MAPERINGS 20 YEARS AGO REPORTS LOCAL LIFE
A fragmented item list shows social events and local happenings including divorces, school attendance, a new town hall project, fundraising for a night watch, Epworth league activities, and a December debate on public utility control. A livestock note mentions a cow likely to win a fat stock show. An express service begins Moville to Sioux City, with fare and schedule. Local notices include construction and residents’ activities.
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Jack Wallace
Epworth League Lyceum
Debata
W. B. Chapman
M. E. Patterson
N. Jenness
W. W
Holser
Walter Cockburn
Moville
Sioux City
C. Northway
Community Christmas fund appeal and livestock auction
Correctionville News calls for voluntary Christmas fund to help local families with festive gifts and meals. An auction sale at Waveland Stock Farm lists 57 head of registered Short Horn cattle, plus cows, calves, and bulls with breeding details and transport logistics. Proceeds support charity and farm sales.
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Correctionville
Wall Lake
Lake View
Colebolt
Waveland Stock Farm
Golde Prince
Tllinois Central
Town votes on bond issue to buy Talon Light and Power plant
At a town council meeting a special election in January will decide issuing up to 16,0600 dollars in bonds to purchase the Talon Light and Power plant. Support for municipal ownership grows as the old waterworks nears payoff, with Mayor Speaker noting the town’s small plant is strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talon | Light and Power Company
Speaker
Correctionville 8
Fairbanka- Morse
Angie
Munsey
Enjry
Who's Who in Town: Ira Wasley Highlighted
One week late but detailed portrait honors Ira Wasley, a local pivotal figure. The feature recalls his long service, varied roles from bike racing to business, booster club involvement, and loyalty to Iowa while engaging with a Canadian farm interest. The piece celebrates his enduring community presence and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oll Towa
Booster Club
Ira Wasley
Thanksgiving Sermon by Rev McKinley Highlights National Faith
Union Thanksgiving services featured Rev G A McKinley delivering a sermon from Habakkuk urging gratitude beyond wealth. He warned prosperity can dull devotion, praising discipline, moral character, and the enduring legacy of New England’s faithful ancestry amid trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. .A McKinley
Congregational Church
New England
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E. H. Thom
J. A. Prichard
John
Wil Kurtt
Miers
Rock
L. J. Chase
Il. Waught
Louise Meacham
Correctionville News
B.C. Lee
A. Oldson
Col
Fred Reppert
Twogood
Rock Branch
J. C. Short
T Woodruff’s
Woodruff’ Store
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John Kirvhran
Arkanees
Kitmet
Pr Mra
Con
Nae
Dewey
Messay Lomville
Miante Hess and
Mavis
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M’kinley
Bert
Iwternational Livestock Exposition
Chicago
Ill
Rage and Northwestern Railway
Rvisors
Board of County Supervisors
Court House
Woodbury County
Otaite
Peoples’ Store ON
People’s Store
Mushkin & Seff
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