Fairfield residents and travelers noted in local brief
A collection of brief notices records trades and visits across Iowa towns. Ratcliff of Fairfield called on his trade locally, Miller and Warner traveled for business, and Lena Criswell headed home to Cotter. Other items include bread at Johnson's, a piano man visiting Crawfordsville, and resignations and travels involving Kalona, Des Moines, Rose Hill, and Winfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Marbourgl& Helwick
B. S. Ratcliff
Fairfield
D. H. Miller
Conesville
Jas. Warner
Burlington
Lena Criswell
Cotter
Johnson's Bakery
John Hopengardner
Ainsworth
J. A. Young
Harvey
Winfield
Mr. Young
Des Moines
Magden
Magden & Sheeley
John Jones
Modern Miracle Cures Coughs with King's New Discovery
Mrs Mollie Holt of this place was near death from a lung infection after forty eight hours of bedside vigil. At urgent request Dr King's New Discovery was given and she improved rapidly until she fully recovered. Cures for coughs and colds available at J H Stewarts Drugstore with trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Holt
Hooper
Woodford Tenn
J. H. Stewart's
No Place Like Home Marion Anderson
Marion Anderson advertises “No Place Like Home” with contact number 174 for home services and relocation assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Anderson
Vienna Bakery Goods Highlight City Sales and Visits
Local notes report bakery items at Johnsons and the Vienna with fresh goods daily. Town residents and visitors from Keota Oskaloosa Brighton and Des Moines share travels and holiday visits. A church meeting followed by refreshments is noted.
Local Social Snippets From City Homes
Mr and Mrs Harve Slumston entertained friends at their northwest city home this evening. Mery Harper was surprised by about twenty young friends at his East Main Street home last night, with a bobsled ride and refreshments. H A Beenblossom hosted a Southeast city dinner for twelve, featuring a goose centerpiece and an out of town guest Miss Stewart from Blairsville Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Taylor
Keota
Johnson's
Ed Foss
Havre
Hudasop
D. N. Arnold
Delta
J. W. Scott
Nita Nicholson
Scott
Elgin
Mike Lombardo
Mason City
August
Joe
Vienna
Nell Adams
Cal Long
Waterloo
E. E. Kelley
Walter
Belle Plaine Iown
Mrs. Harve Slumston
Mery Harper
East Main Street
H. A. Beenblossom
Stewart
Blairsville
Iowa
Baptist Church Holds Annual Roll Call and Business Meeting
Members elected officers after the roll call last evening at the church. Elected clerk Mrs J W Bishop treasurer Frank Sage financial secretary Miss Cordelia Ross deacons A E Forgey J W Lemley chorister Frank Sage organist Miss May Long board of managers A Eldridge Frank Creath and Dr E R Jenkins Sunday School superintendent A B Carr assistant superintendent E F Neal secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
J. W. Bishop
Frank Sage
Cordelia Ross
A. E. Forgey
J. W. Lemley
Miss May Long
A. Eldridge
Frank Creath
E. R. Jenkins
A. B.carr
E. F. Neal
Simon Magus and the Legend of Vaust Powers
The text outlines Simon Magus as a medieval legend linked to Vaust. It notes his claimed abilities such as invisibility, passing through flames, transposition of matter, gold making, and exorcism. It mentions his origin as a native of Gitton, Samaria, and his role as founder of the Gnostic school, with broader church and occult context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Magus
Justin
Gitton
Samaria
Echool
Satan
The Odd Little Gecko
A feature on the gecko from Africa and southern Europe detailing its odd appearance and creeping habits. It notes its broad flat head, long body, nocturnal life, climbing claws, and the belief its bite is poisonous, which naturalists deny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Europe
The Education of Chinese Children as Told by Pilgrim
The excerpt describes how Chinese mothers monitor a child's health and fate from birth. Superstitions guide care from crying signals to teething and walking, and a shaved head marks a rite of passage. Names shift at birth, schooling, and degree, reflecting cultural practices.
Legend of Deadman's Place in Southwark Name Origin
A curious legend links Deadman's place in Southwark to a seven o'clock burial and a supposed miraculous resurrection at sunset. A historian counters that the name is a corruption of Desmond's place, with the tale used to illustrate local superstition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desmond
Keppel’s Health Remedy From Memoir Reference
In a Piccadilly encounter, Sir Henry Keppel suggests Gladstone’s illness came from insufficient vigor. He claims daily eighty-step climbs, a cold bath, and an open window for sleep would prevent sickness. The remark appears in Kep pel’s memoir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keppel
Piccadilly
Mr. Gladstone
Sir Henry Keppel
Farmers Mutual Insurance Association Meeting Held Today
The Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Washington County held its annual meeting today. Directors reviewed policies and discussed plans for the upcoming year with member farmers in attendance.
Farmers Mutual Insurance elects officers and seven directors
Annual meeting in Smouse's Hall reports a profitable year with a $508,692 net gain and an increase in in force risks to 6,480,761. Directors named for Lime Creek, Highland, Clay, Cedar, Marion, Crawford and Franklin townships were elected by acclamation. New officers include President W M Sutherland, VP S D Carris, Treasurer George Saur, Secretary Sidney Coon, and executive member J M Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association
Washington County
Smouse
Insurance Association
Sidney Coon
S.ces
D. A. Boyer
Boyer
R. Ss. Warfel
Lime Creek Township
W. W. Carris
Highland Township
Clay Township
al Morgan
Cedar Township
Steve Stewart
A. M. Simpson
Marion Township
R. Beenblossom
Crawford Township
F. E. Young
Franklin Township
Wm. Sutherland
W. M. Sutherland
S. D. Carris
George Saur
J. M. Stone
W. R. C. Holds Regular Meeting With New Officers
Tomorrow’s regular meeting of the W. R. C. will install the new officers for the year. All members are urged to attend. B. Wilde of Audubon, Iowa, is in town on business with the Iowa Land Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
B. Wilde
Audubon, Iowa
Iowa Land Co
Kentucky
Moving Pictures
May live 100 years says Haynesville woman
Mrs Jennie Duncan of Haynesville Maine at 760 years old claims Electric Bitters cured her 20 year chronic dyspepsia. She says the remedy made her feel as well as a young girl and it cures stomach and liver diseases blood disorders general debility and bodily weakness. Sold with guarantee at J H Stewart's drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Duncan
Haynesville
J. H. Stewart’s
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the Evening Journal
Orville
Post Office
Washington Town
Office
East Main
S&t
Washington Mutual
Beteetee
Rol Pr.lSa
West Side Square
Inder
Journal
J. ©. Caper
Crawfordsville
Harris MacGugion
Columbus Junction
Morrison
Kalona
Ernest Hensil
Benton Dicken
Florence
Olive
Millard
Grace Ingham
Millie Manly
Lawrence Forbs
Rose Hill
Sabetha
Kan
Reynolds
Anderson
I. Klein
Julius Conger
The
the Graham
Edith Batley
Ames
G. G. Sigler
Gladys
Luella Crandall
Fairbault, Mine
Chas. Keck
John Jay
Jessie Sage
Ieee
Tewend Brerom
Vaust
Meeting OF Farmers’ Mutual
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance
Association of Washing
Ton County
Perous
Dahose Cesvedeus
W. RC
J. A. Friend
Harry McCall
Yours
Windsor Grocery
McElhinney Drug Co
North Side Square
Graham Theatre
Will E. Chilcote
Reuben
H. Knight
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