Romance in the Office Sparks by a Brown Girl
Palmer, a cautious clerk, meets Miss Faye Wilson who takes over his work and changes his outlook. After a tense clash and a late confession, the pair bond over shared duties and lunches. The boss, Mr. Winn, reassigns Palmer to head the sales department then offers two weeks vacation and gifts for taking Wilson off his hands.
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Palmer
Faye Wilson
Wilson
Plato
Fred
Pahveer
Mr. Winn
Faye
Resolution Establishing Sidewalks in Washington Iowa
City council adopts a resolution ordering permanent sidewalks on East side of South Avenue B from South Washington Street to North West Madison Street. Sidewalks to be four feet wide and built by abutting property owners. if owners fail the city will construct under Ordinance No 39 with costs assessed to abutting real estate. adopted August 6, 1923. The document ends with certification by Mayor A N Alberson and City Clerk B J Kellogg.
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Washington
Iowa
City of Washington
A. N. Alberson
J. Kellogg
Fine Natures Read Like Poems In A Glance
A concise reflection on how quickly one grasps character through two opening traits, inviting readers to explore deeper beauty awaiting them in the rest of the work. The excerpt echoes Bulwer Lytton’s lyrical muse on nature and perception.
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Bulwer Lytton
Prison proved their safety as storm drives Grimsby ship ashore
During a fierce storm the Grimsby steam trawler Caleina ran aground at Varde Norway. Eleven crew struggled as nine teammates were swept away. Two men escaped the wreck with aid from a slammed galley door and ice filled deck. Fate, it seems, spared them all.
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Varde
Norway
Old Romans Practically Vegetarians
The Romans relied on grain and vegetables as staples, with little beef. Veacon stacke cured meat and fish were common, while their fish ponds fed the wealthy. Dairy cheese from cows and goats and olives were common additions, and wine replaced coffee tea and alcohol in their daily diet.
Senses of the Earthworm in Darwinian Light
The earthworm lacks eyes yet distinguishes light from dark and responds to heat and cold, surfacing at warmth and retreating in frost. It deepens burrows to avoid intense heat or cold, and worms sometimes move violently to escape predators. A ventral double nerve chain governs these actions with only scattered touch-cells as sense organs.
Glass safety upgrade replaces ordinary glass with wire glass
Passengers fearful of missing destinations or wrong turns caused window breakage. to improve resilience, wire glass is now used behind drivers instead of plate glass. Scientific American notes this change strengthens resistance to pounding and breakage.
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Scientific Americun
Misunderstood Bell Push Causes Bus Ado
A bus passenger rings the bell twice to alight but then rings again after recalling a single ring stops the bus. The driver brakes as she sways forward and clutches the railing bell rope, causing another bell ring. The conductor quips that the driver will think him playing Home Sweet Home as the vehicle heads to the garage.
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London
Quieting Title Suit in Washington County Iowa
Wilbert Rose and Aliie Mae Williams Rose sue William Jones and others for fee simple ownership of a 113 acre tract in Washington County Iowa. They claim open adverse possession for over ten years and request a decree quieting title. unknown defendants warned to answer by Sept 8 1923 or default will be entered. Bailey & Baldrige represent the plaintiffs. Aug 29 1923.
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District Court of
Iowa
Washington County
Wilbert Rose
Aliie Mae Williams Rose
Clerk of the District Court of
Washington
Bailey & Baldrige
Renewal certificate grants Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank
The Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank at Haskins Iowa received renewal authority after proof of compliance and full capital. The first board of directors named Birney Coon J C Jones W E Davis D C Birney and Harry Dye were appointed by the Superintendent of Banking Robert L Leach in Des Moines on July 26 1923.
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Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank
Haskins
Iowa
Birney Coon
J. C. Jones
W. E. Davis
D. C. Birney
Harry Dye
Des Moines
A. D
Robt. L. Leach
Journal Want-Ads Payoff Highlighted for Readers
Readers are urged to follow the Journal Want-Ads closely as a dependable source of bargains and opportunities. The note stresses consistent attention to listings for valuable finds and timely offers.
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Journal
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D. L. Musselman
Earth
William Jones
Wm. Jones
Margaret Jones
David E. Eckert
F. L. Graham
M. M. Graham
Harrison Cox
Sarah M. Cox
William J. Benson
Jane Benson
William Gormley
Susan J. Gormley
Susan Jane Gormley
Wim, Gormley
Nathan Jonston McKittrick
Nathan Johnston McKittrick
N. J. McKittrick
Margaret Jane McKittrick
Margaret J. McKittrick
Richard Williams
Jane
Section Twelve
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Bank
State of Iowa
Office of Superintendent of Banking
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Standard Oil Company
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