Wedding plans and society notes from the community
Invitations announce the wedding of Mrs Mildred McKain daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank McKain to Walter Gustavist set for Saturday June 10 in Los Angeles California. Members of the Junior Class and Miss Myrtle Stewart hosted a picnic and gifts were given to Miss Stewart as she leaves for Cedar Falls. The Baptist Church Ladies League held a fifteen cent social at the church with a program of readings vocal duets and piano solos. Miss Mary A Patterson and Mr Thomas Harvey Jr were married in Muscatine at the Presbyterian parsonage with reception to follow on a farm east of town. The Nineteenth Century club closed its year with a picnic inviting member families.
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Mis
Mildred McKain
Frank MrcKain
Walter Gustavist
Los Angeles
California
Mere
Cite
Ian Church
Myrtle Stewart
Woods
Miss Stewart
Cedar Falls
Ladies League of the Baptist Church
Ivan Rehmel
Pearl Jones
Doris Fields
Chas. Hayes
Howard Kerr
Mary A Patterson
Thomas Harvey, Jr
Muscatine
Presbyterian Parsonage
John Rendall
Harvey Waggoner
Ltaw
Harvey
Ott Patterson
Lexxington
T. J. Harvey
Sirs
June
Women's clubs close year with dinner and elections
The final meeting at Mrs. M. W. Batley's home elected officers with Mrs Richer as president Miss Margaret Doolittle as vice president and Mrs C A Newey as secretary and treasurer A lively discussion of the book Children of the Market Place followed with remarks about Edgar Lee Masters and historical figures Then a lavish picnic dinner for forty guests on the Bailey estate featured homemade treats The Embroidery club gathered at Mrs Howard Sigafoose's home despite light rain with neighbor guests and refreshments to close the social afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Batley
W. R. Cubbins
C. Richer
Margaret Doolittle
C. A. Newey
Eicher
Market Place
Edgar Lee Masters
Stephen A. Douglas
Cubbins
Masters
Chicago
Washington
Bailey Home
Mes
Howard Sigafoose
Embroidery Club
Altho
Story of Our Flag
Historical note traces the U S flag star count through key wars from 1776 to a later period. It states 18 stars from 1776 to 1788 15 stars in 1812 2 in the Mexican War 34 in the Civil War 45 in the Spanish American War and counts current stars at the time of writing.
Failing of Mankind Reflects on Shared Duty
A fragment quotes Uncle urging cooperation saying the average man is eager to do his share of the work and to hold up his end of a quarrel, with the line Wed git along better. highlighting social expectation and communal effort.
Middle One's Hard Lot Explained by Jane
Jane describes the middle child predicament with one older brother and one younger sibling. She says the middle child is excluded from trips because the oldest dominates outings and the youngest can't go yet.
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Jane
Affections and Patient Benefit, Not Quick Removal
Quote from Robert Hall urges that afflictions should be valued for potential benefits rather than rushed removal, framing pain as a teacher and prompt for personal growth. It emphasizes measured response and inner resilience.
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Robert Hall
Odd Argentine Custom Ties President to Godsons
A curious Argentinian tradition grants the seventh son a presidential godfather, ensuring the president has a finite number of godsons as large families are common in the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentino
Argentina
Annual Certificate for Publica tion of Western Automobile Ins Co
The Iowa Insurance Commissioner certifies that Western Automobile Insurance Co of Ft Scott Kansas is authorized to transact automobile liability property damage personal injury collision and theft insurance in Iowa until March 1 1923 based on a sworn statement as of December 31 1921. The filing shows paid up capital liabilities and assets totals with the official seal and date May 25 1922.
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Western Automobile Ins. Co
Ft. Scott
Kansas
Insurance Department of Iowa
Iowa
Panjee
Rance Company
Hag Yeabel
I. A. C. Savage
Lst
Sermon Length Depends on Listener Attention
Uncle Eben notes that the value of a sermon hinges on audience attention. He argues a talk lasts only as long as listeners stay awake and engaged.
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Uncle Eben
Two year old questions fragrance of narcotic blooms
A two year old hovers over a beaker of narcotic blooms. The child asks if they are fragrant and the aunt asks in return. The baby replies with a playful misphrase stating they are flowers.
Danger of Being Too Tall in Danish Tuberculosis Link
Dr C Rahbek Danish specialist in tuberculosis warns that children unusually tall for their age show a peculiar predisposition to tuberculosis. The claim highlights height as a potential risk factor prompting medical attention.
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C. Rahbek
Phrase from a court report echoes grim warning
A fragment from a court page records a harsh remark about a child in a discussion of music lessons and dangerous substances. The line suggests a prosecutor or witness voices a graphic warning, reflecting the era’s blunt street language.
Echoes from Sunday Services at the Presbyterian Church
Reports to the General Assembly from Des Moines Iowa show 45000 new communicants and 41751 in Mission study classes. The Assembly elected Dr Calvin C Hays of Johnston PA as moderator. Significant actions included merging thirteen boards into four and staunch positions on labor capital relations and marriage law reforms. A sermon recalls Jesus bearing the cross amid crowd reaction.
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Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Des Moines
Iowa
Home Mission Council
Calvin C. Hays
Johnston
Pennsylvania
Synod of Pennsylvania
Federal Council of Churches
Board of Foreign Missions
National Board of Church Extension
Board of Christian Education
Board of Ministerial Relief and Sustentation
Sermon Reflections on Jesus Trial and Sacrifice
Pastor Rev. W. H. Hampton D. D. recalls the trial of Jesus as Rome’s sway, Pilate’s compromise, and the mob’s demand. He notes the beating, mockery, and scourging endured by Christ for others, condemning Him though guiltless, and explains three crosses formed for the crucifixion.
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W. H. Hampton
Matt
God
Rome
Pilate
Jesus
Portugal’s Only Towns Over Fifty Thousand
Portuguese statistic claim lists Lisbon and Oporto as the only towns in Portugal with populations above 50 000, implying the density of large urban centers is concentrated in these two cities.
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Portugal
Lisbon
Oporto
What Eyes Indicate
Round eyes appear placid and generous in character. Large blue eyes seen as signs of ability and sensitivity. They also suggest a stentous disposition.
Wrong Belief on Hebrew Language History
A historical note recalls that under two centuries ago scholars held Hebrew as the original tongue and source of all languages. It asserts Hebrew was dead by Jesus time and that no language derives from it, not even Yiddish. The piece warns that limited learning leads to danger in such debates.
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Jesua
Annual certificate for Western Surety Company publication
Insurance Department of Iown Des Moines issues annual certificate for Western Surety Company located in Sioux Falls South Dakota. It shows compliance with Chapter 4 Title 9 Code Iowa and reports financial figures through December 31 1921 including assets 148 569.37 liabilities 444 958.84 and risks 123 896.46 with seal observed.
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Western Surety Company Insurance Company
Sioux Falls
S. 10
Insurance Department of Iowa
Code of Iowa
I. A. C. Savage
Iowa
Insurance Commissioner's Office Note from Des Moines 1922
A fragment from a Des Moines record dated the 45th day of May 1922 shows the Commissioner of Insurance receiving two orders for publication. One order is for a set of Dickens works while the other is to publish a separate item.
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Des Moines
A. C. Savage
Ee Moines
Irmnaire
Esmvesest
Boston ‘Transcript
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Nineteenth Century Club
Palm Beach
C.M. & F. Clothing Co
the Good Clothes
Insurance Department of Town
Simon
Cyrene
Christian Charch
Repose
Arch Oxfords
J. A. Harwood & Son
THE
Tabloid of Truth
Insurance Department of Iown
Northwestern Yeast Co
Chicago, Ill
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army of the Republice
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Washington, Iowa
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