Society Notes Health Move Farewell and Gatherings
The White Way club held a farewell social at the W. O. Ralston home for Mr. and Mrs. Guy Engle who move to Southern California for health reasons. Women inside, men on the porch, refreshments included pumpkin pie and coffee, tea spoons presented as a gift. Prairie Flower Missionary Society met October 4 with twenty three attending and thirty six tea towels hemmed for Bacome Indian school in Oklahoma. New officers elected Nellie Benson president Nellie Reeves vice president Eva Mouser secretary Anna Reeves treasurer. Six new members added. A wedding announcement for Miss Jennie L. Minner and Glen Rhoads at Des Moines October 9 with home to be in Des Moines. Mrs. Wade Gardner hosted fifteen Washington young women at her Lexington country home with pink and white decor and miniature bride and groom favors dated October 22 1919 plus advice on managing a husband and a first grocery order.
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White Way Club
W. O. Ralston
Guy Engle
California
Mr. Ralston
Mrs. Englé
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
A. E. Reeves
Bacome
Oklahoma
Mra
Fern Teets
Sylvia Teets
Nellie Benson
Nellie Reeves
Eva Mouser
Anna Reeves
Wade Gardner
Lexington
Washington
Gardner
Mildred Morton
Ray Woodford
Brighton
Jeanette Woodford
Reception honors new pastor Rev McBlain and family
Wednesday evening at prayer meeting the Ladies Aid Society of Ainsworth Methodist church held a reception for their new pastor Rev McBlain and family. Over one hundred guests attended with social games including a birth month entertainment. June featured a mock wedding and refreshments were served.
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Ladies Aid Society
Ainsworth Methodist Church
McBlain
Aipeworth Cor
Highland Sewing Circle Meets At Mary Salladay Home
The Highland Sewing Circle met October 9 at Mrs. Mary Salladay’s home with several visitors from Riverside. Officers were elected for six months: Mary Salladay president Blanche Grecian vice president and Max McCreedy secretary and treasurer. Four new members joined and plans were made for a Hallowe en social at Roy Warner’s October 17 and the next meeting at Miss Mae McLaughnan’s on November 11. A two course luncheon was served. The Ladies Aid of the First United Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Elmer Wells with one new member Mrs. George Frimerman joining and a free will offering for Armenia children raising 50. The church groups have contributed $92 509 to missions and pew church fundraising continues.
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Highland Sewing Circle
Mary Salladay
D. A. Craig
Carl Craig
Ernest Craig
John Woodburn
Riverside
Blanche Grecian
Max McCreedy
Roy Warner
Mae McLaughnan
Ladies Aid Society
First United Presbyterian Church
Elmer Wells
George Fpimerman
First United Presbyterian
Somme
Cedar Community Club Hosts Social at Busby Home
Cedar Community club members and families gathered Thursday at Mr and Mrs Busby s country home for a social. About seventy members attended and enjoyed stunts organized by the entertainment committee followed by a luncheon of pumpkin pie pickles coffee and sandwiches.
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Cedar Community Club
Wm. Busby
Birthday Dinner Honors Miss Juanita Rosenberger
Miss Juanita Rosenberger, residing with her grandmother Mrs. James Fleming at 214 West Madison, was guest of honor at a Thursday noon birthday dinner. A chicken meal prepared by her grandmother and aunt Mrs. Ralph Robertson featured a birthday cake with fourteen candles. Special guests included Miss Mildred Paul and Miss Katherine Kracaw.
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Juanita Rosenberger
James Fleming
West Madison Street
Ralph Robertson
Near West Chester
Juanita
Mildred Paul
Katherine Kracaw
Hoarseness Relief Mixture Reported
A home remedy suggests soothing hoarseness by mixing one teaspoon glycerin with a well beaten egg white plus the juice of one lemon and sugar to taste. The preparation is noted as a palate friendly remedy for throat irritation.
Taft Blames Wilson For League Attitude
Former President Taft accuses President Wilson of pressuring Republicans to accept harsh reservations in the League of Nations covenant. He urges the President to seek a workable compromise and warns that rejection could be his responsibility if the Senate, needing two thirds, blocks ratification.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
William H. Taft
Mr. Taft
Bryan
League
Compromise Aims to Win Next Election by Yielding Motives
A quoted remark notes that yielding to a political motive can compromise strategy to secure a winning issue in the upcoming election. The line highlights tension between principle and electoral advantage as campaigns seek decisive issues.
Spiders Shorting Wires Weighs Down Argentine Lines
During Argentina's dry season a spider species builds webs on telephone and telegraph wires. At sunset the webs collect dew and cause short circuits between wires. Eleven pounds of webbing have been swept from four wires over six miles, disrupting lines.
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Spicers
Argentina
Sir Charles Eliot Named British Ambassador Candidate
Sir Charles Eliot Pilot is proposed as British ambassador to dipan and is a noted linguist with extensive diplomatic experience. He has served as British lad commissioner and overseen military and civic agents while excelling in Russian and Chinese languages and previously led the University of Hong Kong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pilot
Dipan
Trond
Li Miler Ben
University of Hongkong
Dedication of First State Park Delayed in Delaware County
Indefinite postponement announced for the Delaware county state park dedication after a Friday night storm washed out bridges and damaged roads making automobile access impossible. Spirit Lake discussions on water levels prompted the decision, with a plan to select a later fall date.
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Des Moines
Delaware County
State Executive Council
Spirit Lake
Bryan Newberry
Strawberry Point
State Council
State Highway Commissioen
Spirit Lake Game Warden Transfers to Des Moines Office
State Game Warden Albert handles affairs from the Spirit Lake office after removal to the Des Moines state house. The move redirects his duties and oversight to the state capital.
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Spirit Lake
State House
Des Moines
Albert
Careful. Sister-in-law’s visit ends with folded napkin remark
A garbled note describes a social visit at a friend’s house where a sister, after dining, folds her napkin. A disjointed line from a child or observer includes a confusing phrase about time and age, leaving the event unclear.
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Riend
Celeter
Jewelry Theft Reported in New York
A year ago Sa066,000 worth of jewelry was stolen in New York. The report laments the sorrow of the poor from whom the items were taken and notes the need to focus on their hardship.
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New York
Deyton News
Toy Dog Responds to Command During Playful Show
A toy dog rushes from a kennel at a command and triggers a microphone. A sharp noise vibrates it to contact an electrical circuit, powering a battery and electromagnet. The magnet releases a catch, and the toy pops out, delighting children.
Correst Observer Report on Women Handling Money
A corrupted excerpt notes a restaurant manager claiming younger women handle money more deftly than older ones. The observer asserts belief in the claim, mentioning money passing through a young woman's hands can paralyze a husband with worry over spendthrift tendencies.
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Win
Boston
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First United Presbyterian Webshdn
Misa
Jennie L. Minner
Glen
Rhoads
Pershing
General Pershing
Chevy Chase
Rock Creek Park
D. C
General Corbin
Taft
Alaska
Uncle Sam
Charles Eliot
First State Park
Toy Dog
Correst
Choice
Stewart
White Way
Washington, Iowa
Sloan
Joan
John
Chicago
Tutes
Honest John, Inc
N. Wabash Ave
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