Senator Cummins Backs Parcel Post as Sound Policy
Senator Cummins told the rural letter carriers convention that the recently passed parcels post bill will serve business and country merchants, shielding consumers and preventing unfair competition. He defended government mail distribution, urged protection for small towns, and praised the measure as a sound principle. The report also notes local school attendance and depot employment details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumming
Cummins
Benater Cumming
Aden
Dez Moines
Mitannia
Drs Maines
Chicago
Riot Gall Turned In From Anthon
Anthon police and Correctionville officers rushed to quell a riot sparked by a speeding car and a clash between H B Walling and Marshal Sheffield. Walling reportedly taunted the marshal, who was assaulted as townsfolk turned alarmed, prompting a swift response by local authorities and militia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthon
Watson
Olson
Welsh
Correctionville
Sheffield
H. B. Walling
Glenn Wedgerow
LeMars
Kingsley
Marshal Sheffield
Walling
Watling
Correctionville Bolica
Anthonite Social Lightly Noted In Local Mentions
A long list of residents and visitors is recorded from Anthon and surrounding areas. Names include Mae Weathers, Miss Vava Squires, Miss Alice Hollen, and Mrs. Gusta Glover, with travels to Danbury, Sioux City, and Cedar Rapids. Church and school notes mention the Anthon-LeMars game, the public school start, and local figures visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Weathers
Mae Walling
M. Redding
Fort Dodge
Vava Squires
Alice Hollen
Danbury
Dmett Mahoney
G. A. Hansen
Aice
Charley Walling
Mabel Willette
Waxhia
Alva Smith
Quimby
Claud
Sam Smith
Maquoketa
Opal Griggs
Cedar Rapids
Kate and
Jane Fielding
Onawa
Margaret Ogurman
Mary McNitt
Mary Skahill
Joe Malcolm
Oto
Belle Malcolm
Gusta Glover
Cushing
W. R. Doyle
Mm. McBeath
Sioux City
H. E. Heidelberg
D. J. Hawthorne
Mapleton
Ethel Blair
Rochester
Linn
McBeath
Ith
Discus
Ethel Griffen
Munday
Lawn
Walter Trwnlee
A. R. Whitmer
Rhe Schram
Miss Mary
Woo
Onier
Plorence Riddle
Vin King
Mire Lewix
John Sullivan
Sitc
Jones
Mia
McCormick
Lea
Correctionville
Finter
A. B. Erickson
Stows City
Mya
Miller Family Holds Second Big Reunion at J Harvey Hall
About 75 members gathered for the Miller family reunion at J Harvey hall in Mapleton on Wednesday August 28. Attendees shared meals, visiting, and a reading of the family history noting births and other events, with many relatives listing their hometowns across Iowa Nebraska and Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Family
J. Harvey Hall
B Place
Afr
Ale
Rekenthaler
Cushing
Ho. Hall
Bana
Butcher
Eof Holstein
J. Harvey
Mapleton, Tae
Marlon Booth
Leeds
Tar
Bert Brrr
Iam Ates L. Bogers
Minu
Ste
M. Halk
Seranteh
Tas
Dh Rogers
Ares
Kay
R. Harvey
Battie Creek
L.A. Miller
Anthon
J. E. Iers
Lennox
Taj
Rutan
Cranten
Otis
Tee
G. M. Hell
Cavour
W. C. Halk
Gite
Tolo
B Bexton
Linculn
Myton Miller
Berwyn
Bertha
Mable Rekent Cushing
Madge Breck
Fonda
Guy Miller
Glen Miller
L. Harvey
Herbert Gray
Ase. Harrison
EL Miller
Harry Miller
Fred Jacques
J. J. Anson
Miuses Netti
Ethel Warvey
Fifteen Young Folks to College Farewell Service
At least one Corechionville student and James Robertson of Washta will leave for college this year. Graduation from the high school class of 1917 noted, with a bonfire, sermon, orchestra, violin and vocal selections planned for Sunday evening to honor the departing seniors. The list includes Ide Bower, Constance Paice, Ebread Davis, Walter Schreckroth, Ea Stribley, Karl Shentxnay, Irving Barron, James Fobby, Van Feitus, Tu Moervingside, John V. Madison, Edith Bower, Brookins, Belhet Smith, among others bound for Iowa State, Oberlin, and nearby institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corechionville
James Robertson
Washta
GR. Hull
Congregational Church
Minhood
Fred W. Colvin
Rosalie Bower
The
Jews State University
Ide Bower
Constance Paice
Ebread Davis
Frisk Davis
Walter Schreckroth
Ea. Stribley
Karl Shentxnay
Irving Barron
James Fobby
Iowa State College At
Ames
van Feitus
John V. Madison
Edith Bower
Te Brookins
Mel — IK Fan
Farmers Picnic Next Meeting Promises Busy Turnout
The article announces a farmers picnic and meeting at the opera house next Saturday at 2 p.m. featuring exhibits from Copeland park and a bumper harvest. Government land opening offers grazing land at Lanier Wyre with a public auction September 13 at 3:98 am priced 21.88 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Copeland Park
Tire
Lanier
Wyre
Hemrerckers Uckris
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Great M. W. A. Picnic Set For Wednesday
A large Modern Woodmen of America picnic is planned for Capes UuTs park in Capes, northwest Iowa, next Wednesday afternoon, September 1. Minneapolis organizer John D. L. Sundean will speak at 1 oclock, with a full day of free events, contests, and music though an evening ale night by the local camp. The program includes pie eating, woodman drill, a 75 dollar prize tall game, tug of war, chopping contest, and free coffee, with only the address event priced at 1 cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
Iowa
Capes UuTs Park
John DL. Sundean
Minneapolis
Correcunville
Tooting
Wordman
Sundean
Clonk
Mening
Local Fair Contests Offer Cash Prizes for Races
A county fair lists events including foot races with first prizes of 3 dollars and second prizes of 2 dollars, relay and motorcycle races with 5 and 4 dollars first and second, and a three mile horse race with 5 dollars top prize. Open entries may join all events and hardware store sponsor A. Fairchild promotes participation. Notable boosters include Frank Lee, John Freeman, V Knasch, Bert Watson, A Welsch, Frank W Miller, Joam Borah, and Daniel Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrecom
Fairchild Hardware
Frank Lee
John Freeman
V. Knasch
Bert Watson
A. Welsch
Frank W. Miller
Joam Borah
Daniel Jonea
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Fred C. Freeman
Lewis Woolridge
Gue Barber
Robert Holcomb
Bert Grawberg
Lee Hatheld
Jack Lafferty
Dean Stewart
Leonard & Riordan
Ee Reanbeker
Evwea
CPS
Merchants State Bank
Senator Cummins
O. K
Bettewe
Gil
Moadey
Acain
Domas Wilkolte
Pirreon
Northwestern
Henry Oleon
Geome
Anthon and Vicinity
August Markisen
Yesterdar
S. Peck
Ber
Peck
Chamberlins
Yooker
Moville
Tou
State Bank
People’s Store
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Tegux
Saeceeeie Avis Sar
Schoo
Pri
Kohn 4 Co
Famey
Aci
Ny Rane
Apo
Ceylon
India
iSe
California
M. Mushkin
Sions City
A. W. Seff
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