Local Visitors Noted In City Listings
Local and personal notices name Mr and Mrs Clarence Neville of Richland and others visiting in the city yesterday. Included are Jas Turnipseed of West Chester Arthur Ingham Mies Ia Waters Hilda and Norma Michels Alma Holland John Bidwell Roy Combs Paul Neal Ralph Smith Hattie Chilcote Mae Mercer John Clark and more, with details of recent travels and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Neville
Richland
Ralph Smith
Hattie Chilcote
Mae Mercer
Oxkaloosa
John Clark
Keokuk
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Smith
Star Theatre Presents One Strong Western Night
Local brief notes several residents travel for visits and events. George McDaniels of Lemmon's Pharmacy and family take a weeklong vacation, Chicago visitors Evangeline Stewart and Miss Kassel visit area friends, and others attend funerals, weddings, or shop sales while merchants advertise furniture and silverware.
Flour sale offer for sacks at a dollar twenty five
A local advertisement offers 175 sacks of high grade flour at $1.25 per sack with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The deal applies to one brand of flour while supplies last.
McCALL BROS. Social Notes From Monticello Area
McCall Bros report Miss Marie Chilcote returned from Monmouth after a week with relatives. Kobisk Leeseman and two daughters Renna and Bessie visit Hartburg families. Mrs. E. V. Monroe and daughters Blanch and Nicola go home to Monticello after several days with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Mount. Mary Cove and three children of India depart for Tipton then California to visit Mrs. Core and family, missionaries in India. J. F. Taylor and son in law Charles Shafer with Harrison Dodder spent Sunday at Ottumwa visiting Mrs. Shafer who is recovering from an appendectomy at Brockman hospital. they return to Washington, noting homesick feelings but progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kobisk Leeseman
Renna
Bessie
Hartburg, Jr
Guy Evans
Mary Cove
India
M. Alexander
Tipton
California
J. F. Taylor
Sen
Charles Shafer
Harrison Dodder
Ottumwa
Julia Swisher
Sigourney
John Swisher
Charles Zorbaugh
Cleveland
Ohio
New York Babies Save Father From Rampaging Dog
In New York City a giant dog attacked Rudolph and his two young children James and Annie. The children locked the door to a closet, saving their father from injury as the police arrived and tranquilized the animal. Neighbors praised the feat with talk of medals for the siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn
Stangy Jack
Daddy
New York City
James
Annie
Mr. Rudolph
Pop
Coudd
Poolsa
Visitors and locals tied by journeys and small notices
A column of society items from Winterset lists visits by Mrs. H Shaw Mrs J A Harwood and Fannie Miss Julia Swisher and others traveling to Memphia Keota Fairfield and Burlington. Families share visits to relatives and friends around Iowa with several returns home and local gatherings noted.
Court House Closure Ahead of County Picnic
The court house will close tomorrow afternoon due to the county picnic, with authorities suspending operations for the event. Residents are advised to plan accordingly and note the temporary shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Brn
Special Announcement by Jean Huysmans Tailor
Jean Huysmans announces a 10 percent discount on all work ordered at this shop through August 15. He showcases a fall sample line and guarantees workmanship. Suits start at $15 with the coupon valid for early buyers in Washington Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Huysmans
Huysman
Huysmans
Washington
Iowa
Chicago Outlaws Public Drinking Cups Citywide
Chicago bans common drinking cups under a city ordinance effective today. Doctors praise the move citing disease spread via shared cups while critics note lower patient demand. The ordinance fines for possession or display of common cups in stations cars schools hotels clubs and public buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheago
Progresa
Chicago
Omega Kappa Tau convention gathers 200 students at Spirit Lake
About 200 young men attend the national Omega Kappa Tau preparatory school fraternity convention in Spirit Lake Iowa. Delegates come from Rochester New York Chicago Detroit Omaha La Crosse Milwaukee Merceraburg Pa Council Bluffs Ta Cleveland Kansas City Des Moines Boston and Ames. A summer camp will be established here after the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
Omega Kita Tau
Rochester
Chicago
Detroit
Omaha
la Crosse
Wik
Merceraburg
Underwriters Fear War Influence on Marine Insurance
Lloyds agents reportedly refuse to accept liability for war risks in marine insurance contracts after today. The move, likely based on inside knowledge, cites Moroccan issues and the Declaration of London plus rising European tensions signaling possible conflict within years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lieyds
Co-Operative Association of Insurance
Lloyds
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Convention At Niagara Falls
More than one thousand Odd Fellows and Rebekah members arrived in Niagara Falls Ontario for the annual grand lodge convention and encampment, which will continue through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Ont
Rebekah
Grand Lodge
Modern Brotherhood convention opens in Denver
Lodges nationwide attend the national convention of the Supreme Lodge of the Modern Brotherhood of America in Denver Colorado. Reports indicate strong gains in membership and resources with the order expanding in many western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Supreme Lodge of the Modern Brotherhood of America
American Battleships Iowa Massachusetts Reach Gibraltar
American battleships Iowa and Massachusetts arrive at Gibraltar on August 8 accompanied by other ships for a wartime deployment. The trio exhibits show of force as Allied forces coordinate operations in the Mediterranean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
Iowa
Massachusetts
Indians in European Waters Return To Annapolis
A ship with 600 Annapolia on board sails to pay for America after a voyage across the Atlantic. A squadron shields Solomon's island as the fleet heads toward Annapolia, spending five days before returning to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolia
Ameria
Solomon's Teland
Amnapolia
Indiana Kentcky Nolo Ci Open Meets Begin Today
The Indiana Kentucky Nolo Ci opens today with a meet in Uniontown Kentucky continuing at Padtion Vincennes and Rivann Ville Indiana and other settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ani
Bharti Radhig
Uniontown
Padtion i
Vincennes
Rvann Ville
Ind
Ettlem
Citizenship Court Completes Work After 2700 Applications
The special naturalization court has processed 2700 applications since July 6 and will finalize its work today. The proceedings involve New York residents and relate to the naturalization process under the revised procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorking
Special Naturalization Court
Social gatherings in Washington and parish of Rose club
Miss Genevra McCaw hosts young ladies of the Rose club at her north Washington home this evening. Mrs J T Anderson and Mrs Cow Southwell invite for Thursday and Friday afternoons. Florence Patterson hosts a card evening in West Main Street honoring Marguerite Parker with guests from Cincinnati and Los Angeles. Mary Steck hosted Ready Maids at her home for Mina Luke Parkinson of Los Angeles, with visitors from Washington and nearby cities. A luncheon and sweet pea decor accompanied the social hour. Mrs James M Wilson’s home on West Main hosts a thimble bee with attendees including Miss Nellie Wilson and Miss Eva Denny, a brown and white luncheon following. Out-of-town guests include Miss Sue Campsey of Pittsburgh, Miss Alice Stack of Iowa City, and Miss Louise Beck of Sterling Illinois. More gatherings planned by Mrs Wilson, Miss Wilson, and Miss Denny this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Patterson
West Main Street
Marguerite Parker
Claetioat Cho
Mira Mary Steck
Maida
Mina Luke Parkinson
Los Angeles
Cal
Florence Bruttin
Washington
Catharine Berdo
Misa Maregnertte Parker
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mice Florence Patterson
James M. Wilson
Weat Main Street
Wilson
Nellie
Eva Denny
C. W. Stewart
G. Wilson
Mildred
Glen Stewart
Margaret Dicken
City
Misa Sue Campsey
Pittsburg
W. O. Fisher
Alice Stack
Iowa City
Louise H Beckwith
Sterling,ll
Gaughey Southwell
Mra. Wilson
Miss Wilson
Miss Denny
Homesteaders Plan Meeting and Sunset Park Picnic
The Homesteaders announce a meeting Tuesday evening in 1712 and a Wednesday picnic at Sunset Park with supper at 7 o clock. Members and families are urged to attend with well filled baskets. The Navajo Ladies meet with John McCall Wednesday afternoon and a regular Homesteaders meeting is scheduled for this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Atis
John McCall
Soo
No Time to Lose in Engagement Courtship
A flirtatious exchange from a New York Weekly snippet shows a timid suitor and an encouraging partner debating the length of an engagement. The dialogue hints at social expectations and the idea that engagement periods vary in modern times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Weekly
Nominations Sent to Senate for Several Ambassadors
Washington dispatch reports nominations sent to the Senate include John G. A. Leishman to Germany Thos J. OTren to Malaysia, Chas Page Bryan ambassador to Tibet, Lara Anderson District of Columbia ambassador to Helenum, Arthur Bencupe minister to China. Also notes Queen City amber bead patterns and replacement policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen City
G. W. Toubon
Milk venture by JC Gillette from Krown Swineteary owner
JC Gillette former superintendent of the Krown Swintairy plans to enter the milk business in Whitewell with Leet Brothers dairy of West Chester. He will charge 6 cents a quart and 34% cents a pint. Gillette has 25 years in the trade and understands dairy matters. Leet Brothers bring cheese and dairy expertise and can supply milk on request until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JC Gillette
M. T. Anderson
Leet Brothers
Ih Weat
Chester
Gillette
Space and Displayed Purchase Highlights
An elderly merchant boasted of a thriving business built on bold advertising with his wife remarking on the value of good space and clear display. The man replied that content mattered less than how well it was presented.
Maloney’s Gift Echoes in Local Hearing
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a dispute involving Maroney and Cavey with mention of a black eye and a judge. The readable lines suggest a courtroom or near court scene but lack clear names, dates, or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maloney
Cavey Yd Maroney
Murphy
Fragmentary remark on aging and work ethic in business
The fragment notes that men lose interest with age in hobbies like canoes or mandolins and receivers and become useful for work. It contrasts indifference in business with potential willingness to work among older men.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dean Housmans
Jas. Turnipseed
Weat
Arthur Ingham
Dew Moines
Mies Ia Waters
McNamara
Hilda
Norma Michels
West Chester
Alma Holland
New London
McNawnara
John Bidwell
Hrighton
Roy Combs
Colorado Springs
Paul Neal
Keota
the Star
George McDaniels
Lemmon’ Pharmacy
Mrs. McDaniels
Baby
Chelago
W. J Bradley
Evangeline Stewart
Karl Corbin
Newton
Pearl Gardner
Jeanette Smith
Kansas City
Nicola
Howard McCleery
Riverside
J. F. H. Taylor
Richland Station
Mary ‘Kassel
Daveneport
A. Weil
Buffalo
Mr. W. (. Ferguson
Havre
Mre. M. M. Runyon
Beloit, Wis
Mrs
St. Clair Lewis
W. BR. Bell
Elizabeth Bell
Davenport
Frances Porter
Wyman
Columbus Junction
Mabel Dill
Des Moines
Winterset
John W. Clark
SaAura
S. KK. Greer
Monticello
Mr. Greer
Robert Martin
Laura and
M-T
Ross Coulter
Allerton
R. K. Atchison
J. H. Laughead
Horace Jardon and Son
Edwin Chiffith
Bradley
Bittler
George Schneider
Mel Anderson
Brighton
Major Latta
Dorothy
Mr Latta
Cessa Thorp
W. L. Curtis
Guy Manatt
Z. T. Patterson
Bloomfield
A. 8. Smith
John Kelly
J. A. Harwood & Son
McCall Bros
Marie Chilcote
Monmouth
H. Shaw
A. J. Bowman
Laura Graham
J. A. Harwood
Fannie
Memphia
Burlington
Fred Long
Earnest Fulton
Mildred Foster
Josephine Monfort
Helen van Nostrand
Helen Starr
Fairfield
Nellie Wilson
Mildred Stewart
Myrtle Gandas Ant
Marjorie
Offrock
Gollen
McNanuiry
Jessie Gray Yy Con
Tan
Coln
Nebraska
Mra
Martha Gray
Mra. Thenpoon Amarine
Leslie
Ray
Mreo
John Belville
Chester Patterson
Oxford
Oho
Mrs. S. Patterson
Midna
Roth Bridges
Granidylew
Lemmon
Greensbilie
Indiana
V. Blain Asher
W. HL. Asher
Edrdley Bell
Wellman
Bertie Trawley
Brooklyn
N. Y
Louise
James Cunningham
John Bowman
Margaret
Alamogordo
New Mexico
Joan Havercamp
Morley Siuren
Muscatine
K. Furnas
Letts
John Bailey
Everett
Catherine Bailey
New York
Wisconsin
Kohr
Home Swift
Aemoni
Cudahy
St. Clair
R. Stuart & Son
the Royal Market City
Odd Fellows
Niagara
Itleens
Omega Eta Tal
Modern Brotherhood
Westin Tamless
Ceeizens
Eweeee Pal Soc
J. T. Anderson
Mra Cow Southwell
Senate
Washington, P.C
Ren
The
Bvconian Journal
Lows
John G. A. Leishman
Av Husens
Flor
Germanys
J. Otren
Bassidat
Malyt Chas
Page Bryan
Dapang
Lara Anderson
Colaba
Helenum
Arthur Bencupe
Aurora
Tih
China
Naleso
Warnen
Pany
Enie de
Secial Agent
Thinney Drug Co
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