Social events and milestones mark week in Richland area
Mrs C G Seninvelier and Mrs J D Glaskow hosted a Daughters of the Revolution meeting at a Richland home. Members voted to send $5 to a Dorothy school and organized clothing drives. A birthday anniversary party for Ralph Stewart drew about 35 neighbors with games and music. Ruth Hi Kent and Charles Reighard wed at the Barker home, and Mrs Sidney Smith prepared to move. Rebekah Lodge hosted a meeting with Mrs Margaret Schechter present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Seninvelier
J.D. Glaskow
Forto
Dorohy School
M. E. Dicken
Lloyd Lytie
Null
A. Boice
Ralph Stewart
Fred
Ralph Zeck
Martha Thrasher
Lulu Stewart
Lillie Brinning
Dorothy
Stelle Stewart
Cloyce Stewart
Oscar George
Fred Stewart
Homer Gerard
Gerard
Messrs
Everett
George Doris
Roy J.peis
Gerald Teets
Harmon Brinning
Missee Lillie
Mildred Brinning
Mr. Stewart
T. F. Barker
Ruth Hi. Kent
Charles Reighard
William Viend
Richland
Brighton
Sidney Smith
J. W. Guy
Smith
Rebekah
Assembly
Margaret Schechter
Marshalltown
February Births Reported in Washington County
Birth records for February list numerous names with birth dates and guardians. Entries include Rex Leonard Black February 9 in Perry Washington, Martha Ellen Collett February 14 in Oscar C. Washington, Ada May Hethcote February 20 in Wayne Oregon, and Dorothy Lucile Melinsky February 13 in Brighton Two, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washngton County
Black
Rex Leonard
Perry
Washington
Brown
Jean Martin
Carey Andrew
Highland
Rohler
Maurice Mitchel
Witham
Ainsworth
Cook
George Washington
Bert
Rubio
Crayton
Lawrence Taylor
Hayes R
Collett
Martha Ellen
Oscar C
Chapek
Loreto Valentine
William
Richmond
Crawford
Mary Beatrice
Ross T
Durst
Feryne
Joseph J
Franklin
Fuller
Anthony H
Highland Two
Griggs
D. C
Cedar Two
Gerot
Russell C
Peter G
Riverside
Hethcote
Ada May
Wayne Sylvester
Oregon
Henderson
Harley H
Sami
Harvey
Hoover
Mary Eliza
Glen Orval
Brighton
Little
Robert
Thos. J
Lance
Gilber
Lovelett
Kenneth Wayne
Sam
Sadell
Howard Edward
Edward
Schwartz
Willis Ray
Frederick Glenn
Sayre
Eugene
Oklahoma House Ratifies Woman Suffrage Resolution
Oklahoma City March 2 The special session house votes 76 to 4 with 24 abstentions to ratify federal woman suffrage. Governor Robertson expected to sign late today sealing the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
House
Oklahoma
J. B. A. Robertson
Novel Pencil Holder from Fountain Pen Parts
An old fountain pen is repurposed as a pencil holder by inserting a pencil stub in the pen’s cap. Remove the cap that holds the pen and screw the pencil stub into place. the threads grip securely, creating a simple recycling tool.
Funeral for Mrs Bridget Guinn Friday Morning
Funeral services for Mrs Bridget Guinn who died at her Wertfish Street home this morning will be held at St James Church at 10 o clock Friday morning. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Ywift Guinn
Wert Fish Street
St. James “Church
Erment
Elm Grove Cemetery
Methodist Church Social Planned by Local Committees
A combined entertainment event organized by the January and February committees will be held tomorrow evening at the Methodist church. All committee members their wives and friends are invited to attend.
Gas Safety and Local Notices Highlight Small News
Local notes include a reminder to safeguard valuables and a safety deposit offer at Washington National Bank worth 8 1-3 cents per month. Miss Lois Obrien of St Croix Falls Wisconsin visited Miss Mabel Morton and traveled to North English for a brief stopover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Obrien
St. Croix Falls
Wis
Mabel Morton
North English
Washington National Bank
Special Teacher Rates For Iowa Sectional Meetings
A special rate of one and a third fare for the round trip will be made for teachers attending Iowa State Teachers Association divisional meetings in March and April. The discount applies if 250 or more attend each meeting and the one way fare is 75 cents or more. Receipts prove purchase. no ID required. Meetings: northwestern Fort Dodge and Sioux City March 18 19 20. central Des Moines April 1 2. southwestern Council Bluffs April 1 2 3. southeastern Burlington April 1 2 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Western Passenger Bureau
Convention City
Northwestern
Fort Dodge
Sioux City
Newell Dwight Hillis
Central
Judd
Chicago University
Southwestern
Council Bluffs
Southeastern
Burlington
Signs of Trade mark Peru huts near Machu Picchu
Between Cuzco and Machu Picchu quaint signs mark wares in Indian huts. A wheat sheaf signals chicha corn beer, a green wreath denotes bread, and white cloth indicates aguardiente rum for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuzco
Machu Piccchu
Peru
Drought Ends. West Texas to Boom in Sheep and Goats
West Texas counties recovering from a three year drouth expect a 1920 surge in revenue from sheep and goats. Colonels George Richardson and other pioneers forecast prosperous times as 500000 lambs and 350000 goats boost wool and mohair production, with wool sales projected near 4.5 to 5 million dollars and goat mohair about 1.575 million pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Tex
West Texas
South Plains
Texas
Mexican
George Richardson
West
Colonel Richardson
Goat Market Forecast Shapes 945000 Dollar Gain
Analysts project 60 cents a pound for mutton and 25 000 goats at six dollars each will yield 945 000 dollars. Additionally 100 000 kids born this spring add another 300 000 dollars to the goatmen’s earnings.
Jealous School Boys Whip Teacher After Game
Charles City report says Prof. George Pflaum, a public speaking teacher at the high school, was assaulted as he left a basketball game. Police secured 23 names of high school boys and others charged. Police court sat till midnight. school board to decide on action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
George Pflaum
Manual Arts
Silver market outlook and Mexican as main silver source
The article argues for buying silver stocks as demand grows while supply declines since 1911. It notes heavy silver hoarding, arts use, and government withdrawals, with Mexico and the United States as key producers. It cites rising prices, depleted districts, and mounting urgency from financiers in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Orient
United States
India
Mexico
Woman's Wonderful Love Inspires Eternal Regard
A quotation from Bulwer-Lytton proclaims a woman's heart holds a deep, unfrozen well of love that endures beyond age, celebrating feminine compassion and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulwer-Lytton
Thankful for Her Health testimonial from Ottawa wife
A Ottawa Ohio woman reports severe postpartum weakness and nerve trouble after birth. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with a complete cure and urges others to try it, offering confidential guidance from the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ohio
Lydia FE
Pinkham
John Penkey
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lynn
Moses
Dr King’s New Discovery Ad Promotes Cold Remedy
An old advertisement warns of neglected colds turning dangerous and urges early use of Dr King’s New Discovery. It claims to ease sniffles coughs and throat tickle and notes long market presence and druggist pricing at 60 cents and 1.20 dollars per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil &O
Sherman Bros
Dr King’s New Life Pills Hit Timely Tonic
Uncertain claims pitch Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle but effective remedy. Ad touts tonicity and pleasing results, with a price of 25 cents per bottle available at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Inside Bath Health Fad Promises Fresh Look and Feel
Doctors advocate an inside bath of hot water and limestone phosphate each morning before breakfast. The simple routine aims to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels removing toxins and improving complexion appetite and energy. It suggests using a quarter pound of limestone phosphate at the drug store and promises noticeable health and appearance benefits.
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Tam
West Chester
School House
Charley Scabery
Leroy
Mrs. Quinn
Chandler
White Way
Washington, Iowa
Traas
Drouth
London
American Chamber of Commerce
Europe
America
China
Boston
F. & M. State Bank
Mivier
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