Women Club Leaders Plan Iowa District Meeting
The Iowa Federation district leaders and club women from Washington Des Moines and Mt. Pleasant prepare for district meetings in October with Mrs W W McLaughlin as chair. Members plan programs lectures and social events for about 150 attendees. The Iowa Society D A R Board in Des Moines will discuss the Lowa room flag code and budget along with reports from committee chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Des Moines
Co. W. McLaughlin
Columbus Junction
Hugh McCleery
W. A. Cook
W. McLauchlin
W. i! Davidson
Burlington
W. Il. Davidson
Ch'm Scholarship and Loan Fund
George B. Stewert
Ft. Madison
Harry C. Weaver
Wapello
James Brewster
Martha McClure
Mt. Pleasant
C. . Gardner
Wellman
Ray Smith
General Federation
Alex Miller
Bureau of Speakers
Laure Bowman Gale
C. F. Wahrer
R. S&s. Galer
Iowa Society
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Iowa Society of Daughters of the American Revolution
J. E. Lemmon
Lowa
Memorial Hall
Love Club
Frank Thrall
Ottumwa
Manuel
F. E. Frisbee
Sheldon
Better Films
C. E. Smith
Spirit Lake
Children and Sons of the Republic
Cyrus D. Wolf
Hampton
Hoareté FP. Shranger
Atlanti
George Brummer
J. O'B. Lemmon
W. L. Corrough
Grinnell
Anson Marston
Ames
Margaret de Wolf
D. C
J. F. Schermerhorn
Lowa Banner Sale
Harold R Hewell
Lows Trails
M. M. Burns
Sanborn
L. R. Orr
Cedar Rapids
J. D. Newcomer
Estherville
Kate Merchant
Cedar Falls
Frock Fashion Descriptions From Fragmentary Text
A fragmented passage describes frock fashion with notes on aes and lace materials. It mentions brown crepe and brown lace, noting variations in tailoring and fabric use while implying evolving style details.
New Micro Creature Found in Water by Eastern Scientist
An obscure animal, barely visible to the naked eye, has been discovered by an eastern researcher. It moves with whiplike projections and feeds on water germs. The creature measures about one two hundredths of an inch in length and less than one-fourth inch in width.
Hedgerows Produce Most Walking Sticks in England
In England more than half the walking sticks originate from hedge rows, especially in Herefordshire and Worcestershire where tall hedges host magpies nests. The hair that supplies sticks pays farmers a fixed sum for the privilege of cutting them, and the rough green sticks are sold to manufacturers.
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England
Herefordshire
Worcestershire
Boston Transcript Quips on Self-Praise and Voice
A brief Boston Transcript remark notes that few people use hoarseness as an excuse when asked to praise themselves. The witty line underscores self-promotion and the social awkwardness of self-advertisement.
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Boston Transcript
Social calendar events and announcements for September
September 25 to 30 features multiple club gatherings and socials. Mrs Pete Berdo hosts a Monday Bridge luncheon on South Iowa Avenue. events include missionary society parties, Fortnightly club meetings, Epworth League gatherings, Legion Auxiliary, Lions Club dinner, and various hostess dinners. Orgs include American Legion, Fortnightly, Portnightly, Bethel Presbyterian, and Christian church groups. A pumpkin of baby news and the next W I L luncheon are noted.
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Pete Berdo
South
Iowa Avenue
Alma Hearne Holland
Florence Hough
Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion
K. C
Lexington
Priscilla Club
Wyatt Marbourg
Lions Club
John Hailey
John Shields
Japan Public Storytellers Earn Livelihood in Cities
Storytellers in Japan use small tables fans and paper wrappers to emphasize points and earn a livelihood in large cities and towns. The practice sustains many public narrators across urban centers.
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Japan
Dialogue on Faith Sparks Quiet Exchange
In a brief exchange, a speaker rebuts claims of lacking religion with a witty admission that they do follow a belief, yet do not anger over it. The remark underscores a tolerant stance amid the discussion.
Lights to ward off shipwreck terror
An invention proposes electric lights fitted to lifeboats that activate on water contact. Two bright lamps would illuminate the entire boat, claimed to overcome fear of shipwreck darkness.
Bank of Oneland note paper produced under restricted mill rules
The paper for Bank of Oneland notes is made at a special mill where no worker may enter any area except the room where he is employed. This security measure restricts access to sensitive production spaces and maintains strict containment of the manufacturing process.
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Bank of Oneland
Bronze and brass discuss ancient metal use and zinc origin
A brief note explains bronze is ancient while brass appeared later as zinc became available. It notes zinc is a key brass ingredient and zinc extraction emerged in the last century.
Airplane Sows Seeds for Hawaii Forest
The Hawaii forestry service recently sowed tree seeds from an airplane to establish a forest. The aerial seeding aims to accelerate reforestation and expand habitat.
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The
Forestry Service of Hawaii
Social events mark September gathering in Crawfordsville
The White Way club met September eighteenth at Mrs. Floyd Crayne's for a social afternoon with a two course lunch and asters. Guests included Mrs. Emma Cherry Miss Effie Van Sickle and Miss Pearl Smith. A second note recalls Velma Twinam and Isabel Carrick celebrating a thirtieth wedding anniversary with a mock wedding and a later wedding for Donald Smith and Viola Frederickson near Crawfordsville. The piece also covers Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Miller's seventieth birthday and a golden wedding anniversary for Miss Elizabeth Smith and MP Winfield Smouse. Additional items mention the Nerries class surprise for Mrs. Mann, the You Woman's Missionary society, and the Fortnightly club Bible lesson.
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White Way Club
Floyd Crayne
Emma Cherry
Effie van Sickle
Pearl Smith
Herman Schultz
W. W. Twinam
Crawfordeville
Miss Velma
Isabel Carrick
Elizabeth Smith
Winfield Smouse
Washing
Iowa
Smouse
South
Iowa Avenue
Jessie Smouse Daugherty
Are You In on This Victory Note Treasure
A notice warns that about 200 million dollars may be unclaimed from victory notes coupons and war savings stamps in the U S Treasury. Owners are urged to check holdings and claim amounts owed.
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United States Treasury
Do Not Dispute Happiness Through Simple Accord
A brief note extols harmony by avoiding dispute and following personal choice. It highlights that many families stay content when members act in accord without argument.
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State
Mr. Cavin
Eternor Brown
Thomas P. Howell
Internations
M. Waite
Press
Pulwerton Cook
Legislation
Wash
M. Makin
Public Welfare
Highton
Wilbur Gardner
Ruth Wilson
Chal Ford
Kolah Club
Golda Jackson
ER. OB. Beown
W. BR. Co
John Davison
Owen Hayes
Karl Corbin
Walnut Women's Club
Ralph Chorpening
Ladies Aid Society of the
Christian Church
Wellston
Mary McKinstry
Moint
the Missionary Society
First United Presbyterian Church
Rob Cherry
Moose
Ladies Aid Society
the Methodist Church
T. J. Lewis
Independent Club
Lioyd Swift
Damascus Shrine
Commercial Club
Priday
BB Ofs
Methodist Church
Seventy-six Ladies Aid Society
Woman's Home Missionary Society
T. W. Hunter
Tom Dodds
Mrs. Doe Wright
Stork
Charles Corette
Arch Owen
Assait
Egypt
Richard Vincent
Owen
Margaret Corette
Jo Ellen Marvolin
Haywarden
Harry Margolin
J. Rothschild
Margolin
Corinne Rothschild
Rothschild
Gradwoh
British Bank Note Paper
Donald Smith
Viola Frederickson
Crawtfordsville
Ottumwa Saturdday
Crawfordsville
Braden
A. C. Miller
Mr. Miller
Nerries
George Meng
Mrs. Mann
You Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist
Alice Rownd
the Bible Study Department of
F. L. Wilson
Prairie Flower Church
A. J. Unthank
Jacobus Barris
Crepe
Gener
Ally
Skinner
Dres
Dresse l
Luxciel Crepe
Luxeciel
Clark and
Enslin
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