Marriage of Ray Woodford and Mildred Morton in Clay
An item notes the Wednesday October 22 marriage of Ray Woodford to Mildred Morton of Washington. The couple has a modern house nearing completion. Community updates include Brighton beating Clay Farmer 12 to 7, weekend visits, local schoolhouse gathering, and residents relocating or traveling to Ottumwa and Fayette Arkansas.
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Clay Clay
Ray Woodford
Mildred Morton
Washington
Brighton
Tom Brady
Clifford
H. A. Meacham
Glen Waterhouse
Belknap
Farmers Union
Periool House
L. B. Reed
Ottumwa
Chas, Whisler
Fayette
Ark
Bert Smith
Whisera
Crawfordsville Notes and Society Update
Crawfordsville reports social visits as Mrs Huston and sons Mayden and Marshall spend Sabbath in Cedar Rapids. Earl Griffith visited from Washington to see family. Miss Jessie Anderson of Salinas married C E McNeely in San Jose. Nelson Clark died at daughter Jank Lemon’s home near Winfield. Capt Joe Hanley to lecture on The Modern Crusader in the Opera House October 22.
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Crawfordsville
W. Huston
Mayden and
Marshall
Cedar Rapids
Huston
Tom Wen
John Strain
Rockord
Iowa
Earl Griffith
Ashington
Jessienderson
Salinas
Calif
Presbyterial Missionary Meetings Held at Ainsworth
Crawfordsville reports attendances at Presbyterial missionary meetings in Ainsworth. Harold Rees dies at his parents' home after a long illness following his discharge from service. Jennie Davis visited Washington. Mrs Lamb and daughters Jennie and Winifred arrived for a visit with relatives.
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Crawfordsville
N. E. Lease
C. A. Sprague
Blanche Mitchell
Claraood
Mary McCall
G. Taylor
John Lease
Har‘ett Cherryholmes
Honorerguson
Ainsworth Terday
Harold Lees
Mysii Rees
Jennie Davis
Washington
Nehe Lamb
Daughers
Margaret
Winifred
W. . Hagie
West Chester Churchs Plan Pie Supper and Rally Day
West Chester on October 22 reports J. A. Wood visiting Washington. The Methodist Ladies Aid will hold an annual chicken pie supper and bazaar in the church basement on Tuesday evening November 4 from 6 to 8. The Baptist Sunday school schedules a rally day program next Sunday October 26 at 2 pm with French service at 3.
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West Chester
J. A. Wood
Washton
Ladies Aid Society
Episcopal Church
Arch
Baptist Sunday School
Suny
Herring Fisheries On Helgoland In The Past
National Geographic notes that during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries Helgoland served as a center for the orth sem herring fisheries before shifting to Scotland. Islanders claimed a ritual rite to summon spring, marching along the land until the herring vanished mid-route, leading to changes in boat use. The practice faded as new herring arrived.
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Helgoland
Scotland
National Geographic
Wayland Woman Recounts Sunday Auto Trip and Feasts
Mrs. John Roth and family describe a Sunday drive from Wayland Iowa to the Lower Deer Creek church near Kalona with Rev. Clayton Derstine. They share meals at the Yoder and Miller homes and recount friends Henry and Ezra Richer's passing, sending sympathy to the Roth family.
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Wayland
Iowa
John ©. Roth
Eliza
Eda Conrad
Studebaker
Lower Deer Creek
Kalona
Clayton Derstine
Henry Yoder
Nora Boshart
Desert
Alex
Henry
Ezra Richer
Washington
John C. Roth
Eliza Roth
Kalona Sees Planes Travel Across Continent
Kalona notes a growing air travel route with many airplane racers passing overhead from Thursday to Saturday and again on Monday. Towns along the route prepare meadow land as landing fields to accommodate future aeroplane visitors, signaling the arrival of a new era in air travel.
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Kalona
Mutt and Jeffs Dream to headline at Graham Theatre Saturday
A new stage show titled Mutt and Jeffs Dream promises a strictly out of the ordinary musical farce at the Graham Theatre Saturday night. The production features up to date material, song hits, novelties and a scenic display. A chorus of youthful, well formed girls performs in ensembles and thirty people are engaged in the presentation offered at popular prices with tickets at Leommon's Drug Store.
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Graham Theatre
Mutt
Jeff
Leommon's
Red Cross Urges Postwar Health Drive Coordination
Dr. Livingston Farrand, chairman of the Central Committee of the American Red Cross, tours the country to drum up support for a postwar peace program. The plan covers the Third Red Cross Roll Call from Nov 2 to 11 for 20,000,000 members and $15,000,000. The campaign stresses disease prevention and public nursing as central to improving global health and coordinating local health efforts.
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American Red Cross
Livingston Farrand
Central Committee
The
Red Cross
Re Cross
Rec Cross
United States
Pershing Gifts $10,000 to Red Cross for French Orphans
General Pershing’s last act in France was a donation of about 10 000 dollars to the American Red Cross. The funds were intended for the care of French orphan children adopted by the Red Cross. A chaplain on Pershing’s staff visited Red Cross headquarters to witness the work being done.
Child picks favorite among newborn twins
A little girl, used to cats having kittens, surveys twin siblings her father brings to show. After a brief, serious look, she proclaims, Daddy, I think we'd better keep that one, pointing to the prettier twin.
Zemo Promises Quick Relief for Skin Ailments
The advertisement touts Zemo as a safe septic liquid that relieves eczema itching pimples and rashes and clears skin. It claims overnight blemish disappearance itching stops instantly and notes price 35 cents for standard bottle and one dollar for extra large. The E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio is given as the supplier.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Wolf
Sherman Brothers
Washington
Iowa
McKenzie & Shilling
Itching and Skin Troubles Cured by Blood Cleansing Remedy
Historical ad claims eczema and skin eruptions stem from impurity in blood and can be cured by cleansing. Promotes S. S. 5 as a long‑standing, reliable treatment sold for fifty years. Invites readers to write for advice from Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
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Swift Specific Co
Atelanta
Flyers Attend Homecoming To Iowa City Event
Four planes with eight to ten travelers plan to attend the University of Iowa homecoming November 21 and 22 in Iowa City. A special committee will oversee landing-field arrangements and assist aviators. Representative W F Moore travels via air from Guthrie Center. The Ames Iowa battle and war memorial hall fundraising are highlighted during homecoming.
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Towa. City
University of Iowa
Iowa City
W. F. Moore
Guthrie Center
Milford
Donaldson Brothers
Ames-Iowa
Just a Woman at Graham Theatre Tonight
The Graham Theatre showcases Just a Woman tomorrow, a photodramatic attraction by Eugene Walter. Walter, famed for Paid in Full and The Easiest Way, is hailed as a leading dramatist whose works are studied in colleges and credited with shaping modern dramatic construction.
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Graham Theatre
Eugene Walter
Walter
Thre Wolf
Enwal “Portance
Forty Die in Levent Mine Disaster at St Just Cornwall
A catastrophic explosion or collapse at the Levent mine in St Just Cornwall results in about forty deaths with many miners injured. Rescue efforts and investigations follow as authorities confirm the toll and seek survivors.
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Levant
Cornwall
Beng
Levent
St. Just Cornwall
Engineer Tells About Trouble and Recovery
H D Thorne a railroad engineer of Galesburg Illinois describes eight years of stomach trouble and nerve strain while at the throttle. After trying medicines he found relief with Tawlac and reports restored appetite strength and confidence to handle sharp curves and rough tracks.
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H. D. Thorne
Brookes Street
Galesburg
Ill
Taniac
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Breath Relief
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claim to purge bad breath by stimulating the bowels and liver naturally. The vegetable compound, mixed with olive oil, purifies the blood and system like calomel but without its after effects. Take one or two nightly for a week. 10c and 25c.
Tanlac Ad Claims Relief for Fatigue and Nerves
An advertisement touts Tanlac as restoring steadiness and sleep for workers facing long hours and rough weather. It claims the tonic makes the speaker feel like a new man and lists multiple local Washington area sellers including Sherman Bros and Samuel J. Stites.
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Tanlac
The Navy Recruiting Call to See the World
Young men urged to join the Navy for travel and adventure. The message promises world travel, hard work, learning, shore leave, and a 30 day vacation. Two year service leads to physical and mental fitness and lifelong success. A recruiting station is nearby.
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Isten
Fellows
Sam
Navy
Seven Seas
Continents
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Erings
Washington County
RED Crossaim
Dr. Farrand
Gen. Pershing
Iowa-Ames
Airplanes
Thorne
America
Weingarten Bros, Inc
New York
Chicago
Sherman Bros
Samuel J. Stites
G. W. Cash
Riverside
M. J. Wilkinson
O. L. Rogers
Ainsworth
A’ Rb, Sands
Advt
Ritk Journal
Fort Dodge
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