Death claims young woman Cherwinker at 27 in Washington
Mrs. Harley Cherwinker aged 27 died Sunday at her North Second avenue home from pneumonia after a ten day illness. Funeral services set for Thursday at Woodford chapel with Rev. M R Regan officiating. private service with casket viewable Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. Survived by husband and parents Hugh and Elizabeth Arthur and a large number of siblings. Born October 11 1892 in Ington, lived in the community all her life. Her brief married life followed a 1919 wedding to Cherwinkér.
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Harley Cherwinker
North Second Avenue
Woodford Chapel
M. R. Regan
The
Baptist Church
Cherwinker
Hugh Arthur
Cecile Marie Arthur
Ington
Hugh
Eiiza Meek Arthur
Yiarley Cherwinkéer
John Arthur
Washington
Laura Graham
Walter Arthur
Amberg
Wis
Frank Arthur
Yellman
Lou Arthur
Tom Arthur
Bert Crone
Harry Ferguson
T. W. Brown
Centerville
de Cherwinker
Mrs Martha DeWitt Dies in Wyoming Iowa at 89
Mrs Martha DeWitt died at 11 15 this morning at her home in DeWitt Iowa aged 89. Ill health and severe influenza contributed to her passing. Daughter Mrs Ambrose Cumn of Washington left for Wyoming and reached her mother’s bedside shortly before death. She leaves three daughters and one son. Funeral services will be held at Wyoming.
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Martha DeWitt
DeWitt Lowe
Ambrose Cunm
Washington
Wyoming
Discovery Claims Advantage in Columbus Citizen Notice
The Columbus Citizen notes a discovery implying advantage when a short man looks ahead, contrasting with a taller observer who may look down. Roston Tran remarks on perception and vision in a concise quotation. This item highlights a perspective on judgment based on height and viewpoint.
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Columbus
Roston Tran
Thaws. Brozen Coal Thawing Burner Invention
A kerosene burner designed to thaw coal inside a steel car is described as Yrozen. It places a heater beneath the car to evenly warm the coal and ease loading or movement in cold conditions.
Keota Five Fails To Come No Game
A double header at the high school gymnasium was canceled as neither out of town team arrived and Washington squads were idle. Keota failed to show up for a planned game with Washington second team, leaving spectators disappointed.
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Keota
Washington
Columbus Junction
Harold Ross
Junction
Mt. Pleasant
Muscatine
Burlington
Ottumwa
Fairfield
Oskaloosa
Fairfield Journal
Theodore Saur
Scrapes and Brékeh Bone Folklore Details
The text describes a traditional term "scrape" as a hole deer dig in the ground during certain seasons. A boy or young man entering such a scrape was said to have entered into deviltry of an old meaning, and emerging from one often meant luck in obtaining a Brékeh bone.
Better Start It
A scientific report states the annual yield of the American farm could reach two billion bushels of wheat and five billion bushels of corn, highlighting potential gains in agricultural output.
Garment News Calls Man a Profiteer for Hat and Coat Take
A Garment News feature quotes the Boston Transcript calling a man who can charm victims a profiteer who can cause people to surrender watches and chains under a polite explanation.
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Garment News
Boston Transcript
Evangelist LaMance Preaches Deceitful Heart at M E Church
Evangelist W N LaMance spoke on The Deceitful Heart to the Methodist Sunday school gathering in the large auditorium. Many came to the altar for conversion and reclamation. A second evening service drew a large attentive crowd. Mrs LaMance spoke at the Baptist church on Why Girls Go Wrong. The LaMances stay in the city through Wednesday the 18th with services at 7 30 p m.
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W. N. LaMance
Methodist Sunday School
LaMance
Baptist Church
Community announcements and club meetings briefed
Chapter J P Bo will hold a called meeting for business and inspection Tuesday evening February 10 at the home of Mrs Cunningham. A box supper and Valentine program at Stringtown School No 5 on Thursday February 12. Women’s Foreign Missionary society of the Lexington M E church meets with Mrs Atha Knotts February 12 at 2 pm. The Fortnightly club evening literature department meets Monday with Mrs Fury. programs for Jan 26 and Feb 9 combined.
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J. P. Bo
Stringtown School
Lillian Holmes
Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the
Lexington M. EK
Atha Knotts
Korea
Philippines
Howard Gardner
Fury
Wilson
Fortnightly Club Households Schedule Meetings and Postponements
The Fortnightly club household economics section meets Tuesday at 2 30 with Mrs Will Dupuis 222 North 4th avenue Fortnightly section two plans a meeting at Mrs Frank Wilsons home Tuesday February 10 at 2 30 The home economics department will postpone its March meeting The Washington Choral Society rehearsal is postponed until after February 18 due to nightly church meetings and the director inability to conduct rehearsals The Girls Gym class tonight is postponed because Miss Wilson is ill
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Will Dupuis
North 4Th Avenue
Frank Wilson
Washington Choral Society
Methodist Church
Kindergarten Discontinued Due to Illness Across Four Wards
Four ward school kindergartens are closed this week because pupils and teachers are ill. Eleven teachers were absent at the start of the week, with widespread sickness among students in grades and the high school. Evangelist LaMance spoke at the high school assembly as a quartet including Marty Thomas, Jesse Busby, Je l L. Filer, and Ceri Hedges performed.
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Evangelist LaMance
Marty Thomas
Jesse Busby
Je l L. Filer
Ceri Hedges
Baptist Ladies Urged to Return Church Table Cloths
Members asked to return all church table cloths by Wednesday evening. Notes show meetings with Mrs Regan and Mrs Joe Dodd, and gatherings of local clubs this week.
Banks to Close on Lincoln's Birthday
All banks in Washington will be closed Thursday February 12 for Lincoln's birthday. The four local institutions will send forces to the annual group meeting at Burlington that day. The convention date is moved earlier since Washington's birthday falls on Sunday this year.
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Washington
Lincoln
Burlington
Tea Blending Becomes Exact Science in Mincing Lane
Tea blending, long a British specialty, has evolved into a precise science in Mincing Lane. For a century the district has blended tea for global markets, elevating the craft to a formal practice.
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Mincing Lane
Zeno Skin Remedy Claims Fast Relief for Irritations
An advertisement touts Zemo as a cheap liquid cure for eczema, blotches, ringworm, rashes, and other skin troubles. It promises instant relief from itching, cleanses and heals most diseases, is non greasy and easily applied, with a small bottle priced at five cents and a large bottle at one dollar.
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Vitage
Tereland
Local Club Meetings and Upcoming Events Noted
Election officers meeting announced with box supper at Sureka school house next Friday February 13. Embroidery club gathers February 11 at Mrs J T Wenger’s home. Rural Women’s Club and Navajo club schedule February 12 and 13 with hostesses Mrs J N Phillips and Mrs Joli Bryson. Afternoon Bridge host Louise Cunningham. Men's Gym Class-Meeting tonight at the Commercial club with special program.
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Sureka
Kathleen Bruty
Commercial Club
W. OC. TU. to Meet at Mrs. Taylor Home for Bible Study
The group will hold its next regular meeting at Mrs. J. M. Taylor’s residence on 8 2nd Ave Thursday afternoon. The study topic is Evils of Pride drawn from Proverbs 16 18 19. Leader is Mrs. J. A. McCall. Mrs. Taylor hopes for good attendance as winter limits her outings.
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W. OC. TU
J. M. Taylor
2Nd Ave
Taylor
J. A. McCall
Novel Experiences and Curious Phrases in Gas Logic
A whimsical list of unlikely sensations and odd pairings such as a sword fish bottle fly stone fence and corn prick up its ears along with absurd images like a potato wipe its eyes and a tree top hum, framed oddly within uske Gas Logic.
Might Be Worth It For Farm Upgrading Costs
An estimate suggests spending 10 billion dollars to equip the United States with all fillage tools to raise farm production to the highest level possible.
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United States
Municipal Playgrounds Add Sports to Calgary Parks
Calgary's Municipal Playgrounds introduces baseball Mamonis and soccer Molthg grate grommets for various sports. The note mentions a population figure of TROON at 5,400 with a misrendered figure 201 percent.
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Calgary
Alberta
Troon
Dr Kings New Discovery For Colds And Coughs
A classic cold relief advertisement extols Dr Kings New Discovery as a longtime popular remedy. It promises soothing coughs and congested chests and claims safety for all ages with no after-effects, priced at 60 cents a bottle.
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Dr. King
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertised
An advertisement urges correcting sluggish bowels with Dr King’s New Life Pills. It claims the pills keep the liver active and the body free of waste, priced at 25 cents per bottle.
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Dr. King
Bennie’s Rabbit Reported in Prayers
A mother overheard young Jack’s prayer asking God to tell Bennie that one of his rabbits died today. The family mourns the loss as Jack’s friend Ben is laid to rest.
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Jack
Ben
Bennie
Hard Luck. Robert Was declines family dinner invite
Robert Was refuses to attend a family dinner at his uncle's house. When pressed for a reason he says it is tough on a man to have nothing to play with but girls and their relations.
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Robert
Water in the Gulf Stream Reaches Near Boiling Point
Weather notes indicate the Gulf Stream can bring water temperatures close to the boiling point in certain conditions, with implications for marine life and coastal climates. The report emphasizes variability and regional differences in ocean heat.
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Gulf Stream
Step to Victory Courage of Faith in Battle
A quotation from Rev. Hugh Black, M. A., on courage and belief as the first step to victory. It notes that many a battle is lost before a soldier leaves his tent, emphasizing faith as the starting force.
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Hugh Black, M
Quake Doctor Phrase Origins Explained
The term quake doctor refers to uneducated healers who claimed to cure ague in England. They allegedly calmed the fever by charming the illness away, giving rise to the modern expression.
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England
Stannislaus King of Poland Quotation Echoes Religion
A historical note frames the idea that religion fears may stem from lack of understanding. The quote attributed to Stanislaus, King of Poland, is cited as context for concern over religious comprehension.
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Stanislaus
Poland
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