Seward Rites Mark Life of Wadena Native 79
William J. Seward born in Wadena on July 9 1856 died July 12 1935 at home after six weeks of illness. He married Hannah Washell on April 5 1877 and settled near Wadena later living in Fayette county. Survived by nieces and nephews, wife predeceased him. Funeral Sunday July 14 at Presbyterian church with Rev. Fikse officiating. Interment in Taylorsville cemetery.
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William J. Seward
Stephen
Delcie Seward
Wadena
Hannah Washell
Audubon
Fayette County
Bert Barker
Taylorsville
Marcia Marie Knutson
West Union
Leta Mavis Knutson
A. G. Herrling
Clear Lake
Wanda Everett
Henry Gernand
Los Angeles
Calif
Leslie Dean
Frank Kohler
Genevieve Leonhart
la Fonda Gell
Winifred Flanagan
Waterloo
Alfred Jenson
Lola Gell
Maggie Whittenbaugh
Cedar Rapids
Harlan
Faithful Moslem Journeys to Mecca Shrine
A devotee of Islam seeks paradise on a pilgrimage to Mecca, risking death on the journey. The narrative centers on spiritual quest and the unwavering hope of salvation despite fatal peril.
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Merea
Peridise
St Johns Bread In Mediterranean Legume Fruit
A fragment describes St John’s bread as a legume with edible pulp found in a Mediterranean diet. The text mentions husks eaten by a prodigal son in a Tilt partite and references an avert edible pulp in the fruit.
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St. John's
Oak Grove News: Local Visits and Travel Notes
Oak Grove residents and families made visits across nearby towns including Decorah, McGregor, Manchester, and Fayette. Several extended family gatherings occurred, with trips to Minneapolis and Chicago for relatives, and hospital news reported that Walter Dennler underwent appendectomy after rupture.
Unconscious humor from Eden Valley Journal slips
The Eden Valley Journal lists so called funniest lines that read oddly now. Examples include a Lacey announcement about a Lida catch, hens satisfying town appetites, powder from a pom tomine poisoning, trades offered for a coat and hay, a farmer seeking a position, tombstones for husbands, a found fountain pen, and a sensational prompt about electrocution.
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The
Eden Valley Journal
Crary
John Lacey
Lacey
Lida
Mary C. Davis
C. I. Powell
Facing the Music Phrase Origins Debated
The article discusses various theories for the origin of the phrase facing the music. Proposals include military drumming out soldiers, militiamen mustering facing a band, and horses startled by a regimental band, with another view tying it to an actor before an orchestra.
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Ita
Wenl
Cleveland Pain Denter
Beads Used by American Indians for Decoration and Trade
Imported beads from Italy used by American Indians for adornment and gear. Youth beadwork shows Indian bead quality, with the smallest beads crafted by Alaskan Indians. The piece notes concerns over matching red man's standards of quality.
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Italy
Tatiana
Red Man
Fragmented rural column sketches daily life and humor
A lively rural column recalls Kittenball nights and family scenes in Florence onlookers. It notes a two year old singer and a calf mishap, then threads a parade of neighbors at daily tasks, church bells, and light philosophizing on optimism.
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Frederick Anderson
Florence ‘Berg Andersons
Thors Gad
Carter
M.co
Go Fishing for Relief from Life’s Worries
The article extols fishing as a universal remedy for blues and stress. It argues that time spent fishing calms the mind, eases money woes, and offers perspective, noting even the President finds relief in fishing. It frames fishing as the world’s best medicine and urges citizens to take up the rod.
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United States
History of shaving and soldiers’ cleanliness gains
The text recalls ancient times when only slaves kept clean shaves. It claims facial grooming aided combat effectiveness, leading to soldiers adopting cleaner appearances as hand to hand fighting evolved.
Mighty bronze doors guard the national archives entrance
Bronze doors stand 36 feet high and 9 feet wide, each over ten tons, guarding the archives building in Washington. Made in Cleveland, they were transported by truck to the capital for installation.
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Washington
Cleveland
Popular Mechanics
Good and Bad Money
Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown argues money shapes peace and conflict. If money did not exist, war might still be sustained by counter test promises, an ancient system replacing currency. The remark blends economic philosophy with wartime pragmatism.
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Hi Ho
Chinatown
Street Half Mile Long The Street Called Straight
A brief historical note describes the street known as the Street Called Straight being about half a mile long, noting its biblical associations with the house of Judas and the dawn of Christianity for Paul.
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Damascus
Judas
Paul
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Ray Herwig
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Arlington
Krueger Red Jacket
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Tommy Howard
Harry Gilson
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Chicago
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McGregor
John Howard
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Manchester
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J. N. Hogan
Jack
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Herbert Dummermuth
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Jack Shaffer
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Oelwein Hospital
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Joe Louis
Primo Carera
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Geo. Kiple
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Express
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Red Steele
Lou Klingman
Dick Brackin
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Gordy
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Schori Field
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Bella
Mrs Brown
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Wilson & Co
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Snyder
Falb’s Meat Market
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