Early 20th Century Rural Grocery and Community Notes
A patchwork of local commerce and life details. groceries include various vegetables, fruits, and 10 cent kitchen goods at Lebttian's Hardware. Several residents and visitors are noted, including Mrs. Dummermuth, Misses Oleson and Blake, Neomi Schupbach, Liza Pulfer, Dorothy Gilson, and others. Local sales, rentals, farming goods, and upcoming events are mentioned along with a few marriages, moved families, and business changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebttian’s ‘Hardware
Kultola
Nowardhys
Schori & Co
Chris Dummermuth
L. Ia
Lughter
Matra Goots
Harry “Piteperald
Union
Ella Oleson
Anna Blake
Clerkont
Neomi Schupbach
Albert Schupbach
Henry T. Olson
Melvin ‘Nyborg
Vera Gress
Quinton ‘Grodin
Clermont
Mise
Alma G
Hanson
Osage
Bing
Minerva Welbel
Hazel Gehring
West Union
Ray Shaffer
Wadena
Volxa City
F. D. Welch
Fay— Court House
Arty of
Grimm & Schupbach
J. H. Smith
Water in the Oftens vn Rocka Water in the Oftens vn Rocka
A summary of groundwater science from the Geological Survey by C B Melaner. It explains surface water, atmospheric float water, and subsurface water, describing zones of saturation and suspension, capillary fringe, and hygroscopic water. It notes plant uptake limits and distinguishes evaporable water from hygroscopic water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
geological + survey
C. B Melaner
Air service delivers messages without landing method described
The British air service perfected a way to relay messages to flying planes without landing. A line six feet high and twenty feet apart signals pilots via cloth patterns on the ground, indicating direction to cross and where to receive or drop messages. Pilots execute precision dives to deliver or pick up messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Air Service
Pli
Time Maggie Suspects Sandy's Courtship in Scotland
In a quiet scene Maggie begins to suspect Sandy and his companion of sitting together across many nights. The dialogue reveals repeated visits on Monday through Friday and now Saturday, with Maggie considering the possibility of a hidden relationship as Sandy asks if she has begun to suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie
Sandy
Randy
Continent
Stone Age bovine skull unearthed in western river
Workers in a western river dredge uncovered a skull believed to belong to a broad faced cow from at least 60,000 years ago. Scientists say the specimen may trace ancestry to bovine forebears such as buffalo and domestic cattle, with a base around 20 inches in circumference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Dredigers
Popular Mechanics
Fouall
Amy
Pigeons Show Speed and Long Flights in Bird Tests
In Ghent tests carrier pigeons averaged 100 miles per hour, among the fastest known birds. Other species like plover, godwits and curlews have flown 22,000 miles to feeding grounds in a single journey. The sea hawk demonstrated remarkable speed while diving on prey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghent
Tramp Confronts Lady on Doorstep in London Tale
A truncated OCR fragment shows a tramp pressing a resident on her front doorstep and whining for petty gain. The lady responds that she has only one cake of soap left and mentions a servant, with unclear continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonp
Tal
Londop
Afternoon conversations and church luncheon at MRE parish hall
A Tuesday gathering at the MRE church parish hall featured an afternoon of conversation and a slice lunch, followed by a supper for members and friends. Rev Will Kirwin of Fayette shared illustrated missionary pictures, while local humor hinted at political vanity and election tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Kirwin
Fayette
Des Moines Daily Tribune
Lower Town
Crandall
Heriman
Webster City
Hog Slaughter Reaches Record Under Federal Inspection
Government figures show more than 10 million mora hogs slaughtered under federal inspection in 1923, the highest for any year. The Bureau of Animal Industry reports 43,113,629 hogs slaughtered in 1922, marking significant year over year totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Just Mae
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States
Virginia Dialog Sparks Housekeeping Lesson Tale
A quip filled exchange shows Joseph challenging his wife’s knowledge of domestic tasks. The wife retorts with a weathered joke about dressing a chicken in fur boots. A showy token rabbit’s foot prompts a humorous misbelief about luck and a mouse-like misunderstanding.
Foreign woes spark debate on aging and scandal
A reflective compilation notes that true advice is scarce, warns against exaggeration about age, and observes how a single scandal can hollow out public perception while noting the shortest day signals a fading note of trust.
Local notices mix with travel and sales in Clermont region
Local items note funeral attendance for Rev. Arvesen at St Olaf with Nelson, Groth, Skarghoug among attendees. Several residents, including Kohler, Yack, Walthers, and Falk, are listed with visits to Cedar Rapids, West Union, and Fayette. Bargain ad offers second hand ranges. cord wood and a 240 incubator are advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesk Poultry
City Drug Store
Simon Nelson
Knudt Groth
Glermont
Arvesen
St. Olaf
Rob Petera
West Union
Decorah
N. Arvesen
Feller
Mel Kohler
Dauster Betty
Ed Fehey
C. W. Nicklaus
A. M. Welber
Cedar Rapids
Fred, Leihart
Anna Baldwin
Fayette
Don Yates
Gamme
Alisha Baldwin
Jud Conner
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Kate Eal Colningy
F. R. Berg
Granite Falls
Minnesota
Berg
F. R. Sehneider
Milbank
South Dakota
Cqrnelius Burk
West Anlui
Virginia
Joseph
Lew Wenger
Hane Keiser
Weat Union
Leékman
Walter Falk
Merlineller
Faytte
Geo. FB
Elgin
Opera
Grant
and Wag Holt
Mrs
Wallace Reid
Betty Compson
John Bowers
Harold Lloyd
Max Thoma
Erev
H. W. Falb
Grimm & ‘Sutter
Acetylene
Financial Service
Citizens’ State Bank
Elgin, Iowa
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