Samson Family Reunion Brings All Children Home After Nine Years
Mrs H F Samson hosts a week long family reunion at 309 South Marion Avenue with nine children present. A Saturday open house at Mrs S W Livingston on North Iowa Avenue welcomes sisters and brother visiting from Washington. Attendees include Rev W L Samson of Pittsburgh and daughters Mrs D C Kilgore Brighton Mrs I M Sproull Santa Ana Calif Mrs Lloyd E Latta Jackson Mich Mrs S W Livingston Mrs R L Livingston and Miss Nell Samson of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Samson
Samson
South
Marion Avenue
Washington
S. W. Livingston
North
Iowa Avenue
Rev
W. L. Samson
Pittsburgh
D.C. Kilgore
Brighton
I. M. Sproull
Santa Ana
Calif
Lloyd E. Latta
Jackson, Mich
W. Livingston
R. L. Livingston
Nell Samson
Simpson Anniversary Observed in Washington Home
Mr and Mrs John F Simpson celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary at their West Washington street home. Family and friends attended with flowers, cake, coffee, and a large wedding cake gift from the North Church of Pittsburgh. They were married May 14 1879 near North Branch Kansas by Rev R H Hamill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Simpson
Simpson
West
Washington Street
John Simpson
Pittsburgh
Kansas
Mrs. Simpson
Washington
North Church of
Mre
John Green
Albert Simpson
Earl Simpson
John E. Simpson
Fortnightly club dairy discussion at home economics meet
The First Division of the Fortnightly club home economics department met with Mrs. H. M. Shaver. Members debated milk sourcing between bulk and bottle. Mrs. George Stewart presented on proper care of milk in the home and Mrs. John Woods spoke on Iowa dairy laws and milk sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Shaver
George Stewart
John Woods
Lowe
Fr. B. Schmoeller
Mothers' Club To Host Five Hundred Party Tonight
Members of the Mothers' club entertain their husbands this evening at the A. E. Ross home on South Marion Avenue with a Five Hundred party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
A. E. Ross
South Marion Avenue
Kolah Club Hosts Meeeting and Welcome to New Member
Mrs Tessie Kerr hosted a Kolah club gathering yesterday with six members and one visitor. Members worked on their projects while socializing and getting acquainted with little Maureen Trottman making her first club appearance. A two course luncheon followed. The next meeting will be at Mrs Evhn Trottman's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tessie Kerr
Kolah Club
Maurine Trottman
Evhn Trottman
Local societies schedule May gatherings and banquet
The 19th Century club meets Saturday with Mrs. N L Babcock. The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church holds its May social Friday in the church basement. A May 20 banquet for local girls is organized by the Women's Interchurch committee in the church dining room. The Afternoon Bridge club hosts a Friday evening event at the H M Eicher residence hosted by Mr and Mrs Herbert Stiefel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
19Th Century Club
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
Interchurch
New Methodist Church
Bridge Club
Herbert Stiefel
H. M. Eicher
East Main Street
Circle B of Crawfordsville hosts world tour fundraiser
The Circle B of the M EB Ladies' Aid society in Crawfordsville plans a travel around the world trip Friday at six with trains departing every half hour until ten. Tickets cost forty cents for the round trip and include free lunch at each country visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EB. Ladies’ Aid Society
Crawfordsville
W. K. R. C. Set for Saturday Meeting at 2:15
The W. K. R. C. will hold its regular meeting Saturday at 2 15. Planned topics include Decoration Day and other business. All officers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. KR. C
Red Cross Units Prepared for 168th Train Call
Red Cross workers from four departments are asked to be in uniform and ready to meet the 168th at the train. Further notice will be given through the paper or by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
168Th
Auction sale of Mek er School in Washington IA
The Independent School District of Washington Iowa will publicly auction May 2 1919 at 2 30 PM the real estate and building known as the McKee School described as Lots 1 and 4 in Block 12 Original Plat City of Washington. Movable fixtures slate blackboards and clock reserved. Bidder to pay 1560 at sale. possession deed and abstract July 1 1919. balance cash at that time. District may reject bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent School District of
Washington
Iowa
McKee School
City of Washington
District Board Notice from Washington Iowa May 1919
Dated at Washington Iowa this eighth day of May 1919 Db J ROSS president of board of directors of said district R W THOMPSON secretary of said board M 9 13 15
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Db. J. Ross
R. W. Thompson
Army to Buy 500 New Planes for Emergency Expansion
Washington May 15 Contracts for at least 500 airplanes of the latest types will be awarded to American manufacturers under army air service plans sent to Secretary Baker. The move aims to keep the industry ready for rapid expansion to meet a national emergency. Seven modern designs approved include Le Pere observation Hoening mono Thomas Morse scout U S D 9 A day bomber Voight training Marlin day bomber and Ordinance Engineer Pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Army Air Service
Baker
American Air Services
Hoening
Voight
Ordinance Engineer
Greeley Baptists Report Big Sunday and Growth
The Greeley Baptist church welcomed about forty new members and witnessed a symbolic baptismal service. Nearly 300 attended Sunday school despite weather, with 200 at the evening young people's hour and a 20 minute talk by Prof Barker. The $6,000,000 fund’s local allotment was oversubscribed by nearly $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Colo
Tribune Republican
Baptist Church
Bible School
D. I. Coon
Barker
H. H. Harbaugh
Denver
Pastor Coon Served as Minister to Washington Baptist Church
Formerly pastor at the Washington Baptist church, Coon held ministry duties and contributed to the church community during his tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coon
Washington Baptist Church
Beauty Beyond Skin Deep Ad At Lemmon's Drug Store
An advertisement extols beauty as health, claiming biliousness and constipation spoil appearance. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to correct disorders, followed by proper diet and exercise to help any young woman with regular features look beautiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon's Drug Store
Advt
State Wins Fight Over Tax Statute
Des Moines May 15 half a million dollars hung on a comma in the collateral inheritance tax statute. The Iowa Supreme Court ruled taxes may be collected on bequests to charitable institutions outside the state, while Iowa's own institutions remain exempt. The decision, a major victory for the state, follows prior rulings and affects future tax receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Max D. Peterson
Iowa
B. J. Powers
Max Peterson
Davenport
Powers
American Institute For Science and Research
New York City
American Institute
Train robberies echo Jesse James schemes in modern rail travel
Mrs. E C Heslop of Lehigh near Fort Dodge reports a train theft in Chicago on a New York bound trip. A man posing as a government inspector demanded a full account of her money and relieved her of a large portion of her bank roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
E. C. Heslop
Lehigh
Plan Highways Memorial Represented at Des Moines Conference
Delegates from towns and counties along the Everett Powers highway met at the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce to outline permanent improvements and marking for the route from Spirit Lake to St. Louis. A three member committee and a highway engineer will review the Knoxville segment and report next meeting. The highway honors Everett Powers, an Iowa youth and Rainbow division casualty in France. Memorials along the route will bear names of Iowa’s war dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Spirit Lake
St. Louis
Chamber of Commerce
Knoxville
State Line
Overett Powers
Iowa
France
Powers
Parrot Button Case Quoted in Damages Discussion
A lawyer seeking damages quotes a r 이는 phrase about a parrot and a boss dropping his collar button to illustrate insinuations against a client's good name. The exchange highlights the tension between accusation and defense in defamation contexts.
Sage and Sulphur Compound Claims to Restore Dark Hair
An old remedy named Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is advertised as a ready to use product to darken gray hair and restore natural luster. The ad notes quick results by applying with a sponge or brush and denies disease treatment purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
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Meker School
ARMY
Peshe
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Sabal
Klothes
Rothschild’s
Trust Company Service
Chas.h, Kec KP
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