The Quintuplets of Dionne and a Photographer's Notebook
Pred Davis recalls photographing the Dionne quints in 1934. He describes Yvonne, Annette, Emilie, Cecile, and Marie, the nurses posing the babies, and the mother Mrs Dionne identifying her children. He notes the unique bond with the family and the challenge of capturing their likenesses.
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Follier
Dionne Anne Tublets
Fred Davis
Toronto
Pred Davis
NVA
Davis
Annette
Cecile
Marie
Doctor Dafoe
Mamma Dionne
Watching fifty toes and fingers proves a camera stunt
A photographer details the challenge of photographing many babies after bath time. The process requires fast timing, patient posing, and careful direction as infants move within seconds. A nurse lines them up while the photographer struggles to capture each child before they shift pose. Fred Davis recounts a mischief with a broken window and $100 worth of neck laces.
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Emilie
Colesburg Couple Wed in Saint Patrick's Church
Miss Rosella Wiskus daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Wiskus and Arnold Clemens son of Mr and Mrs Will Clemens were married in St Patrick s Catholic church Tuesday by Rev J H Mayer Attendants were Miss Julia Wiskus and Leo Clemens The couple will reside on the Frank Barnhart farm north of Colesburg
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Colesburg
Rosella Wiskus
J. B. Wiskus
Arnold Clemens
Will Clemens
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
J. H. Mayer
Julia Wiskus
Leo Clemens
Frank Barnhart
Mind and personality insights from 1936 questions
A 1936 feature presents Q and A on memory in wet weather, married couples' differing values, and fear of defeat in boxing. It cites H Hisouzaka via Emily C Davis, Alice McCullough Hunt, and Ernest Hemingway, discussing psychology, habit, and adrenaline effects.
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H. Hisouzaka
Emily C. Davis
Science News
Alice McCullough Hunt
Denver University
Ernest Hemingway
Esquire
Max Baer
Joe Louis
Hemingway
Max
Absent minded weather noted in old newspaper chatter
The excerpt jokes about blaming forgetfulness on weather and a faulty map. It reflects a lighthearted take on weather forecasting and everyday misplacements, suggesting readers overlook minor lapses when the forecast is clear.
Mrs Herman Me seke Dies at 83 in Lowden
Mrs Herman Me seke, 83, died after a several weeks illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran church with Rev H Maas officiating. She is survived by her husband and two sons Henry and William at home.
Pastor leaves local church for Oklahoma City pastorate
Dr. A. M. Jayne pastor of St. Pauls Methodist is called to lead First Methodist in Oklahoma City. J. F. Leefers, longtime building contractor and insurer, died yesterday at his home. John and R. McLane departed for Seattle and Vernon McClung headed to Los Angeles to attend USC in the fall.
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A. M. Jayne
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
First Methodist
Oklahoma City
Okla
J. F. Leefers
John and
R. McLane
Seattle
Wash
Vernon McClung
Los Angeles
Calif
University of Southern California
Ten story office plan for Dows site announced
Plans show a ten story office building on the Dows site at Sec ond avenue and Second street with a $300000 cost Col W G Dows announced. Arthur E Larimer former Cedar Rapids resident now Honolulu Y M C A secretary was elected secretary of the central association Craig Jones dean of West Virginia law is visiting his parents Rev and Mrs J B Jones of Marion Prof C T Hickok Coe college economics head will go east to aid Dr S G Pattison in a financial drive.
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Dows
Second Avenue
Second Street
Col. W. G. Dows
Arthur E. Larimer
Cedar Rapids
Men’s Department
Honolulu
H. I
Central Association
Craig Jones
Law School
West Virginia University
J. B. Jones
Marion
C. T. Hickok
Coe College
S. G. Pattison
Tragic Domestic Fire Claims Four Year Old Rose Volepka
February 5 1906 tragedy in a residence as four year old Rose Volepka died from a dress fire while her mother was away at a store. The fire is believed to have started from the kitchen stove and burned the child severely.
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Rose Volepka
Anna Kopecky
Fifth Avenue
Charles A. Clark
Portland
W. E. Sanders
South McAllister
Indian Territory
Waterloo exhibitor wins at Cedar Rapids Gladiolus show
Approximately 200 gladiolus bulbs were entered by eight exhibitors at the Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Society two annual bulb show held Tuesday night at the Hotel Roosevelt. Waterloo Bulb Farm won first with 25 points, Rosemont Gardens Cedar Rapids took second with 23, and Vincent Stelcik Cedar Rapids earned third with 15. Judge John G. Reding, assisted by donor Joseph R. Libal, oversaw the judging as many well formed bulbs were displayed.
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Cedar Rapids
Funeral Rites Held for Paul Shebanek at St Marys
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at St Marys church for Paul Shebanek who joined the community Saturday after a several month illness. Rt Rev Msgr Bernard Jacobsmeier presided and the St Marys High School Choir sang at the mass.
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Riverside
St. Mary’s Church
Paul Shebanek
Bernard Jacobsmeier
St. Mary’s High School
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Quins
NEA Service
Yonne
Yvonne
Guins
Hole
SY Albert Edward Wiggam
America
Sadie Myers Shellow
Wircam
the Gazette
Gladiolus Society
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids, IA
ATS Hose
Lengin
Goodrich Soureey Ea
Patty
Mar
Qn Fine Furniture
Hall-Ekfelt
Cedar Rapids & Marion City Railway CO
Sears, Roebuck and CO
Third Avenue SE
Liggett's Drug Store
Second Avenue SE
Kidskins
Iowa
Elecinigstighe
Philco
Atwater Kent
Home Specialty Store
Dial
Penney’s
Marquisette
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