Woman Learns of Rival Wife and Chooses Silence
In a tense domestic tale Mary Dane confronts Helen Carruthers, Henry’s other woman. Through a chance meeting in a small uptown apartment, Mary learns five years of shared secrets and contemplates divorce, yet compassion and tangled loyalties guide her toward quiet tolerance and an uneasy resolve to let events unfold.
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Henry
Mary
Mrs. Carruthers
Helen Carruthers
Mary Dane
Mrs. Dane
Helen
Ivory from Tagua Trees Described as Vegetable Ivory
The article explains that ivory comes from the tagua palm in Colombia Peru Ecuador and Brazil. When dried vegetable ivory resembles real elephant ivory and forms from nuts that drop from wild tagua trees.
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Colombia
Peru
Ecuador
Brazil
Pro Tem in Name: Erasmus Might Yet Choose His Own
A fragmentary tale explains why a family gave their youngest son the name Erasmus Pro Tem Johnson. They state the pro tem tag shows the name is temporary, intended as a safeguard until Erasmus grows up to choose his own name, and to warn the public.
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Ad Garky
Erasmos
Johnson
Erasmus
Pleasant Plains Missionary meeting announced for August 6
Multiple community notices list events in Pleasant Plains and nearby towns. Missionary meeting at Mrs. Genkinger's home on Wednesday August 6 with full day activities, and various church gatherings, picnics, teas, and league parties scheduled through August 8.
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Pleasant Plains Missionary Meeting
J. H. Genkinger
7Th St
Wed
Young Womens Home Missionary
The
Methodist Church
Sunset Park
Vieda Stryker
South
Driver Sought in Des Moines Area Fatal Crash
Police across Des Moines and neighboring counties hunted a motorist linked to a crash near Oakland that killed Mrs. Granvil Bailey of Ogallala Nebraska and injured four others. Bailey was thrown from the car as it plunged down a 15 foot embankment while en route to Massena. The infant suffered severe bruises and an ear injury. inquest planned for tomorrow.
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Des Moines
I’olice
Oakland
Council Bluffs
Auro
Lainson
G. P. Bailey
Ogallala
Neb
Bailey
O Massena
Mass ™ NA
Bailevy
John Hunts
Louis James
Alexandria Virginia Founded and Incorporated in 1748
The town of Alexandria in Virginia grew from a colonial settlement named for John Alexander who bought the land under a royal patent. It was incorporated in the year 1748.
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Alexandria
Washington
John Alexander
Legend of St Ursula Across Medieval Accounts
The Ursula legend varies by historian but centers on Ursula, a British princess or noblewoman, leading 11,000 maidens on a pilgrimage. In Cologne they are attacked and slain by a Hun horde, leaving a tale of martyrdom and changing medieval portrayals.
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Ursula
Britain
Cologne
Germany
Moose Lodge to Meet for Claude Hancher Funeral Arrangements
Moose-All members are requested to meet in the Moose hall this evening at 8:00 for funeral arrangements of Brother Claude Hancher. L. R. Littrell, Dictator.
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Moose Lodge
Moose Hall
Claude Hancher
L. R. Littrell
Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Walter
G. Conner
They're Humorous The dumbell s natural descendant
A playful comment describes a humorous lineage from a blockhead figure, noting a quirky descendant with a joking tone. The remark leans into wordplay and caricature rather than a factual report.
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Dumbell
Blockhead
Gieed
I Saw Your Ad in the Journal Merchant Plea
A shopper recalls encountering an advertisement in the Journal. The note emphasizes confirming product details and pricing with the merchant directly.
Campaign timing murky for Senator La Follette and Wheeler
Washington Aug 4 undecided on when to begin active campaigning for Senator La Follette and running mate Wheeler. Some favor a late September start to build momentum, others urge Labor Day or mid August discussions with a heavy focus on organization and strength restoration. Wheeler planned for extensive western tour and eastern industrial centers while La Follette team weighs whirlwind campaign timing.
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Washington
la Follette
Littl
Lafollette
LaFoollette-Wheeler
Senator LaFollette
Senator Wheeler
Montana
Pacific Coast
Hhe East
Flossy Names Replace Plain Mary Helen Ann Jane in Era
A college yearbook shows a shift in American baby names with plain names like Mary Helen Ann and Jane giving way to elaborate variants such as Annette Anita Ardita Annetta Ardelia and Argena reflecting a broader trend toward decorative femininity.
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America
Mary
Helen
Ann
Jane
Alice
Annette
Anita
Ardita
Annetta
Ardelia
Argena
Empty Fame Reflects on Fame and Reputation
A reflective quotation argues that fame is elusive and intangible. It notes that praise often comes unseen behind backs, while few give direct praise to the subject, leaving one wary of its truth and value.
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Bulwer Lytton
Tron Gall Inks and Metal Salt Ink Composition
Tron Gall Inks describe iron gall ink made from iron salts and tannin extracted from gall nuts. The tron salt is copperas in green crystal form, secured in the United States. Other ingredients exist but these two are the core components.
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United States
Pleasure in Giving Teaches Selflessness and Service
A concise aphorism by Henry Scott Holland urging generosity over self interest. It emphasizes giving to meet the needs of loved ones and close connections, finding happiness in lending to others rather than pursuing personal wants.
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Henry Scott Holland
New Eyelids Replaced After Munitions Factory Blast
An English man who could not close his eyelids for six years due to a munitions factory explosion received new eyelids crafted from skin taken from his arm. The operation restored eyelid function and restored blinking.
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England
Curious Custom of Venezuelan Piarons Tribe
The Piarons, an Indian tribe in Venezuela, preserve the bones of deceased relatives for a year, then burn them and drink the ashes mixed with water in a ritual that follows their traditional beliefs.
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Venezuela
Unthinkable Agatha Refuses Suitors Over Money
Agatha dismisses marriage proposals from men unable to afford divorce, signaling a pragmatic stance on wealth and partnership. The remark appears in a satirical note from Lomon Mail.
Pleats and Fashion Contrast in Pink Crepe Blouse
The article highlights pleats as a lasting fashion element, noting many variations. A pink crepe de chine blouse with deep pleats tucked into matching bands showcases a higher waistline without abrupt change, with couture noting evolving eye guidance and styling details.
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Coutoriers
Henri Creange
Cheney
Washington's Veto Record: Only Twice Used
Washington exercised his presidential veto power sparingly, using it only twice during his two terms. The trend highlights a cautious approach to legislative disagreements and limited use of executive checks in early U.S. governance.
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Washington
Time Coming Photographs Sent Over Telephone Wires
A Washington Star note discusses photographs transmitted via telephone wires and an indignant subscriber who may need to disguise facial expression and tone of voice.
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Washington Star
Italian memory saves manuscript in single recount
An Italian with an exceptional memory rediscovered a cherished manuscript after a friend lamented its loss. He copied the entire 12 months of work from memory, having seen the work once, and rewrote it for his grateful companion.
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Lucy Dempsey
West Chester
Nash
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Harry Anderson
Ladies Aid
Elsie Powell
Anna Duvall
Blanche Dundee
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
T. W. Hunter
Legion Hall
Rebekah Club
Floyd Murdock
KE. P. Lodge
W. H. Sigafoose
Whiteport
G. Alk
H. Markinson
Epworth League of
Duvall
Legend of
St. Ursula
Fleur de Lis Club
Harve Wilson
Henry Dittmar
Notic—C
M. EB. Church
Howard Stewart
Everett West
Tron-Gall Inks
Agatha
Lomon Mail
Kather
Henry Dervis
Chicago
Urberry
Bhp'aned
Ron
Thie
Ine
Normandy
Rothschild's
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
Frank Boller
W. Washington
T. J. Pease
Farmers and Merchants Bank
J. D. Dayton
Westchester
Washington County
Iowa
Austin Sutherland
Ann One
R. R
Brighton
T. A. Michel
Washington, Iowa
Morrison & Morrison
Brookhart
CG. J. Wilbon
C. Wilbon
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
Opposite Journal
Livingston & Eicher
Abstract Department
Nat'l Bank
C. V. Brown
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