Clermont Weekend Guests and Fair Participation Mentioned
Clermont residents hosted and visited relatives across towns including Oelwein Garnaville Waterville and Cedar Falls. Mabel Knudson Virginia Johns and local families appear in social visits and dances. Clermont will be represented in the Fayette County Fair allounty program with James Powers Russell Larson and Clermont girls set to perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Fayette County
James Powers
Russell Larson
Philadelphia Outranks New York as First Census Tallies
Philadelphia led the young United States as the largest city when the first census was taken in 1700, reporting a population of 42,444 while New York stood at 83,19L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
United States
Montauk Point
Long Taland
Robert Phillips
Otto Scheer
Ground Sloth Skeleton Display at Meld Museum
The Meld museum hosts a rare exhibit featuring the only known complete skeleton of Propothrotherium, a prehistoric South American ground sloth, recently uncovered and curated for public viewing. The display highlights the species’ anatomy and paleontological significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meld
Exrhibit
Seeking Moral Support in Rural Wisdom Voice
Uncle Eben quips on men seeking moral support when they travel seeking advice, noting such acts often hint at contemplating a drastic turn. The line captures a speaker’s wary humor about guidance and self reflection in a rustic setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben
State Fair Cuts Prices in Des Moines for 1926 Exposition
Des Moines Iowa State Fair officials announce drastic price reductions for the ten day event opening August 23. Autos admitted free throughout. under 12 free, 12 to 16 half price. Grandstand seats cut 25 cents. Free campground 120 acre area offers five days at a special two dollar rate. Officials promise the cheapest Midwest vacation this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Midwest
Radio Stars at State Fair headline Des Moines show
Famous radio stars join this year’s Iowa State Fair program on Sunday August 27 in Des Moines Iowa Hiram Hibbee of WLS Barn Dances will headline a big radio show with afternoon and evening performances. The event adds to the fair’s regular Sunday educational and entertainment features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Hiram Higebee
WLS
Sheriff Races at Fair in Des Moines Iowa
Special News notes Frank Sands the famed speed sheriff of Orr Minnesota has joined the Iowa State Fair auto race meets on Friday Aug 25 and Friday Sept 2. The entries feature Sig Haugdahl Gus Schrader Bud Calloway Emory Collins and about sixty top drivers. Eight heats are scheduled for each afternoon at the state fair half mile oval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Frank Sands
Orr
Minnesota
Sig Haugdahl
Gus Schrader
Buddy Calloway
Emory Collins
Night Races to Open Iowa State Fair Lighting
The first night horse racing in Iowa will debut this summer at the Iowa State Fair Des Moines. Races run each night from August 25 to August 31 on a newly illuminated track. Floodlights will mirror those used in baseball and football, marking a sensational attraction at the 1933 fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Midwest
Racing Stars to Compete in Hawkeye Sweep Stakes
Des Moines details reveal Gus Schrader the 1942 dirt track champion will race Emory Collins the Canadian National champion in the Hawkeye Sweep Stakes at the Iowa State Fair Friday Aug 28. Official entries show numerous national record-holders among two days of races Aug 25 and Sept 1 with over fifty Iowa ICA racers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
America
Gus Schrader
Emory Collins
Frank Sands
Buddy Calloway
Big Haugdahl
Shane Fitzgerald
Dilota
Standing
Fear and Dislike Delay Progress Among People
The piece notes that fear and dislike of certain leaders hinder forward movement. It argues that widespread doubt about betters slows collective advancement and shapes public action and sentiment.
Coal Needed to Make Electricity
The electric light and power industry in the United States normally uses 7 700 000 barrels of oil annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Light and Power
United States
Peter Rabbit watches Jerry Muskrat build a house in Muddy Water
In a Little Stories tale, Peter Rabbit doubts Jerry Muskrat is really building a house as mud and water hide progress. Grandfather Frog teases Peter and explains the unseen work below water, urging patience and learning the craft beyond the surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Rabbit
Jerry Muskrat
Peter
Jerry
Grandfather Frog
T. W. Burgean
M Bervios
Mojave Desert Rainfall and High Summer Temperatures
The Mojave Desert records annual rainfall between inches and exposes midday summer temperatures from 70 to 125 degrees. This climatological note highlights extreme heat and arid rainfall patterns in the region.
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Mojave Desert
Alaskan Seals Migrate Between Summer And Winter Homes
Alaska seals migrate seasonally between coastal summer haulouts and offshore winter lairs. Researchers track habits to understand feeding cycles and climate impact on populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Our Belts WI Give Uncle Ab Seys It Doesn't Hurt
A garbled text fragment suggests a quirky or coded local note with unclear meaning and no coherent names or events to anchor a full summary. The readable portions imply a casual remark about tightening something and a comment on size, lacking identifiable people, places, or organizations.
Community Notes From Grand Meadow Area Sunday Activities
Local residents and visitors shared a weekend of family visits and gatherings. Names include Martin Halverson, Clarence Olson, Guat Olson, Ole Blockhus, Esten Landsgard, Norma Cooley, Nels Lyngaas, Dorf Opperud, Cedar Rapids guests Trene and Rita Opperud, Oscar Lind, Vera Mae Olson, Henry Olson, Gilbert Anderson, Adolph Hanson, and many others. The piece lists travels, farm work, anniversaries, and social calls across Clermont, Volga City, Lansing, and nearby towns.
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Charles Wede
Martin Halverson
Mra
Clarence Olson
Qvenson
Guat Olson
Ole Blockhus
Frankville
Halver Olson
Albert
Esten Landsgard
Norma Cooley
Weat Union
Edward Lyngaas
Nels Laxton
Clermont
Nels L
Alphie Thorson
Mya
Quenton
Ole Thorson
Clarice
Jean Aanes
Mellien Loftsgard
Sam Erickson
Arthur Olson
Robert Wharram
Albert Stenerson
van Hook
N. D
Harvel Olson
Herman Buraas
Vernon Olson
Alfred Buraas
Martin Amundson
Eunice
W. Landsgard
Lansing
Arnold Sampson
Lilian Halverson
Carrie Nelson
Gander
Almer Johnson
Gilbert Anderson
Iowa Lews State Pair Baby Health Contest Winners Named
Governor Hammill congratulates two former winners as over 500 Iowa babies prepare to compete for the state title at the Iowa State Fair from August 21. The event highlights the state women's exposition with two large fair buildings dedicated to women’s programs conferences and demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
John Hammill
Iowa
Mormon Settlement Landmarks in Wisconsin History
Two brick houses near Burlington Wisconsin once occupied by farmers became landmarks of the Mormon settlement led by James J. Strang. Built in 1840 the structures stood as the movement moved from Burlington in 1847 after Strang—who later founded a kingdom on Beaver Island in Lake Michigan—left the group.
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Burlington
Wis
King
James Jouse Strang
Strang
Beaver Island
Lake Michigan
U S Far East Patron Purchases Share For America
The United States buys from the Far East key raw materials, securing a notable portion of the nation’s needs. Specifically, a large share of raw silk is sourced from the Far East, alongside a significant fraction of crude rubber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Far East
United States
America
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clermont Enterprise
H. B. Greenley
Iowa Press Association
National Editorial Association
Mabel Knudson
Harvey Nutting
Oelwein
B. L. Crowe
Ira Jones
Garnaville
Clarence Grover
Waterville
R. 8
Henderson
Fred Johns
Virginia
W. R. Blake
Finley Dempster
Cedar Falls
Franz Appelman
Nelson
Marvin
Idamae
C. L. Layton
Cedar Rapids
Mrs. L. L. Carr
Marie McKinley
Chicago
Clermont Directory
Millard
J. C. Anderson General
R. V. Brandt
Clermont, Iowa
DR. I. C. Jerdee
Clermont State Bank
L. L. Carr
Farmers’ Savings Bank
N. H. Nelson
Clermont, Jows
G. H. Hackman
Absiya
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Thor
Thorn Fom
Burgess
I of
Atley Cage
Grand Meadow News
Adolph Hanson
Volga City
John den Her
Tamily
Optometrist
C. W. Heiserman
West Union, Iowa
Elgin Echo
the Buyer’s Guide
Post Office
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