Brookhart Home For The Weekend
Senator J L Brookhart of Washington and Henry counties discusses state legislative actions at the capitol. He notes conservatism may hinder growth and anticipates a removal of the highway commission, plus a plan for permanent automobile license plates with year and county markers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Brookhart
Washington
Henry
Des Moines
State House
Senate
House
Kendall
Assembly
Brookhart
State Highway Commission
Mise Elwood
Advertising Club Meeting Announces 6 20 Evening Date
A regular meeting of the Advertising club is set for tomorrow evening at 6 20 with supper at Dearis. Members are asked to bring Want-ads to suggest club activities for the coming year.
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Advertising Club
Dearis
Ad Club
Qualities That Appesl Quote by James Martineau
Quote lines express the belief that the universe allows no room for contempt or pride. A gentle reverent heart is required, as stated by James Martineau, reflecting a moral philosophy on character and humility.
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James Martineau
Civil War Veteran M D Scott Dies at 96 in Washington
Macon McDowell Scott a noted Civil War veteran died at 7 40 PM yesterday at his East Second street home in Washington He enlisted in 1861 served three years along the Potomac and returned to Washington in 1864 He married Naomi Hopkins in 1865 and is survived by his widow and daughter Anna Scott Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery Funeral services Tuesday at three PM at the home with no flowers requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon McDowell Scott
Washington
East Second Street
Scott
Woodlawn
Mr. Scott
New York City
Ellison C. Scott
Eliza J. McDowell Scott
Newburgh
N. Y
Mason Scott
Fifty-sixth
New York Infantry
George Washington
Potomac River
Naomi Hopkins
J. G. White Post
Post
Notice to debtors regarding payments to E A Wallace
Debtors who owe money to E A Wallace the McNess man should remit payments to Mr Wallace at 727 E Jefferson St or to the Washington National Bank.
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E. A. Wallace
McNess
Mr. Wallace
E. Jefferson St
Washington National Bank
Millers Celebrate Sixtieth Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Miller marked their 60th wedding anniversary with relatives including Mr. and Mrs. George McDaniel and Mrs. Charles Beng and families at Fairfield. The couple, pioneer Jefferson county residents, were joined by most children though two sons were absent. Mr. Miller is 79 and Mrs. Miller 78.
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George McDaniel
Charles Beng
Fairfield
Washington
Miller
Mrs. Miller
Mrs. Mary Bennett Dies at Son's Home in Washington
Mrs. Mary Bennett 78 died Saturday at her son Howard Bennett's home in Washington. Born in Tennessee as Moore, she came to Crawfordsville at age one and was the last of her father's family. The body was transported by motor to Crawfordsville for funeral services and interment.
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Howard Bennett
Sikeston
Washington
Mary Bennett
Howard Crozier
Mra
Bennett
Tennessee
Crawfordsville
Moore
Grain of Corn Removed After 32 Years Ear Warps Relief
WA Santell of 602 East Madison street underwent an operation Saturday to remove a grain of corn from his ear. The foreign body had been there since childhood and caused hip pain and deteriorating hearing. the grain was white when removed and blackened on exposure to air.
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Santell
East
Madison Street
County Treasurer Office Receives Auto Owner Numbers
Notice indicates automobile numbers are now issued at the county treasurer office. Motorists must obtain numbers and display them on their vehicles. Signed by Ed Bovee, dated May.
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Bovee
Injury Always Catare
In a Bern doctor warns skull injuries can seem minor for years yet later trigger fatal meningitis or brain abscess, stressing the need for long term vigilance after head trauma.
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B. Weise
Bernin
Ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria Costs a Million
The Pharos of Alexandria, famed as a wonder and lighthouse prototype, cost Ptolemy Philadelphus one million dollars to build. Its exact site remains a matter of conjecture after 16 centuries of operation.
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Pharos
Alexandria
Ptolemy Philadelphus
Child Saving Fund Appeals for Relief of Central European Children
The article urges donations to the Child Saving Fund to aid three and a half million starving children in Central Europe. It notes Iowa’s share, over $1,000,000, Washington county’s over $9,000, and a national goal of $23,000,000. Endorsed by major relief groups, gifts go to Frank R. Sage or the Journal with no expense withheld.
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Washington
Europe
Iowa
Washington County
Red Cross
Knights of Columbus
Quakers
Frank R. Sage
Journal
Clem Escher Buys the Gong Restaurant
Clem Escher a young Davenport experienced in the restaurant trade has purchased the Gong cafe on North Iowa avenue and taken possession He plans a thorough overhaul to decorate walls and ceiling and to run a clearly clean sanitary dining spot Ace Old and Dick Willis who bought the Gong months ago have built a large trade and excellent patron satisfaction Their future plans are not yet announced
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Clem Escher
Davenport
Iowa Avenue
Escher
Ace Old
Dick Willis
Carl Burris
Treasure Trove of Early English Tapes Found in Gloucestershire
Rare tapes from the Sheldon Looms dated in the 1500s uncovered in a Gloucestershire bedroom by a butler. Valued between 250000 and 500000 dollars, these pieces are described as the most important from the Sheldon Looms to come to market. The famed Victoria and Albert Museum houses the best known panels with figures and verdure.
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Gloucestershire
England
Sheldon
William Sheldon
Victoria and Albert Museum
Formal Salutations Then and Now Among Hazlitt Friends
The passage notes how William Hazlitt greeted all with Sir like Doctor Johnson. It cites Mr C H A Reynell’s sons receiving similarly formal salutations, a practice seen as quaint yet common in his era, as described by R H Stoddard.
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Doctor Johnson
Mr. Hazlitt
C. HA. Reynell
R. H. Stoddard
Seventeen year old uncovers track circuit in seance
A boy at a "spit trapping" seance notices the table on two brass rails across the stage and suspects electricity. He places insulated wire across the rails, the rap stops, an early form of track circuiting. Years later this idea inspires him to invert automatic signaling.
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Sion OF
Legislature
TLE
Greater Iown Association
Senate Agriculture Committee
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
State Bank
M.D. Scott
Millers
Son
Preely
Varree
Hebner
Bessie Busby
ICMP
Gong
Treasure
Hoover
Hoover Suction Sweeper Co
Iowa Gas & Electric Company
Evening Journal
M&in
7Th Avenue
6Th St
H. B. Duke
Inquiry At Journal
F. P. Randall
City
R. E. Thornton
Call Brans Seed Co
Timothy Hay
Daniel Gans
Rubio
B. Thomas Farm
B. A. Selby
Clarence Brown
J. M. Speidel
Elmer Carmichael
W. D. Booth
STRAW
J. F
G. M. Stewart
Plymouth Rock
Earle Libe
Rex Stumpf
Wellman Mutual
A. J. Faerber
Kahl
Gladwin
Woody Dawson
Win Smouse
Harvey Hoyle
A. W
Ford Truck
Clarence Work
Emerson
Waterloo Bay
Falk Motor Co
W. M. Darbyshire
Palmer
Creamery
Reister & Sons
Germany
Scotland
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