Impression of Moscow by Sir Edward Arnold
The piece describes Moscow as grotesquely beautiful and barbarously splendid, mixing bazaar-like chaos with sacred landmarks. It tours the Red Square, the Gate of the Redeemer, the Saviour of Smolensk, the towers and bells of Ivan the Great, and the Kremlin with its 700 chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Bazarkand
Bokhara
Mery
Kublai Khan
Xanadu
Smolensk
Beyomd
Ivan the Great
Kremlin
St. Vladimir
Mme. de Stael
Rome
Russia
Medick
Edwin Arnold
General Sam Houston—A Striking Figure in Southwest History
A Culberson recalls General Sam Houston as a defining leader in southwestern history. Born in Virginia, he fought with Andrew Jackson at Horseshoe Bend, served as Tennessee adjutant general and congressman, led Tennessee as governor, and later played pivotal roles in Texas independence, San Jacinto, and public service as a U.S. senator and Texas governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Houston
Far Southwest
Virginia
Tennessee
Andrew Jackson
the Horseshoe Bend
Congress
Teas
Texas
San Jacinto
United States
A. Culberson
Scribner's
John Doe Proceedings in English Law History
The article explains the historical use of John Doe proceedings in British ejectment actions before abolition in 1852. It describes a chain of fictitious claimants, with "John Doe" and "Richard Roe" used to fake title and ouster, sometimes replaced by "Good title" in litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doe
Great Britain
Edward III
John
Richard Roe
Richard
Sigananda Captured in Natal as Rebels Progress Halted
Sigananda a chief Zulu rebel and his son were captured in Natal and taken into the British camp. Syracuse University conferred the honorary LL D upon Chancellor Dr. W. C. Huntington of Nebraska Wesleyan University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigananda
Natal
Syracuse
N. Yo
W. C. Huntington
Nebraska Wesleyan University
DeMarce Hosts Eve Party For Eva Vanlyke At East Third
Society notes say DeMarce will entertain friends at his East Third street home this evening in honor of Eva Vanlyke. Next Wednesday evening June 20 a marriage will take place at the Heights home of Eva’s mother between Miss Mary Jones and Mr Ira L Mibkech formerly of this city now of Mexico Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texwell DeMarce
Eva Vanlyke
East Third Street
the Heights
Mary Jones
Ira L. Mibkech
Mexico, Mo
Andersons Host East Main Street Dinner for Bride and Groom
A company of relatives was delightfully entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner last evening by Dr. and Mrs. W B Anderson at their home on West Main street in honor of Miss Anderson and Mr Vincent who wed tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Anderson
West Main Street
Miss Anderson
Mr. Vincent
Juniors Host Social Evening and Picnic Outing
Young people from First United Presbyterian enjoyed a Tuesday social evening at Miss Isabel McElhinney’s home on South Iowa avenue with ice cream and cake. About thirty eight Baptist juniors attended a Sunset Park picnic yesterday and reported an enjoyable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
Isabel McElhinney
South
Iowa Avenue
Baptist Church
Sunset Park
Missionary Tea Hosted by Baptist Ladies Circle
The Ladies Mission circle of the Baptist church will hold a missionary tea tomorrow at 2 30 P M at Mrs John Bryson North Marion avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Mission Circle of the Baptist Church
John Bryson
North Marion Avenue
Ladies Enthusiastically Hosted Tea by Stranahan Family
Yesterday afternoon from 1 30 to a company of 190 ladies were entertained by Mmes J K Lemmon J Shearer and A Stranahan and Miss Shearer at the Stranahan home 632 Fast Washington street. The home was prettily decorated with roses. Guests arrived greeted by Misses Frances McConahay and Margaret Rowe. Luncheon was served in two courses by Misses Louisa Wilson Louise Cunningham Bar ri Ett Pickett and Maude Moothart. Notable out of town guests included Miss Myrtle LeCompte Mrs Helen Lewis Baird Ottumwa Mrs Hattie Moore Mitchell Mrs Martha White Wilson Mrs Louise Kelogg Alberson Des Moines Mrs Annie Springer Husky Reno Nev Miss Harriett Pickett Mt. Union and Mrs Ella Brindley Miller Minneapolis. Afternoon proved exceptionally pleasant and the ladies were ideal hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmes
J. K. Lemmon
Shearer
A. Stranahan
Miss Shearer
Stranahan
Washington Street
Frances MacConahey
Margaret Rowe
Louisa Wilson
Louise Cunningham
Barriett Pickett
Maude Moothart
Myrtle LeCompte
Helen Lewis Baird
Ottumwa
Hattie Moore Mitchell
Martha White Wilson
Louise Kelogg Alberson
Des Moines
Annie Springer Husky
Reno
Nevada
Harriett Pickett
Mt. Union
Ella Brindley Miller
Minneapolis
Community church to host evening services and reception
The article notes services this evening at the church and invites all to attend. A reception is planned Monday from 2 to 4 PM at the new church, welcoming attendees and celebrating the milestone.
Lecture at Baptist Church on San Francisco Earthquake
Dr. Sutherland, a general missionary from San Francisco, will lecture tonight at the Baptist church at o'clock on the subject San Francisco Earthquake. The public is cordially invited to attend. Admission free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutherland
San Francisco
Baptist Church
Haarscher Wins Pride of Place Despite Humble Garb
A regimental contest to name the orderly ends with Haarscher selected after the adjutant notes the newcomer’s inferior undergarment while Haarscher wears new silk underwear. The chosen orderly serves in shade while the rival stands post in the sun, and Haarscher highlights his pride in being an American citizen by enlisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarscher
Chicago Post
Woodcraft Defines The Woodsman’s Self Reliance
A piece from outdoors lore stresses a camper must master outfitting, camp setup, axe use, fires, cooking, washing, mending, navigation, trapping, hunting, fishing, dressing game, boating, and improvised wilderness skills. It lauds self reliance as the lone sailor’s confident pride.
San Jose scale pest origins tied to James Lick plants
The San Jose scale likely originated from China around 1870 on plants imported by James Lick and placed on his Santa Clara valley property. By 1880 it was a recognized serious pest, found near San Jose and described by Professor Comstock who named it Aspidiotus perniciosus, though the name is hard for many to use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
China
James Lick
Santa Clara Valley
Comstock
G. T. Club Meets This Evening With Miss Laura Ingham
The G. T. Club gathers this evening with Miss Laura Ingham on East Washington street for an informal meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.T. Club
Laura Ingham
East Washington Street
W R C Picnic Draws Large Turnout At Rex Springs
Yesterday the annual W R C picnic drew over one hundred members and families to Rex Springs in fine weather. Attendees arrived by buggy, surrey, auto, hay ladder, and Clapper's Chautauqua bus for a sixteen course dinner, hot coffee, and varied sports. The event featured men’s baseball and children enjoying wading and fishing. The Twentieth Century Reading circle members also lingered for a Flat Rock picnic afternoon.
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Rex Springs
Everyday miracles of animal change through food and climate
A Philadelphia Bulletin naturalist notes dramatic transformations in animals and humans driven by diet and environment. Bullfinches fed hemp seed darken. horses in coal mines grow thick fur. a Tibetan mastiff loses wool on plains. ermines fail to turn white when moved to warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibet
Tibetan
Philadelphia Bulletin
The Strange Village of Jatte Near Culoz France
The hamlet of Jatte near Culoz hosts about 200 deformed residents known as Culs de Jatte. They lack use of their legs and thighs and move by pushing primitive wooden carts powered by a flatiron shaped wood block in each hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jatte
Culoz
France
Paris
Culs de-Jatte
Carol Forgey To Host Small Evening Gathering
Miss Carol Forgey plans a quiet home gathering this evening in southeast Washington with a few friends in attendance.
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Carol Forgey
Washington
Dr Winship Lecture Program At Local Methodist Church
The program for Friday evening includes violin solo by Lena Maxwell and vocal performances by Rev. L. D. Young and Myrtle LeCompte. Dr. A E Winship will present Boys as An Asset and a Liability with free admission. He will also lecture at the high school building at 1 40 p m on Authors Have Known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. FE. Winship
Lena Maxwell
L. D. Young
Myrtle LeCompte
A. E. Winship
Hall Grain Grader Co Demonstration at Commercial Club
The Hall Grain Grader Co will display one of its machines at the Commercial club rooms Friday evening. All club members and citizens are urged to attend to view the operation and meet company representatives with a view toward securing a new Washington factory. Signed by 221 Win Smouse, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall Grain Grader Co
Commercial Club
Washington
Win
Smouse
Editor Collects Outsider Directives For Paper
The managing editor asked the office boy to gather various outsider directions on how to run a newspaper. He wheeled his chair, pressed a wall button, and ordered all instructions to be carried out, then dumped them into a wastebasket.
German Evangelical church to be dedicated next Sunday
The new German Evangelical church will be dedicated Sunday June 17. Rev. Dr. Hancher of Mt. Pleasant will preach both morning and evening. Morning service at 11 and evening at 7:30 at the new church. City pastors and congregations are invited by letter to join in welcoming the new sister congregation. The gathering will outgrow the church, leading to a Methodist church involvement.
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Dr. Hancher
Mt. Pleasant
Methodist Church
Legend of the Castle Guide and the Ungrateful Visitor
A guide recites a legend about a stranger who did not tip and was tossed into the moat. The guide says it is only an idle tale, set at an ancient castle visited by a tourist.
Happiness is fragile and easily lost by speaking
A brief aphorism notes happiness fades when people discuss it, signaling how fragile joy can be. Lemai tre.
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Steck
Pickard
H. F. Steck
East Side Jeweler
Sir Edward Arnold
John Doe Proceedings
Lemmon
Columbia Pharmacy
the Prescriptions Store
J. E. Lemmon
Prop
Ie Society
Fort Sheridan
Codecraft
Wrenagty
Reading Circle
Flat Rock
Hull
Washington, Iowa
Dr. Winship
Meek
Agt
North Ave
Lemaitre
J.C. Smiths
Cash Grocery
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