May Festival at High School Promises Beauty and Dance
The May festival titled The Triumph of Spring will be staged outdoors on the east lawn next Tuesday at five o clock, weather permitting. About 140 freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors will participate in fourteen dances with the high school orchestra and solo accompanists. If rain intervenes, the event shifts to the following day unless again postponed.
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Helen Wilson
Howard Freshwaters
Edith Boileau
Carolyn McCleery
Mary Roberts
Lola Jessup Dead in Los Angeles Peritonitis
Word arrives of the death of Lola Jessup a former county resident in Los Angeles California from peritonitis Her husband will bring the body to Washington for burial expected Saturday Funeral plans are not yet set Her maiden name was Lola Wellever of Haskin Her mother resides at Mt Pleasant and sister Leota at Davenport
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Lola Jessup
Los Angeles
Washington
Jessup
Lola Wellever
Haskin
California
Mt. Pleasant
Leota
Davenport
Engagement Ring Investment Cited in Male Guard Phrase
Miss Cayenne quotes a Washington Star remark that men protect their purchase of an engagement ring as an investment while noting a woman may change her mind. The exchange contrasts male caution with female independence.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Princess Yolanda and the Queen of May Crown
The tale follows Princess Yolanda who loses interest as seasons change. Autumn leaves swirl while a band of strolling gypsies and later the three girls compete in a sleigh bell dance. Miss Spring arrives with sun and rainbow to revive her, and the Maiden’s dance crowns the Queen of May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yolanda
Ilera
Roland
Squire Kyle Celebrates 84th Birthday While Active Justice
Squire D. C. Kyle longtime justice of the peace in Washington marks his 84th birthday today attending court duties as usual. Civil War veteran and former surveyor he also served as deputy sheriff and mayor when the current city hall was built. He remains well educated and widely read, honored by friends who remembered the date.
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Squire D. C. Kyle
Washington
Court House
Iown
Mexico
Squire Kyle
Women Bankers Form National Association
Women bank executives in the United States organize to establish a national association for professional support and networking. The new group aims to promote leadership, standards, and collaboration among female bankers nationwide.
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United States
Frost Causes Little Crop Damage In Area
The recent unseasonably cold night with a 24 degree low caused little reported crop damage. Some vegetation may be injured but no conclusive signs were seen today. Sunshine returned this morning with a cold drizzle this afternoon and forecast calls for cooler weather tonight with possible further frost if skies clear.
Dental Clinics In Ward Schools Promote Child Teeth Health
Washington public health officials push school dental clinics offering free examinations by six dentists. Each child receives a report to share with parents, urging care for defective teeth and lifelong dental cleanliness. Examinations occurred at Wallace Crawfordsville Lincoln Centennial Heights and Junior High with follow ups Friday. Local drug stores support with dental displays.
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Wallace
Crawfordsville
Lincoln
Centennial
Heights
Ink Spot Removed From Delicate Bedroom Paper
A large blot of ink was treated with absorbent cotton dipped in cuticle remover then talcum powder applied to smooth the bruised area. A rubber roller used for mounting pictures completed the smoothing.
Fish Sleep Like Humans Across the Ocean Depths
The article explains that fish sleep regularly like humans but lack eyelids, making sleep appear invisible. It notes most species rest at night on the bottom, with some even lying on their sides as they sleep.
Coconut Shells Used in Gas Mask Absorbent Production
Coconut shells are imported in large quantities for food and other uses. The U S army uses tons of coconut shells to produce absorbent charcoal for gas masks and related equipment.
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United States
United States Army
Jaws Harp and Early Jew's Harp History
A note explains the instrument known as Jew's harp likely derives from jaws' harp as it is played held in the jaws. It cites musician Chiles Kaulenstein performing notable effects with Jews' harps at London's Royal Institute on February 15 1528.
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Chiles Kaulenstein
Royal Institute
London
Moros Petition U S Rule in Philippine Islands
About 450000 Moros in the Philippine Islands are described as the wildest and most fanatical natives yet they are the only group to petition for continued United States control of the Philippines.
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Theippine Islands
Al‘hough
Uned
Advertisements Highlight Local Goods And Services Today
Today’s page showcases a range of ads for groceries, clothing, household items, and services. Readers can find sale prices, store names, and contact details among the listings.
National Music Week Outlined With Daily Activities
Announcement details a weeklong National Music Week in Washington starting Sunday with church music and a Saturday band concert in Central Park. Daily events include organ and voice recitals, a university address, prayer services, school programs, community sing, and vesper services by the YWCA.
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Mary Hunter
Carolyn Hamilton
Methodist
Maurine McLaughliin
FE. H. Wilcox
Presbyterian Church
Edith Boileau
Max Marble
Christian Church
Helen Harvey
First United Presbyterian Church
Music Department of Schools
Methodist Church
Y. Wlc. A
The
Baptist Church
Mississippi River Inland Waterway Potential Growth
The piece argues that in proportion to its size the Mississippi is underused compared with the St. Lawrence Rhine and Yangtze. It suggests major trade expansion with South Armorica and the Orient via the Panama Canal will let the Father of Waters become a world class inland waterway.
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Mississippi River
St. Lawrence
Rhine
Yangtse
China
South Armorica
Orient
Panama
Grasshopper Pest Battle Brings Whip Action to Arkansas
In Arkansas the grasshopper outbreak led to authorities using whippers to chase hoppers from cotton fields. U K Thatcher of the State Agricultural College calls the plan an astonishing success as the insects retreated.
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Arkansas
U. K. Thatcher
State Agricultural Colege
Sasys
Popularity Keys to Election Victory Say Star Editorial
The Washington Star asserts that a candidate must possess personal popularity to win office and be forgiven for some missteps. It stresses that voters forgive flaws if popularity is sufficient. The piece highlights social expectations of charisma and public favor in campaigns.
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Jud Tunkins
Apy
Mrust
Washington Star
Cream of tartar production process described
The text explains dissolving argel in water to remove coloring matter with clay or egg albumen. The cream of tartar is separated by crystallization and may be purified by recrystallization.
Canada’s Vast Forests Surpass European Woodlands
The article notes Canada's forest area is more than twice the size of all Europe’s woodlands, highlighting the expansive boreal and temperate forests across the country. It contrasts European and Canadian forest extents and implies vast natural resources.
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Canada
Europe
Meteorite Fall in India Reveals Three Rock Types
A large meteorite fell in India and is described as containing three kinds of igneous rock. The rocks are slate gray with dark turquoise spots, jet-black glazed lava, and turquoise blue veins.
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India
Learning and the East: St Paul and Tarsus Universities
The text notes that Paul was educated in the learning of Jewish law and knew classical literature especially Greek literature. It mentions East learning centers and identifies a university like seat in his native Tarsus in Cilicia.
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St. Paul
Hinmself
Tarsus
Cilicia
Fragmented Verse Notice of Friday Cream Event
A noisy verse mentions Jack Smith Joe Brown Ed Black Tim Murphy and Mike in a confrontation. It hints at public sensing a planned Cream 2 lower event Friday with a joke about erasing a name and an Irish wit remark.
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Jack Smith
Joe Brown
Ed Black
Tim Murphy
Mike
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