Plan Active Work for Home Service in County Red Cross
A Red Cross home service conference at the courthouse drew thirty township committee members to plan county efforts. J J Glasgow led the session with Mrs Orville Eider and a follow up is set for next Saturday. The group aims to compile a soldier list and support soldiers' families with home front visits and aid.
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Home Service Department
the Red Cross
Court House
J. J. Glasgow
Orville Eider
Iowa City
The
State University
Glasgow
Red Cross
Lincoln Dominates The Crisis Stage In Graham Theatre Run
The Sherman Ellicott company stages The Crisis at Graham theatre May 30 31 and June with orchestra. Lincoln is a vital, deeply drawn character shaping the plot and debates with Douglas dramatic moments highlight his transformation from humorist to a nation saver with mercy for the individual.
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Abraham Lincoln
Sherman-Ellicott Company
Graham Theatre
Mustle
Winston Churchill
Lincoln
William N. Selig
Mr. Churchill
Douglas
Bot questions spark quirky dialogue in Brooklyn Citizen snippet
A fragment from the Brooklyn Citizen shows Alice asking why someone is faking and Kitty replying that a fiancé’s interest in a plant prompts the need for intelligent conversation about his business. The exchange hints at domestic humor and social chatter in a city enclave.
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Alice
Kitty
Brooklyn
Carroll Boy Describes Air Training Experience
A nephew of Mrs. J W Crookes writes from San Antonio about flight training in a Curtiss S cylinder plane. He details early flights, the safety gear, and his sense of ease while learning to take off and land at around fifty to seventy five miles per hour.
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J. W. Crookes
San Antonio
Texas
Terra Firma
Old Mother Farth
Daddy
Carl Sturges
Fiber Sponge Becomes Common Cloth From Gourd Fibers
The loofah sponge, now widely used, is made from fibrous network inside the gourd. Japan supplies the heat sponges of this type. The fiber is dried thoroughly to become wholesome and crisp.
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Japan
True Friendship and Shared Objects in Channing’s Writings
A reflection on friendship and shared devotion as William Eblery Channing expresses in praising a friend who embraces our objects as his own. The passage notes mutual understanding and delight in binding minds toward common ends.
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Ald
William Ebllery Channing
Inventor Develops Machine That Makes and Fills Bags
An inventor adapts a sausage machine to simultaneously form and fill bags. The device automates bag production by shaping the bag material then inserting contents in one continuous operation.
My latest painting causes heated remark in Loulaville
A dialogue from the Loulaville Courier Journal notes an originator claiming a new painting titled My latest painting and a contrast with a remark about a sunset. a critic retorts a paid copyist remark.
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Loulaville Courier-Journal
Forty Five Leave Tuesday for Camp
Washington county prepares to send forty five farmer boys to National Army camp with a send off parade led by a band to Rock Island station. Exemption board notes changes due to illness and district decisions while Paul Gray of Ainsworth is delayed. Registration days set at the court house with mail registrations encouraged for non residents.
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Washington
National Army
Rock Island
Exemption Board
Paul Gray
Ainsworth
District Board
Court House
County Exemption Board
Special invitation to patriotic groups for May 28 send-off
The Court House hosts a May 28 morning ceremony honoring forty six boys departing for Camp Dedre. The invitation extends to OG A Bs W.Bo c's J R s Boy Scouts Spanish War veterans National Association of Shot Gun Owners Washington band Drum Corps and all other patriotic organizations. CAPT. D. W. HARVEY chairs the committee.
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OG A. Bs
W.bo C'S
Boys Scouts Spanish War Veterans
National Association of Shot Gun Owners
Washington
Court House
Camp Dedre
D. W. Harvey
Mysterious confectionary secrets from China
The passage praises Chinese confectioners for skill in making fruit filled oranges and eggs. It notes their ability to remove pulp or contents and replace them with nougat or jelly without leaving any sign of a breach.
Ships and the feminine gender in naval tradition
The article notes a long standing custom of referring to ships as female she or her, with rare exceptions calling a vessel it. It calls this practice an ancient tradition and questions why the gendering is so widespread.
Serving a Purpose in a Quiet Neighborhood
A placid woman recalls calm days when neighborhood rowdiness agitated her. now the man next door shouts at her boys less, or not at all, as the children’s behavior fades into memory and the conflict cools.
Brown Shoe Care Tips From A Vintage advert
When brown shoes darken more than desired apply liquid polish. Add a touch of turpentine and work it into the leather with a rag. Polish with a duster then finish with a clean brown velvet pad for a fresh shine.
Old Italy Term Used for Southern Peninsula Toe
In early times the name Italy referred to only the southern extremity or toe of the peninsula. During the republic period the area south of the Apennines bore that name before the entire peninsula acquired Italy as its national designation.
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Italy
Apennines
E Natire
Cedar Township Knitters Report Busy Meeting and Fund Drive
The Cedar Township Knitters met Thursday with Mrs Blaine Holmes. Members made bandages five comfort bags two quilts and garments. A letter from a soldier outfitted by the group was read. Funds were raised for a French orphan fund with gifts from many members and a next meeting planned with Mrs Walter Kyle.
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Cedar Township
Blaine Holmes
W. A. Phillips
John Green
Orva Scott
Mesedames Chas Cherry
Ed Jackson
EK. &. Bishop
Hal Figgins
Grace Bear
J. C.malichky
Pearl Kennedy
Dave Benson
Will Phillips
Frank Page
Abigail Bishop
Ruth Phillips
Mirs
Walter Kyle
Milo Patterson
George McAvoy
Scranton
Glenn Swartz
Lauder Kennedy
Clayde Knapp
Chas. Bear
Clyde Fishburn
Funerals for Keister and Dusenberry Held Sunday
The Keister funeral was at 2 PM at the Methodist church with Rev. J A Glendinning officiating and a Methodist choir. A large procession of automobiles led to Elm Grove cemetery for burial. Pallbearers included Vernon Croil J L Pifer Walter Brown and others. Dusenberry funeral followed at 4 PM at his son FE P Murenberry’s home with Dr J A Glendining presiding and a quartet from the choir. Burial also at Elm Grove cemetery after a long automobile procession.
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Keister
George G. Keister
Methodist Church
J. A. Glendinning
Methodist Choir
Knights of Patties
Fire Company
B. KE
Reister
Elim 'Grove Cemetery
Vernon Croil
J. Ll. Pifer
Walter Brown
Walter Littlarrison Dodder
Cloyd Willits
Dusenberry
George Y. Dusenberry
West Chester
FE. P. Murenberry
East Main St
Methodist
William Embree
A. Knotts
Charlies Owens
Boseley
James Walker
Bruce Voore
Elm Grove Cemetery
Cubic Feet in a Ton of Coal
A Popular Science Monthly note explains coal volume, estimating 82 to 85 cubic feet per ton with an average around 83. By measuring bin dimensions length breadth and depth you can calculate required tonnage to fill bunkers.
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Popular Science Monthly
Discovery lowers cost of artificial indigo production
Researchers found that a broken thermometer in a indigo synthesis raised the yield of a key acid, drastically cutting costs. The result made artificial indigo cheaper than natural indigo and commercially valuable.
Marla Defies Pipe Dream Advice From Mr Stubbins
A fragment shows Mr Stubbins chiding Marla for failing to drive a nail with a flat drone and then wondering why she avoids him for the rest of the day. The odd exchange hints at domestic or workshop tensions and a flatedron tool misfit.
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Marla
Mr. Stubbins
Bridge group reschedules to Tuesday evening with Lemmons
The afternoon Bridge club will meet Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lemmon, instead of Wednesday evening. Full attendance urged at the Current Events department meeting, and Mrs. John Romine to host Lexington Red Cross workers Wednesday afternoon.
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J. E. Lemmon
Frank L. Wilson
John Romine
Lexington Red Cross
Red Cross event in West Chester draws crowd and funds
May 27 community note reports the Baptist church Red Cross program as the best yet, with a quilt sale netting 41 dollars and total receipts of 102.20. Local residents including Co. M. Keck and wife and Miss Hott attended, amid memories of Cedar township and oldtimers, as James Daniels contributes 77 cents at Sunday school.
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West Chester
Red Cross
The
Baptist Church
Washington
Co. M. Keck
Miss Hott
Miss Donahey
Ralph Dougherty
Geo. Dusenberry
Cedar Township
Keota
Jefferson Dayton
M. E. Church
James Daniels
Mildred
Mary Cannon
Reth
Irene
Mabel Mich
Sadie Davis
Kh. M. McCall
Lavre
W. Huston and Sons
United Presbyterian Church
Savaio Club Meeting Notice and Home Missionary Association
The Savaio club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs J EB Kunath. Bring needles darning needles shears and thimbles. The Young Women's Home Missionary Society of the M EB church will meet with Miss Dora Thompson this evening at 7 30 for annual election of officers.
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Savaio Club
J. EB
Kunath
Young Women's Home Missionary Society of the
M. EB. Church
Dora Thompson
Patriotic address at Bethel Presbyterian may 23
J B Rendall of Walentine is expected to deliver a patriotic address at Bethel Presbyterian church Tuesday evening May 23 at 8 00 p m. The previous date was postponed due to bad weather. No admission charge. Bring your friends.
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Hey
J. B. Rendall
Walentine
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Clover Leaf Club Meeting Moved to Wednesday
The Clover Leaf Club south of town will hold its meeting on Wednesday, May 20, due to Memorial Day.
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Clover Leaf Club
WoL Members Meet at G A BR Hall for Decoration Day Wreaths
WoL members are asked to assemble at the G A BR hall on Wednesday at 1 29 p m to craft wreaths for Decoration Day. The notice specifies timing and location for the community service activity.
St Paul’s head coverings debated by Oxford dean
In Oxford, Dean Ingo cites St Paul commanding women to cover heads in church for angelic feelings. A Brighton preacher recalls Paul’s limited knowledge of sex after detailing shipwreck and imprisonment, noting Paul was never married, while his wife sat below the pulpit.
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Dean Ingo
Oxford
St. Paul
Henry Deackenbury
Brighton
Rejuvenation Through Exercise Play and Care
The article argues rejuvenation is possible via exercise, play, and personal care. It notes external rejuvenation economically influences mood, keeping individuals alert and up to date. It claims youth has golden chances in the present era for older men who maintain or regain grip.
Old Moon in the Arms of Earthlight Phenomenon
The article explains the old moon in the ones arms when the new moon appears in the west. Earthlight lights the shaded portion of the moon making it faintly visible. The crescent and horns of the cent er are noted as the scene where the full round moon is seen.
Dealing With Trouble Quote by Artemus Ward
A humorous aphorism warns against pursuing trouble and warns that a gun on expeditions will misfire. The speaker compares trouble to a tax collector, an unwelcome guest whose departure comes fastest when greeted pleasantly.
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Artemus Ward
Lost Time and Momentary Joys Defied by Time
A reflective meditation on how people defer today’s pleasures and achievements hoping for a better future. It contrasts human urge to seize beauty with the fear of a final moment, exploring time’s pressure on everyday choices.
Joybana Howland as Original Model in Fabsen Lore
The Courier-Journal notes Joybana Howland as the inspiration for the fabsen girl within Solowen’s tale, describing her as the earliest model referenced in the romantic writer’s record.
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Joybana Howland
Solowen
Mwangy
Lwuisyie Courier-Journal
Handy Substitute in Bevem Catalog Mixup
A humorous exchange shows a clerk offering Bevem Ways to Obtain an automobile after being asked for a guide to carriage acquisition. The witty line reflects language quirks and a playful misunderstanding in a catalog setting.
Courage and fear in the face of danger
A fragmented musing contrasts timidity with courage, noting a person trembles before danger yet remains bold afterward, reflecting on memory of bravery and the shift from fear to resolve.
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America
Frank L. Wilson & Co
Iowa Avenue
Meeting OF New Red Cross DE
Carroll Boy
Old Italy
Warren Cash Grocery
Journal Office
Plac
J. B. Eckerman
L. Bauer
Mutual Phone
Catalos
Frank Flaherty
Iowa
Marion Avenue
Dodge Bros
Boyd Berde
Lotheed
Chas
Shafer
L. Rothschilds
ROCK
BE. R. Palmer
Washrington
Jas
Knotek
J. B. Crooks
A. DeBord
POR Sale
G. W. Weisman
Winfield Smouse
L. F. Woodburn
I. F. Gilbert
Oppra House
Leave At Journal Office
Presbyterian Church
Prairie Flower School
Cedar Township Red Cross
Red Cross Garment
Garment Department
Phoenix Hall
Shuberts
Over County
P. H. Hayley
T. m
Crawfordsville
Pele
Hichteyr
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