Nurses Gather In Washington Today Luncheon At Noon
The first Iowa district nurses convention continues this afternoon at the Commercial Club in Washington despite threatening weather. About 40 or 50 nurses are expected for a noon luncheon with Dr. W W Bowers delivering the welcome and A R Miller speaking briefly. The main purpose is the business meeting with papers anticipated, and attendance may shrink due to weather. list of attendees includes Blanche Culbertson Oskaloosa June Norris Oskaloosa Alice Pattee Iowa City Mabel Narverud Oska loosa Edith Anderson Washington Anna Dylhoff Washington Edna Morgan Washington Flora Smith Oskaloosa Bessie Longer Washington Mrs Jennie Ward Seana Edith Peterson Ainsworth Lucille Martin Washington Frances Minick Washington Nellie Dodder Washington Alice Kempf Katona Effie Haines Washington Margaret Stoddard Mr Pleasant Faye Curran Brelington Mrs Mae Jay Washington Elsie Thompson Burlington Mary Elder Burlington Olive Graber Burlington Mabel Jusk Ottumwa Alice Marquadt Burlington Julia Ita Burlington Misa 8S A McKeown Mediapolis Miriam Zitehe Keokuk Elizabeth Finlay Washington Hazel Frazier Burlington.
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Iowa
Severaa
Agnes Swift
Miss Elder
Burlington
A. R. Miller
Commercial Club
Blanche Culbertson
Oskaloosa
June Norris
Alice Pattee Lown
Mabel Narverud
Edith Anderson
Washington
Anna Dylhoff
Edna Morgan
Flora Smith
Bessie Longer
Jennie Ward
Seana Edith Peterson
Ainsworth
A. McKeown
Mediapolis
Miriam Zitehe
Keokuk
Elizabeth Finlay
Hazel Frazier
Regan Conducted Elmora Thoma Funeral Service
The article corrects a previous report stating Rev. A. R. Oates led the service. Rev. M. R. Regan conducted Elmora Thoma's funeral while Oates was on vacation in Wisconsin.
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M. R. Regan
Elmora Thoma
A. R. Oates
Wisconsin
Mr. Oates
Horses Have Musical Ears in Cavalry Signals
Cavalry horses exhibit acute hearing as they rapidly respond to bugle calls, demonstrating heightened musical perception of the mounts in military routines.
Texas Cattle Men Return to South Texas Ranches
Messrs Shirley Brown and Offield of Crowell Texas known there as the Texas cowboys have returned to their ranches after selling 350 head of cattle here 240 sold at auction 80 to Letts Johnson Columbus Junction and 30 to Churchill near Dublin They expect to ship another lot in a few weeks The boys are typical Texas ranch men and have made many friends among the stock men here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Shirley, Brown and Offield
Crowell
Texas
Texas Cowboys
Letts & Johnson
Columbus Junction
Churchill
Dublin
Spraying Record in Apple Orchard Wins Equal Share
John Brookhart seeks a rival in the spraying trade as he reports 11200 gallons used this season and forecasts much more. He has sprayed over two thousand trees three times, claiming his system yields good apples and proves agribusiness pays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brookhart
John
Ag Paya
Signs of Prosperity in Local Taxi Line
Signs of prosperity appear in the Strickler taxi line with demand overwhelming supply. Last week the Iowa City route saw twenty passengers vying for seven available seats to Town City, hinting a thriving future as the Kalona road is expected to be graveled soon.
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Strickler
Iowa City
Town City
Kalona
Riverside leader notes Henry Swift to fiddle at Fairfield Fourth
The Riverside Leader reports Henry Swift will perform as a fiddler at Fairfield’s July Fourth celebration. He will play old fashioned tunes like Old Zip Coon and Turkey in the Straw, appealing to longtime residents and promising lively, high grade music for the old timers.
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Riverside
Henry Swift
Fairfield
Fishee
Girls Not Wanted in India Infanticide Common Fate of Daughters
In a community of 10,000 people infanticide against girls was prevalent with girls being the chief victims and a period noted where not a single girl was born or survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Where Lark Is Unique
Larks stand out as the only birds that sing while in flight. Their melodious notes accompany swift, horizontal flight, marking a rare vocal behavior in avian life.
Seven rules to cut auto fatalities warn motorists
A survey by automotive engineers says drivers can save about 11 000 lives this year in the United States by following seven brake safety rules. Faulty brakes caused roughly three fourths of 1922 auto fatalities. recommendations include regular brake tests every 1 000 miles and ensuring equal pressure on both brakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otorists
United States
J. W. Perry
Jobes-Mauville Company
Cam
LODGES PLAN TO DECORATE GRAVES
Memorial services are announced for tomorrow by Washington groups. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs meet at 2:00 pm, proceed to the Christian church for services at 2:30 pm led by L. J. Neff, then to Elm Grove cemetery to decorate graves. Knights of Pythias gather at Castle hall at 4:00 pm to travel to cemeteries. Modern Woodmen to decorate graves Sunday at 3:30 pm.
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Washington
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Lodge Hall
Christian Church
Odd Fellows
Iowa
L. J. Neff
Elm Grove Cemetery
Washington Band
Fire Department
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Modern
Woodmen of America
An Amish Mennonite Leader and Community Ties
Rev. Sebastia Gerig of Sugar Creek church near Wayland, aged 85 and pastor for 52 years, visits an ear specialist with his son Jake. The article portrays his German heritage, English usage, large family with eight daughters and two sons, and his influence in building a strong Amish Mennonite church. It notes neighbors and local clergy, plus a passing remark about regional church language shifts.
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Sebastia Gerig
Jake
Mr. Geerig
Sugar Creek
Wayland
Mr. Gerig
Hess
Joe
Nyes
Arkansas
Dannie Lefehty
Elmer Freinberger
Joe Koebel
Johnson County
Henry Yoder
Kalona
Sanford Yoder
Joseph Brenneman
Daniel Fisher
BE. BE. Stutsman
Yoder
Ralph Livingston
Ralph
Keota U P Preachers List From Keota Journal
Keota s U P Preachers Ss K Leacox of Keota submits a roster of United Presbyterian ministers who have served Keota including Rev H Barnes deceased Rev Robert Hood Sterling Kan Rev C H Mitchell Kansas City Mo Rev H H Brownell Cedar Rapids Iowa Rev A L Graham deceased Rev J M Duncan Lodi Wis and Rev C F Hoffman present pastor all identified by town and status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss. K. Leacox
Keota
United Presbyterian
R. H. Barnes
Robert Hood
Sterling
Kan
C. H. Mitchell
Kansas City
H. H. Brownell
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
A. L. Graham
J. M. Duncan
Lodi
Wis
C. F. Hoffman
Ask THE TELEPHONE DIRECTORS Latest May 29 Directory
The Washington Telephone Co issues a new directory listing all subscribers up to May 29. For accurate information, callers should use the latest issue marked June 1928 and notify if a copy is missing so a replacement can be mailed promptly.
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Washington Telephone OO
Missionaries Sail From England On White Star Majestic
Dr and Mrs A M Cowden report the Presbyterian board confirms a missionary party including Miss Margaret Cowden will sail June 13 from England to New York aboard the Majestic and arrive in America June 19. She returns home after four years of service in Hamadan Persia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Cowden
Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church
Margaret Cowden
England
New York
Majestic
America
Hamadan
Persia
Bankers to Ames for three day state meeting
Bankers from the area prepare to travel to Ames for the State Bankers Association three day meet on the College campus. Officials expect 1800 to 2000 delegates and will accommodate attendees in school dormitories due to limited hotel rooms. Most delegates will drive to Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
State Bankers’ Association
Wellman Boosters Arrive for Fourth of July Welcome
Fred Schroeder and Eardley Bell of Wellman visit town to arrange a booster club event next Tuesday afternoon for Wellman’s Fourth of July celebration. Over 100 people planned, including a fifty piece band of local youths. Citizens urged to extend a welcoming, civic duty.
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Fred Schroeder
Eardley Bell
Wellman
Rural Carrier Examination Open for Washington Iowa 1923
The Civil Service Commission announces a July 14 1923 examination in Washington Iowa to fill rural carrier vacancy on wagon routes up to 24 miles with 1800 per year plus 30 per mile beyond 24. Motor routes pay 2450 to 2600 yearly. Open to qualified citizens domiciled locally. both sexes may apply though sex may be requested for appointment. Applications come from Form 1977 and must be sent to Washington DC.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Washington
Iowa
U. S
Washington, D. C
Commission
DD. C
Waiting Game in Blank's Rotunda
Margaret Hope, avoiding Blank's department store for six months, is drawn to the glove counter by a generous gift. Bob Goodread, a law student, also waits, each suspecting the other of keeping the other in suspense. As the rotunda empties at 5:30, they linger, measuring pride against emotion while the store prepares to close.
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Margaret Hope
Blank’s
Margaret
Blank's
Tures
Bob Goodread
Bob
Illustrated Lecture on the Philippine Islands by Ventura
Native Filipino speaker G. P. Ventura presents a stereopticon show on the Philippine Islands three hundred years ago and today. Native songs and instruments accompany the lecture, described as interesting, instructive and humorous. Open to all at Hampton's ministry venue.
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Philippine Islands
G. P. Ventura
Mr. Ventura
W. H. Hampton
Firemen and band parade and creamery benefit notice
The firemen and band will decorate tomorrow at twelve forty five and parade through the square then ride the rest of the way. The Odd Fellows decorate at two with the band playing. A sacred concert will be in the park. A creamery benefit to the community is noted and no price changes are planned for Monday.
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Odd Fellows
Dinner Date After Store Door Confusion Reunites Lovers
In a crowded city store the rotunda clock marks six as Margaret and Bob, separated by a delayed friend and a locked employee exit, finally meet. After tense moments and a light mockery, Margaret forgives him and they plan to dine together, recalling happier days and agreeing to call home.
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Margaret
Bob Goodread
Bob
Dblank’s
Life's Sunshine Quote by Arkio Echoes Light Metaphor
A concise reflection states that life's sunshine comes from many small bright moments continually. The line credits Arkio as the author and frames happiness as a mosaic of steady, gentle rays rather than a single blaze.
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Arkio
Parlor schemes on money talks between spouses
A playful exchange contrasts two women about asking husbands for money. One notes choosing moments after a round of golf. the other dismisses the idea, claiming her husband never plays well. The banter underscores differing domestic power dynamics in light conversation.
Swagger Promises Fail to Elevate Family Hopes
A brief meditation on swagger and social ascent notes how bold self-promotion often ends in ridicule rather than success. It laments that many promising family records fail to rise above modest positions and that even after achievement, apologies may be required.
The Golfer's Child Inquiry in Boston Evening Transcript
The Golfer's Child Little Esther asks if anyone in their neighborhood ever had four triplets, reflecting on curious gossip in a Boston Evening Transcript item.
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Esther
Boston Evening Transcript
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Regan
Paneras
South
Sowentes
ODD Fellows, Knights OF
Pythias
U. P. Preachers
CPDL
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Prieluistutetris
Heister & Sons
Evening Journal
Inquire Journal Office
NEW Perfection Oil Store
A. J. Fields
Jackson
H. W. Luers
West Chester
Towa
Harisy Davidson
Inquire Journal
Call
Boyd Foster
Delver
Patch
Chance
Green
South Ave
B. Inquire Journal
Aberry
Lord OF
Washington Steam Laundry
Ross Brown
McFall
Alabama
Chalmers & Rittenhouse
John J. Black
Chippewa Falls
Redgort
East Washington Street
Truchats Aodieuwhare
Este
P. M. Powelson
Brooke Foss Westcott
Washington Iron and Metal Company
Iowa Avenue
Abe Glats Dein
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