Local and Personal Notes from The Fair Area
Numerous short items list residents visiting in town, traveling to Des Moines for the state fair, attending family visits in Brighton, Kalona, and Columbus Junction, and returning home. Entries mention purchases at The Fair, school tablet sales, new hires at the millinery store, a marriage license for Howard Beenblossom and Myrtle Tidball, and a county home picnic upcoming with program and lunch.
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Rock Island
Des Moines
Des Moies
Daddy and Bear Family Bedtime Tale
A father narrates a bear family story to children Jack and Brelon. A young boy visits the cave, plays with the cubs, and narrowly escapes danger when a hunter fires at Mama Bear, who is scared away and the boy is rescued and returned home.
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Daddy
Jack
Brelon
Mamma
Papa Bear
Mamma Bear
The Cow Decides Its Owner in Court Verdict
A Hungarian village peasant claimed a cow seen at a frontier train. The magistrate ordered the cow to be milked in the public square of Prejeal and then to choose its owner by return to the plaintiff's stable. The cow returned to the peasant, ending the dispute.
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Vredeal
Chicago News
Tribute to Frederick Greenwood at 75th Birthday
J M Barrie paid tribute to Frederick Greenwood praising his kindness to younger colleagues at St James and Pall Mall Gazette. Barrie recalled buying his first silk hat to impress the veteran editor and said they loved him for his generosity to the early “silk hat” era.
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Frederick Greenwood
J. M. Barrie
Mr. Greenwood
St. James
Pall Mall Gazette
Bartle
Greenwood
Royal City Market Ad Promises Big Deals and Quality
The ad proclaims Chautauqua is over and the Royal City Market offers everything of a city market with very low prices. It invites customers to visit the Royal south of the post office for meat and goods that attract repeat business.
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the Royal
Cast Aside and Theatre as Education in Modern Times
A long reflection on societal progress and theatre as a teacher, praising plays with purpose. Notes recent stage successes such as Paid in Full and The Servant in the House. Reports upcoming Cast Aside at the Graham on Sept 2 and lists ticket prices.
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J. B. Parker
Chas. K. Hart
Mr. Parker
Graham Sept
Marriage Announcement for Beenblossom and Tidball
A two course luncheon was served by Mrs Rothseehild. This evening at the home of Mr and Mrs E P Dusenberry at o o clock will occur the marriage of Mr Howard Beenblossom and Miss Myrtle Tidball.
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Fred Carpenter
West Chester
W. E. Knotts
J. F. H. Taylor
Colorado
James Patterson
Uhrichsville
Ohio
Wesley Ramsey
Denver
Colo
Louise Woolm
Edna Woolm
Fairfield
Co. C. Keltner
Edward Forrester
Frances
Albia
A. J. Dawson
East Main Street
Nena Wilson
Annabelle Needham
Sigourney
Mr. Berkley
LeMars
Iowa
Clarence Hollingsworth
Walter Graves
Chicago
Hillingsworth
E. P. Dusenberry
Howard Beenblossom
Myrtle Tidball
D of H Regular Thursday Meeting Announcement
Thursday evening is the regular meeting of the D. of H all members are asked to be present.
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D. of H
Mark Twain’s Clothes Show His Personal Effect
W D Howells recalls Mark Twain’s style from a sealskin coat to a white serge suit and an Oxford gown. The anecdote notes Twain’s love of distinctive costume and public image, from Broadway to formal occasions, reflecting his keen sense of personal effect.
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Mark Twain
Wields
Clemens
Broadway
T—W. D. Howells
Harber’s Magazine
Rehearsal for a Moving Picture Ends With Black Eye
A man explains how a chase on Blue Cliff road led to a punch and a ditch tumble during a film rehearsal. He jokes the bruised face will be shown nationwide as a bruised butter-in victim who got what was coming.
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Blue Cliff
Cleveland Plain Dealer
In Card Table Parlance
Miss Bridgeton claims he placed his hand and fortune at his disposal. Miss Cayenne replies that he is willing to play dummy for life, implying his dedication to a lifelong role in the game.
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Miss Bridgeton
Miss Cayenne
Keep Smiling Theme
A reflective line notes a smile enhances life and laughter enriches a fragment of existence.
Examinations Listed for Civil Services Across Multiple Agencies
The schedule outlines civil service exams to be held in Burlington Iowa City and Davenport with time and place to be announced. Positions include Agricultural Inspector, Civil Engineer, Clerk, Stenographer, Typewriter, Surveyor, Various Isthmian Canal and Philippine Service roles, Naval Observatory staff, and related technical and administrative posts.
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Civil Services Department
Burlington
Iowa City
Davenport
Naval Observatory
Philippine Service
Indian Service
All Services
Notice forms a Presbyterians prayer meeting at 4
The regular prayer meeting will be held this evening at 4 with preaching in the Sabbath service by the Rev Wilt McCoy.
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Wilt McCoy
Court Next Week Set For September Term Start
The court to convene Tuesday September 6 with Judge W. Preston presiding. The upcoming term is expected to handle the usual large docket.
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Judson W. Preston
Long Time Since Moving Day Fulham Palace History
Fulham Palace, perched beside the public park along the river, traces eight centuries as the Bishopric’s residences and former Episcopal gardens, marking a long standing historic legacy.
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Fulham Palace
River's Edge
Episcopal Gardens
London Day Review
Modern motives on divorce and obedience debated
In a brief dialogue a woman laments her husband’s overpowering talk and control, seeking a divorce due to his dominant behavior and unwillingness to listen. The excerpt hints at marital strain and requests for separation.
Warning Aims to End Love Dream in Auckland Ad Warning
Fragmentary notice cites a warning about a romance interruption in Auckland. The brief reference mentions a dated ad reading O Do No home V R and New Zealand Lance, implying caution over a relationship or arrangement.
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Love
Auckland
V. R
New Zealand
Lance
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