Back in Harness The Rocking Chair Brigade Returns
The writer resumes column duties after four weeks away noting the closing of the Democrat Independent paper and fond memories of Alex Miller. She shares encounters on a Chicago to Washington trip, mentions Mrs. Frederick Ryan of Boston and her sons, and salutes local citizens like Mr. Allen Stewart and Rev. Clapp. The piece blends community tidbits, health cures, and seasonal notes with a warm, reflective tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Ryan
Boston
Frederick, Jr
Billy
Washington County
Pat Tobin
Ainsworth
Washington
Allen Stewart
Wendell Willkie
Mr. Stewart
Garden Sprays and Mixes for Disease Control
Lead arsenate lime sulfur Bordeaux mixture and garden guard dusting sulfur used to protect potatoes and other crops from mildew and pests. Red River potato mix noted among common fungicidal and insecticidal sprays.
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Red River
Widely Used Trademarks Turned Language Elements
Many registered trademarks owned by manufacturers have become common language and dictionary entries. Autogiro, cellophane, ethyl, mercuric chrome, parcheesi, pyrex, teletype and zipper illustrate brands that have transcended origin to describe general products or concepts.
Meaning and origin of the word cynosure
The term cynosure denotes a center of attention with nautical roots. It derives from Greek for its dog’s tail and originally referred to Ursa Minor the constellation guiding mariners to the North Star.
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Ursa Minor
Kalona Hosts Rural Letter Carriers Meeting
The Washington County Rural Letter Carriers association held its May meeting at Kalona High School with about 50 attendees from Ainsworth Brighton Crawfordsville Kalona Mt. Pleasant Richmond Riverside Washington Wayland and Weismar. Also noted were birthday suppers for local families and attendance by Leland Horton and Prody A. Borkoski at the Katona meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prody A. Borkoski
Brighton
Washington County Rural Letter Carriers Association
Kalona
Ainsworth
Crawfordsville
Mt. Pleasant
Richmond
Riverside
Washington
Wayland
Weismar
Edward Bushek
America
Isaiah Yoder
Walker
Leland Horton
Child of Three Breaks Her Leg
May 6 STRINGTOWN a three year old, Carol Graber, daughter of Albert Graber, broke her leg just above the knee after riding on a tractor and being tipped off. She went to hospital for X rays and then returned home, recovering. The item also notes attending a state S. S. convention, visits, and local family events as part of daily society reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Rich
Stringtown
Carol Graber
Albert Graber
L. H. Rinner
Marian
S. S
Cedar Falls
Madge Brooks
Burlington
Donald
Delight Rinner
David Allen Graber
Evelyn Widmer
Washington
Myrtle Freyenberger
Iowa City
John Dill Hulmes
Arthur Davison
Verdella Widmer
Ira Graber
J. T. Wenger
George Unkrich
Ceraldine
Raymond Rich
Roberta
Stewart
Lavinia Graber
J. J. Richs
Edward Freyenberger
Kathryn Widmer
Deane Rinner
Oskaloosa
Jetty
Earl Gingerich
Spanish moss grows on tele pole as epiphyte report
A note explains Spanish moss can grow on a telephone pole as an epiphyte drawing moisture from air. Local social items list Sunday dinners and callers: Mr and Mrs L Brown hosted. Rodney Gowey and Florence Coil visited Fairfield. Mrs Rose Howell returned home with Martha Baker. Mrs Doyle Brown Kosmer and Clara Borkoski called Fairfield. Floyd Jones also called Fairfield Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Brown
Howard Baker
Rodney Gowey
Florence Coil
Third Eye in Animals and Humans Described by Vision Institute
The Vision Institute reports that most birds have a third eye or nictitating membrane that cleans and protects the eye. It notes vestigial remnants in humans and mentions presence in cats cows and rabbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B Ter Vision Institute
Washington Lodge No 26 Regular Masonic Meeting Notice
Washington Lodge No 26 F A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. W M L Holland and A W Yard are named officers in this brief notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge
L Holland
W. M
A. W. Yard
Secelary
Train schedule notices for westbound and eastbound routes
The record lists several railroad services with daily and regular stops including westbound No. 8 Golden State Limited and No. 1 Local, along with eastbound No. 2 Local and No. 4 Golden State Limited. It also covers Knoxville and Davenport to Kansas City branch and Southwest Limited trains with their departure times and agent names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden State Limited
Californian
Golden States Limited
California
C.M
Kansas City-Davenport
Southwest Limited
W. C. Bell
Burlington Trailways Local Bus Schedule Update
Bus No 3 leaves Washington F114 aom Bus No 9 leaves Washington SN2 p Bus No 7 leaves Washington 3 45 Pm Daily Omaha to Chicago Bus No 2 leaves Washington on 8258 es Bus No 6 leaves Washington on nights 12 19 am Bus No 10 leaves Washington Shiree kee ae All eastbound buses go to chi Tickets available at Bus Depot Candy Kitchen North Side Square for trips to any point in the country Canton i Agen
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Burlington Trailways
Washington
Aom
Omaha
Chicago
Shiree Kee Ae
Chi Carn
Candy Kitchen
North Side Square
Coast 'O Coast
Ineal
al. Cantoni
Agen
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Vicro Fleming
FOX
Rocking Chair
Aocay
Democrat Independent
Alex Miller
the Democrat
Marie H. Loftus
Los Angeles
The
Democrat
J. D. Dayton
Missoula
Mont
Etta McCall
Coppock
W. I. Clapp
the Elms
Judy Putnam
Harold Putnam
Hallie Hull
Susan van Riper
Kalamazoo
Mich
West Alexander
Penn
Harry McCall
Wahneetah Ingalls
Florida
McCall Gardens
Holland
Mount Home
Journal
D. C. Barrett
Indianapolis
Dr. Barrett
Highland Palace
de Soto
Desoto
South Ave
Detroit
BROWN
Washington, Iowa
Hyos
Bing
Bob
Lamour
Lafrica
Una Merkel
Eric Blore
Pete ‘Smith
Philco
Beauchamp’s Bar
Isville, Iowa
Father
Dange
Oakwood Pavilion
Wellman, Iowa
Thurs
Gene Pieper & His Orchestra
Knoxville
Depar
L. Goodlander
C. F. Anderson
Nash
Laverage
Fred May
Stockton
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