Domestic help wanted for gen se work this month
Fragmentary Notice from the Washington Star mentions domestic help to commence chores this month for Is Davis with a phone contact. It references Snow's College Monday August, Sehloui br Klein clothing store, Mrs M C McDonald, and a note about a summer garden, radishes priced at a dollar and a quarter each.
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Is Davis
I Davis
All
Sehloui Br Klein Clothing Store
M. C. McDonald
Washington Star
Copper origin term for police traced to Norman catchers
London commentary traces the word copper from twelfth century Norman uses for catchers and restraint implements. It cites Ma teel's Vocabulum defining copped as arrested and gives examples of officers finding contraband on suspects. The piece notes the sobriquet implies a compliment.
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George W. Mateel
London Saturday Review
Speed of blood moves through veins and arteries
A health note explains the blood’s round trip from heart to extremities and back. Red corpuscles serve their stations while white corpuscles patrol for disease. With a 69 heartbeats per minute, blood travels 7 miles per hour 168 miles daily and about 6,620 miles yearly, totaling over 5 million miles in an 84 year life.
A Division of Labor Bow Counts Court Dialogue
A court record captures a witty exchange where Witness explains he could sell shrimps with help, saying he would holler since pushing the barrow was impractical due to an injured arm. Counsel questions the reason and the witness replies with a sharp remark about shouting versus shoving.
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Bow Counts
London News
Sunday School Lesson Questions on Paul’s Thessalonians
Public doctrinal prompts drawn from I Thessalonians v 12 to 24 focus on church leadership dynamics, forgiveness, accountability, prayer, gratitude, and holy living. It frames ministerial labor, communal peace, and prophetic preaching against a backdrop of Paul’s exhortations and the August 15 1909 Sunday study of Acts 18:23 to 19:22.
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Jesus
Christ Jesus
Paul
Ephesus
McElhinney Drug Co Secures Zemo Agency
The McElhinney Drug Co announces it has secured the agency for Zemo a remedy for eczema pimples dandruff and skin diseases. Zemo is a clean external liquid said to give instant relief and cure by destroying the germ causing the condition with healthy skin as the result. The firm will show proof of cures made by Zemo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McElhinney Drug Co
Zemo
McElhinney Drums Co
Chautauqua Tents Rise As Public Event Looms
Tents for the Chautauqua are arriving and will be erected soon with many workers. The program is expected to attract daily crowds similar to last year, which set attendance records. Residents are urged to arrange tent and site space promptly as the White City returns and desirable homes on good streets may fill quickly.
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White City
Dr. Pierce
Washington marksmen vie for state team spots
Lieutenant LeRoy Schilling and Sergeant John Jackson lead a strong showing at the state competitive shoot for Camp Perry membership. Schilling ranked eighth and Jackson near eighth place among sixteen competitors, signaling high odds both will make the state team. Captain John Steck also reported the excellent performance by the Washington group.
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Camp Perry
LeRoy Schilling
John Jackson
Schilling
Sergeant Jackson
Washington
John Steck
State Range
Chamberlain's Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
A vintage testimonial touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as unfailing since 1872. HH. 3S. Nichols of Oakland Ind Ter proclaims its speed in curing, noting eighteen years as a traveling salesman. Sold by F. L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Chautauqua Bakery Promotes Vienna Goods Visit
Local bakery ad highlights Vienna products at Chautauqua with mention of fine baked goods. Chal Ford made a business call at Winfield yesterday, suggesting active commerce and regional ties.
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Chautauqua
Vienna
Chal Ford
Winfield
Washington and nearby visit notices excerpt
Mrs. Harry Smith of Washington Iowa visited her sisters Miss Mattie Atterberry and Mrs. Ray Hayes and returned home this afternoon Alvin Allen began duties as student fireman on the Iowa Central yesterday Buck is expected to be a strong coal heaver Hattie Wenger returned to Washington after a week with friends in Wayland Mrs M F E Pratt of Washington and Mrs J T Nichols of Des Moines visited the Wmn Barringer home and went to Muscatine Ed Murdock and two children of Gladwin and Will Simkins and children of Washington visited here Thursday and Friday
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Harry Smith
Washington
Iowa
Mattie Atterberry
Ray Hayes
Ft. Madison Journal
Alvin Allen
Iowa Central
Buck
Wayland News
M. FE. Pratt
J. T. Nichols
Des Moines
Wmn
Ed Murdock
Gladwin
Will Simkins
Columbus Gazette
Mrs. Wilson and Manatt Visit Curtis Home
Mrs. Mary Wilson and Mrs. Guy Manatt with son Walter from Washington visited the W. L. Curtis home at the end of the week, according to the Columbus Gazette on August 5.
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Mary Wilson
Guy Manatt
Walter
Washington
W. L. Curtis
Columbus Gazette
Alma Johnston Extends Washington Visit
Miss Alma Johnston travels to Washington for an extended visit, leaving Columbus on Saturday evening.
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Alma Johnston
Washington
Columbus Gazette
Lawrence Murdock Visits Washington Cousin
Lawrence Murdock traveled to Washington last evening to spend a week with his cousin, Mrs. Will Simpkins, as reported by the Columbus Gazette on August 5.
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Lawrence Murdock
Washington
Will Simpkins
Columbus Gazette
Sunday school class travels by car from Washington
Mrs. Dr. F. E. T. Wickham of Washington led two automobile loads of boys and girls from Washington Friday to Mt. Pleasant. Frank Barden drove one car and his wife the other, transporting members of her Sunday school class.
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FE. T. Wickham
Washington
Frank Barden
Mt. Pleasant
Handcrafted Cypress Cabinet Noted In Keota Eagle
John Williams of Washington crafts a hand made cabinet for J. F Graham. The 5 by 9 foot Cypress wood piece is paneled and fitted entirely by hand, a revival of traditional cabinet making once common in our grandfather’s era. The antique style and skilled handiwork are highlighted in this August 5 item.
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John Williams
Washington
J. F Graham
Keota Eagle
Henry Bales Visits Washington for Wife's Illness
Henry Bales traveled to Washington on Saturday due to the rising illness of his wife, who is staying at her daughter Mrs. Clarence Rice Keota Sagle's home on August 5.
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Henry Bales
Washington
Clarence Rice
Keota Sagle
Funeral Service for Mrs Eliza Meek Held at Cherry Home
The funeral service for the late Mrs Eliza Meek was conducted yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mr and Mrs N J Cherry. Reverend W R Sawhill led the service with the Second church choir assisting. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers Ab Anderson Thos Anderson George Ross J M Walker Allen Stewart and Benj Cherry.
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Eliza Meek
N. J. Cherry
W. R. Sawhill
Elm Grove
Ab Anderson
Thos. Anderson
George Ross
J. M. Walker
Allen Stewart
Benj, Cherry
John Ho Pengardner retires from night watchman post
On grounds of ill health John Ho Pengardner gives up his night watchman duties and plans to go west for recovery. He is succeeded by Hugh Teeter, an experienced replacement. Ho Pengardner has served about a year and earned respect as a faithful and efficient officer. Friends here wish him a speedy restoration.
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John Hopengardner
Hugh Teeter
Mr. Hopengardner
Special Arrangements For Campers At Chautauqua Grounds
Elrod Dayton plans special eating house compartments for campers at the Chautauqua grounds to ease the usual crowd on big days. He expects strong patronage and promises better service this year after serving last year. Campers may arrange meals with Mr Dayton to ensure proper accommodations.
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Elrod Dayton
Chautauqua
Beaver Dam man credits remedy for lasting relief
I S Mason of Beaver Dam Kentucky says intense colicky pains plagued him until a friend recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After a few doses the pain vanished and has not returned in four years. The remedy is sold by F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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I. S. Mason
Beaver Dam
Chamberlain
F. L. Stolte and
Lemmon
Snow's System Makes dressmaking a pleasure in stead of a trial
A brief note highlights Snow's System for dressmaking as a pleasant, efficient method. It promises ease and enjoyment in sewing, transforming what many find tedious into a graceful skill. The paragraph emphasizes practical comfort and user friendly guidance for makers.
Diarrhoea remedy praised for quick cure
An advertisement extols Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a rapid cure for diarrhoea. It claims one or two doses suffice for ordinary cases and that it suits both children and adults. Available from F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
F. L. Stolte
Lemmon’'s
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International Newspaper
Bible Study Club
Rev. T
the Thessa
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I Thess
Lieut LeRoy Schilling and
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John
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Still
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