Locals to Attend Cedar Falls Track Meet
Washington high school plans a Cedar Falls meet appearance at the State Teachers college invitation event Saturday. Coach Dickinson entered several runners, with possible trips depending on transportation. Key athletes Rice and Rolce are in better form and expected to score, while Cedar Rapids and Fort Madison likely sit out. About twenty to thirty teams from northeastern Iowa will compete in keen event.
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Washington High School
State Teachers College
Dickinson
Teachers College
Rice
Amos
Cedar Falls
Rolce
Cedar Rapids
Fort Madison
Iowa
Manual Training Exhibition at Nicola Harmon’s Store
A Junior High manual training exhibit by students is on display at Nicola Harmon’s store. It runs through Monday, offering a splendid chance to view the work. Professor Austin oversees the project and has inspired strong student enthusiasm in their constructive efforts.
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Nicola & Harmon's
Austin
Commencement Tonight at Washington County High School
The commencement program begins at eight o'clock with an address by Howard McDonald of Parsons College and two class members delivering orations. The auditorium预计s to be crowded with friends of the eighty six graduates.
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Howard McDonald
Parsons College
Radio Concert Off in Davenport Over Scheduling Mixup
The Washington band will not broadcast a Davenport concert as planned due to a date conflict. The group hopes to schedule a future date after current engagements in Brighton and Washington, with Decoration Day services next Wednesday and several summer bookings already lined up. The Davenport invitation remains open while both sides seek a satisfactory date.
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Davenport
Washington
Fred Mannhardt
Brighton
Geo Peterson and Sophia Christensen Attend Sigourney Funeral
Geo Peterson and his sister Sophia Christensen of Cedar Falls returned home Tuesday after visiting Mrs. Charles Shockley and Mr. and Mrs. Wil Shuman and many friends in Sigourney. They came to attend the funeral of Mr. Shockley. Peterson once lived with Shockley for 24 years after arriving from Denmark with his widowed mother and four siblings. The brothers earned wages in advance to bring their mother and children to this country, settling on Shockley’s farm, a deed remembered by all. The mother and six children live near Cedar Falls, with the children married and prospering. The mother lives with her daughter Sopha Christensen.
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Geo. Peterson
Sophia Christensen
Cedar Falls
Charles Shockley
Wil! Shuman
Sigourney
Shockley
Peterson
Denmark
Mr. Shockley
Mr. Roberts
Sopha Christensen
Franklin Play Day At Pleasant School County wide event
The Franklin township play day brings together four country schools tomorrow at Pleasant school. Franklin Center Harmony and Grant participate with a field meet and a literary and music program. It wraps up the season’s play days across the county.
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Franklin Township
Pleasant
ge+ Franklin Center
Harmony
Grant
Saving Migratory Birds Roosts Near Dutch Lighthouse
Roosts with capacity for 20 000 birds have been built below a Netherlands lighthouse to shield bewildered migratory birds misled by the light on foggy nights, preventing their destruction.
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Netherland
Junior High Class Graduates Friday Night Program
Commencement exercises for the Junior high school take place Friday at eight o'clock in the high school auditorium. A two act play The Joys of Country Life will be featured with selections by the Junior High Orchestra and a full class program. Cast includes Joey Burham Ross Ranke Florence Wilson Henrietta Wilson Lois Ross Ernest Simpson Lynn Eldridge Clifford Brady, and many others. Florence Brookhart coordinated the program with student council backing from Margeret Corbin and Nita Corbin among others.
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Tomonrow
Henderson
Genevieve Harrison
Stelle Davidson
Leta Donaldson
Prophecy
Fransic Thoman
Helen Carson
Gertrude Hammer
Will
Margaret Sexton
Clarence White
Lynn Eldridge
Lois Ross
Alice Hunter
Joey Burham
Ross Ranke
Florence Wilson
Henrietta Wilson
Ernest Simpson
Clifford Brady
Clarice White
Vera Keating
Hazel Kraraw
Myrtle Carbaugh
Clifford Baker
Funeral services for Theodore L. Burnett held
Funeral services for the late Theodore L. Burnett veteran of the Civil War were conducted yesterday at two in the Goodin funeral parlors by Rev. S. K. Coats. Pall bearers included six Civil War soldiers: Dr. J. C. Rolce, R. G. McChesney, N. L. Long, J. Purvis, J. c. FPF. Wead, and Henry Parkinson. Interment followed at Woodlawn cemetery.
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T. L. Burnett
Theodore L. Burnett
Goodin
S. K. Coats
J. C. Rolce
R. G. McChesney
N. L. Long
J. Purvis
J. c. Fpf. Wead
Henry Parkinson
Woodlawn Cemetery
Wallace Team Wins Close Game 10 to 9
Yesterday afternoon Wallace baseball team edged Heights 10 to 9 to clinch the grade school championship. Wallace overcame a 9 to 8 deficit in the ninth, scoring twice with one out for the winning run. Umpire Waymack officiated as Wallace players Westermark Kelly Allen Beng Jones Haney Coakley McCleery Shuman Enalin and Wallace coach list faced Heights McAvoy Schulty Karl Brown Sitler Kiesley Downs Long Tracy Gailord.
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Heights
Wallace
Lincoln School
Westermark
Kelly
Allen
Beng
Jones
Haney
Coakley
McCleery
Shuman
Enalin
McAvoy
Schulty
Karl
Brown
Miller
Sitler
Kiesley
Downs
Long
Tracy
Gailord Waymack
West Named To Top Post At Foreman Bros Bank
West, formerly of Washington, has accepted a senior position with the Foreman Bros banking corporation of Chicago. The bank posted gross footings of 62,935,489 at close of business April 1923. West will tour the territory to secure new country customers and expand business, bringing varied banking experience including time with Washington National Bank and state bank examination.
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Foreman Bros. Banking Corporation of
Chicago
Albert West
Washington
West
Ainsworth
Washington National Bank
Burroughs Adding Machine Company
Cedar Rapids Bank
Cleaning Ornaments With Lemon Juice Paste
A simple method to brighten ornaments involves applying lemon juice to stained areas then rubbing with a paste made from the juice and a little lean. Let dry completely, then rub with a soft cloth or wash off and polish.
Dusty Traveler's Dry Bath Standings Misread
A Dusty Traveler’s Dry Bath item appears in a Boston Transcript excerpt about a Mary described as content and gentle. The fragment hints at rural homeland imagery and a calm, washable face, but lacks clear events, dates, or concrete facts for a fuller summary.
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Mary
Boston Transcript
Anticipating the Worst: Boy's Neck Distortions During Wash
A California boy faced a dangerous situation as he vigorously washed his neck. If his self-washing caused a dislocation, his mother warned she would take over and finish washing, raising concerns about safety and parental intervention in household chores.
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California
Missouri First State to Establish Mothers Pensions
Missouri earned a historic distinction by enacting the nations first mothers pensions law, the measure taking effect in 19M, establishing state support for needy mothers and children.
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Missoupri
Missouri
Worth Thinking Over
A reflective note on alleviating human misery through mutual compassion benevolence and humanity attributed to Addison, urging thoughtful consideration of social duty and kindness.
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Addison
That Brings It Out. We Never See the Worst Side of People
A Boston Transcript quotation discusses human nature, noting how people reveal their worst traits only after others gain an advantage. The remark reflects on behavior and moral perception in social interactions. It frames conflict as a test of character and restraint.
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Boston Transcript
Memorial service open to public at Methodist church
Col Palmer urges that the memorial service at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon be understood as a public event not limited to G A R and W R C. While annual for Civil War veterans and the W R C, the service invites participation from all patriotic organizations. Dr W W Bowers will give the address at three o'clock.
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D. J. Palmer
Methodist Church
W. W. Bowers
Pride of Palomar presents cinema epic at Fox theatre
The Pride of Palomar starring Marjorie Daw and Forrest Stanley received a warm reception at the Fox theatre. The Cosmopolitan Paramount feature of Peter B Kyne’s celebrated novel promises to be a standout of the current screen season with an action filled California setting and a powerful cast including James Berrow Joseph Dowling Alfred Allen George Nichols Warner Oland and others.
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California
James Brrrow
Joseph Dowling
Alfred Allen
George Nichols
Warner Oland
Jessie Hebbard
Percy Williams
George Hernandez
Edward Brady
Carmen Arscella
Red King Rules Persia Turban Marks Royalty
In Persia the reigning sovereign is known as The Red King, a title earned by the color of his turban. A red turban distinguishes royalty among Persian subjects, signaling the ruler's supreme status.
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Red King
Persia
Soverelan
Distinctive Japanese Dreas
When women buy a dress in Japan they reveal their age to the shopkeeper to choose designs for single and double life relationships and for different ages, reflecting tailored fashions and social norms.
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Japan
Leisure as a timeless guide to purposeful action
A compact aphorism warns that leisure favors those who master time while those seeking time do nothing. The quote attributed to Mme Roland frames productive use of life and the value of purposeful activity.
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Mmme
Roland
Window Boxes Preserve Wood and Help Insect Control
Whitewash the inside of wooden window boxes before planting to deter insects and extend box life. This simple step protects the timber while supporting healthy plant growth and longevity of the planter.
Past as a Guide to the Future Study the Past to Divining Tomorrow
A reflective note quotes Confrcius on learning from history to foresee future outcomes. It emphasizes the value of historical study as a compass for upcoming events and decisions. The text frames history as a tool for insight and prudence.
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Confrcius
Local notices from church and club events
The Friendship club plans a meeting with Mrs Chas Brown on Tuesday afternoon May 29. A Methodist choir rehearsal is set Thursday from 7 to 7 45 with a prompt start. Moose Lodge hosts a special event Thursday evening with music by the Highland Four. The ladies of the Christian church switch to Thursday for an all day meeting at the church and invite good attendance with work for all.
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Friendship Club
Chas. Brown
Methodist Choir
J. J. Miller
Moose Lodge
Highland Four
Ladies 'Dd
The
Christian Church
Women’s Home Missionary meeting Friday at 2 30
The Women’s Home Missionary Society will meet Friday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs R G Cherry of 323 East Washington Street. Mrs J B Konuth has charge of the lesson. A good attendance is desired as mite-box opening will take place. Refreshments will be served by the officers.
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Women's Home Missionary Society
R. G. Cherry
East Washington Street
J. B. Konuth
Living Truth and Earnestness in Opportunity
A compact reflection on how living truth and dead earnestness awaken a man to opportunities, attributed to Boston Evening Trem. The note frames earnest mindset as the key to seizing chances in life.
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Boston Evening Trem
Tyrian Dyes Through the Ages and Modern Dyeing
Tyrian dyes originated in Tyre around 100 B.C. The English shipped fabrics to Holland for dyeing until 1408. Modern chemistry has transformed dyeing into a practical art.
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Tyre
Holland
Cork Corner Protectors for Framed Pictures
Packing tips suggest placing cork pieces at frame corners between adjacent frames to prevent rubbing and reduce breakage during handling and transport. The cork acts as a cushion, absorbing impact and preserving frame edges.
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Brealane
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