News Notes from Neighboring Towns and Country
Clarence Timmins visited Wellman calling Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Had Huber and Mrs Don Huber called on West Chester Tuesday morning. L W Matthess and son Wilber stayed with H B Matthess after supper Tuesday and planned to return to Des Moines. They visited Attorney G C White in Chicago and his wife. Sam Schulty visited Washington Monday. Will Schulty and son Lyle painted for Milo Patterson. Geraldine Anderson stayed with her sister Mvart Woodruff at Columbus Junction. Marjorie Schulty visited Warren Matthess. Gladys Schulty spent Sunday there and Sheshe Dunlap joined supper Sunday.
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Lexington
Clarence Timmins
Wellman
Had Huber
Don Huber
West Chester
L. W. Matthess
Wilber
Warren Matthess
H. B. Matthess
Des Moines
Chicago
Washington
Will Schulty
Lyle
Milo Patterson
Geraldine Anderson
Mvart Woodruff
Columbus Junction
Marjorie Schulty
Gladys Schulty
Sheshe Dunlap
Vacationing Homer Jackson Visits Grandfather in Eureka
The short notices from Eureka dated July 12 report Homer Jackson, son of Davenport, staying with his grandpa C W Jackson during vacation. Lee Dusenberry assists Howard Wagner with harvest while W F Salterberg recovers after a hot oat cutting. Local visits include Mr and Mrs A Hopping and daughter Mary at the Wilber Beenblossom home and Jackson family gatherings at C W Jackson’s. FR KR Lemley and baby stay with D G Beenblossom. David Kleese and baby visit D G Beenblossom.
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Eureka
Homer Jackson
Davenport
C. W. Jackson
Lee Dusenberry
Howard Wagner
W. F. Salterberg
A. Hopping
Mary
Wilber Beenblossom
Fr Jackson
KR. Lemley
Baby
D. G. Beenblossom Home
David Kleese
Wellston Notes on Meetings and Rural Life
Wellston notes report revival meetings ended with good attendance and musical entertainment on a Monday night. Farmers mention oats nearly cut and timothy and clover haywork in progress across the region from Washington to Riverside toward Iowa City. Visitors include Unvicker family from Wayland and Kneet family from Kalona visiting Seibert family. Seering and Knizel relatives from Marissa spent Sunday at Hell home. Hazel continued a visit then headed to Iowa City. Heil visited family. Wilson left for Murray. Weather caused two noisy nights with no rain yet, and rain is badly needed.
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Wellston
Washington
Riverside
Lowa Cty
Timothy
Unvicker
Orvil and
Ethel
Wayland
Eli Kneet
Baby
Kalona
Johnanas Seibert
Fred Seering
Val Knizel
Marissa
Ill
Hell Home
Valley notes of visits and illness in Kinross region
Mrs Maude Wallace visits to care for her sick daughter Mrs Gertrude King near Kinross. Aloise Beller and family spend Sunday with Andy Sheets family. Chas Miller visits his brother Charles Wallace’s family. Omer Black suffers whooping cough. Eva Augustine on sick list. Ted Givans family visit J E Deal home. Andy Sheets family with Richard and Margery visit H V Frank home.
Crawfordsville Socials Honor Mrs Strain and Guests
Dr and Mrs A M Cowden and daughter Margaret visited the Manners home in Crawfordsville. Mrs C M Strain hosted Sabbath school ladies at her home for her birthday. Epworth League held an ice cream supper on the church lawn. Miss Mabel Crooks left for Norfolk Nebraska to visit Mr and Mrs Lyle Nicola and Miss Clara Wood.
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Crawfordsville
A. M. Cowden
Margaret
Washington
Manners Home
C. M. Strain
The
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Mabel Crooks
Norfolk
Neb
Lyle Nicola
Clara Wood
The Mistake SSS. A Family Drama of Love and Will
Old Hanley clashes with his granddaughter Diana over her engagement to Barry Gale. Diana helps Rhoda Brent, the secretary, and Rhoda counsels a plan where Diana and Barry live in the Brent cottage while Rhoda stays, leading to a tentative happy ending as love and loyalty reshape the estate.
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Hanley
Diana
Viana
Wormy
Old Hanley
Barry Gale
Barry
Jared
Jered
Old Hansey
Rhoda Brent
Diana Carwood
Rhoda
Miss Brent
Ter
Pana
Lim
Brent
Making a New Man Introduction to Sunday school lesson
This Sunday school lesson on July 15 centers on Peter and his transformation under Jesus. It links farm and fishing life to virtues like self reliance and loyalty, stressing Jesus' early calls and the gradual formation of Peter's character through love, tests, and leadership.
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Chicago
Simon Peter
Jesus
Peter
God
Christ
British find Chinese opium trade active
Sir John Jordan reports to London that China is producing hundreds of tons of opium and moving toward pre suppression conditions with India. India exports have fallen from 100000 chests to 8000, mainly to the East Indies, and he urges broader Hague Convention coverage with Turkey, Persia, and Switzerland to ensure effective enforcement.
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Associated Press
London
China
John Jordan
Peking
India
East Indies
Turkey
Persia
Switzerland
Sir John
Orchestra Led By Friend Travel Tip in Berlin Caf�
An American dining in a Berlin cafe tipped the leader of a three man orchestra 20 000 marks for playing a favored air. The sum, worth about thirty cents, stunned the musician who said he would prefer the money to be used for drinks but then asked to keep it for the trip. A second 20 000 mark tip delighted the leader, who explained it would help the group reach a summer resort for work after the cafe owner refused a wage increase.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Driven From Home in Crimson Gulch
The Washington Star notes Jim left Crimson Gulch after taking a film job as a Western hero. His sunny start gave way to quarrels with directors, making him unbearable and prompting his departure from the town and its circle.
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Jim
Crimson Gulch
Cactus Joe
Washington Star
Journal Ad Message to Merchant
A reader informs a merchant they saw the merchant’s advertisement in the Journal and delivers a concise reference to the paper listing.
Youthful Affection Fails After Unequal Treats at Social
A thirteen year old recounts an evening with a fifteen year old where they attended a social, played games, and enjoyed refreshments. He bought himself ice cream and cake, sat near his mother, leaving her without any refreshment. This left her feeling that her love had ended.
Persian Ambassador Mistakes Hotel Bed for Throne
A Persian ambassador in a Near East tale wrongly seats visitors on a canopied hotel bed and falls asleep, mistaking the bed for a throne. The anecdote contrasts royal pomp with domestic splendor in a humorous misimpression.
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Near East
Merchants in Washington Tell Their Stories in Style
Washington merchants share their experiences in a distinctive ad reading approach. The piece highlights how local shopkeepers craft engaging narratives to attract customers, using period tone and practical details to describe goods and services offered.
Bones of Ancient Mammal Found in Arizona Lands
A fossil spinal fragment from a prehistoric mammal, likely mammoth or dinosaur, with bone covered by quartz and attached wibs, was brought from Mohawk district in eastern Yuma County to Yuma. The find suggests centuries of pressure and prompts a planned expedition to locate the rest of the skeleton and possibly involve the University of Arizona for further digs.
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Associated Press
Yuma
Ariz
Mohawk District
Yuma County
Uniersity of
Arizona
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Ted Givans
Andy Sheets
Richard and
Margery
H. V. Frank
Jane Gordon
SSS
Western Newspaper Union
In-de-co
Washington Oil Co
Out of the
Pete
Lupton and
McCleery
Iowa
L. T. Fullerton
Standard Oil
North Marion St
2Nd Ave
Iowa Tire Sales and Service
Towa Ave
T. C. Kyle
2Nd St. Jones Auto Co
Marion Ave
Motor Inn
South Ave. D
Standard Oil Company
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