Banter and Burned Barns Highlight Rural Iowa Notes
A string of small items from Auburn township and nearby areas includes a mysterious Friday morning barn fire on Pred Borcherding’s Sumner farm, a similar Halloween blaze, and investigations by local and state fire officials. Reports mention community dances, visits, bridge crews, and local letters on publicity and civic plans amid winter travel chatter and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Lace
Richard
Center Point
Bee
Earl Bowder
Mississippi
Rock Island
Willard
Kansas
Boles Capper
Clarence Becker
C. C. Fothergill
F. W. Hughes
Cedar Rapids
Ceremy
Tha Taney
Auburn Township
Oseupheal
W. J. Fadelor
Pred Borcherding
Sumner
Dr. Whitmire
California
Rob Lauterbach
Minneapolis
Hallowe'en
Joes
Sirg
Federer
Argo-Gazette
Waves Made To Order On A Peeched Lake Machine
A Washington Star report describes a device that can generate artificial waves on a lake at a resort. The machine uses four plungers to create varied waves, including gentile rolling, short choppy, and whitecap-like forms. By adjusting plungers, operators can produce long billows or independent waves, with operation costing about a dollar per day for the electric motor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Queen Photographed in Bed Gains London Attention
British readers flock to illustrated pages showing Queen Marie of Jugos Slavia in bed with the infant heir, a rare royal image noted for hair loose and no king at the bedside. The Paris-Birmingham Dispatch traces the scandal and fascination surrounding royal portraiture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jugo Slavia
Royal Bedaile
Arid
Marie
Ruwattle
Tere
Jugo-Slavia
Robert J. Prew
London
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Just One Hotel Furnishings Detail From a Big Build
The article notes that 87 miles of carpet were laid in the guest rooms and corridors, 25 000 pounds of horse hair were used for bed mattresses, and 20 000 geese were killed to produce 7 000 pounds of feathers and down for pillows. If those geese were lined up in four abreast, the column would stretch two miles. At a normal goose step, the march past a point would take three hours and forty-one minutes.
Cantaloupe Surprise Puzzles Customer and Druggist
A stranger asks about the cantaloupe surprise advertised by the fountain druggist. The proprietor explains the humor that the surprise is revealed only when the cantaloupe is cut, with the speaker admitting he never knows the outcome.
Clermont residents noted in scattered town news
A flood of small items records residents and visitors in Clermont and nearby towns. Reports mention families like Larson, Gilberteen, Jutmeon, and Schodia, visits to Elgin and Cedar areas, illnesses, social events, a stockholders’ meeting, and local business notices. A Niagara Falls hydroelectric unit is highlighted as a national energy milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars Afizson
Knedt Groth
Gterlmont
Rosa Butikogér
Pumshiliens
Julius Schodia
Chica
Fred Bigier
Clermont
Oscar Hunsberger
Elgin
Harry
Anit
John H. Smith
Walter Kirk
Rick
Lizsie
Julius Sehptin
Farmerburg
Herd
Bertha Mealey
Octwein
Andrew Thorson
Clarence
Gus Gunderson
Julius’ Schoein
Holtendale
Wisconsin
St Pal
Will Davidson
El'kader
John Falk
A. & Hong
Elgin Savings Bank
Lawrence Miller
Joe V. Schneider
Oelwe
Hans’Kelzer
University of Iowa
West Union
Court House
Maiden on the Street Sparks Gossip in Local Pageant
A poem fragment describes a sunlit 16 year old girl walking down a street with serene face and sweet manner. The verse praises her as one of the nicest girls, noting a quick stumble on a slick sidewalk and a jot in her curls.
Man Mistakes Own Portrait In Mirror At Exhibit
A near sighted man and his wife inspect an art exhibit with care. The man angrily calls a portrait the ugliest he has seen, only to realize he is viewing his own image in a mirror.
Six-Legged Pig Attracts Sideshow Offers Near Caledonia
Otto Kohlmeyer, a farmer west of Caledonia, raises a six legged pig that has drawn offers from sideshow promoters. The animal uses all six limbs for movement and has thrived, prompting potential buyers. A Kansas City poultry show noted a Leghorn hen laying 3038 eggs in the year ending October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Kohlmeyer
Caledonia
Kohlmayer
Kansas City
Lesson In Safety Fivat Tauscetein Senior
A humorous dialogue depicts a safety lesson as Tendesteis Junior asks why he climbs stairs two at a time and Trascetein Senior corrects him, noting the habit while joking about not spoiling his pants. The exchange highlights cautious behavior and light family banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fivat Tauscetein
Tendesteis
Fadder
Trascetein
Engine and pump repair service advertised at no. 25
An advertisement promises prompt engine and pump repair service by contacting number 25. It invites readers to bring any engine or pump troubles for quick assistance.
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Bere
Wm Aimpecs
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Adelph Weibel
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Cad
Cee
Peller’s Hardware
Geo. E Schori & Co
Orphia Lehoien
Louisa Bucher
Pebruary
Europe
America
Canada
Tas
Rorseau
Edein
Sam Lehman
Bethel Prederick
Gottfred Kurth
Jour
Genious
Piacho Lake
Queen
Marie of
Tarquin
Pennywise
Berg
Ime Kohler
Charles Capper
Water-loo
EB Scholl & Co
E K. Bowen
Clayton
Fagin
Lawrence Gehring
Alex Schiapp
Jon la Verng
Hadeon
South Dakota
Niagara Falls
City Hall
HL Ernst
Weat Union
Berg's
J.C. Capper Jett
Vinton
Schael
Hawkeye
C. W. Wicktzus
Ed Fakes
Spokane
Washington
F. G. Spahr
Harry Heeton
Cresco
Mrs. Heston
Antil
Fndls
Kimpson
Vinger Brother
Og Ee Young
Cedar
John Deere
Elgin, Iowa
Lehman's Hardware
Coats
Ladies
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Géo. E. Schori & Co
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