Knights Templar Decorate Graves On Ascension Day
Bethlehem commandery Knights Templar held Ascension day services with large attendance. Six auto loads conveyed members to White Oak Keota and Wellman cemeteries to decorate graves of deceased comrades with crosses. The Washington band led a 2 pm march to Elm Grove and Woodlawn cemeteries for services. A dinner at six and temple work at eight expected large turnout including a Columbus Junction candidate.
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Bethlehem Commandery
Knights Templar
Templars
White Oak
Keota
Wellman
Washington Band
Elm Grove
Woodlawn
Masonic Temple
Order of the Temple
Columbus Junction
Altogether a Busy Family in a Funny Renaming Remark
Mrs Jones asks what the Miggins family is doing now. She quips the wife writes unread poems the daughter prints pictures no one buys the son writes verses no one performs and the husband writes checks no one cashes. The remark draws a startled reaction.
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Miggins
Mrs. Jones
Fon Ts
Hushand
Nobors
Renie
The One Thing That Really Counts
Grit argues wealth alone cannot sustain welfare. Money should serve life’s purpose, not be the end itself. The quote emphasizes money as a means, with human well being and meaningful goals taking priority.
Lyon bakery changes hands and shoe store partner sells stake
This week L Lyon becomes sole owner of the Lyon bakery after partners split. L G Lyon remains in management, Mort Edmunds takes the manufacturing role, and Swon runs the retail unit. Weidner sells east side shoe store interest to Charles Thompson who now leads the business.
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Hag
Lyons
C. L. Lyon
Mort Edmunds
the Lyons
Mr. Swon
Weiner
Judge Dewey Grants Injunction to Banks in County Case
In Mahaska county district court Judge Dewey grants an injunction for ten banks halting tax assessments on Liberty bonds and other government securities until the United States Supreme Court rules. The stockhart bill, approved by the 39th General Assembly and signed by the governor, would tax banks on Liberty bonds in their assets.
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Dewey
Mahaska County
County Board of Supervisors
Liberty Bonds
United States Supreme Court
39Th General Assembly
Freshmen Baseball Beat Juniors In Five Innings
The high school freshmen defeated the junior team 10 to 8 in a five inning after a school day game. Dubois and Dusenberry formed the battery for the freshmen while Haney and McCreedy pitched for the juniors. Both teams showed inexperience and wild pitching but played surprisingly well. More Class series games are set for next week.
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Dubois
Dusenbery
Haney
McCreedy
High School Commercial Club Notes
The Commercial club met after school. A playlet featured Dorothy and Mable Nelson John Miller Harold Otto Florence V Potratz and Charles Bartholow. Members heard talks by Lena Haney Rodney Mayhew Eugenia Longwell and George Rice on advertising topics. A picnic is planned for the next meeting.
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Dorothy
Mable Nelson
John Miller
Harold Otto
Florence V Potratz
Charles Bartholow
Lena Haney
Rodney Mayhew
Feuagenia Longwell
George Rice
J. Rothschild
Roof shingler Green Squire Injured In Scaffold Fall
Green Squire sustained minor injuries yesterday when the scaffolding he stood on while shingling the Episcopal chapel roof slipped. He fell several feet, with one eye blackened and multiple bruises and scratches. This marks his first fall in many years as a carpenter.
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Green Squire
Episcopal Chapel
Dewey Moves Office to Former Washington Loans Trust Rooms
Judge Charles A. Dewey relocates his chambers from the courtroom rear to the former Washington Loans Trust company offices, previously used by W. H. Butterfield before his death.
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Dewey
Charles A. Dewey
Couse
Washington Loanes Trust Company
W. H. Butterfield
Klein Kilo Ko underwear sale starts at 21 dollars
Local retailer advertises a broad selection of underwear styles and sizes with prices beginning at 21.00 dollars. The notice highlights variety and value through a general sale promotion.
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Klein
Passenger of 1807 Mew Haven Passport Text
This fragment notes a passport issued in 1807 by a New Haven authority and approved by the government. The content lists honorifics and titles such as Most Serene and Honorable, referencing lords, emperors, kings, republics, and civic roles within a formal ceremonial register.
New Ideas on Social Service Conference at Oskaloosa
More than 150 officials and workers gathered in Oskaloosa for a regional social service conference. Attendees included Miss Lydia Bicher Miss Agnes Swift Miss Elisabeth Finlay representing Washington and Rev. EB Clark recently called to Deep River.
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Oskaloosa
Lydia Bicher
Agnes Swift
Elisabeth Finlay
Washington
EB. D. Clark
Presbyterian Church
Deep River
H. G. Moore
Muscantine
Ralph Reed
Public Welfare Bureau of
Des Moines
Huber, Atterback
Ancient Stone Coffin Unearthed Near Rail Depot
Telegraph workers in Sentland uncovered a stone coffin with a human skeleton while working on the west links. The find appears to be of ancient origin and likely part of a remote burial era, similar to other coffins found near the old berg.
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Sentland
Telegraphbe Department
Perial
Old Bergh
History of Tremont Street’s Origin in Boston
Fragmentary notes describe Tremont Street in Boston and reference a historical event or figure, mentioning a street origin tied to a roadway and local leaders. The readable text hints at a fire’s impact and a caretaker role connected to a peninsula site, but details are unclear.
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Boston
Tremont Street
Orichi
Best
Peninsula
Little Harry and the Remade Eye
Sticking, Little Harry complains after missing his nap and tells his father that he needs a new eye because the old one keeps sticking, hinting at a bedtime whimsy or imagined ailment.
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Harry
Tapa
Patient Man Turned Sour by Neck Boil
A short verse by Guy Lee describes a man once patient and kind who becomes gruff after a neck boil appears. His wife hints at divorce as his demeanor darkens, with bitter language and lost mirth. The poem warns others to fear similar changes if a similar boil develops.
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Guy Lee
Man Sold Hams As Shoulder Meat In Des Moines Scam
A man named Smith claimed to sell home cured shoulders at ham prices, near Des Moines. He worked several Washington residents yesterday, then was stopped by the sheriff who learned the meat came from a Des Moines packing company. He was warned to cease and leave town.
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Smith
Te Des Moines
Washington
Des Moines
Masonic Calendar and Lodge Notice for Bethlehem and Washington
Bethlehem Commandery No 45 urges Sir Knights to treat Thursday as an important Templar Masonry date and to follow their program. Kerr reports Washington Lodge No 26 hosts Friday’s regular meeting with Masters degree conferral for one candidate and refreshments after work.
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Bethlehem Commandery No
Templar
Kerr, Fe, C
Washington Lodge No
Elliot Grayson
W. M
Haskins Notices and Local Happenings May Report
May 5 update from Haskins notes calls on friends and visits by residents. Rev. Gageby of Chicago preached in town and at Cotter. Rain kept some residents indoors. Mrs. Roberts returned from Elgin to help with moving plans. Families settled in former Bowers home and business transacts occurred in Wea and Columbus Junction.
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Haskins
Cloyce Benson
Virginia
Ethel Booth
Davenport
Dr. Gageby
Chicago
Uts
Cotter
Wm. Roberts
Elgin
J. E. Booth
Rev. Bowers
J. M. Farrington
Wea
Liberty
Opal Godlove
Grace Stafford
Washington
Opal
W. H. Warner
May Hopengardner
J. C. Mathers
S .E. Wallin
Hazel Booth
Geo. Rhadda
Ross McCreedy
Columbus Junction
Lew Embree
Elmer Warnock
Leota Welliver Travels for Eighth Grade Exams
Leota Welliver left Ainsworth and went to Washington on Wednesday evening to be present for the eighth grade examinations on Thursday and Friday.
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Leota Welliver
Washington
Ainsworth
Remarkable Februarys Without a Full Moon Cited
H. Gaythorpe an Fogtish inquirer finds no full moon in February occurred in the nineteenth century during 1800 1847 1853 but only two record years 1915 and 1901 in the present century. Four centuries ahead predict fourteen such Februarys. Five Sundays in February share similar frequency occurring thirteen times in four centuries. The two occurrences are not connected.
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H. Gaythorpe
Idiosyncrasies Shape Worker Efficiency
The text notes idiosyncrasies in every worker and that each person excels at some tasks while performing others poorly. It argues against altering natural habits, and suggests identifying how individuals work best to improve overall efficiency within that domain.
Low Cost Night Light Innovation
An inventor introduces a night light using nine small transformers and an incandescent bulb. Operates from standard AC lines and barely affects the electricity meter, making cost negligible.
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Itventor
Soldier earns king's favor and discharge for music
A tale from Frederick the Great era tells of a soldier who played the stews harp so well that his skill impressed the king. Ordered to the palace to perform, the guard refused for fear of punishment, yet when he finally played at court the king rewarded him with honorable discharge from military service.
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Frederick the Great
Frederick
Solier
Petition For Dog Spares Life Stir London
Six thousand people signed a petition to spare a dog ordered killed by a London magistrate over alleged ferocity. The case drew wide public sympathy and debated animal welfare in the city.
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London
England
Three Religions in China Shared Faith Practices
A brief note highlights Confucianism Taoism and Buddhism as the three major religions in China. It notes followers across regions and emphasizes cultural influence rather than formal doctrine.
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China
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