A. FE. Putnam & Sons
Everett Shearer
J. W. Warner
Moline
Jerome Williams
Fred’ Marvin
Don Young
Leon
Klein Klothing Ko
Atchison
Loftiss Wood Work
W. See
Sat
South Side Square
Stewart Room
Barbara Arnold
Lizzie Kaufman
Lemmon
Adyt
P. E. O. Rummaze
Pord
Mangold
M. E. Church
J. A. Work Insurance Co
Graham's
Green
8. Tates
William Penn
Wellman
Oklahoma
Mornig
J. A. McCall
F. G. Moore
Claude Lemmon
Williamsburg
Presbyterian Church
P. E. O. Rummige Sale Lnt
South Eide Square
Cole's
C.M. &F. Clothing Co
United
United Cigar Stores
Durham
United Cigar Service
Havana
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