Society Notes Highlight Local Reunions and Club Events
Miss Genevra McCaw hosted Entre Nous members at North Town Avenue with a Chicago guest. The Willets family held an eighth reunion in Sunset Park with a bountiful picnic and a future move to New Boston Milnote. Various clubs met in West Chester and Keota area for devotionals, readings, refreshments, picnics, and planned gatherings. The Swift reunion gathered sixty to seventy relatives at Sunset Park with a noon dinner and an afternoon program as threshing and road conditions affected attendance.
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Genevra McCaw
John Lytle
North Town Avenue
Entre Nous Club
Miss McCaw
Alex Lytle
Chicago
Willets
Sunset Park
Ireta Willets
New Boston
Milnote
Bert Will
West Chester Kings Heralds
Laura Luceil de Loire
de Long
Rittenhouse
Laura Lucell de Long
Frances Maud Crane
King’s Heralds
Burma
Barbara Bauer
India
Wendell Baker
Sunshine Community Club
C. H. Wolfe
Mable Burger
Charlotte Campbell
John
Warren
Marguerite
Olive
Florence Gardner
Lena
Tillie Baer
Omer Wagner
Elwyn Garner
Ellen
Alice Wolfe
Altho
Augusta Koehler
Isabel Wolfe
J. O. Matthews
Swift
Fred Tracy
North
Iowa Avenue
Omaha
Frank Bruty
Katherine Flynn
John Flynn
Oscar Brock
Charles Ragan
Otis Hicks
Joe Hines
Howard Witting
Leonard Bailey
Carlton Wilson
Washington
Theresa Vastine
Marian
Cedric
Merle
Davenport
Tom Dugan
Margaret
Francis
Tama
Iowa
Mike Flynn
Ettrienne Keating
Measurement of minute telephone diaphragm vibration
A scientific expert recently measured the agitation of a telephone diaphragm and concluded it is no more than one ninety millionth of an inch. The article explains the tiny vibration produced by the receiver and the difficulty of conceiving its minuteness.
Not an Infallible Guide Quote on Physiognomy
A reflective remark cites La Bruyere warning that physiognomy cannot judge character with certainty. It emphasizes conjecture over certainty in judging people based on appearance. The line frames a philosophical caution about surface assessment versus inner truth.
Too Slow Causes Bachelors to Miss Opportunities
A Hillsboro News Herald opinion blames many men’s bachelor status on failing to seize chances, arguing that hesitation and delays hinder relationship prospects and lasting commitments.
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Hillsboro News-Herald
Dawes Addresses Klan Question in Maine Remarks Split Audiences
Charles G. Dawes, Republican vice presidential candidate, denounces the Ku Klux Klan and its lawless tactics. He cites Oklahoma and Chicago violence to argue minority groups cannot enforce order, while Maine rally crowds react with mixed approval and opposition. Dawes plans to address the issue further in Augusta.
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Augusta
Charles G. Dawes
Serince
Ku Klux Klan
Oklahoma
Walton
Herrin
Ilinois
Chicago
Brunswick
Maine
Wm. R. Pattamgall
Saco
Mr. Dawes
Dawes
Pattangal
United States
Coolidge
Pattangall
Ralph ©. Brewster
Portland
Ralph C. Brewster
Frank G. Farrington
Farrington
Brewster
Small Point Beach
Bath
Giren
Wm. R. Pattangall
Oklahoa
Back Straight Core Idea in Ancient Advice
The fragment urges keeping a straight back and not boasting about virtue, focusing on posture over external claims. It emphasizes inner virtue linked to straight alignment and cautions against self-promotion.
Themselves Alone to Blame Quote by Burke
A fragment quotes Burke on human ruination arising from natural appetites. The line attributes fault to individuals and their inherent propensities.
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Burke
City Churches First United Presbyterian Bible School Schedule
Morning Bible school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m with Y P C U Jr C U 6 30 p m preaching at 7 30 p m evening topic What Stands in the Way of Victory music list includes organ preludes anthems solo and quartet performances with Rev J Reade McCrory as pastor and Carolyn Hamilton as organist Helen Harvey involved.
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First United Presbyterian Bible School
Jr. C. U
Jesus
Hoy McElhinney
FOG” Cong Ncehonsegenta
J. Reade McCrory
Carolyn Hamilton
Helen Harvey
Forbade Monks Chocolate in Seventeenth Century
In a seventeenth century measure, authorities banished monks from drinking chocolate due to its immoderate use. The decree labeled the drink as a violent intruder to portions and framed it as a public enforcement matter under Joan Fran.
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Joan Fran
Briton Feeds Family On 13 A Week In Postwar London
Mummery, a 26 year veteran street cleaner in Southwark London, supports his wife and five children on 13 dollars per week. He rents a three room top floor flat, uses coal and gas stoves, and relies on borough health care and church aid. He budgets tightly for bread tea meat greens and sugar, patches clothes, and avoids pubs to ensure his family’s meals. He attends Browning Settlement concerts and services for affordable recreation.
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Milton Bronner
NEA
Lorton
Southwark
Big London
Great Britain
England
Mummery
Walworth
National Health
London County Council
Browning Settlement
Birds Said to Speak In Legend and Folklore
Belief in talking birds spans cultures with legends from Biloxi Indians who thought hummingbirds conveyed messages to humans and Breton peasants who attributed a power to birds to use human language.
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Biloxi
Kentucky Named by Indians for Dark and Bloody Ground
Indians named Kentucky for the region’s dark and bloody ground reflecting its history of savage warfare. The article notes the origin of the state name linked to Indian practice and ongoing conflict in early history.
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Kentucky
Spanish Breed Silkworms and Rabbits Encouraged
The Spanish promote breeding programs for silkworms and rabbits to boost agriculture and crafts. Officials emphasize fostering domestic silk and fur production to support rural economies and traditional industries.
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Keota
Orval Spencer
Alcodyne
Geo. Koehler
Fred Burger
Mabel
Donald
Ray Martin
White Way
Keota Park
Floyd Crayne
Fred Foriash
Carl Dunbar
Henry
Theodore Bailey
Charles Lytle
Bailey Lawn
Smith Brockhart, Jr
Washington, D.C
Henry Eicher
Stanford University
California
Harry Enalin
Lou Berne Reyner
San Diego
Finslin
E. B. Reyner
Christiana Brettenbach
Reyner
Caure
Josselyn
By Kathleen Norris
the Evening Journal
Grieg
Wilson
Irene Delong
Brock
Mrs
McMillan Offertory
Eddy Offertory
Lord
Koschat
Latta, Maxwell, Blick and Ferguson
C” Cadman
Stebbins
Lynes
Alfred E.mummery
Famlus
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
Weet Main St
Frank Bolle
City
Muoteal
W. Washington &T
T. J. Pease
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Blue Mutual
J. D. Dayton
Westchester
Washington County
Austin Sutherland
Brighton
R. R
T. A. Michels
Morrison & Morrison
Morrison Bidg
North Side
Washington, Iowa
Brookhart Bros. Law
Federsal
Loas
Opera House
Mutual Phone
CG. J. Wilson
C. CO. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawy
Opposite Journal
Livingston & Eicher
Abstract Department
Nat'l Bank
Green
W. Brown
Privure
South of Water Works
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