Local shoppers and visitors in Washington today
Milo Bloomer and John Swenson of Burlington, Myrtle Helwick of Brighton, Bar R Woods and J Wolfe of Ainsworth, Julius Wulf and son of Haskins plus Elmer, joined others on business in Washington. Also noted are fresh eggs at 15c a dozen and ice skates from Nicola & Harmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Bloomer
John Swenson
Burlington
Washington
Myrtle Helwick
Brighton
Nestor Johnson
Spaulding
Nicola & Harmon
EF. L. Rouse
Muscatine
D. M. Bridges
al Roe and Son
Bar
Bar! R. Woods
J. Wolfe
Ainsworth
Julius Wulf
Elmer
Haskins
Hospital Discharges and Surgeries Reported
Dr. A C Peterson was dismissed yesterday afternoon. Mrs Jerry Simmering of Washington, Mrs Granville Humble of Washington, and Mrs Lee Sanders of Keota underwent appendectomies this morning. Mrs M C Carstensen was admitted for treatment last evening.
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A. C. Peterson
Jerry Simmering
Washington
Granville Humble
Lee Sanders
Keota
M. C. Carstensen
Thank You Note From Edna Daniels
Mrs Edna Daniels expresses sincere thanks to friends for kindness during illness and over the years to her husband James Danut.
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James Danut
Edna Daniels
Mr Pleasant Plays Here Tonight Expect Demons Win
Washington high school Demons host Mt Pleasant hoping to end a scoring drought after a strong Keokuk showing. Key matchup centers on Mt Pleasant star Jack Daniels as Kimberlin fields a lineup with Stewart at center and White Custer at forwards. First and second teams scheduled with tip-off near eight.
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Washington High School
Keokuk
Mt. Pleasant
Jack Daniels
Kenneth Kimberlin
Stewart
Snyder
White
Custer
Trotman
Mhatley
Lewis
Macon
Adrian
Iowa Coach Seeks Patent for New Starting Block
George Bresnahan University of Iowa track coach has applied for a patent on a revised starting block for sprint and hurdle events. The block, updated from one he made in 1927, will be marketed within a year and is sanctioned by the A A U and used as standard equipment in schools.
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Iowa City
Iowa
George Bresnahan
University of Iowa
Bressmhan
Farr Braddock Rematch Planned In New York Or London
Promoter Mike Jacobs says a Farr Braddock rematch will occur within months, likely in Madison Square Garden or Wembley. Joe Gould counters by pursuing Braddock’s best earnings, signaling a bid to pit promoters Elvin and Jacobs against each other with an asking price of $50,000.
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New York
Tommy Farr
James J. Braddock
Wembley Stadium
London
Mike Jacobs
Cable
Arthur Elvin
Wembley
Farr
Braddock
America
Madison Square Garden
Jacobs
Joe Gould
Mr. Jacobs
Gould
Elvin
Iowa stadium bond interest paid despite fall losses
University of Iowa football operations showed a fall deficit yet yielded a $24,000 interest payment on $4.895 million in stadium bonds. Bondholders received checks. 5 percent yield cited as satisfactory. Alumni praise football spirit amid improving fan engagement. Field house bonds were retired with principal and interest payments totaling $241,100 deposited at Iowa-Des Moines Bank.
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Des Moines
Iowa Daily Press
Univer Sity
Iowa
Victor H. Pulis
Pulis
Pulig
Iowa-Des Moines Bank
Hurdle Stands Firm Against Flying Feet Test
A steel hurdle described as unable to tip when struck by hurdler feet demonstrates a stable design for track events. It remains upright despite repeated impact, indicating durability for practice and competition use.
Iowa Hawkeyes Plan Southern Baseball Training Trip
University of Iowa baseball team heads south for spring training with seven or eight games tentatively set in Louisiana and Missouri between April 8 and 19. Coach Otto Vogel named Louisiana Tech Centenary Washington University and St Louis University as possible opponents, with indoor workouts starting January 31 and full squad reporting February 7. Conference games are scheduled with Northwestern Minnesota Wisconsin Chicago and Ohio State plus Notre Dame, with the Gophers to be met four times and others twice.
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Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa
Otto Vogel
Louisiana
Missouri
Louisiana Tech
Centenary
Washington University
St. Louis University
Vogel
Hawkeyes
Northwestern
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Chicago
Ohio State
Notre Dame
Gophers
Maid-Rites Edge Williamsburg 46 to 32 in Local clash
Franny Mangold and Don McClure led the Maid-Rites with 19 and 16 points as Washington beat Williamsburg 46 to 32 on the Y court. The Maid-Rites pulled away early, leading 15 to 0 at halftime and maintaining the lead throughout.
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Franny Mangold
Don McClure
Washington Maid
Rites
Williamsburg
Washington
Marshall
Little
Driscoll
Maid-Rites
Mangold
Palmer
Ahrens
McClure
Dougal E One
Louberta
Rowbere
Shellady
Mahar
Donald & Sen
St Ambrose and Luther Lead Iowa Conference Standings
St Ambrose Bees sit atop the Iowa conference with three straight wins while Luther, the defending champion, remains idle. The 13 team league sees Dubuque slipping with six straight losses and Wartburg rising with notable upsets as standings shift this week.
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Des Moines
Iowa
St. Ambrose
Luther
St. Ambrose Bees
Iowa Wesleyan
Buena Vista
Wartburg
Upper Iowa
Dubuque
Central
Penn
Columbia
Simpson
Iowa Wesleyan Tigers
Parsons
Ainsworth Tigers Rally to Beat Cotter 35 24
Ainsworth Tigers overcome a 12 9 halftime deficit to defeat Cotter 35 24 as Lord pours in 16 in the second half. Dea led the first half scoring fire while Cline remains ill and McGinnis fills in. The reserve Tigers also defeated Cotter Midgets 23 17 with Sharpe scoring 15 points.
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Ainsworth
Ainsworth Tigers
Cotter
Tigers
Dea
Lord
Cline
Bill McGinnis
Ainsworth Seconds
Sharpe
Civilian clothes mufti nickname for legal experts
The term mufti refers to an Islamic law expert who gives judge requested opinions. British Indian Army soldiers nicknamed civilian clothes mufti because their loose attire contrasted with stiff uniforms.
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India
Local Residents Return from Centerville Visits and Business Change
Mrs. John Caldwell returned home Sunday from Centerville after a three week stay with her mother Mrs. W C Van Ness and relatives in Washington with Mayors Marner and Ernie Kloppfer from Kalona visiting. Gerald M Troward bought the Nelson Tardware company in Algona and will take over soon. Mr and Mrs Howard and Mr and Mrs Keith Williams welcomed a son last Thursday. Tola Dittmer left Parsons College Fairfield to take semester exams and may return Thursday. Mrs Dittmer is recovering slowly.
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John Caldwell
Centerville
W. C. van Ness
Gerald M. Troward
Nelson
Algona
Howard
Keith Williams
Dwight Williams
Tola Dittmer
Chris Dittmer
Parsons College
Fairfield
Dittmer
Emily Post defends humanity at public dinner
Emily Post bursts the image of tin foil etiquette as she explains that even the first lady of etiquette can be human. She notes the public dinner moment when she leaned on the table and references social expectations about proprieties.
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International
New York
Emily Post
Young Men Now in U S Army Are at Ft Riley Kansas
Jan note from Columbus Junction reports S Ward Aldershot and Jesse George recently joined the U S army and are stationed at Fort Riley Kansas. Also mentions visits and travel among local residents including Mrs Harold Toop and others, with several family updates and relocations.
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U.S. Army
Ft. Riley, Kansas
Columbus Junction
Ward Aldershot
Jesse George
U S. Army
Ft Riley
Kas
Harold Toop
Des Moines
Anna Paxton
Toon
Los Angeles
J. J. Jenkins
Jerald Smith
Caroline
Ehrhardt
Chicago
Bessie Bates
Louisa
Davison Family Visit Noted in Bloomington
From a visit with her daughter Mrs. J. M. Davison of Bloomington, a brief family interaction was recorded. The report highlights a domestic, friendly meeting continuing illustrative social ties.
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J. M. Davison
Bloomington
Hester Mincer to Be Contestant in Next Spelling Meet
Highland Miss Mincer wins first in her division at the county spelling contest and will compete in the upcoming county meet. Oak Grove pupil Norma Geetz takes first in the advanced division. road conditions affected schooling as Hester and Leona Anne Mincer were absent.
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Hester Mincer
Zast Highland
Miss McMath
Oak Grove
Richard Swailes
Ella Weber
Marjorie Coon
Duane Wieland
Leona Anne Mincer
Heater Mincer
Highland Center
Hester
Norma Geetz
Union Dale
Richard Skola
James Decker
Ralph Wieland
Leona Anne Mineer
Norval Flynn
Donald Rath
Leonard Moberly
Joseph Mineer
Rose Podaris
Snowy river accident hits Snoot Gluckins
Taxpayers bear the burden as politicians push plans despite public cost. Snoot Gluckins' winter bathin' after an ice slip on Snake Creek ended in a mishap, leaving him down and out.
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Snake Crich
History of Cupboards Evolution in Dining Rooms
A concise history traces cupboards from simple bottle holders for drinking cups to include drawers and shelves. The changes reflect gradual adaptations to improve serving ease in dining rooms.
Crude Oil Mixtures Described by Varied Characteristics
A Collier's Weekly note explains crude oil arises in diverse blends. It may smell sweet or foul, range in viscosity from waterlike to thick molasses and vary in color from light whisky to dark tar, illustrating wide product differences.
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Collier's Weekly
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