Soldier of Iowa Unit Recovers After Losing a Leg
James L. Devore of Company K First Iowa infantry writes from Fort Des Moines hospital after losing a leg in World War I fighting. He describes his injuries, recent operation, and hope for discharge in a month, praising fellow soldiers and recounting his service with the Rainbow division in France's Argonne campaign.
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James L. Devore
Washington
First
Iowa Infantry
Fort Des Moines
Harve Wilson
Devore
Jim” Devore
Fort Madison
Harvedison
Lot
168Th Regiment
Camp Cody
France
165Th Infantry
New York
Experimental Marriage at Fox Theatre Delights
Constance Talmadge shines in Experimental Marriage a bright comedy from Select Pictures presented by Lewis J. Selznick. Based on William J Huribart satire Saturday to Monday the film follows a woman who shuns marriage for personal liberty then compromises by living apart on weekends. Harrison Ford leads a strong supporting cast with Alice Eyton's scenario and Robert G. Vignola directing. The Fox Theatre shows the film tonight.
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Constance Talmadge
Lewis J. Selznick
William J. Huribat
Harrison Ford
Alice Eyton
Robert G. Vignola
FOX Theatre Tonight
Munich History Linked to Louis The Severe And Bavarian
The history notes Louis the Severe settled in Munich in the 13th century marking the city’s start, followed by Emperor Louis the Bavarian who erected the first city wall. Duke Henry the Lion founded a mint in 1158 and built a bridge over the Isar to collect tolls on salt. The name derives from munichen meaning the monk, reflecting Tegernsee’s monastery site.
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Munich
Louis
Louis the Severe
Successon
Henry the Lion
Isar
Reichenhall
Tegernsee
Munichen
Frugal habits build steady growth and future security
The piece argues thrift creates confidence to expand ventures and weather hard times. It echoes Franklin on the value of saving and predicts a growing bank account brings momentum, courage, and cheer for the next year.
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Benjamin Franklin
Tragedy Near Afton Ends in Double Death
James N. Sage shot and killed his former wife Eva Farnsworth at her home near Lorimer Iowa then killed himself. The couple had divorced last fall and Sage had recently moved from Des Moines to Washington. Both bodies to be buried in Washington with funeral services planned.
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James N. Sage
Nelse
Sage
Eva Farnsworth
Afton
Iowa
Washington
Des Moines
John G. Farnsworth
Union County
Lorimer
Des Moines Register of Today
John Farnsworth
Farng
James G. Meenee
Creston
Sare
Sege
Farnsworths
Farnsworth
John Wood
West Chester
Clara Wood
Lulu Williams
Sages
Des Moines Register
Judge McHenry
West Thirteenth Street
Evening ‘Journal
Eva Gray
John S. Gray
Gray
Captain Gray
Dorothy
Glenwood
Glenwood Institution
Coppock
Altho
Mr. Sage
Della Long
Ella Sherman
Seymour
G. L. Sage
Leon
Ruth Weston
George Sage
Woodrow Wooley, Wash
Mary Stylen
Lockport
Abe Beenblossom
Community club meetings announced for upcoming days
The Priscilla club meets with Mrs D J Ross next Tuesday at 2 30 p m The Just Us club meets with Mrs Ed Bambrick on Tuesday June 24 instead of Wednesday The OS club meets Thursday June 26 with Mrs Lloyd Walker O n C O will meet with Mrs Carl Keck this evening at 7 30 The Kolah club meets Friday afternoon with Mrs John Speidel The Cedar Community Club meets Thursday afternoon with Miss Ella Booth at 3 o clock The topic is planning meals Members are asked to respond to jail call with one of the dietary rules for planning meals
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Priscilla Club
D. J. Ross
Just Us Club
Ed Bambrick
S. 8. OS. Club
Lloyd Walker
Kolah Club
John Speidel
Cedar Community Club
Ella Booth
Nene
Brown family updates moving toward home
Fay Brown is en route from Newport News to Des Moines and plans to be home Wednesday or Thursday. Lieutenant Brown and Maynard travel from Philadelphia to Camp Dix and expect to return toward the end of the week.
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Fay Brown
Newport News
Des Moines
Lieutenant Brown
Maynard
Philadelphia
Camp Dix
Mrs J P McCulley Dies After Illness Near Winfield
Mrs Nancy Maxwell McCulley widow of J P McCulley died near Winfield after a six week illness due to old age. She was born March 2 1838 near Cadiz Ohio and moved to Iowa as a child. Survived by nine children and numerous grandchildren, funeral at J W Rickey home southeast of Winfield at 2 30 Tuesday afternoon. Burial in Winfield cemetery.
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Nancy Maxwell MecCulley
J. P. McCulley
Winfield
Nancy Maxwell
Cadiz
Harrison County
Ohio
Iowa
Crawfordsville
Washington
Mr. McCulley
Glen C. McCulley
Liberal
Kansas
Artie R. McCulley
Emma Ll. Patterson
Gerat
McCulley
Associate Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Church
Washinton
First United Presbyterian Church
Newlyweds Mr and Mrs Morrison relocate to Washington
Mr and Mrs L F Morrison arrived from Oskaloosa and will settle here with Mr Morrison taking the head of the accounting department at Washington Telephone Co. The couple recently returned from a honeymoon at a northern lake and openly embrace their newlywed status.
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L. F. Morrison
Oskaloosa
Mr. Morrison
Washington Telephone Co
Wig Fashion and the Declaring Wig in 18th Century
James Stewart in Plocncosmos first published in London 1782 explains how wigs signaled social status. He outlines the broad deperuke for lawyers, the long bob for tradesmen, huntings peruke for country gentry, and the grave full bottom for merchants and scholarly men.
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James Stewart
London
Skeptical note on avian behavior observed by Shinbone
The Boston Transcript quotes Shinbone doubting avintz claims and noting a bird quickly asleep while gripping a branch. The observer calls for a closer look to verify such claims.
Lie Takes Many Shapes In Nonverbal Deception
A reflection on how truth can be concealed not just by words but by gestures. It argues that the tongue is not the only channel for falsehood as eye movements and head shakes also communicate deception. The piece suggests nonverbal cues can alter perception and truth.
Charles Denison Buys the Washington Bus Line
Charles Denison, son of Mr and Mrs M D Denison and veteran of the 89th division in France, buys the city bus line from H Worley and takes charge immediately. He will operate the two buses and baggage wagon with Fred Werner continuing as a driver. Denison is a well known local young man with many friends.
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Charles Denison
M. D. Denison
France
Washington
H. Worley
Worley
Denison
Fred Werner
Bank of North America Charter History Detailed
The article explains the 1863 national banking law and notes the First National Bank of Philadelphia as the first national bank, while the Bank of North America, chartered by Pennsylvania, became a national bank on December 8, 1864. It retained its historic name without the national prefix due to its long government service.
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United States
First National Bank of
Philadelphia
Bank of North America
Pennsylvania
National
Scotland’s Oldest Church at Birnie Still in Use
A church at Birnie near Figin is believed to be Scotland’s oldest house of public worship in use. Practition says it was built in 1150 and still possesses an ancient Celtic bell of hammered brass.
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Scotland
Birnie
Figin
Francis Scott Key Prolific Writer of Hymns and Poems
The prolific writer Francis Scott Key, author of The Star Spangled Banner, published poems and sacred hymns including a Thanksgiv ing hymn for the Fourth of July 1882. He penned Lord with glowing heart I’ll praise thee and When troubles wave on weave. He died in 1543 while serving as United States district attorney at Washington.
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Key
Francis Scott Key
United States
Washington
Electrical Currents and Alternating Versus Direct
An explanation of electric distribution methods describes alternating current as reversing many times per second and direct current as lacking reversals. The article contrasts positive and negative conductors with alternate polarity and steady current flow.
Korean Religion Across Confucian, Buddhist, Spirit Beliefs
The piece describes Korean religious life as versatile and context driven. It notes Confucianism in society, Buddhism in philosophy, and spirit worship in trouble, with belief in dragons goblins and personified nature and diseases shaping fear and reverence.
Nut Nutrition Debate: Walnuts Versus Butter and Eggs
Popular Science Monthly notes that nuts give high tissue building props per pound and compares walnuts to steak bread and eggs. It says nuts merit recognition amid food scarcity and high prices as native American crops are abundant and underutilized?
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Popular Science Monthly
Go Easy on Criticism
A compact aphorism urging restraint in judging others since people change and may outgrow flaws over time.
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Men’s Army
Munson
Frank L. Wilson & Co
South
Iowa Ave
Hospital
Argonne Forest
FOX Theatre
the Commercial Savings Bank of Washington
Jas
Nelson Sage
Ington
Hoxworth
BR. O
Carl Keck
Warren’s Coffee Store
J. P. M’culley
Coun
TY Dirs
Lie
Rothschild's Store
Washington Steam Laundry
J. Leonard
Equitable Buildings
Washington, D. C
R. M. Visquain
Call
Journal
Iowa Avenue
Cloyde Knapp
Dunshee
Weismaan
D. W. Crawford
Call Journal
O. E. Rittenhouse
Green
FORD
Dresser and Kalamazoo Range
West 2Nd Street
O. S. Haney
Karl Libe
Banks and Banking
Washington Loan & Trust Co
Square, Co
Brighton
Town
Wyatt Marbourg
H. R. Sitter
Journal Office
Washington St
Standard Oil
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