Kalona to Vote on Bond Issue
Kalona Independent School district will hold a special election on Wednesday to decide a 20000 bond issue for a Kalona high school addition. The project includes a gym auditorium, showers, lockers, toilets, four classrooms, linked by an underground corridor. total cost 36000 with 45 percent federal aid.
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Tom Lahey
Kalona
Kalona Independent School District
Isabelle Irvine
Perry
Iowa
Misa Eloise Cheseboro
Marie Jackson
Washington
Daily Hustler announces early 1892 launch
Miss Besse Conger holds an advertising card for the Daily Hustler a predecessor to the Journal. The notice proclaims a daily paper serving a hustling city with delivery each evening between 6 and 6 o clock and invites subscriptions and advertising inquiries at W V McCausland or Harry E Keister. The first issue is dated February 15 1892.
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Miss Besse Conger
Journal
Daily Hustler
W. V. McCauslands
Harry E. Keister
Osteopaths to Meet in Ottumwa Friday June 21
The third district meeting of the Iowa society of Osteopathic physicians and surgeons will be held in Ottumwa on Friday June 21. Guest speaker Dr. Thomas Torrance, a 12 year Edinburgh medical graduate, studies at Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery in Missouri. He drives a custom right hand drive 1935 Oldsmobile. Other speakers include Dr. John Woods of Des Moines and Dr. F. A. Gordon of Marshalltown, society president.
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The
Iowa Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons
Ottumwa
Thomas Torrance
University of Edinburgh
Torrance
Kirksville College
Social Club Meets at Parcelle Home on R. R. 1
The Black Hawk Social club gathered at the Parcelle residence on Friday night. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Parcelle, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Horton, Janet, and Prody Borkoski. Other notes mention Rural Letter Carriers meeting in Ainsworth, Browns entertaining Keota visitors, and family visits around Brighton. Leila Mae Brown celebrated her birthday with Virginia Hamilton. she visited on Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prody A. Borkoski
Brighton
Black Hawk
Roy Parcelle
Leland Horton
Janet
Prody Borkoski
Washington County Rural Letter Carriers Association
Ainsworth
Co. L. Browns
Keota
Earl Neal
Fairfield
Leila Mae Brown
Virginia
Harry Hamilton
Leila Mae
Charley Dickinson
Lena Barnes
Claren Brown
Dominica Island Between French Antilles Described
A description of Dominica as a British island located between the French Antilles. The text notes lush tropical flora, with a richness of vegetation scarce in many other places.
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Dominica
French Antilles
Buddhist idols in China Tibet sealed with living creature
The article notes a practice where Buddhist statues are believed to gain life during consecration by sealing a living creature such as a bird spider snake or frog inside the idol.
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China
Tibet
Brothers visit in Seattle at officer’s home
Two brothers visit at the Ernest Dean residence in Seattle Washington. Mr Dean is an Army officer recently transferred to Omaha Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Washington
Ernest Dean
Mr. Dean
U. S. Army
Omaha
Nebro
Local notes detail community shoppers and visits
Curt Wells works full time at Barclays grocery. A summer resort mood appears at the I Rothschild store with an awning. Watter(s) and family take a two week vacation starting in Des Moines and north. John Smith and son from Keota shop here. Flading of Wellman visits on business. Mrs. Jones and niece Martha Ann Bidwell from Faragut visit Hedges home and Jones attends Navajo club. Maxwells visit from Michigan at their son Stanley’s home. Blanche Brook vacationing in Winfield. Ed Gray goes to Iowa City to see a ill husband in university hospital. Harry Birdsell family move to South Marion avenue near the former Linnenkamp home. Louis Thornton assists Kaybee store decorations by night at Dale and Dorothy’s. Wayne Marston relocates to farm northeast of Washington.
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Curt Wells
Barclays Grocery
I. Rothschild
D. W. Watters
Des Moines
John Smith
Keota
John Flading
Near Wellman
W. EE. Jones
Martha Ann Bidwell
Farragut
Iowa
W. C. Hedges
Jones
J. N. Anwyls
Robert Maxwell
Michigan
Stanley
Blanche Brook
Winfield
Ed Gray
Iowa City
University Hospital
Harry Birdsell
West
Madison
Anderson Hotel
Marion Avenue
Linnenkamps
Louis Thornton
Kaybee
Dale and
Dorothy
Wayne Marston
Washington
Alma Brindley
Chicago
Maude Hott
Miss Hott
Miss Brindley
Will Rogers
Elizabeth Bell
Richard Wanerus
News Record
E. H. Messers
West Madison
Joe Kelly
Janice Mary
Batavia
Mr. Kelly
J. M. Kelly
al Ledger
Winifred Kelly
Little Company of Mary
Max Marble
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Leo Carle
Mason City
Paul Kamler
Clinton
Thomas
John Searight
Jean Wheeler
Moline
Riverside Teacher Resigns to Take Thurman Iowa Post
Miss Velma Tobin resigns from Riverside High School after two years in the grammar department seeking a music and commercial teacher role in Thurman Iowa. No successor has been chosen yet. Also notes Better Riverside club plans park improvements and staff changes at St Marys high school with Sisters of Charity traveling to Dubuque for summer study.
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Velma ‘Tobin
Riverside High School
Board of Education
Thurman
Iowa
Better Riverside
Riverside
William Sim
Er. E. Blythe
Sisters of Charity
St. Mary’s High School
Dubuque
Mary Gladys
Mary Lucina
New Hampton
John Dautremont
Margaret Dautremont
Albert Hahn
Cedar Rapids
Gus Hahn
Womans Relief Corps
A and P Manager Praises Washington Town
Frank Hynek, new manager of the A and P meat market, says Washington is one of the cleanest towns his size. He arrived from Marshalltown to supervise the store and plans to bring his wife and six year old daughter Marilyn Jean later. Hynek previously managed a meat market for the Independent Meat Company in Marshalltown.
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Frank Hynek
Washington
Marilyn Jean
Marshalltown
Mea, Company
Poison Bran Mash Deployed in War on Army Worms
Des Moines reports six seven tons of poison bran mash issued from 714 tons held for a summer campaign against grasshoppers and army worms. Secretary of Agriculture Hay Murray said the department plans usage in mornings for grasshoppers and at night for army worms with continued federal support.
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Des Moines
INS
Grees Hopers
Hay Murray
Agriculture Department
Miller Couple Rents West Apartment at 627 West Washington
Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Miller have rented the west apartment in their house and will occupy the entire residence at 627 West Washington street. The change affects occupancy of the property by the Miller family.
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Frank B. Miller
West
Washington Street
Will Rogers Festival and Local News From Washington Iowa
Local notes recount Will Rogers jokes at State Theatre and the laugh line about drought dust. Residents face basement flooding as water intrudes on a Havre home and lighting systems. Multiple brief items report visitors, travel, minor surgeries, tonsil removal, and plans for private swimming lessons for summer.
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Will Rogers
State
Dwight Wittmer
Witting
Havre
4-H Club Awards At State Convention Publicized
Ames Iowa June 19 awards were announced for 4-H girls with top home project records from the 1934 state convention at Iowa State College. Winners include Faye Kubechek Blairs Town in the earning division Opal Hansen Sac City in clothing Elizabeth Niffenegger Iowa City and Celestine Miller Grandy Center in home furnishing. Miller received a walnut book case and Kubechek canned 438 jars of food.
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
Faye Kubechek
Blairstown
Opal Hansen
Sac City
Elizabeth Niffenegger
Iowa City
Celestine Miller
Grandy Center
Kubechek
Hansen
Marguerite James
Muscatine County
Erma Schulz
Tama County
Vera Anderson
Mahaska County
Gertrude McGrew
Linn County
Lois Jane Weatherly
Marshall County
Grasshopper War Spurs Poison Mash Distribution
Reports cite a western Iowa grasshopper outbreak in about 12 counties with hatching noted. Farmers received the poison mash for pest control, the largest shipment going to Greene County where 10 tons were requested, while the mash also aids army worm control.
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Iowa
Murray
Greene County
Iron in Living Organism
The text discusses iron’s role in living organisms and its importance, comparing its place to industry. It notes iron is present in all living plant and animal cells and hints at its essential function in biology.
William the Conqueror Built Forty Nine Castles in Britain
King William the Conqueror authorized the construction of no fewer than 49 strong castles across the British territory he secured by conquest. The effort reflected royal might and strategic defense during the Norman consolidation.
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William the Conqueror
Y'S Men’s Club Celebrates Founders Day Anniversary
A Founders Day meeting marked the tenth anniversary of the International Y's Men's clubs in Toledo Ohio. Dr W D Dwyer presided as new president and welcomed past presidents and district officers. greetings came from others including Dr Dc B Kerr of Ames Everette Griffith Des Moines and Charley Morton Sigourney.
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Y's Men's Club
International Association of Y's Men's Clubs
Toledo
Ohio
W. DD. Dwyer
Dc. B. Kerr
Ames
Everette Griffith
Des Moines
Charley Morton
Sigourney
Harry Kreider
Auburn
Indiana
Boys Open Dime Delivery Service in Washington
Billy and Owen Chossen launch a Dime Delivery service with headquarters at Milady's Beautie Shoppe south of Klein Klothing. They will pick up a package at store or home and deliver it anywhere within the city limits for the convenience of Washington residents.
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Billy
Owen Chossen
Loretta Chossen Knauss
Milady
Beautie
Klein Klothing Company
Poys
Washington
Finch Family Thanks Friends for Kindness After Loss
Mrs George Finch and Mr and Mrs S P Finch and family express gratitude to friends for their kindness after the death of George Finch.
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George Finch
S. P. Finch
Journal
Stamp collecting urged for sons by Davenport Rotary speaker
Frank L Patterson urged Davenport Rotarians to have their sons take up stamp collecting. He argued the hobby teaches geography and history, builds financial awareness, and keeps youth from mischief during his club talk.
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Davenport — Rotarians
Frank L Patterson
Davenport Club
Prairie Flower church hosts ice cream social Friday
Announcement notes an ice cream social at Prairie Flower church Friday evening. It also states the Eureka Ladies Aid Society meeting has been postponed until Wednesday, June 26.
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Prairie Flower Church
Eureka Ladies Aid Society
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Amos Mellinger, Jr
Amos
Fred Dean
Leland
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Social Club
Parcelle
Josh Billings
Josh
Blair Sagers
A.&p. Man
Frank Crabb, Jr
Sioux City
Claude Tucker
Mr. Hartman
J. E. DeWit
Oskaloosa
Farrel Young
Jimmy
Crawfordsville
John E. Long
Henry Luers
Near West Chester
Joe McGraw
Bobby Coffey
Max Coffey
E. R. Cartwright
Cartwright
Blanche Spevacek
Charlies Hear, Jr
Washington County Hospital
Rodney
Theodore Wood
Ralph Woods
Clarence Mineart
Coppock
Betty Clow
Angelina Mangianite
Philadelphia
Dorothy D’augostino
Angelina Mangronite
Colorado
Vellowstone
Socnstueteetanitinaislinn
California
Enone
Anderson
Pas'r
Rock Island Lines
Rock Island Station
Davenport
Fhone
Russell Jennings
Leland Morrison
Ted Brown
Foster Bickel
Dick MecCleery
J. A. Taylor
Lew Warren
Lee Holland
Dick McCleery
W’sdom International
Jocal Club
Henry Bbailey
Boys Open Dime Delivery Service
Jinx
Post
Wiley Post
Wichita
Kas
Dime Delivery Service
Billy & Owen Cnossen
Clersol Mobiloil
Ross Motor Service
S. W. Corner
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Kompany
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