Ramblings and Remnants in Washington Memories
Des Moines column recalls Washington druggists, memories of Memorial Days under old evergreens, and meetings with Sam White and Ossie Cuddy. The writer praises local figures, reflects on insurance agents, and notes future plans for an old folks home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Washington
Don and
Fort Sherman
T. R. Phillips
T. R
Ernie Lemmon
George McDaniel
Lee Holland
Chicago
Washington, Town
Sam White
Sam
Sioux Falls
Ossie Cuddy
Fas
Ossie
Notable locals and visits shared at Canary Cottage
A traveler recalls coffee at Canary Cottage in Oskaloosa with manager Don Hemphill asking about John Winga. The piece hints at Tommy Gray studying at university, Army service, and plans to meet in Town City. Mentions Don Bell and Leigh Bell with military service and retirement, plus Elizabeth Bell in Minneapolis and a barber shop chorus heard recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Canary Cottage
Don Hemphill
John Winga
John
Washington
Tommy Gray
Mabel
Tommy
Don Bell
State Banking Department
Leigh
Elizabeth Bell
Minneapolis
Cuban presidential race widens with two leading doctors
Rivals for Cuba's June 1 presidency are Dr Ricardo Nunez Portuondo of the Liberal opposition and Dr Carlos Pino Socarras of the Autentico party led nominally by President Gran San Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Ricardo Nunez Portuondo
Liberal Opposition
Carlos Pino Socarras
Autentico Party
Gran San Martin
International
New Dominican Gold Peso Replaces US Dollar
The Dominican Republic adopts a new monetary system replacing the U S dollar with the Dominican gold peso, replacing the long standing American currency in legal tender after the U S Marine occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominican Republic
United States
Republic
U. S
Scarlet fever deaths and cases in the United States
An average of 455 persons die from scarlet fever each year in the United States and about 145000 cases are reported annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
First selective service device used in Bath County Carolina
The first use of selective service devices in America occurred in Bath County North Carolina around 1710 when Royal Governor Hyde summoned all able bodied men to the militia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
County of
Bath
N. C
Hyde
New Chain Stitch Sewing Machine Patent Described
A recent patent describes a chain sewing machine that uses two threads and a hooked needle without an eye. Spools are mounted on spindles under the table at diverging angles, positions near a bobbin in a lock stitch machine.
Farm Safety: Livestock and Machinery Cause Most Accidents
The article notes that livestock and machinery are the top causes of farm accidents. It emphasizes calmness and patient handling of animals to prevent incidents, urging thoughtful, educated management practices for safer farming.
Reminiscences of Faith, People, and a Bible Treasured
A reflective note recounts social gatherings and memories of John Thompson, Dr. J. C. Boice, and local figures. It mentions a cherished Bible with Dr. Clyde Boice’s notes, praise for W. H. Butterfield, and ties to Monmouth College and the Clarion Chamber of Commerce. A letter from Loras McGrady and connections to Elder & Shannon are noted amid community scenes and religious sentiment. The text also references a disputed Jewish-Arab clash around Deganya and Haifa with Haganah claims and battlefield movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Boice
Clyde Boice
J. ©. Boice
Pan-American Museum and World-Wide Animal Exhibit Opens in Washington
An outdoor show on Third Street near the Calendar factory runs 2:00 p m to 11 p m featuring a vast animal collection from six continents. Highlights include Kilroy the Brahma bull Texas Nell the giant horse and Little Richard the baby bison with extra acts such as Prof Cogozzo's Monkey circus Marie O Day and the London Puppett Show.
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Pan-American Museum
Washington
Third Street
Calendar Factory
PaneAmerican Museum
Prof
Cogozzo
Marie O'Day
Great Salt Lake
Kilroy
Texas Nell
Little Richard
Yellowstone National Park
Terrible Terry
Africa
Pan-Ameripyin Museum
London
Electric power on farms saves time and labor nationwide
Electricity is used in 350 different ways on U S farms. It speeds cooking and milking, heats stock water, provides lighting, and powers pumps. Electric pig brooders keep baby pigs warm and extend work hours in the hen house. Farm shops rely on electric tools, and nearly every farm area benefits from electricity, easing tasks and saving time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Improved Fig Processing Method Patented
The invention outlines a fig processing line where figs on an open conveyor pass over heated water to expose them to water vapor just below 212 degrees then move under cold water sprays for cooling.
Moosehorns Used To Cure Baldness In Ancient China
A fragment notes that ground moose horns 5,000 years ago were believed as a remedy for baldness in China. The claim appears as a historical curiosity without details on evidence or widespread use.
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China
Hearing Aid Need Surges Among U S Children
The article notes more than three million children require hearing aid and nearly one in ten Americans have a hearing defect, highlighting a broad public health issue and access considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
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Bruce Cowden
Don Ross
Charles Morris
Don
Old Cemetery
Dad
Woodlawn Cemetery
Altho
Ife
Joe Purvis
Edna Purvis
Bess Purvis
Port Lewis
Smith Brookhart
Thomp
Jim
Lon
Orville
Joe Falk
Sheriff McCarty
Patty
Reddy Mace
Walter Wilson
F & M Bank
Arnot Wylie
Washington County
John Lee
Chamber of Commerce
Buster Brown
Brown S'pent
Barber Shop
U. S. Army
Army
Talk &T
U. S. Air Force
Washington, Iowa
Portuondo
Dr. Socarras
John Thompson
J. FL. H. Taylor
W. H. Butterfield
Clarion Chamber of Commerce
Monmouth College
Paul Ramsey
John Lymans
United Presbyterian Old Folks
Paul
George Kerr
Richard Stewart
Loras McGrady
Loras
Elder & Shannon
Con Ross
Deganya
Galilee
Haganah
Aris
Samakh
Gesher
Yusha
Malikya
Tis Ood
Ace
Lel Aviv
Jerusalem
Egypt
Jordan
Jtugenheimer Standard
Armory
T. W. Harwood
Gladiolus
Beaverton
John L. Lewis
Joseph E. Moody
Southern Coal Producers Association
International Soundphoto
Board OF Supervisors
Walter C. Sheets
Klein’s
Stetson
Panamas
Cine Tropical
Klein
Klothing
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