Early War Medals and Dutch Topography
The article notes that in antiquity Jonathan the high priest led Jews in battle in the third century BCE and received golden buttons as honorary rewards from Alexander, marking the earliest war medals. It explains Netherlands derives from low lands referencing topography with parts below sea level and cites its official name Kingdom of the Netherlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephus
Jonathan
Alexander
Netherlands
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Afton Vicinity Social Roundup Notes Visitors and Local Life
Mrs Earl Zwick reports surrounding families hosting visits in St Elmo Ill and Cherokee Iowa while roads have been graded this week. 4 H members attended Ames convention and plans for July meeting discussed. Several families including the Clows Perry and Stark groups shared meals and picnics, and Joan Mummert plans a visit to Columbia Missouri.
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Herbert
St. Elmo
Ill
Orin
Leo Kelly
A. J. Stoner
Sioux City
George
Earl Zwick
Isaac Clow
Fyrne Wadsley
Gilbert Clow
Gilbert
Wilson Perry
Good Hope
Eric Stark
Paullina
Joe Kastengren
Albert Johnson Home
Aurelia
Joan Mummert
Rutledge
Columbia
Bernice Hill
Henry Stevens
Cherokee
Clifford Lewis
Jackson
Mississippi
Victor Swanson
Paul Stienkek
Irvin Hahn
Kathleen Grashoff
Ames
Marie Anderson
Betty Jo Gates
Cedar Falls
Marjorie Parrott
Buena Vista
Oscar Lewis
Newell
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs August Mueller Pioneer Resident
Mrs. August Mueller, 74, longtime Hanover pioneer now residing in Galva, died at home Thursday June 15 after years of poor health. She is survived by her husband and three daughters. Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 at the home and 2 at St John’s Lutheran Galva with burial in Hanover cemetery. Pallbearers were six grandchildren. Neighbors and friends attended farewell gatherings as the Peterssons moved to Alta and other community notices noted visits, ice cream treats, and the St Johns Aid annual picnic with fishing pond on church grounds.
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August Mueller
Galva
Mueller
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Hanover
Herman Bumann
Henry Nelson
Aurelia
Oscar Peterson
Alta
Charles Zwemke
Peterson
Selma Fick
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Wilbert Otto
Harold Poller
Ata
Walter Plog
John Roth
Prof. Schmidt of
Spencer
Prof Ludwig
August Miller
St. John’s Aid
Handel Composed Messiah In 24 Days In Dublin Premiere
The Etude notes Handel began the oratorio Messiah on August 22, 1741. The first part completed August 28, second part September 8, third part September 12. Instrumentation finished by September 15. The work premiered April 18, 1742, at the Music Hall Fishamble Street Dublin Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music
Fishamble Street
Dublin
Ireland
Fairy tale doubts fade as Katherine finds city life
Katherine Arnold, guided by her practical aunt Agnes Raymond, moves from rural Marin County to San Francisco. Agnes urges immersion in art and culture while Katherine resists country chores and insists on remaining single. She falls for Jim Jackson but fears city life before embracing new experiences.
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Katherine Arnold
Agnes Raymond
Katherine
Agnes
Sicily
Marin County
California
San Francisco
Harry
Ambrose
Jim Jackson
Jim
Iowa Leaders Face Funds Gap and Party Tensions
The article outlines Senator Herring's push for a one day session to pass a dependent children aid bill to qualify Iowa for matching federal funds. It notes past failures under 1935 1939 and 1987 administrations and mentions Young Republican discontent over job appointments. It also reports on the gasoline tax refund division's rapid growth under Treasurer Bagley with projections for 350 000 applications and about 2.6 million dollars in refunds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gress
Wilson
Washington
Iowa
Herring
Senate
House Appropriations Committee
House Appropriations
American Legion and
Parent-Teacher Association
Nelson G. Kraschel
Young Republican League of Iowa
Central Committee
State House
State Treasurer’s Office
W. G. C. Bagley
War of Devolution Named for Louis XIV Claims in 1667 68
The War of Devolution refers to the conflict of 1667 to 1668 over Spanish territories claimed by Louis XIV through his wife Maria Theresa. The ownership of those territories was argued to have devolved to him by marriage.
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Louis XIV
Maria Theresa
British Navy Rank Order
A historical note lists the British naval rank sequence from Admiral of the Fleet down to Midshipman, including admiral, vice admiral, rear admiral, captain, commander, lieutenant commander, lieutenant, and sub lieutenant.
Sheriff's Sale Notice in Cherokee County Iowa 1939
Public notice of a sheriff sale by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company versus George H Larson and Lydia Larson. The property includes part of the West Half Section 12 Township 91 North Range 89 West containing about 314.6 acres with an exception of a described tract. Sale at Cherokee County Courthouse on July 7 1939 at 10 AM for cash to satisfy a 1939 judgment plus costs.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
New York City
George H. Larson
District Court
Cherokee County
A. D
Lydia Larson
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Association of Iowa
Iowa
Towit
Illinois Central Railroad
Sec
Court House
Cherokee
Edison Outsmarted by Boston Telegraphers Joke
The tale recalls young Thomas Edison starting as a telegraph operator in Boston. Several veteran operators staged a rapid-fire test from New York to rattle him, but Edison mirrored the flood of signals and replied faster, revealing his quick wit and skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fote Bach
Boston
Thomas Addison
Edison
New York
The London Temple and the Inns of Court history
The term Temple in England refers to barristers and law students residences. Inner Temple and Middle Temple are two of the four Inns of Court. They occupy sites linked to the Order of Knights Templars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Temple
Temple
England
Inner Temple
Middle Temple
Inns of Court
Order of Knights Templars
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Lumbeco
B. F. Ruppert
Mgr
Cherokee State Bank
Cherokee Central Trust & Savings Bank
Cherokee Steele State Bank
Cherokee Cleghorn State Bank
Cleghorn Central Trust & Savings Bank
Washta
Farmers State Bank
Marcus
Sears
Carlson’s Dairy
Quimby, Iowa
Wayne Kirkpatrick
Bud Fogleman
Chamberlin Bldg
LEE Protein
Reggy Martin
Gustison & Johnson Gar
Relia
Wimple Valley Mutual Insurance Association of
Geo. E. Blanch
H. H. Lackin
Geo. E. Blanth
W. F. Hickey
The
Whitney Elev
W. A. Liebsch
Stewart-Warner
Sentinel
Don R. Hankens
Larson’s
State Bank
Winfred Moulton
Aurelia, Iowa
Afton
Irene Zwemke
Sheriff's Sale
A. N. Tilton
Aheriff
Towa
American Legion
Alta, Iowa
Free Street
Modern Dance
Hal Stewart
Rain Or
Tony Galento
Joe Lewis
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