Woman's Society reorganizes for year of work
First Baptist Woman's Society met to study fireside schools for African Americans and to elect officers for the new year. Members discussed reforms from the Keokuk state convention, merged committees, and planned extensive activities while hosting guests and honoring retiring leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist—Woman's Society
Joana P. Moore
George Thompson
C. A
Dunkerton
George Pett
Beauty Chats By EDNA BENT FORBES
Edna Bent Forbes answers reader questions on eyebrows and beauty routines in a column. She explains simple methods for shaping brows with soap or mucilage and cautions against artificial looks while offering tips on praise, encouragement, and maintaining a positive self image to foster personal growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauty
Edna Bent Forbes
Shane
Misa Forbesn
Ami
Mother Never Seems to Notice
Ruth Cameron recalls Lucy a slow moving child. Lucy tells of a mother busy and distant yet needing the sunshine of approval as much as corrective guidance. The aunt prompts Lucy to hurry and the mother vows to notice efforts more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy
Murphy Appointed Deputy Treasurer of State in Iowa
Des Moines jan 7 news confirms W J Burbank treasurer announces Frank J Murphy former deputy treasurer is appointed to replace Miss Tilla Hawker who resigns to tend her ill mother Hawker returns to chief examiner post in collateral inheritance tax department Murphy previously headed the auto department and is credited with reorganizing it Secretary of State Ramsay had not heard of the change by last night with several other officers named as possible successors to the auto post including Carrie Dack W C Merkins and Frank Traux
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
W. J. Burbank
Tilla Hawker
Frank J. Murphy
Edwin H. Host
Auto Department
Walter OC. Ramsay
Carrie Dack
Thoroby
W. C. Merkins
Frank Traux
Index
Civil War Veteran Files With County His Official Record
Civil War veteran John Averill, 18 at enlistment, files his official record as principal musician of the Fifty fifth Illinois Infantry. The commission, dated March 1 1864 at Little Rock, notes 120 days under fire and lists engagements from Shiloh to Kenesaw Mountain. Wang & Miller's advertises shoes during the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Averill
Hal Ball
Oregon
Averill
Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry
Giles F. Hand
Little Rock
Ark
Shiloh
Corinth
Chickasaw Bayou
Snyder's Bluff
Champion Hills
Columbia
S. C
Bentonville
N. C
Clinton
Stateshoro
Savannah
Fort McAllister
Duck Creek
Jackson
Miss
Chattanooga
Tuscumbia
North Chickamauga
Dr Bodwell Advertisement Listing
An advertisement lists Dr Bodwell with office at 395 and residence at 5353, indicating professional contact details. The brief entry presents a terse, dated style typical of a mid century classified notice.
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Dr. Bodwell
Opteopatt
Farmer Daniel Rash Killed by Falling Tree
Daniel Rash aged 50 was fatally injured when a tree limb toppled while he chopped on the Rash farm four miles southwest of Eldora Ja. He died on Tuesday afternoon. Survived by his widow and five children. The deceased was a well known Union neighborhood resident.
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Eldora, Ja
Daniel Rash
Latres
Rash
Union
J M Andrews of Waverly Receives Multiple Lodge Installations
In Waverly Comrade J M Andrews is slated for his twenty eighth consecutive year as Robbins Post commander with J F Grawe again installing. Andrews has long held roles in Tyrrell lodge Jethro chapter and Eastern Star sentinel duties. Birthday in 1920 marks eighty years with continued service and honors across Masons and related orders.
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J. ¥. Grawe
Waverly
J. F. Grawe
Andrews
J. M. Andrews
Tyrrell Lodge
A. F
A. M
Jethro Chapter
Eastern Star
Knights of Pythias
Knights Templar
Repairs On Fifth Street East Paving Underway
Bulges in the Fifth Street East paving due to cedar blocks are being repaired under street commissioner O. F. Teeter. Blocks are removed and refitted where bulges occur. Crews also cinder Bluff Street from Union Depot to Eleventh Street to improve the Rock Island right of way roadway.
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Fifth Street
O. F. Teeter
Cinder Bluff Street
Union Depot
Eleventh Street
Rock Island
Greek Orthodox Christmas Services Held in Waterloo
The Greek Orthodox Church of Waterloo observed Christmas with a 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. high mass attended by 360 local faithful plus visitors from Des Moines Fort Dodge Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Rev John Panos led the service featuring the breaking of five holy breads, symbolizing the five loaves fed to the multitude.
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Waterloo
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Cedar Rapids
Christ
John Panos
Jesus
Old Country
William Moffett Dies at Grundy Center
William Moffett died at his Grundy Center home after a long illness. He was an early settler and worked in the join and abstract business. Survived by two sons, two daughters, eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Names include Modnard Moffet, I dora, Dr. W. Moffet, J. Hogers, Adelaide Wood, and others. The note mentions county officials, hog breeders, and upcoming marriages, with multiple local names and places from Grundy Center and surrounding towns.
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Grundy Center
Jan
Chicago
Peter Knock
Holland
Board of Supervisors
Suwlessoon
E. A. Cowt Snes Wice Brown
Horace Brown
Cowle
John Roskamp
Adam Jenser
W. T. Cold
Relinbeck
Richard Carbler
Mise Elsie Brantman
Rochester
Omaha
Herbert Lorenz
Lincoln
Christine Wrage
Marshalstown
George Lemke
Relnbeck
Leslie
Sioux City
Rose Pitke
Toledo
Grundy County Farm "Bureau
E. Lepley
R. W. Crouse
Conrad
J. Reynolds
W. Ryan
D. L. Turner
J. Gohner
Ivester
Wilbur Judson
Edora
Dysart
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Oliver Eason
J. H. Easley
Carrie Riley
Elbert Greene
Rovilla Pendleton
C. A. Lasser
F. R. Asquith
Anna Mishler
M. M. Quest
Roland Taylor
Will Thompson
F. C. Drew
Pendleton
M. LaRue
C. Carey
Rayqond Addington
Wbr. Cole
Ea Witt
Felcher
A. J. Cornwell
Barbara Beck
W. 8. Crutcher
Riley
M. C. Vaughan
W. A. Davis
A. C. Vaughan
A. E. Hoffman
G. E. Shoemaker
Waterloo Waterworks
Rainbow Circle
Memorial Hall
Ames
St. Louis
Cedar Heights
Tan
Woman's Club
Galloway
J. G. Brinkerhoff
H. Iblings
D. Bond
Robin Hood
T. S. Wells
Dawes-McCormick
Hiram Maynard
H. B. Maynard
Charles C. Dawes
Rufus C. Dawes
Emily McCormick
Evanston, Ill
First Presbyterian Church
Evanston
David Co. Jones
Dawes
Maynard
Presbyterian’ Auxiliary
C. J. Miller
H. L. Wheelock
Presbyterian Hospital
Miller Home
Viola Miller
P. W. Belangee
A. J. Reber
Pr. Seashore
Carl Emil Seashore
Friars Club
Charles Greeley
Leland Parkins
Claire Buck
Max Levingston
First Lutheran—Ladies’ Aid Society
W. Stolte
J.B. Becker
L. Stoffregen
L. Breitzman
Herman Becker
St. Mark's
St. Mrgarets Guild
H. ©. Bernbrock
B. Marcham
P. EF. C
Valentine’s Chateau Studio
W. M. Brady
Frankfurt
WM Brady
E. Ht
Fulsem
Nick Meisch
Nick Delagardelle
Silver Leaf Club
W. N. Wagner
Peter Wagner
Fred Bross
Silent Club
M. M. Smith
J. O'Neal
Alvin Bross
R. J. Reavis
Bross
Minerva Club
Ed Gindt
Wayte Palmer
Little Son
Riverside Drive
Carl Danton
Howard Burr
G. V. Orr
W. E. Robinson
Orr
Kyra
J. G
Ruth Cameron
Murphy
Art Tito Ae
Roni
Greek Orthodox Church
William Moffett
Crowells
Goodyear Welta
R. C
Fourth St
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