Rain, President Talk, and Keota Weather Diary
An Iowa correspondent notes persistent rain across Keota and roads, recalls hearing the president speak from Washington as if present, and comments on oats thrashing, corn delays, and a likely wet month with hints of an upcoming Indian Summer. Ralph Hamilton and his mother visited Keota on Tuesday.
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Keota
Washington
Washington, D. C
United States
Ralph Hamilton
Mother
Livingst on Eich er Law Abstracts and Local Real Estate
In Washington Iowa the Livingston and Eicher Law Abstract Department operates. Real estate listings include farms and city properties advertised by Applegate Real Estate. Contact City Hall East Washington Street and local professionals Dr Frank Boiller Dentist and Dr T J Pease. Monuments by Lupton listed.
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Livingston & Eicher Law Abstract
Washington, Iowa
INO. W. Applegate
City Hall
Washington Street
J. D. Dayton
Westchester
Iowa
Washington County
Weathers, roads, and local bids stir Wes Ches concerns
The letter notes bad roads and heavy wind in Wes Ches due to untreated black loam soil. It urges paving a new road to ease north and northwest traffic, reduce railroad crossings, and improve safety for stock deliveries. Four men have signed pledges totaling $500, with Herman Luers' office handling the paper.
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Herman Luers
District No 5 Notes on Visits Festivals and Local Happenings
District No 5 reports a busy period with visits to Washington and Jackson ville, a hog and chicken contest win at the Fall Festival, and community dinner gatherings. Dialects on the festival parade and dogs, school reopening at Y A, and local visits by Will Brady, Jno Woods, and Mrs. DeVall accompany remarks on weather and duck enthusiasts.
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Glen Schwartz
DeVall
Washington
Lewis Gray
S. D
Will Brady
Jacksonville
Ill
Jno. Woods
Harve Porter
Cy Bush
Chas. Vincent
Joseph Wolf
Will Marie
Flinner
Edgar Porter
Brady
Woods
Clarence Jackson
David Schwartz
Frank Pringle
Brighton
Brice Pringle
Lloyd Humston
Sherm Rayburn
George Lewis
Portland
Oregon
Claude
Lu Rhodebeck
Rhodebeck
Claude Rhodebeck
F. T. Wolfe
Jim Wooley
Ottumwa
Y. A
Mabel Anderson
Parsons College
Rural Women’s Club
Hazel Kelsey
Ainsworth
Nellie Anderson
Ducks
Rain Coat
Washing Walls Delicate Woodwork Cleaning Note
Delicate woodwork and walls may be washed with water plus white soap and a little ammonia. Change the wash water as it becomes dirty and wash every inch of the surface.
Absent-Minded V Professor-Walter Mixes Up Lamb Chops
The scene shows a professor, named Walter, half an hour ago ordering lamb chops and then arguing aloud about whether the chops were forgotten or already taken. The exchange hints at a humorous memory lapse.
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Walter
When You Think You Are Losing You Are Winning
Watertown Standard notes the paradox that perception can invert outcomes reminding readers time reveals the true story.
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Watertown Standard
Natures Law Nations Quote From Richter
A brief quotation from Richter extols nature, nations and men as at their best when gladdest and worthy of heaven when they enjoy it.
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Richter
Biblical Quotation The Skin of My Teeth Origin
The phrase skin of my teeth originates in the Book of Job. It is used to signify minimal sufficiency or narrowly surviving hardship. The expression appears in Job 19 20, reflecting endurance against overwhelming trouble.
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West Chester
Vicks
Silion
Physicians and Surgeons
FE. E. Stutsman
FL & M. Bank
A. John Droz
West Main St
C. W. McLaughlin
West Main Street
W. L. Alcorn
Iowa Ave
Wilson Heating Co
W.S. Kyle
M. D
National Bank
S. H. Bateman
Nicola & Harmon Books
North Side Square
Preston
Osteopathic
South Iowa Ave
Arthur
Marion Ave
Chiropractors
Charles C. Brown
Lemley & Yard
Little & Pratt
Lloyd Little
Mart Pratt
J. M. Kyle Willard
City
George W. Stewart Hardware & Implements
South Side Square
North
Hugh Dougall
R. R
Austin Sutherland
East Main Street
C. V. Brown
South of Water Works
Rickey’s
T. A. Michels
Morrison & Morrison Lawyers
Morrison Bldg
North Side Sq
T. L. Brookhart Law
Opera House
C. J. Wilson Co
C. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
Opposite Journal
Flowa
Frank Boiller
Washington St
T. J. Pease
Farmers and Merchants Bank
W. J. Masson
Corbin & Barrett Shoe Store
L. B. Lupton Monuments
Norman Baker
Wes Ches
Rock Island
Rosehill
R. J. Reynolds
Natures Law
American Petroleum CO
John M. O'Brien
Agt
J.D. Dayton
West Chester, Iowa
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