Aged Lady Heroine Rescues Grandson From Icy Kalamazoo River
Mrs Frank Stokes of Albion aged 82 plunged into the Kalamazoo river to save Clifford Thompson her two year old grandson after he fell through the ice. She pulled him to safety but grew gravely ill from exposure and is not expected to survive. The boy survived and remained in serious condition. Medical aid revived him after the daring rescue.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Frank Stokes
Albion
Clifford Thompson
Oregon bill requires free railroad transport for officials
Salem Oregon February 16 The legislature passed a bill making railroads furnish free transportation to state land district officers and to county judges and sheriffs. The measure is now with the governor for signature, though its fate is uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem, Ore
Larchmont Survivor Dies as Death Toll Grows
James ann of Fayetteville North Carolina a colored ward of the Larchmont dies of neumania. The disaster leaves seventeen survivors. An investigation into charges against ship officers proceeds at New London. Twelve unidentified bodies remain at the morgue with no further recoveries reported from Block Island.
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Larchmont
Providence
James Ann
Fayetteville
N. C
Neumania
Rges
New London
Block Island
Amherst College to Close on Scarlet Fever Outbreak
Amherst Massachusetts reports an outbreak of scarlet fever among students. The college will close and all nonresidents are to leave town as the number of cases rises to five.
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Amherst College
Amherst
Mass
Amherst Cos
Mother and Babe Cremated In Fire Tragedy
Pontotoc Mississippi February 16. Mrs Charles Udlin died in her home after attempting to extinguish flames that enveloped her infant son. The child's clothing caught fire while playing near burning leaves. Both mother and baby cremated.
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Pontotoc
Miss
Charles Udlin
Kld
Humor a Philosophy Not With Our Consent
Poem condemns anti Japanese sentiment and warns against xenophobic fear. The speaker notes sweeping claims of a “yellow peril” and questions the idea that Japan plans aggression. The verse satirizes wartime hype and urges restraint amid rumors of invasion.
Grudge Brings Unfamiliar Tailor Into Conversation
A playful exchange centers on a new suit and a declared grudge against the tailor. The speakers promise to introduce the grudge holder to the tailor, hinting at past tensions or unresolved issues.
Matrimonia Disturbance Quarrel Sparks Witty Exchange
The brief note records a domestic disturbance captioned Matrimonia. It quotes a bemused exchange about the couple’s politeness, signaling a lighthearted, social-page moment rather than a serious dispute.
Editor-Your novel is stolen-every word, except the title.
A playful exchange between author and editor centers on a stolen novel, leaving only the title Fliegende Blatter intact as a witty prompt. The prompt frames a meta literary joke about originality and title persistence.
Cinch club games and local social notes at The Day
The Cinch club entertained Thursday evening with six progressives and high scores by Miss Bessie Shalla and Wes Reiner. Miss Mary Dougal and John Shalla won consolation prizes. A Valentine supper celebrated Micha Smith's 83rd birthday hosted by Miss Mary Chittum and Mrs. Tresa Chittum. John Strabala visits Iowa City. Jos Soukup plans farm return. Adam Strabala has undergone three Mercy hospital operations for a chronic sinus infection.
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Cinch Club
Ed Shalla
Bessie Shalla
Wes Reiner
Mary Dougal
John Shalla
Kate
Emma Kaila
Micha Smith
Mary
Tresa Chittum
John Strabala
Iowa City
Jos. Soukup
Mr. Herring
Highland Township
Adam Strabala
Mercy Hospital
Mrs J M Stewart Jr visits Des Moines and Ames
Feb 16 notes Mrs J M Stewart Jr left to visit her daughter Mabel at Highland Park college Des Moines and will be met by son Harold at Des Moines who attends Iowa State college Ames. Also recorded are Glen Porter visiting Washington and the departures of Mr and Mrs Ross Hancock from Haskins to Bloomfield to visit relatives. Effie McCreedy returns from Washington relatives. Mrs W E Frame and daughter return from Solon after visiting relatives. Myrtie Brookhart returns to Washington to spend Sunday from school duties.
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J. M. Stewart Jr
Mabel
Highland Park College
Des Moines
Harold
Iowa State College
Ames
Glen Porter
Washington
Ross Hancock
Haskins
Bloomfield
Effie McCreedy
W. E. Frame
Solon
Myrtie Brookhart
Local residents with travel and visits noted
Mrs E E Neal travels to Washington to visit her mother for a few days. Mrs Amos Schreckengast leaves for Fairfield to visit daughter Mrs C B Ames. John Babcock spends yesterday on business. Grace and Maud Zimmerman of West Chester visit Mr and Mrs R B Dunshee. Edna Owen returns to West Chester to spend Sunday with her parents.
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E. E. Neal
Washington
Amos Schreckengast
Fairfield
C. B. Ames
John Babcock
Grace
Maud Zimmerman
West Chester
R. B. Dunshee
Edna Owen
Buffalo man visits daughter in Stapp household
Feb 16 reports J K Blair of Buffalo Kan visiting daughter Mrs G B Stapp. Ginnie Lathrop returns from Washington visit. Hettie Griffith assists at D E Owens home and returns to Shelbark. Mrs Dr VanHorn improving after illness, Mrs Will Owens also better. Mrs Dr Rogers calls on the sick at D P VanHorn home. Carrie Bell will take sewing at her home after March Isle.
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J. K. Blair
Buffalo
Kan
G. B. Stapp
Ginnie Lathrop
Washington
Hettie Griffith
Shelbark
D. E Owens
Dr. VanHorn
Will Owens
Dr. Rogers
Columbus Junction
D. P
Iowa Weather Forecast For Today And Tomorrow
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday with moderate temperatures. No significant precipitation expected across the state.
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Washington, D. C
the Evening Journal
Iowa
Washington Academy Students Visit Over Weekend
Richard and Robert Thomas, Kol lin Richards, Oscar Jones and Ellis Peters, Washington Academy students, came down Friday afternoon to remain until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard and
Robert Thomas
Kollin Richards
Oscar Jones
Ellis Peters
Washington Academy
Washington visitor and Africa farewell visit noted
Feb 16 reports Will Walker visiting Washington. Mrs Myrtie McCleary of Elat West Africa arrives and will stay with relatives until next Wednesday. A family reunion is held at J H McCleary home in her honor. She leaves February 27 for Africa and will speak tomorrow evening at the M E church about her work. Jesse Drake of Marsailes Ind arrives to attend to business and visit friends.
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Will Walker
Washington
Myrtie McCleary
Elat
West Africa
J. H. McCleary
Africa
McCleary
M. E. Church
Jesse Drake
Marsailes
Ind
Baby brings new member to Rathmell home
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rathmell welcomed a baby boy on Friday. Lincoln school closed its winter term Friday. Jim Tobin received a Valentine noting the stork left a fine baby boy. Geo Nicola's moving to a farm west of Washington. Ezra Smith is shredding corn. Mrs. Joan Beatty visits her mother, Mrs. Herring. Montier's moved to the Stattler farm Thursday. Ahrens plan an Illinois visit Saturday. Jno. Simpson is poorly.
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Clarence Rathmell
Jno. Simpson
Ahrens
Illinois
Montier’s
Stattler Farm
Joan Beatty
Herring
Wm. Baal
Karl Beal
J. R. Altic
Landau
S. L. Brinning
Sigourney
Lincoln School
Jim Tobin
Stork
Ltch
Geo
New Shoe Repair Department Opens at Wilson’s Washington Store
The Frank L. Wilson & Co. shoe store adds a complete repair shop with electric motor powered, up to date machinery. The new equipment includes Champion sole stitching and finishing machines boosting speed, quality and capacity. Jin Warner leads the repair department and invites customers to inspect the upgrades.
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Frank L Wilson & Co
Frank L. Wilson & Co
Washington
Wilson
Wilson Shoe
Jin Warner
Death of Miss E. J. Eckerman at Tingley Iowa
Clark Eckerman received a telegram announcing the death of his aunt Miss E J Eckerman last night at the home of her sister in law Mrs Mary Eckerman in Tingley Iowa. Miss Eckerman was well known in the community and had many friends here who will regret her passing.
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Clark Eckerman
E. J. Eckerman
Tingley
Iowa
Mary Eckerman
Miss Eckerman
Stroke strikes J. D. Martin near city. condition not critical
J. D. Martin, four miles northeast of the city, suffered a severe stroke at about 3 oclock this morning. His right side is affected and he cannot talk, but his condition is not presently considered critical. Friends hope for a speedy recovery.
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J. D. Martin
Robbin Seeks Handout at Home in Yesterday Visit
Will Sutherland reports a robin visited his home yesterday asking for a hand out. The bird searched for the early worm but could not find it.
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Will Sutherland
City Hospital at Laughead House Chosen for Washington
Washington City Medical Society last evening selected the J H Laughead residence in North Washington as a city hospital site. The Washington Hospital Association will oversee a modern operating room and initial care for six patients with matron Mrs J H Laughead and thirteen physicians involved.
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Washington City Medical Society
City Hall
Washington Hospital Association
J. H. Laughead
Loughead
Laughead
Washington
Retirement of C. R. Been blossom from Wash ington County Farmer's Mutual
After seven years as a director C. R. Been blossom retires from the Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance Association. He has moved from the township he formerly represented.
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Washington County Farmer's Mutual Insurance Association
C. R. Beenblossom
Hunting for Trouble Cured by Bucklen Arnica Salve
Charles Walters of Alleghany Sierra County praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for curing burns sores wounds boils cuts sprains and piles. He claims the salve finds no trouble it cannot quickly cure. Guaranteed at Stewart's pharmacy.
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California
Bucklen
Charles Walters
Alleghany, Sierra Co
Mr. Walters
Stewart
Dr Shoop Piles Ointment Offers Quick Relief
An advertisement claims Dr Shoop s Magic Ointment provides certain relief for piles including itching burning and protruding symptoms. It asserts the product works alone for piles and disappears symptoms rapidly as proof by customer J H Stewart. Prof T C Davis traveled to Crawfordsville on business last evening as a separate noted event.
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Prof
T. C. Davis
Crawfordsville
Fo ley's Kidney Cure Promises Kidney and Bladder Relief
An old advertisement asserts Fo ley's Kidney Cure can stop kidney irregularities and cure kidney and bladder troubles not beyond medical reach, with sale through all druggists.
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Foley
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