Town Clock to Undergo Major Overhaul and Relocation
Washington's town clock will be lowered from the McKee building boxed for shipment to the Howard Watch factory for two complete overhauls before reinstallation in new quarters. Mayor J E Bovee follows expert advice noting the clock is in good repair with minor fixes possible at the factory. The bell is described as one of the best the inspector has seen and its value is high. A plan to crate and move the clock is being arranged and a formal decision on installing the mechanism in the courthouse tower will be presented to the Board of Supervisors soon.
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Washington
McKee
Howard Watch Factory
J. E. Bovee
McKée
Court House
Board of Supervisors
Franklin Still Popular in Rare Book Sale
In Philadelphia a library sale of books once owned by a Declaration signer drew buyers for many Franklin imprints. Fewer than thirty rarities were sold, with Franklin related items commanding high prices.
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Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
Franklin
Evolution of the term pocket handkerchief through history
The tracing of the phrase shows its shift from kéerchief a head covering to handkerchief a head covering carried in the hand, and finally pocket handkerchief meaning a head covering held or kept in the pocket.
First Piano Ad in New York Advertised by Astor
John Jacob Astor at 81 Queen Street ran New York’s first piano ad on January 10, 175. He announced a nan assortment of pianofortes of the newest London construction by the best makers, and noted the listing was next to the Price’s meeting house.
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New York
John Jacob Astor
Queen Street
Meeting House
London
WIFE OF TRAPEZE ARTIST HERE FOR WELCOME HOME DAY
Mrs. Risk the wife of Harry Risk announces with gusto a high altitude trapeze act for Welcome Home Day September 11th. The performance aims to be very high, with ticket sales starting soon at local outlets and hotels. Great interest surrounds the ball game, with Riverside and Brighton preparing and nine star players expected. Tickets will be sold at Sherman Brothers Phillips Drug Lemmon Mc Elhinney Drug and at the Congress Hotel.
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Mrs. Risk
Welcome Home Committee
Riverside
Brighton
Sherman Brothers
Phillips Drug Store
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug Store
Congress Hotel
Through the Wrong Door at Fox Theatre Starring Madge Kennedy
Madge Kennedy headlines the Fox Theatre showing of Through the Wrong Door written by Jesse Lynch Williams. John Bowers stars as her leading man in a contrast to his earlier work with Mabel Normand with comic scenes and mistaken address complications.
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Madge Kennedy
Jesse Lynch Williams
Miss Kennedy
Fox Theatre
John Bowers
Mabel Normand
Sis Hopkins
Marriage Notices Include Bridges Knapp Event And Forbes Lillian Thurmen
Multiple wedding reports describe Miss Flossie Bridges and Mr. Wilbur Knapp marrying with Rev. J. A. Glendinning in attendance. The couple plans a honeymoon and to settle in Harlan. Additional notes cover Miss Laura Lillian Thurmen’s wedding and a social gathering honoring Miss Rhea Ford with games, poems, and themed decorations.
Riverside Couple United in Methodist Marriage
Yesterday Miss Mamie S Havel and Mr Frank A Kallaus were wed at the Riverside Methodist parsonage with Rev J A Glendinning performing the ceremony. The bride wore a white gown and the couple received friends after the ceremony in a modest reception.
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Ette
Blanche Havel
Edolph Havel
Laura Lillian Thurmen
Haney H. Forbes
J. A. Glendinning
Riverside
Mamie S. Havel
Frank A. Kallaus
Miss Marguerite MacGugin Hosts Afternoon For Cousin
Miss Marguerite MacGugin entertained about twenty five girls yesterday afternoon in compliment to her cousin Miss Clarissa Gibson of Valley Junction who is her guest. The girls brought their fancy work and knitting and played and sang. A dainty one course luncheon was served by the hostess assisted by Miss Wanda Neiswanger Mrs Manton Hebner and Mrs Fred Reid.
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Marguerite MacGugin
Clarissa Gibson
Valley Junction
Wanda Neiswanger
Manton Hebner
Fred Reid
Retired Cunard Captain Dow Remains Famous in Transatlantic Service
Commander Daniel Dow, famed for commanding ocean greyhounds of Cunard, retires after a storied career. He captained the Lusitania at the outbreak of war, dodging an enemy ship near New York and steering toward Liverpool, later sailing to Britain while under threat from U boats with American passengers aboard.
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Daniel Dow
Cunard Line
Ocean Greyhounds
Lusitania
New York
Liverpool
Dow
England
United States
Mergey
Ladies Aid Meeting Postponement and Community Notices
A series of church and club notices include postponement of the Ladies Aid meeting at the Christian Church. The Hotle-Schockley reunion is set for Rubio on Aug 28 with relatives invited. Cedar Community Club meets with Mrs. Chas Bear. bring lunch. A Queen Esther play is planned for West Chester M E church on Aug 27 with 35 cent admission. A Christian Endeavor social at Miss Helen Mayhew’s home Aug 28. meet at church 7 20 PM. Seventh Day Adventists hold their 40th annual conference and camp meeting in Marshalltown Aug 28 to Sept 7. The All Day Ladies Aid meeting and Presbyterian holy practice postponed with full attendance urged. The Women’s Home Missionary Society meets at 1203 E K Washington Friday afternoon Aug 29. Young Women’s Society and Queen Eather girls invited.
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Cedar Community Club
Chas. Bear
M. E
West Chester
Second United Presbyterian Church
Helen Mayhew
Washington
Iowa
Marshalltown
Women's Home Missionary Society
Smith Brookhart Home
Washington Street
Young Women's Society
Queen Eather
Vaudeville Wit at Chicago Theatres
A vaudeville routine at Chicago theatres features Walter James delivering jokes on marriage, love, and social antics. The performer jokes about courtship, family, and domestic life with observational humor and light self deprecation. The piece blends storytelling with punchlines about love and gender expectations.
Neighborhood Imagery Sparks Quick Wit
A Chicago Tribune item notes a boy’s greeting about a new neighbor. The boy jokes that he likes him but calls him very talkative, highlighting a humorous exchange from the day.
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Jimmy
Etreet
Chicago
Massage for Lumbago From Doctor Po Meta
Doctor Po meta head of the medical department at the Swiss Accident Insurance Institute says lumbago may be rheumatic from strain or chill. Massage is the best treatment and recovery should occur in six to eight days at most.
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Pometa
Swiss Accident Insurance Institute
Plants That Feed on Animals
The article notes that Venus flytraps and similar plants trap insects by leaves and digest soft tissues using peptic ferment secreted by the leaves. It presents these plants as real examples of animal feeding.
Fortable Life Building Tops New York Tax Values
The Fortable Life Insurance building in New York City carries an assessed value of 25 million dollars, the highest tax assessment for any building.
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Fortable Life Insurance
New York City
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Knupp
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Muscatine
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Sam Knupp
Washington High School
State University of Iowa
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Rhea Ford
Wilbur Gardner
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Ruth Wilson
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The
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Hotle-Schockley
Rubio
the Ladies’ Aid of the Christian Church
Presbyterian
Rial
Walter James
Kalsemine
Ella Fillyer Pillbox
Pearl Button Co
Rothschild's
American Pearl Button Company
Call Journal Office
F. P. Moran
O. H. Palmer
Earle Libe
Edme Koehler
Ainsworth
Knox County
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H. B. Griffith
Galesburg National Bank
Galesburg
Railroad Town
R. R
Johnson & Bedwell
Columbus Junction
Rounler
Call
American Pearl Button Co
Green
H. Worley
Son of Pathfinder
Knotek Bros
Risse Tire Corporation
North 2Nd Ave
E. Tth
J. R. Squire
Brandis
Overland Washington Co
C. R. Goodwin
C. A. King
Iequire
Journal Office
Minnesota
John Perrizo
Delavan
Minn
A. J. Rudolf
Waseca
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
J. E. Taylor
Rrr
E. 3Rd Street
Frank M. Eliot
Lucy B&b. Morton
Old Maids’ Club of
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W. A. Harper
Washington St
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