Society Notes and Two Wedings at Washington
The White Shrine hosts a thimble bee at the Misses ridges home on South Marion. Miss Rena Simons of Fairfield and Everette Hornecker of Richland wed by Dr. W. Wahaowers at the Methodist parsonage on West Washington. They will live on a farm after her teaching term ends. A Nicholson family reunion near Hasking Thanksgiving Day featured duck and chicken dinner and many relatives from Washington, Columbus Junction, Kaskina. Mise facile Forgey hosted courthouse girls with games and a mock wedding. The W R C officers elected include Mrs. Lillian Gobble as president and Miss Hessie Conger as junior VP. A barrel of fruit for Marshalltown is due shipment. Mrs. N. M. Speidel hosted Thanksgiving dinner for eleven with roast goose and Japan card scenes. A wedding of Prudence Abrahamson and Harold Tolander at Olds was celebrated with pink white decorations and a three course dinner. Tolander, a Watson Washington native, is a bank employee and Coe alum.
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Rena Simons
Fairfield
Everette Hornecker
Richland
W. Wahowers
West Washington Street
B. V. Simons
Washington
RE. V. Simons
Congress
Prescott
Hornecker
Dean
Nicholson
Hasking
Clarence Nicholson
Glenn
Friend
Stanley Bebb
Cone
Will Allbough
Lee
Francis
Miles Latta
Gladys
Mildred
Myrtle
Goldie Mae
Columbus Junction
Arthur Nicholson
Useafine
Ralph Nicholson
Arnold Lee
Arnold
Donald
Kaskina
Cally
Mise Facile Forgey
Columbuse Junction
Corpa
Court House
Lillian Gobble
Hilma Larson
Hessie Conger
Jennie Jugenheimer
Nelle Kos
Sadie McCarty
Mary Maxwell
Marshalltown
Japan
John Speidel
Ruth
Archer
Mark
T. J. Thompson
Roger G. Jones
Albert Montgomery
Ruirfield
Prudence Abrahamson
Olds
Harold Tolander
Abrahamson
Miss Margaret
Arthur
Lucille Odean
Reverend Johnson
Swedesburg
Tolwander
Olds High School
Iowa City
Althouh
Washington National Bank
Coe College
State College
Ames
Tie
Tolander
Fast Washington Street
The
Journal
A Real Scoundrel A Real Scoundrel
An aging millionaire in a lavish mansion encounters reminders of his boyhood friend Bill Jones and a string of misdeeds. Christmas snow drives him to confront poverty, a widow, a wife turned away, a dog at a grave, and the cost of his greed as Remorse urges judgment.
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Mote
Bill Jones
Tesida Fa
Jenkins
Tutler
Death toll rises for veteran soldier in Crawfordsville era
Samuel P. Gordon aged 86 and a Civil War veteran dies after years of health decline. He served in Co. F, 11th Iowa, married Fidelia McMillan, built homes in Story county, and attended Methodist services. Funeral in Crawfordsville Methodist Church Tuesday. Weitz & Sons sued in Des Moines for 4.5 million misused Camp Dodge funds.
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Co. F
Ilowa
Fidelia McMillan
Story County
J. H. Huston
Missouri
Will Anwyl
Elizabeth Alberson
Sigourney, Ta
Methodist Church
Million-Dollar Production Plans Stir Dark Plots
A hooded figure argues with a scoundrel as a tormented servant falls into a fireplace. The pair discuss forgiveness and threaten a widow while plotting a vast production, hinting at ruthless schemes and coercion. The dialogue centers on control, revenge, and a looming deadline.
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Mary
Tompkinson
Parties Lack Sand
An old saying from the Boston Transcript warns that engagements or ventures built on unstable ground will not endure, comparing them to a house on sand. The note emphasizes caution and enduring foundations.
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Sands -Boston Transcript
Supreme Court Sets Jan 15 Hearing on Grain Futures Act
The case to test the constitutionality of the Grain Futures Act, brought by the Chicago Board of Trade and others, was advanced by the Supreme Court for argument on January 15. The White Shrine reports gratitude for patronage at its bazaar held Saturday at Barclay Grocery, with about seventy five dollars raised and some items remaining for sale at Bridgea millinery store.
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Washington, D. C
Dee
Chicago Board of Trade
Supreme Court
Barclay
Bridgeaq
Turkish Law Based on Koran and Sultan’s Absolute Will
The Turkish empire enforces laws rooted in the Koran with the sultan wielding absolute authority when his will aligns with the Mahommetan faith as defined in sacred texts of the Prophet.
It’s Himan to Enjoy It and a Friendly Pat
A reflective comment on human nature urges enjoying life while avoiding harsh judgments of others. It emphasizes that even thick skinned individuals appreciate kindness and a simple supportive gesture. The tone is cautious but hopeful about social courtesy.
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S. Himan
Davy Jones Locker Phrase Explained in Sea Lore
The article notes the saying Davy Jones locker refers to a mythical sea demon presiding over ships sunk at sea. It describes the expression used when a vessel goes down and its fate is sealed in maritime folklore.
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Davy Jones
Locker
Xylography and the Spread of Printing in Europe
The ancient Chinese invented woodblock printing by carving the Chinese alphabet on blocks of wood. It reached Europe in the early 1400s and rapidly advanced to a high level of craftsmanship in the following centuries.
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Europe
Local clubs schedule gatherings and meetings
Community groups list upcoming events including Navajo club, Ladies of the Baptist church bazaar on December 16, B. O. W. club social at Mrs. Goodman, and various meetings with dates and hostesses such as Mrs. Mana Quinn Mrs. Roy Bauer and Mrs. J. K. Bdevington. Several officers are to be elected and holiday activities outlined.
Community Notices and Meeting Announcements
Wednesday afternoon at home on North 4th Ave 4913 Us Study Department will meet with Mrs A Speer at 2 96 The topic Training of the child 491S West Chester focal will hold an oyster supper Tuesday December 5 in the Hall All members please be present 4813 Notice American Legion Election of officers Tuesday evening Dec 6 at 8 oclock in the seawecd lab room over Klein's store Lets go Bata will be served The Missionary society of the Christian church will meet with Mrs Hampton Thursday afternoon at 2 Oclock Mrs Frank Gobble leader 5015 Notice Pythian Sisters Regular meeting Tuesday evening in Castle hall Balloting and initiation on Knights in first degree Election of officers All Knights are requested
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The
Pleasant Plain Missionary Society
G. W. Reed
A. Speer
West Chester
Focal
Atmorican Locion
Seweclab
Klein's
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Hampton
Frank Gobble
Pythian Sisters
Castle Hall
Ladies Aid Church Dinner and Mission Meeting Notice
The Ladies Aid of the MKE church announces a chicken dinner in the church dining room on Thursday December 7 at 6 o clock. If solitiers have time, members are asked to contribute. West Chester Mission Circle will meet December 6 for their December social. All ladies and friends are invited. Committee: Daniel thre and Mrs Mabel Watton.
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M. KE
Berinni
West Chester
Maptict Mission Cirere
Daniel Thre
Mabel Watton
Dome Requires Much Paint for Capitol Washington
The dome of the Capitol at Washington needs numerous gallons of faint and a heavy amount of paint to cover the structure.
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Capitol
Washington
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Weitz & Sons CO
Samuel P. Gordon
Camp Dodge
TN Government
Crawfordsville
Samuel BP
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Heavenly Home
Mr. Gordon
Cadiz
Ohio
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T. M. Holmes
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Evita Eenkkina
Department of Justice
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Iowa
United States
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Les Moines
Daugherty
Ralph Pringle
Weitz & Sons Company
Weitz
Tooman Leather Shop
Willie
Gough
Guick
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Navajo Club
S. H. Brindley
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Rebekah Club
John Goodman
B. O. W. Club
Harry Ferguson
Bank of Kniclt
Kolah Club
Mana Quinn
O. C's
Roy Bauer
Thur
G. A. TH
J. C. Purvin
P. C
J. K. Bdevington Toeeday
A. Behmoeller
T. C. Davis
Harmony Club
Mere. Lauder Kennedy
Walnut Women's Club
Oral Guy
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society
Rurel Women's Club
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Merritt Booth
South of Town
Embroidery Club
Nettie Con
North 4Th Ave
White Yard
Slim
Enone
HI Ward& Co
HL Ward& Co
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