Local Notes on Abbott Grist and area visits
A late budget note from World records shows Abbott community gossip. Names linked to recent mumps include Edward Jobon family and Abbottites: William Johns Ikrom Inga W T Gimer Masdames Kugel Owlman and Gus Homan plus spouse. Various visits and tasks are listed from Ackley to Eldora including home painting by Herman Krominga and work by Louie Olauasing.
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Baker
Sever
Edward Jobon
Herman Krominga
Louie Olauasing
Eldora
Dena Oslman
Austinville
Harken Bros
Albert Rush
Town Falls
John Schnsiderman
August Homan
Mr. Williamson
Steamboat Rock
N. Knight
Herbert Strahorn
Rev. Mebnert
Dan Petrie
Ackley
Geo. Humphrey
Jack Kugel
Abbott Crossing
Marshalltown
N. R. Knight
A.A. Leverton
Abbott
Legend of the Moon in Ten Moons Folklore Tale
The tale recounts a wise wolf chief Mahnekuno who tamed darkness by shooting nine moons from the sky leaving one bright moon to light the world. It blends ancient myth with a playful children’s game about hiding a whistle and tagging in a simple outdoor hunt taught to youngsters.
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Mahnekuno
Mahnekun
Purchases Birds and Ever Burning Candle Explained
An old game Purchaser Birds is described with a salesman and buyers as birds named robin and Cluebird. The buyer requests a bird, the named child must run, and if caught the game continues. if not the roles swap. Also described is an Ever Burning Candle method using boiling water salt paste and linen wrap to prevent extinguishing. A note on watch history claims watches began as large saucers, evolved with springs replacing weights around 1550, and a Swiss museum watch three sixteenths of an inch wide in a gold pen card keeps time and dates.
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Robin
Cluebird
The Magic Egg Trick Rumors and Ruse Explained
A Victorian style prank instructs soaking an egg in strong vinegar for at least 24 hours to loosen it into a gel, then forcing it into a bottle. Cold water hardens the egg again, creating a supposed bottle trick. The note asks if anyone will guess the method.
Mud For Buffaloes And Fly Protection Question
A short, odd note questions buffalo mud bathing to deter flies and asks whether removing a horse's tail would be an ineffective protection against flies. It presents a curious, informal dialogue about animal care and nuisance insects.
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Rehe
Hidden Geography and a Tale of a Mischievous Pup
Fragmented notes mention elm versus oak, Vermont as a green state with scattered numbers, and a sick Ray. A wall color by Ansberg is noted with Elmira Montreal Troy Texas Colorado as listed places. A dog named Theophilus Tray tears a hat and two Boots into rags, while a cat forecasts trouble.
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Vermont
Ansberg
Elmira
Montreal
Troy
Texas
Colorado
Sandwich ideas for healthy school lunches from University guidance
A broad guide promotes varied school lunches centered on sandwiches. It advises two or more types per meal, moist bread, and wrapping for freshness. It suggests substitutes for meat like peanut butter eggs or cheese and lists fillings such as lettuce with mayonnaise, nuts, chicken, eggs, dates with cream, pimento and cheese, cottage cheese, peanut butter, and chap lettuce to enhance appeal.
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Ufe
Migs
Bob Bell
University of Missouri, College of Agriculture
Be Beef Patties and Dessert Recipes From Aged Home Text
Instructions for making beef patties using stale bread slices and minced beef with egg wash crumbs and butter, followed by Coconut Custard Pudding, Orange Trifle, Keeping Yeast tips, Macaroon Pudding, and baking potatoes with butter to improve flavor and texture. includes measurements and steps for each dish.
Ackley World market and notices from 1916
In Ackley Iowa a 1916 issue lists cattle receipts and market by region with price ranges for native western cattle calves and hogs. Also includes a note of a pieced opinion on philosophy and a political notice for a county supervisor candidate, plus a formal ownership statement for the Ackley World with official signatures.
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Ackley
Alden
Iowa
Wuwaups
Congress
Ackley Woltyn
State of Iowa
of Hardin
Gko
F. Althouse
Ackley World
Hamey
Pblisher
Busiess
Guo. F. Althouse
Althouse
Mortma Es
F.althous x
Sea
Ansel Eug
Notary
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Abe Abbott Grist
Children’s Corner
Theophilus Tray
Mra Pussycat
H. H. Heetland
Prince Albert
Rince Albert
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem, N.C
Creamery
Chicago
Aorroago
Sita
W. E. Kaehelhoffer
Hall
Cheney &Co
Toledo
F. J Cheney
National Bank OF Commerce
Ohio
F. J. Martin's
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