Local clubs host gatherings with lessons and weddings
Society notes report Mrs. Frank Carter hosting Cover Dish club. Mrs. BE Hammer entertains Navajo club. BE O W W club members enjoy a luncheon and contests hosted by Mrs. Nellie Litteral. The Diamond club meets at Dayton home with cards and music. a future gathering is planned. A Methodist Church B B class dinner and program feature songs and talks. Vera Keegan's Brighton marriage to Gale Dickinson is celebrated with a district reception and best wishes for a long life together.
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Frank Carter
Cover Dish Club
BE. B. Hammer
Navajo Club
East Main Street
Eunice
Fred Bey
Ted Brown
Frank Gobble
Johnson
BE. O. W. Club
Nellie Litteral
Susie Fields
Ida Sweet
Lydia Ferguson
Brewer
Minnie McCormick
Will Abaugh
Hugh Arthur
Riggs
Diamond Club
Milt Dayton
Mollie Tierny
Jim Walker
Vera Keegan
Brighton
Highland Center School
Gale Dickinson
Glen Miller
Dickinson
Mesdames Miller
Ed Iadicot
W. KR. McC
Will McCreedy
Sara
Lavon
Joe Krotz
Baby
McIntyre
James
Violet
Thomas
Lewis Coon
Everette
Olive
Eula Mae
Mia
Wim
Murphy
Samuel
Blanche
Stray Bit of Wisdom from Douglas Jerrold
A brief quotation notes that some people chase luck by rushing halfway to meet it, attributed to Douglas Jerrold. The line reflects on the human urge to act ambitiously for fortune.
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Douglas Jerrold
Curious Irish Superstition on Broken Pencil Points
An Irish saying links a broken pencil point to nine domestic faults, reflecting local superstition about misfortune following everyday mishaps. The quip appears in a miscellany of folklore and humorous beliefs.
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Ireland
Drawtack to Loafing
A humorous quip from Uncle Eben notes idleness breeds mischief when one is content to loaf. Washington Evening Star offers the quote as light social commentary on leisure and folly.
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Uncle Eben
Washington Eventing Star
Weighty Babies
A note on unusually large newborns noting that babies weighing twenty pounds at birth are not common and that occasional records exist of weights far above this.
French Gowns Seen as Art Protected by Copyright
In France, women's gowns are regarded as works of art and may be protected by copyright, though many gowns are treated as mere decorations for nature’s grand design.
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France
Mortarboard Caps The Liberty Granted in Graduation
The cap symbolized graduates’ freedom from supervision and echoes ancient Rome where slaves were freed in a head covering ceremony. The piece links academic rites to historic proscriptions and expresses view on student autonomy.
Community announcements from local clubs churches and societies
A compilation of church and club notices and meetings. Presbyterian choir Tebekah regular meetings Ainsworth Chapter O B S Younger Set Dancing Club Fortnightly club art department and evening sessions Women's Missionary Societies of multiple churches Preparatory services and communion at nearby churches with dates and times A large attendance desired and meetings led by named organizers and secretaries
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al Gabel
Art
Carlton Wilson
J. E. Lemmon
Velasquez and Murillo
Damascus Shrine Members Invited to Winfield Ceremonial
Members of Damascus Shrine No. 10 are invited to attend a ceremonial at Winfield Iowa given by Dorcas Shrine No. 21. The event starts at 5 p m with a banquet at 6 o'clock. Plates are 60 cents and attendees should notify Susie Edgington by February 5.
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Damascus Shrine No
Winfield
Iowa
Dorcas Shrine
C. J
S P. m
Susie Edgington
Drake Relays Preparations Attract Wide College Interest
Drake University athletic director Wilson reports heavy work preparing for the Drake Relays on April 27 and 28. Invitations have gone out to major schools across the country and several colleges including Utah and Florida plan to send teams and standout athletes like J Newton who runs 100 yards in 10 seconds and throws the javelin 175 feet.
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Associated Press
Wilson
Drake University
Drake Stadium
University of Utah
Cleveland
Detroit
Kansas City
Grand Rapids
St. Louis
Denver
University of Florida
J. Newton
Checks Help British Finances Rise With Cash Decline
The English increasingly use checks over cash, boosting the pound's position against the dollar. London Bankers' Clearing House shows under 0.7 percent of deposits in currency, the rest by check. Critics fear reduced thrift, while proponents cite economic gains and maintained trust in the public.
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London
London Bankers’ Clearing House
America
West African Wisdom in Folklore
A West Central Africa folklore passage highlights wit with proverbs and sayings. It contrasts mutual love with assumed brotherhood and favors prudence over folly, illustrating cultural humor and insight.
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West Central Africa
Colton Firm Prefers Public Neutrality
Colton asserts a stance of reality neutrality, claiming it should be favored by Providence. The text suggests a conflict between inner beliefs and outward actions, arguing it is almost impossible to maintain absolute neutrality in practice.
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Providence
Nevier
Colton
Ancient Parliament Claims Oldest Status in World
The Manx parliament asserts a founding date of 08S under King Orry, claiming sovereignty to levy taxes, enact laws, and previously mint its own currency through the ages.
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Orry
Parrots Receive Logs for Foraging and Digestion
Exercise for parrots is described as essential for their digestive health. Logs and blocks of soft or decayed hardwood should be accessible to all confined parrots to promote bill use and mental engagement.
Goulashes Recalled in Odd Store Exchange
A newspaper man overheard a store clerk directing a customer to the goulashes in the next aisle. The misheard phrase became a humorous moment as the clerk enunciated the item.
Publicity Quip Sparks Wrapper Line About Photo Stock
A fragment from the Washington Star quotes Trele Eben noting a joke where a man seems to have little to say and his photo stock suggests a lack of depth. The playful aside reflects media culture and caption humor.
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Washington Star
Unclear excerpt hints at worker’s long day
The fragment suggests a note about a person named Littie or Littie Long who is viewed as overworked for taking time off to perform a three hour job. The source tone resembles a Baltimore Sun style observation.
Seeded Dreams and Weeds Across a Silent Land
Poetic fragment contrasts seeds and crops with care and waste. A lament on sowing by careful hands and the unchecked spread of weeds, hinting at a barren landscape where effort yields mixed fruits. The speaker imagines a thousand crops turning to weeds that spoil the soil and future harvests.
Birds Risk Ocean Flight From Texas to Gulf Coast
Birds undertake an arduous 400 mile ocean crossing from eastern Texas to the southern Mexican coast. Many choose this route despite the water barrier, noting the journey does not significantly shorten travel time by air.
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Texas
Gulf Coast
Mexico
True Philanthropy Buries Not Its Gold In Heart
A terse quotation reflects on genuine charity, contrasting hollow giving with heartfelt generosity. It suggests true philanthropy resists ostentation and seeks to heal human suffering within the heart. The line attributed to Harley frames philanthropy as inward virtue.
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Harley
Olive Tablets by Dr Edwards Cure Liver Bowels
An advertisement recalls Dr F M Edwards who for 17 years treated women with liver and bowel ailments using a blend of vegetable ingredients in olive oil named Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. Promises improved complexion, pale or sallow skin, headaches, and coated tongue with nightly use. Sold 15¢ and 30¢.
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F.M. Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Fresh Produce Highlights Head Lettuce Cauliflower Celery
A weekly shipment features extra fine head lettuce, crisp and solid. Cauliflower offers a touch of spring in every bite. Celery arrives direct from California with big, fresh hunks.
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California
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