Social Happenings and Club Events From Local Page
A crowded scene at the 76 Center church bazaar by the Aid Society raised 101.80 dollars from a cafeteria supper. A surprise party honored Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stransky for their eighth wedding anniversary with music, cakes, and gifts. The December Standard Bearers meeting featured talks on China and local song, plus a missionary fund drive. Various club gatherings at Clark Enslin, West Chester church, Fortnightly Club, Shalom class, and Odd Fellows events provided holiday entertainment and community fellowship.
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Aid Society
Albert Stransky
Secember
Jank Yaneky
Trytown
Joe Vodicka
Mr. Stransky
Wayne Stransky
George Mann
Helen Mauthe
Helen Brown
Eunice Hammer
Mrs. Miller
China
Use Standard Size Cards to Speed Holiday Mails
During Christmas Easter and Jewish holidays many small envelopes clog postmarking machines causing delays and torn mail. Irregular shapes require hand stamping, slow processing, and difficulty fitting into letter packages leading to further delay.
New Ruling Favors Exhibitors at Fairs
A new Interstate Commerce Commission ruling allows 1000 pounds of extra equipment for livestock and exhibits to be carried free by railroads to fairs. A R Corey, secretary of the State Fair Board, announced at the annual meeting of Iowa fair managers in Des Moines. The decision ends a long rail dispute and benefits Iowa livestock breeders who show at multiple expositions annually.
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Associated Ress
Des Moines
Iowa
Inter-State Commerce Commission
A. R. Corey
State Fair Board
Lone Fair Managers
Commission
Corey
Illinois Michigan Canal Faces Final Closure Doom
The Illinois and Michigan Canal is doomed as Governor ten Small allows deep waterway construction on the Illinois River. A sixty mile section from Brandon Roads to LaSalle will stay open for pleasure boats, while Lockport to Brandon Roads is to be abandoned. The canal once moved vast freight but declined with rail competition. its tolls and savings cited by engineers reflect a historic shift in transport.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Michigan
Ten Small
Illinois River
Lockport
Brandon Roads
Joliet
LaSalle
Wien
Not Many Women Color Blind
The article notes color blindness is far rarer in women than men and discusses possible explanations for the disparity.
Salt Water Softens Century-Old Cast Iron Ruin
A century of salt water exposure left iron so embrittled that when exposed to air it could be cut with a knife. This observation notes rapid oxidation and structural softening due to prolonged salinity.
Animals Good Friends
A brief passage quotes George Eliot praising animals as true companions who ask no questions and pass no criticisms.
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Animals
George Eliot
Blind Iowa aviator meets President Harding and Laddie Hoy
Optenberg, a Washington based blind soldier in training as an army aviator, visited the White House to meet President Harding and the president’s Airedale Laddie Hoy. He also spoke briefly with aviator Lillian Gatlin after being introduced by a White House attendant.
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Cedar Rapids
Rottie Optenberg
Washington
Jaws
Harding
Laddie Hoy
Optenberg
Lillian Gatlin
White House
Iowa
Evergreen
Veteran's Bureau's
Baltimore
Hardings
Leddie Boy
Jackson
Laddie Boy
Miss Gatlin
Royal Baking Powder Stands Strong Across Conditions
Royal baking powder remains consistent in strength under varying conditions, ensuring reliable leavening for versatile recipes and dependable results.
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Royal
Superstitions in China and Chinatown Medicine Habits
The Chinese are described as highly superstitious with belief in spells and charms. In Chinese communities the population shows strong faith in medicines and often spends much of income on drugs and remedies.
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Earth
Contentment and toil in Uncle Bhen’s New World
A rustic saying from Uncle Bhen critiques contentment that balks at work. The Washington Star frames the quote as a window into rural wisdom about diligence, pride, and living with effort.
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Bhen
Washington Star
Hand-painted Graduates Books for Sale at H-P Ones
The Boston Transcript notes the hand-painted graduates books available in the H-P Ones book shop. The item highlights unique student creations and limited stock, inviting patrons to view and purchase these crafted volumes.
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Boston Transcript
Quote about pleasure and aging by John Selden
In this brief excerpt a reflection ties pleasure to alleviating pain and warns against foolish behavior as a hedge against old age. The two snippets present musings on enjoying life and staying youthful, attributed to Selden and a note from the Atchison Globe.
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John Selden
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Clark and Enslin
Julius Enelin
Mary Atchison
South Ave
Miss Atchison
Elizabeth Atchison
Cc. O. C
West Chester
Roy Bauer
Hoaters
Dusenberry
Rodney Davis
Home Economica
Nettle McLaughlin
Section One
Frank Gobie
J. A. Jones
Max Marble
Schmoellar
John Jones
Shalom
M. E. Sunday
Dora Jones
Mra
Nell Bambrick
Nell Loder
Martha Hedgen
Barker
Cloce
Aco
George Dowell
Missionary Fund
Rebekahsa
M. D. Lee
al Horsey
Rev. Hampton
Rev Hampton
John Belville
Hampton
Melville
W. F. Murdock
Ralph Kellar
Guardian
Oral Mayo
Tom Dowis
Grover Custer
W. E. Rebner
Lynn Landers
Carl Snider
Ralph Cage
Lemmon’s Jewelry Store
Illinois
Michigan Canal
Continental Flier
Laddie Ey
Eay
Atchison Globe
Trade
H. J. Ward & Co
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