Train Station Encounter Sparks Violet Intrigue in Julia
Noble Dill, waiting at a bustling station window, encounters Julia Atwater in a dramatic, veiled entrance. He restrains his emotions as she reveals a sudden homeward impulse and a risqué family secret hinted in a letter, leaving him flustered and defensive.
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Noble
Julio
Julia
Nellie
Noble Dill
Atwaters
Julda
Atwater
Crum
North End
Oriole
Herbert's
Florence
Priece and
Thont
Animals Heroism Highlighted in War Effort Story
Mrs. B Hathaway Turnbull arrives in America to recount animals' roles in World War I. She details horses, dogs, camels, and pigeons' sacrifices, and outlines efforts to aid frontline animals, hospital care in France, and a campaign urging kindness to animals.
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Sarah MacDougall
New York
Turnbull
France
Palestine
Chatham
Comedienne
Hyde Park
Blue Cross Fund
London
J. Augustus Page
Elliott Page
Nova Scotia
England
Wester Canada
Harrow
Middlesex Hospital
Notice of Will Proof in Iowa District Court
State of Iowa Washington County in the District Court November term 1921 to all whom it may concern you are hereby notified that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of J A McCoy deceased filed opened and read October 20 1921 is fixed for hearing proof Dated September 26 1921 J D Glasgow Clerk District Court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
District Court
J. A. McCoy
J.D. Glasgow
Alice Substitutes Socks for Rollers At School
Dedham Massachusetts October 3 A high school girl defies a ban on rolled down stockings by wearing socks. Principal Ralph Eaton sends her home. Mrs Ella Sparrell says her children have always worn socks and rolled down stockings as a test case for peers hoping for success.
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Dedham
Mass
Alice Sparrell
Ralph Eaton
Ella RB. Sparrell
Alice
The Old Saying Recast as Modern Proverb
A historical note translates the familiar SA fool and his money line into a contemporary phrasing about wealth and choice. It contrasts traditional wisdom with a new idiom about value and money. The piece reflects language shifts in common expressions.
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SA Fool
Poorly Treated Animal Hidden Away as Mrs Turnbull Arrives
A poorly fed and ill used jet dog is kept out of sight while Mrs Turnbull visits, prompting concern over the animal's welfare and the conditions it endures in the household.
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Jet
Mre Turnbull
Grain dealers gather in Chicago for annual convention
The Grain Dealers National Association holds its twenty-fifth annual convention in Chicago with about 2000 attendees from the Chicago Board of Trade, other exchanges, and farmers. A committee will report on grain pooling education and contracts, while talks will cover world finance, foreign trade, and recent grain legislation. Speakers include Medill McCormick, David R. Forgan, Warren McCray, Frank Lowden, Asbury Lever, and B E Clement.
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Chicago
Grain Dealers National Association
Chicago Board of Trade
Grain Dealers’ Association
United States
Medill McCormick
David R. Forgan
Warren T. McCray
Indiana
Frank 0. Lowden
Illinois
Asbury F. Lever
Federal Farm Loan Bureau
Washington
B. EB. Clement
Waco
Tex
Highway Board Reports Progress on 1920s Paving Plan
Des Moines reports the state highway commission expects completion of the yearly construction program by November 1. About 150 miles of highway will be paved and 250 miles drained and graded. Paving contracts, let in March, cost around $36,000 per mile versus $43,000 in 1920, with concrete eight inches thick and eighteen feet wide reinforced with steel.
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Des Moines
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Iowa launches fire prevention drive with parade and films
Des Moines ahead of fire prevention day October 10 with a float parade led by the fire department, school cooperation, and posters mailed statewide. President Harding proclaims fire prevention day amid calls for talks in schools and a $500 million annual loss estimate from fires.
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Des Moines
Chamber of Commerce of
Fire Department
Harding
Chicaco
J. A. Tracy
Kendall
Marshal Tracy
Kerdall
State Fire Officials Prepare for Nationwide Campaign
The state fire department will focus on the upcoming month with statewide campaign supervision. Posters and fire cause information will be broadcast across the state to raise awareness.
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State Fire Department
Sensible Shoes Trend Driven by Cantilever Style
Sensible walking shoes gain fashion prominence for everyday wear while high French heels recede to formal occasions. Cantilever Shoes lead the trend with a flexible arch and snug instep promising less fatigue, marketed as a comfortable, foot friendly choice. Our store offers Cantilever Shoes as the sole local agents.
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Booth Tarkington Re Smay
Jaar
Jala
Julian
India
Yulin
Rer
Tm Robinson Crnece
Noble Ws
Papa
Nobie
Iowa
CRAIN
Highway Board
Pikas
Tracy
Fire Marshals of
North America
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chamber of Commerce
Ette
Washington, Iowa
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