Gracehill farm crops praised with exceptional potato yield
Gracehill reports plentiful crops with notably fine potatoes weighing up to one pound and one and three quarters pounds. Community notes include melon work in Carlisle, Guest Day planned by Gracehill Ladies Aid, family visits, a new water well drill, and a family picnic at Sunset Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Williams
Gracehill
Charley Strohm
John Williams
Carlisle
Williams
Chester
Allen Schaeffer
Frank Pratt
Ted
Charles
Pratt
Gracehill Ladies Aid
Robertson
Shelangoski
Oliver Dunbar
Dave Turnipseed
Rubio
Washington
Curtis Ray Sankey
Curtis Ray
Oriel Sankey
Wess Engel
Patricia
Wapello
Engel
Downs
Dan Boone
Dale Jones
Nelson Woodfirds
Sunset Park
Cellulose Production from Cornstalks in Germany
German researchers demonstrate a process to produce cellulose from cornstalks. The work explores efficient conversion methods and potential industrial applications for sustainable fiber materials.
Inquest Probes Carlie Bream Case as Testimony Unfolds
The taxi driver who picked up Carlie Bream testified the woman appeared nervous and insisted a car followed. Jane and others testified about the night’s events, including Farland and Breanu, with tensions rising as the coroner’s inquest probes motive and sequence of sightings and actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlie Bream
Mount Ivy
Jane
David
Kurt Helm
Breana
Mr. Farland
Haverstraw
Macklin
Mattilareanu
Breanu
Mat Bream
Helm
Rider
Carlie Breanu
Bream
Mrs. Rubley
Garrison
Wayne
Mattila Breanu
Mr. Garrison
South Mountain Road
Fan Rubley
Bream’s
Mr. Bream
Carlie
Hon
Fan
David Farland
Mat
Brean
Quieting Title Petition Proceedings in Washington County Iowa
The petition seeks to quiet and confirm fee simple title to described real estate and bar unknown claimants from any claim. It asks for equitable relief and warns defendants to appear before noon on the second day of the September 1941 term in Washington Iowa, otherwise default will be entered and the court will grant the relief prayed. Attorney Richard A. Stewart represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of the District Court of
Washington County
Iowa
District Court of
Court House
Washington
Richard A. Stewart
Origin of the phrase face the music debated
Three theories explain the expression arising from theater audiences facing orchestra music, soldiers facing the band in formation, or condemned prisoners facing firing squads and the drum corps. Each view links the phrase to facing sound or punishment.
Breaker of Stone Henry Stanley Called Bula Matari
African chieftainess names Henry Stanley explorer as Bula Matari meaning breaker of stone highlighting his reputation in Africa during early expeditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stanley
Bula Matari
Income claim on motorists under 30 a week
A statement asserts about half of U S motorists earn under 30 dollars weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Western Robin Hood Epic Opens Wednesday at State Theatre
Technicolor adventure set in the pioneer West follows The Kid a bandit who helps ranchers overthrows his employers. He befriends an English settler and loves his sister while facing thrilling clashes, jail escape, and a self sacrificing climax. Directed by David Miller starring Brian Donlevy Ian Hunter Mary Howard and Gene Lockhart with two hit songs Viva le Vida and Lazy Acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Theatre
Pioneer West
David Miller
Brian Donlevy
Ian Hunter
Mary Howard
Gene Lockhart
Lon Chaney, Jr
Flys Backward The Humming Bird Flight Fact
A brief note describes a humming bird able to fly backward, highlighting its unique wing motion and agile maneuvering in flight.
Self-Government in Prison Plan Originated at Sing Sing
Thomas Mott Osborne, noted prison reformer, introduced the self government concept in Sing Sing prisons. He advocated inmate participation in administrative decisions to improve discipline and reforms. The plan marked a early milestone in penology and inmate-led governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sing Sing
Thomas Mott Osborne
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Norma
Dale Eyestone
Lyle Hayes
Carl Corpman
Nelson Woodford
Jerrie
Lake McBride
Raymond Sankey
Louisiana
Gayest Belle
New Orleans
John Wayne and
Ona Munson
the Fox
Maryse Rutledge
King Peatures Syndicate
Dale Mitchell
Oliver Clemens
Jane Clemens
Thomas A Sharp
William Gormley
Olivia Sharp
William Gormly
Andrew Ferguson Jr
Andrew Ferguson
Mary A. Ferguson
John Tucker
Thadeus Moore
Thaddeus Moore
Thaddus Moore
Thomas Kitchen
Thos. Kitchen
Mary Kitchen
Binsley Carmicle
Emsley Carmichal
Avarilla Carmichal
Sarah Williamen
Samuel Benson
Samuel
Horace Hainer
Rachel A. Haner
Rachel A. Hainer
William C. Husband
M. B&b. Strain
Weds
Atlantic City
N. J
Enoch L. (Nocky) Johnson
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Milo Sorden
Municipal Band
O. &. Schmidt
The
Chamber of Commerce
Washington, Iowa
Billy the Kid
Taylor
Robert Taylor
Matey, Ats
Washington Beverage Company
Frakes
Bernie Cummins
Joe Sanders
Griff Williams
Midwest
America
Livy Chorus
Magnificent Settings
E. 58Th St
Chicago
Official
Washington Directory
Optometrists
John C. Owen
Stan Kiesey
R. R. Noovan
W. P. Rawne
Stephen B. Jones
Harriet Coulter
Harold Putnam
Maurion S. George County
Lester B
Chiropractors
Chas. C. Brown
Theodore B, Bailey
Attorney At Law Loan & Trust
W. Livingston
Abstract Department
West Main St
J. C. Penney Co
Oy Glerko
City Health U
Ruth Church Park Commissioners
Marian
Bailey
Frank Bb. Miller
J. B. Lemmon
W. B. Dupuis
O. F. Boller
R. F. McFarlane Scond
A. v. Ward
Clarence Jacoby
Harry Montgomery
City Library
Grace H. Stephen
Rath Lytle
Washington Independent School District
Ralston
Harland W. Mead
Artes W. A. Erbe
Ethel McCreedy
Saeed Eaabie
Uaa
CIA
Aac
Harry Bowles School Board
Donald R. Bower
Harry Ramseyer
A. E. Atchison
Bostwick, Jr
Charlotte Baldrige
DR. Alc
Peterson
Second Ave
East Main St
Sherman's Funbereal
West Mein St
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