Highland Social Round Reflects Busy Highland Families
A lively Highland column details visits and gatherings across local families. Folks like Miss Zella Westcott, Mrs. Jerome Veatong, and the Klingmans appear in Sunday dinners, suppers, and guest stays at various homes. The community shares news of travels, theater trips, and a funeral for A. J. Chapman, with multiple relatives listed among mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome ‘Veatong
Teada
C. D
Pauline Fishcoll
Littleport
Andrew
John Yearous
Arlington
Wil. Frieden
Sam Buetikofér
Cecil Klingman
L. A
Lawrence MacKellar
Illyria
Tubbs
C. M Klingman
Madberry Ware
Waat Union
Kohler’s Park
Cheery Valley
Martin Klngman
Monlux
Gunder
F. B. Schmidt
Bikader
C. M. Klingman
George Wegmiller
Philadelphia
US. A
Zolla Westcott
Ray Shaffer
Bert Chapman
Henry Kerr
Waterloo
Fannie Palmer
Oelwein
George Palmer
Strawberry Point
Teade
Elkhart
Indiana
Glenapp
Robert
Fort Dodge
A.J. Chapman
Highland
Nigtia
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Promises Cure
A historic advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The text touts a thirty five year reputation, claims bloodborne action, and promises general health improvement. It invites readers to send for testimonials and orders through Toledo Ohio address and 76 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Toledo
Obio
Origins of the wedding ring explained in theory
The piece explores why a ring marks marriage, tracing theories to ancient Egypt where money rings signified offering fortune. It notes that the ring represents the groom’s wealth and pledge, linking the modern phrase with all my worldly goods. It also mentions typical ring styles and gems for engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theorlea
Egypt
Colnate
Ial
Sym
Garnet Legend From Arizona Mine Inspires Amulets
A story from the Arizona garnet mine links precious stones to an Apache myth. The chief's daughter, after dying, is said to have sparked sparks that settled on the mountain and became garnets, guarding travelers and blessing wearers with luck. Garnets sold nationwide feature swastika motifs as signs of good fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Fire stealing in Sudan marriage customs described
In Sudan Notes and Records Mr. W Nicholls details a Sennar province rite called stealing the fire. On the final night a groom with youths and torches seeks fire from the bride’s house, which her kin try to guard. Some guests attempt to infiltrate or force entry to obtain the flame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudan
W. Nicholls
Sennar
James Frazer
Thia
Getting the Meat Out of Life
A compact proverb on time and action contrasts the busy man with the laggard. The piece urges filling every minute with worthwhile effort to prove time's worth, noting hours fly by and a fast pace brings new realms of effort and charm.
Hymn at Roosevelt Memorial Echoes Founding Faith
At St Nicholas church in New York a memorial service for Roosevelt recalls his boyhood favorite hymn How Firm a Foundation, once loved by General Lee as well. The pastor notes the shared words moved both men despite their divergent fates and mocks critics who call such verses crude poetry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
St. Nicholas Church
New York
Lee
Richmond Thines- Dispatch
Old Newspapers Helped Move Stuck Cars In A Pinch
United States Company offers methods to free a car trapped by mud. One uses a pile of old newspapers under tires, another suggests towing with caution. If spinning tires fail, use small branches or a gentle push to provide extra traction and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United, States
Diféra
Barry
United States
Tite, Company
Jong
Westward land fever warned by Wallace’s Farmer
The piece cautions corn belt farmers against assuming rainfall will increase in semi arid western lands. It argues rainfall changes are not proven, warns agents exaggerate prospects, and urges careful study by farmers before moving. It notes improvements in farming methods and capital needs in semi arid regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natntall
Mexico
Pacific Ocean
Pia
Wallace
Fayette County Wool Pool Sees 40000 Lbs Sold For $22000
Fayette County wool pooled June 24 and 26 by the Wool Growers Assn. 268 farmers delivered 40,000 pounds across two carloads. Cortland Bros of Richland Wisconsin purchased all grades at 56.6 cents, 47 cents for rejections. Total revenue about $22,000, averaging 0.64 per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Fayette
Stray Heifer Taken Up. Adams Place Iowa Land History
Notice states a two year-old heifer has been at Lew Netgou’s place a month and the owner may reclaim by proving ownership and paying expenses. The piece then surveys Adams place near Odeboldt, Iowa as a large, fertile tract once owned by S. C. Wheeler, with historical notes on sales and prices and a reference to a forthcoming court case in the cell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laken
Sid Heifer
Lew Netgou
Digin
Town
Iowa
Adams Place
Odeboldt
C. Wheeler
Horace Boies
Wheeler
Whypeler
Texas
Waukon Democrat
Contentment: The Great Curse of Want and Wealth
A World War era style reflection on longing for more, arguing contentment with one’s state leads to true happiness. Wealth and power invite fear of loss, while contentment brings sleep and gladness. The piece extols contentment as the best achievement one can claim in life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cdnaumus Lim
Mike Paul
Venice Theater Emerges In 1626 For Public Drama
The Venetian theater movement began in 1626 with purpose built venues for comedy and melodrama after earlier impromptu stages. By 1687 theaters multiplied to about 18, owned by nobles who kept boxes and earned from buffets. The Council of Ten fixed performance hours and durations, with ads posted in the piazzetta Rialto and throughout the city to announce openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Pompeo Molmenti
Giulio Strozzi
Candio Montevarde
Seicento
Council of Ten
Piazzetta
Rialto
The Money Cowry Origin From African Trade Wrecks
The money cowry, a tropical shell used in Africa, appeared on Scotland and England coasts after shipwrecks. A vessel off Seascale in 1873 carried 60 tons, likely from Mannan, totaling about 70 million shells. Earlier finds near Down and Ireland were linked to a slave ship wreck.
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Scotland
England
Tropica
Cole
Africa
Sumberland
Calder River
Glendowra
Manna
Down
Ireland
South African Timber in Market Rise
South African timber has risen in prominence as imported woods grow scarce and prices rise. Cape pine, poplar, yellow wood, blue gum and other varieties are now quoted at 10 pence to 1 shilling per foot for standard 3 by 9 inch deals, mainly used for packing cases, boxes, and substitutes in mines and buildings.
Russia's Greatest Ruler and Peter the Great
The article discusses Peter the Great founding Saint Petersburg later known as Petrograd in 2703 and his efforts to establish a new capital. It notes the initial humble hut and brick palace foundations begun in 1711 and asserts his decisive role in Russia's rise to power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Russia
Petrograd
Peter the Great
Peter
Moscow
Rusgia
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