Lexington Bible Socials and Club Events Recap
The Lexington area hosts a second monthly Bible study social at the church with about fifty attendees. A Fortnightly club meeting highlights Bermuda Islands, Abyssinia, marriage customs, and Princess Mary. Wedding anniversaries for Nejedly couples are celebrated with a surprise party and luncheon. Edna Fouchek marries Lloyd Phillips at the Methodist parsonage, followed by a family wedding dinner and brief honeymoon plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Adult Bible
Church
June Gardner
Clara Patterson
Mabel Timmins
Amy Campbell
Ida Thom
Mary Maud Timmins
Edna Fouchek
Lloyd Phillips
Bowers
Blanche Fouchek
Carl Phillips
Joseph Parrick
Clarence
Irene
Iowa City
Phillips
L. Fouchek
West
Madison
Rebekah Club
J. Phillips
Washington
Washington High School
Iowa Farmers Profit From Not Burning Corn Say Leaders
DES MOINES Feb 22 Col Leon W Ainsworth says farmers who refused to burn corn during the drought era now see rising grain values. Iowa corn on hand is worth 2760 million more than Dec 1 wheat up 1590 million oats up 60 million bushels on farms 60 million bushels remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Leon W. Ainsworth
Ainsworth
Lowa
Lawsuit Over $100000 Poland China Hog Herd Sale
In Vinton Iowa a District Court case centers on a 1920 sale of the Er nest Melberg Poland China herd to the Tow Brothers. Plaintiff A D Fransham seeks $5000 from Melberg, while the Tow Brothers counterclaim $79489.50 for alleged fraud and misrepresentation, asserting the herd was far less valuable and unhealthy than stated. The Pickett boar died after the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Ernest Melberg
Poland
Tow Brothers
Melberg
A. D. Fransham
Amana Society
Gus Tow
Lincoln Tow
Chester Tow
T. G. Tow
Melbore
Liberty
Pickett
Norway
Khaki Origin Tied to Indian Ashes Story
The piece explains that the term khaki comes from India via England and relates it to a Brahmin god and the practice of applying cow-dung ash to clothing. It notes the color as earthy clay and references British military uniform dye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
England
Rural Couple Wed On Farm East Of Ainsworth
On a farm east of Ainsworth a couple united in marriage as friends offer congratulations and best wishes to the young couple. The brief notice highlights the rural wedding and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Details of Murder of Czar and Family Finally Published
Ekaterinburg Russia Feb 22 A Bolshevist pamphlet by P Bykoff recounts the July 16 1918 execution of Emperor Nicholas II and his family, suggesting reasons for the killing tied to Soviet dangers and Czech forces. It names a four man firing squad and notes post death disposal by burning bodies and hiding jewelry while omitting key eyewitness details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ekaterinburg
Russia
Nicholas
P. Bykoff
Ekaterinburg Soviet
State Printing Department
Ural
Urals
Orenburg
Bykoff
The
Pamphiet
Romanoffs
Avdieff
Moscow
Admiral Kolchak
Oiits
Ever
Czarine
Alexandra
Dolgoroukoff
Bodkin
Romanoff
Czarcyite
Michael
Evar
Perm
Sergius Mikhailovitch
Igor Konstantinovitch
Konstantin Konstantinovitch
Ivan Konstantinovitch
Alapaievsky
Romanov
Inaccessible Peak Reveals Hidden Family Tragedy
Travers, a traveler, seeks help for his sister Viola whose sorrow shadows her. He meets his old classmate Jimmie Ladd, a painter living in the wilds, whose Portrait The Peak echoes Viola’s loneliness. Ladd hints Viola loved him, and Travers contemplates repairing their bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travers
Viola
Jimmie Ladd
The
Wilds
Jimmie
Ladd
Jimmy
Bob Ladd
Van
Tie
Chalmers
Man of the
Bob
Molly Gray
Viela
Shiela
Largest elm in America and other historic specimens
The American Genetic Association identifies a West Virginia elm trunk girth of 33 feet as the largest known in the United States, with other remarkable examples in Rathbone Ohio and Wethersfield Connecticut. Notable trees include the Washington Elm in Cambridge and the Great Elm of Boston, with ages ranging from 50 to 700 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Genetic Association
West Virginia
Rathbone
Ohio
Wethersfield
Connecticut
Boston
Washington
Cambridge
Preparedness Bonncer's daughter is sure of herself
A London Tit Bits item notes a sharp quip about Bonncer's daughter displaying bold self assurance. The remark suggests she would pursue a harp lesson even if told she faced death, highlighting a dry, witty tone.
Spain Still Primarily Agricultural Nation Despite Growth
A historical note highlights Spain as an agriculture oriented economy with around seventy percent of workers in farming. It contrasts with a smaller share in manufacturing and a tiny portion of the labor force in unions, referencing figures like 814 and 27 million in population context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
State to finance G. A. R. encampment in Des Moines
Iowa appropriates 20000 dollars to aid the Des Moines G. A. R. encampment of 1922 with plans for city and state support to welcome veterans and officers. Des Moines officials aim to present strong hospitality and may raise additional funds if needed. March events include arrival of officers and a contract signing to outline obligations for the national meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Capitol
National Organization of the Grand Army of the Republic
Os Moines
G. A. RR
Women's Relief Corps
Lewis S. Pileler
Brooklyn
M. Y
William C. Peckhbam
Cola O. K. Stawits
Uwallalo
N. Y
Wromen's
Llief Corps
Miss Olive Munro Returns Home After Visit
Miss Olive Munro arrives home at West Chester this morning after visiting her aunt Miss May Pierson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Munro
West Chester
Miss May Pierson
Legally Dead Man Regains Estate Ghosts to Life
William Murphy who was declared legally dead by Black Hawk county court has the final report on his estate reopened. Judge Boles set aside the report that leant $7,000 to Olive Belle Murphy the daughter of C. J. H. Murphy. The case moves to Austin Minnesota where the girl’s mother resides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
William Murphy
H. B. Boles
Black Hawk County
Doles
Mr. Murphy
C. J. H. Murphy
Olive Belle Murphy
Murphy
Cedar Falls
Austin, Minn
Youngsters Borrow J N Phillips Ford
The Ford touring car belonging to J. N. Phillips of the northwest of town was reported stolen yesterday evening and officers began a search. The car was moved from the curb on West Madison Street and returned by youths before the search concluded. The act is larceny, and if found in their possession the offenders would face penitentiary time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Phillips
West Madison Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Nejedly
Nejedly
Charles Nejedly
Albert Stransky
Wayne
Edward
Blanche
Helen
Joseph Vodicka
Marguerite
Violet
Fran Vodicka
Czar
Rykoff
Empress
Olga
Tatiana
Anastasia
Marie
Czarevitch
Bessie Conger
Burlington
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Lassie
Flanders
Laddie
Tam
Laddile
Jinmole
America
South Seas
National Geographic Society Bulletin
F Edmondson
Lig
Nitrogen
Bruns Seed Store
West Side Square
Ford
Aditorials
Mina Talor
Jeannette
New York
Rothschild’s
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