De Union Picnic and Community News in Wadena
The sixth annual De Union gathering included a Will White picnic style event with many attendees. Officers were elected and numerous local families and visitors listed as guests and entertainers, plus updates on school opening and reunion news across Fayette County Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vis- Walters
Nest
Zeb D Dent
Jenni Alla Leonhart
Bert Colyer
Hamlet
N.C
Bugg Minge
Jon Ralph Kendale
Cait
John Thee
Wanda Shaffer
Milo Whittenbaugn
Gehwein
Reuben Harvey
Fayette
Lyle Jennings
Kenneth
Henry Jennings
Cifford Jennings
Gran Follen
Oran Walters
Eldy
Volga
Earl Watters
Lloyd Walter
Orpha Walters
Arlington
H. E. Welle
Earl
Maquoketa
Ted Welch
Maynard
Adulph Weber Ang
Glen Minger
Oscar Honsherner
Geo. Jennings
S. M. Jennings
Keith
Thad Walton
Nina Davi
Roy Leonnart
Will Whittenbaugh
Francs Whittenbaugh
Zech Davie
Wadena
Joy Jennings
Newton
Emme Jennings
Rudy Minger
Ralph
Glendale
Calif
Mra
Ebenezer
Denver
Yowa
Clifford Jennings
A. G. Herrling
Mike Tynan
Iowa City
C. L. Gell
Salem
Oregon
Kansas City
Burdena Moore
Carmen Seedorff
Lyle Herrling
Baby
Minneapolis
Minn
Myra ,Ainaworth
Cedar Rapids
H. B. Peterman
G. P. Clark
Dawson Clark
Dorothy
Betty Epeneter
Mre
Fred Heiden
Nellie
Stella Jones
Vauhon
Lyal
Robert Whit
Bill Corbett
Ole Larson
Pipestone
Emma Jennings
Richard Aeschliman
Will Flanagan
Francis Little
Katie O'Harren
Margaret O'Harren
New Hampton
Fayette county health champ Thelma Martin named
Thelma Martin of Harlan township won Fayette county healthiest club girl, scoring 98.9 in the annual contest judged by Dr. Elizabeth Smith Kennedy and Dr. J. D. Parker on Friday in Fayette. Jean Eleanor Hutchinson of Union township and Marie Dennier of Pleasant Valley township tied for second with 97.9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Martin
Harlan Township
Fayette County
Elizabeth Smith Kennedy
J.D. Parker
Fayette
Thelma
Jean Eleanor Hutchinson
Union Township
Marie Dennier
Pleasant Valley Township
Plepic and the Pique Nique in Mab Language History
The text discusses the Mab language form Plepic and traces it to the French pique nique as a fashionable open air party where guests contributed to refreshments. It notes uncertainty in the origin and notes the transition of the term into Mab usage.
Fayette County Court News Highlights School Repairs and Local Crimes
Fayette County Sup L G Meyer notes many Fayette schools repaired during vacation with a new Windsor No 5 building and basement work in Banks township. Fremont to vote Sept 8 on a new school. Paul Lopez of Oelwein arrested for grand larceny after alleged brass theft from dead engines. Nick Vesch serves ten days in jail for intoxication. Recent marriage licenses issued for Elgin Clermont Westgate Hawkeye and Stanley couples. Old age pension tax payments continue with 10 175 paid so far.
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Sup
L. G. Meyer
Fayette County
Windsor No. 5
Banks Township
Fremont Township
Paul Lopez
Oelwein
Chicago Great Western Railroad Company
Nick Vesch
District Court
Clarence Muehlethaler
Elgin
Helen Baechler
Alfred B. Baechler
Anna Mie Heas
Clermont
Walter Koch
Hawkeye
Leota Schultz
Westgate
Harry H. Weston
Stanley
Caroline B. Klink
Fayette
F. G. Lee
The Pewter Muggers of 1828 Debated Tammany Opponent
A description of the Pewter Muggers, a Democratic faction opposed to the Tammany candidate in 1828. They met at a Frankfort street resort, the name coined by opponents due to pewter mugs.
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Mewter
Democratic Party
Tammany
Frankfort Street
Oldest City in World Tishuensee Bolivia Claimed Founding Debate
A fragmented note asserts Tishuensee in Bolivia as the oldest city, claiming it predates Ur and the pyramids. It mentions founders named St Augustine or Fils, and oddly asserts it is the oldest city in the United States.
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Tishuensee
Bolivia
Peter
St Augrustine
Fils
United States
Currency SerialFFIX: Defective notes replaced with star-numbered bills
Treasury officials report a defect in a print run where the regular serial number is removed and a star-prefixed new serial number is applied. The change affects the currency’s identification while preserving the note’s value and validity.
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Treasury Department
Bloomer Costume Definition Emerges in Dictionary
A new entry in Wetstars Dictionary defines a costume for women. The term dDloomer, not yet introduced, refers to a short skirt and loose trousers laced to the ankles. The definition credits Mrs. Bloomer with the proposed attire.
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Wetstars
The Philosopher Hi Ho's Christown Sage Quote
The Philosopher, called Hi Ho the sage of Christown, defines a philosopher as one who finds comfort for himself and offers his best wishes to all fellow humans in the same pursuit. The remark reflects a community joke about thinkers seeking personal ease while extending goodwill.
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Hi Ho
Christown
U S Immigration Law In Effect Since 1929
The United States immigration law in effect as of July 1 1929 allows about 153 714 alien immigrants to be admitted yearly, compared with 164 667 under the previous law, reflecting tighter limits and changes in annual quotas.
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U. S
United States
Animals Move Toward Light For Food Source
Many marine animals migrate toward illumination, a likely mechanism guiding them to food. The observed behavior suggests light cues influence feeding in various species.
Buffaloes Raided Poles For Telegraphed Defense
In early Western days buffaloes raided poles, prompting spikes to be driven into telegraph poles to stop them from pushing them over.
Medicine Giving Medicine in Care Settings
A brief note reflects on the care challenge of providing medicine to patients, emphasizing the tension between administering treatment and ensuring patient well being. It discusses the responsibility of caregivers in managing dosages, timing, and monitoring for adverse effects.
Canada Youthful Population Surpasses Half of People
Canada has a notably young demographic with more than half of its residents under twenty five. The statistic highlights a large cohort of youths shaping future education, labor markets, and social trends.
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Canada
Three records for life and land in West Elgin
A notice highlights three essential documents to record: marriage birth and real estate transfer. It also advertises Hunsberger and Schori feed house in West Elgin offering twine for corn harvest at 62¢. The ad promotes a large stock of high quality twine ready for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunsberger & Schori Feed House
West Elgin
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Marcie Marie Knutzon
Leta Mavis Koatfor
Wee Union
Fremont Clark
Frank Wetzel
Gretna
Nebr
Millard Elinger
Viting
James Elinger
Exter High Scho
Fayene
Fred Reichert
Pand
Frank Gehring
Mad Frey
M. A. Kingman
Grart
Harkins
Klock’s Island
G. A. Gage
Katie Dodean
Kirkeville
Chaz, Culver
Cad Culver
Liocyd Harkins
Roy Seedorff
June Crandall
John Gwynne
Waterloo
M. A. Gage
Gerald Gage
Lima
Luther Crandall
Mary Henrich
Vida
Howard and Marshall
Lee Lowenberg
Blanche Aeschliman
Edward Croxdale
Cecil Flanagan
Enna Corkery
Erma Rainey
Misa White
Fred Domke
Chicago
Century of Progress
Fere
Iowa
Che
D. W. Bates
Brave of
Herriman
Waders Iowa
Farette County
Clare Whittentaugh
Beers Sheriffs
Norch
Thor. Baldwin
Clare Whittenbaugh
Thos. Baldwin
West Union
Caid Sales
M. M. Cooney
Harlan Twp
Kitty
Nina Wilcox Putnam
Chum
Fayette County Court News
Stoehr Drug Store
Thurs
Lady Grey
J. A. Boleyn
Elgin West Town
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