Former Washington County writers rise to big leagues in Illinois and Iowa
Former Washington County staffers Paul Sham and Lewis Warren advance to top roles with the Illinois Daily News and the Iowa Daily Press Association as they pursue larger opportunities. Paul Gorham, now publisher in Illinois, hosts a banquet with Gov Dwight Keen and political leaders, reflecting on career roots at Winfield Beacon.
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Washington County
Paul Sham
Illinois Daily News
Springfield
Illinois
Lewis Warren
Iowa Daily Press Association
Des Moines
Paul Gorham
Tiow
Dwight Keen
Gorham
Washington
Winfield Beacon
Banquet Night Echoes and Moonlight Jokes at Convention
The report recounts a banquet with Governor Dwight Green-like figures, jokes about mushrooms, and music interrupted by chatter. A three year old notes the moon is fixed, and playful exchanges unfold about diction, finances, and amusing observations from Bloomington musicians and local hosts.
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Bloomington
Gordon Dean Meeker
Gordon Dean
Probate of Will Notice in Washington Iowa District Court
In Iowa district court, H. Blossom deceased last will and testament filed for probate. Hearing set May 19 1941 at the courthouse in Washington Iowa before the district court clerk RR Noonan. Interested parties must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated.
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H. Anblossom
Ashineton
Iowa
Noonan
District Court
Washington
Ellinwood youths sentenced for weekly borrowed car use
Two Ellinwood Kansas youths were sentenced by Police Judge Robl after using an automobile each Sunday for a month to attend Sunday school. The case labeled as borrowing the car highlights the repeated unauthorized use and legal consequences.
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Ellinwood
Kan
Robl
Barnum Sinks $10,000 in Fake Copper Mining Venture
A history of Litchfield Connecticut recounts P T Barnum investing ten thousand dollars in a fraudulent copper mining scheme, showing he was not immune to scams.
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P. T. Barnum
Litchfield
Peruvian bark cures malaria allegations in ad
A historical note explains that Peruvian bark sold as a medicine for malarial fevers is simply quinine in disguise. The claim reflects 19th century advertising practices where common remedies were marketed as special cures.
Pennies Pay Rent Promptly in Minnesota
Easty Tauer of Klossner, Minnesota paid a $25 rent in 18 pounds of pennies. Landlord Albert Wendinder counted the coins, returned 11 cents, and urged better counting next time.
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Easty
Tauer
Klossner
Minn
Albert Wendinger
Wendinger
Feeding Through Veins Opens Life Extension Method
A protein preparation fed intravenously enables patients unable to eat due to weakness or surgical removal of digestive tracts to survive digestive crises. Hospitals have begun using the method, developed from rat experiments and announced by Dr. Robert Elman and Dr. D O. Weiner of Washington University School of Medicine.
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Robert Elman
D. O. Weiner
Department of Surgery
Washington University School of Medicine
Second Thoughts
A busy day unfolds in a domestic drama as Jerry endures nonstop calls from relatives and a missing overnight bag. Bills surprise change of plans shifts the mood from anxiety to secret relief as the couple chooses a quiet dinner and shows, sparing the party.
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Jerry
Universal Telephone Service
Bill
Mary
Mary Ellen
Fanchers
Jack
Geraldine
Aunt Mary
Curfew Etymology Traced to French Roots
The term curfew is described as derived from two French words couvré and peu meaning cover the fire. The note explains historical usage and linguistic origin in a concise etymology snippet.
Playday in Marion Township Crowns Franklin Students
Marion township held its first Play Day at Gray School on May 9. Schoolchildren from five schools sang after lunch and competed in races across primary to advanced groups with judges Mrs. Kauffman Mrs. Malmburg and Mrs. Givans. Franklin’s Gertrude Davison led songs and earned an orange pennant for most points. blue ribbons carried 15 points red ribbons 10 and white ribbons the rest.
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Marion Township
Gray School
Gertrude Davison
Franklin School
Kaufffman
Malmburg
Givans
Bob Martin
Kansas Volcano Cone Near Riley Still Visible Today
A historic feature notes an extinct volcanic cone once active in Kansas remains visible just west of Riley. The single cone marks a geologic past and draws curiosity from visitors exploring the region.
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Kansas
Riley, Kan
Philatelists Use Themed Stamps In Lieu Of Food Stamps
Philately has long featured stamps themed on foods and commodities. Countries like Pitcairn Iceland Japan Argentina Australia Bulgaria and the United States have issued stamps depicting oranges fish ducks beef lamb chickens eggs wheat butter salt strawberries pepper and sugar to celebrate or symbolize staple goods.
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U. S
Philately
Pitcairn Island
Iceland
Japan
Argentina
Australia
Bulgaria
Baccalaureate Program Published for Ainsworth Class of 1941
Ainsworth May 12 The baccalaureate services for the class of 1941 were held Sunday at 8 p m at United Presbyterian Church. The program lists processional invocational scripture solo sermon and benediction with named participants including Miss Seburn Rev Nye and Rev Hemphill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Ruth Norris
Ainsworth
Miss Seburn
Rev. Nye
Moses
Moore
Romans Welcome Fast Bus Service Amid War Aftermath
The Italian Auto Transport company uses idle luxury buses to operate double fare routes across Rome. The new service claims higher speeds than regular buses and taxis, responding to disrupted tourist traffic from the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Italian Auto Transport Company
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