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Newspaper
Correctionville News
Location
Correctionville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
4
A quirky, fragmentary town column riffs on prayers, peppery wives, and local quirks. It recalls Dr. Cooley on human maturity, Ojibway legends, Christmas prep, and a push to do something meaningful, citing a traveling man and biblical appeal.
A large group of campers spent a week at Chautauqua enjoying ideal weather and camping. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. M D Bush, Mrs S J Wood, J P Brittain and the McBeth sisters, Lloyd Gopaland, Raymond Dubois, Atwell Rogers, Rosene Rogers, Gallen Anderson, Darrell Pollgy Lioy Casey, Wilbur Besley, Flelging Cobb, Clarence Woolridgs, Carl Greiner, Lyte Stribley, Randall Van Houten, Floyd Cutchall, and many others from Anthon, Sioux City, Eldora, and surrounding areas.
Edward Arden and Slax Halle Merritt announce a sale of a 70 bushel manure spreader for 100 dollars. The listing notes the instrument is suitable for farm use and is described in local terms. Woodruff references a party and location FW.
Correctionville area residents travel to lakes and towns, visiting relatives and attending chautauquas. Rev J E Jansen sells a resurrection book. storms bring lightning losses to farms. two horses perish near Fielding as family endures thunder. Social run by Hawkeye Highway group gathers 24 cars from Washta Kingsley Sioux City and Storm Lake, signaling regional community ties.
A jagged note describes a Lake A Wite afternoon ride at the Bradford hotel, where travelers received a free ride on a Stern Lake airride club’s take. They then traveled to Alta for a train, returning in the evening. A pleasant line repeats from those who sent the PP.
Aged man Peter Van Heat faces assault charges in Le' ie, while Antsyautauqua reports a $100 loss but $1,008 in treasury. Storm Lake schools reopen Sept 8 amid injunctions against three Manson drug firms for alleged liquor sales. A Storm Lake cannery was struck by lightning, costing $15,000 in cane and labeling losses. Kingsley Pierson and Washte plan a plowing match on John Irwin Farm with large purses. Holstein club emphasizes Homecoming Day September 10 to mark the town’s 20th incorporation anniversary. Minnie Schaapveld of Lone Tree dies after a sewing incident. Pure food officers target farmers selling adulterated produce. Spirit Lake to erect a $15,000 Methodist church. Marcus Fire destroys a barn and stock on Mose Ames place, with several buildings and supplies lost but livestock saved. Merchants Bank promotes farm loans with quick processing and favorable terms. Correctionville mill set to grind feed twice weekly. The Merchants State Bank showcases robust fire and tornado insurance options.
Attendees T Littlleficid Ian Jones and Claud Metleary spent Saturday at the Kingsley carnival. Mr and Mrs J A Wool Miss Hilda Minkhouse visited relatives Friday and Saturday with aunt Mrs G William Short took Higsen Winnie Frey to Sioux City for treatment.
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