Local residents visit family during long weekend
Mrs. Ray Tracy spends Memorial Day in Eldon with her nephew and returns Sunday. Rock Springs Wyoming visitors Mr. and Mrs. Harry Boice and daughter Elizabeth stay with the Boice families in Washington. Frank Haney and Dale Duncan family hosts in Dubuque. Keith Adams and Jim Lewis of Wellman visit Carl Crossett in Washington. Ruth Stewart from Orient visits John and Louise Stewart in Washington before teaching summer music back home. Eugene Clement arrives to spend summer with the Finch family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Tracy
Eldon
Harry Boice
Rock Springs
Wyo
Elizabeth
Washington
DP D.C
J. C. Boice
C. A. Boice
Mrs
Frank Haney
Dubuque
and Airs Dale Duncan
The
Dale
Dorothy Phop
Keith Adama
Jim Lewis
Wellman
Carl Croscett
Rock Island
Augustana College Choir
Thelda
Ruth Stewart
Orient
Iowa
John A. Stewart
Eva Barrett
Nancy Clement
Fayette
Carl Hering
Lewis Hering
Juanita
Havre
J. W. Nethergall
John Caldwell
Marguerite
Dorothy Ellis
Iowa City
Evereett Dillon
Jackie Lee
Keota
John Coffin
Betty
Ruth Cunningham
University of Iowa
University
John Cunningham
Ruth
Redman
G.O.P. Convention Sets One Supervisorship as Brookhart Leads
Brookhart carried Washington county by a large margin in the Republican primary with 1510 votes to Dickinson's 785 and others split among Baker Manning Linville and Chaney. In the governor race George Wilson carried the county for the GOP with 1466 to Grimes 1034 and Cals 379. J Shaw won attorney general in a near two to one margin over Fisher. County totals show unopposed supervisors Coon and Foster with 467 and 488 respectively, while Herring led the Democratic ticket for senator with 380 votes. Returns posted late show broad county results and a crowded voter lobby as reporters tracked the early tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhart
Washington County
Dickinson
Baker
Manning
Linville
Chaney
George Wilson
Grimes
Cals
J. Shaw
Sigourney
Fisher
Muscatine
Herring
Utterbach
Whiting
Kraschel
Mitchell
Alex Miller
Ross
JF. Cc. Elcher
James Bell
Burington
M. T. Coon
Boyd Foster
the Journal
Laws Must Be Recognized as Just for a Just Life
A concise reflection asserts that laws require public recognition of their justice to sustain a good life, emphasizing legitimacy as a civic foundation. The statement links moral rightness to social order and stable governance.
The National Academy of Sciences and Associated Research Councils
The National Academy of Sciences, founded in 1868 under Lincoln, governs national scientific studies for the federal government and distributes funds for research. In 1916 the National Research Council was created to promote cooperative scientific work, publishing monographs and funding fellowships totaling over 8 million dollars by 1980. The government backs research directly, with the Bureau of Standards overseeing national measures and standardization for industry and science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Academy of Sciences
Abraham, Lincoln
America
National Research Council
National Academy
Bureau of Standards
Light Velocity Measured by Astronomer Roehmer
An early 17th century astronomer Roehmer measured light velocity. A Jupiter moon eclipse interval varied. as Earth orbits the sun, we move away from and then toward Jupiter. This changes light travel time, causing half year increases and half year decreases in eclipse timing.
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Roehmer
Jupiter
Chicago Tribune
Boehmer
Mexico’s history in three eras from conquest to revolution
The narrative traces Mexico from its 1521 annexation by Spain and 62 viceroys to the 1822 1011 transition period, then the Diaz era ending 1911, and finally the revolutionary epoch with state strokes, civil war, and social experiments beginning after Diaz’s resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Spain
Antonio de Mendoza
Juan O'Donoju
Porfirio Diaz
Congress
Battle of Wounded Knee at Brennan 1890 headline clash
The battle of Wounded Knee occurred December 29 1890 at Brennan 3S DD. Big Foot and about 800 Hunkpapa Sioux fled after Sitting Bull’s death and were intercepted by Seventh Cavalry troops. In attempting to disarm the Indians a conflict erupted, nearly wiping out the band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wounded Knee
Brennan
Big Foot
Cheyenne River Reservation
United States
Seventh Cavalry
Pig Foot
Sitting Bull
Wounded Knee Creek
Plant life and light in icy mountain regions
The text notes vegetation on ice covered mountains is limited to glacier moraines or briefly snow-free slopes in summer. It mentions Siberian plants surviving minus 76 degrees, explains chlorophyll exposure for water plants, and describes kelp blades floating toward light to reach illumination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberia
Beaded Lightning Described as Bead Like Dying Streaks
An authority notes that beaded lightning resembles broken bead like segments as chain or streak lightning fade. No direct stroke persists, instead it fragments into short numerous portions, appearing bead like. It is accepted as a real though unusual phenomenon.
Raisin Culture in California Began with Missionary Introduction
Story notes that raisin cultivation in California originated from a missionary introduction around 1771, shaping early agricultural practices and crop development in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Rural Graduation Class Announced by Krabill Today
The rural graduation list announced by Krabill names numerous graduates from Lincoln to Eureka and beyond. Notable honorees include Owen Morgan Rubio, Evelyn Miller Glendale, and Claire Cooney Valley among others with averages above 90 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krabill
Betty Mae Gretter
Center
Robert Moody
Washington Township
Helen Baker
Pleasant Hill
Ruth Baker
Havre
Phyllis Crone
Spread Eagle
Julia Harvey
Mildred Hughes
Dorothy Humaton
Young America
Glenn Knox
Red Brick
Robert Lewis
Charlotte Longer
Harmony
Robert McLaughlin
Mildred Meyer
Glendale
Evelyn Miller
Mercedes Miller
Charles Simmering
Jack Wilson
Owen Morgan
Rubio
Claire Cooney
Valley
Doris Miller
Maple Grove
Mildred Miller
Jean Sigafoose
Shiloh
Betty Jo Leppert
Richard Weeks
Salem
Elsie Zook
Surprise Val
Ley
Wayne Wagner
Eureka
William Petratz
Ginseng's wild growth and claimed curative aid
The piece notes ginseng grows only in the wild and resembles a human in growth. It is used as a remedy for short breath and some claim believers survive illness after using it. An imported Chinese ginseng is valued more highly than the local variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
First Fire Insurance Company of Philadelphia Organized
The Philadelphia Contribution ship was patterned after the Hanover Hand of London and organized on April 11 1752, becoming the first fire insurance company established in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Hiandin Hand of
London
Waa
Social News From Des Moines Area Visitors
Mrs. Carl Keck and family host guests on West Washington Street while relatives from Des Moines Lincoln Nebraska Chicago and Iowa City stop by. Travelers head to Detroit and Pasadena with several return trips from California and Duke University for summer plans. Norene McFarland recovers from appendectomy at Washington County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Keck
Des Moines
West Washington
Norene McFarland
Washington County Hospital
Will A. Shalia
Nora Ebner
Iowa City
Sartor family weekend trip to College Mound
Dr and Mrs M H Sartor visited his ill mother Mrs N Sartor and brought Mrs Carrie Fenton from Columbia for a winter visit. Mrs Fenton plans to stay with Mrs N E Sutter in College Mound. Also noted are local social updates and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Sartor
College Mound
N. &. Sartor
Local residents and visitors fill Washington town scenes
Lee Holland and George L. McDaniel attended a Des Moines Iowa Bankers convention. Many locals appear in Washington shopping and visiting as Betty Cunningham returns from the University of Iowa convocation and Berley Dunn journeys home from Cuba with a Philco sales group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Holland
George L. McDaniel
Iowa Bankers Association
Des Moines
Berley Dunn
North Liberty
Cuba
Philco
Washington
R. L. Gibson
Howard Sitler
Riverside births and discharges noted at local hospital
At the hospital Mr and Mrs Glenn Richardson Keta are parents of a daughter born at 3 am today. Mary Katherine Knotek and Robert James Chabel of Riverside had their tonsils removed this morning. Robert Thompson of Riverside and Mrs Albert Greiner of Wetman were discharged for home this morning. Anna Harlan of Richland was admitted yesterday afternoon.
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J. D. Glasgow
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Tom Carris
James Lemley
Winifred Carris
Glenn Richardson
Keta
Mary Katherine Knotek
Robert James Chabel
Riverside
Robert Thompson
Albert Greiner
Wetman
Anna Harlan
Richland
Results Of Major League Games Across Leagues
Yesterday's scores show the National League standings led by New York with a 33 6 record. American League matches note New York and Cleveland atop divisions. Today schedule includes Boston at Pittsburgh and Brooklyn at St Louis with several Chicago and Philadelphia clashes.
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Nenemanee
Anuncane
Pittsburgh
Soe
Ckcimemene
Ie Cisentenanen
Carere
Nnnonenen
Dione
Kiknnwens
Philadelphia
Boston
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Cincinnati
New York
Chicago
York
Ccuneuiae
Bono Wennaenoenaee
Cleveland Humeis
Nessee Weahington
Deesinnin
Phila
Elphia
Detroit
Phil
Delphia
Cleveland
Washington
American Association
Milwaukee
Banees City
Minneapolis
Parneeskunnen
Coleons
Liowi
Ville
Indianapoliq
Wilekn
Tennanceancunte
Columbus
Louisville
Toledo
Indianapolis
Louisvile
St Paul
Kansas City
Birth at Sea Preserves Paternal Nationality Under Law
A child born at sea keeps the father’s rational nationality regardless of parents’ destination or ship’s flag. The rule holds even if birth occurs within United States waters three mile limit since aliens are not officially admitted until inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
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F.sfacon
Wallace Sloser
Fairfield
Pearl Parcell
Rockford
Fresh Eggs Retail Foc
Reister & Son
G.O.P
Washington Fruit Market
Frigidaire
Lowa Southern Utilities
Donald Kath
Jackson Township
Marjorie Ahrens
Lincoln
Dorothy Daniel
Alvin Sojka
Grand Prairie
Bernadine Soukup
Egypt
Marjorie Walker
Mary Walker
Living Lake
Raymond Whigier
Lime Creek
Township
Dorothea Beer
Fairview
Delmer Bull
Smith Creek
Galen Bull
Grandview
Dareld Butterbaugh
Ver Davisson
Mary Jane England
Burrell Foster
Adda Godber
Marcia Louise Henn
Dorris Hoefert
Alice Potter
Maxine Reber
Betty Sprague
Emerson Swartzendruber
Wassonville
Vernetta Trier
Hawkeye
Kathryn Welcher
Surprise Valley
Delmer
D. Yoder
Union
R. Yoder
Sommers
Delmer Widmer
Stringtown
Ruth Wenger
Soemmers
Frances Witting
Eicher
Maleta Yoder
John Davison
Franklin Oregon Township
Darrell Swift
Seventy Six Township
Dorothy Flading
Richard Huber
Pleasant View
John Romoser
Betty Wimmer
Prairie Flow
First Fire Insurance Company
Margaret Sullavan
Henry Fonda
Our Home
Walter Wanger
State Theatre
Paramount
Frank Sage
Som Robert
Walter Graves
Danville
Lil
Charles Hayes
Sage
Harris Anderson
Lincoln, Neb
Irene Schanbusch
Stella Latchem
J. B. Lemmon
Durham
N. C
Latcham
Charles Latcham
Duke University
Rena Reynolds
F. G. Livesay
J. A. McCall
Montana
South Marion
HK. W. Ramseyer
Rameseyers
Glen Conrad
Washington D. C
E. J. Conrad
Joe
Pulaski
Beatrice
Naomi Wilson
Pasadena
Ann Bowman
Flossie Sherbeck
Kn. L. Hanna
H. Lh Roy
International Harvester Company
Aurora
Dick Mitchell
C. J. Jungblath
Okanogan
Wash
Christian Church
Ubi
Jim White
Washington Lumber & Fuel Company
Jim
D. J. Patterson
G. W. Hay
Miami, Fla
Wayne Weaver
Washington State
William Ballard
North Side
A. J. Frenzen
Franzen
John E. Anderson
Ft. Madison
Vera T. Stumpf
Kalona
Art Stoutner
Everett, Keota
Terry Joney
Myra
Brightop
Eoma Clemans
Manchester
Carl Bull
Charles
Strawberry Point
Guy Moothart
Tom Kelley
Mary Pat
Ezra Roth
Wayland
Allen Brody
Davenport
Raymond Minick
Charles Denison
Clarence Berkhoff
Frank Kistler
el Monte
Calif
Kay C. Tracy
South
Iowa Ave
D. T
Moore
Petuee
Klein Klothing
Washington, Iowa
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