Divine services and Priscilla Band meet in January
Clermont Luth church in Highland and West Church hold English services Sunday January 5 at 11 oclock. The Priscilla Working Band meets Wednesday January 8 with hostesses Mrs Wm Burrow Mrs Theo Loftsgard Mrs Arthur Nelson and Mrs Millard Nelson. May the Lord bless the New Year unto time and eternity.
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Brighland Church
West Church
Priscilla
Wm. Burrow
Theo. Loftsgard
Arthur Nelson
Millard Nelson
Clermont Calendar Reflects Local Social and Meetings
January town events run from council to a Priscilla Working Band and Forester social. residents like Mr. and Mrs. Grover of Waterville and Julian Moe of Decorah visit Clermont. Local calls and Christmas visits populate reports of neighbors in Decorah, Des Moines, Omaha, and Rochester.
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Priscilla
Forester
Clarence Grover
Waterville
Clermont
Julian Moe
Decorah
E. B. Bilden
Legion Auxiliary Radio News item from Des Moines to Iowa City
Broadcast schedule lists Rehabilitation Interview and Junior Artist segments on KRNT WHO and WSUI with dates in January. Community notices mention Christmas visits, multiple local households hosting gatherings, and holiday travel among residents of Postville Cresco West Union Earlville Del Rio and Charles City.
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KRNT
Des Moines
WHO
WSUI
Iowa City
Big Ben
Amateur Radio Broadcast To Air January Seventh Night
Des Moines station WHO will broadcast the fourth district amateur radio contest on January 7 from 10 45 to 11 00 PM A listening in party is urged by Mrs Van Appelman president of the American Legion Auxiliary after a message from county chair man Mra Schrack of Oelwein to the Sheehan Unit members.
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WHO
Des Moines
van Appelman
American Legion Auxiliary
Mra. Schrack
Oelwein
Sheehan
Social meeting of W W C O F at Mrs Cummings home
The W. C. O. F. social gathering is set for Thursday evening January 9 at the home of Mrs. Thomas Cummings with hostesses Mrs. Herman Griebenow and Geneva Wells assisting.
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Thomas ‘Cummings
Herman Griebenow
Geneva Wells
Coodies nickname linked Verplanck faction in Federalists
In New York the term Coodies described Federalist members who favored the War of 1812. Derived from Abimelech Coody and used by Gulian C Verplanck in public print, it marked a factional split during the era.
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United States
New York
Abimelech Coody
Gulian C. Verplanck
Ancient Troy Location at Dardanelles Mouth
Ancient Troy lay at the mouth of the Dardanelles in western Turkey. The great wall appears nearly complete, once the scene of the epic Iliad.
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Troy
Ancient Troy
Dardanelles
Turkey
David Garrick: England's Foremost Actor and Drury Lane Manager
David Garrick, born 1717 and died 1778, is regarded as England's greatest actor. He wrote comedies and long managed the Drury Lane theatre, shaping Georgian stagecraft and repertory.
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David Garrick
Drury Lane Theater
Ants and their relation to plant lice and aphids
Ants are not harmful to plants and are typically found where plant lice or aphids exist. They feed on the honeydew produced by these aphids rather than damaging the plants themselves.
Women Pirates Case Records Highlighted in History
The article notes two authenticated cases of women pirates who, in the exercise of their profession, were not behind their male counterparts. It emphasizes their competence and equal daring compared to men.
Major South American harbors Bahia and Rio de Janeiro set in focus
Important South American harbors Bahia and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, and Bahia in Argentina, are identified as the largest commercially important ports on the continent. The note highlights their roles in trade, shipping, and regional economy.
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Bahia
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Argentina
South America
Ancestors of Race Horses Traced to Three Famous Sires
All thoroughbred race horses are descendants of three celebrated mounts. Byerly Turk Godolphin and Darley Arabian form the foundational trio in modern pedigrees.
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Byerly Turk
Godolphin
Darley Arablan
Fees Regulated by Patient Ability in Babylon
In ammu rabi's era doctors in Babylonia faced mandates to set fees based on a patient’s means. The policy linked medical charges to affordability, reflecting social considerations in early medical practice.
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Babylonia
Ammurabi
Has Wings No Feathers In Birds Roasting Feathers
The bat is a mammal with wings yet birds are the only animals known to roast feathers. This observation links wings and temperature practices to dietary habits in flighted species.
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Animal Kingdom
Eskimo Ear Frostbite Theory Revealed
An Arctic explorer notes Eskimo method to treat frostbitten ears by restoring circulation with warm bands.
Area of Cuba Compared to U S States and Cities
The area of Cuba is 44,164 square miles making it slightly larger than Otio state. In length it would stretch from New York to Chicago indicating Cuba's vast geographic size.
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Cuba
Otio
New York
Chicago
Hair Cutting Does Not Change Growth Thickening
Anthropologists say trimming hair does not alter thickness or coarseness. shaving or cutting hair has no effect on how hair grows. Careful grooming remains cosmetic, not biological change.
First Universities Founded in Sims and Mexico City 1552
The earliest universities in the New World were established simultaneously in Sims Peru and the City of Mexico in 1552, marking a shared colonial educational milestone.
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New World
Sims
Peru
City of
Mexico
Three Great Birds of Prey in the United States
The bald eagle, the golden eagle, and the California condor are the three great birds of prey found within the United States.
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California
United States
Wool Growth Varies With Seasonal Variation
Wool growth varies under a uniform diet due to wide seasonal changes. The text notes that growth is affected by time of year, indicating fluctuating yields regardless of feeding.
Florida name origin from Pascua Flor Ida meaning feast of flowers
The state of Florida derives its name from Spanish terms pascua flor ida meaning feast of flowers. The phrase reflects a floral festive sense tied to early exploration and naming.
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Florida
State of
Thunder Cloud Value Figures Across A Cent
A historical note explains that the average thunder cloud contains roughly 1/200th of a cent worth of electricity, illustrating the tiny scale of electrical content in a cloud compared with common monetary units.
Islands Named for Dogs
The Canary Islands were named in honor of a breed of ferocious dogs that accompanied ancient sailors, according to historical accounts. The claim links the archipelago’s name to these dogs rather than to sacred canaries or other theories.
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Islands
Canary Islands
Clermont Union Church Service Invitation
Rev J J Snyder leads at 7 30 p m with Mrs Wm Nelson as pianist. It is everyone’s privilege and duty to attend for spiritual guidance and fellowship. You are invited to enjoy the welcome warmth of these services.
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J. J. Snyder
Wm. Nelson
Mrs. Clara Shaeffer Dies After Christmas Visit
Mrs. Clara Shaeffer died at her daughter's home on Sunday December 29 after twelve. Funeral services were held at Union Sunday school on Tuesday afternoon. Obituary to follow next week. Also noted are Christmas visits from Mr. and Mrs. Parker Gress of Cedar Falls and other Gress and Shay family members visiting Claude Gress in Cedar Rapids.
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Kenneth Anderson
West Union
Mary White
W. A. Kneeland
Postville
R. V. Brandt
Dan Kloster
Elmer Leo Nelson
Eileen
Buddy
Aanes
Milton
Vina Nebhby
Emma Gunderson
H. L. Gordon
Jean
Sarah Kirk
Between
Susanna Gordon
Margaret McSweeney
Anson Priest
Phyllis Dibble
Delhi
Mrs
Ezra Dibble
Clara Shaeffer
W. C. Calahan
The
Union Sunday School
Parker Gress
Cedar Falls
Claude Gress
Claude
Lyte
Kenneth Gress
Francis Shay
Cedar Rapids
Hold on to Hope and Patience Amid Interference
Uncle Thea urges enduring hope and patience while resisting surrender to interference. He warns that yielding could让 many people misjudge Teg’far work as mere laziness, emphasizing continued effort and vigilance.
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Thea
Tree Fruit Hats Worn by Oaxaca Indigenous Women
Native Mixtec and regional women in Oaxaca, southern Mexico, fashion hats from the hard hollow woody fruit of a tree, creating chic headwear prized by local communities and reflecting traditional craft.
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Oaxaca
Mexico
Galop Dance Origin and Paris Adoption Story
The galop is a spirited German dance in two to four time. Introduced to Paris in 1829 it soon became a favorite dance of the Victorian era.
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Paris
Birds Recognize and Expel Foreign Eggs from Nests
Birds can distinguish eggs that are not theirs and will remove or destroy foreign eggs instead of incubating them. This behavior shows selective parental care and recognition of eggs belonging to their offspring.
Fox Channel Named for Explorer Luke Fox in Hudson Bay
Fox Channel in Canada lies between Southam ton Island and Baffin Land in Hudson Bay. It was named after Luke Fox who explored the region in 1631.
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Fox
Canada
Southampton Island
Baffin Land
Hudson Bay
Luke Fox
Mohammeds Horse Legend of Al Barak on the Arab Trail
A tale notes the horse that carried Mohammed to the severith Heaven was called Al Barak meaning lightning in Arab. The brief etymology links the name to its swift, mythical role in Islamic tradition.
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Mohammed
Ocean Contains 827 Million Cubic Miles of Water
A scientific estimate places the world ocean volume at 827000000 cubic miles. The figure reflects totals across all oceans and seas, highlighting the vast scale of Earth’s marine system.
Clermont Valley Creamery Annual Meeting Planned
The Clermont Valley Creamery Company will hold its annual meeting at Johnson's Hall on Monday January 6 at 1:00 PM for officer elections and other business. By order of the Board of Directors C Kittleton secretary is noted with the date 17-18.
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Clermont Valley Creamery Company
Johnson’s Hall
Board of Directore
C. Kittleton
Return Christmas Seals and Other Items Notices
A collection of brief notes includes returning Christmas seals to H. A. Lubke’s store, and guests at Clem Kneeland’s home. The Allamakee Journal and other papers skip a week before New Year. Various anecdotes and quotes from newspapers mention golf, tariffs, gifts, and Texas court rulings on driving with blinding lights.
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H. A. _Lubke’s
Fred Cline
Allamakee Journal
Lansing
Young Milne Kidnapping Sparks Publicity and Bail Demand
The text describes Milne seeking publicity by staging a kidnapping, then being kidnapped again by police demanding a $7,500 bail. It notes he did not need money but craved headlines, and hopes the stunt proves a lesson to large newspapers.
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Young Milne
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Mrs. Jay White
Riverside
Dlinois
D. R. Cottrell
Traey
Anna Paulson
George
Agnes
Myrtle and
Louise Bilden
Loretta Rafferty
Omaha
Nebr
Charles Kelly
Clear Lake
Wm. Kelly
Howard Larson
la Crosse, Wis
Hans J. Larson
Martin Nelson
Elsie Lindgren
Harold Upland
G. B. Leet
Aulger Pail
Myr
Sverre Hjelming
Zona
Luella Ferrie
Lou Ferrie
Cresco
Sverre Hjelming and Sons
Geo. V. Larson
Ewald Lyngans
Soe
Lillian Anderson
Minneapolis, Minn
Alma Anderson
Carston Larson J
la Crosse
Wis
Harry O’connell
Pat
Betty Ann
Earlville
Leo O‘connell
Buddy Aanes
Louie Hoviand
Lloyd Aanes
Harold Sticken
Ole Aanes
Alton Sanders
Charles City
Eva Mae Frieden
Elgin
N. H. Nelson
Bertha Frisbie
Simon Nelson
L. ©. Jerdee
L. L. Carr MD
Clermont, Iowa
Amateur
Ww. C. O. FP
Clermont Union Church
Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Shaeffer
DR. Miles
Ann Mikitke
St. Benedict
Pau
Lizzie Kneeland
James Horan
Clem Kneeland
Gov. Herring
Washington Evening Star
Frika
Eliza
Birmingham
Mose
Liza
Texas
Tripoli
Demeator
Pists
Tal
Check
American Fruit eRowen
American Magazine
Better Homes & Garden
Child Life
Capper's Farmer
Christian Herald
Collier’s Weekly
Country Home
Etude Music Magaz ‘ Farm Journal
Liberty Mag
McCall's Magazine
Pathfinder
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TECHA
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