Local notes from several papers record student moves and travel
Gretchen Klotz moves to Maines to stay with sister and join Drake University conservatory. Ruth Porter begins at Western University while Miss Wenger joins her, and Edna Dempsey starts at Stoutner School. Alberson and John Alex visit from Washington. Keota Eagle reports a France horses trip by C O Keiser delegation sailing from New York for six weeks. precise schedule noted.
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Gretchen Klotz
Maines
S. F. M. Colton
Conservatory of Music
Drake University
Columbus
Ruth Porter
Western University
Miss Wenger
Washington
Mt. Pleas
Edna Dempsey
Stoutner School
Keota Kagie
France
Keota
Stryker Family Visit and Osteopathy Training Notes
Stryker and daughter Veda visited Tuesday at Mrs. C B Ham’s home in Washington. Friends are pleased their children are progressing well with osteopathy studies in Monnynde and Mon. Nynde is studying osteopathy at rksville while Paul attends the Wellman Advance. Bert Helscher and Tom Davies left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stryker
Veda
Washington
C. B. Ham
Wellman
Mon
Nynde
Rksville
Paul
F—Wellman
Painkiller praised by Our Town Druggists in hard times
Local store touts Painkiller as the best medicine for tough years with customers of all means buying the genuine bottle. Advertises 26 cent and 60 cent sizes, urging shoppers to choose the authentic product.
Patent grants for Iowa citizens announced in Washington
Washington patent attorneys Davis and Davis report this week’s grants to Iowa residents. J M Gamble of Burlington receives a self locking ticket window closure. A H Neller of Fairfield gets a coupling for pipes and shafts. B Phelps of Hawarden is awarded a picture exhibitor. M L Poulter of Stockport a clutch. W Schumacher of Readlyn a door latch. S A Steadman of Manchester a neck yoke center. A J Swanson of Stockport an automatic music leaf turner. A J Wilfong of Knoxville an extensible mail box support.
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Washington, D. C
S. A. Steadman
Manchester
Neck Yoke Center
A. J. Swanson
Stockport
Automatic Music-Leaf Turner
A. J. Wilfong
Knoxville
Danny Maher to Retire From Racing This Season
American jockey Danny Maher announces retirement at season end due to growing weight. He plans cross country riding and will become a spectator at turf events, saying his riding days are near their end after more than a decade and a fortune earned.
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Danny Maher
Maher
Winnie O'Connor
Beaurepaire Breaks English Records in Swimming Feats
Australian swimmer Beaurepaire shattered English marks at Exeter baths London by clocking 2 minutes 30 seconds for 200 meters and 3 minutes 30 seconds for 300 yards. He then set a world best in 300 meters at 3 minutes 50.5 seconds, beating all prior records, indoors or with tides.
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Beaurepaire
Exeter Baths
London
T. S. Battersby
Searle the Wonderful Single Sculler
Harvard coach Jim Wray lauds Howard Searle as the greatest single sculler, noting his triumphs over Beach and O Connor, his Australian backers’ $50,000 bet, and Searle’s death months after the Thames race.
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Searle
Jim Wray
Harvard
Howard Searle
Beach
Australia
Edward Hanlan
Jake Gaudaur
England
William O'Connor
Thames
O'Connor
Shrubb Engaged to Coach Harvard Cross Country
Harvard hires Alfred Shrubb the famed distance runner to improve its cross country team. If he imparts his knowledge to Crimson runners, Harvard is expected to perform strongly in November after a standout 1908 season under Shrubb when Herbert Jacques emerged as a promising distance runner.
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Shrubb
Harvard
Atlantic Association
Alfred Shrubb
Crimson
Herbert Jacques
Ottawa Crew Plans Henley Trip After Washington Win
The Ottawa eight oared crew may travel to Henley for the Grand Challenge cup. The Ottawa council has approved a $500 grant as a reward if the senior event at Washington was won. The trip is seen as recognition for the victory by the Canadian crew.
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Ottawa
Henley
Ottawa Council
Washington
World sculling match plans unfold for Arnst and Durnan
Champion Arnst and Eddie Durnan prepare for a world championship sculling race. Arnst will travel via Canada to England for another Thames race with Barry. Talks seek Arnst a Toronto stop to meet Durnan en route.
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Arnst
Eddie Durnan
Canada
England
Barry
Thames
Toronto
Durnan
German Police Power Prominent Yet Quietly Intrusive
The New York Press outlines how German police exercise broad authority beyond public streets. They inspect private homes, doors, chimneys, stoves, and heating systems, and regulate domestic life including late piano music. They also act as food and medicine inspectors, seizing and destroying unsafe goods on the spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York Press
Bathing Through Ages and Civilizations
A discussion tracing public baths from ancient Egypt Greece and Rome as social municipal and religious hubs. It links bath decadence in Europe to epidemics and mental disorders while claiming 1000 years with little bathing and noting a shift back to cleanliness as a civilizing influence.
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Egypt
Greece
Rome
Europe
Michelet
Island of Black Cats in the Galapagos
The Island of Black Cats, a name for Chatham island in the Galapagos, lies about 730 miles west of Ecuador. It is overrun with black cats living in lava crevices near the coast and feeding on fish and crabs, with wild horses cattle dogs goats and chickens also present.
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Chatham Island
Galapagos
Pacific Ocean
Ecuador
Lava Foundation
Startling Reply From a Bridge Player Quote
A humorous anecdote recalls a gentleman startling a lady by asking about her children during a bridge game. She quips that she has "sixteen above and twenty four below" in correction of her score while the nurse interacts with her children.
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Quilon
How Stupid Mrs Jones Explains Mile Differences
A dialogue in Ladies' Home Journal highlights the distinction between a nautical mile and a statute mile. Mrs Jones learns 6080 feet vs 5280 feet and the reasons tied to land versus sea measurement.
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Mrs. Jones
Mr. Jones
Why It Looked Brongho Bob Confusion at Dinner
A Washington Star cartoonish exchange shows Brongho Bob puzzled by a host asking him to eat his cavigre. The host jokes about a cook spilling bird shot, implying an accidental kitchen mishap and miscommunication at the table.
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Brongho Bob
Washington Star
Domestic Bliss and the Bosten Riot
A light item notes a quip about buttermilk supposedly extending life beyond a century. Mrs Henpeck speaks of it with humor while Henpeck jokes about bachelorhood before the brief mention of a Bosten riot.
New Steel Furnishings for Court House Vaults
The treasurer's office at the courthouse will receive new steel furnishings for the vaults within about two weeks after the current rush. Wooden shelves and fixtures will be removed and replaced with modern fire proof steel equipment. The design keeps large ledgers flat to prevent warping, and all courthouse vaults will be upgraded, following earlier work in the auditor clerk and recorder offices.
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Court House
More Hair for Men Women Children Promises Growth
To treat the hair so it grows abundantly, banish dandruff and stop falling hair and itching scalp. Parisian Sage, sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy, guarantees to cure dandruff or money back. It also claims to make hair grow where follicles survive and leaves hair lustrous and lively. Large bottles 50 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon
Lemeon
Hundred and One Ailments and Their Remedies
A compact guide outlines common ailments and simple at home remedies. It emphasizes caution to consult a professional for persistent or serious conditions and suggests lifestyle adjustments to support well being.
Water and You Cure All In One Home Remedy Promise
An ad claims a water based remedy kills germs in cuts and prevents blood poisoning. It promises quick healing without a scar and offers a can for 25 cents from druggists or by mail.
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Big Ben
H. F. Steck
Collin Nicola
S. Howard McCleery
Martin Essley
Essie
Ida Harmon
Mr Eailey
W. E. Nicola
River- Leader
Alberson
John Alex
Mt Pleasante Press
Bert Helscher
Tom Davies
Patent Report
J. M. Gamble
Burlington
A. H. Neller
Fairfield
B. Phelps
Hawarden
Itor
M. L. Poulter
Clutch
W. Schumacher
Readlyn
Docrlatch
Regulator Co
Atlanta, Ga
Riend
Lye
Tem
Eiry
Rea
Green
Mutual
Police OF
Germany
Lemmons Pharmacy
Journal
Rosenwald & Weil
Chicago
Fhe Foundation
Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
Capital
S. A. White
Sam'l L. Thompson
R. L. Coulter
W. A. White
Kian
The
Windsor
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