Social and wedding notices from Kalona community events
Several social items detail meetings and celebrations. 4H Jolly Jokers held a half day gathering at Merton Harvey's home on June 4 to plan Rally Day. next meeting June 18. Washington county nurses alumni met at Miss Slaras Yoder’s Kalona home. five graduates plan to attend the Sigourney district meeting on June 14. Marjorie Elizabeth Green and Sam R. Erwin wed at the Simpson home in Washington with Rev. John B. Simpson officiating. reception and flowers described. couple to live on a farm south of town. The Merry Mixer club hosted fifteen members and twelve children at Mrs. Milt Dayton’s with games and readings. next meeting July 2 at Mrs. Art Romine’s. Woman's Relief Corps notes state conventions, charity work, Memorial Day commemoration, and Flag Day events. various officers and helpers named. Numerous social visits and gatherings are recorded including Mrs. Harley O’Laughlin’s honoring Flossie Sherbeck, Prigenia Morrison entertaining Margaret Reynolds, and D. C. Griggs hosting Snowball social night with family and games. The E. O. W. club celebrated a husband’s birthday with music from a Bohemian orchestra via radio from Iowa City.
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Washington County Hospital
SlarasYoder
Kalona
Acons
Sigourney
Marjorie Elizabeth Green
Sam R. Erwin
John F. Simpson
West
Washington Street
John 8. Green
Washington
Win Erwin
South of Washington
John B. Simpson
North Side United Presbyterian Church
Pittsburgh
A. W. Tenke
Arthur R. Krause
Dierwin
Naomi Simpson
Betty Stephens
Helen Green
Louise Bell
Mrs Simpson
Erwin
Atendance
John E. Simpson
Ada Green
Kirkwood
Lauree Bell
Packwood
Merry Mixer Club
Milt Dayton
J. A. Walker
Chas
Woman's Relief Corps
Maud Schmoeller
W. N.C
Ottumwa
Relief Committee
Exyth Miller
Florence Hont
Fdyth Miller
Grayson
Lela Kruser
Hilma Larson
Hair Care Ad Claims Danderine Strengthens Scalp
The ad touts Danderine as a solution to balding and dull hair. It promises a stronger scalp, reduced shedding, and tamed frizz with a ringing testimonial about visible improvements after use. It references a five mill bottle yearly consumption claim and emphasizes color and texture benefits.
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Alliony
Through a Blind Man's Eyes
Sara wrestles with ending her sister Berenice's engagement to Edward Thompson who is returning sightless. In a tense turn Edward confesses love and proposes. Sara, mistaken for Berenice, must confess the truth and resist a dangerous temptation as the wedding plans loom.
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Mary
Edward
Berenice
Charles
Edward ‘Thorp
Bill
Barentce
Edward Thompson
Sara
Ava
Berenicee
Deag
Berenice Sara
Fadder
Rebekahs Invite Secret Work Recital and Pot Luck
Members are urged to attend at 6 30 PM Thursday in the halls for the secret work recital. Miss Elizabeth Matheneny, assembly secretary, will attend. Others may come and bring sandwiches and a dish to pass. A cream social follows on the Bethel church lawn, Friday June 19 near Washington.
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Rebekahs
Elizabeth Matheneny Awembly
Bethel Church Lawn
Washington
Marriage Plans Revealed in Turbulent Confession
In a tense scene Sara comforts Tim as secret engagements unravel. Berenice confronts the truth about her bargain with a blind partner, while Faward quietly questions his feelings. Sara vows to return for a final operation to restore sight, and Tim declares his devotion, leaving Berenice in anger as love overtakes pride.
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Tim
Harles
Faward
Sara
Berenice
Little Ladies of Yesteryear Decline in Modern Times
A comic sheet admonishes girls as “Little Ladies” and contrasts polite, reserved behavior with today’s rowdier style. It mocks strict manners, noting they neither interrupt elders nor demand attention, and ends with a wry farewell that such ideals seem to have died out with aunties.
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Yesteryear
Ellers
Bal
Gnu and Blue Buck Fight Ends With Injuries in London
A bizarre clash occurred at the London zoo or park where a brandied gnu and a nilghat blue buck, two large antelope species, fought. The gnu head struck and horns damaged the rival, and a young alghal bull was injured in the melee and taken to the sanctuary.
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Gau
London
Napoleon Feared Cats After Wagram Victory
The England Guardian describes Napoleon Bonaparte’s famed aversion to felines. At Schonbrunn after the Wagram victory, he reportedly shrieked for help as an officer found him half undressed and striking at an unseen object behind bed curtains, convinced a pussycat lurked there.
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Napoleon
Wagram
Schonbrunn
Austria
England
Guardian
Pocket Mice Thrive Without Water In Desert Nests
A desert pocketmouse sustains itself without drinking water by using its cheek pocket to store and process food. The creature, described by Grit, can live on dry seed mixtures for years, showing no instinct or desire for water or vegetation.
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Desert
Canaries
Raptit Chitrs Regular hearsat milralay evening at Ts10
The Rapti Milionary see will meet Payment 2 the home of Mrs Cy Bush Modern Wood to camp this Thursday evening. E G Fox clerk. The W RC second ward social will be Held Saturday June 14 at 2 o'clock in the court house. Special invitation to comrades ladies of patriotic organizations and the public. Let us celebrate the birthday of the flag. 100% Units No 2 and 10 of the Mo Aid society will hold their meetings together at the church Friday after-
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Raptit
Cy Bush
Modern Wood
E. G. Fox
Rootzi
W. RC. Second Ward
Court House
Aid Society
Dangers of careless laxative use urged by doctors
Warns against choosing any laxative on impulse for symptoms like bad breath headaches dizziness nausea and gas. Recommends doctor guided selection and cites Dr Caldwell's Bispepsin as a safe effective option for all ages. Notes it is herbal and widely sold in generous bottles at drug stores.
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Jolly Jokers
Tugghome
Merton Harvey
Fox
June Duvall
Hazel Wymore
Nola Johnson
Lyra Schafer
Lola Rainge
Wilma Romine
Leota Rainge
Lola
Letha
Margaret Ferguson
Art Romine
Harley. O'Laughan
Flossie Sherbeck
California
Bremerton
Wash
O'Laughlin
Harlan O'Laughlin
Prigenia Morrison
Margaret Reynolds
Margaret Alice Stewart
Ar den
Miss Reynolds
Mary Louise Harwood
D. C
Ernest Garrett
E. O. W. Club
Iowa City
Dell Denison
Danderine
Washington . Butter News
Ton County
A. B. Hall
Pres
Ansil Morratt
Associated Chemists
Liberty Building
Indianapolis
Indiana
Cantoni & Cantoni
Candy Kitchen
Iowa
Washington County
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