Simerman Buys Maxwell Farm in 580 Per Acre Deal
Joe A Simerman completed one of the county’s largest land deals by purchasing the John Albert Maxwell farm east of town and the adjoining Joe Link acreage totaling 160 acres. The Maxwell parcel sold for 580 per acre and the Link parcel for 500 per acre, totaling about 390 000. Simerman plans a modern home and improvements, following past stock farm sales. J R Maxwell handled the transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe A. Simerman
John Albert Maxwell
Fred Cannon
Limerman
Joe Link
Maxwell
Mr. Limerman
Maxwell Place
Link Place
Simerman
Brighton Road
Iowa
Washington
State School Funds and Land Grants Across the Union
The article notes every state except Georgia and Pennsylvania has a permanent school fund. States admitted from 1802 to 1848 except Texas got the sixteenth section for schools, and since 1848 most admitted states receive the sixteenth and thirty sixth sections per township. Generally, state school funds are said to be well managed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Texas
Benjamin West Rise as George III’s Favorite Painter
The American Benjamin West rose to prominence when he painted Agrippa Landing the Ashes of Germanicus for the Archbishop of York. This brought him to the attention of George III, who became a loyal patron for nearly three decades, granting commissions around $5,000 annually and funding religious and historical works at Windsor.
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Benjamin West
George III
Agrippa
Germanicus
York
West
Windsor
The Right Kind of Home Life for All Families
The piece advises wives and mothers to keep home life bright and cheerful to prevent family members from seeking outside attractions. It stresses that a comfortable, satisfying home is essential for family stability and happiness.
Artificial Eyes for the Dead in Ancient Times
The earliest artificial eyes were made for the deceased. Egyptian embalmers removed the eyes of the dead, filled the sockets with plaster or wax, and set in artificial eyes made of volcanic glass or semi precious stone.
Locals Fall to Burlington in Forward Pass Battle
Washington lost 13 to 6 at Burlington as the locals struggled to stop Burlington’s aerial game. The defeat followed a prior Burlington win at Burlington and set up a tough prep week for Washington ahead of next Saturday’s clash with Monmouth at Dennison’s Ball Park.
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Whiford
Monmouth
Dennison’s Ball Park
Burlington
Burlngton
Washington
Burligton
Altho Washington
Hall
Swift
Club and society notices and meetings listed
Announcements for Kolah club meeting with Mrs Lauder Kennedy and Fortnightly club literature session with Mrs F L Wilson. Household Economics Dept meet with Mrs Steve Stewart. Shalom Group monthly business meeting at the church. social and supper postponed. Farmers meet at brick schoolhouse south of town Tuesday Oct 14 at 8:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Household Economics Department
Steve Stewart
South Marion
Shalom
Methodist Sunday School
Revival of Congregational Singing Proves Community Spirit
The article notes that singing matters more than the song itself as community singing revives old New England town meeting spirit. After joining familiar hymns, people discuss other issues, and churches replacing congregations with paid choirs reduced communal influence.
Pythian Circle Plans Meeting With Mrs Shrader
The Pythian Circle will meet with Mrs. Harry Shrader on Wednesday afternoon to discuss upcoming activities and arrangements for the club.
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Pythian Circle
Harry Shrader
Navajo Club
Height of European Countries by Average Elevation
Geographers list European nations by average height above sea level in feet. Russia appears as the third lowest while Switzerland, the third smallest, is surprisingly high.
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Europe
Holland
Belgium
Russia
Germany
Great Britain
Roumania
Denmar’s
Teeland
France
Scandinavia
Norway
Sweden
Italy
Austria
Balkan Peninsula
Spain
Portugal
Switzerland
Fortnightly club Home Economics meetings and social events
Upcoming October 14 meetings include the Fortnightly club Home Economics department at 2:30 p m with Mrs Frank Wilson and an evening session at 7 30 with Mrs G W Hay. A candy social is planned for District No 8 October 24 featuring Vietrola music by The McNamara Company.
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G. W. Hay
Haskins
Vietrola Music
McNamara Company
Ruth Foster
Protect Birds From Cats By Guarding Birdhouses
George Gladden urges in the People’s Home Journal that poles and tree trunks holding birdhouses be protected with cat guards. He suggests wrapping barbed wire away from the trunk and using thorny rose bushes or similar branches to deter cats from accessing the nests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gladden
People’s Home Journal
Notce K of P Regular Meeting Summary
Notce K of P holds regular meeting Monday evening with work in the second rank. Zoate J. H. Squire, C. C.
Difficult English names baffle readers in mispronunciations
The text laments mispronunciation of many English place and person names by readers more than foreign names. It cites examples like Bertie as Barty and Featherstonhaugh as Festun haw to illustrate widespread confusion and humor in pronunciation. It ends with a long tricky name sequence.
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Bertie
Barty
Dilwyn
Dillon
Belvoir
Reever
Featherstonhaugh
Festunhaw
Dalzell
Dee-el
Ruthven
Rivvan
Sean Francisca Chonlele
Definition of Junker Class in Prussia Noted
The term Junker describes a Prussian landholding class of noble or semi noble origin whose inheritance affords them a substantial stake in government. The Boston Globe cites the word as denoting those with old family ties and significant property like lana.
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Junker
Boston Globe
Health Comes First in Simple Living, Says Elmer Lee
Health is the foundation of success and happiness, Dr. Elmer Lee writes that only through simple living can the body stay fit. Wealth and fame profit nothing if health is sacrificed in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Lee
M.D
Playmate Tale Confuses Dorothy at Home
Dorothy met a new girl at the west door who proved a strenuous playmate. She returned home and, tired, told her mother I bet Allene two boy, and her mother just doesn't know if.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
West Door
Allene
Valuable byproducts from ton of old shoes cited
The text notes that from one ton of old shoes metals worth 4.70, grease 7.25, animal black 50, and ammonium sulfate 22.50 total 83.45 dollars, about 15 cents a pair. Grease serves as lubricant and animal black is sold by M C Lamb, an English chemist behind these figures, comparable to bone black.
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M. C. Lamb
Swedish Engineers Power Heat With Water Turbine Energy
Swedish engineers have solved winter comfort by using natural water power to generate electricity, now the chief heat source. Water tanks in hotels and public buildings are heated by this element.
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Sweden
William Dodds farm near Washington on White Way
The listing describes the William Dodds farm located 3 miles west of Washington on the White Way, comprising 160 acres. For price and terms, see the advertisement listing in the paper.
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William Dodds
Washington
Small but industrious bees weigh a pound in 5000-strong hive
The article notes that 5,000 bees are required to reach a single pound, illustrating the compact efficiency of a busy hive. It emphasizes the sheer numbers behind a seemingly small unit of weight and highlights the industrious nature of bees.
Changed Subject of Woe Nightgown Tale
Irene cried in bed as her mamma demanded a nightgown. Chemma soothed her saying she would sleep fine in it. Irene then revealed she had changed her mind and cried about something else now.
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Irene
Chemma
Chatoma
Tve
Urgent Plea for Aid After Pony Ride Incident
A visitor named Eddie was briefly visiting when older children put him on a pony named Billy. The pony bolted around a yard frightening the unaccustomed rider. Eddie screamed for help as onlookers were urged to respond quickly.
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Eddie
Jim
Billy
Rainbow Bridge Spotlight in Navajo Country Geology
The U S Geological Survey describes a striking erosion feature in the Navajo country. Rainbow Bridge spans Bridge Canyon on the northwest slope of Navajo Mountain and is praised for its symmetry and graceful proportions as one of the world’s finest natural bridges.
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United States Geological Survey
Navajo Country
Bridge Canyon
Navajo Mountain
Slowed Up by Age and Fading Ventures
Fragmentary notes describe aging, dwindling ambition, and uncertain ventures. The text mentions caution, delayed plans, and a sense of retreat from bold enterprise amid fading focus and uncertain outcomes.
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Carson
Luthy Eland
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Ward
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Uhler
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Williamson
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Oskaloosa
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L. T
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Domino
Warren’s Coffee Store
Wantidis
Faerber Farm
Ainsworth
J. W. Miller
Journal
J. A. Webster
Fox and Deweys
Buerkens
Nate Jones
Journal Office
New
J. D. Dayton
West Chester
George Teas
Poland
W. R. Gamon
Call
Emporium
SMIT
OrivUm Millinery
Kolah Club
Lauder Kennedy
F. L. Wilson
J. H. Baird
Lone Tree
Johnson & Bidwell
Harry Lauderman
Sound
H. D. Emry
DELCO
H. F. Darbyshire
Boyd Berdo
Carmichael’s Make
W. N. Bradford
Brighton
Towa
D. C
Inquire of Journal
King Burke
W. D. Booth
Universal’ Cook
Hole
Charles Brown
China
H. W. Cassel
W. H. Bain
Vale
G. W. Dodder
Washington National Bank
Frank Wilson
J. P
W. A. Harper
J. A. Y. Ashby
Office of Eicher, Livingston & Eicher
Riverside
Fern Chittenden
Wellman
Shaffer
John Elgar
Dave McLaughlin
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