Fortnightly club and social events noted at Davenport gathering
Wednesday activities include a quilt project at Kensington Ey club with Mrs Parrow and niece Mrs Stephens. a luncheon by Mrs Morrison celebrating 25 years at the Iowa bar. art department roundups at the Fortnightly club with Miss Dawson and Mrs Meek. and a sewing circle at Mrs Endicott hosting a household tips roll call and plans for a June 5 ice cream social. Beulah Robinson and Helen Stewart attended nuptials in Galesburg, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Morrison
Iowa
Elizabeth Dawson
Toric
Art Institute of Chicago
Carol Forgey
Boston Museum
New York
Hazel Meek
Davenport’ Municipal Art Gallery
Washington
Im C
Zelma L. Robertson
Paul J. McMillan
Galesburg
Ilinois
Eeers
Beulah Robinson
Helen L. Stewart
Booster Club Highlights Mothers Day Program
The Booster club met at the home of Mrs Homer Jarrard north of town with a large attendance. A short Mother's Day program followed the regular business meeting featuring a paper on Great Mothers of History by Mrs Ray Lambert. Mrs Jarrard and her daughter Vera served refreshments. Guests included Mrs John Green Mrs John Foster Mrs Will Bealer Mrs George Guenther Mrs Bert Dill Mrs John Nickerson and Mrs Spencer Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Jarrard
Ray Lambert
Jarrard
Vera
John Green
John Foster
Will Bealer
George Guenther
Bert Dill
John Nickerson
Spencer Reed
DAR History Prize Award For 7th and 8th Grades
The DAR will present a history prize to the top history student in each of the 7th and 8th grades on next Monday at 9 a m. A short program will follow and all are invited. Rebekah regular meeting Friday at 8 pm will include election of a delegate and officer nominations.
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Rebekah
Bake sale at Washington Cleaners May 19 1928
Fern Cliff 4 H U club holds bake gate at Washington Cleaners Saturday May 19 1928 at 10 o clock. Other notes mention Fleur De His club meeting May 17 with Mrs Walter Smith and quilt material requests.
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Fern Cliff
Washington Cleaners
Fleur de His Club
Walter Smith
Afternoon Bridge Club Meets for Lunch with Mrs Keeley
The Afternoon Bridge club will meet with Mrs. W. M. Keeley on Saturday afternoon for a 1:00 o clock luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Keeley
Enlarge Windows With Draperies Beyond Casing
A small window can appear larger by placing curtain rods beyond the casing on both sides and installing heavy draperies so casings remain unseen through the fabric. This home improvement tip appears in an old ad section.
Westward Romance Endures Family Tolds True
Kate Arundale arrives at a western ranch town to marry Aaron Ward. A cottage tragedy and rustling raid test loyalties. Joe Arundale defers his own heartbreak for Kate and Aaron while guiding Kate to a hopeful future with the two men reconciled.
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Ate Arundale
Aaron Ward
Joe
Kate
Aaron
Joe Arundale
Pabe
Plans to Reproduce Temple of Solomon at Roerich Museum
Architect Harvey Wiley Corbett outlined a six to seven month reproduction plan for a full scale facsimile of Solomon’s Temple and surrounding citadel. The project includes detailed models and Bible-based measurements to recreate the Holy of Holies and royal buildings for exhibition purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roerich Museum
Harvey Wiley Corbett
Citadel
New York Herald
Queen
Faienece
King Solomon
Forest of Lebanon
Corbett
John W. Kelcher
Holy of ‘Holies
Kelcher
Incomplete Historical Excerpt About Potatoes Remark
Fragmentary OCR passage discusses sweet potatoes and shipping a quantity for winter. The text includes an odd quotation about prizes and raising sweet potatoes, with unclear context and attribution. The remainder is garbled and not coherent enough to determine a clear event or subject.
Junior College Tour to Quaker Oats Plant
Students from the junior college joined Dean Meade for a field trip to the Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids via three cars. They toured the Iowa City campus, enjoyed a Riverside Park picnic, observed the canning and labeling processes, and viewed a Vitaphone theatre show before returning home amid mixed weather and a minor traffic incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Dean Meade
Cedar Rapjis
Riverside Park
Colegians
Harold Briley
Mr. Meade
Des Moines pioneer Wylie Nelson dies at 74
Wylie Nelson longtime Des Moines contractor and charter member of United Presbyterian Church dies at his home 1460 Fifth Avenue after a life spanning New Concord Ohio to Iowa. Survived by wife Attie, daughters Bessie and Blanche, and four sisters Mrs Barrows Mrs Harrington Mrs Yount and Mrs Corpman. Funeral services were held at Newton funeral home and burial followed in Laurel Hill cemetery.
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Wylie Nelson
Des Moines
Fifth Avenue
New Concord
Ohio
Marth
Washington
Attie Brokaw
Creston
United Presbyterian Church of
Bessie
Blanche Nelson
Mary Barrows
Los Angeles
Cal
Will Harrington
John Yount
Buda
Ill
C. M. Corpman
Brighton
Largest Dog Breeds and Record Irish Wolfhound Bally
The bureau of animal industry lists the three largest dog breeds as St Bernards mastiffs and Irish wolfhounds. The record largest dog is Bally Shanon an Irish wolfhound weighing 180 pounds owned by Mrs Glenn Stewart of Easton Md.
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Bureau. Of.animal
Glenn Stewart
Easton, Md
Rexall Orderlies Offer Constipation Relief in Battle Creek
A Battle Creek physician promotes Rexall Orderlies as a remedy for constipation claiming it draws water into the colon to soften and loosen waste for a gentle natural movement. Consumers are urged to chew one tablet at night for relief by morning with a 24 for 15 cent offer at Rexall Drug Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Rexall Orderlies
Rexall Drug Store
All in the Doing and Wise Money Use
A proverb notes that reckless spending leaves a man with little, while prudent money use keeps wealth from seeming excessive even for a billionaire. The quote highlights value in measured frugality and thoughtful expenditure.
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Exchange
Flies and Bacteria by Actual Examination
A study finds that six million bacteria may attach to a single fly during contact. The result highlights how pests can transfer germs to surfaces and humans, stressing the need for hygiene and control measures.
Eastern Title of Honor Sirflar in Egyptian Army
The term meaning chief, used in Mohammedan countries for nine communities in chief, designates the officer in supreme command of the Egyptian army.
Scandinavian regions lead in heavy coffee drinking
A fragmented report notes that Scandinavian countries rank highest in coffee consumption. It suggests residents drink coffee not only during meals but also between meals, indicating widespread daily usage.
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Kensington
Parrow
SA. Stephens
H. H. ‘van Horn
Dun‘Tap
Mary Ellen Crawford
J. H. Krenmyer
Mae Coon
4 H
Peppers
Gault
TRS
M. KE
Mioongay
Bila Hout
Sunshine Community
Arthur Ruebsam
Reguin
EMERY
Klein Klothing Ko
D. J. Walsh
Ify
Joel
Deep Canyon
Miss
Lad
Solomon
Sean
M. W. Ne
Llson
M. W. Nelson
Victor Records
Arnold
J. F. McNamara
WHITE
Yard:co
Aol
Enods
Phoenix
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