Pilotsburg L A S Ladies Host Community Party
The Pilotsburg L A S entertained at the Clear Brook home of Mr. and Mrs. P S Bishop last Friday evening for families and neighbors. Musical selections by Miss Thrasher Mrs Teets and Miss Abrigal Bishop delighted guests while Marilee and Hannah Jane Bishop sang with Abigail on piano. A community sing followed as ice cream strawberries and cake were served.
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Pilotsburg L. A. S
Clearbrook
P. S. Bishop
Hannah Jane Bishop
Abigail
Community Club Faces Sudden Strain After Member's Departure
Mrs. Green, longtime Mothers' club member, was fondly regarded by everyone in town for her many good qualities. A joyful yesterday evening gathering was tempered by the temporary severing of friendly ties with the other club members.
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Mothers’ Club
Town
Des Moines Guests Feted at Breakfast by Mrs Doolittle
Mrs Maragret Doolittle entertained yesterday morning at breakfast honoring Mrs J C Caner and daughter Steyrle of Des Moines and Neil Caner, a high school graduate.
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Maragret Doolittle
J. ¢. Caner
Steyrle
Des Moines
Neil Caner
Richards-Neville Nuptials at Hood Home Celebrate Union
Miss Eugenia Richards wed Clifford Neville in a quiet ceremony at the Hood home. Reverend Field officiated the ring service as guests enjoyed a three course dinner. The bride, longtime Ainsworth resident, and groom, son of Cherokee Iowa, plan to reside in Detroit after a visit to Cherokee.
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High Hood
BE. J. Richards
Eugenia Richards
Clifford Neville
A. Field
Ainsworth
Grggm
Andrew Neville
Cherokee
Iowa
Detroit
Mich
Columbus Junction
Mr. Neville
Mothers' Club holds farewell for Mrs. Owen McGovern
Yesterday the Mothers' Club gathered at Mrs. A B Schmoeller's home after a plan change and luncheon by Mrs. Wilson and Schmoeller. Members contributed flowers for Mrs McGovern's grave and surprised her with a farewell party as she prepares to move with her family to Peoria Illinois.
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Mothers’ Club
A. B. Schmoeller
Charles Wilson
Schmoeler
Peoria
Illinois
Mother's Club
Green
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted as Constitutional Cure
An 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F. J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as a constitutional remedy for incurable catarrh. It claims to treat the mucous membranes and offers a $100 reward if it fails to cure. Bend for details from Toledo.
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Hall
F. J Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Bend
Annual Strawberry Festival at County Home Ends Pleasantly
The Beattys hosted a county strawberry festival last evening at the County Home attended by county officials and families. Guests enjoyed two long tables of strawberries and cream ice cream and several home made cakes then toured the garden berry patch and orchard before social time in the cool living room and plans for next year.
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Frank C. Beatty
Board of Supervisors
Bridal Shower Honors Geneva Westermark at Sage Home
Mrs Charles Hayes and Mrs Frank Sage hosted a shower for Geneva Westermark with towel hemming gifts a guessing game from ads and a yellow white wedding cake centerpiece. Refreshments followed at small tables with sandwiches pineapple salad ice cream and coffee. Rev M R Regan attended as guest. Mrs J C Caner of Des Moines was an out of town guest.
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Charles Hayes
Frank R. Sage
Geneva Westermark
M. R. Regan
J. C. Caner
Des Moines
Navajo Club Members Attend Afternoon of Fancy Work
Mrs J E Kunath hosted a Navajo club gathering with eleven members present. The afternoon was spent doing fancy work and a two course lunch was served by the hostess.
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J. E. Kunath
Wee
Kendall and Deems Clash Over Campaigning in Keokuk
In Keokuk Iowa on June 19 N B Kendall spoke about touring Iowa and meeting voters while J F Deems paused en route to Massachusetts saying Iowans will hire capable executives to run state government. Kendall favors reorganizing state administration and opposes the league of nations while supporting a strong army and navy.
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Keokuk
N. B. Kendall
J .F. Deems
Massachusetts
Mr. Deems
Iowa
Deems
Des Moines
Ames
Kendall
League of Nations
Uncle Sam
Origin of the Banjo Traced Through Global Roots
The modern banjo likely traveled from America to England via African slaves, with ideas rooted in India. The term banjo may derive from banya, a Senegambian guitar-like instrument.
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England
America
India
Jefferson and the love of cultivating the earth
The quote attributed to Thomas Jefferson expresses a preference for a rich, well watered land near a good market, and a delight in the culture of the earth as his calling and position in life.
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Thomas Jefferson
Bankers Oppose New Iowa Bank Legislation At Fort Dodge
Iowa bankers at Fort Dodge will review Thirty eighth general assembly laws including a chartering veto and a tax deduction provision for banks. Critics say the bank commissioner chartering clause and appeals to retrenchment and reform undermine business norms and favor well greased legislation.
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Des Moines
State Bankers Convention
Fort Dodge
Thirty-eighth
General Assembly
Legislative Committee
Supreme Court
State Bank
State Executive Council
Fall in and fall from grace in military usage
The term fall in signals joining the ranks in a military command. It extends beyond simple tumble to suggest surrender of individuality to the machine. It also appears in phrases like fall into place and befal indicating categorization or fate.
Dr Hugo Ribbert Admits Limitations of Eternal Youth
Bonn scientist Dr Hugo Ribbert says in Death From Old Age that staying youthful requires constant motion and speed to avoid aging’s grasp. He warns this is not a complete solution and suggests additional factors influence longevity.
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Hugo Ribbert
Bonn
Germany
Nick
Letter From Spud Family Describes Train Misadventure
A letter to the Evening Journal recounts a chaotic train journey by Pa Bill Amos Hiram and a young writer. Pa smokes on board disputes flare with the conductor and brakeman forces a car change as the group misaligns with plans toward Pea Ridge.
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Bill
Amos
Hiram
Pea Ridge
Through the Train Delay and River Fishing Plan
Charley Spud writes from Columbus Junction noting a train delay half a mile away, Pa forgets his shoes and walks barefoot. Hiram grows homesick while the group contemplates staying. Pa recommends beer by the river and fishing locally, but Bill Amos and Charley persist with their resolve to push on.
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Columbus Junction
Hiram
Pea Ridge
Bill
Amos
Charley Spud
Life Wisdom Quote From Benjamin Disraeli
A compact reflection notes that the wisdom of the aged and the counsel of sages endure through quotation as a bridge across generations. It emphasizes preservation of insight through concise sayings attributed to Benjamin Disraeli.
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Benjamin Disraeli
Labor Hails Burleson Postmaster General Removal Demand
Atlantic City June 19. The American Federation of Labor convention adopts a resolution urging President Wise to remove Postmaster General Burleson from office. The vote is unanimous.
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Atlantic City
Wise
Burleson
American Federation of Labor Convention
Eight American Steamers Detained for Germany Aid
In the Downs near England eight American steamers laden with provisions for Germany are detained until the peace treaty is signed. The action follows a halt imposed as part of postwar negotiations.
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Downs
Deal
England
Germany
Thrift Builds Confidence to Branch Out and Grow
The piece argues thrift and yearly preparation shield against hardship. It cites Ben Franklin on valuing resources and notes that a steady bank account empowers risk taking and ambition, contrasting thrift with reckless spending.
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Benjamin Franklin
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Springfield, Mass
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White Way
Hender
Washington, Lowa
Charley
Spud
Dear Evening Journal
the Commercial Savings Bank of Washington
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Palm Beach
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Pereales
Washington , Iowa
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