County to Send 53 Men to Camp Dodge in September Draft
Washington county’s September draft quota is 52 men with a company to be entrained for Camp Dodge between September 3 and 6. The exemption board will call first all 1917 registrants, then June registrants, with re classifications pending. Nearby counties’ quotas are Henry 46, Jefferson 43, Keokuk 88, Louisa 61, Muscatine 74, Johnson 57, Des Moines 98. Three registrants are for limited service to report at Ft. Riley, Kansas, around early September.
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Henry
Jefferson
Keokuk
Louisa
Muscatine
Johnson
Des Moines
Camp Dodge Company
Ft. Riley
Kan
Digestion Relief Ad Promises Cham berlain's Tablets
Mrs Blanche Bowers of Indiana Pa endorses Cham berlain's Tablets for digestion improvements. She reports long struggle with poor digestion and claims relief after using the product, available at Lemmon's Drug Store.
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Chamberlain’s
Blanche Bowers
Indiana
Lemmon's Drug Store
Advyt
Spectacles Mark Wealth and Rank in Early Italy
The text notes spectacles originated in Italy around 1285 and were initially costly, worn by the wealthy or nobility as a status symbol. As the sign of status evolved, larger spectacles indicated higher rank, with some examples described as extremely large in existing busts, lenses reaching three locks in diameter.
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Italy
A Good Time Misunderstandings In Racing Car Tactics
A humorous item notes how misunderstandings arise when one friend treats another to a thrill ride in a racing car. The piece highlights the jolting scare as a caution about misread intentions and the line between fun and danger.
Lover's Quarrel Over Black Eye Incident
A playful exchange centers on a black eye from a lover's quarrel. One character asks, Hallo Fitzy, where did you get it. He replies it was from a lover's quarrel, implying another lover was involved. The line punctuates a lighthearted anecdote about romantic entanglement.
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Fitzy
Straw Hats Recalled In Ancient Greek Style
Straw hats, once used by ancient Greeks, did not become common in Europe until about fifty years ago, marking a shift in headwear fashion and practicality.
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Europe
A Want Ad in the Journal Will Sell
Classified notice indicates a journal run listing items for sale. The ad previews quick turnover and local buyers, with items priced to move and contact details for interested parties.
Chautauqua Closes With War Lecture And Metropolitan Show
The Chautauqua closes tonight with a big program headlined by Private Peats war story and Dr J A Alexander Bible lecture. The Metropolitan Glee Club and quartet perform at eight with strong next season optimism. Crawford Adams and Roselth Breed provide popular entertainment amid reviews of Shakespeare and canning team demonstrations.
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Metropolitan Quartet
Washington
Peat
J. A. Alexander
Amusements Fox Theatre Lights Romance of the Underworld
Catherine Calvert heads a star cast in the photoplay Romance of the Underworld at the Fox Theatre Saturday. Supporting players include David Powell who has performed opposite Mary Pickford Edna Goodrich and Ann Murdock.
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Fox Theatre
Catherine Calvert
David Powell
Mary Pickford
Edna Goodrich
Ann Murdock
Noted Silent Screen Stars Head Century Theatre Cast
Olive Tell and Eugene O'Brien once leads for Norma Talmadge appear with Edwin Forsberg known for Madame X and Jack ODiamonds alongside Sybil Carmen at the Cocoanut Grove show. James Kirkwood directs, a former James Kirkwood director for Mary Pickford and Mary Miles Minter.
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Olive Tell
Eugene O'Brien
Norma Talmadge
Edwin Forsberg
Jack O'Diamonds
Sybil Carmen
Spain Seizes Hun Ships In Neutrality Stance
Spain informs Germany that due to submarine sinkings, Spanish ports will use German vessels in place of sunk Spanish tonnage. The cabinet, meeting at San Sebastian, vows to stay neutral. It states 20 percent of Spanish merchant fleet sunk and over 100 Spanish sailors killed.
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Paris
Spain
Germany
San Sebastian
Berine
West Chester church groups announce Friday August program
The West Chester Queen Esther Circle will repeat a patriotic play at West Chester M E Church Friday evening August 23 at 8 30 p m Everyone invited The Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church holds committee meetings at 6 30 p m Sunday with supper Monday at 6 p m
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West Chester
Queen Esther Circle
M. E
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Glendale Red Cross Delays to Next Week
The Glendale Red Cross will not meet until next week. The o012 Presbyterian choir will rehearse Friday evening at 7 30.
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Glendale Red Cross
Presbyterian Choir
Sobriquets and Irish Names in English Usage
A quaint note on how sobriquets reflect national characters with examples from England and Ireland. The article cites Elizabethan and colonial terms and explains how common names like Thomas persist in the army and society, including affectionate shifts from Abigail to a chambermaid and soldiers nicknamed Tommy.
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Abigail
Tommy
Thomas
Ireland
Paris
Luncheon Tale of Old Scout and a Bellboy’s Paging
The Old Scout recalls lunch with his young nephew who orders a mysterious item the narrator calls coifia nulls. A bellboy announces Mister Spikes, an omen of bad luck in the dining room.
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Mister Spikes
Glass Making an Old Art Unearthed Fragments in Egypt
Fragments of wine vases dating to antiquity were found in Egypt. The article suggests glass making may have been known to the ancient Assyrians and notes New Testament references using glass as a symbol of brightness.
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Egypt
French bride explains equal lack of interest in marriage
A Loudon Opinion note says a French lady married for the bridegroom’s taste and hers alike. She remarks she does not care much for him, and he feels similarly indifferent, reflecting practical reasons over romance.
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Loudon
On Life's Pathway by Charles King Jey
A short reflective passage urges readers to perform daily duties and resist temptation. It cautions against seeking unseen futures that cannot be understood. The tone is earnest and admonitory, fitting a midcentury inspirational column.
Daily Thought by Edward Hale Inspires Gentle Prudence
A short quotation advises looking up and down and forward while avoiding looking back. It urges lending a hand to others as a practical guide to thoughtful conduct. The admonition frames cautious, responsive living in daily interactions.
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Daily Thought
Edward Svenett Hale
Community News From Over County Rural Route 4
Mr. and Mrs Join McCall visited Tuesday at Cavas Kepharta. Mr and Mrs Charlie Anderson welcomed a baby boy born last Saturday morning. Silas Caldwell and family visit this week with daughter Mrs Harrison Alliman near Sciota Illinois. Mrs Will McBride and son Howard visited Oscar Gardner home. Mr and Mrs Harry Bishop and two daughters Edna and Helen visited Everett Palmers Wednesday evening.
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Cavas
Kepharta
Charlie Anderson
Silas Caldwell
Harrison Alliman
Sciota
Ill
Will McBride
Howard
Oscar Gardner
Harry Bishop
Edna and
Telen
Everett Palmer
Learning by Experience And The Value Of Counsel
Franklin argues that experience is a harsh tutor and words may guide, but conduct must come from within. He warns that those who refuse counsel cannot be helped and, if they will not listen to reason, punishment or correction will follow.
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Lence
Altho
Dr. Alexander
France
Alexander
Germany
Franklin
Out of this nettle danger we pluck the flower safety
The line from Shakespeare is rendered here as a compact reflective note on danger yielding safety. It juxtaposes peril with the reward of wisdom and caution, inviting readers to seek positive outcomes through perilous experience.
The Collar Bone Noted For Frequent Breaks
The collar bone is observed to fracture more often than any other bone in the body. Medical notes emphasize its vulnerability and the need for preventive care.
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Berdy
Deeter Claims He Operated On You For Thousands
Jife quotes Deeter stating the operation cost "a couple of thousand dollars." The remark portrays a substantial medical procedure and the financial impact discussed in the exchange.
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Deeter
Parentage as Public Service and Duty
Quote from H G Wells arguing that parentage is public service and a duty to society. It should be paid for and sustained by the state, without superseding parental love but supporting and rewarding it.
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H. G. Wells
Deer dine on farmhouse tablecloth in Allamuchy NJ
Mrs. William Crawn found a specially designed green leaf tablecloth on her Dark Moon road farmhouse clothesline was chewed by three deer within thirty minutes. The incident is reported by the New York Herald and highlights wildlife encroachment on rural properties.
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Dark Moon Road
Allamuchy
N. J
William Crawn
Crawn
New York Herald
Had Sized Up New Playmate Dorothy’s Bold Guess
A brief child’s remark recalls a neighbor child named Allene whom Dorothy suspects might be a boy, noting the mother’s possible ignorance. The line ends with Dorothy seeking comfort in her mother’s lap.
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Dorothy
Allene
Quotation on Valor and Discretion from Shakespeare
Scriptural line reflects the maxim that prudent restraint can spare life and time. The sentiment underscores measured courage over rash action, aligning with historic debates on bravery and prudence in perilous moments.
Character In Countenance Quote Reflects Integrity
A Marcus Aurelius saying notes that integrity and good nature show in a man’s face, since character is woven into appearance and cannot be hidden. The reflection links inner virtue with outward expression in timeless wisdom.
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Marcus Aurelius
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