Washington society notes highlight community events
A Washington society column recounts a dentist group dinner with Dr. Thomas Gardner of Iowa City, a school nurse Miss Leona Allen, and host Mrs. St. L. Coulter. It mentions numerous social gatherings at local homes, club meetings, bridge afternoons, birthday surprises, and upcoming events at the YWCA and schools.
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Washington
Thomas Gardner
Iowa City
Leona Allen
St. L. Coulter
Gardner
0. F. Roller
T. J. Pease
Lorena Coones
Stats Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Helen Wylie
East
Washington Street
S. P.W. Tie
Rebecca Fitzgerald
St of Honor
Miss Cooper
Carol F .Etha Dawson
Mary Hunter
Mary Welsh
Edna Mercer
Fazabeth Win
Mel
William Groff
Velvet Skin Powder. government approved shine control
An advertisement for MELLO-GLO powder highlights velvety skin, government approved purity, smooth spread via a new French process, and pore minimization with long wear. It claims no pastiness or flakiness and notes reduced shine.
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U. S
Delphian Society Meets at Library Monday Evening
The Delphian society will meet at the Library Monday evening March 11 1913 church will sell home made candy next Saturday March 16 in the Lemmons room on the east side.
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Robert Quinn
Quinn
Roland — Rabenold
D Hter
Jean
Lois Ds
Mr. and
My Manford
Rabenold
The
Delphian Society
Church
Lemmons Room
Chive Gray
Rosemary Eli
Trish
Mies
Department of the
West
Washington
Msionary Society
Mildred Wood
Major Scgrave Sets New Speed Record
Major C. I. D. Series British driver broke the world's automobile speed record today in Florida driving the Irving machine Golden Arrow at 82 mph. He surpasses the previous 207.5 mph record by JM White in Philadelphia in a custom machine.
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Golden Arrow
JM. White
Philadelphia
Bearing Ill News and the Weakening of Resolve
A brief reflection on how people react to bad news. The strongest often feel the sting most, while the weak gain momentum by enduring misfortune, shaping resilience in adversity.
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Kipling
Alaska’s First School Opens on Kodiak Island
Alaska’s first school on Kodiak Island founded by a Russian trader to provide religious and secular instruction. Today AM schools operate under the Bureau of Education in Alaska.
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Kodiak Island
Kof
Bureau of Education
Alaska
Time to Uncork Europe Burglary Cork Theme
A fragment from Los Angeles notes an odd claim that burglars will carry cork and use screws as ferocious equipment while discussing Europe in a time to UNCORK theme. The text appears garbled and lacks clear event details or dates.
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Europe
Cork
Los Angeles
Benefit in Sharing What am argu sose OF Social connections
Observation notes that expressing grief reduces burden while sharing joy deepens affection, highlighting the social value of communication in relationships and emotional exchange.
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Creville
Java Beauty: Island’s Roads Among World's Finest
The article praises Java for its stunning highways with trees planted along the roadsides. It notes that about 15,000 miles are shaded, highlighting the island’s notable landscaping and road study.
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Java
Breakfast room cubby hole used to feed son away from table
A California Chronicle report notes a breakfast room serves as a cubby hole where a son is fed lunch and dinner to keep a fresh tablecloth clean, reflecting a household workaround.
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Francisco Chronicle
Rubber as a crop from trees plants and shrubs
The article notes an opportunity for inventors in extracting rubber from trees, shrubs, and plants. It suggests that if proper methods of extraction can be devised, rubber could be grown as a crop, indicating potential agricultural and industrial applications. The piece emphasizes innovation and future prospects in rubber production.
Victim of Ignorance Giordano Frano Burned at Stake
A historical note claims Giordano Frano was burned at the stake in 1000 for teaching that more than one physical world exists. The fragment cites a persecuted thinker and a debt to heretical cosmology.
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Giordano Frano
Handicapped Resolve Cited In Epigram by Swetc Madame
A terse quotation from Mme Swetc discusses strength and weakness, asserting that weakness is born of defeat and that only strength can know true conflict. The line presents a philosophical reflection on endurance and victory.
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Mme, Swetc
Castle Carnarvon Fortified in 1284 Noted as Best Preserved
The Carnarvon castle in North Wales is described as the strongest built and best preserved castle in the country, with its sunlit condition noted for the year 1284 and its enduring state as a key memorial of medieval fortifications.
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Carnarvon Castle
North Wales
Sage Counsel Lets Find Things To Do And Forget
A pensive line suggesting moving past troubles by turning attention to new tasks and distractions. The speaker hints at choosing action over dwelling on worsening circumstances, adopting a pragmatic mindset to cope with stress. The tone is reflective and mildly exhortatory.
Market Roundup: Variety of Produce Declines in Street Stall
Report notes mixed availability with 120 lettuces and carrots among fresh items. Vendors report diverse sprouts and other garden greens as spring freshness wanes.
Wasting Forest Wealth and the Nation’s Resources
The Forestry Department of the American Tree Association warns that the United States inherited vast natural resources, especially forests, but have been spent fecklessly. The piece argues forests are exhaustible and urges prudent use to avoid rapid depletion.
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Prope
United States
American Tree Association
No Pleasure in Crying Evidence From Danish Physiologist
A Danish physiologist reports that crying is hard work for infants and that the act of crying involves intense energy. Observers note that persistent crying in babies may reflect stress and effort without clear consolation, suggesting careful attention to infant needs.
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Ding
Iis Exer
Asleer
Birds That Fly High Amid Long Journeys
A garbled excerpt mentions birds flying high and traveling long distances with references to cranes and possible measurements. The readable parts point to avian flight and migration themes without clear names or dates.
Fragmented memoir on duty and theater audience remark
An elderly observer recalls a theater visit where a childishly curious audience member jokes about fireworks. The narrative mentions historical fireworks use by Chinese and Indians, a 1200 date, and England’s first official display in 1685 celebrating a political change. The passage blends anecdote with scattered historical notes.
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England
Chief Food Wheat A Kinits Hier Song War Hint
The snippet notes that wheat is a key global staple. It mentions over 100 varieties suited to varied climates and soils, implying wheat’s widespread agricultural reach and importance across regions.
Uncle Eben Skeptical of New Food From Old Airplane
A Washington Star quote features Uncle Eben declaring that science may find an old airplane food fit for eating, comparing it to chicken meat. He mocks the idea with a folksy warning that some people will claim such progress exists.
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Eben
Washington Star
Oblique view of life in American Magazine prose
A writer notes that safe pleasures or illicit pursuits form a pattern of radiant mornings and crowded evenings, reflecting on life as observed in the American Magazine. The comment frames everyday choices as a sequence of luminous starts followed by dense social nights.
Sleeplessness Cure Inhale Deep Breath Through Mouth
Report notes a breathing technique as a remedy for sleeplessness. Take long deep breaths through the mouth and slowly exhale through the nostrils to promote calm and rest. This simple practice has shown value in numerous cases.
Why Old Maids Rarely Make Good Cooks
A correspondent muses that many aging maids are not skilled cooks and asks why. The unsettling answer offered is that good cooks are seldom old maids, implying social expectations influence kitchen prowess.
Modern Miracle Man Wakes With Five Dollars
An average man in Cincinnati claims a Friday night miracle letting him sleep with five dollars of last week's salary still in his pocket. The quirky report notes the unexpected financial windfall and the unusual sleep outcome.
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Sue Miracle
Odd Mexican Tree Named Tree of Little Hands
A peculiar tree from Mexico, dubbed the Tree of Little Hands, bears exceptionally curved branches resembling a child's fingers. The tree’s odd form drew attention for its unusual, hand like silhouette.
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Mexico
Pellew
Gans
Self Confidence for Children Builds Early Achievement
A magazine note urges that if a child can tackle a complex task before reaching full fluency, it fosters self confidence and motivates steady growth. The idea emphasizes gradual challenge and supportive guidance to nurture resilience.
Sorry for Him reflects on marriage motives and regret
A Chicago reflection suggests marrying from pity may backfire, as the woman who marries a man out of sympathy may later feel regret for herself. The piece cautions against shallow vows and highlights consequences of such motives.
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Chicago
Signing Pact and Social Notices From Old Community Page
A garbled community page notes a poetic line about signing with heart, local classes in physiology and anatomy starting next week, and a series of social events. Details mention registration calls, bridge parties, a Christmas-style jam, monthly dinners, and church and club meetings with dates, hosts, and venues for area residents.
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Mason
W.C. A
Kimber and Grey
Stener
Adlerika Digestive Aid Advert Claims Quick Relief
Fragments promote Adlerika as a stomach and bowel aid claiming reduced gas bloating and “one spoonful” relief. Customer testimonials praise feeling younger and better digestion with Adlerka, with retail mentions in Sands Store and Sherman Hros.
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Adlerkia
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestive Relief
An old advertisement-style claim touts Pape's Diapepsin as a remedy for indigestion. It asserts stomach acids cause foul gas and malaise, and says chewing a tablet after meals digests food within five minutes. The copy emphasizes restored health, weight, and appetite.
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