Farming Life and February Weather Sayings Converge
A patchwork of old notes, poems, and notices covers farm life, February weather rhymes, a 1921 Iowa probate notice for Christian Loertcher, dissolved Capper brothers business, a Long Beach snow report, and a motivational poem on personal growth. The items reflect rural concerns, weather lore, and legal actions from Fayette County and surrounding regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Netlee
Iowa
Fayette County
Christian Loertecher
Weat Union
Insane Man Becomes Violent After Pension Transfer
Melvin Holgerson of between Clermont and Poatville was committed to the state hospital at Independence after a violent incident with Sheri Wright and a battle at the pension commission. He was later moved to Dublin hospital, then returned home before developing symptoms again. The article notes the water works functioning, a leak near the pump house, and the town forming a volunteer fire company. It also mentions plans for state education budget increases and a Boy Scout banquet with West Union participation, including oath and talks on honest living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Holgerson
Clermont
Poatville
Rherit Wright
Independence
Dublane
de Dana
Sheri Wright
Gail Vafter
Atgo-Gazette
Pear
Morse
Bert Kohler
Presapre Holding
Fe Ip Fine Business
Ne Son Aghis
Opennzations
State University of Iows
Ews
Hoy Scouts of America
West Union
Mothera
Tifa M. BW
Hillman
Shimer
Tax Payers Notice For County Bank Payment
Tax payers are urged to pay to avoid lines at county offices. The notice lists local banking options and deadlines, urging prompt payment to prevent penalties. It emphasizes timely handling of state and county taxes and references county treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Béernana
County Frees
School Notes and Campus Events Trimmed for Maynard
School notes recount absences at Carrol Klingman and Laura Holzer due to sickness. Students Betty Kohler Gladys Allen and others hosted valentines and birthday parties. Pig Club member Charlie Howard noted. Miss Cook advances music with seventh and eighth grades. Hoy Scouts from Elzin attend West Union banquet. Mary Dean helps at Robert Grimes home. Contests held February 24 at Maynard with entrants listed. Seventh grade program praised. visitors Grether Rennison Schuri Ethel Rennison. Football boys and Mr Moore visit West Union for portraits and a court visit. Moore refereed a basketball game between Decorah and West Union girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrol! Klingman
Laura. Holzer
Betty Kohler
Gladys Allen
Thomas
Alexander Pollock
Charlie Howard
Grammer
Pig Club
Miss Cook
Hoy Scouts
Elzin West
West Union
West Union Patrol
Mary Dean
Robert Grimes
Maynard
Alice Gilbertson
Mary ‘Hanson
Hulda Meyer
Edne ‘Wetbel
Otix Rothilsberger
Grammer Room
Mesdamos Grether
Rennison
Schuri
Ethel Rennison
Lincoln
Moore
Court House
Jix
Decorah
Correction on Ru dolf Yunker and local society note
A correction clarifies a prior item misplacing Mr and Mrs Rudolf Yunker at St Allansting Florida. The couple resides in Bt Petersburg. Also noted, Mr and Mrs Bim¢r Schorl visited Codar Ranida on Thursday during a busy day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ru‘dolf Yunker
St. Allansting
Florida
Petersburg
Mr. End
Bim¢r Schorl
Codar Ranida
Birthday Remembrance for Mrs Ben Weibel on 69th
Mrs Ben Weibel celebrated her sixty ninth birthday at Osterdock in 1852 born. Family and friends from Guttenberg West Union St Paul and local households attended with gifts. A fine supper followed the gathering marking a joyful family event remembered by all present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Welbel
Ben Weibel
Osterdock
Ally
Nurloy
Tille Frey
Guttenberg
Hitch
West
Union
A. M. Weibel
Frank Greenley
Familiea
Mealey
Clifton
A. Weibel
St. Paul
Hardware
Cross
Mitchell
St Paul
Farmer's Wife Labor Valued By Home Economy Bulletin
The Champaign County Home Improvement Bulletin estimates a farm wife’s work as hiring across roles from housekeeper to seamstress and nursing. It equates yearly farm wife labor to about $2,050 in wages, noting long hours, lack of formal pay, and the need for recognition of her contributions.
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Mase
Champaign County
Servant's Board
Q Gillary
Donations Sought for Ladies' Ald Society Spring Bazaar
The Ladies Ald Society requests donations for their spring bazaar on St Patrick's Day. Nonmembers may donate items such as linen clothing fancy work house furnishings and food and curiously pledged to collect donations in time for the bazaar. Mrs Sam Mosby and other Ald members will arrange pickups.
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St. Patrick’s Day
Ald
Sam Mosby
Ed Boyle Plans Sawing Near Bridge By Canning Factory
Old time notice describes Ed Boyle sawing near the B Hunsberger fat by the second bridge south of the Canning Factory this spring. Anyone wishing to have in logs can do so any time. Ho Boyle. A rough line notes Old Man Boreas was living through a harsh winter yesterday.
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Ed Boyle
Canning Factory
Boreas
Al oper holtge Saturday night play review
A vivid notice promotes a Saturday night showing described as a heartwarming romance. It promises an uplifting tale of four hopeful heroines, a journey through love’s wilderness, and a homeward path to happiness with smiles and memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jin
Mask Ball at Higi Opera House Tuesday Night
The American Legion will hold a big mask ball at the Higi opera house on Tuesday evening February 22. A large crowd is expected to attend with Carpenter's orchestra providing music for fifteen dollars admission.
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American Legion
Higi Opera House
Attondagge
Carpenter
Bible Story Contest Draws Wide Participation
Local notes report Thursday prayer meetings at 780 oclock in the chapel and a near record turnout for the Bible Story Contest at the church. Judges included Rev Gordon McDonald and Miss Anna Corbitte with prizes awarded to top pupils. future district contest planned in McGregor.
Lycetia Course Opens At Migrin Church Weeked Program
Migrin Community Church announces Friday evening February 18 the first Lycetia Course number in the charsl beginning promptly at blue oclock. The Ladies Glow Club from Upper town University will join after visiting towns Calmar Decorah Waverly and Kikader, praised by age quart ers for their work. Two more numbers promised with seats first come. Season tickets adults 1.00 children 13 and under 0c. Single admission 40 for Glee Club and 25e for children. Monday evening Valentine’s Day featured a social with a bustling crowd. Sunday school 10:30 preaching 11:50 George Washington the Christian theme. Evening service 7:39 inclusive Bible study. Two captains named, sides organized. loosing side banquet for winners at the concussion. Enroll on one side. Gordon McDonald Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lycetia
Charsl
Qlow Club
Upper Town University Geventeen
Pluber
Calmar
Decorah
Waverly
Kikader
Nothies
Pilla
Glee Club
Everson
George Washington
Gordon McDonald
Flour Brand Listings and Free Delivery Offer
The notice lists floor brands including Pioneer, Crystal Patent, Queen of the Northwest, Clene Quill, Cinderella, White Pearl and Seat of Minnesota. It states these brands are well known, reliable, and priced by quality with free delivery to any port via Walber Mill Company and asks customers to inquire with High Merchants for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walber Mill Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tnt
E'Theie
John 7, Riley
Lee Fisk
Blyen
T. J. Capper
Bons
Capper
California
Luhman
Henry
Motnes Peinter
Hawkeye
Hyume
Ira, Almannels
Eeetery
Bert Meda
Shrédders
Dons
Lawrence
Brative
Duroca
Phoehr
Smany
Mégibera
Atock
Tometer
Tein
Boy Scouts
Ho Boyle
Molly and
M. F.church Notes
Qudtes' Aid Society
Mac Bupp
Chitten
Eigin
Mlyria
Haig
Larrabee, Jr
Mies Anna Corbitte
Fayette
Margaret Yerney
Bessie Johnson
Louisa Merer
Dorothy Gilson
Dorothy Peeper
Goai Schorl
Ard
Dramatico
Lst
Kirvin Patterson
Harrist Mosby
Bigin
McGregor
Ladies’ Aid Society
Partickgate
Mthes
Thame
Epworth League
Georgia Mae Schorls
Sucecas
Migrin Community Church
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