Local shopper notes and visits with outfits and ads
Arch Best Oxfords and Klein Clothing Company offer knicker suits for boys ages 12 to 17 with prices around 6.85 and 5.85. David Elder visits Cedar Rapids. Vernon Sigler and family travel from Wellman to Des Moines. Roofing shingles from Johns Manville and Mule Hide promoted. Barefoot sandals sell for 1.19 to 1.29. A. R. Miller and Homer Stephen attend a Mason City convention. Ford battery offered at 16.50. Leo Shelangoski battery services advertised. Mrs. Johnson learns of Mrs Brinning’s upcoming Rochester operation.
Special prices and goods at Klein Klothing and local shops
Local ads advertise reduced prices on boys knicker suits at Klein Klothing Co and selling about 30 suits. Also promotions for a Wonder Three-In-One electric cooker toaster and heater with coupons from Lyon Bakery. Other notices include Sun Proof line painting, Exide battery service, and new sandals at Wilson's with battery charging at Washington Motor Co.
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Klein Klothing Ko
Wonder
Lyon Bakery
Broken Words Reflect Nature’s Symbolic Silence of God
Fragmentary quotation notes that all natural things symbolize God but speak of Him only through imperfect words, attributed to Henry Ward Beecher. The line underscores religious meditation on creation and language limitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Henry Ward Beecher
Not Privileged The Landlady Tale in the London Telegraph
A vivid dialogue from the London Telegraph recounts a quarrel with a landlady where the guest boasts of destructive acts in the house and is sharply told to respect boundaries. The exchange highlights class tension as the lodger asserts his position.
Reversing Falla at St. John River Mouth NB
The Reversing Falls in New Brunswick at the St. John river mouth are not true falls. The narrow outlet makes the tide rise to 28 feet inside, causing inward fall during flow and outward fall as water escapes at ebb. The falls are passable four times a day for steamers sailing vessels and rafts in 15 minute intervals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canna
New Brunswick
St. John River
General Assembly of Presbyterians to Meet in Michigan
Nearly 1,000 commissioners from all states will attend the 136th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U S A at Grand Rapids May 22 to 28 or 29. Key items include the opening sermon by Dr Charles Frederick Wishart, election of a new moderator, debate over Fosdick preaching in New York, and reports of four boards on missions education and pensions.
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Grand Rapids
Union
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
Mich
Presbyterian General Assembly
Charles Frederick Wishart
Wooster
Ohio
Presbytery of
New York
General Assembly
Harry Emerson Fosdick
First Presbyterian Church of
New York City
Boards of Foreign Missions
National Missions, Christian Education and Pensions
Presbyterian
Washington
W. R. Patterson
Presbyterian Central Receiving Agency
University coed column argues men pressure women to pet
An anonymous UW Columns contributor asserts university women must be like Amazon defenders to cope with male advances. She describes the he petter as demanding postdate petting and warns that even strong women can be overwhelmed by assertive suitors. A male student counters that real men pursue those who avoid petting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
University
University of Washington
Scolding Letters Dominate Local Newspapers
The notice notes a surge in harsh letters to editors, pointing to scolded rhetoric as more influential than gratification in public discourse and reflecting strong community sentiment.
Fuel of Ancient Rome Charcoal Used for Heat
The ancient Romans relied almost entirely on charcoal as fuel. It was burned in open pens without grates or flues, providing economical heat for living rooms and baths.
Councils Cut Turkish Marriage Costs to Aid Poor
Municipal councils in Anatolia slash the cost of the Turkish marriage ceremony to make it affordable for the poorest nationals. The measure aims to widen access to marriage by reducing fees and related expenses.
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Anatolia
Social calendar highlights and club meetings listed
The schedule covers Pythian Sisters and Royal Neighbors meetings, Fortnightly and Home Economics group gatherings, Junior-Senior banquet at the Commercial Club, church socials, bridge club, needlework and study circles, and upcoming Thursday and Friday events. Notable items include the Junior-Senior banquet at 6:30 pm and the Bethlehem Commandery special conclave this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian
Misses Bridges
FP. L. Wilson
Commercial Club
Prairie Flower Church
Jessie Richardscon
Art
R. G. Cherry
Conversation Shifts Leave Comic Tale Unfinished
A speaker laments how conversations drift away before delivering a witty anecdote, reflecting on the social frustration of unfinished humor in everyday dialogue. The note captures a relatable moment of missed punchlines and shifting topics.
Letter Frequency Across Languages
Analysis shows the letter e as most common across 1000 letters in several languages. English yields 137 , French 184 , Spanish 149 , and German 178 occurrences of e. This pattern highlights e as a high frequency vowel in diverse alphabets.
History Prizes Awarded at Junior High School
Eighth grader Everstine Daniels won the five dollar DAR prize for best history grade at the Junior High assembly. Ruth Robb, seventh grade, also received the DAR prize. Miss Speer praised patriotism and urged study of American history and citizenship.
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Everstine Damiels
Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Everstine
Joe Daniels
Beatrice
Ruth Robb
W. G. Robb
C. A. Speer
America
Me‘Creedy
Velvet-Tongued Hosts Chosen Over Sandpaper Voices
A publication notes a preference for smooth talking hosts with long-standing reputations over sharper, abrasive speakers, favoring familiarity and reliability in broadcasting voices.
Bible Verse Style Encourages Writing Practice
An observed note on using Bible flavored phrasing to inspire writing. It suggests quoting verses or whole chapters and using self quotation to generate writing material. The idea emphasizes knowing how to write and having a topic to explore.
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Flardiy
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Frank C
Lawaver
Agnes Christine Johnston
Olea Printrlau
Oaapreu
Gaston Glass
Ruth Clifford
Edith Yorke
Josef Swickard Craufurd Kent Vola Vale
FOX News
H. J. Ward & Co
Arch
Oxfords
Wilson's
Gad
Harry Boyer
Kansas City
Kiein Klothing
David Elder
Cedar Rapids
Everett Ball
Vernon Sigler
Wellman
Sigler
Lre
Deg Moines
Johns Manville
White Yard
Atchisons
A. R. Miller
Homer Stephen
Mason City, Iowa
Ford
Washington Motor Co
Richard Johnson
Henry Brinning
Rochester
Mini
Leo Shelangoski
Holmes Willard
Gasoline Alley
Tite
George Breitenbach
McElhinney Drug Co
Lyon Bakery and Cafe
Marceeler
Reliance Beauty Parlor
M. Bank
F. Macon
Iowa
Acrobata
The
A. E. Atchison
Canada
General Assembly of Presbyterians
Michigan
Petters
Mayport
Fla
Bethlehem Commandery No. 45
Bele. Stutsman
Reading
Corinne Cherry
Sunshine Community Club
Harry Campbell
Pythian Circle
Julia Cavendar
BF. O. W. Club
Ed Grayson
Woman's Department
Church of Christ
Methodist Church
D. of A. Sewing Circle
Louis Eagle
Fleur de Lis Club
George Reed
Prairie Flower Mission Circle
Frank Dittmar
Independent Club
Lloyd Swift
Havre
Will Mohland
Priday
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Ab Anderson
Barker
Bob
Mrs. Speer
R. E. Brinning
Hawkeye
Ford Station
Owen McGovern
W. D. Loftiss
West End Street
John Shields & Sons
Tooman Leather Shop
Laura T. Harvey
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