Local Notes Include Social Visits and Business Ads
Miss Mary Peterson visits Miss Helen Crabbe at Iowa City while Mrs. McDonald offers Custom Corset fittings. Several residents travel to Washington for photographs at Graves Studio, marking four generations among attendees. The column lists car services, cleaning, gardening tips, and local business promotions amid community updates.
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Mary Peterson
University At
Iowa City
Helen Crabbe
Local notices and arrivals highlighted in Wells ton
Community notices list Mrs Mayer and relatives visiting in Wells ton and Ottumwa business trips. Neighborhood names include Miss Montgomery heading to Chicago for nurse work and Mrs Hebner visiting relatives. Local service ads push watches, auto needs, meals, and taxi services with several residents traveling or returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Montgomery
Manton Hebner
Chicago
Mrs. Hebner
Miss Montgomery
Cook County Hospital
Fairfield Track Meet Attendees and Local Notices
Saturday’s Fairfield track meet drew Supt. and Mrs. W C Harding and others from the community. Local notes mention home shirt making, car maintenance at White Way Garage, and a Western Washington street home sale for 7850. Drake University sororities organized four chapters in Des Moines with Iowa City presence. Kecks of Hollywood travel to Honolulu for an extended stay.
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Fairfield
W. C. Harding
J. K. Brookhart
Margaret
Lois Griffith
Jessie Rice
Gladys Mace
Ellen Morrison
Isabel Minick
Myrtle Macon
Elizabeth Shermen
Jay Busby
Alfred Brown
Richard Godfrey
Dave Harvey
Smith Brookhart
Esther Hay
Jane Law
Ellen Green
Eunice Hammer
E. D. Morrison
J —Drake University
Des Moines
Eather Gibson
Marcia de Rey
Iowa City
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Ophelia Miller
Ames
Charles Keck
Hollywood California
Honolulu
Wayne Simmons
Miss Edith
Heck
Ostracism Origins in Ancient Greece
The practice began in Greece as a political move and banishment not a ceremony. The term derives from ostrea meaning oyster shell and ballots were shells. A 6,000 vote threshold expelled a man for 19 years, indicating the subject’s high importance.
Knowng and Living Quote by Frederic Harrison
A brief literary note credits Frederic Harrison with the idea that knowledge serves living, not living for knowledge, reminding readers that the book-lover should seek understanding to live well rather than live to know.
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Elwen
Frederic Harrison
Mammoth fossil unearthed in France amazes scientists
Fragments of a giant mammoth discovered in France include a 440 pound tusk and a 17 pound tooth. Scientists estimate the animal stood over thirteen feet tall, highlighting the remarkable size of this ancient elephant.
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France
Speaking Voice in Noise Clears the Way for Clarity
An editorial note argues that speaking in a full clear tone below noise is easier and more effective than attempting to talk above it. A calm delivery carries better and reduces listener fatigue.
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Hyde
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Nellie Black
Kate Blakely
Nellie Marie Blakely
Richland
Washington
Graves
Mite
Elsie Bratten
Parsons
Hannah Jones
Coe
Washington Cleaners
Myrtle Morrow
U. L
Mra. A. G. Herweg
Elaie
Burlington
BE. A
White Ay Garage
Will Richards
Ainsworth
Schulty's
Ed McGee
B. F. Campbell Granite Works
New York
Roy Brown
M. B. Brown
Los Angeles
Mr. Brown
the Fair
al Eldridge
Clara
Shenandoah
Iowa
J. L. Mayer
Wellston
Charles
Frank
W. A. Smith
Auto
Wm. Quinn
Frankie Wilson
Ottumwa
Stephen Jeweler
Geo. Albaugh of
Haskins
James Boyd
Hallmark
Westphal
Jeweler
West Side
Paul French
State University of Iowa
Dailey’s Taxi
Godz
William Porter
Associate Presbyterian Church
Blanchard
Old's & Escher's
Lyda Hoellam
Ehtropractor
Black
Southwest Corner Square
Farmer's Union
Mrs
J. J. Foley
Dr. Foley
Allee Brock
Sigourney
B. B. Darrow
Letts
John Smeltzer
Schalty Motor Car Co
Fred Ferguson
Mr. and
M.G. A. M. Eldridge
Mrs. Scranton
D. F. Macon
Sara Rhinehart
Columbus Junction
Emery Rhinehart
McCall Bros
C. H. Hitchcock
Davenport
Sudan
Marcel
Chas
Denison
Essie Wilcox
Oskaloos
Chas, Shockley
Motor Inn
D. B. Hethcote
Mins Ada
Mra. Simons
Olds & Escher Cafe
White Way Garage
Hunice Acheson
Muscatine
J. T. Matthews
George Teas
W.H. Brinning
West Washington Street
Harry Montgomery
Oscar George
Mannhardt Bros
Vera
Jack
Clara Kimball Young
Lada Cowan
A_HARRY GARSON
Sennett Comedy
McHamara Undertaking Co
Earl A. Barr
Studio Graham Theater
Suounguyodde
Western, Union Telegram
Tom Emewoent
Ercane
aTuins Eres
Ill
Brown
Washington, Iowa
Vania
Pennsylvania Rubber Co
Jeanette
Porm Tri
G. C
Pratt and
Mac
Joe Melinsky
Pleasant Plain
McElhinney Drug Co
Chambers
Fay Py
Slothls
Tae E
Washington National Bank
Washington County
Sanders & Skipton
Ellis Newton
Baker Music House
Newton
McNamaras
Schumacher
Washington Elevator Co
Graham
Washington's Fun Center
Dallas News
Carmel Meyers
Cinderella Jane
Greenwich Village
Jerry Paxton
Bart Barr
Dawnitte
By Cadman
Hop” Shearer
Song Bird
Mr. Barr
Barr Barr
Barr
Grahams
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