Farmers Institute Session Set for December 12 and 13
The Farmers Institute announces its December 12 and 13 meeting with an officers’ gathering at a well attended Saturday session. Premiums will be offered for various purposes as in prior years and a committee will soon visit residents to solicit these premiums. Also advertised are second hand coal stoves and Barler’s oil heaters. Members who have not paid dues may settle at the Farmers & Merchants State Bank for receipts.
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Farmers’ Institute
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
What to Do If Lost in the Woods
The article advises staying calm when lost, sitting to think, and using practical rules. Follow a stream to reach settlements, use the sun for direction, study terrain and landmarks, avoid moss as a guide, preserve food and clothing, and maintain confidence while seeking safe exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
United States
Culinary Conceits and Cooking Tricks Revealed
Practical kitchen tips warn against stirring cake after final beating and advise a dry bread crust in hot fat to prevent burning. Guidelines cover vegetable prep with boiling water, frying croquettes, browning gravy with caramelized sugar, and greasing cracker or bread crumb toppings for scallops.
Lend Me Five for a Day or Two Sketch Dialogue
A humorous sketch features two men debating a five unit loan. The Needy One asks for temporary help while The Other One explains his funds are lent out and he has others waiting for repayment. The exchange highlights comic financial wit.
Absent Husband Causes Dining Table Turmoil
A wife recalls an incident where her husband, described as frightfully absent minded, flung a plate of bad fish at her during a restaurant meal. The event left her deeply embarrassed and highlighted his inattentive behavior.
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Myusband
Frits
County News Doings and Happenings in the County
The County News details community happenings across the county. Local events and daily life items reflect the district’s social calendar and public notices in a compact roundup. Community profiles, a few short notices, and small updates preserve the day’s local texture.
Miss Ella Beitel Returns Home From Muscatine Visit
Sept 23 notes Ella Beitel home after a weeks long stay in Muscatine. Rev R Michels of Washington preached here Sunday morning in Rev R Heubner's church. Mr Heubner preached at Valley in Rev Michels's place. John Hotle's sale last Wednesday drew a good crowd and sold well.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Harry Welch
Ray Page
Pearl Montgomery
Washington
J. M. Mace
Will Wallace
Riverside
Mary Martin
Cavender
Corning
Iowa
Ezra Gardner
Ella Beitel
Muscatine
R. Michels
A.J. Robertson
West Chester
John Hotle
Will Shuman
Keota
W. Disch
Mt. Pleasant
Glenn Allender
Nebraska
V.disch
Hanna Eicher
Milwaukee
Wis
Downer College
H. J. Haskins
Des Moines
George B. Dowell
Chas. Warner
Lawton
Okla
H. H. Rathmel
Sigourney
Katherine Buxbaum
State University
John Buxbaum
Grace Hill
A. H Essley
R. L. Stewart
Denver
Colo
Columbus Junction
Richard Malin
Nickolaus funeral attendance and local visits noted
Crawfordsville reports a funeral for Henry Nickolaus of Olds at Eicher church with relatives Mr. and Mrs. Young Mr. and Mrs. Rickey and Mr. and Mrs. Nickolaus in attendance. Local residents Mrs Caldwell Mrs Sloan and Donald Palmer visited, and others traveled to Washington.
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Robert Young
J. R. Rickey
G. W. Nickolaus
Henry Nickolaus
Olds
Eicher
A. ©. Caldwell
Burlington
Henry Hull
Will Crooks
J. B. Crooks
H. C. Hull
Moore Sloan
Donald Palmer
Vinton
Iowa
Washington
Wm. Randall
Millie Meacham
Wyman
Ruth Cook
Ainsworth
J. G. Maxwell
West Chester
Dayton Returns From Keota As Mother Remains Very Low
Mrs. J. D. Dayton came back from Keota where her mother Mrs. Caldwell lies very ill. The Brinton Entertaining company plans a town show this evening to raise funds for three local churches and the New Haven Baptist church. Miss Myrtle Moore returned from Delta after a weekend visit, and Ed Gorham loaded goods for Ft. Scott Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Dayton
Keota
Caldwell
Joe Shalla
Brinton
New Haven Baptist Church
Myrtle Moore
Delta
Ed Gorham
Ft. Scott
Kan
Local notes from Ainsworth and Washington area events
Local notes list visitors and travel between Ainsworth and Washington including J W Kirkpatrick and family, S A Walker, Al Cameron, Mrs C A Carson, Mrs H W Cassel, Dr H B Hamilton, Miss Mary Brockway, J Bert Nash, Miss Kate Burris, Arnold Turbott, Mrs L B Cocklin, Miss Clara Coulter, Probst family, Gretchen Probst, and others. Anniversaries and engagements announced for October 4 and September 25. Church meetings underway as Methodist services move to the basement pending new building. A roadside accident is briefly noted with a buggy overturn near Rich ards. Out-of-town visitors Mrs Glaze and families visit Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kirkpatrick
Washington
S. A. Walker
Jas. Walker
al Cameron
Gladwin
Indiana
C. A. Carson
H. W. Cassel
H. B. Hamilton
Morning Sun
Lettie Alberts
Clara Nichols
St. Louis
Mary Brockway
John Smeltzer
J. Bert Nash
Iowa City
Kate Burris
Grace Stone
Arnold Turbott
Independence
Jos. Harding
L. B. Cocklin
Clara Coulter
R. H. Coulter
Probst
Gretchen
Cedar Rapids
W.T. Trotter
Frank
Lawrence
J. M. Stewart, Jr
M. Gretchen
Harry B. Moore
W. C. White
Richards
Keota Wins Both Ball Games In Weekend Pair
Keota beat North English 1 to 0 in the first game and 3 to 2 in the second. Evening events included a band concert and Brinton’s moving picture show. Band boys to receive one fourth of takings. Dudley Crone visited Washington. Mr and Mrs Ralston of near West were present Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Brinton
Dudley Crone
Washington
Mrs. Ralston
Near West
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Washington, Laws
uTva
Eton
Heval
J. P. McCulley
M. O’loughlin
Journal Office
Poland
J. D. Martin
Tel
F. Farmnes
Rubio, Lowa
Sigourney, Iowa
Magden & Sheely
Geo. W. Stewart
Barler
Opera House
Lemmon’s
the County News
Lexington
Morris Black
Tingley
C. Gormley
Will Anwyl
C. E. Anderson
E. C. Daugherty
Daisy McFarland
Jessie Anderson
Allen DeLong
Business Men
Clyde Robbins
Clinton Rhea
Harvey Rhea
W. E. Anwyl
George Brown
W. G. Robertson
G. W. Weber
Davie Griffith
Frank Knutson
James Miller
Howard Huston
Rob Gormley
Oscar van Sant
C. M. Strain
Lee Rhea
M. C. DeLong
Elmer McFadden
Crawfordsville
Westchester
Chester
Gallagher
Glaze
E. E. Neal
Frank Brinton
Peter Powelson
E. A. Kennel
Harold Helscher
Lloyd Kennel
Mr. Pen
Mr. Srush
Pencil
I. Rothschild &Co
South Side Square
Washington, IA
Johnson's
Jerry Eckerman
Havre
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Klein Klothing KO
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