Local News Highlights and City Visitors Notes
Fox and Dewey props advertise satisfaction at the air dome tonight. West Chester visitors include Mrs D Kilgore and daughter Isabelle. Miss Margaret Duff resumes work at Klein Clothing Co after a vacation. Arthur Wilcox returns from Canada on business. Mrs Carl Hedges and baby return from Wayland. Mr and Mrs A C Brookhart and daughter Della visit A G Leet home at West Chester. Misses Ella and Sylvia Warren visit Dr George Warren in Pontiac. Miss Lillian Brookhart resumes work at Snouffer Hughes dry goods after two weeks rest. Homer Taylor of Burlington visits relatives here. I will care for horses during Chautauqua. stalls or shade rope space. Foley’s Kidney Remedy claim by Lemmon’s Pharmacy. Misses Ida Roberts, Etha Dawson, Kate and Gertrude Smith and Sylvia and Ella Warren camping at Riverside lodge return home Saturday. Will Nelson of Minden Nebraska visits T J McElhinney home. heads to Chicago on business.
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Fox & Dewey
Airdome
Highland Park Nursery
Ella
Sylvia Warren
Pontiac
Til
George Warren
Lillian Brookhart
Snouffer, Hughes & Go
Homer Taylor
Burlington
Will Taylor
John Taylor
Chautauqua
Albert Delaney
Ida Roberts
Etha Dawson
Kate
Gertrude Smith
Sylvia
Ella Warren
Riverside Lodge
Riverside
Will Nelson
Minden
Nebr
T. J. McElhinney
Mr. Nelson
Joe McElhinney
Chicago
Wilma Smith
Keola
Kleese Hartman
Harry Letts
Marion Anderson
Amy Lkdworthy
Snouffer, Hughes & Co
Walter Ayres
Isabelle
Over a Swamp in the State of Washington
A compact news note purchases attention to a swamp area in Washington state. It records local observations about terrain, water levels, and potential environmental implications for nearby communities and land use plans.
Dark Swamp Lake Mystery Plagues Lincoln County
Spokane writer reports Swamp Lake near Lincoln County appears endlessly dark though air remains dry and sunny. The lake stretches eighty to one hundred feet from shore, with darkness covering the water for miles and puzzled observers noting 10 to 25 degrees cooler air in sunlight.
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Spokane
Wash
Robert S. Fulton
Harrington
Lincoln County
Swamp Lake
Fulton
Relief Effort Grows For Fernie Fire Victims
Spokane leaders form a relief committee under acting Mayor J. S. Phillips and F. E. Goodall to aid Fernie fire victims. A car of provisions and clothing heads north with funds, while more aid flows across the border to Cranbrook for thousands of refugees. Fresh milk bread and other foods are distributed as Spokane and Inland Empire towns unite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
J. S. Phillips
F. E. Goodall
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Fernie
B. C
W. D. Finley
Chamber of Commerce
Cranbrook
Inland Empire
Spokane Relief Run On 256 Mile Route Free Transport Volunteered
Being sent out of Spokane daily, the run of 256 miles is made in record time over the Spokane International line. The president D. C. Corbin of Spokane issued orders to furnish cars and transportation for all supplies free of charge. He has arranged with customs collectors for the entrance of all relief supplies without duty. Relief work is expected to continue for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Spokane International Line
D. C. Corbin
Mrs Chas E Smith endorses King’s New Life Pills
Mrs Chas E Smith of West Franklin Maine praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a reliable family laxative. The painless purifiers are sold at Lemmon’s Pharmacy for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. Smith
West Franklin
Maine
Dr. King
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Free Exhibition At Chautauqua Grounds Featuring Kelly Engines
The Mason Transfer and Storage Co will run a booth at the Chautauqua grounds to display Kelly Engines Farm Machinery Buggies Harness and related gear. Demonstrations show engine efficiency alongside churns separators washing machines and feed grinders running together to prove economic value. Studebaker buggies wagons and farm trucks will also be showcased for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Transfer & Storage Co
Chautauqua
Kelly
Studebaker
Washington Chautauqua
First United Presbyterian Church Social On East Washington Lawn
The young people of the First United Presbyterian church plan an evening social on the lawn at Miss Ella Dawson’s home on East Washington street. Mrs. A L Smouse hosted twenty friends at her Sixteenth street home as a courtesy to Mrs. A C Dewey of Washington Iowa. Musical numbers by Mrs. George Ayers of Chicago Miss Garretson of Topeka Kan and Mrs. Dewey enriched the afternoon with a luncheon served in late afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
Ella Dawson
East Washington Street
A. L. Smouse
Sixteenth Street
A. C Dewey
Washington
Iowa
George Ayers
Chicago
Garretson
Topeka
Kan
Dewey
Des Moines
Quiet Brighton Wedding Unites Vera McCarty and H Phil Bratten
Saturday evening at seven o clock a quiet wedding was solemnized at the Henry Diller hoof at Brighton when his niece Miss Vera McCarty and H Phil Bratten of this city were united in marriage Rev R A Bruce of the Brighton Methodist church officiating The bride wore a cream dress and carried flowers They are well known here The bride is daughter of deputy sheriff R H McCarty and the groom is son of Mr and Mrs J M Bratten They will be at home after August 15 at 707 East Washington Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Diller
Brighton
Vera McCarty
H. Phil Bratten
R. A. Bruce
R. H. McCarty
J. M. Bratten
Klein Klothing Ko
Waterloo hosts fourth annual Iowa road officers school
The fourth annual school of instruction for Iowa road officers opens in Waterloo this week. It begins with practical road work around Waterloo today and tomorrow, followed by two days of program talks and discussions. Organizers expect long term improvements for Iowa roads aided by graders and drags already improving conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Road
Waterloo
Iowa
Glenwood Summer School Closes After Successful Term
Miss Nettie Wallace daughter of M Y Wallace of Glenwood taught at the Glenwood Minnesota summer school a six weeks term. Wallace a teacher in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania schools is described as very fine. Supt O K Omllie of Glenwood schools led the training school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Minnesota
Nettie Wallace
M. Y. Wallace
Miss Wallace
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Supt
O. K. Omllie
Stigers Leave Moundsville for Keosauqua Visit
L L Stiger and wife of Moundsville West Virginia, who have been visiting at the J B Crayne home, departed this morning for Keosauqua to continue their visit.
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L. L. Stiger
Moundsville
W. Va
J. B. Crayne
Keosauqua
Mrs Bertsch and daughter depart Sigourney visit
Mrs. Bertsch and her daughter, who had been visiting at the John Skip ton home, left this morning to return to their home in Sigourney.
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Dean
Ernest Dean
Oskaloosa
Death claims two aged ladies in South Washington
Mrs. Elias Park dies at home after long illness. funeral set for 1:30. Margaret Ritchey, born Margaret Anderson in Indiana 1817, dies at son Robert Ritchey’s home near the city after a gradual weariness. Survived by son Robert and granddaughter Mrs. Arthur Weade. former Civil War soldier husband killed at Morganza. Funeral today at 2:30 from residence. interment in city cemetery.
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Margaret K. Ritchey
Robert Ritchey
Agnes Currie Anderson
South Hanover
Indiana
Iown
John Ritchey
Robert
Florence
Arthur Weade
Ritchey
19Th
Iowa
Morganza
Local residents visit for shopping and visits in the city
Fred Brazel and Howard Benn travelled on business to Muscatine and Ainsworth this morning. Mrs. J. S. McCleary and daughter shopped in the city, as did Mrs. J. N. Eyestone and daughter. Visitors from West Chester, Crawfordsville, Wellman and Keota arrive and depart. Chautauqua transportation costs 25 cents. Numerous relatives arrive from Chicago for visits and gatherings in the city.
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Fred Brazel
Muscatine
Howard Benn
Ainsworth
E. P. Dusenberry
Belle Plaine
John Jones
Homer
Haskins
Death of Mrs Elias Park in Brighton and Elwood dies at 74
Mrs Elias Park died at 706 South Marion avenue at 1 40 Sunday afternoon aged seventy four years three months and twenty four days. She was ill ten years with last illness beginning last May. Born April 16 1834 in Ohio she moved to Iowa era then settled in Brighton township and married Elias Park April 28 1857. Eight children born four living Ralph Lafay ette Nichols Daniel Nichols Laura Barton Mary Presser George Jasper Azubah and Bessie Park. Thirteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren survive. Funeral at residence Tuesday 1 30 pm Rev U S Smith in charge interment Schrock cemetery.
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Elias Park
South
Marion Avenue
Elzabeth Nichols
Edward and
Azuba Peak Nichols
Ohio
Ralph
Lafayette Nichols
Kansas
Daniel Nichols
Grace Hill
Lafe Stout
Brighton
Brighton Township
Mary Presser
Farnum
Nebr
Laura Barton
Curtis
Nettie E
W. T. Nott
Elwood
George
Jasper
Eureka M. BE
U. S. Smith
Schrock
Bishop Visits Nephews in Lexington from Story County Iowa
P. W. Bishop of Story county Iowa is visiting at the home of his nephews in Lexington, staying for a period as part of a family visit and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Bishop
Story County
Iowa
Lexington
Condition of Lafe Kline Remains Steady in Washington
The report notes Lafe Kline of northeast Washington shows little improvement with his condition remaining largely unchanged and no clear signs of progress observed.
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Lafe Kline
Washington
The Retort Courteous Goat Quip Recalled
A witty exchange features a goat and a speaker. The goat answers a posed question with a pun about chewing. The quip echoes classic humorous dialogue attributed to a playful, old style exchange.
Wouldn't Miss It Howell-What a brogue that man has
Powell-Yes, it is so heavy that if he should leave it off he would take cold. New York Press remarks on a strong brogue in a quoted exchange decrying or noting its weight and effect.
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Howell
Powell
New York Press
Man’s flight for love ends in cold return with ring value
A man bought a diamond ring for his fiancée and flew away on the wedding day. After marriage he returned alone to measure the ring’s worth, reflecting on what it would fetch.
War talk stirs in town amid drought reports
A brief Chicago News exchange notes a remark about the country’s strength and mentions wells drying up, reflecting local concern over drought conditions and national mood. Dinny affirms, and the line hints at broader wartime context and resource strain.
A Plea for Bridget Amid Wage Continuity
Denver News quotes a plea urging Bridget to stay, promising continued pay despite a break or shattering of the vase. The note emphasizes loyalty and financial support during transition.
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Bridget
Denver News
His Refined Tastes Finds Trilby Saloon Buyout
In a witty Chicago Record-Herald quip, a remark on Junker’s refinement notes his purchase of the Trilby saloon, signaling a literary figure’s foray into nightlife. The exchange captures a playful take on distinguishing culture and business.
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Junker
Chicago Record-Herald
At Thirty The Years Pass On In Woe
A compact reflection notes time aging and experience as years add sorrow and change. The narrator recalls lessons believed learned a decade earlier now questioned, with a tone of rueful self insight. The piece frames growth as a cumulative hardship and realization.
They Wanted Him and Rewards Offered for Departure
A former employee recalls that his employers valued him highly and offered a large reward when he left. The report quotes a New York Life source stating appreciation and the substantial incentive given upon departure.
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New York
New York Life
After the Wedding Dialog in Cozy Home
The dialogue notes a small, cozy house and a potential visit by the bride’s mother. It mentions guests may need to sleep somewhere else, reflecting domestic concerns about space and hospitality. The fragment centers on newlyweds Anna and her mother’s potential stay and accommodations.
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Anna
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