Local and Personal Notes From the City
Fry of Kalona visits the city for business and meets friends at Golden Star Furniture polish. Miss Winnie Elliott returns home from Muscatine while Miss Ruth Gibson and Miss Ida Carris host her visit. Darbyshire Drug Co features hand mirrors and beauty items and lists hot water bottles and ice bags. Local attendees include Mrs. Wabnitz, Mrs. Westermark, and Arlo Jones on business for Wilson Plumbing & Heating. A Spencer Bros. musical at the A M E church benefits the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Elliott
Ruth Gibson
Ida Carris
Muscatine
McNamara’s and local shops advertise prices and gifts
McNamara’s touts window glass prices and 10 cent per dozen selenium postcards. Bradley's Jewelry promotes items while Sewing machine needles and dust cloths are listed. Capt J B Teller attends court, Pat Leverich visits from Rock Island, and Mr and Mrs John Belville return from the east with news of Ohio cities and prosperity.
High Grade Flour Sacks Offered at $1.30 by Mill
The mill plans to sell up to 100 sacks of high grade flour at $1.30 per sack. The price is expected to move in a few days.
Beekeeper Mason Falls to Death From Aberdeen Church Roof
Mason Littlejohn from Strathdon district Aberdeen shire climbed church roof to dislodge bees and fell, killed on the ground. Police report no further details available.
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Littlejohn
Strathdon
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
Railroads Adopt Wide Door Freight Cars for Autos
Several railroads have introduced a new freight car design with doors spanning the full width and height of the car to ease handling of automobiles, improving loading and unloading efficiency.
Silent joy in dialogue with worthy companions
A reflective observation that true comfort in silence arises only with those who also inspire meaningful conversation. The quote suggests shared understanding makes quiet moments meaningful.
Daddy's Bedtime Reading about Robin Redbreast
A father tells his children a bedtime tale about the robin. He describes a maple tree nest with four blue eggs, young robins learning to fly, and the robin’s red breast linked to a Christ story. Children recall the robin as a beloved bird.
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Daddy
Evelyn
Jack
Robin Redbreast
Weill
Robin
Mrs. Robin
Papa Robin
Mr. Robin
Christ
French Judge’s breach of promise idea stirs US interest
A French judge who presided over breach of promise suits inspires American writers to consider a contract clause. The proposed approach would require engaged couples to sign an agreement to marry with a damages clause if the engagement is broken.
Candlemaker’s Tale of Everyday Goods in Health
A historical line notes the average man in health has resources to make 12 pounds of candles, 1 pound of nails, carbon for 809 pencils, bindings for 16 octave books, 500 knife handles, 28 violin strings, 20 salt teaspoonfuls and 1 pound of leaf sugar.
No Indeed The Preacher On Love And Obedience
A fragment presents contrasting lines from a wife and preacher. The wife refuses to obey and withholds affection while noting her husband is a professional diver and travels, implying a conflict over traditional marital expectations.
Courage Defined by Uncle Eben in Dialect Speech
A quotes from Uncle Eben discuss two kinds of courage. He explains one kind is fearlessness born of sense, and the other is fear of nothingness due to lacking sense. The lines reveal a nuanced view of bravery through rural dialect.
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Uncle Eben
Erratic Quote on Great Men Cited by Puck
A quoted remark notes that a great man’s footprints on history compel him to erase past traces. The speaker, described as habitually erratic, reflects on the burden of legacy after a statesman’s time in power.
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Puck
Nature's Law and Emereron Reflections
A concise meditation on balance noting that every missed thing yields a gain elsewhere and every gain incurs a loss, attributed to Emereron with a philosophical tone.
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Emereron
Iowa league of municipalities meeting closes in Davenport
Councilmen Keck and Alberson returned from Davenport where the Iowa League of Municipalities met. Mayor Glasgow attended today’s session as delegates from many cities gathered for reports on improvements, sidewalks and sewers, paving, and urban beautification. Frank Gotch visited Davenport but American wrestlers did not perform.
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Carl M. Keck
A. N. Alberson
Davenport
League
Iowa
J. D. Glasgow
Frank Gotch
Washington
A Want Ad in the Journal Sure to Bring Results
A brief want ad notice promises outcomes from readers who respond to the journal advertisement. It emphasizes quick, effective results for those seeking opportunities or services. The notice cites the journal as a trusted source for connections and inquiries.
Difference Between Marys Lamb Then And Now
A compact verse question contrasts Marys care for a little lamb across time. It wonders whether the lamb remains with Mary or has changed since that long-ago event, implying memories endure while outcomes differ.
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Mary
Tragic accident claims Omer Greiner near Keota
Omer Greiner, 14, of Keota area, died after a wagon wheel crushed his chest while hauling sand with his older brother. Funeral services will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Keota Friday at 10 a.m.
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Keota
Omer
John Greiner
Wellman
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Potatoes on Milwaukee track price listed
A carload of potatoes offered at 75 cents per bushel from car on the Milwaukee track by Kaye and Lytle.
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Milwaukee Track
Kaye & Lytle
Exer ciser for School Children at McKee Grammar School
Two improved playground devices named Giant Strides are installed in the front yard of the McKee grammar school building. The apparatus resembles a large merry go round or swing built around a concrete anchored iron pole. Each unit will seat sixteen children, boosting back and arm muscles and adapting to crowded playgrounds. Posts are in place and remaining parts follow as concrete hardens.
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McKee Grammar School
London Auction Block Foiled in 1817 Wife Sale Effort
John Tower attempted to auction his wife Elizabeth in London during June 1817 but authorities intervened to prevent the sale.
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John Tower
Elizabeth
London
Slithers Describes Car Assembly Trouble on Road
Bildad asks about the assembled car and Slithers replies that many assemblies suffer deadlocks once on the road and cannot pass some obstacles, a common issue during the test runs mentioned in Harper's Weekly.
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Slithers
Bildad
Harper'n Weekly
United States Opens Fourth Aeronautical Lab
The United States government becomes the fourth nation to establish an aeronautical laboratory joining Belgium France and Russia in building advanced aviation research facilities.
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United States
Belgium
France
Russia
Two Juvenile Defendants Indicted in Marsh Store Burglary
The district grand jury adjourned after a short session. Indictments were returned against Tom Martin and David Jacobson for the Marsh store burglary at Ainsworth. They pleaded not guilty and requested counsel. W. M. Keeley appointed for their defense. The grand jury list included Foreman Frank Bell and others. In court, Judge Whitcockson hears Hughes et al vs Fullerton. State vs Moffet set for Monday jury work.
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Marsh
Ainsworth
Tom Martin
David Jacobson
W. M. Keeley
Frank Bell
John Hanna
0. T. King
W. E. Leet
F. J. Seaberry
J. M. Maxwell
W. W. den
Whi Cockson
Hughes Et al
Fullerton
State Vs. Moffet
Burglary Joke Police Report
A jokey report describes a pretend burglary at a watch factory. The first police officer notes the thief entered and found many workers already inside, turning the tale into a facetious anecdote rather than a real incident.
Good Roads Meeting Tonight at Commercial Club Rooms
Citizens urged to attend a good roads meeting in the Commercial club rooms. A large attendance is desired as definite action on county road markings will be taken and public input is needed.
Patterson Residence Referee Sale Notice
Referee in partition proceedings offers the Patterson Residence on East Washington Street Washington at 10:00 a m Tuesday October 24 1911. For details contact J W Teeter Referee or W M Keeley Attorney 1014 Washington Iowa.
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Patterson
East Washington Street
Square
City of Washington
J. W. Teeter
W. M. Keeley
Washington
Iowa
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Bradley's Jewelry Store
Athe
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Fry
Kalona
Golden Star Furniture Polish
McNamara’s
Darbyshire Drug Co
Dr. Allen
Wayland
Jean Huysmans
P. WahHorn
Cotter
T. E. Maxwell
Crawfordsville
City
N. H. Jones
W. W. Wabnitz
Letts
Dougherty Bros
N. J. Westermark
West
Chester
John Shebek
Arlo Jones
Mediapolis
Wilson Plumbing & Heating Company
Spencer Bros
McNamara
T. J. McElhinney
Fannie McDowell
Shenandoah Iown
Washington Union
Eardley Bell
Darbyshire Brog Co
Harry White
Howard Motts
Fred Motts
J. B. Teller
Court House
Pat Leverich
Rock Island
John Lbelville
Miss Cecil
Ohio
Columbus
Toledo
Marysville
Union County
Belville
Chicago
Iere
Steck
Eben
J. A. Harwood & Son
Iowa League
the Royal Market
R. Stuart & Son
Mutual
Klein
W. J. Bradley Jeweler
SOC
Sale
W. Jefferson ST
Cole Photo Gallery
N.L. Black
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