Local notices list job opening at YMCA building
Applications for janitor of the YMCA building are received at the secretary J. A. Work's office until 4 pm Tuesday January 6. State qualifications and salary in a sealed envelope for the committee. Numerous items note visits, travels, and local daily life including Harold Hamilton’s drowning death in Portland Oregon and various community updates.
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J. A
John Stewart
Harold Hamilton
Portland
Oregon
Return of Local Residents After Holiday Visit
Prof and Mrs Harold Montgom er y have come back from Middletown after Christmas visit. Tere Mies Dade Bee Shearer, Latin instructor at DePauw University Greencastle IN, returned last evening after vacation with her father J S Shearer and sister Mies Mame Shearer at McCall Printed Patterns J C Penney Co 2763.
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Prof
Harold Montgomery
Middletown
Mies Dade Bee Shearer
DePauw University
Greencastle
Indiana
J. S. Shearer
Mies
Mame Shearer
Local Notes From Washington and Oskaloosa
Joe Clyde takes Milburn Mc Kay's high school post during illness induced vacation. Miss Mary Barnett returns from Oskaloosa, while Miss Gertrude Beatty and Mrs. Ralph Garber visit Floyd Beatty's home. Arnold Link back in Iowa City after visit with his father Joe Link. Ford Service emphasized at Washington Motor Company. Jan 5 7 9.
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Joe Clyde
Milburn McKay
Gertrude Beatty
Ralph Garber
Oskalopea
Floyd Beatty
Leon Griffith Beatty
Arnold Link
Iowa Clity
Joe Link
Arnold
The
State University
Mrs Hildebrand Returns Home From Visit
Mrs Mary Hildebrand came back Friday to her Belmond Iowa home after a two week stay with her parents Mr and Mrs George W Brown. Also six students including William Bragg Charles Barker Harold Otto Mary Winter Edith Otto and Mildred Bowere returned to Mt Vernon to resume college at Cornell after the holiday. Wanda Neiswanger left Normal Illinois Saturday evening to return to her position after vacation with her parents.
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Harold Jones
Ames
Mrs. W. E. Jones
Elizabeth Irwin
Virgil Irwin
Moline
Isabel Minick
Chicago
Isabel
The
American Kindergarten College
Helen Brown
Iowa City
Mrs
George Brown
Mary Hildebrand
Belmond
Iowa
George W. Brown
William Bragg
Charles Barker
Harold Otto
Mary Winter
Edith Otto
Mildred Bowere
Mt. Vernon
Cornell
Wanda Neiswanger
Fred Neiswanger
Normal
Ilinois
Building water shutoff warning amid thaw update
Citizens urged to decide on purchasing a spring and mattress while water will be off tomorrow if ice and snow melt today. The notice cautions that utilities may be limited until conditions improve and urges action on home needs.
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Piblic
Hog market tops at 11 cents a pound in MAS EBA
Weather remains generally fair tonight and Tuesday as hog buyers in MAS EBA pay top price of 11 cents per pound. Trade shifts show demand steady with cattle and grain markets following regional trends.
Regular Legion Meeting with Feed and Entertainment
American Legion holds a regular meeting Tuesday night January 6 with a feed and entertainment. Commander P. L. Etter urges attendance.
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American Legion
P. L. Etter
Com
Just Did Their Best
A concise reflection on achievement by ordinary people who maximize effort and time, noting that great things come from consistent, best efforts rather than rare talent. Emphasizes disciplined use of time and personal resolve in pursuing worthwhile work.
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George Ff. Moar
Those Charming People quotes on expressive smiles
A concise extract from Michael Arlen’s Those Charming People notes an actress’s vivid smile and her use of teeth beyond eating, highlighting a lively, artful depiction within the text.
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Michael Arlen
Chesterton Quote Refocuses on Interest Over Place
A Chesterton quotation asserts that in this world there are no dull places, only uninterested people, highlighting the idea that perception shapes experience and locale.
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Gilbert Chesterton
At Least That Being Broke May Not Be a Disgrace
A snippet from the Angies Times quotes a line on frugality and social perception. It notes that poverty can be tiresome rather than disgraceful, reflecting a casual editorial sentiment. No additional details or events are provided.
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Loe Angies
Penns Captain Kneass Tops Intercollegiate Scorers
Kneass captain of the University of Pennsylvania basketball team scored ten points against Yale in Philadelphia on Saturday. Christy Mathewson, Boston Braves president, seeks to sign Illinois star Red Grange if he can play baseball. Matty noted Moose McCormick as a famed pinch hitter turned football celebrity and referenced other baseball men in talks at Hartford.
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Kneass
University of Pennsylvania
Yale
Philadelphia
Christy Matthewson
Boston Braves
Red” Grange
Matty
Harry
Moose) McCormick
Giant
Bucknell
Johnstone Sees German Respect for Baseball Surging
Former NL umpire Jimmy Johnstone says Giants and White Sox gain more baseball respect in Germany than in England Ireland and France. He notes Rhine region youths embracing the American game. English jockey Steve Donoghue rode Papyrus to defeat by Zev and placed third in British-season victories, with E C Elliot as the rider among the small fry.
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Jimmy Johnstone
Fomer
National League
Giants
White Sox
Germany
England
Ireland
France
Johnstone
Steve Donoghue
America
Papyrus
Zev
Earl Sande
E. C. Elliot
Dodgers eye Poole McCann in Coast to Portland deal
The release of pitcher Arthur DeCatur to Portland signals a deal that could bring First Baseman Jim Poole nicknamed the Babe Ruth of the coast and Second Baseman Emmett McCann to the Brooklyn Dodgers. John Hollingsworth, a pitcher, is expected to be sent to Portland in the arrangement.
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Arthur Decatur
Portland
Brooklyn Dodgers
Jim Poole
Babe Ruth
Emmett McCann
John Hollingsworth
Sarazen Sets 18 Hole Record at Hollyward Course
Gene Sarazen fired a 67 to lower the Holly ward 18 hole record at Hollyward Florida. A separate item notes the postponement of the wedding between Harry Greb world middleweight champion and Louise Walton of Boston after Father Malloy declined to officiate due to lack of diocesan permission.
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Hollyward
Florida
Gene Sarazen
Chicago
Harry Greb
Louise Walton
Boston
Father Malloy
St. Thomas of Canterbury Church
St. Louis Americana Seek New Pitcher and Outfielder
St. Louis manager George Sisler announced plans to add a pitcher and a right handed outfielder to the Americana. He expressed interest in Johnny Mostill of Chicago and Meu Sel of New York as targets.
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St. Louis
George Sisler
St. Louis Americana
Johnny Mostill
Chicago
Mil Meusel
New York
Unhappy man hinders favors with suspicion
Quotation notes the misery of a person unable to accept kindness without suspecting harm nor to perform acts of service without expecting repayment, highlighting a cynical view of human relations.
Rome A Modern City Outshines London Historical Claim
A lighthearted assertion claims Rome is more modern than London, noting London’s supposed 1108 B C founding and Rome’s 735 B C origin, contradicting established dates and prompting amused observation about ancient city timelines.
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Rome
London
Ant life: brain size and lifespan facts
The brain of an ant is about the size of a barking needle head. Ants typically live eight to ten years, with some captive specimens reaching up to fifteen years.
Cedar Rapids Bakers Raise Bread Price Citywide
Cedar Rapids bakers announced an advance in bread prices across the city, signaling higher costs for daily loaves and related baked goods. The move affects local shoppers and may influence nearby markets.
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Cedar Rapids
Des Moines Funeral Services Delayed for Slain Gunman
Funeral arrangements for Wm. E. Wright of Des Moines were postponed to allow Mrs. Nellie Dawson Wright, widow, to attend. Sheriff Lainson in Council Bluffs said Kansas City communications confirm an alibi for Ray Snedderly, who recently confessed and was sentenced for driving a bandit car.
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Des Moines
Wm. E. Wright
Mobile
Ala
Nellie Dawson Wright
Council Bluffe
Lainson
Kansas City
Ray Snedderly
Crossword Puzzle Sermon Delivered by Rev John D Clinton
Cedar Rapids reported that Rev John D Clinton preached a sermon described as a crossword puzzle at a local church. The message used puzzle clues to illustrate spiritual concepts and engage congregants in reflective discussion.
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Cedar Rapids
John D. Clinton
Discoveries on Brazilian nut allied to nutmeg yield valuable soap oil
Pritish scientists report a nut allied to the nutmeg that grows in Brazil produces an oil of great value for soap manufacture. The finding notes the oil as a notable by product in improving soap quality and production efficiency.
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Brazil
Fraternal Association Promises Weekly Payments
The group offers weekly payments tailored to each member, highlighting that value lies beyond interest on the money.
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J. C. Penney Co
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White and Co
Roy Dayton
State Teachers College
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Hahn
Pleasant Plain
Rose B. Jones
Doris Pields
Davenport
Bert Tracy
Brighton
Segitmeister
Clara Wallace
George F. Walace
Helen Goodin
Eva Bermel
Keota
H. M. Hoover
William Beal
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W. C Allen
Wyman
A. BR. Dickenson
Dana Finch
Fairfield
Nelle Ryan
Penn College
Oskaloosa
Edna Mercer
Bac
Washington
Ruth Neely
Hosptel
George Pauls
Knoxville
Elsie Glassburner
Harriett Phillips
Ruth George
Parsons Colege
Nate Black
Kalona
Myra Newell
Columbus Junction
R. H. Malin
East Washington Street
Mra. Hulse
Ed Hulse
J. A. Y. Ashby
Mary Donovan
Evelyn Haugen
Osage
Leda Ritter
LaPorte City
Grace Hines
Strawberry Point
Caryle Williams
Mt. Ayr
Florence Bodman
West Lherry
Maccell
Heights
Keith Molesworth
Monmouth College
Bill Scott
A. J. Morgan of
Clay
J. L. Coffey
West Chester
FOX Theatre
Sol Lesser
January Laladie
Richards
Hobart Bosworth
Irene Rich
Harry T
Morey Arnat
Barbara Tennant
Edward F Cline
Principal Pictures Corp
FOX News
Ford Battery
McCall
J.C. Penmey Co
Curtis Taxi
J. W. Hendrickson
Gladwin
Schulty Garage
Clark & Ross
Abe Martin
Stallers
White Yard Co
Mary Barnett
Oskaloss
Mason Transfer Co
Arthur Griffith
Howard Stewart
Jean
Helen
J. W. Morton
Washington Motor Company
Ter
Ben
Stewart Hotel
John Shields & Sons
Clint Scranton
Squires
Columbus
McElhinney Drug Co
Tommy Griffith
Dick Cox
Eddie Brown
Zach Wheat
Griffith
Cox
Washington Cleaners
Washington Cleaners Wish Long
South Side Square
Ussian
Wilson
Willbloom
Our Christmas Club
Wnb
Washington National Bank
Washington County
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