Rumors of Better Times at Great Western Shops
Mr and Mrs Rudy Johnson and family visited the Chris Christianson home near Elkader while Wm Wilson of Oelwein called on relatives here. Wilson noted rumors circulating at the Great Western shops about brighter times, though few new workers have joined. He cited office staff influx due to Stockton IN division closing. The Oelwein Register last week hinted at a rumor that could prompt a town celebration if true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wilson
Oelwein
James Raftis
Jim Kennedy
Lyal Whittenbaugh
Dubuque
Farm Bureau
Presbyterian Church
Martin
H. H. Whitcher
Blanche
Waterloo
Ted Larson
Sons of ‘Water-loo
Bob Lockhard
Ora Hall
Wilson Tripp
Luther
Will Voshell
National
Luman Fox
Volga City
B. A. Jennings
Mary Wetzel
Frank
Earl Livingston
Limg
Sarah Fitzgibbon
Lamont
Geo
Jen
Bessie Eckhart
Dickie
Wm. Fennell
New Hampton
Herman Peterman
Herman
Helen
Hazel Probert
Oelwein Park
Peter Voshell
Leslie
Ackley
Minn
Ladies Aid
U. B. Church
Lawrence Welsh
Marie
James Davis
Harold Hermen
Girl Scouts
Lynn Probert
Waukon
Wm. Probert
Pleasant Ridge Club
Ed Raftis
Hope Cottage
Kansas
Africa
Margaret Johnson
Abbie Swale
Lillian
Ran
Clarence Randall
Appropriation Origin Rules in the House
The Constitution requires revenue bills to originate in the House of Representatives. It is customary for appropriation bills to originate there as well, but this is not strictly necessary.
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House of Representatives
Fame Not Earned Until Death Says Lowell
A reflective line notes fame comes after life, arguing that merit is judged posthumously while notoriety swirls around those who chase public wind and clouded recognition.
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Lowell
One Use for Glycerin in Tuberculosis Test
Collier's Weekly notes glycerin as a versatile chemical with an unusual test use. It saturates a potato carrying suspected tuberculosis bacilli to reveal their presence, illustrating a quirky laboratory method of the era. The piece highlights experimental culture techniques and the chameleon nature of glycerin in science.
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Collier
Public Opinion Shapes Free Governments Says Lowell
A quotation notes that all free governments rely on public opinion for legitimacy and prosperity, emphasizing the quality of public sentiment as the decisive factor in governance. The remark attributes the view to James Russell Lowell.
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James Roasell Lowell
The Minute Man Ode Read at Concord Centennial
James Russell Lowell composed the ode Immortal Ode for the Concord celebration of the hundredth anniversary of the Concord bridge fight on April 19, 1875.
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James Russell Lowell
Minute Man
Concord
Concord Bridge
Iris Care Tips And A Wedding Reception In Elgin
Irises need border spacing to form 8 to 10 bloom stalks and require full sun to avoid crowding. Later, Mr and Mrs Ernest Baumgartner and guests attended a reception and misc shower at Mrs Eliza Friederichs home after their wedding trip with music by the Little German Band and gifts for the newlyweds.
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Elgin
Ernest Baumgartner
Eliza Friederich
Quotations on life and art from scattered maxims
A collage of aphorisms touching anger temperance love and fame. It muses on self knowledge leisure criticism fashion and morality with remarks about storytelling indecency and the reach of markets and capital. The tone is reflective and urbane, leaning toward light cynicism.
Not Only Objective
A compact aphorism noting that supreme success comes from more than chasing fame. It reflects on the mindset of high achievers, implying deeper motives and sustained effort beyond public recognition.
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Booth Tarkington
Hopeful Musings and Old Time Jests From A City Desk
A jumble of quips and vignettes from a bustling local paper. A reporter boasts real news this time while banter about pigs, dogs, and a new wife mix with notes on resilience and a boy found not guilty of stealing a dog.
Wadena 4-H Club Picnic and Community Notices
Wadena 4-H Lucky Seven met at Will Frey’s with a picnic and work on book ends and waste paper baskets. July 23 meeting at Will Young’s. many local residents visited relatives and friends across towns, with various weekend trips and civic activities noted. Mission Band and Girl Scouts events planned, with church and park activities, picnics, and local visits continuing through mid summer.
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Wadena
Lucky Seven
P. BR. Ashley
la Porte City
A. G. Herrling
Frank Everetts
Rochester
Minn
Ena Ruth Mattocks
Harry Whitcher
Lawrence Whitcher
Whittier
Calif
Whitcier
Donald Leonhart
Richard Jones
Janesville
Wis
Irvin Etter
Waterloo
Rundell
Storm Lake
Adolph Weber
Lawrence Raftis
Loraine
Oelwe
Irene
Mary Kennedy
Zita Raftis
Cedar Rapids
Marcia Marie Knutson
Milford Knutson
Independence
Lucian Hicks
Arlington
Jess Poor
Dawson Clark and Sons
Clermont
S. M. Jennings and Sons
West Union
Juhe Broughton
Robert Whittenbaugh
Wauk
Precious Alexandrite Crystals Rare at Smithsonian
Dr. W. Foshag curator of mineralogy at the Smithsonian notes no alexandrite crystals large enough for dishes have been found. A 3 to 4 inch crystal is very rare. Gem quality alexandrite commands about 100 dollars per carat.
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W. ¥. Foshag
Smithsonian Institution
Adeste Fideles Attributed To Winchester Organist John Reading
The composition Adeste Fideles is credited to John Reading the Winchester cathedral organist from 1673 to 1681 and to the college until 1702. The piece rapidly gained popularity.
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John Reading
Winchester Cathedral
the College
Will Notice of Shaffer Will Admission to Probate in Iowa
State of Iowa Fayette County Will notice announces the 8th day of August 1981 for hearing in the District Court to admit the purported will and testament of John D Shaffer, deceased, to probate. Clerks and deputies named in West Union. July 6, 1931.
Nature's Melody in the Wind and Birdsong
Richard Strauss contemplates how nature's whispers and birdsong compose the first melody a musician hears, blending natural sound with musical imagination.
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Richard Strauss
Earliest Broadcasting Radiocasting Station Opens in 1920
The first permanent radiocasting station began operation on November 2, 1920 in East Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The program centered on the returns of the presidential election of Warren G Harding.
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Pittsburgh
Warren G. Harding
Colorful Ceremony At Buckingham Palace Guard Change
The daily changing of the royal guard at Buckingham Palace showcases brilliant uniforms worn by picked troops. The ceremony occurs at 10 30 a m when the sovereign is in residence and is accompanied by music from a guard band.
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Buclingham Palace
England
Royal Guard
Golden Weddings and Marriage Probability
The Metropolitan Life Insurance company explains that golden wedding success hinges on ages at marriage. If the girl is twenty and the man twenty five the probability of reaching the golden anniversary is 1 in 8. if the marriage occurs ten years later the odds change to 1 in 6.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Late Dean Visits Ziba Tripp Home in Janesville Wis
The report notes a visit by Late Dean to the Ziba Tripp residence in Janesville Wisconsin during the first of last week. It mentions improved storefronts on Elgin's Main street after Lawrence Brause contributed combing and brushing, and surplus stones were raked and hauled away yesterday to enhance appearance. The piece suggests two such street adjustments per year if finances allow.
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Dean
Ziba Tripp
Janesville, Wis
Elgin
Lawrence Brause
Message to Garcia and Garcia's Cuban War Role
The message to Garcia from President McKinley asked what aid Garcia could provide in the Spanish American War. Lieutenant Rowan reported Garcia could supply at least 8,000 well armed men and a countrywide information network to act as guides.
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Garcia
McKinley
United States
Spain
Rowan
Highland Dress and Games Draw Large Highland Crowds
Natives in the Scotch Highlands wear formal attire at great homes as clans hold several gatherings each year. The annual Highland games attract crowds comparable to major southern sporting events.
Whaling in Literature and The Whale's Saga
The passage notes the whale is a warm blooded mammal not a fish and contrasts whalers with hunters. It mentions Moby Dick by Herman Melville as a classic inspired by whaling, reflecting on sea battles between humans and sea creatures.
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Henman Melvilie
High-Priced Success and the Lonely Man
A reflective note on success from Dean Inge contrasts wealth with inner emptiness. The quotation critiques how wealth can mask loneliness and moral restraint, urging awareness of the deeper costs of achievement.
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Dean Inge
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Eldorado
Helen Peterman
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Elgin, Iowa
Elgin State Bank Capital
Iowa
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