Crawfordsville Social Notes Include Local Visits and School News
Crawfordsville reports show W E Walker visiting Washington, Glynne Rowan leaving for Monmaar Illinois to attend college, Gene Brown and family visiting B F Brown's home, and S R Harper and others at Burlington. Ava Matthews from Washington leads music at the local school. Dr J H Hull visits a ill father. J H W McCleary returns from presbytery and attends synod in Sac City October 15. United Presbyterians plan a pre communion service with Rev A S Bailey of Ainsworth to preach. R C Holmes journeys to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Walker
Washington
Glynne Rowan
Ainsworth
Monmoor
J. H. Hull
J. H W. McCleary
Atalissa
Iowa
Synod
Sac City
United Presbyterians
A. S. Bailey
R. C. Holmes
Local Doctor Ad for Chronic and Private Diseases
Geo D Sirzer M D specializes in chronic obscure and private diseases of both sexes. services include eye and ear issues and stinging glasses. office located in Roberts Block Washington Iowa Opera House first floor center in rear rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. D. Sirzer
M. D
Orrice
Roberts
Washington
Iowa
Bakery leader continues fine city products
Jo han remains renowned for selling the finest bakery foods in the city as fresh salted peanuts and almonds arrive. G W Alexander leaves for Havre on a brief business trip. Mrs Maxwell departs for Crawfordsville after a brief visit. Mrs Bowman returns to St Louis from Henry Parkinson's area. seat sale for The Yankee Re ent starts Friday morning at Zemmon's Pharmacy. Friday night entertainment at the Baptist church is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Alexander
Havre
The
Baptist Church
W. R. Bowman
Henry Parkinson
St. Louis
Public Sale of Cameron Home Near Public Square
Marsh W Bailey administrator will sell a Cameron home one block southwest of the public square at the courthouse door on Saturday September 21 1907 at 200 pm to settle the estate. Terms cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Public Square
Este
Marsh W. Bailey
Local residents make visits and conduct business in Washington area
Sept 12 reports several residents traveling to or from Washington for family visits and business. Newton Whetstine and Malinda Vanllorn spent time with relatives, while Lorraine Meyers returned home to Eldon after visiting H. Pehler’s family. Others, including J. A. Turbott and W. T. Trotter, handled errands in Washington and Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Whetstine
West Chester
Malinda Vanllorn
Washington
Lorraine Meyers
Parenta H. Pehler
Eldon
W. H. Anderson
O. B. Jones
Grove City
Kan
W. H. Mitchell
Crawfordsville
Messrs. W. Woodside
T. J. Easter
J. W. Parrow
Hugh Hall
H. D. Hazlett
W. T. Trotter
J. W. Kirkpatrick
Martin Stewart
E. H. Hause
M. L. Olds
J. W. Davis
Orion McNallie
R. L. Duncan
Miami
J. T
J. A. Turbott
James A
Bennett
Arthur Yard
T. J. Nicholson, Jr
Extraordinary radish from Hendersons stuns readers
Farmers note a massive radish grown by J F Henderson weighing six and a half pounds with a 21 inch girth and 13 inch length. Readers speculate on its origin while a kidney health ad warns about Foley's Kidney Cure for early signs of trouble and potential disease prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Henderson
Ralph Livingston
Foley
Bright
Japanese Prima Donna Nonah Ninah Kamajoeh Tops Europe Stages
The nineteen year old Japanese soprano Nonah Ninah Kamajoeh captivates European audiences with a powerful voice and refined training. Born in Bandjermasin Borneo she studied in Amsterdam under Cost er and the Queen Wilhelmina circle and later studied in France Italy and Germany. Her rise follows a path from a hotel proprietor’s daughter to a celebrated concert figure across the Riviera and central Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Nonah Ninah Kamajoeh
Nonah
Bandjermasin
Borneo
Amsterdam
Coster
Amsterdam Academy of Music
Wilhelmina
Queen Emma
France
Italy
Germany
Riviera
Middle Europe
The Art of Storing a Woman's Wardrobe
A detailed guide on how a woman can store and care for clothes and accessories to stay neat, economical, and smart. It covers hangers, coats, skirts, blouses, underskirts, gloves, veils, hats, furs, and general tidy habits to prevent wear and保持 appearance.
How to Wash Colored Hosiery for Best Color
Colored stockings require lukewarm water and gentle handling. Turn them inside out, soak ten minutes in borax and white laundry soap, rub with hands, rinse in clear borax water, then rinse again in plain water. Do not wring. squeeze gently to preserve color.
How to Tell Genuine Cut Glass From Imitations
This note explains a method from a renowned glass house expert. By feeling the inside surface you will find smoothness in genuine cut glass versus tiny indentations in blown glass, a sign of shrinkage. Cut edges and slick Sleavy glass do not prove authenticity. many imitations use chemicals to imitate.
Be Courteous to Your Husband’s People and Honor Kin
Do not view every fault or disagreeable word as a personal jab. Avoid gossip to your husband about his kin. Share pleasant observations and help when possible. Invite harmony, be hospitable, and respect his family as part of your marriage.
Edging nightgowns with scallops and lace motifs
The preferred neck finishing for nightgowns and chemises uses a row of small buttonholed scallops along the edge with ruffledVal lace underneath. Lace motifs, French embroidery sprays, and regular motif spacing enhance the trim, and scallops should be applied after shoulder seams are sewn.
Ingenious woman uses sand bags to aid sewing
A crafty woman who sews at home discovers small sand filled bags, about 3 by 4 inches, made from heavy nonporous scraps. Heavier with sand, they hold down patterns during cutting and keep unfinished garments steady to prevent shifting on the table.
Fraudulent Ads Offer Fat-Helping Scheme
A thin woman sent no stamps to an advertiser who promised a sure fattening method. The response on a postcard advised, Buy it at the butcher's. The tale highlights deceptive ads and a dubious fattening scheme.
Gingham apron protects skirts with central flounce
A kitchen apron is described as two widths of gingham with gore side widths and a seven inch full flounce in the center. The design is said to shield the bottom of skirts by catching dirt on the flounce.
Pillow Aids Bread Setting In Warm Crock Tactics
A feather pillow under the bread crock helps in setting batter by generating heat during the night. Keep a small pillow for this purpose as it proves useful in achieving better warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aes
Regular FP. A. A. meeting and city visits noted
Local notes report a regular FP. A. A. meeting with expectations of full attendance. City visitors from Wayland include Levi Wenger William Brooks and Jacob Mast. Various residents, including Rev S K Coates and Mrs Cora Mayo, travel for meetings visits and homecomings in Iowa communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. A. A
Levi Wenger
William Brooks
Jacob Mast
Wayland
Local business visitors and travels noted in city report
R W Williams of New York and W E Scannell of Muscatine conducted business in the city. The Roberts family received a telegram confirming Mrs Roberts and Ida arrived safely in New York from Europe. Chas Mercer is touring counties promoting The Yankee Regent show on September 16. Mr and Mrs W A Turner returned from a four week Turner family reunion in Xenia Ohio, with a layover in Chicago for business. Edith Chilcote left for Chicago Training School for deaconess work, joining Mabel Morton. Emma Witting of Noble accompanies Chilcote for foreign field studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Roberts
Mrs. Roberts
Ida
New York
W. A. Turner
Xenia
Ohio
Turner
Mr. Turner
Chicago
Edith Chilcote
Mabel Morton
Emma Witting
Noble
Chilcote
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Marion T. Anderson
the Evening Journal
Orville Elder, Pussisuer
Ston
Raer
Pho
the County News
Frank Stewart
Iowa Ave
Journal Office
Ane
Fred L.stewart
Vienna
Johan
Mary Maxwell
Zemmon’s Pharmacy
Ars
I. Rothschild & Co
South Side Square
Washington, IA
George H. Scurlock
David Adler & Sons
S. K. Coates
Lancaster
Cora Mayo
Mediapolis
Mrs. Smith
Mayo
Iowa Avenue
E. W. Chrissinger
Burlington
George H. Wehn
Marbourg
E. T. Wickham
Montrose
R. W. Williams
W. E. Scannell
Muscatine
Chas. Mercer
Sol Rich & Co
Side Square
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