Woman's club meeting filled with zest at the Y
Members gathered for the first post holiday meeting at the Y with Miss Dorothy Detthof helping in lively music and a lecture by Miss Margaret Moninger on China and Hong Kong. Elizabeth Dawson announced January tickets, a milk fund drive for school children, and plans for a future dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Detthof
Margaret. Moninger
China
Hong Kong
Elizabeth Dawson
Leona Alien
Karl Settger
Janesville
Wisconsin
Seliger
Washington
Harriet Barrett
Jessie Kerr
Elsie Moser
Lois Brown
Leila Anderson
Woman’s Mission Food Sale And Prayer Meeting Notice
The Woman’s Missionary Society of MF announces a food sale at Washington Cleaners with homemade baker beans cake and other treats plus a church choir rehearsal at 7. An upcoming cottage prayer will be held at Mr Sandlom’s home on Washington St. Noonan arrived in Washington yesterday from Crawfordsville on business.
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Woman's Honary Society
The
MF. Dhucet
Washington Cleaners
Mr. Sand
RK. St. Noonan
Washington
Crawfordsville
Junction Opposes Phone Co Franchise
In Junction on January 10 the council approved a 205 to 18 vote for an ordinance granting the Telephone Co its franchise to build operate a phone exchange and maintain fixtures in Columbus Junction for twenty five years.
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Granti S Junction
Tows and Finals Telephone Company
Columbus Junction
Rockefeller Jr Moves to Oust Standard Oil Indiana Chief
John D. Rockefeller Jr has sent a letter to Standard Oil of Indiana stockholders seeking proxies for the March annual meeting to oppose Robert W. Stewart as tax chairman. Rockefeller cites Stewart’s role in Continental Trading and asserts others can manage the firm without him, claiming substantial stockholders oppose his tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert W. Stewart
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Rockefeller
Stewart
Dow Jones Financial Service
Continental Trading Corporation
Continental Concern
Tea Pot Home Commission
Harry F. Sinclair
Indiana Standard
Dirigible Battles With Strong Winds
The navy dirigible Los Angeles notified the navy department in an early hour report that she was five miles southwest of Tallahassee Florida. A persistent southerly wind kept the ship slightly behind schedule though no danger was indicated. Officials had hoped to moor to the Tender Patagonia in St. Joseph’s Bay on Florida’s northwest coast.
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Washington
Navy Dirigible
Los Angeles
Navy Department
Tallihasser
Fla
Department
Patoga
St. Joseph's Bay
Florida
Influenza Epidemic Reported in Iowa Cities
Dr Henry Alboety, Iowa health commissioner, warns that the influenza epidemic is breaking in Iowa with new cases reported in several cities. He urges precautions as January weather raises pneumonia risk and stresses limiting exposure to the illness.
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Des Moinhan
Iowa
Henry Alboety
Albert
Urges Joint Reunion of Civil War Veterans
Representative Howard of Nebraska urged the house committees to report favorably a bill for a joint reunion of Confederate and Union veterans in 1929. He said bringing the veterans together would wipe out remaining bitterness between north and south. Charles Sloane of Geneva Nebraska, a former congressman, described the idea’s origins and support from union veterans.
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North
Howard
Nebraska
House Fur Clary Comities
Charles Sloane
Geneva
Ned
Congress
Union Veteras
Crawfordsshe business visitor and Nobles visit
Huston of Crawfordsville was a business visitor in Washington yesterday. Mrs Poise Wenger of Noblesville is visiting her mother Mrs Laud who has been ill with influenza for a week and is improving. Scott Went to Burlington for a day of business. Mr and Mrs Jesse Campbell's daughter left for their new home Drakeville Town where Mr Campbell is agent. Bud's is closed with influenza.
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J. €. Huston
Crawfordsshe
Washington
Poise Wenger
Nobles
Laud
Mee
Jesse Campbell
Drakesvill Town
Mr. Campbell
Dow Sparks
Deb
Paw Sparks
Seth Iris
Kenzie
Kow Bowen
Sentis Moter
Shellburg
Thured
Ted
McLain Learning Pitcher Duties at Iowa Baseball Field
Mayes W. McLain, fullback on the Hawkeye football team and member of the Tos 1 Dither, is drilling with varsity hurlers in the field house toward a pitching role. Coach Otto H. Vogel sees McLain as a capable pitcher as Iowa schedules up to four or five games weekly, necessitating a large and strong pitching staff.
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Iowacity
Dan
Mayes W. McLain
University of Tos
Ue Hawkeye
Otto H. Voxel
Vogel
Interse
Iowa
Danish language era in Norway and the Landsmass conflict
The text notes that Danish was the official and dominant language in Norway from union with Denmark until the 19th century. It mentions a linguistic movement called Landsmass aiming to replace Dano Norwegian with Landsmant as the national language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Denmark
Landsmant
Norwa
Origin of the Monday and Saturday Pops in London
The popular concerts known as the Monday and Saturday Pops began from early concerts at St James Hall behind the Quadrant between Regent Street and Piccadilly. A preliminary trio of performances was held during cattle show week in December 1858.
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St. James Hall
Regent Street
Piccadilly
London
England
Sardinia’s Bronze Age Monuments Noted in Roman Invasion
Sardinia, a densely inhabited island in the Mediterranean, hosts many Bronze Age sites now traceable as “nares Li.” Historic references describe houses found as curiosities during the Fifth century Roman invasion.
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Mediterranean Sea
Asland
Carcassonne Along Midi Canal Historic Fortress Rise
Ancient French town Carcassonne sits on the Midi in southern France. The canal corridor is renowned for its beauty and tree lined stretches over more than 100 miles. The fortress has stood for fifteen centuries, underscoring its enduring historic significance.
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Carcassonne
Gorillas Mate in Height and Weight Details
Gorillas mate in height with the female smaller, measuring around feet. The average weight cited is 209 pounds, varying with the gorilla’s total size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mate Gouth
Memory System 1 Encourages Forgetting Duty to Remember
A fragment discusses memory systems and how memory favors desires over duties. It cites a philosophy line about the best memory system aligning with soul’s attention, suggesting such a system aids what ought to be done rather than what one wants to do.
National Geographic Mador Cur Review of Food Fish
A brief note assesses the National Geographic Mador Cur focusing on soundness and benefit for selecting top quality food fish. It emphasizes practical considerations for consumers and potential value in sourcing edible fish products.
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National Geographic
Work of Human Heart Measured At Last
The article reports experiments confirming the human heart pumps about 2.5 quarts per minute through the body. It notes methods to measure output and discusses the significance of cardiac efficiency in bodily function.
City of Islands with numbered canals splits into islands
A city shaped like a circle is dissected by numerals that cut the land into small islands, requiring about 30 bridges to connect the segments.
Saint James Royals and Ambassadors to Great Th
From this fact arose the designation of ambassadors to the Court of St James. The piece notes the royal origin for the term used for diplomatic envoys to Great Britain.
Temperature Gap Between Poles Warmer North Pole
A readable summary notes the North Pole sits about 21 degrees warmer than the South Pole in summer. It cites water under the ice as a factor, remaining relatively warm even in winter, by about 30 Fahrenheit.
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Poles
North Pole
South Pole
Fire Danger Sparks in Barns Over Heat From Hay
Fire danger rises as spontaneous heating in barns and stacks of imperfectly cured hay threatens rural structures. Officials warn vigilance for heat buildup in stored forage and timbers, urging farmers to monitor moisture and ventilation to prevent outbreaks.
Belief Challenged About Blood Thickness in Cold Climates
A statement questions the notion that people in colder climates have thicker blood than those in warmer regions. It addresses the idea with scientific critique and highlights the misleading nature of the belief.
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Aa USA
Uuroth
Noted Frustrations From Old Nights And Victims Of Change
A fragmented reminiscence recalls old nights and the impact on those who suffered under a harsh change. The text hints at victims, struggle, and lingering discomfort tied to past events.
Water as solvent dissolves most substances, study notes
A study notes water as the greatest solvent dissolves many substances it contacts. The excerpt highlights water’s capacity to dissolve diverse materials, emphasizing its role in chemical processes and everyday applications.
Kodak Comparatively New Ed Fac Biblical Pharaohs Voarae
A compact note notes a new edition about biblical Pharaohs Voarae and their relation to the Biblical text. It mentions ten individuals linked to the Old Testament and references the Bins of Pagot as a given context.
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Kodak
Pagot
Custom Is Old One Stueree Racers
A fragmented note suggests an old custom involving a race or racers with a phrase ghive, possibly linked to early service or traditions dating back to the third century. Distinct names or places are unclear due to damaged OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stueree Racers
Eas
Average Working Day? Global Trends and Japan Implications
The fragment notes a global theme of average working days, hinting at worldwide patterns and a possible focus on Japan. It mentions worldwide percentages and potential cross national comparisons, but lacks clear figures, dates, or named entities. Further readable context is needed to produce a precise, fact-based card.
Ford and Mellon See Half Century of Human Progress
New York Jan 10 Two of the world richest men Henry Ford and Andrew Mellon discuss a coming fifty years as a golden age in Cosmopolitan Magazine Ford argues machinery will banish hard work and that tobacco use will fade as smoking becomes obsolete Mellon says he would live the next fifty years in America if given the chance Their writings touch on education and the value of an educated populace and defend industrial progress
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry, Ford
Andrew Mellon
Ford
Hon
Cosmopolitan Inagaine
Mellon
America
Fenterel
HARDSCRABBLE Community Visits and Family News Notes
Local residents report visits and travel between families in Hardscrabble and nearby towns. Mr M Pulver and Dow Sparks families, Virginia Snyder and others were seen at relatives homes, with counts of weekend and weekday gatherings.
Riverside Woman Mrs Thomas Sims Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Thomas Sims a lifelong Riverside resident died Monday at her home after months of ill health. Born January 28 1847 in Riverside she married Thomas L Sims on August 10 1869. Survived by four children William Murphy Conesville Fred Sims Riverside Lois Sims ten grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Also survived by two brothers William Tener Towao City and Marlin Hansen.
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Riverside
Thomas Sims
Tener
Fred
Mary
Youngin) iTener
Thomas L. Sims
William Murphy
Conesville
Lois Sims
Youth Confesses to Murder in Canton Case
Kaltenbaugh a 21 year old Grove City resident confessed to ten police that he killed two youths, John Oser and his wife Hertha, near Newcastle. He waved extradition and was returned to Canton after being held by deputies.
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Canton
Edeward Kaltenbaugh
Grove City
Loy
John
Oser Canal Pulton Dalryman
Hertha
Newcastle
Wight
Retirement of General Booth Declared by Army Heads
Sunbury on Thames reports the extraordinary army meeting in which General Booth is named to retire from active duty. Evangeline Hott led the movement to remove her brother from command, citing his health. The decision rests with the president and a high council delegation.
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Sunbury-On-Thames
Raughinay
Connett
Livation Arms
Jack
Tramwell Booth
Booth
Tilly
Evangeline Hott
United States
Dye
Value of Difficulties Tests and Self Appreciation
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss how difficulties test a person and reveal self value. It notes that failure after failure can hinder recognizing one’s worth and suggests reframing challenges to see personal growth and resilience. No clear person, place, or organization is named.
Riverside community notes and bereavement report
A Riverside column records routine social visits and influenza illness in the area. It notes Mrs. Fred Mass's death and offers condolences, plus short mentions of Vera Craig visiting relatives, Miss Vera Craig spending the weekend with her parents, and local residents cutting wood and attending gatherings during the week.
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Riverside Rt
Cha
Melvin Havel
Joe Hotka
Victor
Leigh Heck
An Thome
Iron
Earnest Salladay
Cart Craig
Fred Mass
Vera Craig
Mes
Carl Crai
Alvah Heek
Chis
Lorack
Chas
John Ri Ime
Riggs
Sale
Arthur Lorack
Wesley Pn
Dorothy Speat
John Soukups
Alva Hook
Washington
Orat
Wave of confusion unsettles Lexington reader letters
A fragmented reader correspondence from Neton and local names shows a muddled community exchange about fans, messages, and unnamed topics. The piece hints at social chatter without clear events or outcomes.
Crawfordsville Migs Neilie and Local Meetings Mixed
Mrs Dayton McNeill attended the Owens home opening and a new baby was seen. the People's Savings Bank annual stockholders meeting elected the old board of officers and directors including Dr N J Lease and J J Crooks with Dr Lease as president and J H Crooks as vice president. dividend declared.
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Crawfordsville
Jan
Dayton McNeill
Mayre
People's Savings Bank
Board of Officnre
Lois Harper
Witting
Youths Admit Plot to Murder Detroit Man Wife Involved
Detroit January 10. Youth confess to a scheme to murder Ralph A. Wood 32, while his wife Grace Wood 46 denies participation in the plot. Police also seek a fourth man, Ambrose Haggerty 21, tied to the attempt. Wood's wife heads a company and had insured him for 109000 with herself and her mother as beneficiaries. Mrs Wood and her mother are held as witnesses. Mrs Wood was ill and later questioned at police HQ.
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Detroit
Fae
Ralph A. Wood
Grace Wood
Wood
McCleery Dar
Weather and personal notices mix from a late report
Fragmentary notes mention snow, good weather, an Ott Patterson disappearance, a Friday start, and a visit by Johnnie lona. References to a baby boy born December 23 and a Farm Bureau meeting in Washington appear among miscellaneous chatter and brief local items.
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Ott Patterson
Luis
Johnnie Lona
Jehulty
Chas
Stone
Dee
Charlie
Alent
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Fexiing
Wes Whelan
Kathryn Flynn
Kathryn Swift
Robert Kepnart
Arthur Ruebeam
Otho Himmel
Teich
Junction
Phone CO
Col
Rockefeller, Jr
KU. Scott
Burlington
Rie
Rramktin Waskoner
Bud
McLain
Sardinia
City of Islands
St. James
Japan
Vision Opportunity
M. Pulver
Delta
Paul Sparks
Ivin Bowen
Frid Wm
Reif
West Chester
Gyuila
Jerette West
Fenton Striegel
Harper
Eounty Webg
Gray House
Wyndham Martyn
Lexington
Wow
Matthess
Neton
Migs Neilie
Manners
Putthé
Wari
Thermer
Higne
Wands Offise
Wyandotte
Amboose Haggerty
Taylor Pieter
William ‘Thompson
Wout Construction
Grace Lend Company
Detist
Airores
Mary €. Smith-Baungartner
Evangelist Jeambey
Edward L. Jeambey
Davenport
Mrs. Jeambey
Mr. Jeambey
Timmins
Wade Gardner
NEV
Hunsaker
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