Washington craftsman Perry Woods reflects on life and invention
Perry Woods, near 80, has spent 57 years in Washington, Iowa, turning from carpentry to metalwork. He built a small machine shop on East Second Street, designed poultry waterers during WWI, and now works on a farmer friendly gadget aimed for a summer test with plans for manufacture. His son assisted in previous ventures selling his own designed waterers and feeders.
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Perry C. Woods
East Second Street
Woods
Washington
Canton
Iowa
Illinois
Hedrick
Mrs. Woods
Frank Edworthy
Will Wylie
East Main Street
Mr. Wylie
Wylie
Mr. Woods
Beamer
Albert Orcutt
Certa-Vin promoted to boost blood and energy
An advertisement touts CERTA-VIN a new hematonic formula enriched with iron and Vitamin B to raise red blood cell counts. It claims quicker digestion, less gas, and energy gains within 3 to 4 days, offered at Pioneer Drug Store in $0.05 daily terms.
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Pioneer Drug Store
Washington
Ford
America
Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted East Side Square
C S Lemmon John Lemmon offer eye examinations and glasses fitting at East Side Square. Contact by phone for appointments and service details.
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C. S. Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
East Side Square
P. C. Woods A Life of Invention In Washington County Shop
Ralph worked with P. C. Woods who has long served Washington County with mechanical craft. Several thousand Woods pieces sold locally as he collaborated with inventors like Floyd Ellis on small devices and a disc sharpening upgrade that improved everyday use. Mild in manner, Woods avoids leadership roles yet has greatly influenced the community through practical, steady invention.
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Ralph
Washington County
Wood
Mr. Woods
Floyd Ellis
Woods
P. C. Woods
Washington
Montgomery doctor performs first successful human heart surgery
Dr. L. L. Hill of Montgomery Alabama conducted the first success ful operation on a human heart, marking a historic medical milestone. The report notes the pioneering procedure and its implications for cardiac surgery.
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L. L. Hill
Montgomery Ala
Bob Hope Stars In The Great Lover At State Theatre
Bob Hope headlines Paramount comedy The Great Lover at the State Theatre. He plays Freddie Hunter leading the Royal Foresters aboard an ocean liner with Rhonda Fleming as a dazzling Duchess amid wild intrigue. New songs Lucky Us and A Thousand Violins mark the score by Jay Livingston.
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State Theatre
Bob Hope
Paramount
Bob
Rhonda Fleming
Hope
Freddie Hunter
Bay Foresters
France
Roland Culver
Debonaire
Roland Young
Roy Foresters
Freddie
Rhonda
Miss Fleming
Jay Livingston
New Hearing Device Free from Ear Receiver Button
Deafened readers hail a new Phantomold device from Beltone that provides clear hearing without wearing a receiver button in the ear. It promises freedom from visible signs of deafness and offers home testing with a free brochure from Beltone, Dept. 40, 1450 W. 19th St., Chicago Ill.
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Chicago
Beltone
Dept
19Th St
Double Life of Hall and Langford Draws Veterans Aid
Jon Hall and Frances Langford, top entertainers and real life couple, pursue fame beyond acting while aiding veterans. They star with Dick Foran in Lippert Productions Deputy Marshal now at the Fox Theatre, combining film work with charity efforts.
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Jon Hall
Frances Langford
Mrs
Dick Foran
Lippert
Fox Theatre
Notable Authors Highlighted for Classic Titles
Ray Evans and other writers are named for works including But tons and Bows and Golden Earrings. The piece promotes entertainment with the notable title The Great Lover referenced as a standout.
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Ray Evans
Feud Ends as California Native Marries Florida Born Spouse
A long running feud has ended with a surprising marriage. Jon, a California native, and Frances, born in Florida, celebrate 11 years of flourishing union despite past tensions. Their reconciliation mirrors legends of feuds like Hatfield and McCoy.
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Nally
Jon
California
Frances
Florida
Twain
Mr. Kipling
Threading Tip for Spool Cleanliness
A simple method keeps thread tidy by placing a strip of cellophane tape over the spool to prevent unwinding. The tape peels off easily and can be reused until the spool runs dry.
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Bruce Cowden
Rock Island Arsenal
Washington Concrete Co
North 12Th St. and
Rock Island
Mswow
Southern Utilities
Louis J. Kehoe
Jeffrey
Theo. B. Bailey
Leet
Morrison & Morrison Attorneys
E. D. Morrison
E. D Morrison Jr
Morrison Bldg
S. W. Livingston
Robert Day
George J. Morrison
G. Gifford Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
Paul V. Shearer
McCreedy
Wendell L. Shaffer
Hotel Washington
Optometrists
Esah Etter
Osteopathic
F. G. Livesay
D. C
Iowa Ave
Cad
Coca Cola Company
Burlington
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
The
Coca-Cola Company
Bob Hope Thelartous AS
the Great Lover
House OF Flowers
H. B. Sykes
U.S.A
Washington Hotel
State ST
H.P. V
Mace Motor Company
Iowa Avenue
Washington, Iowa
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