Chile Grants Opium Cultivation and Export Authorization
Chilean government approves cultivation and export of opium. A Cornell station experiment reports a first generation hybrid tomato yielding 1,600 pounds per acre, nearly double the common New York variety. A wolf like animal at Southern Normal University in Carbondale, Missouri, is classified as a cross between a German police dog and a coyote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Cornell Station
New York
Southern Normal University
Carbondale
Pipes in England introduced by Sir John Hawkins in 1565
Historians note that Sir John Hawkins introduced the smoking of pipes in England in the year 1565, marking a notable adoption of tobacco smoking among English society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Sir John Hawkins
Boston's Early Use of Lumber Term Revealed
Historical records show 1663 usage of lumber and other goods marking earliest official use of lumber for sawn timber. English usage of lumbered up described logs and boards filling the harbor, while colonists began calling timber simply lumber.
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Boston
R Quinn Buys Bailey Farm In Bethel Community Move Planned
Mr and Mrs Robert L Quinn have purchased the Bailey farm southwest of Washington and plan to move March 1. The Nelson farm they currently occupy was sold to Mr and Mrs Maurice Valine of Olds. Local residents attend funerals and visit neighbors, with multiple mentions of Gideon and Niffenegger families among community scenes and small tasks like road work and ditch filling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Robert L. Quinn
Bailey Farm
Washington
Joe Nelson
Quinns
Maurice Valine
Olds
Marlin Plecker
Charles Wulf
Delbert Lewis
Maurice Meyer
Ernest
Mae Gideon
Lone Tree
David Carl Mueller
Victor Mueller
Ray Niffenegger
Gideon
Ernest Green
Charley Kolosick
Ruth
Elaine
Milan Thompson
C. J. Wolfe
Eliza Gideon
Mae
Mac Wallace
Robert Quinn
Ben Fitzgerald
Ed Cady
Riley Grecian
Donald Brown
Mr. Grecian
Ernest Gideon
Niffeneggers
Community Notes From Crawfordsville Oct 22
Mr and Mrs Lee Lease and Bill Johnson vacationed in Columbia Missouri. Des Moines visitors Lisle Anwyl and Janice stayed with Ise Anwyl. State Teachers College students Joyce Gault and Dorothy Waters visited homefolks. Families gathered at Jim Stewart and A H Raymond homes. A cooperative dinner honored Bobby for a recent birthday. Congratulations to Ammon Christener and Larry Kephgart families both with hospitalized sons.
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J. A. Raymond
Crawfordsville
Lee Lease
Bill Johnson
John Wooley
Columbia
Lisle Anwyl
Janice
Des Moines
Isse Anwyl
Joyce Gault
Dorothy Waters
State Teachers College
John McNeil
Jim Stewart
Jess Raymond
A. H. Raymond
Clarence Hering
Viola
Williamsburg
Jay Orris
Dale Riley
Clarence
Alfred
Albert English
Bobby
Ammon Christener
Larry Kephgart
Delbert Lowe
Dell Farrier
Patty
Mike
Frank Fletcher
Vernon Fletcher
Gary
Stevie
Local Entries Highlight Visits and Community News
Mrs John Kurtz and sister Mrs Fred Struebing of Dewight Tl visited Richland today with Mrs Kurtz daughter Mrs Clarence Statler. Mrs Rosa Riley of Brighton returned home after visiting her daughter Mrs Charles Fish. A group of young people picnicked at Pansy Hill including Janeta Mottet Betty Chalupa Joan Chalupa June Putnam Parger Joe Minneart Lowell Statler Paul Sheetz and Harold Purtle. Marie Blattner Grinnell College hockey player was chosen to represent the college at a Women’s Athletic Association sports day at Iowa City. Dutch Creek 4 H club met with Roger Mayers for plans and social hour.
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John Kurtz
Fred Struebing
Dewight, Tl
Richland
Kurtz’ Daugher
Clarence Statler
Rosa Riley
Brighton
Charles Fish
Pansy Hill
Janeta Mottet
Betty Chalupa
Joan Chalupa
June Putnam Parger
Joe Minneart
Lowell Statler
Paul Sheetz
Harold Purtle
Marie Blattner
Grinnell College
Grinnell
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Miss Blattner
Victor Blattner
Homemakers Meet In Marion And Oregon Townships
Ruth Foster county home economist presents Farm Bureau lesson Color Harmony in the Home to 22 Marion township women hosted by Mrs E L Rouse. Groups discuss color arrangements. health facilities and reading lists are noted. World Relation funds appeal and 4 H items shown. Next meeting November 7 with Grace Stone on Color Harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Foster
Farm Bureau
Rouse
E. L. Rouse
Marion Township
Edna
Ruth Bridges
Dorothy Babb
George McDaniel
Alice
Steve Wolfer
Kathryn Flynn
Washington County Health Unit
Glenn Thompson
W. L. Gates
World Relation
Church World Service Center
Webster
Hallowe’en
Miksech
Glen Lord
Reveal Marriage Of Gerot Bierman
Riverside announces the marriage of Ida Gerot of Riverside and Fred Bierman of Muscatine. The ceremony was Oct 14 at Zion Lutheran Church Davenport with Rev H H Landdeck officiating. The couple will reside on a farm three miles south of Riverside.
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Riverside
Ida Gerot
Fred Bierman
Muscatine
Zion Lutheran Church
Davenport
H. H. Landdeck
Christ Tammenga
Henry Mat
Ifred H. Moss
Peter Gerot
Local News from Stringtown and Surroundings
Mrs Arnold Rinner underwent an appendectomy at Washington hospital on Wednesday and is hoped to recover swiftly. Community members visited the hospital and neighbors hosted gatherings at various homes including the Rieh and Widmer families and the Chester Milley home in Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stringtown
Arnold Rinner
Washington Hospital
J. J. Rieh
Geo. Unkrich
Walter Rieh
Noah Widmer
Norma
D. C
J. J. Rich
Harry Suter
Elmer Graber
Cutting Corn From Cob With Nail Method
A quick guide explains driving a nail through a cutting board to protrude above the surface. Secure the corn ear on the nail and press firmly, then slice kernels off with a downward knife stroke.
Controlling Rail Traffic Through Air Brakes
The air brake, invented in 1868 by George Westinghouse and adopted internationally, remains the main system for controlling rail traffic.
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George Westinghouse
Ironing mishap stains white clothes with brown tinge
A scorched ironing board cover causes brownish stains to appear on white garments when garments are ironed. The mishap results from heat damage to the cover rather than the fabric.
County Meeting of Legion Auxiliaries In Riverside
Riverside Unit N9 257 American Legion Auxiliary held its October meeting at the Legion home. Sixty six members paid 1948 dues, five new applicants were accepted, and a district conference report was given. A lunch committee was named for the Riverside county meeting at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday Oct 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Riverside Unit
N9 257
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Iowa City
Anna Younkin
Joseph iKhupka
Glenn Bouquet
Clair Flynn
Ed Hill
Masonic Hall
Veteran's Hospital
Knoxville
Harold M. Cress
Donald Birka
Melvin Bone
Hill
Omer Rath
Neoni Dautremont
Otto Novy
Joseph Birka
James Cooney
Glenn Younkin
Edward Wingler
Mrs Alice Shaver Hosts Pythian Circle Meeting
Mrs Alice Shaver entertained eight Circle members and guests Julie Ann Young of Fort Des Moines Mrs Homer Mount Mrs Charles Wilson Mrs Stan Kiesey Mrs John Libe and Mrs Grover Booth The Circle welcomed new members Mrs Libe and Mrs Booth A brief business meeting was led by president Mrs B C Briley and refreshments were served with assistance from Mrs Wilson and Mrs Kiesey
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Alice Shaver
Pythian Circle
Julie Ann Young
Fort Des Moines
Homer Mount
Charles Wilson
Stan Kiesey
John Libe
Grover Booth
Just Us Club Holds October Meeting
The Just Us Club met yesterday with 16 members present. Mrs. D C Griggs hosted in the absence of president Mrs L L Loveless. Mrs John Lee led the business meeting. next gathering will be with Mrs J D Dayton. Games were led by Mrs John Caldwell and Mrs Dayton. hostess served refreshments.
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Just Us Club
D. C. Griggs
L. L. Loveless
John Lee
J. D. Dayton
John Caldwell
Wellston Community Elects Officers at School Meet
Ruth Hayes was elected president of the Wellston community group at a Monday evening meeting at the school. The first meeting of the year drew many parents and children. Elected as vice president was Mrs. M. Longwell, reporter Mrs. Gordon Sherman, with Louise Waterhouse sponsoring games and stunts. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Dan Boone and Mrs. Robert Waterhouse.
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Ruth Hayes
Wellston
M. Longwell
Gordon Sherman
Louise Waterhouse
Dan Boone
Robert Waterhouse
Cranberry Growing Expands on West Coast
The article notes rapid growth of cranberry farming on the Washington and Oregon coast. It highlights the need for acid peat soils, drainage, sand, and water to produce the tart berry in suitable coastal sections.
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Washington
Oregon
Mrs Amos Stout Hosts Taylor Homemakers Club
Homemakers of Taylor No 9 district met yesterday with 13 members eight children and guests present. Each member brought a question for roll call and an old hat to exchange for one she preferred. Hostess Mrs Amos Stout was aided by Mrs Stout and Mrs McNeill in serving refreshments.
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Taylor No. 9
Amos Stout
Donald Stout
Forrest McNeill
Dale Woodburn
Stout
McNeill
Guests at John Zeiglowsky Home in Washington
Visitors gathered at the Washington residence of John Zeiglowsky to share hospitality and conversation during an informal social gathering. Local hosts welcomed guests and shared light refreshments in a cordial setting.
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John Zeiglowsky
Washington
Entertain Smiths At Informal Parties
Kathryn and Gertrude Smith of Minneapolis are houseguests of the Dawson sisters and have been complimented at several informal parties. Mrs Clifford Thorne and Mrs C A Boice entertained Tuesday members of the Chafing Dish club with an 11 member one o clock luncheon. Another member living in Washington teaches school and could not be present. Mrs R E Dougherty had the Misses Smith as luncheon guests yesterday and they have been dinner guests of Mame and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn and
Gertrude Smith
Minneapolis
Minn
Dawson Sisters
Clifford Thorne
C. A. Boice
Thorne
Washington
R. E. Dougherty
Misses Smith
Mame
Social Calendar Notices for Friendly Bible Class Events
Notices for this column are due by 10 a.m. Friendly Bible class and families host a wiener roast at Woodrow Crone home and attend 6:30 p.m. Baptist church. St James Circle meets 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Charles Casper. Members may bring spouse or guest. Child Study dept sec 1 meets 8 p.m. at home of Mrs. Lester Willey. Lincoln P T A adult study at 7:39 p.m. in room 115 at the high school. O E S friendship night with initiation ceremony at 8 p.m. at the Masonic temple. Social hour and refreshments follow. Friday Friendship club and families hold cooperative supper at 7 p.m. at Charles Wulf home with two dishes to pass. Walnut Woman's club hosts a cooperative supper at 7 p.m. at Walnut school with two dishes to pass. Baptist Women's Missionary Society luncheon at 12:45 p.m. at the church. hostesses are Mrs. Will Moore, Mrs. A W Yard, and Mrs. Panzer. Saturday Nineteenth Century club hosts 10 o'clock luncheon at Mrs. Carl J. Roberts. Mothers' Circle of DeMolay at 7:59 p.m. and Amos chapter DeMolay at 7:30 p.m. both at the Masonic temple. Bible department meeting at 2:30 p.m. at the Public Library.
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Woodrow Crone
Baptist Church
St. James Circle
Charles Casper
Lester Willey
Lincoln P. T. A
Masonic Temple
Friendship Club
Charles Wulf
Walnut Woman's Club and Families
Walnut School
Baptist Women’s Missionary Society
Will Moore
A. W. Yard
Panzer
Bridge Club Elects Rosemary Officers
Rosemary club members met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. E Ray Bell elected club president for the new year. Other officers named were Mrs. Lloyd Foster vice president and Mrs. Raymond Bell secretary treasurer.
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Rosemary Club
E. Ray Bell
Shirley Augustine
Lloyd Foster
Raymond Bell
Don Brown
Hallowe'en
Augustine
Charles Wiley
Vince Marek
Joe Kuotek
Rex Crandall
Hinllowe
Kuctek
Marek
George Dora
Hogging the Market South St. Paul Leads Hog Receipts
South St. Paul now leads all U S livestock markets in receipts of live hogs as of the latest figures, signaling a strong hog trade in the region and national market leadership.
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South St. Paul
Hospital Reports Include Surgeons and Admissions
At the hospital Alan Barclay of 614 West Washington street underwent an appendectomy last night. Mrs. Charles Cannon of Ainsworth route two was admitted overnight as a surgical patient.
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Alan Barclay
Washington Street
Charles Cannon
Ainsworth
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Boston Names Lumber
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Dole
Jar
Carnation Milk
Stokley’s
Windsor Club
Hallowe'en Candy
Engish
Skippy
Pascal Celery
Red Peppers
Green Peppers
Grimes Golden
Jonathan
Maryland
Bush
Calif
Washington Fruit Market
Iowa
Towa
Wolf’s Flower Shop
R. Quinn
Ruth Gideon
Coe’s Cafe
Mable Monson
M. Richenbeger
Birmingham
Co. F. Korf
Winfield
Dutch Creek Flyers
Roger Mayers
Lloyd Latta
Vassar
Mich
C. P. Latta
Danville
Ind
Latta
Samson
Richard C. Young
Mary Day
Julie Ann
B. C. Briiey
J. L. Young
Sam G. Cannett
United States Navy
San Pedro Naval Base
U. S. S. Pensacola
U. S. S. Columbus
Georg Canott
Marion
Homemakers Tea
Oregon Township
Robert Miksch
Highland Township
Miksehh
Gerot-Bierman
Legion Auxiliaries
Mrs
Wellston School
the Pines
E. Wash
Nineteenth Century Club
Carl J. Roberts
Mothers’ Circle of
DeMolay
Amos Chapter Order of
Bible Department
Bridge Club
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