Local Society Notes and Farm Sale Ad
Local residents, including Mrs Perry Hayes and Mary Boileau, are mentioned returning from visits in Davenport Washington and Haskins. Clara Ruth Shutter of Morning Sun and others travel to Washington. Frank Friese Kalona Iowa advertises 40 head of Spotted Poland China bred sows to be sold Thursday Feb 15.
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Clara
Ruth Shutter
Washington
Frank Friese
Kalona
Iowa
Poland
Local notices and ads from Washington area shop talk
Incubator price at Bruns Seed Store 4.85. Ara Davis of Wyman in Washington. Mrs Roy Mallory visiting Davenport. Lemmon's Jewelry offer set rings one fourth off. Egg prices 3.00 to 5.00 per hundred. Ford Coupe to Geil sale Friday the 9th. Bontager of Kalona in Washington on business. Cranberries can now at 12 1 2 cents per lb. Miss Fannie Iben touring Cone Wayland Mount Pleasant. Harness oil and repair at Too man Harness. Luxor silver at Stephen Jewelry. Mrs Ralph Moothart ill. Miss Nellie Loder visiting Fairfield Mt. Pleasant Wayland. Dr E B Stutsman to Albert Lee Minn return Monday. C W Geil sale good furniture autos. J H Weston trip to Havre. Set rings sale at Lemmon's. Miss Edna Bridges to Sioux City Chicago for spring buying. Mrs Charles Benz visiting Fairfield. Mi O Na stomach tablets at Lemmon's Pharmacy. Mrs L C Horning and Rex return to Richland. Brown's Auto Painting Dept open. John and Emma Hughes wed yesterday near Columbus Junction.
Walker Funeral Friday Afternoon
Funeral services for Samuel A. Walker will be held Friday at two o'clock at the United Presbyterian Church of Ainsworth. Born in Ireland, he lived in Ainsworth forty years and served in the Civil War. He is survived by his two children, grandchildren, and a recent widow.
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Samuel A. Walker
Ainsworth
United Presbyterian Church of
D. M. Davis
Walker
Washington
Antrim
Ireland
Joseph
Sarah (Taggart) Walker
America
Mercer County
Pennsylvania Infantry
Rose Nutt
Jas. M. Walker
Margaret Crozier
Waterloo
Iowa Legion Men Meet in Cedar Rapids
Delegates from five congressional districts arrive for the annual convention of the 40 and 8 organization of former service men in Cedar Rapids Iowa. About five hundred delegates are expected and most of the day will focus on business with a low brow entertainment featuring far eastern refreshments planned for tonight.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
War Probable as Smyrna Crisis Deepens
Paris press warns war likely over Smyrna as Turkish demands for withdrawal of Allied warships persist unless concessions are made. The Associated Press reports Paris editors view the crisis as highly tense and potentially explosive.
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Associated Press
Paris
Smyrna
Rohm Appears in Chicago Court Today
Certus C. Rohm, arrested in Los Angeles, indicted with Fred Lundin and twenty two others for conspiracy to defraud the Chicago school board of a million dollars, appeared in criminal court this morning. He posted bonds of ten thousand dollars and was released.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Certus C. Rohm
Los Angeles
Fred Lundin
Thompson
How Small Leaks Grow in Coffee Waste
From the Waldorf Window the piece cites coffee loss in a restaurant chain: two quarts a day across 94 stores becomes 68 620 quarts yearly, 343 100 cupfuls, worth 17 155 dollars at 5 cents a cup, highlighting small waste amounts.
Stone idols linked to cliff-dweller ceremonies in Colorado
Archaeologists report that prehistoric cliff-dwellers in Colorado used stone idols in their religious ceremonies. The find sheds new light on ritual practices and cultural life in ancient settlements along canyon walls.
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Colorado
Tinplate Industry Origins and Early Britain
Tinplate production began in Great Britain in 1670, establishing the early craft of tinning iron and marking the origin of the tinplate industry in the sixteenth century.
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Great Britain
Shoe soles wear thin and tape offers help
A note on extending shoe life suggests applying adhesive tape to the inside of the shoe before resoling. The tip aims to reinforce thin areas and delay costly repairs.
All Married in One Day in Vlougnastel
In Vlougnastel, Brit tany, a stall town, the weddings of the year are celebrated on one day. Sometimes as many as 40 bridal couples marry simultaneously at the altar.
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Vlougnastel
Brittany
Unwritten Law Plays No Part in This Murder Trial
In a courtroom scene from 1923, Mrs. Ellice is accused of killing her husband in cold blood amid debate over the unwritten law. Jurors dismiss the old code, the defense cites a mythical twin sister, and the jury ultimately finds Madge Ellice not guilty as the judge maintains the law must prevail.
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Atte
Defense Counsel Narrowly Escapes Disaster at Trial
The defending counsel relaxed after a near miss that spared his career while the prosecuting attorney acknowledged the outcome. The judge showed a calm, somewhat concealed anxiety as spectators heard the verdict. Mrs. Ellice revived from a swoon and greeted the jurors.
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Dieaster
Roads of Ancient Egypt Preserved as Early Pavement Example
The article cites explorers unearthing ancient Egyptian roads and quotes Dr. Fisher of the University of Pennsylvania on construction methods. It notes a layered process with leveled right of way, packed large stones, progressively smaller layers, and a final smooth surface likely pounded by hand.
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Egypt
Doctor Fisher
University of Pennsylvania
Charles Pierce Burton
Harper's Magazine
Australia Leads in Churches Population Density
Australia has the highest rate of churches per capita, with a larger proportion of churches relative to its population than any other country. The finding highlights the country’s strong religious infrastructure and historical church presence.
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Australia
Not Easy to Assimilate
The editorial notes that much of the gratuitous food for thought offered is indigestible and difficult to absorb, reflecting the blade’s critical view of modern discourse.
Better to Hear Than to Speak
A reflective line on the value of listening over speaking, warning that speech can wield immense power for good and harm in the world. It emphasizes restraint and careful use of words as a moral guide.
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Raleigh
Unsinkable Catamaran Stays Afloat Off Indian Coast
Three logs lashed together form the famed catamaran used offshore India. The craft reputedly unsinkable, its navigators brace surf and storm on the sea.
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India
Last of Human Fur Coats Outlasted by Ice Age Hairs
The article discusses hair as the remaining vestiges of the warm fur coats animals developed during the Ice Age. It frames human body hair as a dwindling remnant of ancient need for insulation.
Phrase on Focus: One Task vs Many Errands
Aphorism emphasizes commitment to a single calling over splitting efforts among many pursuits. It contrasts concentrated purpose with scattered dabbling, urging dedication to a core objective.
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John Shields & Sons
Arch Best
Oxfords
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Perry Hayes
Davenport
Mary Boileau
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J. A. Hillhouse
Ella Merchant
Wayland
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Bill Ruby
Rubio
L. J. Cook
Stanley J. White
Ott
Ara Davis
Roy Mallory
Lyon’s
L. F. Henderson
Grippe
Lemmon’s Jewelry Store
Ford
Geil
Co. P. Bontager of
W. M. Conner Groceries
Washington Cleaners
Cor
Fannie Iben
Cone
Luxor
Stephen Jewelry Store
Ralph Moothart
Graham
Nellie Loder
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
E. B. Stutsman
Albert Lee
Minn
C. W. Geil
J. H. Weston
J. T. Swift
Edna Bridges
Sioux City
Wilbur Knupp
Charles Benz
Miller
Lemmon's
Brown
John Hughes
Chilacothe
Hughes
Gust Bramer
East Side Square
W. A. Gideon
Oliver Dunlap
Elmer Gault
Howard Benn
Sigourney
McElhinney Drug Co
Brunswick Records
Isham Jones
United Presbyterian
Iowa Legion
Paris Press
Rohm
Chicago Court
Hubert Ray
Ution
Ancient
Washington Gladden
Schulty Motor CO
Illinois
John Shield
Opera House
Salle
W. W. Wilson
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