Clothing Days Remembered by Ottumwa Clothier
Robert Cook presents a National Clothier piece by J. R. Sax recalling fifty six years in the clothing trade. The article contrasts early store hours and sidewalk display with modern methods and fashion notes like spring bottom pantaloons and pressed creases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cook
the National Clothier
J. R. Sax
Clothier
Ottumwa
Cook
Sax
Garden of Eden
Eve
Mother Eve
Rippling Rhymes now Alt Mas Ud Rippling Rhymes
A reflective speaker describes a gentle nature preferring peace and quiet yet craving violent adventure in stories of pirates, gunmen, and brutal legends. The narrator longs for bloodlust on page while avoiding real-world conflict and harm to living beings.
Old Fashioned Retail Tricks and Dress History Recalled
The article recalls Civil War era shawls and evolving menswear, noting leathered dressers, braided coats, and broad pantaloon braids. It contrasts past price wars and long-term credits with current expectations, recalling decorative premiums and the fickle fashion trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max
Lex
Spring Fever in Abe Martin’s Farm Life Sketch
Abe Martin humorously observes a town awakened by early spring. A red hud stretches along the slope as a grocer stocks, a blonde milliner flits by Elite Parlor, and couples reveal weariness with winter lethargy. Even the ideal husband retreats home to confess a lack of pep in the cool parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Martin
Pammer
The Busy Village Sees Spring Sparks in Ford Town
A vivid frame of a quiet Ford town shows spring activity with onion sets plows and hoes on Main Street. The post office bank and cafe bustle as residents, including a leading attorney, move through a day of routine amid music and evening business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Baptist Church
People’s Bank
Germany
O. K
Detroit
Steve
The Mark of Art Production Silent Review
A review praises the Fox studio photoplay The Mark of Art for swift action and a strong love interest. The piece highlights captivating settings and acting by a strong cast led by Fairbanks, noting a refined harmony of art and disquieting, gripping events throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Nimeelf
Doug
Mason City to Push Ahead with New Hotel Project
Mason City business leaders vote to proceed with the proposed hotel, aiming for completion by 1922. J A MacDonald Construction of Minneapolis lands the $477,752 general contract, with Mason City firms securing key subcontracts for electrical work plumbing heating and elevators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Mason City Hotel Company
J. A. MacDonald Construction Company
Minneapolis
Buiilding
Thomas Patrick
Otis Elevator Company
W. J. Daly
Birds and Superstition in Household Beliefs
The article notes birds mixing with death omens in folk belief. A pigeon entering a home or a robin crossing a threshold is seen as ill omen by some. Owls are repeatedly marked as ominous by superstition.
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Evening Journal
Elder & Shannon
Bruce Cowde
Washington
Iowa
Mutual
Ist
EE Ee
Rae
Tee
Nel
Priceleas
West Virginia
Virginia
Old Dominion
John Laderer
la Salle
Ohio
Pt. Pleasant
Wester
Wheeling
West
Fox Theatre
Wonderele
Tripmanks
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
J. &. Edgington, M. D
F. & M. Bank
DR. Irvine
Suston
Southwest Corner Square
Farmers’ Union
Washington, IA
S. H. Bateman
M.D. Dioty
J.D. Dayton
Whitchester, Iowa
Washington County
A. Michels
Washington, Iowa
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
J. Wilson
C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Opposite Journal
Abstract Department N Office
Chiropractors
M. H. Sartor Mre
M. H. Sartor Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Square
Klein Klothing Ko
Red
Ss. B. Watson
Austin Sutherland
R. R
Jean Paige
Graham May
Morrison & Morrison
Golden State
Ounuay
H. W. Russel
B&q
Awweves Et
Lim
At Lim
J. W. Calvert
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
J. Elliot Grayson
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Myrtle Speer
Damascus
Moose Hall
Louise Harwood
Lena M. Marble
Washington Lodge No
Loyal Order of Moose
Mitchell
D. C. Russell
1. O. O. F.—Covenant Lodge No. 101
Brighton
Hall
North
Iowa Avenue
Ralph —Reck
Elmer McFadden
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