More Divorces and Fewer Weddings in Local Records
The year ending June 30 shows 125 marriage licenses issued by J D Glasgow district clerk, down from 148 last year. Divorces rose to 19, up five from the prior year, a ratio of one per six marriages. Hunting licenses totaled 1 056 for the year, with 49 issued this month to A J Steinbeck of Rubio, and the next batch not expected until September. A marriage license went yesterday to Karl John Robinson and Amy Blanch Robinson of Leges Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Glasgow
A. J. Steinbeck
Rubio
Karl John Robinson
Amy Blanch Robinson
Leges, Okla
Basket Dinner At West Chester Sunday
West Chester hosts an all day church lawn service with a Fairfield business men's gospel quartet and orchestra. Cafeteria style dinner in the church basement features chicken meat loaf potato salad baked beans and pies. Attendees urged to bring lunch for guests and own utensils as local ladies provide bread coffee or tea.
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Baoel
Chautauqua Board Meeting Notice
Notice to all Chautauqua board members to attend Thursday evening in the Commercial Club rooms. A full attendance is requested for final arrangements of this year’s sections. W. W. Bowers presides and urges members to be on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Board
Commercial Club
Chautauqua
W. W. Bowers
Dr John Shuman Heads to Beirut Syria as Medical Professor
Ralph Sharida received a telegram from his brother Dr John Shuman of Sioux City saying he and his family will sail September 13 from New York to Beirut where the doctor will become professor of internal medicine at the American University there. The appointment runs for three years and marks high recognition of his abilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Sharida
John Shuman
Sioux City
W C T U Meeting Notices Close of Year
The next regular W C T U meeting is Thursday at 2 30 PM at Mrs Robert Cherry s home on N Iowa Ave. The devotional text God s Word our only Guide Ps 119 105. Dues are overdue for 3 or 4 members. Leader is Mrs Stryker. Please attend a full meeting as the year ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cherry
N. Iowa Ave
God's Word
Stryker
Notice of Receiver's Sale for Glen Ro Chambers Merchants
The unpaid book accounts and notes of Glen Ro Chambers for merchandise sold by Chambers Clothes Shop will be sold at public auction to the highest cash bidder on Saturday July 22 1922 at 2 o'clock PM at the law office of Livingston & Eicher Washington Iowa A Dodge Roadster will also be sold at the same time and place Interested parties should call in person for the list of accounts and further information Washington Iowa July 11 1922 E C Bicher Receiver
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Ro Chambers
Chambers
Law Office
Livingston & Eicher
Washington
Iowa
Dodge Roadster
E. C. Bicher
Prayerful verse song lyric praising rain and blessing
A fragmentary poem praises rain as a benefactor over fields and alleys. The speaker blesses the giver and seeks guidance by thy word, expressing gratitude and communal joy.
Motorcycle payment mix up resolved at sheriff's office
A Journal reference to a young man and a motorcycle is clarified. the machine was not stolen. The issue arose from a stopped payment on a check for the motorcycle and was settled out of court to everyone's satisfaction.
Rock Island Train Wrecked in Kansas
The Golden State limited westbound Rock Island passenger train left the Rock Island bridge over the Kansas river in Topeka Kansas injuring fireman Willis Sage of Kansas City. An investigation found a bolt at the switch may have caused the derailment though it could have originated from the wrecked engine.
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Rock Island
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Golden State Limited
Rock Island Bridge
Kansas River
Willis Sage
Kansas City
Eldridge Returns to Lead Bruns Seed Co. Unit
A. M. Eldridge is elected secretary treasurer of Bruns Seed Co and moves to Washington to head the local plant and mail order department. He brings 15 years of seed mail order experience and will help grow the business across Washington Fairfield Davenport and Sigourney with four stores and a local payroll impact. Directors and officers are named and Eldridge plans housing and immediate relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Eldridge
Washington
Bruns Seed Co
Eldridge
Sshenandoah
Henry Field Seed Co
Iowa Seed Dealers Association
Bruns Boys
Fairfield
Davenport
Sigourney
Bruns Company
A. L. Bruns
C. J
Bruns
Anecdote From Biography of German Spy at Health Resort
In a new biography volume an amusing tale centers on a German spy famed for a health resort and Dr Schott. At an English church service the parson urged the congregation to forget the Great Physician, provoking Sebott to rise and bow in acknowledgment, much to the parishioners’ amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Schott
Sebott
And He Often Succeeds Humorist Fear of Self Ridicule
A fragment notes that many humorists fear becoming ridiculous though some still succeed, reflecting on the tension between wit and self mockery.
Weather and road reports ease a poultry shipments pause
Farmers note rain is needed for crops and will delay loads. They plan to run full force later, sending a truck despite steady business and no price changes for Wednesday.
Smiths Father Dies Near Montrose in Stroke
George Smith father of Harry D. Smith of this city died yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock at the home of son Robert Smith near Montrose Town. Death resulted from a stroke suffered last Friday. Survived by two sons Harry and Robert and a widow. The family home was at Fort Madison. Funeral arrangements not completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
Harry D. Smith
Robert Smith
Montrose
Mr. Smith
Nisson
Harry
Robert
Fort Madison
Rain Totals and Road Work Update
Last night brought a third of an inch of rain adding to this week’s moisture while the night before dropped two inches. More rain is forecast this afternoon and the showers have benefited crops and gardens. Paving was halted briefly with contractor plans to resume tomorrow if rain subsides. West Main Street contract work is nearly finished except at the Junior High corner as crews target North Second Avenue and East Fifth Street.
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West Main Street
North Second Avenue
E. Fifth Street
Community club meetings and notices listed for the week
A sequence of club gatherings is announced with host names and times including Just Us, Navajo, Rosemary, Harmony, Social Hour, Rural Women, Independent, Rebekah, Ladies Aid at First United Presbyterian and Christian churches, plus a Troop D drill led by Captain Karl Shumerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of
First United Presbyterian Church
Sunset Park
Marking the Gentleman in Troubled Circumstances
A terse remark on conduct, noting that the Appeal son of pettleman is judged by behavior under stress, cited by Steele. The fragment pins responsibility on actions rather than surroundings, implying moral evaluation.
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Marking
Pettleman
Steele
Highly Colored Statement From Fragmented Text
Fragmentary OCR reads as a stylized, unclear remark about color perception and imagery with possible person name or phrase Basten Pran series not clearly identifiable.
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Basten ‘Pranserie
Smallpox Decline in Modern Times and Historical Notes
The article recalls smallpox being widespread two centuries ago and notes George Washington contracted it at seventeen. It credits vaccination and care of patients with nearly eradicating the disease in the United States, citing a public health service statement that deaths now fall below one in 100,000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
George Washington
Barladees
Public “Health Service
Y M C A to receive Young estate funds by September
The Washington Y M C A faces a $250000 estate bequest from James H. Young. One third funds the local building, minus 4000 for mission boards. the rest funds endowment and administration. No inheritance taxes due. two properties remain to be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Young
Frank R. Sage
Second United Presbyterian Church
Sage
Pasadena
Calif
Trust Company
Young
Washington
Hogtue Origin Traced to Rogue Trader in 1887
The term hogtue derives from Tierghese, a swingler in Toston who passed worthless securities around 1887, illustrating how the word arose from a crooked trader.
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Tierghese
Toston
Care tips for extending rubber glove life
Proper glove care matters. After use wipe with a soft cloth to remove moisture, dust the interior if hands perspire, and dry thoroughly. Patch small tears with adhesive as soon as noticed to prolong glove life.
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Patel
Pocket Sun Watch Improves Dial Alignment
An early device uses the sun to set a compass dial. By reading latitude, the style angle, and compass variation, users align the pointer to true north. Shadow casting and an equation-table adjust for the day's solar declination to finalize the position.
Schafer method for drowning victims gains health board notice
State health board bulletin highlights the Schafer resuscitation method for drowning cases. Steps include immediate recovery, prone position with head lower, clearing airways, rib compression cycles, warming the body, and awaiting physician help while keeping the patient warm and hydrated.
Graettinger Gold Discovery Prompts Jubilant Local Report
In Graettinger Iowa a gold amalgamating machine processes gravel at the Smith farm. On Tuesday the unit yielded eight and a half tons of gravel for a four ounce gold return valued around $88. Local residents Smith and others in the belt anticipate larger operations and possible fortune as results from Denver analyses are awaited.
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Graettinger
Iowa
Smith Forte
Denver
Smith
Capone
Aseagers
Messrs. Smith
Harke
Herrem
Kelly, Sevdy
Pritzpatrick
Young
Geld Belt
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Clerk's Office
West Chester
Harrison Dodder
West
Philips Drug Store
Kodak Store
Bierut
Syria
Journal Reader
Erturn
C. M. & F. Clothing Co
SEC
Retary
Egotistica
Reister & Sons
Mfge. of
H. D. Smith
Just Us Club
C. L. Brock
Navajo Club
C. W. McLaughlin
Rosemary Club
Lloyd Walker
The
Harmony Club
Howard McCreedy
Albert M. Haff
Court House
H. H. McCleery
Washington County Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Farm Bureau
Clyde Bickford
Rural Women's Club
Val Fuhr
Independent Club
James Palmer
Rebekah Club
Odd Fellows Hall
TS. Ee” Club
Chas. Wilson
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Karl Shumerman
Smallper
Young Estate
Mr. Sage
Washington ¥. M. C. A
Pasadena Y. M. C. A
D. D Sherman
A. R. Oates
Mr. Oates
J. T. Matthews
A. E. Atchison
Folowing
Associa
D. D. Sherman
C. W. Long
J. A. Work
Frank,r. Sage
Pocnet Gundial
Evening Journal
Rock Island Tracks
Thos. Simpson
Bevins Motor Co
Joe D
Schiatter, Noble
W. M. Hewitt
Jonn Deere
Prof. Harding
Clara Barton Street
South Town Ave
Rothschild
South Third Ave
M. IL. McCleery
McNamara’s
J. R. Campbell
Inquire Journal Office
Midland Chemical Company
Dubuque
James Ralston
Keota
Chas Behneider
Ainsworth
Reisner
Washington St
State Board of Health
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