Poem by Arthur Ficke Near Davenport Home
Selected by D. R. E. notes Arthur Davidson Ficke born in Davenport and educated at the State University. Though nationally recognized his verse remains in Davenport on West Side street with much in the local library. The unnamed piece is simple and poignant recalling sisters and a lost beloved.
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Arthur Davidson Ficke
Mr. Ficke
Davenport
State University At
Iowa City
West Sid Street
Progress Edition of LaGrande Observer Named for Frontiersmen
The LaGrande Observer prints a progress edition by Frank Appleby and Harvey Matthews highlighting 112 pages and 254000 dollars in live advertising. The pair, former Washington residents, establish themselves in Oregon and invite Washingtonians to visit. Miss Mable Morton assists in LaGrande with survey work for the edition.
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LaGrande, Oregon
Observer
Frank Appleby
Harvey Matthews
Washington
la Grande
Oregon
West
Mable Morton
Harvey
Frank
Tough Guy Premier Mussolini Razor Line Quip
A rugged remark cites Premier Mussolini insisting on a fresh razor blade for every shave. The quip frames him as relentless and disciplined, though the source notes it as a character assessment rather than a formal policy.
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Mussolini
Mussolini Attacked as Cheap Journalist by Salvemini
Professor Gaetano Salvemini denounces Mussolini, labeling him a cheap journalist who uses cinematic tricks. The remark frames a sharp political rebuke amid contemporary media rhetoric.
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Mussolini
Gaetano Salvemini
Cartoonist Bud Fisher Quote on Hand Steadiness
Mrs Bud Fisher notes her husband cartoonist could not steady hand enough to sign a check. The remark highlights concerns about his signature ability and financial matters.
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Bud Fisher
May Change His Mind My Idea Of A Great Fighter Quote
A brief quotation from Gene Tunney states that his ideal fighter is one who never quits, reflecting a philosophy of perseverance and resolve.
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Gene Tunney
Can't Pool Your Wipe Meditation
Middle-age seeks romance but returns home before bedtime as Mia and Patrick Campbell reflect on expectations and rhythms of aging relationships.
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Mia
Patrick Campbell
They Think They Think Says Knute Rockne Quote
A Knute Rockne aphorism notes that many men believe they think when they are only reshaping their prejudices. The remark emphasizes self awareness in thought.
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Knute Rockne
Daily Lessons in English Word Usage Irrelevant
A compact note on common misuses and pronunciations of words. It highlights misused terms like irrelevent and explains correct pronunciation for calumny and goslings. The piece encourages expanding vocabulary by mastering one word daily and notes synonyms for emphasis.
Notable Quotations On Taxes And Trust
A compact pairing of two 18th century adages. The first criticizes heavy taxation and self-interest attributed to a modern state. the second extols patience in adversity and the virtue of trusting others. The lines reflect political and moral reflections from Philip Snowden and Samuel Johnson.
Motorist on river finds no crossing and ponders solution
A west coast motorist reaches a river with no bridge or ford. He describes to onlookers that he simply sat down and thought it over, leaving the crowd to marvel at his quiet problem solving.
Gozintas Teach Elsie a Lesson at School
A minister asks what Elsie learns at school and she cheerfully answers reading writing and gozintas. She explains gozintas by saying two gozinta six three times and five gozinta ten two times, illustrating arithmetic with simple fractions of numbers.
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Elsie
Christian Herald
Old Man and Son Discuss Job Prospects in New York
Graduation behind him the son returns home and tells his father he plans to seek a five thousand dollar per year job in New York. The father, with dry humor, questions the feasibility of such a salary for a fresh graduate.
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New York
Salesman Delivers Blunt Reply Amid Diplomatic Jokes
A group debates meanings of No Maybe and Yes in humorous exchanges. A salesman ends the banter with a blunt Not while others riff on diplomacy and romance, revealing different readings of consent and commitment.
Washington County corn crops race to catch up after poor weather
In a local update readers learn Washington County corn has struggled but is now advancing, though weather has been hostile. Iowa corn shows resilience despite delays and heat. A former Missouri congressman riffs on President Coolidge’s cigars, joking about caution and campaign endurance.
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Missouri
Coolidge
Pool opens as second largest in the United States
The new pool holds 3,800 gallons and can care for 5,062 swimmers at once. The Cleveland News notes a quirky aside about a nine year old telephone supper joke and a non stop flight to Australia sparking swimming stamina hints.
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United States
Cleveland News
Graff Couple Return From War Service Now at Home
Mrs Henry Graff of Lockridge Iowa served twelve months overseas in the 90th division A E F during World War I. He is now employed at the Washington post office. After a short auto trip to The Dells Wisconsin Mr and Mrs Graff will be at home at 501 South Avenue D.
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Henry Graff
Lockridge
Washington Post Office
Dells
Wisconsin
Community CLUB NOTES AND MEETINGS ROUNDUP
Announcements list the Business and Professional Women's club first regular meeting on Sept 14 at 7403 M K E. Choir rehearsal occurs Thursday at 7 00 pm with good attendance requested. Young Women’s Missionary Society of the 2nd U P church meets Thursday at 7 30 with Ora Henderson. Bethel Community social planned at Irvin Lambert’s home Friday evening. Garden Club seeks extra bulbs perennials seeds with labeling for the flower show Thursday morning to cover show expenses. Sorosis Club of Ainsworth meets at Mrs. Rodger Colthurst’s home next Friday afternoon for vacation recollections roll call.
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Business and Professional Women's Club
Young Women's Missionary Society of the
2Nd U. P. Church
Ora Henderson
Irvin Lambert
Sorosis Club of
Ainsworth
Rodger Colthurst
To Touch the Cup with Rager Lips and Taste
An untitled verse speaks of pursuing pleasure without dependence and savoring life. It questions clinging to joy while cherishing moments, accepting the sun setting and the advent of night. The author remains unknown.
Rebekah Club to Meet with Mrs George Schneider Thursday
The Rebekah club schedules a meeting with Mrs George Schneider Thursday afternoon.
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Rebekah Club
George Schneider
Met Grant and Pickett Bonded Over Gettysburg Tale
Mrs. Pickett recalls West Point classmates General Grant and Confederate General Pickett sharing war memories. Grant drew lines on a tablecloth to explain battlefield positions and later contemplated Virginia marshalship for Pickett, who declined to avoid political backlash.
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Pickett
Gettysburg
West Point
Seminary Ridge
Cemetery Ridge
Meade
Fifth Corps
Hall
Cushing
Webb
Clark
Armistead
Hell
General Grant
Altho
Longstreet
Mosby
North
Burglary Trial Ends With Witty Witness Exchange
The burglar’s wife, testifying, faces a sharp cross examination. Prosecutor asks if she knew her husband was a burglar before marriage. She answers yes and quips that she chose between a lawyer and a burglar as she grew older. The exchange ends with a pointed remark.
Man Reprimands Wife and Necking Beads Tale
A reader recalls inviting friends to poker when his wife unexpectedly returned from her mother’s, and a joke about youth and a necking party featuring celluloid beads is shared in a By The Way column.
I Started Paying Her Attention and Now I'm Paying Her Alimony
A wry line from Caroline Buccaneer on life as a fishing metaphor. The note links relationships to the patience of reels, not the flashy gear, with a tongue in cheek view of commitment and cost.
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Caroline Buccaneer
Doctors Help the Col umn A Bit
A humorous piece set with dialogue on doctors and patients stressing cost, form filling, and grim ironies about death certificates and the Harrison Act. It notes a young man seeking work and a blank asking if his father is alive or how he died, reflecting social plight and bureaucracy.
Inez Fitch and William Graff Wed in Cedar Rapids
Miss Inez Mae Fitch married William E. Graff of Washington Tuesday at noon in the home of the bride’s parents 826 6th avenue Cedar Rapids in a single ring ceremony performed by Rev J Simon of the First English Lutheran church. The wedding march was played as they left, with Miss Fitch a former Cedar Rapids teacher and graduate of Washington High School.
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Inez Mae Fitch
William E. Graff
Washington
Fred Fitch
6Th Avenue
Cedar Rapids
J. Simon
First
English Lutheran Church of
Mother Smith
Lohengrin
Fitch
Washington High School
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Graff
Penny pass just thing for school Nicola Harmony’s
Local notes list Miss Dorothy Evans and Lee Anderson returning to Des Moines from a visit home. The Rebekah Lodge plans a bake sale on Saturday September 10 at the Washington Cleaners. Miss Anna Nicola Cedar Rapids and Victor Trusky Iowa City visiting the Miller residence north of town. Mrs Guy McCall arrived from Havre to visit her ill mother Mrs IL McAvoy. Mr and Mrs Logan Cook and family departed for California after visiting relatives. Laverna Welsh left for Gem City Business College in Quincy IL. Heinz Mount of Iowa City visited relatives in town.
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Penny
Nicola & Harmon
Anna Nicola
Cedar Ravids
Victor Trusky
Iowa City
Goldin Miller
Guy McCall
Havre
Ll. S. McAvoy
Laverna Welsh
Quincy
Gem City Business College
Heinz Mount
Local residents undertake travels and visits across states
Mrs H A Pauls returns from Excelsior Springs and visits son Leslie in Burlington. Mabel Livingston and Carolyn McCleery depart for Monmouth College. Martin Warnock and Richard Stewart head to Monmouth to enter college. Mr and Mrs Robert Willis drive home to Omaha after visiting George Asken. Morrow Reed returns to Marengo after a family visit. B Share goes to Muscatine for the day. Anna Bailey Keruse of Logansport visits Davenport after hosting the Warnocks. Jean Carrott arrives from Rockford to teach at the junior college. Beatrice Baird heads to Monmouth for fourth year of college. Marguerite McGugin arrives from Cleveland to visit Fred Reid and relatives. Nellie Loder visits from Oskaloosa for a short stay with Ida Harmon. D Campbell travels to Sigourney after Washington business. Ruth Ranous on way to Stephens College in Columbia. Sylvia Warren leaves for New York City as a drawing supervisor, after summer with Ella Warren. Florence Cunningham departs for Goshen to teach at the high school. L R Hayes heads to Chicago after stay with his mother Anna Hayes. Mrs Hayes and son return from a Pueblo trip. Mrs John Swisher, recently moved, ill but improving. Mrs M Pashach arrives from Grand Rapids to stay with Fred West.
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Anna Bailey Keruse
Logansport
Indiana
Davenport
John Warnock
Jean Carrott
Rockford
Beatrice Baird
J. H. Baird
Monmouth
Ill
Marguerite McGugin
Cleveland
Ohio
Fred Reid
Wellman
Iowa City
Nellie Loder
Oskaloosa
Winfield
Ida Harmon
D. Campbell
Sigourney
Washington
Ruth Ranous
Keota
Columbia
Stephens College
Sylvia Warren
New York City
Ella Warren
Florence Cunningham
Goshen
Ind
L. R. Hayes
Chicago
Anna Hayes
John Swisher
M. Pashach
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Fred West
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Philip Snowden
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Samuel Johnson
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H. A. Pauls
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Burlington
Leslie Pauls
Mabel Livingston
Carolyn McCleery
Monmouth, Ill
Martin Warnock
Richard Stewart
Robert Willis
Omaha
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George Asken
Morrow Reed
Marengo
B. Share
Muscatine
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