19 Dec 1925
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Newspaper
Cedar Valley Daily Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1925
Page
1
A reader warns that Sit Hospital’s closing will burden residents and threaten civic pride. The piece urges collective action before January to prevent the city from accepting the loss, calling for unity and decisive steps to keep hospital services open.
A Damascus dispatch describes widespread destruction from French artillery, laments the loss of century old bazaars and architecture, and notes a declining population. The article argues Damascus history dates before Rome and Bible stories, contrasting its heritage with modern warfare.
An editorial emphasizes that success comes from diligence and thrift, warning against reliance on relief laws. It argues that legislation rarely spurs prosperity, citing history of well-governed nations with few laws and urging Iowa to embrace work over welfare.
Readable fragments show a long list of names labeled as gr. jury witnesses and other roles alongside numerous entries for poor provisions, coroner and clerk expenses, cattle losses, home repairs, and various supplies. The document catalogues individuals such as Fisher Homer, Happel Adam, Glenn C J, Harper Jake, Higley Chem Co, Hartman Grocery Co, and many others tied to witness, repair, or financial entries within county operations.
The Benton County board of supervisors held special sessions in December 1925 with bids read for refunding bonds and bridge material. Geoge Betchell Co. won the refunding bid at 2% premium, and T. H. Dalby Lumber Co. won the lumber contract for bridge work after approvals.
Ernie Nation Jr and Vernis Bradfeldt wed at Geneseo church with Rev. A R Grant presiding at 10 45 am The ceremony used a ring exchange Attendants were Miss Nation and Miss Blanche Bradfeldt Afterward the couple hosted a wedding dinner at the bride’s home They plan housekeeping on the Andrew McElhenney farm Also noted are holiday visits by local residents and social club gatherings including the K K club at Rodney Speer home and Farm Bureau Sewing club meeting at Mrs Merie Draper’s home
Chelsea reports Belle Plaine visitors including Mr and Mrs Wilbur McNall and Miss Marjorie McNall. Roy Ryan marked his second birthday with relatives and friends, gifts and a luncheon. Several locals traveled or returned from visits, hospital stays, or relocations. The J W Manatt home sold to John Benda with future move planned. An Exchange quote urges pessimists to seek truth and not dwell on gloom.
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