Waterloo Hosts Fifteenth Iowa Federation Women’s Clubs Biennial
Waterloo welcomed 800 delegates to the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs biennial, the fifteenth edition. The event featured Grace M. Ke church gatherings, a local play by Mrs Florence Knox, and speeches by Mrs Thomas Winter and Mrs Henry Taylor as new federation president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Giall Club
Waterloo Club
Hotel Russel Lamson
Grace M. KE. Church
Rotary Club
Washington
Alice Rownd
C. W. MelLaughlin
W. A. Cook
Jean Birdsall
Birdsall
New
West Side High School
Social events mark birthdays and club gatherings in town
Mary Louise Harwood and Carl ton Lytle shared birthday week celebrations at the Hollingsworth home with fourteen children enjoying games and a six o'clock dinner featuring two decorated birthday cakes. The Young Women's Home Missionary society held a six thirty tureen dinner at the church with officers elected including Mrs. Ralph Shannon as president. The Monday Bridge Club met with luncheon for twenty and pink and white decor, followed by bridge games and prize scores.
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Mary Louise Harwood
Carlton Lytle
Young Women's Home Missionary Society
Lillian Minick
Dora Minick
Ab Anderson
Porto Rico
Lupton
Texas
Ralph Shannon
Jesse Hhusby
K Zimmerman
Charles Davis
Alice Rownd
Harrison Dodder
Dora Jones
Jease Klein
Mina Oleta Stewart
Ora Turner
Ami
W. W. Bowers
C. G. Lchrmoeller
Yesterdady
T. He Berdo
M. BK. Dicken
Rebekahs
Methodist Chaarch
Box Springs
Presbyterian Church
Winfield Smouse
Women's Missionary Society
First United Presbyterian Church
Women's Missionary Society of the
Second United Presbyterian Church
J. H. Randle
Ainsworth
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Rug orders delayed by school year end at Vinton
A letter to Mrs. L F Henderson from Professor Palmer of the School for the Blind at Vinton explains rug orders cannot be filled as the school year ends. The note recalls that many local residents had ordered ju ys and baskets similar to ones on display.
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L. F. Henderson
Palmer
School For the Blind
Vinton
Abbreviations and Latin Terms in Historic News
The article explains q v meaning quod vide used to point to related entries, circa stands for about indicating approximate dates, and D abbreviates died when birth dates are unknown. It notes these conventions appear in old newspapers and reference entries.
Honest Man Preacher Announces Regular Prayer Meeting
A Western preacher and the janitor announce a regular prayer meeting next Wednesday evening. The oddly phrased notice appears to be from the Christlis Register Coston.
Wolverine Fur Prized by Eskimos in Parke Bed Use
North natives prize wolverine fur for its hard wear and water shedding hairs. Eskimos line parke beds with it due to moisture from respiration and its practical warmth.
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North
Central Europe Children Show Higher Tooth Decay Rates
A study notes white children aged five to twenty in central Europe have over ten times as many decayed teeth as Zulu children of the same ages, highlighting grave dental health disparities between populations.
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Central
Europe
Versian Ambassador Mistakes Bed For Throne In Visit
A Versian ambassador in the Near East misinterpreted a bed as a throne, hosting guests on the canopied bed and then sleeping on the mat beside it, illustrating diplomatic differences in domestic splendor among potentates.
Wisdorms Whispers on Newh Ark and Individual Effort
A reflective note cites old adages about collective work and individual initiative. It invokes a fictional Ark building by Newh and quotes Spurgeon to suggest that great feats arise from singular effort rather than mass action.
Truth Bound to Prevail and Defeating Error
The passage argues that truth defeats error and heresy by sowing wheat before tares. It emphasizes establishing truth as the principal method and contrasts quieting lies with proactive, truthful discourse. The text reflects cautious rhetoric about protecting belief through clarity and evidence.
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Newton
The Mate's Watch Haunting the Deck Report
In a shipping case the steamer moved away and a heavy sound like an anchor dragged along the deck from the funnel aft was heard during the mate's watch. The description evokes a tense moment reported by the crew.
British Universities Declared 18 In Great Britain and Ireland
A historical note lists eighteen universities across Great Britain and Ireland. The tally highlights the breadth of higher education at the time.
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Great Britain and Ireland
Social calendar events from May 29 to June 2
Various clubs and church groups schedule meetings and socials from May 29 through June 2. Activities include bridge and Priscilla clubs, Friendship and Epworth League gatherings, Rural and Havee social events, a strawberry social, picnics, and missions meetings across churches in the community.
High School Freshman Ends Boarding After Movie Date
A freshman describes defying parents by going to a town movie with a boyfriend. After securing tickets and seats they discovered the boyfriend sitting in front of her parents, ending her boarding in town and her first romance.
Father Rejects Suitor Over Foolish Marriage Plans
A father scolds a hopeful suitor for planning to marry his daughter, calling him foolish and declaring he will not consent to the match. He argues the suitor has too little sense to inspire such hopes and tells him to leave.
Moabite Stone Unearthed in 1868 by Rev Fr Bliev
A fragmentary report describes the Moabite Stone found at i bur in 1868 by Rev. Fr. A. Bliev. The black Sasanic block measures about four by twelve feet and bears four Phoenician lines chronicling Mesha king of Moab and his line from Aram king of Israel, with replicas in Paris.
Mending with Rivets for Copper Repairs
A guide notes rivets can fix many non solderable items using column copper rivets bought at hardware stores. Galvanized wash tubs can be repaired with copper rivets unless the leak is on a seam, where a rivet may still stop the leak.
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Columon
Kellogg's Bran Promises Constipation Relief
An advertisement extols Kellogg's Bran as nature's remedy for constipation. It claims permanent relief with regular use, suggests daily two tablespoonfuls, and offers serving ideas from cereals to baked goods. The copy touts health benefits and urges readers to buy at grocers, hotels, and clubs.
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Kellogg’s
Kellogg's
Kellogg’s Bray
Jane Teaches Jim a Lesson At Orchard Beach
Jane Borden uses Lucile to escort Prof James Crane to Orchard Beach exhibit where his oyster interest and her feelings collide. A surprise reconciliation follows as Crane asks Jane to marry him and she agrees, ending their engagement.
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Jim Crane
Bruce Borleo
June
Borden
Jane
James Crane
Bruce
Jim
Ms Fraternity
Sis
James Crave
Jane Borden
Ocean Front
Clair
Lucile
Crone
Jane Tyrone
Crane House
Crane Place
Savile
Lueile
Orchard Beach
State Fisheries
Mill
Where the Birds Beat Us
A short commentary extols birds especially gulls for their inherent flight. It explains wing action trapping air on the upstroke and compressing it on the downstroke to lift and propel. It highlights gliding efficiency and a bird’s landing as brakes against a vertical cliff, surpassing airplanes in ground space and ease.
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Iowa Federation
F. E. Armetrong
Fort Dodge
Thomas Winter
General Federation
Winter
Henry Taylor
Bloomfield
Bresides
C. W. McLaughlin
Wisdorm
Newh's Ark
Spurgeen
Katherine Noll
J.T. Berdo
Priscilla Club
BE. M. McConaughey
Friendship Club
Charles Brown
Epworth League
The
Methodist Church
W. E.C
Courthouse
Rural Women's Club
Prank Ditmar
Havee
James Thompson
May Committee
Christian Church
Walnut Women's Entby
Austin Sutherland
Damascus Shrine
Commercial Club
Park
L. S. Patterson
Priday
By Jane Osborn
Sherman Brothers
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