Local Junior High Teachers Named in Public School List
The Journal publishes a corrected list of public school teachers including J. R. Allen principal physics and physiology and Marta Conner seventh eighth grade grammar. Entries note visitors and departures such as Miss Olive Leets and Isabel McGimpsey plus several local moves and travels among residents and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Allen
Minnie Conner
Kath
Olive Leets
Atta
S. Brewer
Ruth Armstrong
Mae Allen
Eleanor Walker
Helen Crabbe
Special club price lists advertised in journals
An unusual ad pitches special rates on labs and club price lists. It invites readers to call 59 Red or write in care of Journal for details. The message frames itself as a direct marketing solicitation to subscribe or procure lab services through a periodical channel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nita Belle McKoon
Local travelers and residents head to relatives and friends
Mrs. D J Dewey returns from Chicago visit while Mr and Mrs A L Rouse of O Neill Nebraska visit aunt Mrs M E Siberts en route to Baird Iowa. G W Meyer serves Kokomo area as Palmer School Chiropractor with overseas medical corps service. Mrs Frank Logan visits Ames relatives and departs for home. Mary Hiunter travels Davenport and others journey to Muscatine Fairfield and Centralia plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Rouse
O'Neill, Nebr
M. E. Siberts
Baird
Iowa
Frank Logan
Fred
Harry Fergusson
Ames
Local notices and ads reflect community chatter and travel
A mixed page item shows shopping prices for butter fat and eggs, a dental and chiropractic ad, railroad and grocery mentions, a Rheuma remedy promotion, a marriage license issued for Glenn A. Green and Martha Salladay, travel notes on Walter Meek's move to Harvard Law School, visits from Theodore Brown and family, and local courtesy calls. Other items include potato deliveries to Washington Elevator Co and a Hyomei remedy advertisement.
Sunset park decoration thief faces prosecution after theft
A person suspected of removing decorations from the band stand in Sunset Park must return them to Rothchild's store to avoid legal action. If not returned, prosecutors plan charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marty
Sunset Park
Rothchhild
Homecoming Bills Presented to J R Maxwell
All parties with bills against the homecoming are urged to present them at once to J R Maxwell at 8312. The notice seeks prompt submission of outstanding charges related to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Maxwell
Bethlehem Commandery Knights Templar Meeting Notice
Regular meeting set for Friday evening September 19 at 7 30 sharp in Bethlehem. Agenda includes petitions to be acted upon and closing with Red Cross work. James D Glasgow C C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Knights Templar
Order of Red Cross
Sain James D. Glasgow
C. C
Rastus Spends Money on a Transit Ride Remark
An old colored man comments on a winter day scene about paying a dolla for a ride, noting he never rides these contraptions. He recalls getting on and off at the same stop while speaking with a friend,revealing local dialogue and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Girl in Umbrella Disturbs Show Audience
A fragment from Everybodys Magazine recalls a distraught woman who confronts a performer calling for Albert, clashes with a policeman, and reveals a red flannel garment beneath her wig and petticoats as she is escorted away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Everybody’s Magazine
Daily relaxation fuels business success through balanced living
Regular relaxation and enthusiastic hobby riding promote emotional control, essential for winning. Working hard and living hygienically, a practical plan lets average men advance rapidly, while brilliant ones may falter without it.
Description of the giraffe in Mandeville's Travels
Sir John Mandeville in his Travels describes the giraffe as a spotted beast taller than a horse with a neck twenty cubits long able to look over a great high house. He calls it Gerfauntz or Ora f I les.
Teen at Kingston Children’s Court Faces Death Attempt Charge
A ten year old boy in Kingston London children’s court claimed he was tired of life when charged with attempting to take his own life by lying on a railway track. An older boy witnessed the scene and rushed to avert harm before authorities intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
London
Lockers Assigned to High School Students
High school lockers were assigned this morning in the new building. Each student paid a 25 cent deposit for a key, refundable at graduation when the key is returned. If the key is lost the deposit remains to cover a replacement key. The plan aims to reduce key loss and encourage care.
Will Finish Road Census This Week
Federal census workers surveying highway travel around Washington will wrap up this week. They have counted traffic on four roads including the C K C G road at North Marion avenue and the White Way, Southwest Trail, and the northern road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marion Avenue
Brighton
Sigourney
S. S. Convention at Crawfordsville
The annual Washington County Sunday school convention meets in Crawfordsville on Friday and Saturday September 26 and 27. Two state workers Walter Hutton and Mrs. Mary Foster Bryner will attend to lead sessions and primary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Crawfordsville
Walter Hutton
Mary Foster Bryner
International Association
Washington county Sunday schools urged by denominational group
A denominational organization issues a call about the concerns facing every teacher in Sunday schools across Washington county. The appeal emphasizes uniform standards and cooperative efforts among local churches to improve instruction and engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Doctor Edgington Returns to Washington Practice
Dr. J F B Edgington resumes medical work in Washington after two years in military service. He opens offices on the second floor of the Farmers & Merchants Bank building next to Dr A J Droz and shares a large waiting room. Edgington returned from overseas last month and commanded a medical unit in northern Germany and south Russia. He expects offices to open October 1st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. FB. Edgington
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Washington
A. J. Droz
Droz
Edgington
Germany
Russia
The Constitution Ratification Dates by State
The Constitution was adopted by multiple states on various dates including Delaware on December 7, 1787 and Pennsylvania on December 12, 1787. Georgia January 2, 1788 and Connecticut January 9, 1788 are listed among others with later ratifications by Maryland South Carolina New Hampshire Virginia New York North Carolina and Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Georgia
Connecticut
Masachusetts
Maryland
South Carolina
New Hampshire
Virginia
New York
North Carolina
Rhode Island
Antiquity of the Emerald Traced to Ancient Texts
The emerald’s fame spans Europe and parts of the Orient, prized for its color and rarity. Its name derives from an old Greek word smaragdus noted by Theophrastus around 300 B.C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Orient
Theoprastus
Turtle method clears stopped sewer pipe
Frank Ward of Richmond Missouri used a living turtle to open a clogged sewer line. He cut a small hole in the turtle shell, threaded a string, and pulled it through the pipe. When the turtle paused, a tug on the string moved it forward until the pipe was cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ward
Richmond
National League and American League Scores Reported
Baseball results show Chicago defeating Philadelphia 7 to 2, Cincinnati beating New York 4 to 3, Pittsburgh 4 Brooklyn 4 over Boston 2, St. Louis 4 2, and Cleveland 12 to Philadelphia 6 with Washington 6. No other games were played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chybae
New York
Chicago
Brooklyn
Huston
Louis
Phindeipna
Detroit
Boston
Philadelphia
Hiladelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Cleveland
Washington
Lous
Doom of inequality voiced at labor congress
Arthur Henderson of the Labour Party warned at the International Brotherhood Congress that the old social order is in its death throes. He predicted a new society born from current unrest, saying class rule in parties is doomed to disappear and injustices burdening the common people will be swept away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Arthur Henderson
Labor Party
International Brotherhood Congress
U. S. Girl Slain in Europe Case Claims Arrest
Naples reports an arrest in a murder case involving an American girl victim. Police say Laxeme bure, 30, confessed to eloping with Miss Ellis of Geneva and murdering her shortly after their departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Laxemebure
Miss Ellis
Geneva
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J. W. Miller
Green
Soto
Vera Thomas
Isabel McGimpsey
Thornburg
Wiebbe Brewer
Charles Babcock
Harry A. Reid
James Moore
Charles Albert
Mr. Moore
John W
T.S. Patton
Josie Shawhan
Mrs. Saunders
W. J. Merle Scott
Des Moines
Dr. Scott
Flora Scott
Ft. Des Moines
W. J. Todd
R. A. Powers
Oquawka
Centerville
American Pearl Button Co
Seth
W. T. Eckels
Miss Vera
South Dakota
Mr. Eckels
Cheyenne River Agency
Pierre
State House
Mariette V. Minteer
Cedar Falls
Iowa State ‘Teachers’ College
H. ‘le Henderson
Will V. Minteer
Whdh
Henderson
Los Angeles
California
FOX Amusements
Viola Dana
California Redwoods
the Pathe Newsay
Geoman
Louis Bennison
Johnny
Speedy Meade
James J. Corbett
Eal Chad” Fone Clothing Company
East Side Square
Franklin County
Wein
Illinois
Bidwell Chunks
John Shields & Sons
McWmanara Undertaking Co
J. J. McKeone
Owen McGovern
Anita Belle Merkooon
Fox & Dewey
Crail
S. Tf
Milwaukee Track
Gibson
Todd and
Lytle
Sitf
D. J. Dewey
G. W. Meyer
Keota
Palmer School
Kokomo
Ind
Medical Corps
J. #. Meyer
Huntington
Mary Hiunter
Davenport
N. J. Berglund
Harve Wilson
Muscatine
Chas. Perrine
Margaret Duff
Centralia
Mary Moore
Mra
Howard Crozier
Pferne Kliene
Fairfield
C. H. Combs
Lyon
Lydia Hellam
Lemley’s Grocery
Lemmon
Advt
Mary Wayek
Moreland
Ainsworth
Red River
Ohio
Washington Elevator Co
Glenn A. Green
Gladwin
Martha Lorena Salladay
Walter M. Meek
Grinnell
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard Law School
Theodore W. Brown
Portland, Oregon
Mr. Brown
Henry A. Brown
Marsh W. Bailey
Julia Cavender
F. G. Martin
Waterloo
West Chester
I. Coffey
S. P. Wylie
Don
Greeley
Colo
Hyomei
Lemmon's
Notich
Lytle Bros
Graham Theatre
S. S
Graham
Mary Boland
Rudolph Frime
DR. Edgington
U. S
Eloper
J. B. Crail
Washington, Iowa
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