Local Visits and Society Notes From Washington
Mrs A H Essley and Mrs Rf H Malin visit Dr and Mrs Telford at Ft Madison after the funeral of John Hillhouse. Mrs A L Griffith spends day in Crawfordsville visiting relatives. Last chance tonight to see The Lost World. Mrs Jerry Skipton of Winfield and guest Mrs Kate Soloman Eldon shop today. Mrs J A Marshall of Winfield visits Ida Landers then proceeds to Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Essley
Rf. H. Malin
A. L. Griffith
Crawfordsville
Jerry Skipton
Winfield
Kate Soloman
Eldon
J. A. Marshall
Ida Landers
Davenport
Local residents and daily life notes from Washington area
Short notices list visits to homes and hospitals, travel to Des Moines and Cuba, winter plans in Washington and nearby towns, nursing exams, vacations, and a marriage license. Names include Mrs. Beliel, C L Wilson, Mrs. Moothart, Mrs. Atchison, Earnest Atchison, Miss Brinton, Della Neal, Mrs. Athearn, Mrs. Fishburn, Jennie Clemens, Cal Lauderman, Florence Carrier, H S Eagle, Henrietta Wilson, Mrs. Dunlap, and others.
Canary Chorus to Feature Wild Canary Debut in New York
A canary show in New York runs December 14 to 19 organized by the International Boller Canary Breeders Association. The Greater New York Canary Club expects 5 000 canaries to compete for prizes as fanciers bring specimens from across the United States. The article traces the bird’s Canary Islands origin and notes distinctions between wild and domesticated varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Boller Canary Breeders’ Association
United States
Greater
New York
McMullen Family Visit Moments in Mr Pleasant
Mr and Mrs John McMullen with Miss Hannah Mc Millien visited Mr McMullen s parents in Mr Pleasant to spend Sunday. Mrs Griff Davis of Crawfords ville traveled to town to spend the day chopping. Our sale advertises Black Lateen Gym bloomers at Crail s for 1 48 a pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McMullen
Hannah McMillien
Mr. Pleasant
Mr. McMullen
Griff Davis
Crawfordsville
Crail’s
Teachers Attend Des Moines Institute In Des Moines Trip
Miss Lillian Minick Miss Edith Shields Miss Della Patton Miss Alice Kilppe Miss Katherine Latta Miss Althea Montecomery Miss Edna Mercer W F Bicker and H KE Case joined teachers who traveled to Des Moines for the Teacher's Institute. Mr and Mrs Roger Jones traveled to Davenport for business. Mrs George Avken and daughters Nellion and Ruth visited Mrs Frank Lamp in Eldridge. Mrs S N Sorrell and children Edward and Ruth planned a Davenport day trip. Mrs Fred Schipfer of Sigourney visited Dr P L Etter home and Mrs Etter's mother Mrs J Rose Kee of Macon Missouri visiting her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Minick
Edith Shields
Della Patton
Alice Kilppe
Misa Katherine Latta
Althea Montecomery
Edna Mercer
W. F. Bicker
H. KE. Case
Des Moines
George Avken
Nellion
Ruth
Eldridge Lown
Frank Lamp
Fred Schipfer
Sigourney
P. L. Etter
French Bombard Damascus Villages in Reprisal
A traveler arriving in Alexandria from Damascus reports French forces bombarded three villages near Damascus last Wednesday in reprisals for brigandage. The French claim 1,200 killed in the bombardment during suppression of the insurrection. the traveler says 440 more bodies were found in ruined houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Egypt
Damascus
Farmer's Wife Dies by Poison Near Gladbrook
Mrs. Henry Lovefize, 53, wife of a farmer near Gladbrook, died by her own actions after taking poison. Authorities report the death as self-inflicted and under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Henry Lovefize
Gladbrook
Local notes and shopper items from town page
Mrs C M Brinning visits relatives in Sigourney and Webster Town. Mr and Mrs Irwin Blankenhorn of Crawfordsville shop in town. W D Booth extends boat sales due to road conditions for one week. Carl Platt of Ainsworth in town on business. Wards advertises hats at 1.98 for ladies and 1.48 for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Brinning
Sigourney
Webster
Town
Irwin Blankenhorn
Crawfordsville
W. D. Booth
Carl Platt
Ainsworth
Meeting of college presidents postponed in Des Moines
The conference to discuss alleged commercialization in intercollegiate athletics, called by Dr. Carl F. Whettstone, was deferred as committee members failed to arrive. Dr. D W Morehouse of Drake University said no new date had been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Carl F. Whettstone
Dubuque University
Comitee
D. W. Morehouse
Drake University
Air mail volume in Des Moines declines says postmaster
Des Moines postmaster FE J Frisk reports continued drop in air mail volume originating in the city. He notes the trend persists as fewer letters and parcels move by air, reflecting broader shifts in mail transportation patterns and logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
FE. J. Frisk
Last Chance Tonight in Keota Shopping Stop
Mrs. Katherine Singmaster and her daughter Lillian return to Keota after visiting Julge J. A. Dewey's home with Mrs. C. K. Needham of Gi well spent yesterday. The notice hints at a closing shopping opportunity in Keota this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Wilson
Columbus Junction
Charlotte Dunlap
Kalona Arved
Keota
Leslie Dunlap
Dunlap
Kota
Darline Powell
C. K. Needham
J. A. Dewey
la Vera Stewart
West Chester
Huber
Katherine Singmaster
Lillian
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Chas. Brown
Autioneer
Black
Washington
Brown's Tire Shop
C. L. Wilson of
WapeVo
V. Beliel
Crail's
J. CC. Moothart
Frank Votruba
A. R. Atchison
Albia
Brown's
A. M. Crumly
Brighton
Cora Brinton
Della Neal
St.eetersburg, Fla
Women’s Auxiliary
The
A. E. Athearn
George Fishburn
Ebraska
Crawfords Villest
Jennie Clemens
Fishburn
Laude Kennedy
Serene Putnam
Geneva Sherback
Cecil Lauderman
Florence Cariier
Havre
Oskaloosa
Doll’s Restaurant
W. Schnoehelen
New York City
Eagle
Freed-Eisemann
Ameri
Brown
Jessie Rice
Allen
C. C. Owen
Mrs. Agnes Ross
John Dpd
Kern
Towa Piotist
Lloyd Arnold
Mascatine
J A. Arnold
H. Hi. Springman
June Arnoll
Muscatine
M. F F. Hawkins
Karnest Seabery
Nathan Clyde Putnam
Opal Rensey
C. McCall
Louise
Marguerite
Howard Wittrig
Wild Canary
Canary
Canary Islands
Madeira
Italy
Europe
America
FOX
TAXI
Iona, A&p
Een Ware
A&p
Sunnyfield
Prince Albert and
Velvet
Marion Ave
Helen Paul
Helen Wilson
McElhinney Drug Co
Phone
Mutual
Roger Jones
8. N. Sorrell
Edward
Fee H
Golden State
Golden State Limited
Rock Island
Los Angeles
San Diego
Santa Barbara
Golden State Express
H. W. Russel, Agt
Washington, In
C. C. Anderson
D. PA
Rock Island Station
Iowa
Brunswick Records
Washington Cleaners
South Side Square
Wilson
N. E. West
John Shields & Sons
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