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In Oxford England the early English stained glass windows in Merton chapel are being removed and cleaned for the first time since 1700, a two year process revealing an 1700 date and engraved abuse by a glazier. In Massachusetts experiments test talking films in Lynn Quincy and Revere junior high schools to gauge teaching science benefits. Macy’s in New York City surveys women’s buying plans for January. Belgium orders sixty warplanes from England at about 1.5 million dollars. Finland votes wet, U.S. leaders say it won’t affect the country. A murder case west of Springfield Missouri shocks officials as officers are killed and wounded during an arrest. Pearl Buck’s novel The Good Earth translated into Chinese. National Geographic maps Washington as a geographer. In Japan old child-selling practices revive in Kokuni. Cuba reports lepers live with families under health control. A Richmond Virginia police station guest sprays the bed with a sprayer, posing as a traveler, while a hiker travels from California to Florida. Scientists predict no epidemic for fifteen years and note a germ measured at 1 240 000th of an inch isolated recently. Democratic slogan amusement followed by a jab at Hee Haw. Edith Riley case in Columbus Supreme Court reveals abuse of a 12 year old locked in a closet. final penalties imposed on father and stepmother.
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Oxford
England
Merton Chapel
John
Shields
Washington
Iowa
Petersburg
Virginia
Mr. Shields
John Shields
Marion Avenue
Rock Island
Milan
Henry
John Shields & Sons
Entering 59th Year in Active Washington Coal Business
John Shields, tied to Washington Iowa since 1874, contemplates reaching 60 years in one location. Civil War wounds, a life of faith and public service, and a family business mark a career defined by continuity amid industry change. He and his sons Milan and Henry now run John Shields & Sons while he remains a local figure of persistent endurance.
Remembering the Wagners and a County Neighborhood
A long reminiscence in Washington chronicles Mrs KE N Wright in failing health at ninety eight and the passing of Mrs George Heideman. It recalls the Wagner and Benson households, garden scenes, and a lonesome house, celebrating neighbors, memories, and community spirit.
The Barber Pole and Its Blood Letting Symbolism
The text explains the barber pole as a historic emblem of medical practice. It traces the brazen serpent motif, the red stripe denoting blood letting, and the basin as the vessel for blood. It notes barbers belonged to medicine and surgery guilds, linking to the phrase bare pole and shaved heads.
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H. A. Burrell
Guild of Medicine
Death date confusion over Walter Davis adopted son
The piece settles a death date dispute for Walter Davis born 1890 and adopted son of George and Sally Davis. Records show July 27, 1892 as the date of death after earlier reports of 1891 or 1890 and newspaper notes from August 1892 confirm he died of consumption at age ten.
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E.M. Kuhn
Woodlawn
Walter Davis
George
Sally Davis
A. Speer
Washington Democrat
Werrin Flower Show Highlighted By Herrin Garden Club
The Herrin garden club conducted a flower show featuring outdoor posies grown in members’ gardens. Violets pansies iris roses and other varieties were displayed.
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Werrin
Herrin Garden Club
Chicago
Bessie Marion
Valparaiso
Ind
Valparaiso University
Des Moines
Ada Mullins
Dallas County
George Mullins
Madison
Wis
Santee
Knox County
Hasty marriages and jelly making warned by Courier Journal
The Courier Journal warns young men about marrying women with inherited jelly making tendencies. A sharper inquiry into jellying and preserving habits is urged to prevent hasty marriages. Rob Motts visits town as artists’ model material. Coxe Bros ride to Kansas City. Dougherty bikes 62 miles in 6% hours. Rodman leaves post office, Tom Keeley turns fifty with gifts.
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H. A. Burrell
Courier Journal
Rob Motts
Soundings Begun for New Upper Mississippi Dam Project
Government engineers take soundings for a proposed low roller dam in Clinton under revised plans for river improvements. Construction is not expected to start for two years.
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Clinton
Upper Mississippi
Woman in Washington Seen Wearing Vintage Hat Pin
A brief sighting reports a young woman in Washington this week wearing a hat pinned with an old style black hat pin, described as neat and classic. No additional identifying details or context were provided.
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Washington
Peage Named Commander of Legion Drum Corps
Dr. T. P. Peage was elected commander of the Legion Drum Corps at Thursday night’s meeting.
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T. P. Peage
Legion
Charles Anderson meets Paris Christmas in France letter
Charles Anderson still recovering from flu writes to his grandmother about winter in Paris and Christmas customs. He notes cold rooms, limited heating, and American habits clashing with French life. He describes Christmas displays, markets, mass, revelry after mass and New Year celebrations, plus cultural contrasts and gratitude for gifts.
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Charlies Anderson
A. Anderson
Charles
Paris
Arrow Shots from Alex Miller's Pen
A reflective column discusses everyday folly and human quirks. The author notes grammar errors in locating a school, small investments for gum, and the futility of lip reading. Observations contrast busy men with ambition and the soften of appearances with deeper truths.
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Alex Miller
Coast Guard to Court Martial Twenty Enlisted Men
Coast Guard announced twenty enlisted sailors will be court martialed on charges of accepting bribes from Long Island rum runners. Commandant J C Billard said no commissioned officers are implicated.
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Coast Guard
Washington
Long Island
J. C. Billard
Bribe inquiry hits Coast Guard as arrests mount
New York January reports say thirty coast guardsmen were arrested with a commander and staff under investigation for taking more than 1 million dollars in bribes from a Long Island rum ring. Several guardsmen confessed to accepting sums to permit liquor cargoes, with commissioned officers and other officials allegedly paid to ignore the scheme. The probe centers in the district.
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New York
Jan
Long Island
Ips
Band officers named for Washington group ten years ago
In Washington ten years ago the local band listed officers with Hickeeted Harry Springman as manager and P J Wallace as assistant. Harry Reister served as treasurer, Hubert Crail as secretary, Fred Mannhardt remained director, and Neil Humble was named assistant director. A bowling match at the commercial club saw the single men beat the married men with Robert Neonan posting the highest score and George Morrison leading the married team.
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Harry Springman
P. J. Wallace
Harry Reister
Hubert Crail
Fred Mannhardt
Neil Humble
Commercial Club
Robert Neonan
George Morrison
Girls Gym A organizes business girls event at high school
Miss Helen Paul named chairman and Miss Helen Wilson secretary treasurer for a gym class for business girls held at the high school. Tickets priced at $2,000.
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Helen Paul
Helen Wilson
Gridiron Club Holds Annual Meeting at Elder Home
The Gridiron club held its regular yearly meeting at the Orville Elder home with James P B Crail as master of ceremonies. Dinner at 7 30 was delayed for a guest and sparked laughs as many named members appeared on the program. The club was started by 8 K Dewey years earlier.
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Gridiron Club
Orville Elder
James PB. Crail
Charley Hebber
FP. L. Wileson
Alex Miller
J. B. Crail
S. W. Brookhart
A. N. Alberson
Ed Fox
Eb.t. Wickham
Arthur Goodin
Claire Dewey
S. H. White
J. M. Wilson
8. K. Dewey
Real Estate Firm Opens Office at White Way Garage
New firm B. FP. Dixon and kh. H. Wilitts opens a real estate office at the White Way garage. The pair announce services in property sales and rentals, inviting local clients to visit the new office space.
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B. FP. Dixon
Kh. H. Wilitts
White Way Garage
Girl Dies at Home Diphtheria Claims Klopfenstein Daughter
Sixteen year old Bessie Klopfenstein daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Klopfenstein died at home January 7 from diphtheria. She was a high school junior and member of the local community.
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Bessie Klopfenstein
Joe Klopfenstein
Young brother surrenders in Missouri slayings
Paul Young, brother of Harry and Jennings Young, surrendered to Houston police. He was wanted for questioning in the Springfield six police officer killings, tied to the arrest attempt that led Harry and Jennings Young to kill themselves when cornered here Tuesday.
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Houston
Tex
Paul Young
Harry
Jennings Young
Missouri
Springfield
Racketeer Chief Higgins Faces Brooklyn Trial With 15 Co-Defendants
Higgins and 15 others including Morris Grossman of Long Beach are charged in federal court in Brooklyn with violating prohibition laws. The group also faces piracy and smuggling charges tied to liquor shipments totaling about 10 million dollars over the past three years.
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Rins
Higgins
Brooklyn
Morris Grossman
Long Beach
Grossman
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