Bazaar at St Joseph's church to raise funds
The Altar Society of St. Joseph's church will sponsor a bazaar on Saturday February 5 featuring a candy and food sale a public card party and a quilt giveaway that evening. Community notices mention visits ailments travel and local events including deaths and weddings among Wadena residents.
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Altar Society
St. Joseph's Church
Mary Whittenbaugh
Des Moines
Jean Brady
Blanche Aeschliman
Farmersburg
Lena Aeschliman
Olive Knutson
Leona Welch
Dubuque
Maynard Powers
Crystal Lake
Nina Davis
Ed Raftis
Ed Meskel
West Union
Tom Baldwin
Marie Dwyer
Matt
Dave Baldwin
Bloomington
Wis
Los Angeles
California
Chas. Gehring
Card Club
Frank Welch
J. H. Wilson
Vida Henrich
Roy Leonhart
Albert Kelly
Ellen Flanagan
Mason City
W. Carnock
Howard Thomas
Fayewoot
Will Whittenbaugh
Elva Clark
Ella Raftis
Gladys Henry
Mayme Welch
George Jones
F. H. Everett
Clair Everett
Waterloo
Jones
Everett
Faye Whittenbaugh
Clayton County
Pikader
Wadena
Elkader
Understanding 1Q We Children Affection Without Exploitation
The piece warns that parental affection can become emotional exploitation when it compromises a child's independence. It argues true affection is spontaneous and freely given, while forced or routine hugs and steals of kisses signal manipulation. Sponsored by the Iowa Child Welfare Research station.
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Meeve
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
University of Léwa
Thunderstorm Warnings Describe Mountain Atmosphere
Collier's Weekly notes a thunderstorm warning from a mountaintop perspective where electricity charges the air, hair stands on end, fingers spark, and ice ax tips hiss like vipers, illustrating nature's dramatic warning signs.
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Collier's Weekly
Windsor Ivory Throne Described Amid Regalia Debates
A fragment reports Windsor Castle hosts a throne said to be carved from ivory and adorned with bronze or brass details. The passage notes ornate craftsmanship and historical significance within royal regalia discussions.
Woodcuts Introduced in Dorchester by John Foster
A fragment notes that woodcuts were introduced in Engle d by John Foster of Dorchester marking an early printing craft reference. The text is garbled but implies an origin point for woodcut illustrations in England.
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John Foster
Dorchester
Engle
Braddock Announces Retirement From Boxing
New York native Yadim Braddock, once world heavyweight champion, declared on January 30 that he is retiring from the ring. He will reveal future plans at a later time in a News Photo Service exclusive for the Echo in Fayette County.
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New York
Tulip Tree Wood Described in Detail and Uses
The Tulip tree, also called yellow poplar and whitewood, is outlined with its distinctive leaves, flowers, fruit, bark, and twigs. It describes the wood as soft, light, and workable, used for furniture, veneer, and finishings, native from Rhode Island to Michigan and south to Florida and Arkansas. Indianapolis News.
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Rhode Island
Michigan
Florida
Arkansas
Indianapolis News
Swiss Cow Bell Music Inspires Rustic Romance
Swiss cow bells blend work and art across rugged scenery. A Hoard’s Dairynstan writer praises bells for herd tracking, wedding symbolism, and melodic notes. Crafted by skilled makers, bells bear dates and sentiments, priced from eight to over a hundred dollars.
Early Engineering Feat Opens Allegheny Portage Railroad
In March 1834 the Allegheny Portage railroad opened as a landmark early American project carrying canal boats on cars over 4 miles of mountainous terrain between Hollidaysburg and Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The system spanned about 34 miles and linked Columbia to Pittsburgh via an additional railroad, providing the first artificial direct link between the East and the Mississippi basin.
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Tollidsysburg
Johnstown
Columbia
Philadelphia
Wittsburgh
East
Mississippi Basin
Common and unwritten law as misunderstood by many
The passage argues that readers mistake common and unwritten law as a judge’s discretionary justice. It states the English common law adoption can only stand if it is not a legislative act, but a constitutional bar on courts defining legislation while applying established rules to new, evolving cases.
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Blackstone
Legislative Department
Life defined by philosophers and mologists
The passage surveys definitions of life, noting no single accepted definition. It cites De Bialnyile as viewing life as a twofold internal movement of composition and decataposition, both general and continuous. Lewes characterizes life as a series of delineate and successive changes within an individual without destroying its essence.
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de Bialnyile
Lewes
Disappearance Of Ships In The Early Ocean Age
Comparative records show few sailing ships vanishing wholly since the eighteenth century. The era saw many disasters affecting passengers and crews as vessels vanished after sailing from port, leaving grim questions about fate and the sea.
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Huthe Daya
Eltom
The Palomino Horse Type and History
The Palomino is not a breed but a color type common in the western United States. The term comes from Spanish ja meaning cream colored. Likely descended from horses brought by early explorers, westerners keep them as a hobby to preserve the color and traits.
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United States
Brain crafts vision beyond the eye in {publication}
The passage explains that vision depends on the brain. The retina forms inverted images and the brain must twist them upright. Each eye yields its own image and the brain fuses them into one. The retina is a nerve network transmitting light sensations to the brain.
Magnolia named for botanist Magnolk
The magnolia plant was named after Pierre Magnolk, a French botanist, in recognition of his work. This attribution links the tree’s common name to a notable 18th century botanist. Magnolk's contributions helped classify early American flora and influenced horticultural naming conventions of his era.
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Pierre Magnolk
Monterey Town Adopts Six 1590 Watt Lighting System
Monterey Tennessee installs six 1590 watt lamps on the town waterworks tank to illuminate the business district and outlying sections. The new system reduces maintenance to about one fourth of the former street lights and lowers installation costs, offering substantial savings for the town.
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Monterey
Tenn
Echo
Fayette County
New Spring Wheat Variety Thatcher Aimed at Corn Rotations
Iowa farmers seek to boost wheat output by adopting spring variety Thatcher after eight years of Ames and Kanawha tests showing higher yields than other spring types and better performance than winter wheat. Hatcheries expect strong capacity as laying flocks recover from earlier drought and culling, with many chicks to be raised this year.
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Thatcher
Ames
Kanawha
Iowa
Engineering Marvel Bridges Miagara Falls Link
A bold design linked the International Bridge at Miagara Falls as the first suspension bridge to carry railroad traffic. Spanning 621 feet and rising 30 feet, its use declined when heavier locomotives required replacement by a steel arch in 1699.
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Miagara Falls
Towera
Is. Wes
The Fun Of A Slick Plate Slide
A dry saucer on a table can be moved by a pencil when tilted and pressed, showing friction changes. Adding a little water reduces resistance so the eraser glides across the platter with ease, though the dish itself remains stationary.
Wet pavement hazard and tire performance notes
A driving note describes how dry pavement lets tires push strongly for forward motion while wet surfaces reduce grip. It warns that sudden stops or sharp turns on wet leaves oil ice or snow can be dangerous and reminds motorists to be cautious when impatient and to remember the eraser analogy.
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