Notice of Estate Sale Authorization in Clermont Illinois
Official notice from Fayette County Iowa names Harold Colliton and others as interested parties in the Thomas Colliton estate. George Peasley seeks court authority to sell real assets including Lots 5 and 6 in Block 81 of Thompson’s Addition to Clermont, minus the west 15 feet conveyed to the State Town, with appraisers and a real estate agent to be hired. Hearing set for January 11, 1937 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fayette County Courthouse, West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Harold Colliton
Floyd Colliton
Bernice Flynn
Earl Colliton
Irene Colliton
Helen Harlow
Robert Colliton
Mary Dickey
Augusta Peasley
Kate Hahn
Charles C. Colliton
George Peasley
Thomas Colliton
District Court
Iowa
Thompson
Clermont
West Union
Tona
Calmont Calendar and Christmas Day Socials Update
January town calendar lists meetings from CLARMONT with OES and St Peters Rosary Society. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Carlin of Colorado and numerous Chicago Davenport visitors. Christmas day gatherings feature multiple families, bridge club high scores, and long awaited family reunions.
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Mrs. Glen. W.chappell
Chicago
Alice and Louise Sullivan
Dunlap, Il
J S. Sullivan
Easy Pleasant Way To Lose Fat Advertisement Claim
An old style ad promises fat loss, energy gains, and health improve ments by taking Kruschen salts. It urges weighing after four weeks, avoiding pastries and fatty foods, and claims safety and fast results for dieters. The sale pitch warns against imitations and promotes a simple morning dose in hot water.
East Luther League New Year's Night Program
The East Clermont Luther League presents a New Year’s program on January 1 at 7:30 p.m. Includes song, scripture reading, prayers, piano solo, vocal duet, readings, Bible verses, remarks, officer election, and annual meeting. A social hour and lunch follow in the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Luther League
East Clermont
Alvin Erickson
Signy Hanson
Lyle Aanes
Ruth Peterson
I Genevieve Anderson
Eleanor Lyngans
Millard Bilden
Irvin Olson
Gunston
West Clermont
West Clermont Luther League Program Event Notes
The West Clermont Luther League held a Sunday program on January 8 featuring a song of selections,Invocation, readings, and guest Rev Gunsten. Social and community notes include visits and Christmas gatherings among local families, with many names and towns across Clermont and surrounding areas mentioned.
Clermont Luth and West and East Churches Weekly Notices
Clermont Luth Church Highland hosts Sunday January 3 with divine services at 10 30 oclock and a Christmas tree festival and program. West Church Priscilla Working Band meets January 6 hosted by Mrs B E Bilden Agnes Bilden Mrs Oscar Reierson and Mrs Geo Washburn. East Church Mission Society meets January 7 hosted by Mrs Elmer Larson Mrs Ole Thorson Mrs Clarence Olson and Mrs Nina Olson. A happy prosperous New Year to all. G Gunsten Pastor.
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Highland Church
Y West Church
Priscilla Working Band
B. E. Bilden
Agnes Bilden
Oscar Reierson
Geo. Washburn
East Church
The
Mission Society
Elmer Larson
Ole Thorson
Clarence Olson
Pigeon Races At Clermont Union Church Meeting
Clermont Union Church hosts worship led by J J Snyder with Mrs Wm Nelson at the piano at 7 30 pm The event highlights a pigeon race for young birds with about one third failing to finish and greater losses in storms, noting fewer losses among older pigeons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J. J. Snyder
Wm. Nelson
Liked Colors In Ancient Egyptian Temple Walls
Ancient Egyptians covered temple interiors with vivid red yellow and blue decorations and abundant gold. The bold palette, seen in dim hall light, created a dramatic Midi effect that seems garish to modern eyes.
Compass use contrasts ancient cultures
The Jewish people were not accustomed to using a compass 600 years before Christ, and they did not know its functions. In contrast the Chinese are said to have understood the compass 2,000 years before Christ.
Blindfish among Kentucky caves described as eyeless
The blindfish Amblyopsis spelaea, related to mud minnows and killifish, inhabits underground streams in Mammoth Cave and other Kentucky and Indiana caves. Ranging two to five inches, the fish is entirely white with no visible eyes.
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Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Indiana
Birth Mound Birds Hatch Fully Feathered and Flight Ready
Birds of a family native to Australia and parts of the South Seas hatch already feathered and capable of flight. They leave the shell ready to live independently from birth.
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Australia
South Sea Islands
Description of the Irish Free State flag design
The flag is three equal horizontal stripes green white and orange from left to right. It has no device or emblem in the center and is styled like the common national banner.
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Irish Free State
Law of Human Nature Desires for Change vs Preservation
A reflection on a perceived law of human nature noting two temperaments: those who crave constant change and those who prioritize keeping things as they are. The idea frames human behavior as a balance between reformist and preservational impulses.
Water in the Brain Dinner Guests Recap and Raynard Hjelming Move
A social mention lists dinner guests at Harold Opland home including Christine Rypestor Corrine Nelson Elsie Lindgren Otto Schradjer and Wettlesons. Raynard Hjelming son of Henry Hjel ming departs Clermont for Maple Grove Missouri to lead an electric light company after graduating from Coynes Electrical School in Chicago.
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Martin Nelson
Eisie Lindgren
Otto Schrader
Arthur Solberg
Hawkeye
Harold Opnand
Christine Rypestal
Corrine
W. T. Wettleson
Christine Rypestor
Elsie Lindgren
Otto Schradjer
Mrs. Wettleson
Harold Opland
Raynard Hjelming
Henry Hielming
Clermont
Maple Grove
Raynard
Coynes Electrical School
Chicago
Tiny Town Job Ad Seeks Farmhand For Permanent Work
A brief rural employment notice calls for a man living in a small town or on a farm to take permanent work. Starting pay listed as 75 dollars per month. Applicants are directed to send name and address to Box 7302, care of the paper.
Annual Creamery Meeting at Clermont Valley Creamery
The Cler mont Valley Creamery Company will hold its annual meeting at Johnson's hall in Clermont on Monday January 4 1987 at 10 o clock. Election of officers and other business will be conducted. By Order of Board of Directors C Kittleson Secy.
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Clermont Valley Creamery Company
Johnson's Hall
Clermont
C. Kittleson
Sec’y
Distinguishing Microphotograph and Photomicrograph
An 1858 note by G Shadbolt explains the distinction between microphotograph and photomicrograph. He argues microphotograph refers to miniature photos, not photos of small objects, which are properly photomicrographs.
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G. Shadbolt
The Little Beagle In History And Hound Kinship
The little beagle is described as a direct descendant of ancient hounds with some enthusiasts tracing origins to Xenophon. Foxhound and harrier are cited as closest modern relatives, differing mainly in size rather than structure.
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Greece
Xenophon
Wood of the box tree uses and properties
The wood of the box tree is yellowish, close grained, very hard and heavy with a fine polish. It is favored by turners, wood carvers, engravers on wood and mathematical instrument makers. Flutes and other instruments are crafted from it.
Olive cultivation history from ancient to early California
The olive was grown by the ancient Egyptians and cited in Homer and the Bible. Pliny notes Roman planting about 600 B C. In the United States, olive culture arrived in California via Spanish missionaries around 1770.
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United States
California
Building Tradition The Bagesu of Africa Observes Ta Boos
The Bagesu of Africa builds a new home while following two ta boos. If a child is born during construction he must rest four days and if his dog has puppies he rests two days.
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Africa
Butter as Sacrifice by the Hindoos
An ancient custom notes butter as a primary offering in Hindu worship, highlighting its status as among the oldest known ingredients used in sacrificial rites to their deities.
Have you forgotten the Christmas Seals plea
It is never too late to pay for Christmas seals. The earlier the better. Only fifty percent of the letters have been returned to the local chairman. Have you forgotten to pay for your Christmas seals.
Ox Tail Soup origin tale from the Reign of Terror
In 1793 Paris amid famine noblemen scavenged ox tails from hides sent to tanneries. A beggar noble bought a tail, cooked it into the first ox tail soup, sparking anecdotes of ingenuity and later, tannery workers placed a price on tails due to demand.
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Paris
Senators Who Sought the Presidency and Failed
A list of U S senators who ran for president and were not elected includes Clay Webster Seward Sumner Douglas Blaine Conkling Sherman Bayard Edmunds and Thurman. These figures represented major parties in 19th century politics.
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U.S
Clay
Webster
Seward
Sumner
Douglas
Blaine
Conkling
Sherman
Bayard
Edmunds
Thurman
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State of
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Executor
Dorf Halverson
E. H. Estey
Elbert
Tom Kings
Weat Union
Maryan Halverson
L. L. Carr
Leif ,Larson
Hutchinson, Minn
Howard Larson
la Crosse
Wis
Ewald Lyngees
Janet
Hans J. Larson
Howard Levi
John Edward Wella
Quincy, IL
John Wells
East of Clermont
Josephine Wells
Charles Kelly
Qear Lake
Wm. Kelly
Albert Kelly
Mason City
Kelly
Wadera
William Flanagan
Parker. Gress
Marilyn
Ceddar Falls
Claude Gress
Lyle Gress
Cedar Rapida
Phyllis Gress
Cedar Rapids
Francia Shay
Clarmont Calendar
Priscilla
Royal Neighbors of America
St. Peter’s Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Tom McGaheran
William Carlin
Haden
Colorado
Hia
L. H. Carlin
Clifford Johnson
Wesley Miller
Loretta Rafferty
Minneapolis, Minn
Ella Rafferty
Irene
Donald Dugstad
Viola Anderson
Waterloo
Edmund Dugstad
Donald
Harry Anderson
J. M. Brorby
Anna Brorby
Mary White
Ladies
I. C. Jerdee
H. 3B. Greenley
Carlton Peck
Archie Ralfs
Wathena
Kansas
Moorestown
New Jersey
Ralfs
Mr. Rolfs
Atlantic
N. J
Cleveland
Ohio
Bobby
Harry Cooney
Oakdale
Iowa City
Roy Tatro
Clarence Tatro
Almer Leo Nelson
Beverly
Chas, Anderson
Wens Society
West L. L. Program
Carrara
Italy
Gulf of Genoa
Helen Dibble
Gwen Lester
Frederika
Ray
Jog Burgesa
Cresco
la Verne Stumme
R. A. Kelly
Denny Moore
BE. H. Dibble
Anna Mae Anderson
Martin Anderson
Edwin Olson
Maynard
Mrs. Oliver Fay
Children of Independence
Frank Fay
H. F. Becker
Elgin
Ed Delaney
Lawrence Horan
Oelwein
Mrs
Esther Raftis
Lucille
Elsie Marie
Henry Frieden
Lavanda Smith
George Smith
Mrs. Jay White
Mrs. Philmore
Riverside
Ill
Nell Sheehy
Theresa Sheehy
Harry O'Connell
Betty Ann
Pat
Earlville
Leo O'Connell
George P. Rounds
L. L. Rounds
Margaret Clark
Dan Burke
George V. Larson
Kathryn
Anson Priest
Joseph Wander
James Francis
J. F. Coley
Oscar Gunderson
Wood Lake
Minn
Gus Gunderson
James McGandy
Viola, IL
Lloyd Corsepius
McGandy
Mr. Corsepius
F. W. Bigler
Charles
Minneapolis
N. Jurgens
Jurgens
Clermont Luth
G. Gunsten
Clermont Union Church
C.'M. Kneeland
Prop
Princes Theatre
House of Better Pictures
Harry Pace
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