Local social notes from Ackley and area visitors
A long list of visits and callers from Ackley Steamboat Rock New London and Waterloo to residents and relatives in Ackley and Hazel Green cemetery decoration attendees. Mentions of several families and individuals with brief travel and sick list remarks. Also includes two short jokes from newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray, Johns
Waterloo
Wm. Johna
Charley Twang, Jr
Robert Johns
L. G. Gimner
New London
Has,sther
A. L. Gardner
Steamboat Rock
Hazel Green Cemetery
Laula Fischer
Ackley
Alvan
B. Bowman
Dena Oelmann
Austinville
Mr. Williamson
N. R. Knight
Mark Leach
Don
Aredale
Edward Johns
David Shuger
Earl Johns
A. Homan
L. G. Gimer
Mehnert
John Victor
John Schneiderman
Hodecker
Elk Saathoft
Jess Johns
4. Strahorn
Bertha
Laura Ossmann
Minnia Kromminga
C. Daubenberg
B. Ossmann
Adage Quip Highlights Procrastination Clash
A Washington Star quip pits a self confident man against a willing worker in a brief exchange about procrastination and effort. The worker notes the pressure of dwelling on past mistakes and the need to act today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Might Move Him to Pop Ruth They Say Music Inspires Deeds
Transcript from Boston shows Betty advising to play The Wedding March when Jack calls. Mentions music inspiring heroic acts and a plan to move him to Pop Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Betty
Jack
Boston ‘Transcript
Léteie a long beeson in humility 7. M Barriga
A brief note mentions Léteie and M Barriga in a humble, cryptic context. The fragment hints at a sequence or event labeled humility seven, with minimal additional detail from the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barriga
Many Iowa incidents and events span fire floods trials
A long list records fires at Earlville and Burlington, deaths from accidents and illness, new officials appointed in Hopkinton, a launched steamboat effort, a renovated courthouse cornerstone, flood damage near Ft. Dodge, a public parade planned for Des Moines, and a spike in automobile registrations. Notables include Jurgen Peterson injured by a ditch collapse, Denison death, a charity rest cottage push, and a guard unit formed in Creston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlvilles
Shenandoah
BE. F. Main
Hopkinton
Burlington
Lake City
Burelars
1Uniche
Lamont
Carl G S Own
Waterloo
Reformed
Columbus Junction
Goldfeld
Jurgen Peterson
Denison
Rosie Mudra
Ft. Dodge
George Holston
Centerville
Des Moines
Davenport Woman’s Club
Greena County Court House
Jefferson
Harry Rodgers
Muscatine
Sioux City
South Dakota
Stratford
MacVicar
Council Bluffs
James Ostrom
Sam Peppard
Kansas Plains
Oskaloosa
Fraser
B. E. Short
James Kosik
Magon City
Lott Dean
Tipton
Iowa
National Guard
Creston
Adj
Guy E. Logan
Edward Nicholls
Georgiaa Wynn
Knoxville
Eldo Will
Ida Grove
A. B. Porterfield
Jennie Jones
Jones Piano Company
Ollie Gales
Missouri Valley
Arlington
Quimby
Peter Stark
Ft. Madison
Clarke
Munacine
John A. Marquis
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
United States
Atlantic City
J. H. T. Main
Grinnell College
State Dairy and Food Commission
State Automobile Department
Memorial Day founder Mary Redpath recalled in reminiscences
The article recounts Mary Cotton Tredpath Redpath, founder of Memorial Day, who died in 1914 in Malden at ninety. It notes her Charleston visit with her Union officer husband, her concern for unmarked graves, and a 1865 memorial service in Zion's Church and at a race course, with freedmen and enslaved people shaping the ceremony. It also mentions her links to the Underground Railroad and northern Malden stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cotton Tredpath
Malden
Mays
South Carolina
Zion's Church
General Hatch
Citadel
Charleston
Mr Redpath
General Antch
Chicago Livestock and Produce Market Report May 31
Chicago livestock receipts 3,000 cattle market steady with native steers priced from 7.50 to 8.85, cows and heifers 3.80 to 8.70, calves 8.00 to 10.50. hog receipts 16,000 market weak with bulk 9.50 to 9.60, light 9.10 to 8.05, mixed 9.20 to 9.65, heavy 9.20 to 9.70. sheep receipts 13,000 market strong with sheep 3.40 to 9.15 and lambs 9.75 to 11.70. Chicago produce records show butter 31 to 38 cents, eggs higher with 24,106 cases on mark. Also includes a harmless advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure and testimonials from the National Bank of Commerce Toledo and CHENEY & CO.
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Chicago
Touching the Runner and the Double Steal Practice
The piece notes middle defense and ball handling as key to breaking up steals. It highlights Wagner of the Pirates and Wagner of the Red Sox as skilled at touching a runner, mentions Colling, Otto Knabe, and praises Johnny Evers as adept at preventing van slides into second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Pirates
Red Sox
Colling
Otto Knabe
Johnny Evers
Huntington golfer scores 150 yard hole in one
Douglas Conklin of Huntington New York made a 150 yard hole in one at Huntington golf links. A party of four spent time seeking the ball before a caddy looked in the cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Conklin
Huntington
N.Y
Huntington Golf Links
Administrator's Notice for Hardin County Estate
Notice is given that on a May day in 1916 the District Court of Hardin County appointed George Be Disnt administrator of the estate of George Pattee deceased. All persons indebted must render lawful accounts to the court for allowance. Dated May 17, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALD Peasons
A. D
District Court of
Hardin Court
Hardin County
Iowa
George Pattee
George BE
Otitu
Wary A. Pattee
George E. Digut
Elec
John Schneidermann
Eldora
Lowa
Boreingame
District Court
Jens
Nelson Iving
Baid County
Ackley
Tay Sprit
Baked Hash Potatoes From Old Time Recipe
Eight cupfuls of peeled potatoes are diced and boiled with skins on. Add one cupful of grated cheese, one cupful of milk, salt and pepper, drippings, then mix and top. Bake in a pan until hot and lightly browned for about thirty minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Brightside Reflection From London Opinion
A reflective note urges gratitude for life despite what has been written, urging optimism and resilience in the face of past writings. The remark juxtaposes fear of inadequacy with a call to value existence and look toward a positive horizon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyet
London
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Mr. Growcher
Detroit Free Press
Chicago Livestock
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B. J, Cheney
Prince Albert
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Jimmy
Prince Albert Tobacco
P.A
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RJ. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem, N. C
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Senator Dunlap
Addraaa
Auisbivon Schmit
Waverly
Chas. Dykstra
Osterland Arms
Butler
Franklin Counties
Butler County
Amber
Franklin County
Bath State Exchange Bank
W. T. S. Rath
cKley
Snow White Market
Brooks & Piller
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