Stock Remedy Center Expands With Three Local Firms
Washington reports three firms manufacturing and selling stock remedies. H. Busby Manufacturing on North Fourth Ave Nine near Pauls Lumber yard began producing remedies after acquiring Interstate recipes. Kolosick Brothers and E P Dusenberry also run plants, boosting local employment and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pany
North Fourth Ave
Pauls Lumber Company
Interstate
Ston
Busby's
Kolosick Brothers
E. P. Dusenberry
Kolosicks
Burlington Station
Dusenberry
Heart to Heart Talks on Neighborly Duty
A suburban resident reflects on city life and neglect of neighbors after witnessing a nearby funeral. He recalls the Good Samaritan and asks who counts as a neighbor in a crowded metropolis, urging more care and empathy for those around us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neighboers
Jericho
The Poor Man's Gym Boarder Rejected Over Bathroom Use
Mrs Bourdalot praises a prospective boarder's physique while he admits daily gymnastic exercises. The landlady declines boarding him citing a monopoly on the bathroom, a past issue in the Kansas City Times.
Mark Twain Joke Defines Drydock as Thirsty Doctor
In a reminiscence, Mark Twain humorously tells a young woman that a drydock is a thirsty physician, illustrating his quick wordplay and wit in casual conversation. The anecdote highlights Twain’s playful misunderstanding of terms and his sharp, archival humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Mr. Clemens
Supreme Court Denies McCann Reopening Bid
In Springfield on December 22 the high court refused Attorney J. I. Lewis's plea to reopen the case of Edward McCann a Chicago police inspector convicted of graft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCann
Springfield
Eupreme Court
J. I. Lewis
Edward McCann
Chicago Po Vce
Brookhart dinner honors Neal and Thorne on Des Moines moves
Colonel and Mrs. Brookhart hosted a midday dinner for S. W. Neal and Clifford Thorne as they prepare to depart for Des Moines. The event featured a three course menu, Carnations decor, and the Brookhart family with their four energetic sons adding charm to the gathering.
Local residents and visitors listed in holiday notices
Edgar Ingham and son Homer traveled to Chicago with stock. Ralph and Charlie Ballinger of Laporte Iowa visit J R Harris. Grace Hill born December 21. Rev J F Kaiser preached his farewell sermon and plans to move to eastern Pennsylvania. Families visiting relatives and staying with neighbors are noted across Mason City Pekin Washington Keota and Keota area. The Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Strohm today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Ingham
Homer
Chicago
Ralph
Charlie Ballinger
Laporte
Iowa
J. R. Harris
Cy Dickinson
Stemple White
Mason City
Ralph Gowey
Lawrence Walton
Jrace
Ed Libe's
Fred Taylor
Fred Mauthe
Joshua Sherlock
Washington
Robert Shull
Kyle
Ladies’ Aid Society
Strohm
Social event notes and wedding invitation details
Miss Helen Mortoh Miad Hazel Stewart helped Miss Jamison in serving while a cornet duet by Miss Jamison and Robert Brinton and vocal selections by Miss Dudley entertained guests. Mrs. Elmer Wells hosted dinner for the Barretts who move to Texas, with J L Brookhart and Will W McFarland hosting in their honor. John Putman issued invitations for Miss Stacie E Putman and Charles G Long’s December 25 wedding at their East Washington home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Mortoh
Miad Hazel Stewart
Miss Jamison
Robert Brinton
Miss Dudley
Elmer Wells
George H. Barrett
Texas
J. L. Brookhart
Barrett
Will W. McFarland
Barretts
John Putman
Stacie E. Putman
Charles G. Long
East Washington Street
Daisy Cameron
Nancy
Graham
Miss Cameron
Montreal
Marcela Sémbrich
Adelina Patti
Court of Honor Plans 19-Cent Social for Hospital Fund
The Court of Honor will host a Friday evening social于 December 23 to raise funds for furnishing a room in the new county hospital. Refreshments and homemade candy will be offered. public invited for a good time and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Honor
New County Hospital
A Small Flat Jibe Over Browns New Flat Size
A witty dialogue notes the Browns downsizing their living space to bas reliefs after exchanging figurines for more compact decor. The exchange highlights a humorous domestic nudge about their smaller dwelling.
Knowledge Is Power Without Gasoline on the Way Home
A reflective line notes a man who learned knowledge cannot refuel a journey when seven miles from home, discovering there is no gasoline left in the tank. The wry observation links learning to practical limits.
Christmas Flowers At Keck Floral Co
Keck Floral Co advertises blooming plants and cut flowers for Christmas. Ferns and azaleas featured in a seasonal line.
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Keck Floral CO
Happenings in Wellman and Surrounding Counties
Christmas week notes from Wellman Iowa list Miss Mamie Turnipseed returning from Grinnell for the holiday. Visits involve Ad White and wife E D Lewis family and numerous local households. Families gather, new babyR Pete Teets and wife welcome a girl, plans for Christmas travel and illness mentioned.
Merry Christmas and local society notes from Richmond
Richmond notices report Christmas greetings and visit notes. Fred Marhofer and family visit Ced ar Rapids. Dan Gingerich builds a saw mill in Pete Berdo's log yard. Hill Reece visits KE E McGuire family. Eddie Chalupa ill, Leonard Lintz improving. John Haiss plans sale on the 26th and will move to Ottumwa. Celeste Kos works for Chas Lintz. Saur and Radda travel to Kalona. J G Selement returns from the east.
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Richmond
Fred Marhofer
Cedar Rapids
Marhofer
Dan Gingerich
Pete Berdo
Hill Reece
Lone Tree
KE. E. McGuire
Eddie Chalupa
Leonard Lintz
John Haiss
Ottumwa
Celeste Kos
Chas
Lintz
George Saur
Fred Radda
Kalona
J. G. Selement
Crawfordsville Christmas Holiday News Brief
Crawfordsville reports Jia Wonderly has returned from Monmouth Illinois to spend the holidays at home. Mrs J C Witchell Miss Grace Cunningham Claude McCall Mr and Mrs John Curtis and John Neal are Washington visitors today. Mrs John Brown and three sons and Miss Edith Hough traveled to Des Moines to visit Mrs Brown's parents. Sergeant Isaac Neal leaves for San Francisco after a visit home. The two days old son of Mr and Mrs Pen Briley died this morning. Sabbath schools of the Methodist and United Presbyterian plan Christmas entertainments tomorrow evening.
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Crawfordsville
Jia Wonderly
Monmouth
Ibs
J. C. Witchell
Grace Cunningham
Claude McCall
John Curtis
John Neal
Washington
John Brown
Edith Hough
Des Moines
San Francisco
Pen Briley
Methodist
United Presbyterian
Rubio Store Sees Strong Christmas Trade Amid Local News
Mrs. Geo Morgan is very low with little hope of recovery. Effie Dewalt returned home from Richland. Nearby residents attended Ralph Gowey's sale near Black Hawk. Nordyke and Hannah shipped hogs to Ottumwa. P. B. Johnson visited Grinnell and Des Moines. Mrs. Ed McNurlin and children from Canada visit Cliff Jones family. Pearl Morgan returns from the west to spend holidays. Sheriff-elect McCarty visited on Monday. Rubio stores are well stocked and experiencing good trade for Christmas.
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Clay Church
Here
Pearl Morgan
West
McCarty
Garage Cleaning and Car Care Principles
A vintage guide advises proper garage design to drain toward a center cesspool, with a grease receptacle and grit chamber. It recommends hot washing soda or trisulphate of sodium for cleaning, cautions against harsh alkali soap on paint, and notes bonnet paint wear from soap and heat.
How to Get Winter Eggs
Winter egg production tips for poultry kept by farmers. Focuses on molting hens requiring extra feed and care, feeding regimes with boiled corn and oats, un cooked wheat and corn, and warming water. Advises on sand grit, repairing glass, fresh nests monthly, whitewashing, and cleanliness to reduce disease risk.
Betty and the Kitten Delights a Small Child
Four year old Betty exclaims in delight at sight of a machine kitten curled in the corner upsetting her guesses and amusing observers with her earnest, altered speech.
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Betty
Mathine
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Walt
Tequin
Gary
eTisiq Auipwey
Walt Mason
George Matthews_ Adams
8. W. Brookhart
S. W. Neal
Clifford Thorne
Neal
Senate
Thorne
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Brookhart
Mrs. Brookbert
Samuel H. White
Washington National Bank
Etha Purvis
J. C. Purvis
South Avenue B
W. O. Fisher
J. H. Grush
Lena Grush
Cleveland L. Thomas
W. C. Fisher
Eiichelberger Music Store
Dr. Thomas
T. W. Thomas
Thomas
Jeannette Jamison
J. A. Work
Brighton
Grace Hill
Cie
Wellman
Mamie Turnipseed
Grinnell
Ad White
E. D. Lewis
Co. B. Hamilton
Cochran
Gus Klockenteger
Willie
Homer Summel
Walt Livezey
Wm. Baker
Iowa City
D. F. Kirkpatrick
E. L. Kelso
Warren Bishop
L. E. Gardner
John Sherratt
T. P. McReynolds
Pete Teets
Kk. L. Kirkpatrick
J. W. Kirkpatrick
Dubuque
Rubio
H. Kerr
South Africa
England
Germany
Fratree
Grand Opera
Marguerite
Faust
Savage
Grand Opera Co
Daphne
Foxy Quiller
Broadway
Barnicles Chaperone
Bad Boy
Canfield
Atchison Bros
J. A. Work & Co
Durham
Price
Lemmon
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