Local residents attend G. A. R. encampment and travel details
Dr J D Byers F M Fleming J A Dawson J F Wead John Donaldson and Dr and Mrs J C Boice attended the G A R encampment in Newton. Mrs Lydia Clark traveled to Keota to visit cousins Will and Mrs Clark. Eva Mehling and a young fresh air girl returned to Chicago after a stay with Mrs BE Greenfield. Greenfield and Mehling placed other children in homes before Friday. Almon Glick and family left for Lancaster Pa. R G Reyner left for Martins Ferry Ohio to visit a brother and civil war officer. Son in law J W Enslin accompanied him to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
J. D Byers
Wellman
F. M. Fleming
J. A Dawson
J F. Wead
John Donaldson
J. C. Boice
Eva Mehling
Chicago
BE. E. Greenfield
R. G. Reyner
Martins Ferry
Ohio
Ed Reyner
J. W. Enslin
Omaha visitor returns after Des Moines trip
George Welch arrived in Omaha this morning via Des Moines after a brief stay at his brother Sherr Welch’s home. Roy Means, repairing a steam boiler at Means Laundry, had a close call when a heavy door struck his head but only caused a scalp wound and temporary daze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Welch
Omaha
Des Moines
Sherr Welch
Roy Means
Means
Roy
Britchin
Victor Records and Local Visitors Highlight Week
A selection of Victor Records priced 25 cents each is advertised at McNamara’s. Several locals make short visits and travel plans, including Harry Hunt of Ainsworth, C. O. Dayton to Ottumwa, Elizabeth Jericho visiting Elsie Glassburner, Victor Mastin’s weekend return from Oskaloosa, Jerry Wolf’s Chicago trip, Lee Hanna's Crawfordsville business, and the Wolfe family's drive home to Corvallis, Montana. Frank Shearer heads to Kansas City with Isoler carnival. Mrs. A. F. Ross and Mrs. George French visit relatives in Davenport Allerton Albia and Minneapolis connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shearer
Kansas City
Isoler Carnival
Rodney Crail
Leavenworth
Kansas
George French
Allerton
Iowa
Martha Sinclair
Albia
Elizabeth
Alice Orr
A. M. Malcom
California Kunzite Gem Found in Riverside and San Diego
California researchers announce Kunzite the prized pink lilac gem occurs in Riverside and San Diego counties with best stones from the Pala mines. It is one of the few natural pink gems and commands high monetary value. The gem also appears southward in San Diego county with other gems like tourmalines and aquamarines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
San Diego
California
Tiffanys
Pala
San Diego County
First Day of Summer Shoes Debut
The article highlights the first day of summer and the appeal of summer footwear. A customer purchases summer oxfords to match a new dress, signaling fashion demand. Arrowhead and Cadet Hosiery are advertised as guaranteed pleasing options.
Where Sea Gulls Nest Across the World
The passage notes over 50 gull species vary in size from pigeon to goose. Gulls nest on ground along coasts, in swamps, or on rocky cliffs, with some in trees. Nests use moss seaweed and marsh weed. tree nests sit on sticks. They form colonies and are noisy when disturbed. Found around large bodies of water globally.
Skowhegan Seeks Fame With Centenarian Handmade Wagon
In Maine the town touts a hand made wagon aged 105 years as a historic relic. The wagon, first into the area, resembles Conestoga high wagons from the central plains era. It features wooden axles heavy leather springs and shows wear yet remains well painted and notable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Skowhegan
Those Dear Girls Dora Yes Tom Is Timid in Courtship
The conversation reveals Dora praising Tom as good looking and wealthy yet shy and hesitant to kiss, while Joan notes his earlier boldness when he visited recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Tom
Joan
Notable silent film stars and collaborations listed
The note catalogs actors and titles from early cinema with names such as Charles Farrell Lois Moran Eric Von Stroheim Gloria Swanson Ramon Navarro Betty Bronson and Mary Brian alongside films like The Big Parade What Price Glory Greed The Merry Widow The Midshipman Ben Hur and Lovers, reflecting a survey of color value and star power in Nickelodeons.
Keating Family Visits Cedar Rapids For Dorland Home
Mr and Mrs Howard Keating and Miss Lela McKean drove to Cedar Rapids to visit Mrs Orley Dorland this afternoon. A man travels two blocks for Matted Milks and approves the product made by Phillips and Hebner Druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips and Hebner
Howard Keating
Lela McKean
Cedar Rapids
Orley Dorland
Used Victrola for sale at reduced price
Mrs. W. L. Swift of Kansas City arrives to stay with Mrs. H. F. Perry at the Beenblossom home. Sam White of Fairfield visited on business today. McNamara's offers a Victrola valued at 150 dollars for 40 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamara’s
W. L. Swift
Kansas City, Mo
H. F. Perry
A. A. Beenblossom
World of Long Haul Animals Reveals Incredible Travel
The article notes tigers in China Mongolia and Manchuria can travel 60 to 70 miles in a single night. Sea lions migrate up to 10 000 miles and seals from Alaska breed on Antarctic beaches. Mice, locust like armies appear in harvest droughts across eastern Europe. Lemmings trek thousands of miles along Arctic coasts from Lapland to Siberia each winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Mongolia
Manchuria
Alaska
Antarctic
Hungary
Europe
Arctic
Lapland
Siberia
California borax and its rise as a major resource
In the 1850s John A Veateh found borax in Tuscan springs Tehama county revealing another wealth source. California now supplies the world with most borax as colemanite deposits became dominant after 1887 replacing dry lake beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
John A. Veateh
Tuscan Springs
Tehama County
W. T. Coleman
F. W
Borax) Smith
Mercantile Trust Review
Unlimited Benevolence Reflections on Love and Moral Worth
The excerpt presents Emerson’s view that true benevolence is inexhaustible and exceeds mere deeds. Love enriches life, even if its material estate wanes, improving both the atmosphere and the surrounding world while elevating moral law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Davenport Social Notes From Local Visitors
Mrs W S White returns from week with her mother Mrs Minnie Smith in Davenport. Several residents and visitors are listed: Mrs George McGinnis and children from Haskins, Miss Mildred Brockway from Conesville, Miss Rosella Ponehand now back from Keota, Mr and Mrs George Trott new to the area, Mr and Mrs George Rockwood moving from Grinnell, and others visiting at local homes. Notices announce sales and debts, plus a trip to Kansas City by Hazel Hesseltine and family and a California visit by Lewis Evans, with multiple minor hometown movements and routine business reminders.
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W. S. White
Davenport
Minnie Smith
Hazel Hesseltine
Violet
Maaiie
Junior
Kansas City
Olivet
Kansas
Local residents make town visits and moves noted
A. L. Griffith of Crawfords ville visits town. Mrs. Will Crissinger arrives from Winfield to spend the day with the BE. W. Crissinger home. Mrs. Delbert Maxwell and Mrs. Elmer Grecian with family travel between Crawfordsville Nevada Iowa. O. M. Albright listed. Edna Witting attends wedding in Wayland then stays with relatives. W. D. Harding relocates to Eldon to work on Rock Island lines. Gerald Clark to Eldon moves. W. J. Dawson and D. H. Forinash attend to business in Fairfield and West Chester. Miriam Palmer visits Wellman with Jean Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Witting
Wayland
W. D. Harding
Eldon
Iowa
Rock Island
Gerald Clark
Clark
Cold condition as defense in crime
A doctor argues that cold germs can cause confusion and memory loss, leading to abnormal actions. A woman who stole a ring was later found to be suffering from a severe cold and unable to distinguish between her own and others possessions, challenging the notion of criminal intent.
Elevator operator and ticket provoke a Detroit tale
A Detroit citizen riding an old public building elevator was let off at the top floor after the elevator man refused to hurry. The passenger handed him a speeding ticket from a traffic cop. The elevator man grew furious for two days.
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Detroit
Waginemen Get Boost on Southeastern Railroads
Firemen hostlers and helpers on 12 railroads in the southeastern states received a wage increase from the U S board of arbitration. Firemen in all road service except passenger service gain 40 cents per basic day while all other employees covered receive 3 cents per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S Board of Arbitration
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Johnny
Sale
Felix & News
LON
MR. WU
Lydia Clark
Keota
Will Clark
Almon Glick
Lancaster
J. R. Conrad
Muscatine
Gardenglo Brilliantine
Fred Jones of
Fairfield
Charles Baker
Victor
McNamara
Harry Hunt of
Ainsworth
C. O. Dayton
Ottumwa
Elizabeth Jericho
Firfield
Elsie Glassburner
Victor Mastin
Oskaloosa
Jerry Wolf
Mrs
Oscar Wolf
Lee Hanna
Crawfordsville
Lewis Wolf
Joe Wolfe
Corvallis
Montana
A. EF. Ross
Darrel Ross
Phillip Mercer
Minneapolis, Minn
Will Gibson
Charles Mercer
Phil
T. M. Harvey
Guernsey
Jackson
Columbus Junction
South Side Square
Washington, Iowa
Tra
Family Shoe Stores
Sate Street
Post Office
Washington, Lowa
Charles Farrell
Lois Moran
Eine Vidor
Raoul Walsh
Lois Wilson
Eric von Stroheim
Merry Widow
Gloria Swanson
Nickelodeons
Ramon Navarro
Betty Bronson
Mary Brian
Graham
Leatrice Joy
The
Clinging
Vine
the Collegians
Pathe News
Sam White
Borax
A. E. Atchison Florsheims —— Arch-Preservers
Ladies’ Hosiery
Cleaning Service
Washington Cleaners
Wisie Long
Prop
D. F. Macon
George McGinnis
Haskins
J. A. Porter
Mildred Brockway
Conesville
Marjorie Smith
Rosella Ponehand
George Trott
Frank Bell
Mr. Trott
George Rockwood
Grinnell
American Pearl Button Factory
Triangle Auto Supply Co
Thes Thars
Phillips
Hebner
Hallie Ward
Jimmy
Burlington
Dewey McHargué
Br. J. G. Henderson
J. G. Henderson
G. W. Haight
Winfield
F. Haight
Lewis Evans
Orange
Calif
H. D. McCreedy
A. L. Griffith
Will Crissinger
BE. W. Crissinger
Delbert Maxwell
Elmer Grecian
Nevada
O. M. Albright
Haskins, Iowa
W. J. Dawson
D. H. Forinash
West Chester
J. C. Forinash
Miriam Palmer
Jean Johnson
Biklens
Joshing the
John Shields
Lemmon’s Jewelry Store
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