Community Happenings In Crawfordsville July Day
Crawfordsville reports show Mr and Mrs Wilson Martin visiting relatives near Living Lake. Megdelson of Keokuk stayed with Miss Jennie Stevenson. Bruce McCleary and the Giffen sisters attended Presbyterian services in Washington. Rev W G Robertson preached at United Presbyterian on lighthouse themes. Several locals traveled to Washington and Mt Pleasant for visits and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Wilson Martin
Living Lake
Bruce McCleary
Margaret and
Grace Giffen
Presbyterian Church
Washington
N. KK. Lease
United Presbyterian Church
Taineers
Tennessee
W. G. Robertson
Kirkwood, Mwh
Wellman Notes and Community Updates in July
Local residents attend visits and gatherings in Charles City Waterloo Davenport and Iowa City. A new baby was born to Webb Yoder and wife. Wellman passes an anti-spit ordinance and prepares for an interurban franchise election with $17 000 stock sold and right of way progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Yoder
L. Godlove
Lewis Shroeder
Everette Curl
Muscatine
Carrie Yoder
Nettie Crawford
Mabel Teets
Eunice Young
Enile
Threshing Meat Offered at Local Market
Farmers urged to buy prepared meat for threshing season. Suppliers tout boned and seasoned roasts and boils ready for oven or pot. Fresh, tender, and killed on site, with prices described as old time threshing rates. See them at the big market before purchasing.
Uncle Walt the Poet Philosopher in Verse
A 1910 verse by George Matthews Adams features playful portraits of educated, cultured women and their arts while recalling an earlier era with affection for the bread-baking girl. The poem contrasts artful prowess with rustic domestic skill and ends with a copyright note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Matthews Adams
Ainsworth Social Notes Include Visiting Relatives
Mrs. George S. Norton of Washington visited her daughter Mrs. W. T. Trotter Jr in Ainsworth and returned home. Mrs. W. L. McConnell left for Verdi to visit her son W. H. McConnell. Fred K. Spalding of St Anthony Idaho visited his parents. Spalding and Alina Sharp were in Keota visiting her cousin. Mrs. T. J. Raster, in Bloomfield visiting parents, returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Trotter, Jr
W. L. McConnell
Verdi
W. H. McConnell
Fred K. Spalding
St. Anthony
Idaho
A. E. Spalding
Keota
Alina Sharp
T. J. Raster
Bloomfield
J. R. Newton
Almond Oil Yield From Almonds Reported
One hundred pounds of almonds yield forty eight pounds of oil.
Push to Move Rock Island Depot West Near Iowa Avenue
Local citizens have quietly pressed the Rock Island railroad to relocate its depot three to four blocks west of the current site near Iowa Avenue. They have taken options along the south side of the Rock Island right of way to present to Rock Island officials, arguing the move would boost convenience, rail service, and city development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Iowa Avenue
Washington
Boy breaks both bones in wrist at Pleasant Plain
Martin Whittaker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Whittaker, fractured both wrist bones last Sunday while cranking a car at Pleasant Plain. The crank kicked back on his wrist. doctors in Washington set the fractures. The fault lay not with the cranker but a loose gear part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Whittaker
Harry Whittaker
Pleasant Plain
Washington
Plectric Bitters Promise Boyhood Digestion Revival
An old advertisement extols Plectric Bitters to restore appetite and digestive vigor in adults by toning stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels. It claims renewed health and strength, promising “boyhood” vitality through a nationwide pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Lemmon's Pharmacy
McWihivney Drug Co
Steat J
Hi. Lemmon
Lennon
Mucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Relief
An ad touts Mucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal healer for cuts sprains burns sores eczema chapped skin sore eyes and corns. It claims rapid cure and lists Jd. B. Lennon Lean non's Pharmacy as the retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mucklen
Earth
Jd. B. Lennon
Leannon
Flora De Voss Company Promises Top Summer Repertoire
The Flora De Voss company, long a staple in Towa and surrounding states, brings a high quality summer program to the Air Dome for one week starting August 1. Renowned for first class shows, they offer a varied repertoire with enhanced specialty numbers and a strong company of artists delivering notable performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora de Voss Company
Towa
Air Dome
Belit
Big Week of Enjoyment Begins First Week of August
The note highlights a lively schedule planned for the first week of August with nightly events and activities promising entertainment. It emphasizes a week long series of performances and gatherings designed for broad public participation.
Woman’s Relief Corps Opens Cha Tauqua HQs
The Woman’s Relief Corps will run headquarters at Cha Tauqua with a rest place for members and families and a social welcome for sister members from nearby towns. The tent, supervised by Miss Oleta Stewart and Mrs A A Wiley, will host daily visits and assistance after each program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. GC
Chautauqua
Oleta Stewart
A A. Wiley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Rogers
Caner Music Gum
Wilson- Moline
C. Hollingsworth
the County News
Megdelson
Keokuk
Jennie Stevenson
David Gordon
W. J. Wagner
Martha Wortman
Olds
Mrs. Kirk
Mr Smith
Mt. Pleasant
Howard Bow
Kirkwood
Howard Davidson
Pawnee
Oklo
A. Davidson
Wellman
Florence Kirkendall
Charles City
Waterloo
Mildred Reany
Jessie Lewis
Edward Henn
Delmar
Iowa City
Frank Fleming
Otto Patterson
Clarence Timmons
J. A. Dodds
J. M Dodds
Rebecca Tatman
Jennie Dodds
Wo A
BE. Wehrle
Geo Brown
Mildred Fry
Je Asie Adams
M. CC. Struble
Walter
Clifford Bernard
Harold Romine
Catherine Trieschmann
Mary Klenn
Jessie Adams
Colfax
L. Gardner
J. M. Oldaker
Green Valley
M. Fs
Arthur Woods
the Baptist Church
Andy Pimme
Lizzie
Lissie Pimme
Ben van Cleave
Topeka, Kan
Henry Dunger
J. A. Miller
West
Walier
Montana
Marie Irvan
Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Wetrich
Frank Wicks
Jacob Glider
Jesse
Davenport
Wrank
Albert Tanner
L. G. Shaver
Kalona
Mesdames
Joe Starr
Pearl Nie- Oot
Charles Starr
Cedar
Charles Blumenstein
Daug
Cora
Atlantic
Donald Topping
Henry Poster
Harry Hoffman
Pfuffman's
Schumann
ARI
Foley
Chichester
Dexes
Miamond
ROYAL
P.O
R. Stuart & Sow
Walt
Ainsworth
Ton
Ening
Cinity
Crone, Oriez &C9
Net Wais
Feera
Wifow
Getty
Temple Huilding
DR. Thomas
Titeen
Heuble Buildie
Mutual
North Fourth Ave
H.S. Busby Manufacturing CO
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