Fifth Annual Reunion Brings 98 Attendents to Weat Union Fairgrounds
A long list of attendees marks the fifth annual Mork Larnon Lien families reunion at the Weat Union fairgrounds on Sunday July 12. Guests travel from Pontville Decorah Chicago Eagle Grove and Spring Valley among others, with relatives named across multiple households. Several families are noted visiting relatives in Cedar Rapids and Wisconsin, while others return from bible camp and trips to Canada.
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Weat Union
Elgin
K. Mork
Kenneth Mork
Janana
Henry Mork
Avis Lou
Dorland
Randeen
Newin Loftagard
Mynin Weller
Kay Charles
Chris J. Anderson
Kenneth
Bessie
Myron
Orvil
Orwin Thompson
Pontville
Enoch Mark
Eileen
Thelma
Henry Kittleson
Nelson
Vina
William
Virginiand
Milton
Almer
Leo Nelson
Beverly
Austen Helgerson
Arthur
Irene
Joseph Olson
Irvin
Lyle
Clifford
Chrystal
Melvin Olson
Lien
Clarise
LeRoy
Minn
Theo. Q. Lien
Carl Knudson
Marilyn
Alfred
Silas Hatlestad
Verdell
Donald
Donna
Spring Valley
Guy Larson
Bethune
Elaine
Loraine
Aris
Clermont
Alphie Thorson
Eugene
Minerva
Velma
Orlando Kittleson
Realto Jerome Larson Dies After Illness at 25
Realto Larson eldest son of Mr and Mrs HE A Larson of Highland died after a ten day illness at Iowa City hospital on Saturday morning July 11. Born Sept 30 1910 he spent his youth in Highland and worked for Joel Clark the past three and a half years. Funeral from Elkader funeral home and Highland Lutheran church July 13 with burial at the church cemetery. Rev G Gunaten and Rev S J Strandford officiated. Blessed be his memory.
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Realto Jerome ‘Larson
A. Larson
Highland
Iowa City Hospital
Realto Larson
Iowa City
Realto
Joel Clark
Elkader
Highland Lutheran Church
G. Gunaten
J. Strandford
St. Olaf
Fay County 4 H Girls Elect New Officers Rally Day Program
Gladys Schrader 17 Maynard was elected Fayette County 44H Girls Clubs president at Rally Day in Fayette on July 8. Frances Edmunds Randalia vice president Helen Dennler Elgin secretary treasurer Norma Klammer Westgate historian. State winner Bernice Stelzmiller West Union named Home Efficiency champion for 1935. Attendees heard stunts games and musical pieces including 4 H Bruder and ItalianDutch Swedish acts.
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Farm Bureau
Gladys Schrader
Maynard
Fayette County
Fayette
Frances Edmunds
Randalia
Helen Dennler
Elgin
Norma Klammer
Westgate
Bernice Stelzmiller
West Union
Neutron Rays Penetrate Lead Unlike Xrays
Neutron rays exist in addition to X rays and can pass through solid matter. A neutron ray is a stream of neutrons capable of penetrating several inches of lead, illustrating how different radiation types interact with materials.
Camel Back Engine Design From The 1850s
The camel back engine, devised around 1850, featured a sloping fire box and a centrally located cab amid the boiler’s length. This configuration distinguished its profile from other steam locomotive designs of the era, reflecting mid‑19th century engineering experimentation.
Inmates at Leavenworth Penitentiary Permitted Letters
Prisoners at Leavenworth are allowed to write two letters per week with Postage paid by the government. The rule grants inmates in the first grade custody access to mail without cost.
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Leavenworth Penitentiary
U S Interest in Hawaii Since 1883 Noted
The United States has held a military and naval stake in Hawaii since 1883 after obtaining exclusive rights at Pearl Harbor to establish a naval base, reflecting long standing strategic aims in the central Pacific.
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U. S
Great Serpent Mound Description in Adams County Ohio
A prehistoric earthwork at Great Serpent Mound in Adams County Ohio extends about 1,880 feet with a width of 15 to 20 feet and a height of under four feet, showcasing its ancient serpentine design.
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Adams County
Ohio
Highest Mountain in West Indies Located in Hispaniola
The text identifies Lowa tina as the highest point in the West Indies, situated on the island of Hispaniola with Haiti to the west and the Dominican Republic to the east, noting its southern central location on the island.
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West Indies
Haiti
Dominican Republic
Queen Honeybee Emergence From Worker Egg Process
A queen honeybee develops from a chosen female egg through colony care and specialized feeding. The process highlights how a queen is produced at the colony’s will under beekeeper or hive management.
Forced to Listen to Neighborhood News at Supper
Uncle Eben laments folks forced to listen as men object to gossip yet gather to hear neighborhood news around the supper table.
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Eben
Howe
Swan and Cygnet License Demand in England
In historic England no subject could own a young swan or cygnet without a crown license. The rule reflects royal authority over waterfowl and the need for official permission to possess these protected birds.
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England
Alligator Tall Among The Souths Best Foie Taste
A fragment notes that alligator tall is considered among the best foie by persons of the South. The wording reflects uncertain OCR and lacks clear names or dates but preserves regional claim about flavor and status.
Ladies' Aid Society Picnic July 29
The Ladies' Aid Society plans a July 29 picnic at the park. The general committee met at Mrs. Wesley Miller's home and announced subcommittees for Registration, Chairs, Trays, Ice Cream, Lemonade, Coffee, Table, and Entertainment for both older and younger children.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Wesley Miller
Jay White
H. Schrader
Martin Nelson
J. C. Jerdee
Brandt
Stumme
Humphry
Follett
Junior Farm Bureau Camp Delegates Attend District Meet
Nine Fayette County delegates joined participants from six counties for the district Junior Farm Bureau camp at McGregor from July 10 to 12. Attendees included Irene and Arthur Crawford Arlington Ruth and Opal Sorge Sumner Vern Friesen Elgin Dorothy Holmes How ard Ingels Randalia Ronald Meyer Westgate and County Club Agent Geiger Fayette. The program offered a bird hike conservation discussion folk games recreation a moonlit Mississippi boat ride cooperation talks religious services and a lively rural life picture with meals filled by singing and banter.
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Farm Bureau
Fayette County
Junior Farm Bureau
McGregior
Irene
Arthur Crawford
Arlington
Ruth
Opal Sorge
Sumner
Vern Friesens Elgin
Dorothy Holmes
Howard Ingels
Randalia
Ronald Meyer
Westgate
Geiger
Fayette
Mississippi
Crisp Salads Best Kept Fresh and Crisp
The piece explains how crispness depends on washing greens in cold water then drying well. It notes morning or evening harvest yields crisper leaves and advises drying ingredients before mixing to avoid watery dressing. It adds that potato and meat salads should be marinated in dressing for coating and flavor.
The Black Country and Its Industrial Landscape
The Black Country in England spans Staffordshire Worcestershire and Warwickshire. It is a highly industrialized area known for coal mines furnaces and iron works with widespread poverty. This setting provides the backdrop for many of England's modern realistic novels.
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England
Black Country
Staffordshire
Worcestershire
Warwickshire
Cheese From Soy Beans Natto Fermentation Explained
Natto, a Japanese fermented product also called cheese, is prepared from soybeans. Manufacturing varies by locality, but commonly beans are boiled until tender and left in a warm place to ferment for several hours.
Ancient Maps Show Early Views of America’s Size
In 1006, as the Virginia Company was chartered in England, navigators noted how vast America appeared. Early maps depicted a narrow landmass with the Pacific nearly meeting the Atlantic, reflecting limited geographic knowledge of the era.
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Virginia Co
England
America
Pacific
Atlantic
Goldfish Breeding Boom in Frederick County Maryland
Goldfish are native to Eastern Asia but centuries of breeding by the Chinese have led to a thriving industry in Frederick County Maryland where more goldfish are raised than anywhere else in the United States.
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Asia
Frederick County
Maryland
Tuberculosis Harshly Labeled Killer of the Indian Race
A health official notes tuberculosis as ten times more prevalent among North American Indians than whites and calls the disease the killer of the Indian race, highlighting the grave impact on Indigenous communities.
Mean Elevation of Continental U S
The approximate mean elevation of the continental United States is about 2,500 feet above sea level.
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Continental
United States
Coroner Warns of Short Cuts to Death in Heat Wave
Blackhawk county coroner Sidney D. Smith urged caution during a heat wave and listed seven risky behaviors that can hasten death. He noted heat prostration signs like headaches, eye disturbances, and nausea, and recommended cold baths and ice packs. in rare cases when body temperature drops, hot baths are used.
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Blackhawk
Sidney D. Smith
Smith
Telegraph-Herald
Marion Busy Bees 4-H Club Meets in June and July
The Marion Busy Bees 4-H club held an all day session at Signy Hanson's home on June 30 with seven members and four guests. Members named quick breads, songs were practiced for Rally Day, and demonstrations included Swedish Tea Rings, Wholewheat Bread, Honey Nut Bread, Ring Neck Ptarmants, and Cardinal. A July meeting at Alma and Ruth Opsand featured bread incidents, plans for Rally Day, and demonstrations of popovers. six members and two guests attended.
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Marion
Busy Bees 4-H Club
Signy Hanson
Alma Opsand
Ruth Opland
Opal Larson
Bernice Reierson
Lillian Loftsgard
Alma
Ruth Opsand
Marjorie Larson
Ames
Life of Insects Life cycles and adult emergence facts
The life cycle of most insects is brief with many not surviving more than one season. The longest insect life span is about 17 years between larval burial and adult emergence, as seen in the periodical cicadas.
Scapegoat Practices Across Tibet Expressed
The article explains the scapegoat tradition in Tibet where a chosen person or even an actual goat is sent into exile to bear the village's sins. The exile lasts a year, after which another scapegoat is selected to take on the burden.
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Tibet
Brightness Into Life and Positive Outlook Encouraged
A call urges embracing brightness as life is short and time precious. Advocates say pessimism drains energy, while optimism fuels creativity and productivity.
Medieval Trade Clash Between Barbers and Apothecaries
A historical note describes a late medieval trade dispute between barbers and apothecaries. The overlap of duties led to contention, with the French attempting a compromise by distinguishing robes for each trade. The arrangement temporarily reduced friction.
Union Guild Picnic at Clermont City Park
The Clermont Union Church Guild and families gathered at the city park on Wednesday evening July 8 for a picnic supper. A sizable crowd attended, followed by a short business meeting and reports of an enjoyable time.
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Clermont Union Church Guild
Clermont Calendar Highlights Local Events and Visits
July calendar notes a W. C. C. F. business meeting, Mission Society, band concert, and Commercial Club gathering. Travel and visits include Helen Anderson and a friend from Upper Iowa in Fayette, and relatives in Ossian. A fire siren sparked by burning grass near Wells property caused no damage. Local social happenings during the week feature dinners, a hot spell heat stroke, and a twentieth wedding anniversary picnic for Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Halverson with many neighbors attending.
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Mission Society
Will and Testament of Geo P Washburn to Be Heard
State court in Fayette County will hear probate for the last will and testament of Geo P Washburn, deceased, on a date to admit the instrument to probate. Clerk Philip K Meskel presides in West Union Iowa with deputy L Fisk listed.
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Fayette County
Geo. P. Washburn
District Court
West Union
Iowa
Clermont Luth Church East Hosts Sunday Evening Luther League
Clermont Iowa notes mention the Luther League gathering at the east church Sunday evening with other services the following Sunday due to the pastor's absence. Roy Tatra Jr returns from Minnesota visit. Dr C G Glesne visits Elkader relatives. cattle moved from Dakota stricken areas to pasture. local birthdays and weekend picnic at Thompson Park in Clermont with residents attending.
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Luther League
G. Gunston
Peter Carlin
Hettinger
N.D
Dakota
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Mrs. N. Jergens
Fred Bigler
Myr
Len Simek
Louise Miller
Canada
Clarence Tatra
Lester Anderson
Roy Tatra
Gladys
Sadie Peterson
Elmina Belachner
Clear Lake
Stanley
Ethel
Wisconsin
Waupaca
Edwin Olson
Dotty
Eva
Elmer Olson
Wayne
Cedar Rapids
Gaerah Walker
Eva Olson
Love Brothers
Burgess - Dugstad Lumber Company Paints, Building Materials
Ooal Clermont
Fayette County Girls’ Rally
B. Reiger
Thos. Cummings
Lamont
Busy Bees
Helen Anderson
Upper Iowa
Gilbert Anderson
Hazel Schrader
Augusta Jones
Luana
Jones
Carl Appelman
Oelwein
Henry Ostlie
Appelman
Henry Nelson
Council Bluffs
Mrs. Talley and Sons
Waterloo
Roy Tatro
Mr. Talley
Irene Gilbert
Irene Smith
Carl Swanson
Des Moines
Roy Campbell
Donald Theine
Marquete
Virgil Andersen
Gon
Ossian
J. C. Halverson
J. G. Halverson
Warren Harrington
Postville
Henry Herwig
G. Roland
Viola
Cooney Olson
Louie Reierson
Cornelius Reierson
Lois Olson
Will
Philip K. Meskel
L, L. Fisk
Clermont Luth
Rawleigh
Rawleigh’s
Dept
Freeport
Roy Tatra, Jr
Orval Tatra
Canton
C. G. Glesne
Wellington
Bertha Frisbie
Lela Frieden
West Bend
Alvina
Mabel Frieden
I. C. Jerdee
Cedar Falls
Thompson Park
Warren Joyce
Dorothy Conner
Frank Kohls
B. W. Gonner
Florence Kohls
Lawrence Kohls
Anton Kohls
Richard Kohls
Selma Light
Elmer Kohls
Christene Lane
Miss Redman
Miles Nervine
Julietta Currier
New Market
N. H
Miles
Christene Lanier
Middleton
Tennessen
Grace Redmann
St James
Mion
Jd. H. Redding
18Th Ave
Rock Inland
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