Women of Jolly Farm Bureau knit, plan fall events
Women of the Jolly Farm Bureau gathered Thursday at Mrs Esther Orvis home for a cloth work session. Eighteen attended including two visitors Miss Tuth Olson and Mrs Delbert Maxwell. They planned a roast for members and families and a October 2 monthly meeting at Mrs Joe Conrad. Members also prepared to knit and carpet bags for Knoxville hospital soldiers.
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Jolly Farm Bureau Club
Esther Orvis
Clul
Joe Conrad
Early Will Sex Carpet Ags
Knoxville
Sted
Maxwell
West Pythian Sisters and Fortnightly Meetings
Announcement of regular West Pythian Sisters meeting on Tuesday September 9 with reports from their rep attending the Grand Temple meeting. A congregational dinner follows on Wednesday September 10 at 6 pm with pota toes meat and coffee provided. Fortnightly department and Evening Literary section also schedule meetings.
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West Pythian Sisters
Grand ‘Temple
Elizabeth
Ethieclan
Local Club Notices and Meetings Listed for September
Community groups announce meetings and events for September including dues payment reminders for J and Etha Dawson, Rosemary Club hostesses sessions, officer elections, pot luck suppers, and luncheon details. Activities cover Home departments, I & P club, Fandies Vid society, Walnut Women’s group, and Booster club with dates September 9 10 12 and locations in West Chester and surrounding areas.
Defy Passing Years by Right Way of Thinkin Hat
An essay argues that age changes are evident in appearance and conduct. It warns against cynical judgments of others and stresses that true beauty is inner, not skin deep. The piece urges aligning thinking with a steady, hopeful mindset to reduce perceived decay.
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London
Obituary and notices from Washington County
Obituary notes Miss Elvira Dane Reddick died May 8 in Homerton Pa after a paralytic stroke born Callensburg Pa she joined Scrubgrass Presbyterian church. funeral was held May 9 at 2 pm at the Scrubgrass church cemetery other notices include changes at a local post mastership and probate notice for Robert L McGugin with a September 12 hearing date in the Washington Town District Court.
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Flvira Dane Reddick
Reddick
Sadie Babcock
Elvira Dane Reddick
Athe Homerton
Callensburg
Levi
Bivien
Ander Jy
Waington
Scrubsraterton Presbyterian Church
Lovcock
Scrubgras Presbyterian
Stone
hington_ County
Weiting
Robert L. McGugin
Cowt
Washington
District Court
Edna C. Pury
You Cant Beat Em A Multinational Dining Tale
A humorous scene depicts an American, Irishman, and Scot at a fashionable hotel dining after which each uses money and a check to light or fight a cigar. The crude humor contrasts national stereotypes while a separate note about a European travel route hints at crowded rooms and a grand palace in Madrid and a four day tour.
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Europe
Spain
New Madrid
Hoty
Matrimonial Bed at Fox and Four More Films This Week
At the Fox Theatre Warner faring the Matrimonial Bed opens Monday. Story follows a supposedly dead husband who returns after five years to find his wife remarried and memory restored then forgotten. Wednesday and Thursday feature Three Faces spy mystery with Eric von Stroheim and Corianne Bennett. Friday and Saturday bring The Bad Man with Walter Huston. Also listings for Be Your Own and Alias French Gertie with Beatrice Lyon and others, plus The Storm with sensational natural effects.
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FOX
Warner Faring
Livan
Tashan
Ox Theatre
Tnt
Eric von Stroheim
Coriane Bennett
von Stroheim
Panchi Lopez
Walter Huston
Fox Theatre
Billy Rose
William
Fannie Brice Sell
Gier, Jr
Alice Day
Bede Daniels
Ten Lyon
Whoare
Een
Gertie
Lape Veloe
Paul Cavanaugh
William Boyd
Fance
Prigay
Sacurdey
Tremblebee Prefers Blues and Purples in Color Appeal
The article notes the tremblebee shows a strong color preference for blues and purples, indicating these hues may attract the insect more than others. This color bias could influence garden plant choices and pollinator-friendly landscaping strategies.
Just Ourselves Recall Old Town Tales and Names
Society reminiscence recalls local figures and landmarks from a bygone era. Warren Coates joined Ghompany to comment on Prank and the Junior Cornet band, and memories touch on The Heights, Widow Washi, Helle Half Acre, and Ride Place. Sylvia Warren and Lou Moore are named with tales of goblets, wells, and church rows. A Kickapoo show and backward radio acts spark nostalgia for turns of the century.
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Muscatine
Warren Coates
Ghompany
Heights
Washi Font
Tarvell
eMtral Park
Nancy James Fou
Sylvia Warren
Lou Moore
Billy" Moore
Third Avenue
Mike Robinson
Alex Miller
Calisman Courage and Cal Fa ises Vanish Across Realms
A fragmented report notes the disappearance of magical figures Calisman Courage and Cal Fais Everance as they vanish from public sight. Nearby observers report rumors of unusual phenomena and guarded paths between realms. Authorities urge calm while inquiries continue.
Sixth District Lawyers Meet at Country Club
Lawyers of the Sixth Iowa district gathered at the country club on Thursday with seven guest judges including Supreme Court figure Henry F. Wagner and federal jurist Charles A. Dewey. Irving C. Johnson presided as president, with A. M. Reed as vice president and Edwin Wilcockson as secretary and treasurer. An executive committee was named from five counties: George F. Morrison, Henry Silwold, Frank T. Nash, George B. Baker, and L. F. Dickson.
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Henry F. Wagner
Supreme Court
Charles A. Dewey
Iowa Judicial District
Dan Hamilton
Grinnell
Frank Bechly
Montezuma
J. G Patterson
Oskaloosa
Henry Sinold
Newton
K Wilcockson
Sigourney
Frank T. Nash
Oskavox
George B. Baker
F. Dickson
Montezun
Singmaster Horses Win Prizes at Des Moines Fair
Singmaster horses sweep prizes at the Town State fair in Des Moines with reserve senior and grand champion mares, multiple firsts for aged mares and foals, and several second places. Mike Streit, Jack Gillies, and Mike Uso aided JE Burke of Fond du Lac Wisconsin, the employer of Charley Au Vaerter, in exhibiting the animals. The Burke team claimed numerous prizes, many purchased from the Singmasters. The grand championship mare for Mr. Burke was bought from the Singmasters.
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Nmtea
Des Moines
Mike Streit
Jack Gillies
Singmaster
Mike Uso
JE. Burke
Fondtae
Wisconsin
Charley Au Vaerter
Mike
Ftst
Htt
Burke
Heaven's Dearest Gif Tit Few Wind Eyes
A fragmentary note appears to reference a poem or lyric line mentioning Heaven and dearest gif, with unclear attribution or surrounding context leaving the exact meaning and origin unreadable from the surviving text.
Iowa Conference Votes to Merge Meth vist Church
The Iowa conference near Knoxville voted to merge the Towa and Des Moines conferences, uniting southern Methodist churches under one authority. Harvest Home set for September 11 at Lexington with chicken dinner, bazaar, and displays. memorial services held for Rev. W. R. Stryker of Washington. Reston to host September 12 pageant marking completion of federal highway No. 34. Plans for a Manawa state park push and drought impact remarks by Mark G. Thorning cited. A $5,000 suit was filed by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Swander against Burlington city and Des Moines county board of supervisors over a bridge removal on Flint Road.
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Knoxville
Towa
Des Moines
Town
Creston
Haye Road
Reston
Joe L. Long
Chicago
Hammill
James H. Weaver
Spea
Fred Swander
Burlington City
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