Diamond Center social notes and local visits
Andrew Peterson of Sioux City called in Diamond on Thursday. Ben Galvin family hosted Sunday callers at their home. Della Peterson and Elmer Swanson attended the Pilot Rock plowing match near Cherokee on Wednesday. Fae Fraser Mary Newcomb and Etta Brinkman visited Will Haight home Tuesday. Arnold Niemeier visited Ben Galvin Sunday evening. Margueritte Haight returned from Cherokee to Diamond after ten months with the Hosmer family. Doris Frank teaches at district No. 5 in Afton township. Annetta O’Meara returned home from Sargent Bluffs for the weekend. Herman Linquist Charley Smith visited Mrs Streed in Galva Tuesday. Will Haight family visited H H Williams in Galva. The county builds a new Maple River bridge south of Diamond No. 8 schoolhouse. Watch your subscription date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Peterson
Sioux City
Diamond
Ben Galvin
Louis Fritz
Della Peterson
Elmer Swanson
Pilot Rock
Cherokee
Fae Fraser
Mary
W. C. Newcomb
Aurelia
Etta Brinkman
Rockford
Linois
Will Haight
Arnold Niemeier
Margueritte Haight
W. EF. Hosmer
Doris Frank
Afton Township
Annetta O’meara
Sargent Bluffs
Herman Linquist
Charley Smith
Linquist
Eric Streed
Galva
Margueritte
M. V. Haight
H. H. Williams
Maple River
Diamond No. 8
Wealthy patron hires artist for country mansion portrait
A rich man commissions a portrait for his new estate. The artist omits the owner in the scene and offers a joke about payment. The owner retorts that he will be paid when he comes out to write the cheque, implying a delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comre Sion
Walt
Masashi
Ver Cook Prices Unknown in Household Speech
A garbled OCR snippet shows fragmented phrases about a person named Ver Cook and a household scene. The readable items reference price and recognition but lack coherent context or complete names, places, or dates. The brief item notes unclear dialogue and unnamed individuals.
Why steam escapes a kettle spout in simple questions
A parent asks a boy why steam exits a kettle spout and his son answers that the steam is the water turning to vapor as it boils, enabling the mother to read letters before they are ready. The exchange appears in London Answers Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Answers Magazine
Lord Provost Recites Town Death Rate Remark
An Edinburgh event recounts a councilor's address to constituents about a death-rate figure of 12.9. An elector asks for meaning and the reply clarifies that 12 died and nine at the point of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Unclear Dialogue Sparks Memorable Exchange
Fragmentary lines show a playful if cryptic exchange about a performance and romantic tension. The speakers Mary and Chiara engage with bold imagery as they tease about prowess and pursuit, revealing character dynamics in a vivid, if opaque, moment.
Paper Minister Concludes Odd Scottish Sermon
A new Scottish minister faces a rough welcome as the beadle tests him with a riddle about a “paper” minister. The exchange prompts laughter and the clergyman explains he usually reads his discourse, while locals wonder where the paper ends.
Wilkinson and the Railway Ticket Quip
A neighbor jokes with Wilkinson about catching two fish and the exchange turns to travel class. The ticket examiner scolds a woman for traveling first class with a tiny ticket, then jokes about the director’s wives, claiming she could not travel as the director’s only wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck
This Generation Vase Drops At Long Family Line
A humorous quip in the Houston Rotary Bulletin notes a little girl telling her mother that the family vase has finally dropped to this generation, highlighting a generational heirloom gag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Rotary Bulletin
Misunderstood Exchange Ends In Gossip Across Town
Two women argued loudly then one told a friend that Dodowt dike Pansy is not fair, while the other agreed she is dying to help, revealing a tangle of personal jabs and rumors.
Wild Night With Mr Wizzy Ends In Bed
Landlady reports Mr Wizzy rose briefly for a bath then returned to bed after a wild night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wizzy
Sterniy
Old Jealous Clara Read Bill Hke a Book
Clara and Sara joke about reading small type, comparing effort and wit. The fragment hints at a playful exchange and literary curiosity amid social chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Bill Hke
Sara
East Afton and Elk Social News Highlights
Mrs. Wm Booth reports relatives in Des Moines state fair trip. Karol Gard visited Pipestone relatives. Council Bluffs trip sends Wayne to school. Booth, Stieneke families guests in Aurelia Ray Hines home. Hines of Aurelia and Sioux City visited Waldo and Erickson homes. Labor Day picnic at Sutherland attended. Ed Erickson of Cherokee visited Conley Brickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Erickson
Des Moines
Karol Gard
Pipestone
Minnesota
Albert Meyer
Ronald
Wayne
Henry Glane
Aurelia
Council Bluffs
W. M. Booth
Alfred Stieneke
Ray Hines
M. Hines
Fae Hines
Sioux City
Albert Waldo
Conley Erickson
Sutherland
Ed Erickson
Cherokee
Conley Brickson
Death Valley Sealed as Ancient Lake Bed Hypothesis
The article argues Death Valley California was once a lake bed with an ancient water-tine traced along enclosing mountains at GOA feet, the valley bottom 76 feet below sea level, and strong Pacific winds stripping moisture before reaching the valley. It notes the borax deposits are important but harsh conditions make labor near impossible without water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death Valley
California
Pacific
Pye Valley
Aurelia council reviews budget and orders taxes paid
Aurelia Iowa council adjourned and special sessions in 1936 reviewed budget estimates. Taxes were levied as published. Special bonds and lighting cable orders discussed with Roy Hill of Carleton Belt Co. Final 1936 minutes list bills across multiple funds and adjournments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Iowa
Port
Mummbert
Jordan
Daniels
Grashoff
Grienke
Abesent
Aurelia Sentinel
Roy Hill
Carleton Belt Company
Walter G. Port
H. H. Deyloff
Mummert
Main Street
General Fund Library Ass
L. Stutz
Loren Johnson
League of In. Mun
Gustafson & Johnson
E. C. Lighter
Mummert Hyde. Co
Water Fund P. V. Clover
Robert Thompson
Robert Groff
Robert Johnson
Bert Nielsen
Glen Mathews
G. F. Scott
Cemetery Fund
Joe Whitney
Percy Russell
Aurelia Motor Co
Rh. O. Watts
Aurelia Council Reaches Water Rate Contract With Iowa Public Service Co
Minutes show the Aurelia Iowa council accepts a contract cutting pumping water energy from 34 to 3 cents per KWH. Mayor Port signs for the town. Meetings from August 7 to August 14 1936 note pavement work drainage tile plans and cement slab disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Miller
Iowa Public Ser. Co
Iowa Public Service Co
Aurelia
Walter G. Port
H. H. Deyloff
Iowa
Port
Grienke
Jordan
Grashoff
Mummert
Daniels
R. T. Hill
Carleton Belt Company
Second Street
Pearl Street
Union Construction Company
Second
Pearl Streets
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Atice Faye
Adolphe Menjou
Jted Healy
Ratoff
Dpatsy Kelly
Michael Whalen
Ritz Brothers
Diamond Center
Mrs. Wm. Haight
W. L
Adams
Fas
Adlerika
Frank Ke, Pratt
A. H. Eddy
Aurelia, Iowa
Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association
Cherokee County
Geo. E. Blanch
H. H. Lockin
W. F. Hickey
R’s
Little Wa
Owas Leaening
Chiara
Wilkinson
Cate
East Afton & Elk
Wm. Booth
Council Proceedings
T. R.ctrace
Porter
Cadahys
W. E. Simonsen
Arthur Brown
O. K. Simonsen
Dr. Winfred Moulton
W. G. Port
Stiner
Aurelia School House Corner
Alta
Poland
China
McCormick Deering
John Deere
Cedar Chest
Philco Radio
Hedman
Mantel Lamp
Glen Stiner
Bud Lyman
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