Local notes include marriages and visits across town
Miss Norene Kracaw returns to Mt Pleasant for college after spring break with her parents Mr and Mrs Warry Kracaw. Miss Mildred Mauthe returns to Cedar Falls after Easter at home. Marriage licenses issued for James J Benda and Clara Glasgow George McDonald Wylie and Edna Virginia Chilcote Orville Elder and Josephine Babcock. Various visits and errands noted including Miss Hazel Birney returning to Ames and other residents visiting relatives and shops in Washington and nearby towns.
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Norene Kracaw
Mt. Pleasant
Warry Kracaw
James J. Benda
Clara Glasgow
George McDonald Wylie
Edna Virginia Chilcote
Orville Elder
Josephine Babcock
Easter visits and local notices fill Washington scene
Local residents from Ottumwa Fairfield West Chester and Washington are noted in Easter visits and weekend trips. Families such as Kurtz Olson Olivia and Conger are mentioned visiting relatives in the area. Social calls include Mrs. Erma Thomas Mrs. Will Seigler and others, with shopping and music plans noted.
Iowa Feature Highlights Northeastern Scenery At Bug Nish Beach
Northeastern Iowa showcases abundant natural scenery in a feature noting Bug Nish Beach as a standout project. The article compares the region to celebrated alpine areas and hints at planned improvements drawing regional attention.
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Iowa
Switzerland
America
Bug- Nish Beach
Monstrous rock, old land deeds, and a health clown tour
A ten foot high monster rock tumbled down a hill in Allamakee county after heavy rain, leaving deep indentations in mud. Hon Green T Clark and an 1846 patent deed signed by James K Polk are discussed. Ames extension brings Cho Cho the health clown touring 21 counties delivering lectures on teeth, diet, and exercise starting April 25.
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Allamakee
Green T. Clark
Marion County
Jella
James K. Polk
United States
Clark
Pella
College At
Ames
Barnum & Bailey
Pottawatomie
Humboldt
Franklin
Bremer
Story, Jr
Des Moines
Woodbury
Wright
Butler
Black Hawk
Polk
Johnson
Clinton
Buena Vista
Webster
Floyd
Hardin
Poweshiek
Jefferson
Delaware
Cho- Cho
Cho-Cho
East Drug Store Window Offers Home Comforts
Window display at East Drug Store features a selection of small home comforts and everyday items aimed at shoppers seeking practical keepsakes. The scene showcases accessible goods in a neighborhood retail setting.
Local Notes and Visits Roundup at Washington
Mr and Mrs Malcolm Dowell of Iowa City visited his parents Mr and Mrs Geo Dowell as they leased the fair grounds for training and racing outside horses. Mrs James Palmer and daughter Edna returned from Grinnell after visiting H A Been blossom home. Miss Nellie Dodder of Iowa City vacationing at home. Oneita Palmer returns to Monmouth College after vacation with her parents. Bruce Goode performs with Fullers. Mrs S Woodford and Miss Ella Woodford returned from Brighton. Rose Segill spent weekend at home in Harper. Wallace Studio invites readers to visit new location opposite the Graham Theatre. Mrs Lee Colton of Haskins visits. Clarence Eddy Concert tickets available. Mrs J S Benson and daughter Lucile of Ainsworth spent Saturday in Washington. Ivan Lemley returns to Iowa City to resume studies at the U of Iowa after visiting parents.
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Malcolm Dowell
Iowa City
Geo. Dowell
James Palmer
Edna
Grinnell
H. A. Been Blossom Home
Ivan Lemley
8. U
Pearl fishers of Japan work year round at sea
The women pearl fishers begin work at age fourteen and stay in the water nearly all year. They stop only during the coldest months from late December to early February.
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Japan
Superstitions About Birthdays and Spirits in Literature
The passage cites Walter Scott noting a belief that those born on Christmas or food Friday could see or command spirits. It mentions Spaniards linking Philip II’s downcast look to such privilege and cites Shakespeare’s lines about the cock’s dawn crowing banishing spirits.
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Walter Scott
Philip iI
Shakespeare
Games of Chinese Children
The Chinese have numerous games similar to American ones. Kite flying bat and shuttlecock are popular. Ta Chin or hitting the ball is played by striking the ball to the ground with the hand. Blindman's buff whipping the top and hopscotch forms like tapan are common. Punch and Judy shows are popular with Chinese children.
Malaria Cases Reported to Improve After Sun Exposure
In Rome at Polfctinica Dr G Viale notes malaria patients recover faster when the nude trunk is exposed to sunlight for several hours following each quinine dose. The report links sunlight treatment with rapid improvements in long standing malaria cases.
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G. Viale
Polfctinica
Rome
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