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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1921
Page
8
Her Sad Farewell
A dignified man, known briefly by T, visited Sty geod-by as he prepared for a long trip. Upon ushering him into the parlor, the narrator discovers that their young brother had hung crepe on all the furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sty
Geod-By
Chicago Tribune
Local notices and business ads fill day in Ottumwa
A string of local social and business items from Ottumwa covers visitors and residents. Mrs Roscoe Anderson returns from West Chester while Mr J A Porter heads to Morning Sun on business. Mrs Ella Proudfit and grandson Donald plan an indefinite Des Moines visit. Various ads promote Rheuma tonic Lemmon’s Drugs and Beilhart’s tires along with farm goods and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Proudfit
Donald
Des Moines
Merle Proudfit
Roscoe Anderson
West Chester
A. P. Peterson
Redistricting Proposal Would Move Washington to Sixth District
The Ramsey plan for Iowa redraws boundaries reducing to ten districts. Washington County would join Marshall Tama Jasper and Mahaska in the sixth district totaling 243 908 people. Des Moines Henry Lee and Van Buren would form the first district with 239 167 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Keokuk
Wapello
Mahaska
Iowa
J. M. Ramsey
Butler County
Ramsey
Washington
Marshall
Tama
Jasper
Poweshiek
Monroe
Davis
Lott
Muscatine
Louisa
Jefferson
Des Moines
Henry Lee
van Buren
James W. Good
London Town Names and Their Curious Origins
London and Greenwich nicknames carry legends of ancient cities the City of the Moon and the City of the Sun. Tradition links St Pauls to a temple of Diana while Lud’s Town lore ties to a legendary king as origins for London and its districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
St. Paul's
Greenwich
Lud
Britain
No clematis is like another clematis in growth
A prose note from the Christian Science Monitor describes clematis varieties climbing differently in various settings. It notes distinct flavors of growth, tender leaves and curling leaf stalks that grip supports, and praises climbing plants as versatile and refined companions for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemmis
Christian Science Monitor
Secret societies in China and their curious names
The text describes secretive Chinese groups counted by score and numbered in the millions. It cites peculiar society names such as The White Lites The Red Door and The One Piece Incense reflecting rumored widespread clandestine networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Mary Magdalene Name Origin and Misconceptions
The article discusses Mary Magdalene possibly deriving her name from Magdala and notes scholars’ varied theories. It highlights the Gospel description of her as the woman Jesus cured of seven devils and cautions against linking her to a morally condemned figure without scriptural basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Magdalene
Magdala
Mary
Magdalene
Jesus Christ
Grain Elevators Come Under Fire at Probe
Officials press probe into grain elevator operations amid complaints of safety lapses. Investigators from the agency conduct site visits as farmers and freight handlers provide testimony on handling practices and potential risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogrs
Probe
Toronto Mail
Eupire
Head Growth Across a Man’s Lifespan
A historical note explains that a man's head, especially if he is thoughtful, tends to increase in size until about forty or fifty years of age. The observation presents a general belief about human growth and cranial development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon’s Drug Store
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