Sunday School Banquet and Meetings Schedule
The article notes a May 2 evening eventing at 7 o clock a banquet for Bible class teachers and officers, with Philathes and Epworth League gatherings planned for May and subsequent Sundays. It mentions Sunday school activities, a hospital fund drive, and a planned play on April 29 or 30 subject to weather, with Jennie H. Anderson as teacher.
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Gudday
Reds
Blues
Mora
Epworth League
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Telegraph’ Herald
Jennie H. Anderson
The Crave For Radio Sparks Massive Spending
Davenport Democrat notes a surge in radio interest as listeners dig deep to fund tuning into broadcasts. Industry makers struggle to meet demand while business in radio devices expands phenomenally, adding millions weekly and attracting thousands of new fans monthly.
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Pittsburgh
Speak & Place
Detroit
Radio Rtas
Davenport
Baptist Church Calendar and Events Notice
Sunday April events include English service at 8 and 218 Sunday School. Prayer meeting at 7 30 p m and 8 p m English service on Wednesday May A 2 am. Ladies Aid Society meets Thursday May 4 at 8 p m with prayer meeting. Choir rehearsal Tuesday May 8 at 8 p m under Young People Society. Film feature Over the Bosnia Highway to be shown. Second figure from the Northern Porter Fort. All invited, no admission, donation collected.
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Baptist Church
Ladies’ Aid Sociery
Thorsday
Our Youngs’ Peoples” Society
Bosnia
Pooifort
Seed corn germination tests urged for farmers
Farmers urged to test their seed corn as many samples show only 70 to 76 percent viability. Officials note mold and moisture cause poor germination. They advise shelling and examining each ear before planting to ensure quality seed.
Forrest J Moore Offered La Porte City School Supt.
Forrest J Moore, formerly of this city and superintendent at Higin last year, has received a flattering offer from the La Porte City school board to take their superintendent position for next year. He is presently studying law at the state university and has not decided on the offer.
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Forrest J. Moore
Clty
la Porte City
Forrest
The
State University
Teal
Fayetts County Union
Dogs Attention Run Growl Bark Snap or Bite Number 1022
The notice warns dogs to avoid dangerous behavior to protect owners and save fines totaling 1.15 dollars due May 10 1922. It advises consulting a banker or a public notary and applying before delinquency is publicized. County Auditor G F Chambers signs the alert.
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G. F. Chambers
Notice of unsettled debts for the late O. lzheo Behmid
Indebted persons are notified that all counts must be settled promptly at once. Prompt attention to the matter will be greatly appreciated. Acquaintance can be found at the harness shop J. O. Behmid.
Local notes from West Union relate community visits and gatherings
Mrs Mervin Brown traveled to West Union for printing duties while Elmer Boyer and Mrs Herman visited Union. The Craft family hosted friends and relatives including Sarah Helms and Biba Tripp in various home visits. Other residents, such as John Craft Jr and Harry Miller, spent time with kin in West Union and Elgin noted visits over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford Viems
Mervin Brown
West Union Printey
DH Craft
Union
Elmer Boyer
Herman
Bigin
Mle Grimes
Sarah Helms
Biba Tripp
Barn Baechfear Elgin
Melvin Boyer
Fl- Power
Harry Miller
Elgin
Mathews
Ariel Mtr
Arthur Craft
John Ne
West Union
Irs
Frank
Onions Planted This Week by St Ansgar Growers
Onion growers at St Ansgar began seeding this week despite rain and wind from pro grease hindered some. They estimate about 460 acres of onions will be sown this year. F J work and A Gilbertaan, the latest growers, expect to plant 75 acres or more each. T B Hume is using a motor seeder that seeds three rows at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ansgar
FJ. Work
A. ©. Gilbertaan
T. B. Hume
Operetta and town notes broken into April events
An April program at the Opera House advertises a nut themed operetta for April 28 with admission at 40 cents. The town reports Richard Dorn leasing his barber shop to R W Crandall who will assume the business next Monday with his family moving here. The Reicherts plan a new home on Franklin Street, Fred Reichert and wife relocate to Higgin, and Mrs Luce returns from Oelwein after illness. High School football opened with a loss to Frederickburg 15 2, and real estate shows Mary Goetz selling land to Q Enosland fe 14-19-7 for 800. Charles Gruver missed work due to illness. Community notes include visits to West Union and a greeting for the Bopp family returning from California.
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Richard Dorn
R. W. Crandall
Mr. Crandall
Oelwein O
Fayette
Darn
Lesacs
Crandalls
Mr. Dorn
Fred Reichert
Higin
Heve
Kiple
Reicherts
Franklin Street
Residence
W. W. Luce
Oelwein
Bill
Uying
Frederickaburg
Mary Goetz
Q Enosland Fe
Charles Gruver
Tdhograph
Echo
Fred Gehring
Chas
Local notes mix social visits and school plans in district news
Bertha Hofer and Lydia Dennler hosted weekend visitors at the Dennler home while Stephen Roth Haberger and Prank Christen also attended gatherings. District pupils were examined by a county nurse, and Upper Town may gain a wireless concert outfit. Army animals receive compressed food trials in the U.S. and Germany. Des Moines lawn fertilizer costs six dollars per jar, and school notes list dates and an operetta plot.
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Bertha ‘Hofer
Lydia Dennler
Sansoo
Marti
Hanson
Victor
Adolph Hanson
Thos. Hanson
Edwin
Bilon
Alex Baum
Protoo. BR
Lowman
Forts Hobinson
Sam Houston
Bliss
United States
Coblenz
Germany
Canal Zone
Des Moines
Tostness Ys Good Farmers Tale of Wheat and Rent
A quirky verse follows a farmer dealing with a toad of wheat and cheerful tunes as the grower, feeling blue, buys his wife shoes. Rent, doctors, and a travel hint mix with a farm scene as a character lands on Jonhwun Howe’s farm. The piece blends humor and rural life in a dated American press tone.
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Sherman
Rime
Poe
Doctor Carver
Gaver
American Press
Spring House Cleaning Ad and Opera House Notice
Wowen Must Do It Every woman knows that her house has to be cleaned thoroughly every spring. During Winter, dust, dirt and germa accumulate in the corners, wider the rugs, in the curtaina and every place. Just so with your sys tem It should be given a thorough cleansing, purifying every spring HOLWASTAR'S ROCKY MOUNTAIN Tea does the tub stick and autek. Without fat, make every member of the family take it once-a-week during thin month. Can't he heat an Spring Laxative, cleanser, purifier. Especially good for women and children. AR. W. Muhlenthaler. Operetta Bal Bo) at the Opera House tonleht, Frilay.
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Wowen
Holwastar
AR. W. Muhlenthaler
Peter H Gisleson Dies After Operation At Osage
Local obituary records the passing of Peter H Gisleson at Osage following a Sunday evening operation. Born March 18 1866 in Clayton County Iowa he lived on farms in Iowa before moving to Osage in 1921. Survived by wife Clare Olson Gisleson seven children Henry George William Clarence Paulina Pauline dead Olvin two sisters and two brothers. funeral held at home then Osage Lutheran Church with Rev Nilson.
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Peter H. Gisleson
Mr. Giplenan
Clayton County
Iowa
Mme Clare Olson
Bik Point
Oak
Orchard
Osage
Henry
George
William
Clarence
Mise Paulina
Pauline
Olvin
James Capper
Garison
South Dakota
Mra. B. B. Landsgard
Halvor
Ole Gislevon
Echo
Osage Lutheran Church
Rev
Nilson
Osage News
Kneeskern Guilty Of First Degree Murder At Devorah
The jury found B F Kneeskern guilty of first degree murder in the Bir case and sentenced him to the penitentiary. The trial at Devorah featured surprises as the state wrapped its case swiftly, with the defense presenting two days of testimony. Attorneys Sayre Cutting Murphy and Nelson argued the record, while Kneeskern faced Elmer Van Braucklin’s alleged guilt shift claims. The lengthy trial concluded amid close hours and is noted as one of the most sensational murder trials in the region.
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B. F. Kneeskern
Devorah
Bir
Mra. van Hrocklin
Wie
Sayre
Cutting
Elmer van Braucklin
Piate
Kneeskern
Elmer
Atty Murphy
Kle
Nelson
Towa
Registration totals rise as cars near delinquent list
The secretary of state reports over 400000 motor vehicles registered through April 16 with 66000 unlicensed for the year. A $4 penalty is due by May 1. after that cars will be advertised delinquent and, if not licensed within 15 days after ads, the county sheriff may seize and sell the vehicle for the registration fee. Ramsay announced fourth 1924 plates received and about 160000 plates ready for next year. 1023 plates have orange figures on a black background.
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Motor Vehicle Department
Ramsay
Corn Sugar Production Planned by Cedar Rapids Firm
Poylek & Ford, a major Cedar Rapids industrial firm, will add corn sugar to its product line. A new building has just been completed and installation is underway. Manufacture is expected to begin within weeks with an output of about 100000 pounds weekly. A cook is wanted urgently for immediate Evane’ators work.
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Poylek & Ford Company
Cedar Rapids
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W. Butikoter
F. J. Moore
la Porte
Ompany
Renge
Igin Canning Company
Girie
Opera House
Hoery- Valley
Ewig
Tamit
Hettathad
Prine Caaplan
Bul Bui
Ami
Dorothy DeSart
Otto Olason
Joseph Becker
Lawrence Knudtson
Gertrude Hackman
Georgie Meyer
Floyd Knuitson
Clarence Winkler
Ruoehen Lehman
Robert Smith
Josephine DeSart
Kathy Masby
Frieda Miller
Cleo Tapp
Grace Patterson
Lawrence Muehlethaler
Lillie Gruger
Tale DeBart
Amermuth
Cle
Bal Bo
Tonleht
Frilay
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