Mission workers from Alaska educate Esquimes in language and life
Wellston residents note a Grace Hill church talk by Mr and Mrs Sewable on teaching Esquimes cleaner living and English. They sang in Psqnuimo. Local skating on Horse Shoe Lake near Skunk River drew crowds. Various visits and trips occur as residents share news and purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
Fred Sewable
Mission Workers of Alaska
Grace Hill
Sewable
Horse Shoe
Skunk River
Kephart families host visits in Pleasant Hill area
In Pleasant Hill on Sunday Earl and Mrs Earl Kephart with children visited Elmer Kephart in Washington. Edd Chalupa visited George Chalupa in Richmond. Louis Dodds visited T L Dodd. Roy Kephart family joined Roy Randall for the evening. Fred Eisley from Crawfordsville is sawing wood nearby. Mrs Will Saville and daughter and Mrs Don Darbyshire with baby visited Lee Hessel tine. Ladies Aid held a quilting at Charley Kephart's. Mrs Earl Kephart and Mrs Roy Kephart went Thursday to see Mrs Cloyce Benson during the A Logan sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Earl Kephart
Roy Kephart
Elmer Kephart
Washington
Edd Chalupa
George Chalupa
Richmond
Louis Dodds
T. L. Dodd
Roy Kephbart
Roy Randall
Ladies Aid Society
Charley Kephart
Cloyce Benson
Community Notes From Titus Ward Jan 19
The Herman Meyers family suffers mumps while Tom Carris hauls oats to Washington and stores them at the elevator. Franklin Center club held a January social at the Davidson home with a hard times theme and raggedest outfit prize. Community members assist with butchering, ice work, and school absences due to illness. a Lemley funeral drew relatives from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus
Herman Meyers
Jim Combs
Frank Smith
Tom Carris
Washington
Harry Davidson
Franklin Center
Davidson
Harry Kleese
Walter Kleese
Carris
Joe Nebergall
Alvie
Lemley
Brighton
J. A. Lemley
Lloyd Augustine
Geo. Hayes
Will Knox
Farm Bureau
New Haven
Merle Sheetz
Steinbeck Lumberman Recalls Father Death in Missouri
J H Steinbeck received a telegram last Saturday that his father was near death. He reached Minden Missouri the next day at 1:00 PM and found his father alive to recognize his children but died the following day. The deceased was nearly 84 and buried near his hometown. Rubio returned home Wednesday. Local butchering and cooking support are credited to J A Luithly and sons and associates with several helpers attending the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H Steinbeck
Minden
Mindon
Steinbeck
Rubio
J. A. Luithly and Sons
J. B. McCaleb
Dublin
van Gabby
William Snider
W.E. Luithly
Clara Baker
Raymond Steinbeck
L. B. Luithly
Baby
Lyle
Nee
Misa Rosanna Grainer
Dale Leppert
J. A. Luithly
Richland
Skunk
Glenn Singleton
Bertha Turner
L. B. Laithly
L. C. Horning
Nancy White
Brighton
Valentine Fleig
Alfred Steinbeck
H. A. Luithig
Mr. Pringle
Local Notes From The Rural Community Page
A collage of village happenings lists Wal ter Nordvh selling a carload lot at 7 50 per cwt and Jode Wekineen with Jo Augustine preparing wood. Revival host Nev Burkham and his daughters perform in Rubio. Prizes given for costumes and dancing. Residents travel to Richland and Brighton. Snow falls with plans for coasting on the big hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watler
Jode Wekineen
Jo Augustine
Local club notes and social rounds in Keota
Keota society pages recount a Methodist Home Missionary meeting with a program on The Americanization of the Foreigners They Come Bringing Gifts and a cookie box for Knoxville hospital patients Camp Fire Girls aided by twenty dozen cookies Chapter CM P BE O reviews Main Street and hints at A R Miller lecture The anniversary bash for W S Gregory and Stella Watkine is noted plus gatherings of Faithful and Willing Workers from Christian Sunday schools and Forum talks on Argentina with plans for a January 26 meeting and salesmanship paper. local visits and a Florida trip are also mentioned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota Keota
Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Rey Menefee
Homer Dayton
Mrs. Dayton
P. BE. O
Grace Lacey
Josephine Helscher
Gertrude Brown
Naomi Stewart
Clara Henry
Flo Clemons
A. R. Miller
Main Street
Chapter CM
Bess Crone
Gregory
Stella Watkine
Edison
James Adams
William Fountain
Ira Smith
Frank
Kate Glover
The
Christian Sunday School
J. W. Stewart
Miles Green
Stewart
Clara Eckerman
Clara’ McNurlen
Bess Woolsey
Edna Antes
Roy Schreckengast
Fern Stephen
Laura Teets
Grace Dayton
Leona Palmer
Verdi Gilleis
Mise Minnie Teets
Forum
W. C. Moser
Argentina
Charles Smock
Republic
C. F. Hoffman
A. C. McNarlen
J. Walter Helscher
N. G. McNarlen
Florida
Sunshine
Fort Pierce
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Lucy Morgan
Richland
Sigourney
Wendel Baker
High school declamatory contest set for January 26
The event will feature nine contestants with five in dramatic and four in humorous classes. Participants include Leila Carris Thelma Kirkpatrick Leonard Abraham Dorothy White Pauline Tandolph Mildred Oche Marjorie McCrabb Vera Buck Ruth Jones. A note mentions a brother of Mrs A Kuhn of Washington and a prior medical condition involving a bladder operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thutecay
Leila Carris
Thelma Kirkpatrick
Leonard Abraham
Dorothy White
Pauline Tandolph
Mildred O¢he
Marjorie McCrabb
Vera Buck
Ruth Jones
Edgar Family Attends Morning Sun Funeral
Jan 20 Crawfordsville notes report the funeral of Samuel Edgar attended by his brother W. J. Edgar and family. Visitors include Mr. Bakers of Columbus Junction and W. J. Edgar in Washington. Mrs. C A Sprague returns from a week with C R Gallagher in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
W. J. Edgar
Samuel Edgar
Mr. Baker
Columbus Junction
Washington
C. A. Sprague Cate
C. R. Gallagher
Borrowed smiles and a bridge expert misfit
A National Tribune item notes a coed crowd disappointed in an afternoon event. The highlight confusion centers on a guest described as a bridge expert who proved to be a renowned engineer rather than the anticipated figure.
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National Tribune
dialog about choosing a medical specialty
A brief exchange contrasts ambitions and aptitudes as Bill suggests a bone surgery focus while Will imagines medical specialization. The dialogue hints at career choices and confidence in related talents.
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Will
Bill
Crusts Shared At Breakfast In Epworth Herald
Johnny finishes the crusts on his toast at breakfast. His father notes he used to eat crusts too and offers the crusts to Johnny, who accepts with cheer. The Epworth Herald Chicago reports the brief domestic vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Dreakfast
Epworth Herald
Chicago
Cat’s clock set by a Brookline woman’s cat
A Brookline woman asked the time by phone and learned it was 10 a m. She claimed her clock showed 245, noting her cat washes its face every morning at 10. She now plans to regulate her time by the cat’s routine, per the Boston Transcript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
Boston Transcript
Cities and Solitude Poem Reflections on urban vastness
The poet in utter solitude recalls spontaneous thoughts and notes that cities vast may share the meaning he found. Emerson is referenced as a touchstone for this contemplation of urban life and inner perception.
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Emerson
Bookkeeper Inherits Fortune After Uncle’s Death
After the death of an uncle I inherited $56,000 and quit my job to enjoy life. A severe stomach illness struck again and again, but Mayr's Wonderful Remedy relieved symptoms quickly. The ad touts the product as harmless and claims it cleanses the intestinal tract, with a money back guarantee. Lemmon's Pharmacy and leading druggists advertise it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Pershing Seeks to Retain Camp Dodge in Des Moines
General Pershing told the House military committee that Camp Dodge should remain a military camp. He urged retaining nine main training centers and designating Camp Dodge as a supplementary mobilization and training site for the Seventh corps area with about 15 000 soldiers visiting annually for summer drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
John J. Pershing
Pershing
House Military Committee
Washington
War Department
Seventh Corps
Pershurg
Camp Devens
Mass
Dix
New Jersey
Meade
Maryland
McClelland
Alabama
Knox
Kentucky
Custer
Michigan
Fort Riley
Kansas
Travis
Texas
Lewis
Upton
New York
Lee
Virginia
Jackson
South Carolina
Sherman
Ohio
Grant
Illinois
Pike
Arkansas
General Pershing
National Guard
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Reserve Corps
Closing Out and Animal Sales Schedule Across Iowa Locations
A long list of farm and livestock sales dates spanning January February and early March. Names include Daryl Mathers A J Nicholson J C Tarkington Ernest Carlson Mike Trier Chax Shafer Alliman wWros A J Fuller R F Johnson Roy Busby K J Paul James Helmick Son Hunter Mrs Bessie McCoy D F Smith Robt D Sheetz Orris Bros Orris James Prebyl Glenn G Hayes John Krebs Earl Edmondson T A West W E Acheson J M Brockway Co with multiple locations near Washington Columbus Junction Riverside West Chester Ainsworth Crawfordsville and Brighton selling Duroc Poland China Hampshire and Chester White hog sows and Jersey sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Trier
Keota
Duroe
Chax
Shafer
Washington
Alliman
K. J. Paul
Poland
James Helmick & Son
Columbus Junction
Chester White
Daering
Scranton
Brighton
L. EB. Larson
W. D. Booth
Duroe Broadlow
Orris Bros
Orria
R. F. Smiley
Duroe Jersey
James Prebyl
Glenn G. Hayes
Hampshire
John Krebs
Riverside
Earl Edmondson
Street Vendor on London Smiles and Curses City Life
A viewspaper seller at Charing Cross complains that Londoners never smile and glare at him for selling papers. He recalls a customer who smiled twice daily but is now said to be in a lunatic asylum.
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Charing Cro
London
Abyssinia Slavery Allegations Reach London Press
London dated report cites Westminister Gazette correspondents claiming Abyssinia is the last home of open slavery with more slaves than free men in Addis Ababa. They allege slaves in the British legation, including British subjects, and say owners can reclaim escaped slaves from the compound. The piece notes arms imports from America and labels the country anarchic amid corruption.
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London
Abyssinia
Addis Abeba
Legation
West Minister Gazette
France
Great Britaan
Italy
America
Hog Sale Dates and Sellers in Columbus Junction Iowa
A live stock sale schedule lists events on February 21 and 22 at Columbus Junction Iowa. Harry Dodson of Lone Tree closes out a sale. Helmick and Son J B Cornice and Evergreen Farms are also listed. A February 24 sale by Mrs Bessie McCoy Administratrix at the Columbus Junction Pavilion features registered Percheron horses.
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Harry Dodson
Lone Tree
Helmick & Son
J. B. Cornice
Evergreen Farms
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Bessie McCoy
Columbus Junction Pavilion
Government Begins in Citizens and Homes
A reflection on government as a daily force rooted in every household and individual, not confined to grand buildings. It argues that governance starts with citizens and grows from the ground up, remaining limited by its source.
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Arthur Wiley
Mable Louise
Dora Virginia
Geo. Hell
Jim McNease
Cc. EF. Griffith
Gromback
Ottumwa
C. BE. Griffith
W. H. Brinning
Ira Mikach
Kansas City
Cc. H. Brinning
Andy
Valley
Ritituus
Ellis Rudolph
An Eldon
Ollie
Collins
Nev. Burkham
Raymond Trier
Abe Bennett
Iowa City
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
A. Kuhn
Wachington
Pathfinder
Jersey
McCormick
H. P
C. R. Shaffer
DR. FL Macon
RE. Dougherty
Whitaker
Towa
Cantonment
Daryl Mathers
Haskins
Thompson & Lang
A. J. Nicholson
J. C. Tarkington
Columbus
T. A. West
West Chester
W. E. Acheson
Ainsworth
J. M. Brockway and Co
Duroc Sale
J. C
Lowa
Fred Devore
Royal Pathfinder
Royalpath
Cherry Sensation
Orion Sensation
Ernest Carlson
East End
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