Local News Roundup From Pleasant Valley Township
Community notes report shopping and visits with Shaffer and Lehman, a church group meeting, and a barn raising at the Christ farm. Deaths include M C Cowger’s brother and Stephen Boots in Superior. Walter Kohls earns a corporal rank with Gettysburg troops. D C Forbes adjusts to Olympia life after his wife’s death, while Clarence Becker recovers from a bicycle accident.
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Moy Boye & Kohler
Shaffer
Clayton
Sam Greeniey
Hadie~ Schmidt
L.G. Lehman Hardware
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Hfford Hunsberger
John Falk
George Meyer
John Cowger
Echo Office
M. C. Cowger
Inediana
Swen Blockhaus
Sumner
Andy Lynch
Tracy
Mina
John Christ
J. D. Shaffer
Pleasant Valley Township
Fred Rothlisberger
Wlyria
William Larrabee
Clermont
Frank Hunsberger
H. L. Torkelson
Chalmers
H. T. Knudtson
Frank Shipton
Waucoma
C. J. Harrington
HR. P. Strauch
Walter Kohls
Gettysburg
Stephen Boots
James Boots
Superior
Wis
D. C. Forbes
Higin
Olympia
Washington
Clarence Becker
Here
West Union
Christ Place
Clarence
Expert Describes Cold Pack Canning Techniques
An instructor outlines the cold pack method for canning fruits and vegetables. Steps include blanching or scalding, cooling, peeling, cutting, packing in jars, adding hot syrup or water with salt, and sterilizing in a hot water bath or steam pressure canner.
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Catherine C. Creamer
State University
SHORT SKETCHES OF MORTAL REFLECTIONS AND MORALE
A collection of meditative lines on rising or falling to one’s level, death as separation rather than annihilation, and the moral character shown by every farmer’s fence. The piece urges sowers of kindness for the living over sorrowful actions after death.
Seven Brothers Register in Fairfield Township
The Emmetsburg Democrat notes Dennis Mc Tigue of Fairfield Township has seven sons registered with one more old enough to enlist but not registered. The family recently moved from Sac County to Cylinder and is described as patriotic and rugged from a fighting race. They invite details if another U S family matches this record.
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Dennis McTigue
Fairfield Township
United States
Myr. McTigue
Cylinder
Sac County
Emmetsburg
Railway Firemen Hopefuls Depart for Huron South Dakota
Earl Jaquette and Oto Meisner left for Huron South Dakota on Wednesday to seek railroad fireman positions. Andy Reinhart is in charge of Mr Meisner's restaurant during his absence.
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Earl Jaquette
Oto Meisner
Huron
South Dakota
Ralroad
Andy Reinhart
Mr. Meisner
How to Handle The Cut Worm
Early summer guide from Iowa State College advises gardeners to combat cutworms that damage vegetables like cabbage and cauliflower. Methods include cardboard or tar paper around stems, removing shelter with boards, morning removal of worms, and scattering poison bran or clover leaves mixed with Paris green or white arsenic, while keeping chickens away from bait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Iowa
Civil War Conscription Procedure Described by Iowa Society
The Iowa State Historical Society reports that a county commissioner heard exemption claims. Physical disability had to be permanent for over thirty days. Exemptions were allowed for certain occupations and government workers. Names remained on enrollment lists and were drawn from a blind jury wheel to meet county quotas. Drafted men must appear or send a substitute to the county seat within five days.
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State Historical Society of
Iowa
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promise of Cure
The ad claims catarrh is curable through constitutional treatment with Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally. It pledges $100 to any case it fails to cure, invites testimonials, and lists Toledo Ohio as the address of F. J. Cheney & Co. The product is sold by all druggists for seven cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Militant and Non Militants Theme at St Pauls Church
St Pauls M E Church notes services at 10 o clock Sunday morning July 15. The sermon asks if a church can be militant and invites planning Sunday joy rides after the service and includes the Sunday school hour at 11. Pastor T S Cleworth signs the notice.
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St. Paul's M. E
T. S. Cleworth
Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed
A testimonial from John T. Jantzen of Delmeny Lask praises Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for its exceptional value and good results. Available for sale at Stoehrs Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
John T. Jantzen
Delmeny. Lask
Stoehr
Coal Price Alert in Pocahontas Region
Local notices warn that coal prices are rising and supplies are limited. Orders must be placed soon as availability remains tight and prices may increase further.
Now Kind of Day Potato Pest Report
The Waukon Journal notes potato raisers fear a tiny black flea sized bug that hops and feeds on potato plants. M. J. Barthel sent specimens to Iowa State College at Ames for scientific tests, with results to be published when available. Check potato patches for the insect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Barthel
Iowa State College
Ames
Waukon Journal
Towa's Oldest Organ Rejoins Dubuque Heritage
The Simplot family in Dubuque preserves a ninety year old French organ regarded as the oldest instrument of any size in Iowa. It remains playable, still capable of performing the thirty French tunes it scheduled to play upon arrival nearly a century ago.
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Towa
Simplot
Dubuque
Ngo
War with Spain Cost Uncle Sam A Million A Day
The article notes the nineteen year span since the war with Spain and claims a daily cost to the United States of around one million dollars, reflecting ongoing financial burden and public concern over the war’s lasting impact.
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Spain
Sam
West Union Iowa Promises Prosperous Civic Profile
The town presents itself as a thriving center in a seventy five million dollar county with strong schools water drainage and lighting. It touts Linden Park ample shade trees and one of the state’s best public parks near the courthouse. Six leading religious denominations named among its civic features.
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Iowa
West Union
Linden Park
West Union Promotes Growth and Strong Civic Life
West Union boasts a growing population, rising property values, two leading county newspapers, the state’s largest county fair, a noted Independent Chautauqua, winter lecture courses, a summer soldiers' reunion, a well supported hospital, and the county's largest garage. It invites buys, rents, and farm services, promising reliable real estate and abstract assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Our City
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