Society Notes From Washington Yet to Come
The BE O W club met at Mrs Bertha Pratt home with ten members. A luncheon followed. Next meeting at Miss Lou Arthurs home. Mrs Joe McElhinney hosted a one o clock luncheon for Mrs Caughey Southwell of Omaha at noon. Forty eight guests were served with a lavender yellow theme and a three course lunch. Delta Alpha Sunday school class held a June social at the Methodist church with readings by Wilda Busby Wanette Tucker Lucille Busby Ireta Willits and a cornet solo by Mrs R Anderson. The Enslins eighteenth wedding anniversary was celebrated with a surprise visit from Clark and Enslin store workers. Harmony club met with Mrs James Brooks featuring songs by Mrs Geo Massons daughters and piano by Mrs Masson. Younger Set Bridge club hosted by Mr and Mrs Earl Simmerman at their country home with nine tables of bridge and out of town guests. June 7 birthday names include Harry and John McCall Fred Downing Elliot Grayson and J W Morton celebrated at the John McCall home with the Spud family fishing party. The party planned a northern fishing trip for two weeks. Mrs Fred Reid hosted a one o clock bridge luncheon on South Iowa Avenue with forty guests and California poppy decorations. Out of town guests included Mrs Walter Gardner, Mrs Merle Frank, Alma Brindley, Mrs Caughey Southwell, Mrs A E Forgey and daughters invited Rev and Mrs Murim Regah to a six thirty dinner. table roses centerpiece. Mrs Charles Corvette hosted Miss Mattie Williams of Ohio and Miss Bessie Wallace of Dakota along with Ruth Vincent Leta Carris and Florence Babb. The Wallace and Williams sisters plan a six month trip to Egypt and the surrounding countries sailing September tenth.
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Delta Alpha
Methodist Church
Wilda Busby
Wanette Tucker
Lucille Busby
Ireta Willits
R. Anderson
Olive Peterson
Earl Simmerman
Ruth Anderson
Omaha
Caughey Southwell
Merle Miller Frank
Waterloo
Washington
Harry
John McCall
Fred Downing
Elliot Grayson
J. W. Morton
McCall
Spud
M. R. Meek
Lou Meek
J. L. Brookhart
Will Gibson
Gary O'Loughlin
Harry McCall
Wills Todd
Will Libe
Fred Reid
South
Iowa Avenue
California
Frank Carter
Reid
Mise Alma Brindley
Chicago
A. E. Forgey
Carol
Lucille
Mu Rim Regah
Charles Corvette
Mattie Williams
Ohio
Bessie Wallace
Dakota
Corvette
Ruth Vincent
Leta Carris
Keota
Florence Babb
Wallace
Williams
Egypt
Taxes Shrink Monmouth Illinois City Budget
Monmouth Illinois council adopts annual appropriation reducing corporate funds by about $8,000 due to assessed value cuts and tax-exemption shifts. The Journal notes rising farm taxes nationwide with increases in New Jersey Indiana Michigan and Colorado and cites USDA data showing Arkansas the highest rise.
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Monmouth City
Peoria
Illinois
New Jersey
Indiana
Michigan
Town
Ohio
Colorado
Arkansas
United States Department of Agriculture
The Aurora Borealis and Its Origins
An early explanation notes that before electricity the aurora borealis was thought to be supernatural. It remains partly mysterious with current belief centered on the interaction of positive and negative electricity. The phenomenon concentrates near the poles but can be seen moderately across much of the earth.
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Poles
Hard to Determine Turtle's Age
The bureau of fisheries states no reliable method to age a hardshell turtle. Scientists examine shell plates under a microscope and look for growth rings. As the animal grows, scale expansion leaves rings that are counted like tree rings.
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Bureau of Fisheries
Origin of Yard Defined by Royal Decree
The yard origin traces to a royal decree defining it as the length of King Henry's arm. Today the British yard equals the distance at 62 degrees Fahrenheit between two lines on a bronze bar at the Standards Office in Westminster, London.
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Henry
Standards Office
Westminster
London
Perfect Happiness in Home Life Inspires Ambition
A quotation from Johnson asserts that happiness at home is the ultimate aim guiding all ambition and the driving force behind every endeavor and effort.
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Johnson
Fire damages J. B. Brier shoe store in Brighton
Fire started in the basement of the J. B. Brier shoe store in Brighton around 4 am damaging stock and basement to store room. Owner Mr. Brier was away in Keokuk. the blaze was stopped quickly but caused smoke and water damage. Building owned by Mrs. Mary Friend. insurance reportedly insufficient.
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Brighton
J. B. Brier
Mr. Brier
Keokuk
Brier
Washington
C. V. Roberts
Mary Friend
Herrick's Daffodils and His Floral Muse
The note recalls Herrick as the true flower port with the finest thoughts on daffodils. It praises his lingering fondness for flowers and his verses on daisies primroses tulips violets and strawberry beds, highlighting To Daffodils as a gem of English literature from John o Londons Weekly.
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Herrick
John O London
Weekly
Understanding Put and Call Stock Options
A put gives the holder the right to sell a set amount of stock at a specified price within the contract's time frame. A call gives the holder the right to buy a set amount of stock at a specified price within the contract's time frame.
The Lure and the Angler in Old Black Bass
A brief excerpt from Old Black Bass by Robert Cunningham contrasts the angler with the lake’s allure. It describes the blue green water, the campfire beneath pines, and the angler’s patient cleverness as he entices fish and treats the young with gentleness.
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Robert ‘Benjamin Cunningham
Church Treasurer Philander on Salary Promise
A Kansas City Star excerpt features Philander the church treasurer joking about raising the oil minister’s salary when funds allow. He emphasizes paying what was promised last year, reflecting cautious church budgeting and the head deacon’s cautious stance.
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Gest
Philander
Kansas City
Remarkable horsemanship and endurance feats
A Swedish king is noted for a drenching display of stamina riding a relay of horses from Demstica in Turkey to Strelsun on the Battle, a 1300 mile route covered in two weeks at about 90 miles per day. This achievement highlights extraordinary horse riding endurance by Charles XI of Sweden.
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Charles XI of
Sweden
Demstica
Turkey
Strelsun
Azores Named for Hawks in Early Portuguese Records
The Azores were first called Acores, a term tied to many hawks seen by early observers. The discoverer and exact date remain uncertain, but Acores means hawk in Portuguese, reflecting the birds abundant around the islands.
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Azores
Acores
Islands
Acore
Ocean Waves and Swello Distinction in Seas
The text explains that swell refers to ocean waves not produced by local wind, though set in motion by distant storms. It contrasts practical usage with synonyms while noting the origin and travel of waves from remote storm activity.
Worth Thinking Over Quote on Freedom and Fitness
Editorial note cites Macaulay comparing the idea that people should be fit to use freedom before being free. It warns the notion is as flawed as a fool delaying entry to water until he learns to swim. The piece uses a proverb-like verdict to urge timely action over overcautious restraint.
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Maxi
Macaulay
Firemen meet for decoration day at fire house
Regular reserve and honorary members convene at the fire house at 12 30 Sunday June 10 for decoration day. Attendees should bring a car and flowers.
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Fire House
Not Well to Be Too Observing Quote
A compact note citing Pope on the risk of over inspecting others work. The adage warns that excessive curiosity in business crowds or labor can bring consequences, likening it to being stung by bees from too close observation.
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Pope
Knowledge and Action Define What Counts
A compact reflection on knowledge not as fact but as potential realized through deeds. The speaker emphasizes transformation through practice, asserting that understanding gains value only when applied.
May Be Something In This Exchange Saying Go Out Behind Barn
A terse exchange urges self-accountability with sharp humor. The speaker mocks passing blame and suggests a blunt self-correction as likely to yield some benefit.
Public official mocks rattlesnake harmonica claim
A government official dismisses an estimate of 48,000 rattlesnakes in the Thocky mountains and questions the idea any could learn to play a harmonica.
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Thocky
Kellogg's Bran Promises Constipation Relief and Health Benefits
An advertising feature extols Kellogg's Bran as a permanent relief for constipation when eaten regularly two tablespoons daily. It claims benefits include toxin removal, improved digestion, and prevention of related ailments, noting bran can be eaten as ceres or mixed with other cereals and is used in hotels and eateries.
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Kellogg's
Witch
Kellogg’s
Human Will and Destiny Grit and Self Mastery
The passage asserts that individuals waste potential by not using inner gifts. It argues that inner resolve determines destiny, urging self-reliance and inner effort as remedies for limitations. Our will is described as the master of fate, emphasizing personal grit.
Safety. Mrs Pluyleigh keeps dog tied to curb
In a brief remark, Mrs. Pluyleigh says she always keeps her dog tied up to prevent theft or attack. She notes unease over potential tramps approaching dogs or stealing bones, reflecting everyday street security concerns.
Better Travel Alone Phrase Appears in Boston Transcript
A Boston Transcript wit notes that a man who meets trouble all along the way has a poor companion for the rest of the journey suggesting a solitary path may avoid ongoing distress.
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Boston Transcript
Beecher Quote on Counter Ethics and Burglary
A Beecher quotation argues that attempting to beat a man for goods at an unfair price is burglary as surely as breaking into a shop to steal. It states cheating occurs on both sides of the counter and is common.
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Jess
Henry Ward Beecher
Old-Time Wedding Custom Sealed by Bagpipes and Wheat
Tudor era brides entered churches bareheaded, preceded by bagpipes and fiddlers. In some regions they bore wheat sheaves on their heads, corn was cast in their faces, and crowds cried plenty plenty as the couple entered.
Witty Exchange At The Dance
Two maids chatter about dances and attention from young men. One laments others paying court, while the other quips that imagination already counts them, making offers of admiration useless. The banter showcases light social humor.
Novel Waterproofing Method Patented in Bolivia
A new method of waterproofing cloth is reported in Bolivia by the direct application of fresh latex from the rubber tree, followed by passing the fabric over smoke from a wood fire. The latex must be under 24 hours old. Early garments made this way are reportedly durable in rain.
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Bolivia
Beauty as a balm of daily life in Octavia Hill’s view
The quote emphasizes beauty as a divine gift meant to refresh the soul. It argues beauty should surround us in everyday life to bring peace, reflecting Octavia Hill’s belief in living amid nature’s harmony.
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Octavia Hill
Famous Roman Highway Opens From Reine to Capus
The Appian Way, Rome's oldest military highway, began under Appius Claudius Caeus in 312 B C. The original stretch ran from Reine to Capus, about 120 leagues, reflecting early Roman engineering.
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Appius Claudius Caeus
B. C
Re ‘Ne
Capus
Meals Delivered Service Invites Home Dining
Chelsea offers a home cooked meals service with à la carte or table d hôte options at reasonable prices. A boy on a bicycle delivers hot dishes to your dwelling on request, presenting a menu and serving the chosen meals.
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Chelsea
London Mall
Roosevelt on Fearlessness and Duty
A concise reflection on courage and duty noting that natural fearlessness is beneficial but not essential to perform responsibilities. Roosevelt emphasizes that any person can stand beside the fearless and carry out required tasks with efficiency if chosen.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Finding the Right Path Quote by Carlyle
A compact reflection on choosing the wisest path in life. It asserts that at any moment there exists a best course for a person, and true movement comes when one is led to follow it, phrased in Carlyle’s distinctive voice.
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Carlyle
Real Moabite Stone Unearthed in 1868 Di bar Find
The so called Real Moabite Stone is a black Saaaitic block unearthed at Di bar in 1868 by tev. P. A. Kliev. It measures 3.3 feet by 1.2 feet and contains 84 Phoenician lines chronicling Mesha king of Moab’s descent from Arab king of Israel. At least two replicas have been in Paris.
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Dibar
Tev. P. A. Kliev
Mesha
Moab
Israel
Paris
Five-Baby Birth Report From Rohtak Punjab
A Brahmin woman at King Edward Memorial Hospital Rohtak Punjab in India delivered five baby boys on November 23. The infants are described as perfectly formed of fairly large size, and both mother and babies were reported doing well on the 23rd.
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India
King Edward Memorial Hospital
Rohtak
Punjab
Early Public Library in Athens in 357 B.C.
A public library operated in ancient Athens as early as 357 B.C. This record notes the existence of a formal collection of books and reading space in classical Greece, highlighting early library activity and civic learning.
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Athens
B. C
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Earl Dill
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2Nd Ave
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A. W. Clow
Star Rubber Company
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