East Afton and Elk Community News Update
Local families across East Afton and Elk report visits and gatherings. Mrs. Fred Weapar and others attend social events. several couples travel to relatives near Kik Point and South Dakota. Residents recall court moves, school matters, and community demonstrations with neighbors visiting in Cher okee and nearby towns.
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Amu Diem
Rend Duisie
Aide Ata Ait
Petion
Divoke Schoo
Monnay Even
Dvs
Boush Amd
Das McGarry Frome ii Gnerukes
LeRoy Goeteeh
Anu Daugiers Spout
Giaiday
Sunaay
Bill Booth
Larkin
Laman Nouvel
Cherokee
Diss
Howard Haight
Ray Hines
Bill Booth Keane
Congregational Church preacher Edwin Trigg to lead Sunday services
Pastor Edwin Trigg will preach at Sunday morning worship. No Sunday evening services. Christian Endeavor meets at the usual hour.
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Christian Endeavor
Attendees urged to improve turnout and test readiness
Members are asked to maintain attendance, hold more orderly meetings, and aim to pass all tests in the coming weeks. A reminder notes two meetings next Monday night and urges full participation.
Bath Rules for Fourteenth Century Monks Revealed
Regulations from Benwdienhe monasteries show monks bathed twice yearly in thirteenth to fourteenth century Canterbury London Westminster and St Anes tine. Four monks bathed per day with sixty monks total, no Sunday baths, servants assisted, and baths conducted in silence though later relaxed.
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London
Mialand
St. Anestine’s
Canterbury
St. Petes Westminster
Noel Penterast
Westminster
Custon
Evolution of Fire Alarm Systems in 19th Century America
The text traces early fire alert methods from watchtowers and bell towers to telegraph based systems. It notes Channing's 1845 proposal, Rolin's 1850 Morse linked alarms, Boston’s 1802 telegraph plan, New York’s 1869 system, and the spread to 74 cities by 1890. It highlights the Gamewell design as the most widely used and mentions early keyless door patents by Tooker and Suren.
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W. F. Channing
Boston
Advertiser
Charles Rolinson
New York City
New York
Channing
Farmer
Gamewell
America
Tooker
N. H. Suren
Harlequinade Tale Of Falstaff In A Blown Up Suit
In recounting Harlequinade the actor Sir Herbert Tree wore a huge rubber costume for Falstaff and Ellen Terry clashed with him in jokes. A joke escalated when Terry jabbed Tree with a hatpin causing his inflated belly to deflate during a scene.
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Falstaff
Herbert Tree
Constance Collier
Ellen Terry
Terry
Tree
Fragmented text on fish disease and mystery remedies
A garbled OCR passage discusses goldfish diseases and possible treatments, mentioning Betis and various steps. It references timing for recovery and mentions returning something to a location, but details are unclear and many words are unreadable.
Road Map remonts a cryptic plea in a rural scene
In a garbled text fragment a speaker pleads and references a Bible tape while a father and child interact amid unclear names and places. The passage conveys tension and a protective moment within a strained rural setting.
Jury List for April Court Opens in Cherokee County
A long list of trial jurors is published for the April term in Cherokee. Names include A. Bauer, Louise Comey, George Clover, Grace Champion, Ruth Conner, John Butler, Lettie Gano, Harry Howell, George Hoxsie, Edith Marsh, Hy Meyer, Henry Montgomery, Clara McWilliams, Gordon Nixon, Hattie Waldron, Harry Wilson, and R. C. Wixon among others. The notice outlines the schedule and roles for jurors in the upcoming session.
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Cuerokee
Duillh Dengolen
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Agbeu Blunne
Alascus
Grace Champion
Geo. Clover
Aurena
Louise Comey
Washta
Dan Colts
Marcus
Ruth Conner
Co. T. Cunningham
John Buler
Gieguurn
Jas
Gano
Lettie Gano
Quimby
Harry Howell
Aurelia
Geo. Hoxsie
E. D. Hartford
Bert Johnson
Florence Johnson
Frank Lapusky
J. F. Lewis
Carl KR. Little
Edith Marsh
Hy Meyer
Henry Montgomery
Larrabee
Clara McWilliams
Gordon R. Nixon
Ernest Oberg
Bard Farber
Eunice Randall
A. J. Rasmus
J. H. Rupp
Katherine Rupp
Geo. Scott
F. W. Simons
D. J. Spuer
Hattie Waldron
Meriden
Frank Waisa
C. A. Watts
Merle Weicht
Margaret Welch
Frank Werthman
Tred Wilson
R. C. Wixon
Dirty Eggs Cause Much Market Loss
Springtime yields the highest volume of dirty eggs on the market officials from the Tuwa Department of Agriculture report. Muddy yards and poor weather contribute but proper cleaning in hen houses and more nests can reduce losses, says Carl N. Kennedy Assistant Secretary of Agriculture.
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Tuwa Department of Agriculture
Carl N. Kennedy
Assistantecretary of Agriculture
Sale Listings From Aurelia Iowa Ads
Auction and sale notices from Aurelia and nearby Iowa towns list seed corn and yellow dent varieties, farming tools, cattle, and other goods. Listings include contact names and phone numbers with prices per bushel, lots near Luverne and Lakefield, Minnesota area trade.
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Sackstree
Ie Guolussull
Aurelia
Nurih
Artumaaly
Daluslachon
Everett Rice
Dori
Owrm Lake
Lowa
Iowa Northwest Road Plan in Black and White
An Iowa road bond issue debate centers on northwest counties labeled “black.” Proponents say a 100 million bond plan would speed paving and raise northwest roads to state levels once the bonds in other counties are paid. Opponents warn of delays and legal limits, urging a statewide vote by June 2.
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Glenn C. Haynen
Iowa Good Round. Association
Sioux City
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State Highway Department
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Lyse
Iowa General Assembly
Northwest Iowa
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