Acrobate Shoes Aid Children at Wilson’s
Mildred Shields arrived from Skaloosa to visit the A. C. Shields home. Mrs. John Joyce of Galesburg visited Mr. and Mrs. Martin Whittaker. The Presbyterian Ladies rummage sale will be held next Saturday at 9 AM in room two doors south of Klein Clothing Co. store with rare bargains.
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Mildred Shields
Skaloosa
A. C. Shields
John Joyce
Galesburg
Martin Whittaker
Presbyterian
Klein Klothing Ko
Sara
Klein Klothing Ro
Bata
Arch Best Oxfords and Local Shop Notices
Local ads list Arch Best Oxfords Wilsons new sweaters and a large stock of underwear. Mrs Ralph McCreedy and two children visited in Washington yesterday. Mrs Fred Bartholomew returned home from Ottumwa business visit. Mrs C W Devis joined husband in Davenport Ad club trip. Comfort calico shipment advertised. Misses Leona and Mary Louise Minick home from Des Moines. Presbyterian rummage sale announced with hours and location. Miss Mabel Shields visiting after Europe trip and Aurora IL accident injury.
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Leona
Mary Louise Minick
Des Moines
Maude Reister
J A Work Insurance Agency Listing
Advertisement for the J. A. Work Insurance Agency located in room 410 of the F and M Bank Building with a new phone number 254 Black. The fragment confirms a business contact notice and address.
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J. A. Work Insurance Agency
F. & M. Bank
Local residents and shoppers noted in Kalona area
Col Van Natta of Kalona visits with friend Frank Macon. Miss Lucille Benson of Ainsworth shopped in town. Mrs FE L Tufts and son Don ald visited Eldon. Mrs Walter Johnson traveled to Crawfords ville. A. J. Mitchell left for Topeka after visiting son Will. New hats and fall garments advertised by H J Ward & Co. Wool dresses priced from 11.75. Presby terian rummage sale announced for September 22. Various visits to Columbus Junction and Iowa City noted.
Governor Weeks Visits the Rotary Club
Carl Weeks 11th district governor of Rotary International visits the local Rotary Club for a noon address. He promotes business success through friendliness and honest dealing and urges community service by clubs. Frank H. Gamel discusses Boy’s work as Rotarians plan future recreational support. Weeks proceeds to Muscatine and Fairfield engagements.
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Carl Weeks
Rotary International
Weeks
Rotary
Rotary Clubs
Mr. Weeks
Frank H. Gamel
Rotary Club
Muscatine
Fairfield
Saving habit urged by bank in Washington County
A bank urges readers to save promptly pay income into a savings account and live on the remainder. The article encourages opening an account with The Only National Bank in Washington County and planning a savings system for easier money management.
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Washington County
Shenefelt Buys W. J. Keifer Interest
W. J. Keifer sold his share of the Shenefelt and Keifer garage and automobile business on North Iowa and East Third Street to partner I. W. Shenefelt. The transfer takes effect immediately and the firm will continue its well regarded service as before.
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W. J. Keifer
Shenefelt & Keifer
North
Iowa
East Third Street
I. W. Shenefelt
Keifer
Schenefelt
Washington
Local notes and visits from town residents
Mrs Rex Louck and baby Betty Jane of Berkley California visit Mrs Emma Louck. Will Trotter of Ainsworth calls. Ode Ferguson of Havre visits. Mrs Sophia Wood and Mrs Ben Watson return home after brother Robert Guthrie's death. L C Harper spends days in St Joe then reaches Washington after 310 mile trip. Marriage license issued Lloyd Luers and Ruth E Robinson. Bevin's 8511 noted.
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Rex Louck
Betty Jane
Berkley, Calif
Emma Louck
Will Trotter
Ainsworth
Ode Ferguson
Havre
Sophia Wood
Ben Watson
Oskaloosa
Robert Guthrie
W. L. Etter
Sigourney
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Lloyd Luers
Brighton
Ruth E. Robinson
Richland
L. C. Harper
R. I
St. Joe
Washington
Secret device detects underground metals by gravity pull
A delicate instrument has been invented to locate metals underground. A heavy ore mass alters the device's gravity pull, enabling detection even when buried.
Palm trees show year round growth and fruit in tandem
Nature Magazine notes coconut palms are always busy trees with flowers and fruit in all growth stages on the same plant. The article highlights their continual productivity and usefulness in various stages of development observed on the trees.
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Nature Magazine
Parachute Design Slows Descent Rates
Describes the influence of parachute shape on air resistance. A silk modern one man parachute ranges from 18 to 30 feet in diameter, slightly concave underside, providing resistance so descent rates stay between 13 and 20 feet per second when carrying a person.
Learn to Do Things Yourself
Do it yourself to become a better master for others and learn value, merit, and measure from experience. You gain practical skill and authority when you handle tasks personally and model the work others will follow.
Camel Amid Sagebrush Finds Odd Happiness
An unusual camel wanders a green grain field edged by sagebrush and desert scrub. Though thin and solitary, the animal appears content and undisturbed in the arid landscape, a curious sight against the dusty backdrop.
From Every Point of Earth We Are Equally Dear
The quotation suggests unity and resilience as Fred eric Amiel states all people are valued before heaven despite personal hardship. It emphasizes endurance and transcendent equality across nations and places.
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Frederic Amiel
French fruit raiser uses hot spring heat for early harvest
A Pyrénées fruit grower employs a natural heating system from a hot spring to produce heat equal to a ton of coal per hour. This method accelerates fruit ripening so that baskets reach market ahead of the usual season.
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Pyrenees
Newspaper Man's Life Mission
A Washington Post reflection on reporters who burn themselves out giving others fame while neglecting their own. The piece highlights the toil of journalists and their dedication to service over personal recognition.
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Washington Post
Jud Tunkins Defends Laughing At Own Jokes
Comedian Jud Tunkins remarks that a man who laughs at his own jokes shows patience and cheerfulness, suggesting a positive disposition as proof of good humor.
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Jud Tunkins
Religion Must Be Spread Fire Keeps Alive and Communicated
A quotation attributed to Joubert emphasizes religion as a fire that must be shared to stay alive and not extinguish. It frames religious communication as essential and persistent.
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Joubert
Divorce Report in Boston Transcript Short Item
Mrs Snyder told the court that her husband struck her in the bakery and damaged a gas range, revealing a domestic dispute noted in a Boston Transcript divorce report.
Unbreakable Glasses Made From Boric Acid Glass
So-called unbreakable glasses are made from boric acid glass. Their strength comes from cooling the lenses by dropping them into oils of various mixtures, a process often patented.
Expert Tells How to Protect Garden Plants From Cold
Readville Mass Sept 19 Alexander McAdie director of the Blue Hill Observatory says to shield garden plants from frost by placing a damp warm air jacket around them. He notes the method traps heat and reduces damage during autumn frosts. He explains practical steps for covering and maintaining warmth in protected beds.
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The
Associated Press
Readville
Mass
Alexander MccAdie
Blue
Frost Protection Tricks From Hill Observatory Expert
Director MéeAdie of Hill Observatory advises California orange growers and gardeners on freezing prevention. He explains wrapping plants in multiple newspaper layers to create an air jacket, sprinkling with cold water before wrapping, and shading after covering.
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Grandma
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Red O'Brien
Dana
Haile
Hollywood
Christie
Jack Holt
Wanda Hawley
BIG Paramount
FOX News
Daredevil
Wilson's
Mt. Pleasant Stuart Hotel
D. Anderson
Iowa City
Curtis & Ross
Arch Best
Oxfords
H. N. Ward & Co
Ralph McCreedy
Haskins
Lyons
Fred Bartholomew
Ottumwa
H. J. Ward & Co
J. P. Shields
John Latimer
J. D. Glasgow
C. W. Devis
Davenport
H. I. Ward & Co
H. L. Foster
W. H. Foster
Clinton
E. N
Burrel Foster
Wellman
Mabel Shields
Europe
Aurora
Il1
M. FE. Latta
Harry McCall
Columbus Junction
McElhinney Drug Co
Col. van Natta
Kalona
Frank Macon
Lucille Benson
FE. L. Tufts
Donald
Eldon
H. L. Ward & Co
Walter Johnson
Crawfordsville
Bevins
A. E. Roth
Winfield
A. J. Mitchell
Will
Topeka
Kansas
Dessa Reily
Frances
Hermoline Tractor Oil
Bevin’s
Eddie Squire
West Chester
Mrs
Royal Robertson
J. W. Baker
Baptist Association
Virginia Cunningham
Avalon Law
Telephone
Della Hillhouse
Second Door South
Thomas M. Hopkins
Mrs. Hopeart
Yarmouth
Letts
Governor Weeks
CAL Club Today
Washington National
Shenefelt
Bevin
Morine Tractor
Bevin's
Newspaper Man's Life Mission
C. M. & F. Clothing Co
Wilie Long
Gust Bramer
East Side Square
Penn
Sylvania, Kentucky
Indiana, Illinois
Iowa Coals
John Shields & Sons
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