Reatare and Drama Shown at the Opera House
A nostalgic note recalls a wintry evening at the opera house where the Republic release was admired. Clara Kimball and Maurice Tournette are mentioned with praise for the production and direction as a landmark screen drama long cherished by audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gireat
Reatare
Thie
Opera House
Clara
Kimball
Noung
le Pau
McAllister
House Ave
Maurice Tournette
Applications Wanted for Janitor at Independent School of Elgin
The school seeks applicants for the janitor post. Applications should be addressed to Ramauel Mosby, Secretary. A peculiar chance to earn memory, of Battierville and vicinity, with details and personal histories interwoven including a court wedding in Eatherville and a push to claim a father’s property. The report also notes a bank heist near Wallingford with $4,000 in cash and $16,000 in Liberty Bonds, and a warning about subscribers in Jefferson Bees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joultor
Independent School of
Elgin
Ramauel Mosby
Battierville
Ita
J. Lane
Eatherville
Har
Hingland
Poumeasion
The
Jefferson Bees
Currawcy
Tha Andits
Wail Aree
Doaurance
Magon City
Basto
Tid
Bogun
Work and industry as a social value in Postville
The fragment discusses labor, urging readers to work hard and not fear effort. It contrasts industrious men with those who avoid work, and extols the rewards of diligence. The tone reflects a moralizing, opinion-driven piece about personal effort and social standing.
County Board Orders Farm Weeding and Roadside Work
County board of supervisors announces a weed control and roadside clean up program. Farmers must act by July 16 or county crews will proceed and assess property for noncompliance. The task includes removing weeds along highways with supervision by township trustees. extensions to August 1 were rejected. I L Harrington, chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronda
Kafora
Theu
I, L, Harrington
Thirty Tears: Ashby and Symon Target Cedar Rapids Pawnshop
The pair aimed to rob Loula Fine's pawnshop in Cedar Rapids but were captured after attempting the crime. They pled guilty to charges of assault with intent to commit murder. Ashby, once of Maynard and later Chicago, had joined Symon for the plan, which ended in their downfall and a Marion judge sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbart Ashby
Charles Symon
Cedar Rapids
Ware
Rentoncad
State Reformatory
Anamons
F. Dawley
Marion
Angault
Loula Fine
Ashby
Maynard
Chicago
Symon
Cedar Rauids
Unclear fragmentary notice on property and visitors
Fragmented notice warns trespassers to stay off property after chickens disappear. Mentions Mrs John Sutter Mrs Theodore Dorus and Miss Bo plif Dorn expected to arrive from London Arkansas tomorrow for a chat in the job Bauman and Riab farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Dorus
Mise ‘Boplif Dorn
London
Arkansas
Tomorow
Bauman and
Riabfarn
Service Record of Mrs Severson Husband in World War I
Mrs Severson and her husband lived abroad before the war. He trained at Camp Wheeler Georgia and Camp Hancock Georgia, served in France for thirteen months, and received an honorable discharge from Camp Dodge in October 1919. He enlisted in San California and spent three months at the Ordnance Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aia
Severson
Beverson Swith
Conthornt Packpany
Severs
Toraome Tlita Ata
Camp Wheeler
Walter ‘Reed
Boxstrainit
Washington
Dec
San
California
Ordnanos
Camp Hancock
Franca
Camp Dodge
Sololoak Church Notes and Sunday Services Schedule
A damaged church notes fragment outlines Thursday afternoon and Sunday morning worship at Sololoak church. Epworth League events, Lord's Supper, and evening services are listed with a life-squad program titled Young Men and the Home. A Sunday school program for Children’s Day and a solo by Mrs. Frank ap and a scornet by Gordon Mosby are mentioned along with a $34 offering for the board of education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sololoak
Epworth
Bervices
Prank
Gordon Mosby
Sadar
Milas
Board’ of Education
Fayette County Wool Growers Set Sale Dates This July
The Fayette County Wool Growers Association plans a wool sale in Fayette on July 49 20 and at West Union on July 43 24. Wool will be shipped via the State Association to the National Warehouse in Chicago for grading and sale by merit. All growers may join and ship. each bale must be bagged and labeled before loading to avoid delays. If no bag, obtain one from the Farm Bureau office at Fayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Payetta
Town Boy Moora Heads Pine Tree Patrol to London Jamboree
Moora, a member of the Pine Tree patrol of Miami Florida, will join the United States Marehal BR Moors in the jamboree in London this July. The group will drill in Atlantic City on June 26 before sailing, with a two week camp in New York for training and instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Moora
United States
Marehal
Boy
Miami
Fla
Fragmented OCR Reflects Eccentric Punctuation and Letters
The text shows garbled phrases with stray characters and incomplete words. It seems to contain nonstandard spellings and misreadings, lacking coherent names, dates, or events to identify a clear subject or outcome.
Neighbor shot by mistake during late night incident
Report from Proderlokaburg News details a man named Mr Dama wounded when a door was struck during a dispute at his home. He was taken to New Hampton hospital for surgery and remains in critical condition as doctors monitor his recovery.
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Dama
McCamimant
Dome
Atlit Altva
Thy
Proderlokaburg
Home Burglary Discovered After Night Away
George Kiple and family found their Blyto West Union area home broken into last week. A windowless entry was made, with drawers rifled and valuables scattered. About $80 missing, only $20 recovered, plus minor cash in pockets. The thief, likely known to the household, left behind a few items and caused a loss of funds for everyday expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oas
George Kiple
Blyto
West Union
Billy
John
Shane
Femicone
Rome
Thank You Note From Waseea Reader
A reader letter from Waseea Minnesota dated July 9 1920 thanks Mr F W Hughes of Elgin Iowa and sends regards to Friend Hughes. The note jokes about paying for the Eeho and keeping house, signed respectfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waseea
Minn
F. W. Hughes
Elgin
Iowa
Hughes
Ndvar
Motor vehicle safety sermon in old text voice
A garbled OCR fragment reflects a moralistic piece urging careful driving and consideration on roads. It mentions women drivers, caution around children, and ethical guidance for motorists, ending with a note on free highways and salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holpant
Bayes
Audotde
Poultry Disease Threat in Towa State College Flocks
A TB like disease affects about half the Towa flock at the poultry extension department. Transmission spreads via droppings from infected birds contaminating roosts and feeding areas. Recommendations include replacing the flock, culling symptomatic birds, cleaning droppings, ensuring ventilation, burning dead birds, and tilling infected land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Towa State College
Flovic
Poultry ‘Department
Offerd
Checks Show Payment Burden In Historical Case
An American Printer article argues that a cancelled check does not prove payment unless the face shows its purpose or other evidence ties it to the transaction. The court requires the party pleading payment to show checks were given to pay an account. The Outlook notes a printer paying $100 though claiming prior payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tcial
Bid Notice for Schoolhouse Remodeling at Biain Iowa
Proposals for remodeling the heating plant at the schoolhouse in Biain Iowa will be received until 1 pm July 30 1820 at the secretary’s office in Bigin Iowa. Plans and specifications may be seen there. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated July 10 1820 Samuel Mosby Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notleo Ia Haraby
Biain
Bigin
Iowa
Jowest Reapondibie
Bosra
Samuel Mosby
Mya Bert and Enos to entertain at church event
Mya, Bert and Enos will perform at the church event titled Ladieg' s Ald doctaty, inviting parishioners to attend and enjoy the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mya
Bert
Enos
Ladieg
Turbulent Iowa notes mix crime and land deals
An assortment of incidents from Iowa mentions a $4,000 dairy theft, a wagon wreck injuring a man, land sales near Corwith, and arrowhead finds. Reports cover a Monona church revamp, police catches, jail-era seizures, and vandalism at the Little Brown Church prompting a wedding fund.
Albert Dummermithee Weather Report Fragment
Fragmentary OCR note from a 19th century Philadelphia plaster factory scene referencing a town day and a bungalow not clearly legible. Main entities include Albert Dummermithee and Phila. Missing concrete actions or outcomes. readable bits suggest a local weather or routine note.
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Postville Herald
Hanides
Noohiy
People Arena
Walker
Hampton
Thay
Claude Fisher
Titonka
Julina
Kun
Wantley
Laverne
Kane
Henry Whitford
Whitford
Volga
Charels
Bolves
Basnan
Membara
Loos
McGragor
Pherls
Police Department
Clear Lake
Harry Cavanaugh
Sam
Ogden
Connell Bluffs
Osvenia
James Dailey
Dailey
Little Brown Church
Nastba
Yiaitora
Albert Dummermithee Nouth-Weat
Dai the
Plasterara
Phila
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