Lloyd E Purvis Dead in Idaho Heroic engineer with Washington roots
Lloyd E Purvis of St. Maries Idaho died at age 38 from ulcers of the stomach after a career spanning civil engineering with D C Kyle in New Mexico railway work to Milwaukee Pacific coast lines and Port Arthur road in Canada He was born March 20 1880 in Washington and married Teresa Walmer of Spokane He leaves his wife father and four sisters and was buried likely in St Maries Washington officials reported the death and funeral plans were not yet announced
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J. C. Purvis
Lloyd B. Purvis
St. Maries
Idaho
Washington
Lloyd Purvis
Joseph C. Purvis
Anna (Eckles) Purvis
D. C. Kyle
New Mexico
Mr. Kyle
Southwest
Purvis
Northwest
Milwaukee
Pacific Coast
Port Arthur
Canada
White Pine
Spokane
Teresa Walmer
Mises Emma Purvis
S. H. White
Edna Purvis
Frank Frame
Burke
Bess Purvis
Strick
Parsons College grants diplomas at commencement exercises
Milburn A. McKay of Washington graduated among twenty six in yesterday's ceremony at Parsons college. Flo Juzeler and Esther Welch of Washington earned two year normal diplomas. Governor Nate Kendall gave the commencement address and Howard McDonald was installed as college president.
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Parsons College
Milburn A. McKay
Washington
Flo Juzeler
Esther Welch
Nate Kendall
Howard McDonald
Funeral for Elmore Thoma Held at Local Chapel
Funeral services for Elmore Thoma were held at two o'clock yesterday at Jones & McElhinney funeral chapel conducted by Rev. A. R. Oates of the Presbyterian church. Knights of Pythias attended and had charge at Elm Grove cemetery. Music by a quartet of Carl Hedges Dallas Zimmerman Everet te Geffith and Fort Sherman. Pallbearers were Ralph Shannon G. E. Cook Will Eldridge Lloyd Lytle Remps Hampsher and Harry Montgomery.
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Elmore Thoma Wee
Lloyd Lytle
Remps Hampsher
Harry Montgomery
Reverend John Simpson Drives Church Building Campaign
Reverend John Simpson pastor of the North United Presbyterian church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, campaigns to build a new church edifice for his congregation. He is achieving notable success in his ministry and is a son of Mr and Mrs J F Simpson of Washington. He plans a visit in August.
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John Simpson
North United Presbterian Church
Pittaburgh
Paw
Simpson
J. F. Simpson
Wahsington
Joe Falk Writes From Ocean Voyage Aboard George Washington
Friends of Joe Falk report he sent a card from onboard the American steamship George Washington en route to Europe. He describes smooth seas and notes no one aboard is seasick.
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Washington
Joe Falk
George Washington
Eldridge Re elected State Seed Growers Secretary
Al M Eldridge of Bruns Seed company was re elected secretary of the State Seed Growers after the group’s convention concluded in Des Moines yesterday.
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al M. Eldridge
Bruns Seed Company
State
Des Moines
Altogether Too Often After Marriage Wives Vindicated
A brief Chicago Daily News quote notes men admit unworthiness before marriage but act as if they sacrificed themselves after wedding, reflecting on marital dynamics in a concise cultural observation.
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Chicago Daily News
Record Long Word Found in Sanskrit Text
A Sanskrit manuscript has yielded a word of 152 syllables reported by sources. No translation or meaning accompanies the finding.
Seaman's Belief About Ringing Glass At Sea
A sailor belief claims that if a glass rings and is not stopped at once, the man at sea will drown. It is said that extending a hand to arrest the ring can save the drowning sailor.
Thought for the Day on evening family greetings
A brief Thought for the Day notes that greeting family members in the evening as pleasantly as daytime interactions would lead to happier homes and warmer family life.
Daily Thought on Kindness by Wordsworth
A concise reflection quotes Wordsworth on the value of small unnamed acts of kindness, framing them as the best part of a good man's life.
Stray Bits of Wisdom
Quote attributed to Emerson on expression and the skill to quote others. A brief reflective note on speaking well and the value of quoting renowned thoughts.
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Emerson
Spud Boys Plan a Fishing Trip to Minnesota
Washington Iowa June 7 1923 Dear Journal the Spud family writes of preparations for a two week fishing trip in Minnesota a place new to them and near last year’s site Grandpa turns 98 at a family dinner Grandma’s cooking shines while Bill overindulges Henry plans to sing with a sister at the piano and the group hopes to resume letters from Minnesota starting next week if weather allows
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Washington
Dear Journal
Minnesota
Grandpa
Grandma
Spud
Bill
Henry
Spud Sisters
Spud Boys
Shrine Convention Draws Ten Thousand In Washington
Frank Kurtz receives a Washington paper detailing a Shrine convention with ten thousand spectators. The report notes President Harding and General Pershing reviewing the parade, 110 bands, 60 drum corps, 75 glee clubs, and 320 musical groups, as Shriner merriment fills the capital.
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Frank Kurtz
Washington
DD Co
Shrine
Harding
General Pershing
Shriners
Question Head of Checker Cab Co Today in Chicago
In Chicago on June 8 Moris Mar kir, president of the Checker Taxi cab maker, whose home was damaged by a bomb, was to be questioned at the state attorney's office about reports of an effort to oust the ruling faction through slugging and bombing. Frank Sexton of the checker force was shot and killed Wednesday night.
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Chicago
Moris Markir
Checker Taxicab Manufacturing Company
State Attorney's Office
Frank Sexton
Checker Force
Packing Furniture For Moving
When packing furniture for moving, old stockings prove invaluable for wrapping chair and table legs. They do not tear or expose surfaces to scratching like paper does.
Kick of the Mule Quote Teases Time’s Hit in Life
A New York Herald line notes a mule’s lifespan of about thirty-five to forty years and that each year brings a new kick, using a wry reflection on aging. The aphorism frames time as a string of small shocks within a long life.
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New York Herald
Kalona Man Receives 30 Day Jail Term for Drunkenness
George Leffler of Kalona is serving thirty days in the county jail for drunkenness. He was sentenced yesterday by Mayor Ben Boone of Kalona.
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George Leffler
Kalona
Ben Boone
Palmer sisters win college Y M C A posts at Lake Geneva
Onieta Palmer of Monmouth College is named one of seven delegates to the Lake Geneva YMCA conference this August. Her sister Vera Palmer is elected athletic secretary of the college Y M C A council and is one of three freshmen elected to the council for next year.
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Onieta Palmer
Monmouth College
Lake Geneva
Vera Palmer
College Y. We. A. Council
Keota United Presbyterians Celebrate Golden Anniversary
Keota United Presbyterians plan June 24 25 events to mark the church founded in 1878 with founder K Leacox as longtime elder and session clerk. A celebration will feature past pastors including Dr W C Williamson and Rev H H Brownell with a community dinner and program.
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Keots
United Presbyterian Church
K. Leacox
Washington
Robi. Barnes
Los Angeles
C. H. Mitchell
Robert Hood
A. T. Graham
J. N. Duncan
HH. H. Brownell
C. ”. Hoffman
Leacox
Sam MckKee
Theophilis Kirkpatrick
Abraham Lincoln
Douglas
Toulon
America
Lincoln
Mr. Leac
Washington County
Keota
Andy Blattner
Dutch Creek
W. C. Williamson
H. H. Brownell
Conservative pretensions hide ignorance, critics say
A parliamentary observer argues that some individuals claim conservatism while displaying a lack of understanding in policy matters. The critique highlights gaps in knowledge behind political labels and urges clearer principles over factional branding.
Death of James Gordon at 75 in Washington Iowa
James Gordon died at his South Avenue C home after a prolonged illness. Born August 29, 1848 in Belmont county Ohio he was one of eight children and left a wife Martha Simpson, three children L W Gordon A M Gordon Ella B Gordon, and five grandchildren. Funeral at his residence on Sabbath at 3 pm conducted by Rev Willard Wylie with burial in Elm Grove cemetery. Casket open at Jones McElhinney parlors Saturday.
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James Gordon
South Avenue C
Belmont County
Ohio
John Gordon
Margaret Campbell Gordon
T. W. Gordon
Zenith
Kansas
Albert Moore
Ida Gordon
United Presbyterian Church
Adams County
Iowa
New Bethel
Washington
Second United Presbyterian Church
Martha Simpson
L. W. Gordon
West Chester
A. M. Gordon
Ainsworth
Ella B. Gordon
Willard Wylie
Elm Grove
Jones & McElhinney
Escapes From 3rd Story Window of Des Moines Jail
Des Moines Iowa June 8 Dave Campbell aged 29 of Grinnell Iowa leaped more than thirty feet from a jail window and escaped shortly before noon He faced a thirty day sentence for petty larceny and chose the daring jump over imprisonment.
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Des Moines
Dave Campbel
Grinnell
Iowa
Campbell
Presbyterian and the Public Pulpit guest to speak this Sabbath
The pulpit committee announces Rev. J. N. Maclain D D of Missoula Montana will occupy the pulpit this Sabbath morning and evening. The committee hopes for full houses at both services and invites all in the community to worship with them. Dr McLain is pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Missoula and recently served as a commissioner to the General Assembly in Indianapolis. He is visiting the east and will stop over Sabbath on his return. Pulpit Committee of the Presbyterian church. 9712
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J. N. Maclain
D. D
Missoula
Montana
McLain
First Presbyterian Church
Indianapolis
The
Presbyterian Church
Mailing Packages Safety and Wrapping Tips
The article advises mailing parcels a distance through the mail to wrap them in several papers, each addressed and tied, so if the outer wrap pings off the destination will still be known. It emphasizes careful labeling and multiple layers for reliable delivery and tracking.
Character In Handshake
The handshake reveals character through the simple act of touch, a primitive sense that exposes personality beyond a mere greeting. It signals trust, confidence, and intention in everyday exchanges, making this ordinary gesture a keystone of social conduct and personal impression.
Preserved for All Ages in the Pages of Books
A compact reflection quotes Carlyle on how human achievement and thought endure in written form. The excerpt frames books as magical preserves of mankind’s knowledge and memory across ages.
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Carlyle
Matchmaker instinct in women drives marriage drive
The passage argues that women are natural matchmakers, working toward pregnancy and family creation. Even those without a direct chance still contribute vicariously, with the oldest spinsters seen as perpetuating the race through this social impulse.
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William J. Locke
Silence in the Factory Alibi for Wife Not Sa Written
A fragmentary quote from the Boston Evening Transcript hints at an alibi issue tied to a factory visit with implications for a wife. The wording suggests a tense moment of truth and public interest in the case.
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Gelden
Boston Evening Transcript
Birds and Trolley Wires in Electric Light Dangers
A biological survey notes small birds rarely die when landing on trolley wires as circuits are not completed. A larger bird touching two wires could be electrocuted. Eagles have often been killed in this way.
Hookworm as a World Menace in Tropical Lands
An article notes that about 1.7 billion people inhabit the world and more than 900 million live where hookworm infections threaten health and productivity. It warns that tropical and subtropical development raises malaria and sleeping sickness concerns, marking these diseases as major international issues.
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Rift Magazine
Bookshelve for Children Teaches Proper Book Care
A tip advises placing low bookshelves around room walls and insisting children return books after story hour to keep spaces tidy and organized.
Early Morning Fire Brings Alarm to Brighton Creamery
Central woke residents after four. A Brighton fire broke out, causing concern as fire crews were ready to go, though there was no call. The creamery remains a popular Saturday night gathering, with promises of good service and fair prices.
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Brighton
Footprints in Time and Delr Tracks in Sand
A rural speaker notes that some men leave lasting footprints in history while others merely scatter shallow traces around neighborin' contexts, likening impact to footprints in sand versus scattered tracks near chicken coops.
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Eben
Sid ney Smith Quote on Talent and Nature
A fragment quotes Sidney Smith advising to stay true to one’s nature and talents. It emphasizes that following one’s inherent line leads to success while pursuing other paths results in failure. The aphorism reflects self belief and consistency.
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Sidney Smith
It Is a Great Gift to Be Friendly Across People
The speaker laments greeting and working with diverse individuals, praising broad social reach while noting the dullness of always courting the same kind of people. The reflection suggests art and life benefit from variety and openness.
How to stop shoe creak with oils and holes
To take out creak apply lipseed sweet oil or melted lard to the soles and allow shoes to stand overnight. Some punch a small hole through the sole and the wearer lining above it and claim this will stop the creak or squeak.
Which Is the Heaviest Metal
The text discusses metal densities noting dozens lighter than aluminum. It states lithium is very light, with about one-fifth the weight of aluminum. It adds gold is not the heaviest, being about twice as heavy as lead, while platinum and iridium are heavier than gold.
Squirrels Supply Brushes Not Camels in Hair Work
A note clarifies that camel hair brushes owe their popularity to squirrels hair. The piece suggests the widely used brushes derive from squirrel fur rather than any camel product, countering a common misassumption about brush origins.
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Arch
Checker Cab Co
Geneva
Ust
BY Alex Miller
Northwest Corner
Jas. Gordon
Presbyterian
Evening Journal
Usta
A. J. Fields
Call
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Fred Wagner
Vanes
Brown
Jersey
Call Ray Perry
Patch
Chance
Baptist Church
G. P. Mitchell
Valley National Bank
Es Moines
Washington Steam Laundry
Inquire Journal
Ross Brown
McFall
Alabama
Chalmers & Rittenhouse
Berry Pickers
Green. S. Chance
L. B. Beard
Ward
Main St
M. McCleery
Inquire Journal Office
Ralph Zeck’s
F. Gibson Produce House
Petrified Forest
Agate Bridge
Nature Magazine
Central
Reister & Sons
Migs
Renae
Arthur Welgall
Washington Iron and Metal Company
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