Banquet for First United Presbyterian Men’s Bible Class
Fifty members of the men’s Bible class at First United Presbyterian Church held a cafeteria style banquet in the church rest room at 6:50. The meal featured creamed chicken and biscuits prepared by six wives, followed by entertainment including the Lewis children and a chalk talk by Theo Taylor. Dr. G W Hay chaired the program with brief speeches by Rev Hy M Beownel and S W Livingston, ending with a social hour.
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First United Presbyterian Church
G. W. Hay
Lewis
Theo Taylor
Mills Taylor
Hy MH. Beownel
W. Livinesrden
J. T. Matthews
David McLaughlin
Royal Arch Masons Elect New Officers
W. C. Bell was re elected high priest of Cyrus chapter No 13 Royal Arch Masons at the annual election held yesterday evening in the Masonic hall Will Carson was elected King D L Carbaugh scribe L H Wallace treasurer and Arthur Goodin secretary Dr R H Dean who was king last year declined re election Dr J O Sexton W C Bell and C S Thomas recommended to the Temple building company from the chapter One will be selected to represent this body.
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W. C. Bell
Cyrus
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Hall
Will Carson
King
D.L. Carbaugh
L. H. Wallace
Arthur Goodin
R. H. Dean
J. O. Sexton
C. S. Thomas
Temple Building Company
Unwilling to Give Letts Team the Title
A Letts high school football claim to the southeastern Iowa championship draws skepticism. Many say larger teams like Ottumwa and Oskaloosa had stronger seasons, and critics belittle Letts claim noting their undefeated record and mixed results against teams such as Columbus Junction Mausentine and Washington.
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Letts
Southeastern Iowa
Burlington Hawkeye
Richland
Washington
L. M. Ceverely
Burlington
Letts High School
Columbus Junction
Mausentine
Ottumwa
Oskaloosa
Opening of Henry County Hospital Draws Dignitaries
Dr C A Roblee attended the formal opening of Henry county hospital in Mt Pleasant. Dr Boice and Dr D C Brockman of Ottumwa spoke at the dedication. The new hospital mirrors Washington county’s model and is a modern non fully fireproof facility with furnishings donated by local groups. Southeastern Iowa now has three county hospitals with Jefferson county building the second.
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C. A Rbolee
Mt. Pleasant
New
Henry County Hospital
Washington County Hospital
Boice
D. C. Brockman
Ottumwa
Herry County
Washington
Albo
Henry County
Iowa
Jefferson County
Hope to Recover Clothing Stolen Here
Sheriff Charles Denison reports a telegram from Colorado Springs directing contact with the Pinkerton agency in Kansas City for information on the fence who resold clothing stolen from the C. M. and F. store. Gene Logan, the burglar, is held on a $10,000 bond in Colorado Springs after a department store burglary and escape in a Paige car.
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Charles Denison
Colorado Springs
Pink‘erton Detective Agency
Kansas City
Gene Logan
Paige
Schulty
Au Department
Wayland Man Gus Johnson Found Dead in Barn
The sudden death of Gus Johnson aged about sixty from heart trouble occurred Thursday in Henry County near Wayland. His body was found in his barn. he leaves his wife and a daughter Mrs Carl Hensley of Wayland.
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Gus Johnson
Henry County
Wayland
Mr. Johnson
Carl Hensley
Shoot the Buffalo Wednesday Plan
Washington Fez club outlines a plan for killing a large buffalo for their annual banquet. The event would be held in Keota with a shooting contest among members to raise funds for the meat and provide entertainment for Shriners in the region.
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Washington Fez Club
Keota
Oliver Players Stage Is Marriage a Failure at Graham Theater
Otis Oliver and company present Is Marriage a Failure at Graham theater this evening. The comedy is praised as entertaining as My Lady Friends and a crowded house is expected. Next week they perform Margy The End of the Road and O Mint in Winfield and back for three more shows.
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Otis Oliver and Company
Graham Theater
Junior Teams Beat Freshmen In Local Basketball Program
In the high school games the junior varsity defeated the freshmen 5 to 1 after a scoreless first half. The junior girls won 11 to 2 over the freshmen. The faculty topped the seniors 12 to 6. Next Monday at 7 30 Crawfordsville boys team visits for a practice scrimmage with Washington.
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Crawfordsville
Washington
Officers Elected By Modern Woodmen
Announcement of officer elections by Valley Forge camp No 868 Modern Woodmen of America lists J W Davidson V C Jacob Simm ering adviser J F McNamara banker J G Moriarty clerk I E Glick escort C H Boileau manager three year L E Boileau watchman Albert Miller sentry.
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Valley Forge Camp
Modern Woodmen of America
J. W. Davidson
V. C
Jacob Simmering
J. F. McNamara
J. G. Moriarty
Ir E ‘Glick
C. H. Boileau
L. E. Boileau
Albert Miller
Hello and Howdy Do In Life’s Welcoming Way
A nostalgic verse urges greeting strangers with warmth and kindness. It compares greeting ships and souls to a shared human greeting across life and beyond. The piece emphasizes empathy, community, and leaving a positive impression that endures after death.
Scotland's Oldest House Glamis Castle Reveals Historic Past
Glamis Castle, longstanding home of Lord Strathmere's family for six centuries, is depicted with features dating back to the Eleventh Century. The article notes a vaulted crypt, stone-flagged hall, and a room tied to the 1084 murder of Malcolm III, along with relics like the United Kingdom's only complete fool's dress.
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Scotland
Glamis Castle
Lord Strathmere
Malcolm IL
Glamis
United Kingdom
Cultured Pearl Debate in Pearl Trade Circles
A lively discussion among pearl dealers centers on cultured pearls versus natural ones. Experts note cultured pearls, made by the same process, are claimed to be limited in size to five to seven grains and to lack the warmth of color commonly seen in natural pearls.
Noted Ames Football Player Visits Home of Uncle
Polly Wallace captain and center Leigh Wallace visits Ames at Pollock Wallace home meeting local football enthusiasts. Known as Polly since youth, he earned All Western and All American honors and is pursuing farming after graduation. Also visiting is Milt Wallace of Palo Alto, brother of Polly, reuniting with old friends.
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Polly’ Wallace
Ames
Pollock Wallace
Leigh
Polly
Milt Wallace
Palo Alto
Have You Bought a Lavalier for Fido
Mrs. George Brown of Martin township bought a brass lavalier for John Henry the Brown's dog while Christmas shopping. The item costs one dollar and is sold at the county auditor's office. A new state law threatens dogs without county tags with slaughter after the fifteenth of next month. forty five owners have prepaid to protect their pets.
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George Brown
Martin Township
John Henry
Brown
Officers Named by Farmers Union Local No 267
Ernest Carlson was elected president of Local No. 267 of the F E and C U at Young America schoolhouse meeting. Frank Pringle and Eri L Barthelow were chosen vice president and secretary treasurer respectively. Mrs Don Briley became corresponding secretary and Clayde Knupp buyer. An entertainment committee was appointed for the coming year. A special time followed with a committee serving sandwiches and coffee.
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Ernest Carlson
Young America
Frank Pringle
Eri. L. Barthelow
Don Briley
Clayde Knupp Buyer
Marke
Clayde Knapp
Dewey Weeks
EB. L. Barthelow
Ben Briley
Shoppers Crowd Stores and Streets
Shoppers throng Washington stores as Christmas nears two weeks away. Ideal winter day and special sales draw crowds despite bad roads. Automobiles bring in many visitors with several hundred cars parked along the streets.
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Washington
Frisky Mrs Johnson headlined at Fox Theatre
The silent era comedy The Frisky Mrs Johnson, adapted from Clyde Fitch, stars Billie Burke as a witty American widow in Paris. Ward Crane leads a strong supporting cast as the film screens at the Fox Theatre for a one day showing Tuesday next.
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Clyde Fitch
Ward Crane
Origin of names for the crow and cuckoo
Primitive man heard the birds as koo and tied the sound to the animal. The Greeks echoed the crow’s cry with keryx and through corow the bird’s name arose. The cuckoo named itself.
Tell Husband by Tread
A Japanese woman deciphers her husband’s approach by the sound of his wooden clogs as he walks, each heel piece producing a distinct timber pitch.
Frieda Hempel to Portray Jenny Lind in Centennial Concert
A Des Moines Coliseum program on Dec 14 features Frieda Hempel in an exact Jenny Lind Centennial tribute. Hempel impersonates Lind as in New York last season, touring Sweden for authentic details and period costumes.
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Iowa
Frieda Hempel
Jenny Lind
Coliseum
Hempel
Des Moines
New York
Mme. Hempel
Sweden
P. T. Barnum
Belleville singer debuts with Chicago Opera Company
Mary McCormic of Belleville Arkansas made her operatic debut in Chicago as Micaela in Carmen with Lucien Muratore and George Baklanoff as Escamillo. Garden selected her from seventy five voices at a Chicago audition last spring and advised dropping the K from her surname to avoid confusion with sponsors of the Chicago Opera Company.
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Mary McCormic
Chicago Opera Co
Belleville
Ark
Chicago
Micaela
Carmen
Miss Garden
Lucien Muratore
George Baklanoff
Escamillo
Gypsy Road to Fame Through Trials and Music Debut
The piece follows a young woman described as a daughter of a general storekeeper and a veteran of elf booms and prairie crossings. She travels as a cowgirl across New Mexico Texas and Colorado, pursues music at Northwestern University, but finances end her studies. A Chicago choir loft pays only five dollars on Sundays before Mary Garden inspires a breakthrough and a successful debut.
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New Mexico
Texas
Colorado
Northwestern University
Chicago
Mary Garden
Altitude in Astronomy Distinguishes True and Apparent
The article defines altitude as the vertical height of a body above the horizon measured by the angle between object and horizon. It contrasts apparent altitude from observations with true altitude after corrections for parallax refraction and other factors.
A Line Drawn by Walt Whitman Quote
A historic quotation from Walt Whitman warns that drawing lines that separate portions of the people creates degradation and diminishes their standing, striking a note on societal division and equality. The excerpt emphasizes that no danger surpasses such exclusionary divides.
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Walt Whitman
Battle Won India for Britain 1757 Plassey Victory
British rule in India began after the 1757 Battle of Plassey when Siraj ud-Daulah was defeated, enabling Bengal and Behar to fall under British control and establishing the empire’s foundations.
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India
Britain
Sirasad Dauls
Plassy
Bengal
Bebar
Rock of Ages Hymn Origin From 1775 Storm Refuge
Augustus Montague Toplady wrote Rock of Ages after seeking shelter from a thunderstorm at a rock in Blagdon parish England. The hymn has become one of the most popular Christian hymns and has been translated into over three hundred languages.
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Aves
Augustus Montague Toplady
Toplady
Blagdon Parish
England
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