Local Notes From Washington and Surrounding Towns
Mrs Alvie Boileau of Ainsworth visits Washington for the day at daughter Mrs George Hindahl home. Opal White of Crawfordsville spends today in Washington on business. Mrs Lillias Gillespie returns to Fairfield after a visit with her son T R Gillespie. Mrs E Flora of Louisville Ky leaves with nieces Lorene and Hyelyn Griggs for Louisville and Lotisville Margaret. Sexton travels to Chicago to visit Mrs ER M Graham for several weeks. Mrs Bessie Smith heads to Sioux City after the death of her brother A G Smith. Eby's Capsules touted for headaches with a 12 count box for 35 cents. Sherman’s Washington Sands Bros Ainsworth. Mrs Howard Richardson returns from Sigourney after a day with relatives. Lucile McKay travels from Davenport to visit Jane Stewart for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvie Boileau
Ainsworth
Washington
George Hindahl
E. Flora
Louisville
W. C. Griggs
Lorene and
Hyelyn Griggs
Lotisville
Margaret. Sexton
Chicago
ER. M. Graham
Mary Tucker's Eastward Trip and Local Socials
Mary Tucker returns home after a three week eastward journey visiting Zeta Tau Alpha convention in Blue Ridge North Carolina and touring major cities including Washington Philadelphia New York Detroit Niagara Falls Chicago and more. Local social notes mention visitors Mary Aller Keota Mrs. J A Work and others with shopping trips and upcoming Dutch Creek Fair prizes and regional events.
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Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority
Blue Ridge
North Carolina
Washington D. C
Philadelphia
New York
Detroit
Niagara Falls
Chicago
Local shoppers and travelers noted in Washington column
The column lists residents and visitors in Washington including Mrs Oscar George returning from California with siblings, Miss Jenny Shull from Riverside, Mr and Mrs John Woods planning a Minnesota auto trip, and others shopping or touring in the area. A July 18 diamond game invites locals to watch Stroney and Slrouney play.S
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John Woods
Minnesota
Somelake
Origin of the military salute in medieval jousts
The piece explains that the salute traces to medieval jousts where a knight, passing a throne, held his hand horizontally over his eyes to shield them from the queen’s beauty. This gesture evolved into the military salute.
First Professional Ball Draws Crowd in 1850
The first known paid admission baseball game occurred July 20, 1850, between Brooklyn and New York teams on Governor’s Island Fashion Race Court Tong Island. More than 1,500 spectators paid to witness the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
New York
Cour Tong Island
Mit Ag
Foreign View of Football From a Chinese Diplomat
A Chinese diplomat commented after watching an American football game that if it is a fight it is too little and if it is a game it is too much, offering a foreign perspective on the sport.
Chocolate Shop Ice Cream Delights and Foot Care Goods
The Chocolate Shop offers Black Walnut Ice Cream and other homemade flavors including Chocolate Vanilla and Pineapple. Dr Schell's medicine targets corns and bunions with arch supports and foot remedies from Bill Harwood. Atchison stores display Boy Scout shoes in the west window for growing boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chocolate Shop
Dr. Schell
Bill Harwood
Atchisons
Humpher Barber Shop Draws Attention For Groomed Look
Passersby note clean shaven well groomed men and stylish bobbed hair as they pass Humpher Barber Shop. The shop is described as the place to get tensorial work done and achieve a polished appearance.
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Humpher
Holmes Battery Station Featured in Local Service Scene
Readers are drawn to Holmes Battery Station for repairs and electrical work as homes seek improvements. The piece highlights the store’s linoleum and floor coverings, touting value and exceptional offers from the 9S store for home upgrades.
Harvey Clark Showcases Unique Ear Makeup in The Fighting Heart
Renowned character actor Harvey Clark adds a new wrinkle to his legacy in John Ford's The Fighting Heart opening at the Fox Theatre. Known for transformation and grotesque makeup, he now applies the makeup artistry to his ears, marking a novel visual element in his long career on screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Clark
John Ford
Fox Theatre
Mr. Clark
Fox
Wittrig Harness Shop Offers Fire Safe Horse Nets
Wittrig announces fly time and urges horse owners to protect stock from fires with netting and covers. The shop touts a waterproof 100 lash net, sized for large horses, and mentions a closing-out sale on feather nets at special prices. See them before you buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittrig
Wittrig Harness Shop
Ward and Co Offers Irish and Belgium Linens for Embroidery
J I Ward and Co showcases round thread linens for Italian homemaking and embroidery. Stock includes widths from 18 to 54 inches with linen sheeting in white or cream colors. Store offers custom services in any width for artwork. See these designs.
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Belgium
J. I. Ward & Co
H. J. Ward & Co
Rose-Gray Shoppe Hints Family Gifts in Shade Range
Items for every family member are available at the Rose-Gray Shoppe with prices from $2.00 to $6.00 in various wanted shades.
Ford stars and cast in The Fighting Heart promotional note
In Dennison voice promoter remarks describe Mr Clark turning two good ears into tin ears. George O'Brien leads the Ford production with Billie Dove Victor MacLaglen Farrell MacDonald Bert Woodfull James Marcus Francis Powers Diana Miller and Francis Ford in prominent supporting roles.
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Dennison
Mr. Clark
George O'Brien
Ford
Billie Dove
Victor MacLaglen
A. Farrell MacDonald
Bert Woodfull
James Marcus
Francis Powers
Diana Miller
Francis Ford
Booth Fisheries Ships Daily Saltwater Fish for Circus Seals
The Robbins Bros Big 4 Ring Circus secures daily saltwater fish from Booth Fisheries Ltd to feed trained seals. Capt Tiebor, trainer, oversees feeding. In Des Moines a Keokuk appeal hearing on a paying assessment is set for July 23 at 10 am with state budget director E I Hogue.
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Robbins Bros
Booth Fisheries Ltd
Tiebor
Des Moines
Keokuk
E. I. Hogue
Railway Time Tables No. 4 Golden State Limited Schedule
Rail timetable page lists westbound and eastbound trains with departures arrivals and freight notes. Multiple rail lines including Golden State Limited No 3 No 29 No 50 No 11 No 87 No 49 and local freights. agents W F c iB Q and J McKAY indicate service times and daily operations with exceptions.
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Golden State Limited
Golden State Timeduesseresee
J. ©. McKay
Bell
London’s Longest Thoroughfare and Shortest Street
London features a narrow road exceeding three miles in length while the shortest street is Shorter Street at 44 feet, highlighting extreme street lengths in the city.
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London
Stucco Specialist Offers Fall Work Estimates
D C Russell promotes good stucco with Atlas materials and expert methods. He invites consultations and references from satisfied customers, asking to call 528 Black or visit 520 K seventh Street.
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Tet Stone
7Th St
D. C
Unclear Fragment Refers to Long Baseball Game
Fragment mentions a potential 16 inning game on a Sunday journey around July 18 and 12 miles southwest with the number 13012, but lacks a clear event or entities to confirm details.
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Washington
Sigoourney
Ourney
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George Obrien
Aighting
S Farrell MacDonald
Uwe Hayward
White Yard
Oser
Opal White
Crawfordsville
Bessie Smith
Sioux City
A. G. Smith
C. L. Smith
Sherman
Washington Sands Bros
FBI
Howard Richardson
Sigourney
Lucile McKay
Davenport
Jane Stewart
Mary Tucker
D. F. Macon
Iowa
Mary Festus Bell
Martha
Margaret
Louise Hall
Mt. Pleasant
Gertrude Kendall
J. A. Work
West Chester Savings Bank
Mary Aller of
Keota
Sherman's
Sands Bros
J. L. Siegi
Laura Longwell
Ottumwa
A. H. Liverty
Dutch Creek Fair Association
Andy Sheetz
Walter Sheetz
Nick Tinnes
James Deal Lee
Albert Magdefray
James, Vivian Allen
Elizabeth Rittler
Wayland
Margaret Brookhart
Oscar George
California
Los Angeles
Kathleen Graham
Dave Reynalds
Chula Vista
Cal
Sadie Reynalds
Ed. Reynelds
Jenniie Shull
Riverside
Dr. Richards of
Cotter
John Lemmon
Herbert Korf
Duluth
The
Shredded Wheat Biscuit Co
Mi Drred Minick
Christina Ureitenbach
Fred Bauer
West Chester
J. G. Alliman
Richard Johnson
Madison
Wisconsin
Florence Owen
Brighton
Hans
the Wardrobe Cleaners
Edison
MAZDA
McElhinney Drug Co. Geo. So
McDantel, Prop
Sige
CTC
Blaines Holmes
Suneh
Holmes
Harvey Clark TY
Cyrus
BR. A. M
Ed Squire
H. J. Arthur Goodin
Zeredatha Council
C. J
Bethlehem Commandery
E. T
P. J. Wallace
BE. C. Arthur Goodin
O. EF. S
Pearle Dickerson
W. M. Stella Palmer
Damascus Shrine
W.S. of J
Masonic Temple
Maude B. Davis
W. H. P. Sura EK
Walker
Amos Chapter de Molay
Max McCall
M. C
Harold Johnson
Covenant Lodge No. 101
Axel Anderson
Noble Grand
Roy H. Mapel
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
Wilder Tell
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Ond. F. Hall
North
Iowa Avenue
Frank Schneider
M. D. Lee
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose Mall
Ll. R. Lovelett
S. T. Rick- Loy
Knoxville
Sani H. W. F
C. Ib
Washington Cleaners
Wille Long
N. D. Anderson
TAXI
Vail
John Shields & Sons
Baseball
Washington Vs. Sig
Washington Steam
Rothschild's
Georgette
Nutt Said— Price
Rothschild’s
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