Social news notes and club activities span Washington area
A busy society page reports Wo man's Relief Corps plans an all day charity meeting, a Friday gathering for charter members, and a convention in Mt. Pleasant. Dr Preston Etter and Helen McKee marry in Macon Missouri. Home Economics sections of Fort nightly and nightly clubs discuss desserts hems gowns and styles with demonstrations and tastings. The Pythian Sisters host a social meeting with guests, and Betty Hollingsworth recounts a large party of forty girls at Frances Darbyshire's event.
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Preston Etter
Helen McKee
Macon
Missouri
Washington
Dr. Etter
Dr. Arthand
Missionary foresees China becoming world power
Rev Edwin F Lee predicts China will emerge from revolution and disarray to a strong, unified nation within fifty years. He cites rising nationalism across Asia as driving forces and says foreign nations should let China develop without interference to avoid destabilizing delays.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
China
Edwin F. Lee
Foreign Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Philippines
Lee
Iowa
Malasia
India
Ghandi
United States
Arnold in His Poetry
Henry James praises Arnold for high feeling and temperate expression. He notes modesty in art and a talent to move readers by connecting personal emotion with past works and speeches.
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Arnold
Henry James
Noisiest City on Earth Supposedly Constantinople
The article describes Constantinople as the noisiest city, with night watchmen armed with clubs beating on streets at intervals. The noise from cats dogs and wandering drunks makes sleep nearly impossible, and before daybreak food peddlers flood the air with clamor.
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Constantinople
Birthday Party Games and Festivities Documented
The report relays a lively birthday party with games like Farmer in the Dell and Statue, a football match, and festive treats. Frances is celebrated with a birthday cake as classmates, family, and out of town guests share ice cream, candy, and photos. The piece notes hosts, attendees, and decorations, plus a social calendar correction and federation meeting attendance.
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Dell
Carlton Lytle
Muscatine
Iowa
Frances
Miss Hawthorne
Hallowe’eny
Patricia Ann Keeley
W. M. Keeley
Joan Keeley
Eliminate Cowless and Sowless Farms in America
John Fields of the Oklahoma Farmer argues at the International Farm Congress that eliminating cowless swine-less and henless farms would revive the livestock industry. He cites 1920 census figures showing widespread absence of cattle swine and hens and criticizes current USDA campaigns and extension work as misdirected. He urges shifts toward practical, living-farmer needs and deprecated costly propaganda for livestock improvements.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
John Fields
Oklahoma City
The
Oklahoma Farmer
International Farm Congress
Fields
Bureau of Census
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Truth-Telling Drug Rumor Targets Auto Dealers Water Cooler
A provocative claim suggests a truth-telling drug might be placed in the water cooler used by auto salesmen. The note hints at scrutiny of dealer practices and ethics within the sales environment.
Potatoes Stir Controversy in Early England and Scotland
In England early efforts to promote potato cultivation were suspected as capitalist plots to oppress the poor. Labor leader William Corbett argued that working men should not live on such inferior food. In 1725 Scotland debated potato introduction with sermons condemning them as not biblical and as forbidden fruit linked to Adam's fall, claimed to cause leprosy and fever.
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Adam
England
William Corbett
Scotland
Who Eros Waa in Greek Mythology
Eros, the Greek god of love also known as Cupid or Amor by the Romans, is the son of Mars and Venus. He is depicted with golden wings and a quiver, and often shown as blindfolded, inflaming love in gods and men. Before Alexander the Great he was a handsome youth, but later poets portray him as a mischievous boy whose playful actions affect all beings.
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Eros
Cupido
Amor
Mars
Venus
Alexander the Great
Nickel Found in Meteorites and Modern Steels
A European museum study on meteorites reports meteoritic iron contains notable nickel. The expert suggests the nickel content indicates common chemical and physical causes between natural meteoritic iron and steels produced in modern steel works.
Woman of Chicago Prints Bibles in Fifty Six Languages
A Chicago woman is credited with printing Bibles in 56 languages and readers wonder if she has completed any full translation in any single language. The note hints at her remarkable multilingual Bible project and its reach.
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Chicago
Astronomer Calls Star Term Fixed A Misnomer
An astronomer argues the word fixed for stars is a misnomer yet notes some stars appear unusually stable. The Boston Transcript records the remark on stellar motion and constancy.
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Boston Transcript
Complications of Rich Men's Fate Across Heaven and Penitentiary
A wry note contrasts wealth with spiritual ascent and prison access, suggesting that riches hinder entry to both heaven and the penitentiary in a pointed social satire.
Probe Other Side Insight Before Jumping to Conclusions
Wise men advise examining what lies beyond the hurdle before drawing conclusions. The saying emphasizes caution and thoughtful analysis over rash judgments.
Four Wheel Brakes Now Widely Adopted in Europe
Barney Oldfield argues four wheel brakes are safer and more effective than two wheel systems. He cites global adoption, compares lever theory to brake diameter, and notes automatic release on turns improves steering while predicting broader industry rollout and life-saving stopping capability.
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Barney Oldfield
King Feature Syndicate, Inc
Europe
France
England
Belgium
Italy
Germany
Isotta-Fraschini
New York
Buffalo
Chicago
Recording-Breaking Cod Weights Hit New Highs
Nature Magazine notes codfish of 12 to 85 pounds are common, with 100 to 175 pound specimens recorded. The largest cod caught in New England waters weighed 211 1/4 pounds.
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Nature Magazine
New England
Varieties of Egg Markings Described in Nature Magazine
The article notes diverse egg shapes from spherical to cylindrical and conical, including turban and barrel forms. Surfaces display intricate sculpture with raised or depressed dots and lines, and feature a range of colors as observed in Nature Magazine.
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Sinss Nature Magazine
Reception for new pastor at Presbyterian Church
A Thursday evening reception at eight o clock will be held at the Presbyterian church to honor the new pastor and family. All are cordially invited, with a short program planned at nine o clock.
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Presbyterian Church
Kolah club meeting moved to Thursday afternoon
The Kolah club will meet with Mrs. Clarence Jackson Thursday afternoon instead of Wednesday. A separate notice says the Fleur de Lis club will meet with Mrs. Homer Birney Thursday afternoon in 2018.
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Kolah Club
Clarence Jackson
Fluer de Lis Club
Homer Birney
Box Social and Program at Oregon No 3 School House
Invitations extend to the community for a box social and program at Oregon No 3 school house Friday evening at 8 o clock on October 12 1923. Ladies are asked to bring boxes. Teacher Nellie Richards. Walnut Woman's club meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs Dan Guy.
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Oregon No. 3
Nellie Richards
Walnut Woman's Club
Dan Guy
Ladies of the Embroidery Club to entertain families
The Embroidery Club plans a Friday evening event at the BE R Van Nostrand home to entertain club members and their families.
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Embroidery Club
BE. R. van Nostrand
W R C Reception Honor Three Charter Members
Notice announces a reception at the home of Mrs. Asa Jones Friday from 2 to 5 in honor of charter members Mrs. C. O. Bailey Mrs. D. J. Eich erberger and Mrs. Scott Reister Also all G A R members are invited to attend
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E. C. Carris
T. H. Berdo
Berdo
Iowa Avenue
K. W. Carris
P. A. Berdo
Donald Bell
Alice McClellan
Cedar Rapids
Jay Carris
Chas. Schmoeller
Isobel Hoyman
Madeline Aikens
Edith Carris
Dorothy Anderson
Arch McCulley
Chicago
Jil
William Scott
Boston
Mass
Leonard Smouse
Colorado Springs
Ray Wood
Glen Stannerd
Brighton
Asa Jones
C. O. Bailey
D. J. Eicherberger
Scott Reister
Ladies Aid to Hold All Day Meeting at Church
The Ladies Aid of the Christian church will conduct an all day meeting at the church on Thursday.
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Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Independent club wienie roast hosts Kallaus family
Mr and Mrs Mela Kallaus entertain the Independent club and their families Friday night at a wienie roast. Busy Bee club meets with Leona Whiting Friday October 12. members asked to bring material and a pattern.
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Mela Kallaus
Friendship Club Meeting At Mrs Warren Donaldson Home
The Friendship club will meet Friday afternoon October 12 at the home of Mrs Warren Donaldson. Each member is asked to bring her favorite recipe.
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Friendship Club
Warren Donaldson
Thimble Bee and Social by Methodist Sisterhood
Notice for a Methodist church Sisterhood event a thimble bee and social Friday at 2 30 PM at the church. Members are urged to attend and bring items for crafting and fellowship.
Bazaar Candy Donation Request by Rebekah Sisters
The Rebekah Sisters welcome current and former members to donate candy for the bazaar on Saturday. The note asks each member to contribute to support the event.
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Rebekah
Ladies Aid Society meeting changes date notice
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church will hold a business meeting at the church Friday afternoon October 19 at 2 30. Please notice change of date. 20213
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Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Mrs John McCall hosts Presbyterian Ladies Bible Class gathering
Notice states Mrs John McCall will entertain the Ladies Bible class and Home Department of the Presbyterian church on Friday afternoon in 2023.
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John McCall
The
Presbyterian Church
Wellston Social Club Meets With Mrs Lem Logan
Regular Thursday gatherings announced for the Wellston area. Social events listed include a meeting in Moost Hall with Highland Four, and a church group at 311 East Washington Street on October 11 with lessons and a farewell for Mrs Rob Cherry.
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Moost Hall
Highland Four
Thrift Sale At Rectory Aids Church Fund
Ladies of the First United Presbyterian Church plan a sale Saturday in a nearby room with eatables and clothing for sale. The annual business meeting and officer elections occur at 7 20 Wednesday evening at the Baptist church.
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First United Presbyterian Church
Klein Klothing Ko
Bapist
Women’s Auxiliary Dues Notice for Washington County Hospital
Members are requested to pay annual dues at Crail Store located at 20313. This small notice urges timely payment to support hospital auxiliary activities and community health efforts.
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Washington County Hospital
Crail
Rebekah Club to Meet Thursday at Mrs Bates Home
The Rebekah club will hold a regular social and business meeting Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs C E Bates.
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Rebekah Club
C. E. Bates
Women’s Mission Society to Pack Fruit Barrel at Church
The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will pack a barrel of fruit at the church on Saturday October 13. Donations will be appreciated.
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Womans' Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Methodist ladies host ante Os en dinner at church
Ladies of the Methodist church plan an ante Os en dinner at the church on October 16. The New Haven church ladies will hold a chicken supper at their church on Thursday evening October 11 at six o'clock.
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The
Methodist Church
New Haven
W R C of Ainsworth Plans Legion Hall Meeting
The W R C of Ainsworth will meet Thursday afternoon at the Legion hall. A barrel of fruit will be sent to the Soldiers Home at Marshalltown. Anyone having fruit to give may leave it with Mrs Geo Carson.
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Ainsworth
Legion Hall
Marshalltown
Geo, Carson
Lexington W F M 8S Meet With Mrs Irene Ofield
The Lexington W F M 8S will meet with Mrs Irene Ofield on October 11 for a regular session.
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Irene Ofield
Ladies to Host Legington LAOS Meeting at Church
Mrs. Mary Fisher Mrs. Audra Am long and Mrs. Leila Paul will entertain Legington LAOS on Thursday Oct 18 in the church basement. All members urged to attend for officer elections. Receiving committee includes Mrs. Hattie Griggs Mrs. Irene Oldfield and Mrs. Maud Fleming.
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Mary Fisher
Audra Amlong
Leila Paul
Legington Laos
Hattie Griggs
Irene Oldfield
Maud Fleming
Loyal Sisterhood Social at Church Friday Afternoon
The Loyal Sisterhood class hosts a ble bee and social at the church Friday afternoon. Members plan fellowship, games, and light refreshments for attendees seeking community and church involvement.
Douglas Fir Forest Unit Offered for Sale in Oregon
The north fork of the Willamette River in the Cascade National Forest Oregon contains about 100000 acres of Douglas fir aged varied. If cutting continues at 1000 acres per year the unit now offered for sale by the U S government will reach rotation age in about 100 years and be ripe for a second cut.
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North Fork
Williamette River
Cascade National Forest
Oregon
United States
Origin of the word Dumdum and its bullet history
The hollow-nosed dumdum bullet takes its name from Dum Dum town in British India, capital of the Bengal artillery division. The Hague Conference banned its use by international agreement.
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Dumdum
British India
Bengal
Bengal Artillery
Theorist Says Conscience Trumps Wealth in Creighton
A Creighton editor quoted a local man who declared he would choose a clear conscience over a million dollars, though he admits he has neither. The remark reflects a frontier town mood and press humor from the period.
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Creighton
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C. ©. Bailey
Home Economics
St. Clair Lewis
Ezra Goodwin
Louie Jones
Charlie Schmoeller
F. L. Wilson
East Main Street
M. E. Dicken
Round Table
C. A. Dewey
Howard McCleery
Dewey
Worth
Paul Poiret
Ruby Reed
Juanita Rosenberger
Evelyn Bambrick
Pythian Sisters
West Chester
Frances Darbyshire
Betty Hollingsworth
C. D
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Columbus Junction
America
Eros Waa
Busy Bee Club
Leona Whiting
Bers
Wellston Social Club
J Lem Logan
KE. S
Ed Jackson
East Washington St
R. E. Brown
Rob Cherry
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