Westfield Items Special Correspondence Notes Visits
Local column lists visits by J. S and Will Conway from Sioux City, Ann Emig Loretta Kelly from Sioux City, and others to Cunningham Bliss Mulherron Warren families. Mentions Willis Husted returning from El Paso to study medicine, a calm Fourth of July, a shower, and changes as the Clementsons settle in a new home. Aiming to reflect small-town correspondents and social calls around Westfield.
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J. S
Will Conway
Sioux City
Ann Emig
Loretta Kelly
Cunningham
Peter Peterson
Chatsworth
Victor
Aug. Ericson
Millnerville
Wilson Home
George Halley
Chicago
Ashton
Illinois
Pearl
Bernice Moniger
Hawarden
John Bliss
Will Warren
Murdo
S. D
Ida’ Grove
Willis Husted
el Paso
Texas
Nebraska
Geo. Husted
Madison County
Iowa
J. S. Conway
Jefferson
Harriet Knapp
Noah
Akron
W. J. Bennett
Wesfield
Elks Point
Wm. Clementson
Rev. James
Yankton Sees New Walks Amid Post Fight Riot Fallout
In Yankton last week new cement walks and crossings add to town neatness. The Jeffries Johnson prize fight riot aftermath is recalled for its hatred and bloodshed and its influence on the rising generation. Mr Daniels of Yankton preached at the Congregational church Sunday.
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Yankton
Jeffries-Johnson
Daniels
Lutheran services and social notes from Akron
Regular services next Sunday forenoon and evening at the Lutheran church conducted by Prof. Eilander of St. Peter Minnesota. Sunday school at 2 pm. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs J Hultgren next Thursday afternoon. Adolph Wiberg in Hot Springs Arkansas was expected home but remained for medical advice. Several locals joined a ball game trip to Sioux City and airship viewing. Miss Augusta Johnson visited Hawarden. Mr and Mrs Stewart Harker visited from Hawarden. Bert Hendericks heads to Akron then Kansas. Gunnerd Fredell and the Fredell party visited Akron during Fourth of July celebrations. A shower refreshed pastures. Prof Kilander will lecture at the Lutheran church July 9 with stereopticon views on Sweden with about 150 slides.
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Lutheran Church
Eilander
St. Peter, Minn
J. Hultgren
Adolph Wiberg
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Adena
Esther Ericson
John
Elmer Hultgren
S. W. Fredell
Akron
Kansas
Gunnerd Fredell
Arthur
Iowa
Gunhild Fredell
Minnie
Millie Polson
Olga Aronson
Sioux City
Fredell
John Seemann
Henry Manning
Rocky Ford
Colo
Kilander
Sweden
Choir and Orchestra Offer Lecture and Ice Cream Social
Tickets are 25c for adults and 15c for children. A attendee said the lecture was worth a dollar. After the talk ice cream and cake will be served in the old church under the choir and orchestra banner and a good crowd is hoped for.
Happenings At Ruble and Nearby Visits
Mr and Mrs F O Anderson of Les Mars Mrs B A Jeffers of Arizona and Geo A Jeffers of Dallas S C were guests of Mr and Mrs J C Ruble on Sunday Mrs Frank Fuller Mrs Frank Jeffers and Mrs Kate Jeffers visited at the Herbert Johnson home B B H Toel was a LeMars caller on Saturday The Fourth was spent with a jolly time by young and old George Ahrens and sister Mary from Dakota visited at home Monday Mr and Mrs Marbach and B H Toel dined at the J W Ruble home Sunday The Klemme brothers shelled corn for G Ahrens last week Rain arrived but was brief Kanago families from Adaville called on Mrs Marbach one evening George Way autoed Geo A Jeffers from Ruble to Akron Monday where Mr Jeffers took the train to Sioux Falls to attend a convention Harry
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George Ahrens
Mary
Dakota
Kanago
Adaville
Mohr Family Reunion at Buffalo North Dakota
The Mohr family met for its biannual reunion at A W Mohrs home in Buffalo North Dakota. Mother Mohr of Wall Lake Iowa led twenty six members including H H Mohr and family from Pierce Nebraska and C F Mohr from Fargo North Dakota. The gathering featured travels by auto to view the country and guests from Manning Iowa and Westfield Iowa. All except J H D Gray and Myron Gray of Manning attended.
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Mohr
Buffalo
North
Dakota
The
Express
A. W. Mohr
Lee
Pierce
Nebr
BE. C. F. Mohr
Carl
Theodore
Westfield
Iowa
H. D. Mohr
Lyle
Roy
Akron
G. A. Mohr
Harry and
Laverne
Wall Lake
J. H. D. Gray
Manning
C. F. Mohr
Fargo
N. D
A. L Brande
Winnifred
G. F. Mohr
Cc. F. Mohr
Myron
A. W. ‘Mohr
Edna
Mabel
Portland Township school board to employ teachers
Residents with children to attend Stony Point or Searls schools in Portland township must attend the Independent District meeting at Searls school house on Saturday July 16 1910 at 1 p m to appoint teachers for the coming year. If no notice is received, teachers will not be employed. CHAS WILLER President of Board.
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Stony Point
Searls
Portland Township
Independent District of
Portland
Chas. Willer
M. E. Church Announces Sunday Sermons Akron
Pastor J. S. Bain plans return to Akron to fill the pulpit Sunday July 10 with morning sermon titled The Commonplace Life and evening message Oliver Cromwell Gods Man. All are invited to attend.
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Akron
Oliver Cromwell
God
J. S. Bain
Akron Fourth Celebration Shines With Parade and Victory
Akron hosted a clear and orderly Glorious Fourth featuring a grand parade with Uncle Sam and Columbia, a patriotic program led by Attorney Thomas McInerney, a strong baseball win over Hawarden 11 to 0, and festive events across the town. Millette dominate d the mound. Hawarden offered little offense as Akron claimed a second shutout this season. Fireworks, races, and a dance followed, while one spectator, Miss Anna Jenkins, suffered a wrist gash from a stray spark but received prompt care.
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Akron
Hawarden
Chatsworth
Stanley Burrill
Maverette _ Beck
Uncle Sam
Columbia
United States
C. Spittle
Dave Guillaume
James Myers
Clyde Meredith
Florence Page
BR. ¥.Killgore
D. K. Hurley
T. L. Burnight, Jr
F. J. Swanson
Thos. McInerny
Elk Point
Lamoureux
Will Pendleton
Ed. Lamoureux
Running
Sorenson
Schwieson
Frank Neal
Frank Smith
Rollo Baker
Vernon
Johnnie Johnson
Verne Swift
Bert Whitney
Alvin Bly
Ross Weldon
Ed. Koppert
Tug
South Dakota
Iowa
Anna Jenkins
Akron Hawks Lose To Hawarden In Controversial Game
Akron opened with four runs but Hawarden rallied with five in the eighth and two in the ninth to win 7 to 6. Umpire calls and balks marred the contest as Hawarden’s Meeter and Akron’s Ervin dominated early, with Sedgwick ruled out and later ejected after a disputed call.
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Akron
Hawarden
Mann
Mulette
Earl Ervin
Sedgwick
Umps
Death of Herman Clausen 2 year old in city home
Herman Clausen died at home on Tuesday July 5 1910 aged 2 years 7 months 27 days after a nut lodged in his wind pipe and settled on his lung. An operation offered no relief. Funeral today conducted by Rev F Meske at the German Lutheran church with interment in Preston township cemetery.
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Herman
Herman Clausen
F. Meske
Preston Township
Meets' Mysterious Death Near George Iowa
William Crook, a former farm resident west of here, died after being found beside the Illinois Central track one mile west of George. He had fatal head wounds and died before he could explain the injuries. Speculation centers on accidental train strike versus foul play.
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Moore
George
Iowa
William Crook
Here
E. W. Sargent
Leeds
Sioux’ City
Cook
Born A Son To Mr And Mrs Styles Of This City
A son was born to Mr and Mrs A D Styles of this city on Sunday July 3. The announcement records the birth and family names in a concise local notice.
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A. D. Styles
Storks Nest Observation at English Grounds
A writer recalls a Dutch acquaintance who built an iron framed receptacle for storks near his window. A solitary bird first inspected the frame, later a married pair occupied the nest and raised young. Storks have no voice and greet each other with rapid klappering of their red mandibles.
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Benedict
Greenwich Meridian and Standard Time in the United States
The article explains how longitude defines time differences from Greenwich and how US standard time meridians at 60, 75, 90, 105, and 120 degrees west create time zones that are four to eight hours earlier than Greenwich. It notes noon occurs first at western meridians and later at eastern ones as the sun moves east to west.
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Greenwich
United States
New York
Laugh and Grow Fat Says Doctor on Laughter
A physician notes laughter affects the body by dilating arteries and speeding heart rate, increasing blood flow to tissues and brain. He argues laughter promotes vital processes, boosts nutrient delivery, removes waste, and dispels gloom.
The Origin of the Mastiff
The article discusses conflicting theories on the word mastiff origin. Some trace to Italian mastino or French mastin meaning large, evolving to masty as an East Anglian term for big, then to the modern form. Others link to the old German masten meaning to fatten, noting the dog’s perceived bulk.
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London Bield
Restaurant proprietor and friend discuss tough steaks
In a Chicago News snippet a friend of a restaurant owner laments a perceived shame. The proprietor asks what is shameful and the friend replies that the waitress endures tough steaks for patrons. The proprietor proudly notes he pays her extra as she is attractive, joking that one man would quit if the steaks were so tough they pulled his teeth.
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Chicago News
Myrtle's Cage of Mice Act Delights Vaudeville Audience
The Eternal Feminine notes Myrtle has soared on the vaudeville stage with an instant hit. Her act features a daring performance singing inside a cage of mice, drawing lively crowd reaction at Lipplecott's venue.
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Myrtle
Lipplecott
Adversity Is the First Path to Truth Byron Quote
Byron declares adversity as a gateway to truth. A brief quotation emphasizes struggle as a step to insight. The note presents a reflective fragment attributed to the poet, urging endurance and honesty through hardship.
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Byron
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