Christmas Gatherings And Visits Across Community
Christmas touched families across the area with visits and dinners at homes in West Union and Volga City. Many relatives shared holiday meals, including the Rothenberger and Chapman families, while church events at Myrie church drew neighbors for a Christmas program and a community tea. The piece notes a New Year wood-hauling den at Myrie church and emphasizes reflection on the year’s end and communal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edolyh
G. EB Medberry Hong
Relon
Family
Lew Lehman
Hoar Diein
Jarva Robbins and Family
Bb Ware
Chrismas
Kelly Hora
Eeadatpa Hannon
Tately
Perry
Geste
John Kerr
SDF
Shaffer End
Martha Chapman
Gesta
Cosna
Cornwell
Jae
Weil
Ae ‘Roberts
Ed Wenger
Ette
Mike Inn
Nina DeSart
Elgin
Merle
Lester Gahring
Fred
Mia
Ea Gehring
Mra
Sir Gehrne
Biksder
Imyria
Fremont Ogle
Walter Rothenberger
Cornnell
John Probert
Volgm City
John Rothiaberger
Fred Rothilsterger
Walter Rothiiaberger
Mies Ruth
Mies Ruth Remained Over Night. the Christmas Program, and Trea
Myrie Church
Walter Rothsberger
Volga City
Rothsberger
Trials on swearing in early courts spark debate
A fragment from a 19th century piece discusses questions of oath swearing, gender roles, and legal responses in several states. It notes women’s testimonies and the statute’s stance on obscene language, with references to New York, North Carolina, Alabama, and Tennessee. The text mentions John Barleycorn and Lady Niejtions in a broader social context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teahon
Ata
New York
Philadelphia
North
Carglins
Grissen
John Barleyeurm
Lady Niestios
Jake Was Seven Cents Out in Sheep Mischief
Neighbors recall Jake Newton's string of honesty as a prank ends with a missing sheep. He joked a sheep had rumped the fence and gone to Joe's. After finding the dead animal in his pasture, Jake apologized and confessed the ruse to Leslie Feench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
Newton
Joee
Leslie Feench
Artlat-Worke With Wood In Vosges Could Inspire
The article reviews wood artistry by Spingles showing skill with wood types from Europe and beyond. It notes his room filled with varied woods, his detailed finishing methods, and the artist Mr. Sprocher who works with natural wood tones while avoiding finishing paints. It mentions doors and vanes as examples of his craft and lists numerous wood colors and species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vosges Mountains
Apindec
Green Sea
Chinese Laundry Prices Spark Reforms Amid Racial Tensions
The letter discusses laundries raising prices to match a return to normal, noting Bem York trends yet excluding Mr John Chinaman’s shop. It claims older Chinese workers endure cheaper rates while younger Chinese seek higher education, delaying price shifts and affecting laundry tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taka
Waphar Beye
Pnorsasky
Bem
York
John Chinaman
Lawdry
Lae Bing
The Wells Way Gedo and Jack recall Scotland rumor
In a chat about travel and stories, Gedo and Jack discuss a strange claim heard in Scotland about executions. They recount learning that Scots used rope to hang prisoners on a rope, a piece of odd lore prompting disbelief. A separate note mentions a Winster seller collecting 7.50 from a buyer claiming rubber boots bought twenty one years ago on credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winster-selem
Christmas Day Gatherings Across Decorah Area
Residents and families in Decorah and West Union celebrated Christmas with gatherings at homes and churches. Notable visits included Mr. and Mrs. Ira Cherr loo and Albert Dummermith, with emphasis on shared meals and holiday camaraderie. A local tragedy was reported near Trust Township where a 17 year old died from injury after an accidental fall while picking an apple. Community notes mention football honors for Decorah High School and road conditions reported as excellent for travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira‘ Cherrloo
Christman
Albert Dummermith
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Oer Preis
Illyria Church
The
Scotland
London
Jeke Maedsn
Dimner Brumgartner
Meyer Hone
West
Abd
Thow
Ons Es Kalier
North of
Trust
Bondy
Dagus
Raeister
Ail Atate
Jmakes
Bran
Decorah High Wchbol
Baus der
Algrar
Decorah Republicia
Atty
A/G
Bander
Cojer Rapids
nah Thureday_ ang
Turney
Nareg Mable Olson
Fiat
Folka
Sioux City
Wickie
Ietension Service
Bealies _ thin wadant
Posury
Cees
Ait
Ketiilben
Drs Rega
Wee Dled
Geebaae
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