Whale exhibit features Colossus the giant back whale
A special railroad car exhibit arrives near Rock Island depot in Washington for one day Sunday June 10 featuring Colossus the largest back whale plus other marine life including a large octopus. Prof W E Ruhl London Flea Circus and an Egyptian mummy over 2000 years old are also shown with lectures by Captain Law Nichols and his crew.
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Rock Island Depot
Washington
W. E. Ruhl
London
Law Nichols
Poodle Adopts Triplet Kittens in Houston Foster Tale
In Houston Texas a poodle adopted three kittens after its single litter died. The dog fought off the mother cat and caretaker Mrs Harriet Donaughy says the kittens thrive under the poodle foster care.
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Hmouston, Texas
Harriet Dona
Ughey
A Cinderella and the Backwoods Fortune Scheme
Ann Haskel and Nance Jordan plot to claim a fortune from bank papers as Ann plots a future for John Herbert. Levering’s visit reveals the money, stirring hidden ambitions in Ann while Herbert travels with his mother to the city. The tale follows a backwoods family taking risks for freedom.
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Mr. Levering
Ann
Ann Haskel
Nance
Gawd
Nance Jordan
Bresh
Jeff
Herb
Jedge Shannon
Ed Haskel
John Herbert
Ann Haske
Levering
Haske
Wilderness Station
West Highland News Highlights From Community Visitors and Events
Mrs Everette Black hosts group with the McCreedys and Rebes at a memorial ice cream supper. A McCreedy reunion, wedding anniversary greetings, and local visits are noted across West Highland. Hospital and birthday milestones are mentioned along with a change in residence plans for the Rebes.
Braden Notes Social Visits Across Wellman Area
Cordelie H Braden reports weekend gatherings in Wellman and nearby towns. Mrs Ella Noel and son Vertie visited Perry Ayers in Wellman while Edd Herr and Wim visited Cedar Rapids friend Fred Herr who is bedridden. Thelda Freel left for a Colorado vacation with Ada Pike Gladys Smith and others. Mrs Grant Graham planned a southern car trip. Grehams expected a three month trip.
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Grant Graham
Greham
Local visits and calls around Kalona area
Ed Beranek spent Friday night at home. Mr and Mrs Alex Maheffy and their son Jr visited the Joe Soukup residence on Wednesday evening. Clayton Soukup called on Johnni Liska last Thursday forenoon. Joe Liska was a business caller in Kalona on Wednesday.
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West Highland
Milford McCreedy
Everette Coon
Lewis Coon
Washington
Murray Lewis
Alton Rebe
Charr
W. M. McCreedy
Sterling Holmes
M. Foster
Ed Beranek
Alex Maheffy and Son Jr
Joe Soukup
Clayton Soukup
Johnni
Liska
Joe Liska
Kalona
Andrs
Emil Fink
J. W. Combs
Gillis
J. & Hoyle
Dwight
Quy Hoyle
Henry Kiehe
Ed Prebyl
Delores
Duane Shalla
Merle Kallaus
Joe Souup
Clayton
Elmer Kiene
Ed Kallaus
Chas. Kallaus
Riverside
Franklin District No. 5 Community Notes
A Franklin District No. 5 circular reports locals attending free West Chester movies on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Updates include Des Moines trip by Reed Moore,Marguerite Auld visiting Frances Kleese, and eight grade graduate Farnest Fink. Several visits and social exchanges among Hoyle, Fink, Humston, Nebergal, Combs, and Moore are noted.
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Franklin District
No. 5
West Chester
Reed Moore
Des Moines
Marguerite Auld
Delta
Towa
Frances Kleese
Farnest Fink
Grace Hill Social Notes From Fairfield Visitations
Grace Hill notes show Mary Sherlock and Anna Pratt visiting parental Frak in Fairfield with Teddy and Charles. J W Nisle of Washington called on Allen Schaeffer. J O Kirton staying with Amha Sankey while Odis recovers from surgery. Pearl Tressler of Washington came to summer with Mia A Strohm. Lloyd Robertson left hospital and stays with Marion Robertson. Mrs Kas Dickinson Brighton called on J B Sherlock.
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Grace Hill
Anna Pratt
Teddy
Charles
Howe
Fairfield
J. W. Nisle
Washington
Allen Schaeffer
J. O. Kirton
Amha Sankey
Odis
Pearl ‘Tressler
Mia
A Strohm
Lloyd Robertson
Marion Robertson
Kas. Dickinson
Brighton
J. BB. Sherlock
Beranek Hogs Sold and Neighborhood Visits Reported
Joe Beranek sold and delivered hogs to Ka lona Thesday. Neighbors and relatives visited the Beranek home and nearby farms over the weekend including Kallaus Klein Prebyl Soukup and other families. Visitors came from Riverside and Richmond for social gatherings and ball games.
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Egypt
Joe Beranek
Kalona Thesday
Fred Klein
Virginia
Chiu
Kallaus
Patricia Ann
Fed Kallaus
Callers at Our House Welcome Guests Tuesday Evening
John and others visited our home Tuesday evening and the group greeted the arrival of rain with warm welcomes.
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John
Local Social Notes From Sigourney Area Visitants
Mr and Mrs Ros Sheety and Mr and Mrs Le Roy Lenninger with daughters visited in Sigourney while Mr Richard Lenninger welcomed a new baby boy named Richard Junior. The Lenninger family will host visits this week as others helped with chores and attended a ball game.
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Charly Lenninger
Esther
le Roy Lenninger
Sigourney
Richard Lenninger
Richard Junior
Otto Sheetz
Helen
PO “M. Ross Sheetz
Leland Sheetz
Ottumwa
Dorothy Lenninger
Street Numbers Run Consecutively on Tremont opposite Boston Common
On Tremont Street opposite Boston Common the street numbers run in sequence rather than alternately, because no buildings can be erected on the COPANOU.
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Boston
Tremont Street
Boston Common
Kellogg’s ALL-BRAN Promotes Constipation Relief
An ad emphasizes first doctor questions on constipation and presents ALL-BRAN as a safe, fiber rich cereal from Kellogg in Battle Creek. It claims bulk from bran aids regular habits, with two tablespoons daily and use with meals for chronic cases.
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Allbran
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Princess slip pattern for taffeta and lingerie silk
The advertisement promotes a princess slip design with a fitted bodice and shoulders sewn in one with the slip for a secure, versatile garment. It suggests fabrics like taffeta or lingerie silk, sizes 12 to 44, yardage 2 1/2 to 2 3/4, and offers Pattern No. 5597 from the New York Fashion Bureau with prices of 10 and 15 cents for the book and pattern.
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New York Fashion Bureau
West 39Th St
New York
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