Floods crest on Skunk and English Rivers ease in Iowa
Reports from Brichton and Kalona say the Skunk and English rivers in Washington county have peaked and are receding. The Skunk fell five inches overnight. lowlands and corn fields flooded, but roads near Kalona are drying. Levees and other rivers show high levels with concerns of future floods easing as rains halt.
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Brichton
Kalona
Skunk
Haglish
Washington County
Slough
Altho
Riverside
Columbus Junction
Iowa City
Wapello
Lone River
Ames Man Injured in Aviation Park Plane Crash
Ames Iowa June 7 Major Guy Gearhart commandant of the aviation post at Indianapolis was seriously injured when his airplane fell Sunday June 2 Capt E P Webb post adjutant and companion in the flight were killed. The crash occurred at the start of a baseball game at the American Aviation park when a streamer on the ball tangled with the propellers. Gearhart a former commander at Fort Sill is in serious condition with uncertain recovery prospects.
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Ames
Guy
Gearhart
Aviation
Indianapolis
Ind
Iowa State College
E. P. Webb
American Aviation Park
Capt. Webb
Major Gearhart
Fort Sill
Oklo
Ames President Receives Early Aero Mail Letter
A letter sent by aero mail from New York to Washington reached President KR A Pearson of Iowa State College. Ralph R. Batcher of Toledo Iowa, an Ames electrical engineering alumnus and now with the Department of Commerce, tested radio gear for ships and oversaw the campus radio station. He earned a reputation as a “radio shark” in school and public life and helped launch the air mail effort from New York due to his official role.
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Ames
New York City
Washington
KR. A. Pearson
Iowa State College
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Ralph R. Batcher
Toledo
Iowa
Batcher
Department of Commerce
New York Harbor
United States
Aero-Mail
New York
Boy Gives Puppy Back After Birthday Surprise
Russell, four, received a puppy named Daisy for his birthday but soon declared he would return her to grandma because the dog has not smiled since arriving. The anecdote appears in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Russell
Daisy
Grandmm
Manos
Cleveland Plain Dealer
A Montana letter from Tucker shares mountain visits and war-sky reflections
The writer from Livingston, Montana, on May 3, 1918, describes cool weather and snow covered peaks seen from his home. He recounts visits to Hunters Hot Springs Chico Hot Springs and Emigrant near Yellowstone, plans a Bozeman trip, and quips about a 19 cent hitch hiker. He notes irrigation attempts, garden work, and a light war context.
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Livingston
Montana
the Evening Journal
Springdale
Chico Hot Springs
Emigrant
Yellowstone National Park
Straightening Wire Technique Described
An article explains straightening stray copper wire by anchoring one end, looping the other around a hammer handle, and pulling to straighten. Repetition helps remove bends and kinks, with soft copper capable of stretching, improving the length and usability of the wire.
Old Timepieces From Wicks to Oil Lamps
The article recounts ancient timekeeping methods with a knotted wick from Japan and China recording hours, and a Spanish ruler Philipp II allegedly using an oil lamp with a marked glass receptacle showing hours from four PM to eight AM. It mentions a 12 inch candle believed to be used by King Alfred, burning a third per hour.
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Philipp II
Spain
Alfred
Oil on troubled waters experiment at Peterhead
An early oil-on-water smoothing experiment by John Shields in Peterhead Feginand used a force pump with 1200 feet of lead and iron pipe to spray oil on the waves at the harbor mouth. Despite rough seas the water calmed as oil poured onto the troubled waters.
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Peterhead
Feginand
John Shields
Bre'r Williams Chorus Encourages Hard Work Spirit
A rural column emphasizes labor and humor as keys to prosperity. It urges readers to cultivate a cheerful, diligent mindset to sustain the community and ensure plenty for all.
Wallace's Boy Scout Camp Opens Next Monday
The Boy Scouts camp moves to Wallace's Shack south of town for twelve days starting June 10 due to high Riv River water. Twenty two boys ages 12 to 15 will participate with Mr. Hosmer and Dr. Frank A. Gaceby overseeing. daily routines include reveille, meals, study, hikes, and camp-fire entertainment with prizes for photos and wild plants.
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Wallace
Boy Scouts
Riverview Club
Skunk River
Hosmer
Mr. Hosmer
Glenn Eldridge
Clarence Logan
Howard Trevillyan
William Boice
Charles Lytle
Smith Brookhart
John Lemmon
Richard Maxwell
Richard MecCleery
William Mount
William Bragg
Keith Molesworth
Clark Smith
Theodore Duke
Lewis Warren
Charles McLaughlin
Durand Ross
Carl Kunath
Frank Skipton
Francis Skipton
Everette Kracaw
Earl Bueby
EK. King
Sean Atcraft
Toy dog answers call from kennel with hidden microphone
A toy dog reacts to a command by racing from its kennel. A microphone inside the kennel activates a metal contact via a vibrating mechanism and a small battery. An electromagnet releases a spring catch and the toy animal pops out.
Health Comes First Motto Remains Key to Success
A Health Culture note by Elmer Lee, M D stresses that lasting achievement rests on fitness and well being. It asserts without health there is no true gain whether in fame or wealth and contends humanity’s wealth will be judged by health and happiness.
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Elmer Lee
M. D
Gerard Films Draw Enthusiastic Graham Theatre Reception
The photoplay Gerard's My Four Years in Germany shown at the Graham Theatre drew a large, patriotic crowd with gripping scenes of the former ambassador and German leaders. The film portrays German duplicity, portrays Americans as ready to fight, and ends with a call to show Germany what Americans can do in battle.
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Gerard
Germany
Graham Theatre
Mr. Gerard
Berlin
America
Graham
Community notices and upcoming events announced
Grace Hill Building opening set for Monday June 10 with A R Miller of Washington as speaker. Vienle Luncheon cancelled due to unsettled weather. Red Cross garment department open Tue Wed Thu Fri afternoons for volunteers. Children day exercises at Prairie Flower Sunday June 9 at 10 30 AM. Phoenix hall Shuberts music evening with all welcome. D A Re will meet June 11 at 2 30 PM. Household Economies No 1 picnic lunch June 11 at 4 PM Sunset Park rain date same time.
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Grace Hill
A. R. Miller
Washington
Prairie Flower
Sunset Park
Bethel Ladies' Aid Social on June 13 at McKinstry home
The Bethel Ladies' Aid announces a ten cent social to be held Thursday afternoon June 13 at the home of Mrs. Chas McKinstry. Everyone is cordially invited.
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Bethel Ladies’ Aid
Chas. McKinstry
Memorial Service Notice for K of P Brothers
The Knights of Pythias announce their annual memorial service to be held Sunday June 9 at 3 30 PM at the K of P hall All brothers are requested to attend and bring cars and flowers J KB Bovee 9712
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P. Hall
J. KB. Bovee
Proper Home Life Emphasized For Family Comfort
The article urges the average wife or mother to prioritize a bright cheerful home life to keep the family from seeking outside attractions. It argues that constant discomfort or dissatisfaction drives members to seek other interests and emphasizes home as central to happiness.
Urgent Plea for Aid After Pony Ride Incident
An urgent plea describes Eddie visiting the country when older children placed him on a small pony named Billy. The pony sped off, frightening the visitor who held on and cried for help as bystanders were urged to assist and intervene.
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Eddie
Billy
How ENEMY WON AT ST. QUENTIN
Acting Brigadier General held behind German lines recounts the breakthrough at St Quentin and the Fifth Army’s retreat. The German assault exploited dense mist and heavy numbers while Allied reserves lagged, with a daring escape by the Brigadier and a miraculous defense by engineers and laborers saving the line.
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ST. Quentin
Mist
Fifth Army
Nocks
von Hutler
Sandeman Carey
Do Your Best To Do Less Than Our Beet Any Day
A compact motivational line urging maximum effort and efficiency in daily tasks. The text emphasizes pushing beyond current limits, framing improvement as the path to success.
Meteoric Matter Still Feeds Earth's Growth
In early history the earth grew rapidly from meteoric matter and it still increases, though barely, by about 20 000 tons each year. Over ages the major planets have absorbed most debris from the original disruption, leaving comets as the remaining source of meteoric material.
Great Old Southern City
Mobile presents a typical Southern town with a lazy climate a soft voice and a lush port area. The piece notes a visible racial divide and a growing commercial future while referencing ships from the West Indies at the harbor.
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Mobile
West Indies
Good to Whistle or Sing in Work and Celebration
The text notes that whistling at work may annoy some, but is a good omen. Singing stirs emotions and, whether or not one can carry a tune, helps people engage more fully in service or celebration when others join in.
Doves Exhibit Fierce Courtship in Winged Skirmishes
The article notes that even peaceful doves can engage in strong aerial combat. Male birds of the species use their wings as weapons in clashes, displaying surprising aggression despite the dove’s peaceable emblem.
Safe Guncotton Shows No Spontaneous Combustion
The article notes that properly prepared guncotton is purified of free acid and resists spontaneous combustion. Even after years of storage, the material shows no chemical change, indicating stability when correctly manufactured.
American Painter Benjamin West Patronage by George III
American painter Benjamin West rose to prominence as the favored artist of George III after presenting a historical scene to the archbishop of York. West earned about $5,000 annually from royal commissions and created religious and historical works for Windsor.
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Benjamin West
George 10
Agrippa
York
West
George III
Windsor
Not Formally Acquainted Neighbor Tale
A new family with two young boys moved into Harold's neighborhood. When asked if he knew them and what he thought, Harold replied he hasn't got relation with them yet.
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Harold
Play Fair Principles Emphasized in Sport and Life
A digested note urging fair play as essential in sport and serious life. It warns that those who break rules lose the world's respect and usefulness, stressing square conduct as the norm for humanity and competition.
Egyptians Love of Pigeons Buildings of Relay Jars
Egyptians engage deeply in pigeon rearing to a remarkable degree. On one estate the fourteen pigeon towers, each built with about twelve hundred clay jars, stack into a column where every jar serves as a home for a pigeon family.
Great Artesian Basin Size Report Cut Across Australia
The great artesian basin of Australia covers about 300000 square miles with major portions in Queensland 80000 square miles in New South Wales and 20000 square miles in the Northern Territory.
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Australiia
Queensland
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Merchant Responds to Ad With Quick Interactions
A local merchant reports a brief exchange after seeing an advertisement. The interaction centers on recognized branding and a prompt reply, with no further details of the involved individuals or follow up.
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Dempsey Real Estate Company
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Washington Dress Club
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