Local Notices and Classified Bits in Lyon's Ad Sheet
Local items include a cookie shop name Lyon's, taxi services around the clock with contact 1, 64t1 cream butter and eggs prices, a Thursday dance at Moos Hall, Lydia Hellam chiropractor near Lemley's Grocery with phone 689 Black, bagcage transfers by City Bus and Taxi with contact 1, and Farmers Union Exchange announces a 50 percent protein tankage car on track.
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Lydia Hellam
Lemley’s Grocery
Black
Farmers Union Exchange
For & Davey for shoes and other local notices
A collection of small items notes upcoming sales and visits. Mentions Arthur Goodin funeral director, a Harry Hessel sale, journals priced five cents, various travelers and guests in local homes, and forthcoming sales by A. G. Long and C. W. Hodges. Includes several absences and arrivals around Brighton, Keota, Monmouth, and Sigourney with brief movements to or from towns.
American Legion Post Leon Beatty Meets January 6
Regular meeting of Leon Beatty Post is scheduled for Tuesday January 6 at 7 30 p m under F and M Bank building Elections for the coming year and important business to be discussed Post Commander Putnam urges all members to attend.
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Leon Beatty
F. & M. Bank
Reld Putnam
Farmers Union Meeting With Col Brookhart Address
There will be a Farmers Union meeting at the Young America School House three miles northwest of Washington Friday evening this week. Col. 8. W. Brookhart will address the audience.
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Farmers Union
Young America
Washington
W. Brookhart
For Sale Ice Business of W W Cherry By Lemley Co
Valuable ice business opportunity in the city includes two ice houses a lot a small residence one team two wagons and all ice tools. Also offers rent of one ice house and pond. Contact C E Lemley Reiley Co F and M Bank Building by phone 247 for price and details.
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W. W. Cherry
C. EF. Lemley Reiley Co. F
M. Bank
Visit Causes Family to Travel Through Ainsworth
Mrs Glenn Hinzen and writer Mrs Edith Mucha traveled from Muscatine via Ainsworth to visit their mother Mrs Jno Cus riett, stopping on the way and returning home.
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Glenn Hinzen
Edith Mucha
Jno
Thrift Week Observed by Iowa Club Women
Iowa club women mark Thrift Week with community drives and charity efforts. Members appeal for donations and volunteer support to aid local families and shelter programs.
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Iowa Club
M. E. Meetings to Begin January 25
W C is full of life and enthusiasm outlining yearly goals. Civic Americanization housing centers open forums concerts and better motion pictures dominate plans. Local clubs join Iowa Federation and women support street improvements and film quality.
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W. C
Waterloo
Boy Scouts Rally With Ward Homes For Attendee Count
Morning event will be held at the homes of Mrs. R. H. McCarty in the first ward Mrs. FF R. Sage and Mrs. W. A. Palmer in the second ward Mrs. J. P. Wood in the third ward and Mrs. R. C. Lemley in the fourth ward as scouts attend in a body.
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BOY Scouts
R. H. McCarty
FF. R. Sage
W. A. Palmer
J. P. Wood
R. C. Lemley
Local Notes and Visits Travel In Morning Activity
Mrs. Fred Reid traveled to Des Moines for a short visit. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Wood drove to Ainsworth to spend the day at brother George Marr's home. Rugs advertised at Crail's store. Harry Hessel tankage noted on track with numbers 2772.
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Fred Reid
Des Moines
F. M. Wood
Ainsworth
George Marr
Settlement notice against Goodfellow Club creditors
All merchants or individuals with bills against the Goodfellow Club must present them to J. B. Crail for settlement at once. Immediate action required.
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Goodfellow Club
J. B. Crail
Masonic and Eastern Star Installations Scheduled
Joint installation of officers for Washington Lodge No. 26 Cyrus Chapter No. 13 Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 Zeradatha Council No. 21 and Eastern Star No. 98 will be held at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening January 6 1920 at 8 oclock. Officers elect and appointive should attend for installation.
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Washington Lodge
Cyrus
Bethlehem Commandery
Zeradatha Council
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
W. M
McElhinney
I. M
Glasgow
Sarah Walker
Magazine subscriptions and club orders offered by Nita Belle McKoon
Nita Belle McKoon unaffiliated seller lists magazine subscriptions and club arrangements. Contact via phone 59 Red or write to Journal care in Washington Iowa for details and pricing.
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Red
Nita Belle McKoon
Washington
Iowa
Might Be Good Idea Coal Shortage Quote
A humorous remark attributes to Jud Tunkin about avoiding coal shortage if former singers of "Down in a Coal Mine" take up picks and shovels and act on their words. The quote imagines a wage or political humor era sentiment.
Teddy and rival dog Togo in new Para Mour picture
Mack Sennett presents Teddy the famous dog with a human brain facing a rival in An Innocent Adventuress at Graham theatre tomorrow. Togo performs striking feats and imitates the director’s pantomimed scenes with almost human precision, challenging Teddy’s reputation.
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Mack Sennett
Teddy
Togo
Vivian Martin
Graham Theatre
Chamberlains Tablets Improve Digestion and Appetite
Bear in mind that Chamberlains Tablets not only move the bowels but improve the appetite and strengthen the digestion. They contain no pepsin or other digestive ferment but strengthen the stomach and enable it to perform its functions naturally. Lemmon's Drug Store and druggists everywhere advt.
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Lemmon’s Drug Store
Advt
Green and green leaves color harmony in nature
A short feature on how green unites with other colors in nature. It notes Piven blue next to greens, and Lark spurs and tobeling blending with foliage. It states roses pair best with green rose leaves and that spring and fall colors shade into green on the same leaf.
My Face Had a Nice Vacation
A narrator recalls recovering from a severe illness during a summer outing and returning home to a compliment from a young friend. The girl remarks on the narrator’s healthier, rosier complexion after the break.
Bryant Writings Explore Primeval Forest and Lake Shores
A fragmentary study of Bryant's writings transports readers into a solemn forest and lonely lake, across wild dens and nameless trees. It reflects on nature's extremes and the vivid, evolving scenes that evoke a caste force in its vicissitudes.
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Bryant
Hair tonic claims bold cure and money-back plan
An ad notes Lemmon's Pharmacy sells Parisian Sage a hair tonic for hair and scalp promising to cure dandruff prevent baldness and provide luxuriant hair and offering a money-back guarantee.
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Lemmon's Pharmacy
Reverend Huxford Heads to Centerville and Des Moines
Rev. W. F. Huxford left this morning for Centerville to preach and visit old friends. He will attend the Father and Son Lecture by Mr. Frank H. Gamel. Tomorrow he will go to Des Moines for the Y M C A conference of secretaries.
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W. F. Huxford
Centerville
Frank H. Gamel
Des Moines
Phillipses Return to Davenport After Christmas Visit
Mr and Mrs H H Phillips return to Davenport after visiting since Christmas at their brother Albert Loveletts home. Ray Ruplinger who has also visited Albert Loveletts home goes back to his home in Moline Illinois
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S. Neiswaneer
W. J. Thompson
Oskaloosa
Lyda Morgan
Lincoln
Nebr
W. Shanafelt
Sigourney
Bert Shanafelt
R. A. Dawson
Springville
Joe Dawson
Ainsworth
Bert Booth
H. H. Phillips
Davenport
Albert Lovelett
Ray Ruplinger
Moline
Mil
Wilson and Harwood Attend National Shoe Retailers Convention
F L Wilson departs tonight for Chicago then Boston to attend the National Shoe Retailers convention. Will Harwood will also attend. They travel from Chicago by special train departing Saturday night to attend sessions January 12 13 14 and 15.
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F. L. Wilson
Chicago
Boston
Shoe Retailers
Will Harwood
Little John Taylor Stricken With Pneumonia
Mrs. William Ditmars learns from her daughter Mrs. J B Taylor of Union Nebraska that her two year old grandson John Taylor is ill with pneumonia. He visited last summer when his mother stayed with Mrs. Ditmars.
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William Ditmars
B. Taylor
Union
Nebraska
John Taylor
Georgie’s Friend Carl Told Tall Tales, Child Warns
The text records a scene where Georgie’s playmate Carl is prone to exaggeration. Georgie, more serious and cautious, remarks that Carl tells too many things that aren’t true, while elders laugh at his imaginings.
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Georgie
Carl
Mrs Sparks Visits Cousin Before Long Southern Illinois Trip
Mrs W E Sparks of Colone South Dakota arrived to visit her cousin Mrs A G Marbourg. She plans to travel to southern Illinois to visit her parents who are over eighty years old.
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W. E. Sparks
Colone
A. G. Marbourg
Southern Illinois
Card of Thanks from The Vinton Children
The Vinton children express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness after a bereavement and praise the numerous floral offerings received.
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Vinton
Roumanian Superstitions and Ghost Lore
The piece describes Strigoi, evil spirits that invade homes on St Andrew's night if doors and windows lack the scent of Raric. It also mentions Moroi, spirits of unbaptized infants needing holy water sprinkled on graves for seven years.
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Roumania
St. Andrew's
Johnnys note to skip French class due to sore throat
Johnny returns to school with a cold and brings a note from his mother asking the teacher to keep him out of French class because his throat is still sore and English hurts him. The Boston Post records the humorous misspelling in the note.
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Johnny
Boston Post
Quotations on Courage and Intelligence in Life’s Precariou s Estate
A reflection on courage and intelligence as essential qualities for a man facing life’s precarious estate. The quote attributes these traits to steady self awareness and fearlessness before reality.
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Stevenson
Tools and Drilling Power Behind Modern Rifle Making
The article explains that making a single modern rifle requires 997 cutting tools with the twist drill among the busiest. To manufacture a million rifles, four million dollars worth of holes must be drilled, highlighting the vast drilling work behind arms production.
Washington’s Death Recorded at Midnight December 31 1700
A historical note places George Washington’s death at midnight on Saturday December 31 1700 in Boston Port. The phrasing emphasizes the final hour and moment of the century as part of the record.
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Washington
George Washington
Boston Port
Albania Lacks Modern Infrastructure Says Survey
A regional survey notes Albania's underdeveloped press network rail system and postal service with limited newspapers and miles of steam rail, highlighting historic infrastructural gaps.
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Albania
White Shriners to Hold Installation
Damascus Shrine No. 10 of the White Shrine of Jerusalem plans its first annual installation of officers on Thursday January 15. A banquet will be held at 6 20 o clock at the Baptist church followed by installation services at Moose Hall. Minerva J Parrott Supreme Worthy High Priestess of the order from Detroit Michigan will be guest of honor. A large delegation is expected from town and neighboring areas.
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Damascus Shrine No. 10
White Shrine of
Women take lead as 1920 census work and more
The text notes women will perform much of the 1920 census work with 6506 girls replacing boys in the British post office. It covers varied topics from women’s wage needs in Massachusetts to female incorporation in Texas banks and a Paris school for women teaching diverse skills.
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Post Office Department
Duties of Aid-de-Camp in Civil War Era
Describes an aid de camp as an officer on a general's staff acting as private secretary and assistant adjutant general. Notes duties include carrying orders and performing various useful tasks during the war.
London’s Tiny Violin Claims World’s Smallest Distinction
A toy violin praised as perfect in every detail fits within a space covered by two half dollars side by side. Made by famed violinist BP Vandermeulen, it is scaled exquisitely with a violin body of about 2% inches and a bow of around 1 inch, highlighting remarkable miniature craftsmanship.
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London
BP. Vandermeulen
Rat Migration Across Europe in the 18th Century
The text traces a rat’s movement from India to Verrina and England by 1727 and its spread to France by 1750, noting a general agreement on the route across Europe.
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India
Verrina
England
France
Eurupe
Tell Stories to Colored Children at A M Church
A six weeks story hour began Sunday at the A M Church for children. Mrs Harvey chairs the committee. Mrs George Dowell and Mrs Clyde Worsey presented stories from the Bible and led guessing games. About fifteen children attended with visitors Rev Mr Norris pastor Mrs Mott and Miss Helen Mott.
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A. M. BR. Ehurch
Harvey
George Dowell
Clyde Worsey
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Widely Available
The ad asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy quickly aids croup symptoms and is affordable, with Lemmon's Drug Store and druggists nationwide stockists. It emphasizes no heroic effort is needed beyond timely dosing at first signs of croup.
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Croup
Chamberlain
Lemmon
Izaak Walton Born in 1608 at Surfiord Bogiend
On August 9 1608 Izaak Walton, canonized patron saint of anglers, was born at Surfiord Bogiend. Walton endured sorrow after losing seven children and his wife, yet remained a model of gentleness and peace. Charles Samb praised him for tempering a lion's temper with the Compleat Angler, a charming book reprinted widely.
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Izaak Walton
Surfiord
Bogiend
Walton
Lin
Charles Samb
Drying a Narrow-Neck Bottle After Draining
A method describes drying the rim of a narrow-neck bottle after draining to remove remaining water. Inverting the bottle and letting water run from the tap helps, then inspecting the inside shows it becomes perfectly dry.
James Hillhouse Born in New Hayes 1734
In 1734 October 21 James Hillhouse was born in New Hayes Connecticut. He served in the United States Senate. Elm trees along the New Slaven streets were planted by Hillhouse, contributing to local coven history.
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James Hillhouse
New Hayes
Connecticut
United State Senate
Slaven
Kimelty
Ty Hillhouse
Por Japanese Only Doorway Stirs London Racial Tension
In London a public doorway labeled Por Japanese Only stands among diverse eateries. The sign signals racial segregation at the entrance to a restaurant, highlighting discrimination amid a cosmopolitan dining scene.
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London
Woman praises Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after six years
A testimonial claims stomach trouble vanished after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The writer says bloating and soreness disappeared and digestion improved, stating the product removes catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation. They promise a money refund if not satisfied and note availability at Lemons Pharmacy and druggists.
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Mayr
Lémon's
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Lyon's
Reynolds & Gibson
Moos
Davey
Arthur Goodin
Harry Hesseltine
Journal
Ernest Dean
Miss Hazel
Brighton
A. G. Long
Herbert Stifel
Pittsburgh
H. M. Richer
Jane Smith
J. C. Vinton
West Monroe St
Ruth Hazen
Rodney Arnold
Co. W. Hodges
C. W. Hodges
Leah Osburg
Jos
Ada Meeker
J. Ft. Meeker
Moose Hall
Nellie Dodder
Maurine McLaughlin
Jean Hay
Monmouth College
Monmouth
N. E. Lease
Second United Presbyterian Church
Crawfordsville
H. Worley
East Third Street
George Thoma
Mr. Worley
James Boyd and
Cloyce Benson
Martha Gray
G. L. Shanafelt
Seymour
Keota
Glover
D. H. Reed
Tingley
EB. A. Martin
Rex Benz
Mrs
Joe Vinton
Muscatine
Mr. Vinton
William Vinton
Ruth Ostrom
Rupert Carlson
Mt. Union
Rock Island
Augustana College
May Allison
FORD
Harry Morey
American Legion
Booth
Washington Steam Landry Office
Theoott
John Shields
McHamara Undertaking Co
Dean
M. W. Karman
M. E
Iowa Federation
Ethics Club of
Emma Howe
Tuesday Club of
Ames
R. W. Crum
Microcles Club of
Sioux City
Wm. Day
Mother's Club of
Atlantic
Mae Couley
City of Love
Havens
Carl Hedges
Remps Hampser
Harry Thomas
Mr. Hedges
Crail's
Masonic and Eastern Star
Lytle Bros
Sally
Willys
Togo New Dog
Gardinier Brothers Stock Co
Bryant Washburn
Paramount Picture
White Shriners
Parts
Massachusetts Minimum
Norway
Texas
New York Civil Service Commission
Paris
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