Local residents visit family and attend reunions
Mrs Mayme Burick and Mrs Katheryn Bartosky spent Sunday in Town City. Mr and Mrs Hallie Ward visited Burling. Raymond Mohr Wayne Brown Orval Kort and LeRoy Pratt spent four days in Des Moines visiting Mrs H F Starjohan estate fair. Mr and Mrs Joe Lohberger drove to Rock Island to see daughters Kathryn and Matilda in nurses training. Mrs Don Keebler EMF George Wheelan and Agnes along with Mrs Julia McKevitt and Mrs Leslie Payne went to Bloomington to attend the McKevitt reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Burick
Katheryn Bartosky
Town City
Raymond Mohr
Wayne Brown
Orval Kort
LeRoy Pratt
Des Moin
Me. F
Joe Lohberger
Rock Island
Kathryn
Matilda
Don Keebler
George Wheelan
Agnes
Julia McKevitt
Leslie Payne
Bloomington, Ill
McKevitt
Brennemans Visit Mercy Hospital After Injury at Can Factory
Mrs Henry J Brenneman traveled to Iowa City Sunday to visit her husband at Mercy Hospital where his hand injury from last week at the canning factory near Iowa City was reported as serious but not leading to amputation. Mrs Nettle Conner visited Newton for the week with daughter Mrs Jack Santen, formerly Hazel Conner. Mr and Mrs Ralph Coulter and sons Donald and Homer of St Louis were in Wayland for a family gathering Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Brenneman
Towa City
Mercy Hospital
Brenneman
Towa By
Nettle Conner
Newton
Jack Santen
Santen
Hazel Conner
Ralph Coulter
Cons
Donald and
Homer
St Louis
Fragmentary ad promising new shoes and dress wear
An unclear note references Citi ze hank in Washing and a display of new shoes and dress wear. It mentions prices of 85 and 6 dollars, inviting customers to see the new styles. The text is garbled and lacks coherent details about location or event.
Parker Fountain Pens Promoted At Local Store
Ten years ago Ruth and Irene Reece of Council Bluffs Junction visit heir cousin Mildred Manche. Dr Hess in Pa Hery is mentioned. The write up praises Parker Fountain Pens for neat writing. Weather notes predict mostly cloudy and cooler tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth and
Irene Reece
Co. Immbus Junction
Visitits
Mildred Manche
Miss Katherine Mauthe to Teach in Fort Dodge Friday
Local notes reveal Miss Katherine Mauthe 16 Friday will teach in Fort Dodge. Rothschild in town on way home from Cincinnati attends GA R meeting with Washington friends Friday night. Visited Sherm Welch J M Lytle and G W Walce homes. Auction sold J W Morton home West Jefferson to settle estate bought by J Martin White and Mrs Staten Ball. Aunt Miss Katherine Ashby to Cedar Rapids this evening. Eva Burham ill with rheumatic fever but improving. Della Humphreys returned to H and A Baking office after two weeks trip through Nebraska Kansas Missouri with family. Mr and Mrs John Roberts Dorothy and Mr and Mrs Rowlands in Racine spent Sunday with Griffith Humphreys. Monard Crozier back from camp in West Union. Paul Ewell and baby Joan to move to Sharon Center. Attee Payne discharged from hospital. Leone Van Alstine injured hand in auto crash. Frances Stewart to visit parents Dr C W Stewart Wednesday. Thelma Derby visited Rubio. Dorthea Thompson to teach in Dallas Center. parents Ralph and wife drove her to Town City. Sterling Ritchey and Emily Mae Hest of Berkeley hired from Lak e boss. Mr and Mrs McFarlane to occupy Rei ter property on North Second Avenue, not Mrs Elmer Weil’s apartment as previously stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Humphreys
Aeaton
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
R. A. Davis
Stanfordsville
John Roberts
Dorothy
Rowlands
Racine
Wis
Griffith Humphreys
Solitude as refuge for peace and reflection
A quotation from American Magazine notes solitude calms the nervous pace of modern life. It describes solitude as a retreat from constant company and a haven for solace and reflection, a quiet room where one can recharge away from others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solitude
American Magazine
Medicine in Slot Machines
Londoners reportedly gain access to medicines by inserting coins into corner slot machines. Patrons can obtain cures ranging from pills to tonics, as the machines are claimed to provide a ready supply of various remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Electric Ray disables its foes with powerful shock
The electric ray, a large sea fish, unleashes a strong electric shock to disable its enemies, using its unique ability to electrify surrounding water and deter attackers.
Washington Boosters Beat Pleasant Plain 12 to 5
The Washington Boosters defeated East Pleasant Plain 12 to 5 in yesterday afternoon's baseball game at Tribe's Park. Washington trailed briefly but rallied, scoring nine runs to secure a decisive win. Battery details and several players are mentioned in the clipped report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Boosters
East Pleasant Plain
Washington
Drish
Dri
Battery
Fadmondson
Kiesey
Boosters
Waslington
Clarence Tain
First Labor Day Observed 48 Years Ago This Week
In September 1882 the American Federation of Labor and Peter J McGuire proposed a dedicated day for public tribute to American industry. The Central Labor Union in New York endorsed the plan in May 1882, leading to Labor Day becoming a legal holiday in most states and territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mashington
Sept
American Federation of Laboor
Amecan Labor Organization
Peter J. McGuire
General Rotary
Brotherhood , Carpeters and Joiners
Te Central Labor Union
New York
Hawaii
Alaska
Porto Rico
District of Columbia
Ain't Science Wonderful Explains Aging Entertainment
A fragmented text notes science bringing comfort to the aged and entertainment via orchestras and television. It claims ancient origins for agriculture and pottery in Asia or Africa, spreading through the Aegean to Europe and the Rhine, suggesting Neolithic roots for farming and pottery in Kent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Africa
Aegean
Aren
Mungary
Switzerland
Rhine
Atlantic
Ion
Keitain
Odd Admission Fee At Northern New York Theater
The article notes an unusual admission fee at a northern New York picture theater. The manager collected about 1400 coats, then donated them to a charitable organization for distribution among the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sig Pleture
New York
Hallmer’s open air show in Town Ave area ends quick run
A Muscatine and Davenport touring company performs in an open air display near Town Avenue between 2nd Street and the railroad. The act features dancers and musicians with a large free area and ample parking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallmers
Tonigh Town Ave
2Rd Street
Muscatine
Davenport
Unclear travel notes with names and visits in Washington
A fragmentary local item lists travels and visitors including Mrs Vincent Kiesey, Avettonser Brown, and Frances Kiesey. It mentions church organist Mrs Kiesey, relatives in Fairfield and Glendale, California, and various visitors from Joliet and Rock Island. The passage ends mid sentence with names like D M Bird and Ruth and Kana Bridge.
West of town couple heads to Estes Park trip
Mr and Mrs B Reed plan a two week Western trip starting Saturday visiting Estes Park Colorado and other state spots. John Rondini and relatives stop for brief visit with Lucile Springman’s family. Local reporter Aileen Milligan begins duties. Auctioneer’s notice and busy hospital scene noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Reed
West of Town
Estes Park
Colorado
Adlerika Relief Promoted For Digestive Trouble
A garbled testimonial claims Adlerika relieves gas and sour stomach in ten minutes and cleans both upper and lower bowels. The ad urges avoiding partial cleansers and promises complete relief from years of stomach issues through the product marketed by Sherman Bros, druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vsed Alerika
Pottte
Jno
B. Hardy
Alerika
ROTH
Adlerika
Sherman Bros
Drussiste
Mrs Belville Travels Through City En Route Home
Mrs John Belville passed through the city this morning traveling from Fairfield toward her home in Oelwein where she resides with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Gh Ferrell. She has spent the last two months with her mother Mrs Late Coop in Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Belville
City
Fairfield
Oelwein
Gh Ferrell
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FOX
Lon Chaney
Blackbird
Zanzibar
Chaney
Lila Lee Elliott Nugent Theyjnholy
Mrs. Hallie Ward
Burling
Ars
Wayland Y
Eagle
A. E. Atchison
North Side
Hess
Parker
Medanel
Katherine Mauthe
Fort Dodge
Rothschild
Ezernal Condit
Denver
Cincinnati
Sherm Welch
J. M. Lytle
G. W. Wal* Ce
Raymond Condit
West Jefferson Street
J. W. Morton
J. Martin White
Eva Burham
Paul Ewell
Joan
Sharon Center
Leone van Alstine
McLellan's
Frances Stewart
Chicago
C. W. Stewart
Thelma Derby
Rubio
Alssg
Dorthea ‘Thompson
Dallas Center
Ralph Thompson
Miss Dorthea
Sterling Ritchey
Emily Mae Hest
Berkeley, Calif
Lake Boss
Mrs. McFarlane
Reiter
North Second Avenue
Elmer Weil
Sateurday
Pleasant Plain
Ly Agriculture
Gin. M
THE
EXAN
Gary Cooper
Fay Wray
Texas
Jemuseled
Badlands
Gary Coopmans
Imian
Vincent Kiesey
Presbyterian Church
Yestern
Frances Kiesey
Me Stewart
Pla Atlewell
Daneh Bernbee
Glendale
Calif
Mr Welt
George Reed
Frank Seaba
Sigourney
Mary Ethel White
Fordsville
D. M. Bird Muscatine
Ruth
Kana Bridge
Annie Ad Sapped
Ms of Welln
McFarland
Neale Helvey
Neale
McNas
Washington Cleaners
South Side Square
Wisib Long
John Rondini
Ileago
H.W. Springman
South Ave
Rondini
Lucile Springman
Aileen Millian
Guthrie Mater
Aken
Ily Fien
Miss Milligan
Ab Anderson
East Washastreet
Unii
Janette Gaynor
Ajestic Theatre
Wellman
Westphal
John Shiels & Sons
Hallmer
Iona Ave
3Rd St
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