Wedding bells for Alexander and Whetstone in Nashua
A joyous wedding united Miss Bva Whetstone and Mr. Alexander Butler at Brown Church in the Vale near Nashua on July 11. The couple, after a two year romance, plan an extended tour of Iowa and Wisconsin before settling near home. The bride, a former Alexander-Des Moines teacher, brings many friends. the groom, once a high school instructor, is also well known here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Arthur Butler
Alexa ‘Blo
Wee
Bva
Whetstone
Alegander High
Brown
Nashua
Towa
Wisconsin
Santamber
Prtvate
Des _. Moines
Butler
Church Meeting Notices and Schedule Changes
A church announces revised events including Sunday service at 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. with Sunday school, Thursday prayer meeting, Friday Bible school, and choir rehearsal. A July 29 gathering moves from July 22 and a committee invites neighbors to assist with lodging and breakfast for August guests.
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Rapist
Washail
Rockefeller gift funds insulin program at Iowa college
John D. Rockefeller Jr. donated 10000 dollars to the University of Iowa College of Medicine to train physicians in insulin use and provide medical care for a limited number of diabetes patients. President Walter A. Jennings announced the plan. Dr. Campbell P. Howard and Dr. R. B. Gibson will lead diabetes treatment and physician training after August 2.
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Universsity of Iowa
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Walter A. Jeannap
Campbell P. Howard
R. B. Gibson
Hikers from Decorah Start Toward Albert Lea
Miss Huldah Meyer and Miss Thelma Ness of Decorah began a hike to Albert Lea Minnesota on Tuesday July 3. They wore hiking outfits and carried lunch kits. They left Decorah at four p m using the pole line road to Cresco. The article notes a new law effective July 4 imposes up to $1000 fine or up to one year in jail or both for operating an automobile while intoxicated.
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Huldah Meyer
Thelma Ness
Decorah
Albert, Lea
Minnvegate
Ness’ Sinter
Pole Line
Cresco
Trio acts headline three-day fair with free parking
The fair offers three days of racing and baseball, a big nightly fireworks display, and a stock show at high standard. Collins Trio, the Casey Boys, and acrobatic acts perform while Rube Lidmahn directs the program. Improvements to the fair grounds infield include grading and reseeding, with free admission for autos and other vehicles.
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Térg
Acrist
Pei Ia
Collins
Rings
Casey Boys
Rube Lidbmahn
Rube
A Short Tale Of A Cigars And A River Spit
A suburban host warns a guest about leaving a cigar end on the ground to maintain appearances. The guest later leaves and returns claiming he went to spit at the river. The piece then notes longevity anecdotes and a cafe personnel change as Ning DeSart rests before tonals removal and Walter Dummermuth begins work at Evans Café.
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George
Hungary
Amd
Misa
Ning DeSart
Evans Cafe
Walter Dummermuth
Homestalent Chautauqua Planned With Local Talent
Dight announces three evenings of August 7 and 8 featuring humorous skit with a girls quartette, a musical treat by brass quartette, and a pageant with a little folk each night. A good lecture will close the program. Local talent will perform and the event aims to be a home chautauqua with all acts by residents. Keep the dates and attend the programs.
Lyons Mirror Publisher William Eaton Dies in Clinton
William D. Eaton longtime Lyons Mirror publisher dies Saturday at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton aged 89 years 3 months and 20 days born in Pennsylvania 1834. He learned printing in Erie Chronicle, moved west and 73 years of active work. Funeral at Oakland cemetery chapel Tuesday with Rev N A McAuley of Tacoma officiating.
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S Wiliam D. Eaton
Lyons Mirror
Jane Lamb
Clinton
Hardn
Ars
Pennsylvania
Erie, Chronicle
Oakland Cemetery
N. A. McAuley
Tacoma
Wash
Lyons
Four Generations of Rords Celebrate Family Lineage
Len Reed can boast that four generations exist in his family. He has two sons and one daughter, the daughter has a daughter, and each son has a son. Dr. Reed's mother is living in Oklahoma, completing the fourth generation. This is not a regular occurrence in all families.
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Len Reed
Mr. Reed
Dr. Reed
Oklahoma
Wild Life School Attracts Indian Garden Exhibit
An Indian garden will be a highlight of the Wild Life School at McGregor Heights from August 6 to 17. Dr Melvin Gilmore curator of the North Dakota historical museum provided seeds from Mandan and Arikaree Indiana of the Missouri Valley for the Boy Scouts. Scouts from Waukon Decorah Traer and other Iowa towns will attend in-camp. Scout Day is planned with J L Donald national camp director of the Scouts of America expected to be present.
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Wild Life
McGregor
Melvin KR Gilmore
North Dakota Historical Museum
Who.s.a
Wild Life School
Boy Scouts of
Indiana
Missouri Valley
Waukon
Decorah
Traer
Lows
J. L. Donald
The
Scouts of America
Community plans move for old schoolhouse near Dunham Grove
In Dunham Grove region townsfolk gathered Tuesday with a subscription paper to fund purchase of the stone building north of town once used as a schoolhouse owned by J. K. Stansbury. They aim to relocate it to the northeast corner of the Holmes farm, a mile north of Dunham Grove cemetery, for Sunday school use after Fayette School consolidation.
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Dunham Grove
J. K .Stansbury
Holmes
Fayette Schools
Fayette Leader
Allen Habeger Visits Postville Family on Vacation
Allen Habeger drove to Postville Saturday to meet C C Davis who came from Chicago to join his wife and son visiting in the parental Joe Habeger home. The Davis family come for a vacation and to enjoy the pure air and freedom of the country. Get Beller's prices before buying an oil grave.
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Allen Habeger
Postville
C. C. Davis
Chicago
Joe Habeger
Davis
Beller
Drowning Tragedy Strikes Eldon Area Families
A triple drowning occurred Sunday in Eldon Missouri with Mia Henderson and her husband among the victims, daughters of Mr and Mrs Chris Duby. The report notes no further specifics while detailing surviving relatives and local connections in Elgin and Brainard. The piece also references moonshine seizure efforts and a weather-tinged outlook for crops, mentioning Osage county and local commentary.
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Eldon
Missouri
Mia
Hendersone
Brainard
Hagins
Henderson
Dog travels 126 miles to home from Washington trip
Mr and Mrs Durand Cari of Manley left their dog with Mr Cari's parents while they rode by train to Washington DC for a Shriner's convention. The dog set out home, traveled 126 miles by instinct, and arrived last week. Neighbors care for the pet until the couple returns.
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Durand Cari
Manley
Vinton
Cari
Washington, D. C
Carl
Not His Boss Juror Declares Judge Cannot Discharge Jury
The judge in a tense moment discharged the jury after a dispute. A tall juror objects, noting the panel was hired by the defense counsel, implying improper influence. The exchange highlights courtroom frictions during the deliberation phase.
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Rose
Waal
Council For Defense
Great Fire Waste in Maine Reaches 1903 High Loss
One hundred thousand acres of forest in Maine burned this season with an estimated loss of 500000 dollars, the worst since 1903. The National Board of Fire Underwriters campaigns against such waste deserve full backing. A newlywed finds that practical concerns outweigh sentiment in discarding an old wedding suit.
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Cresta
Maine
National Board of Fire
Clermont Chautauqua Promises Notable Season
Clermont chautauqua dates are July 30 through August 3. Nationally known speakers and a diverse program include the Blacks and White Minstrels and Glee Club, Baldy Strang, J May Bennett, Selma Lenhart, The Fitting Jackies, Pilipinos, Fawalans, Coronial Bingers and Singers, and The College Girl's Company. Dr Geo P Bible and Congressman Martin A Morrison will headline lectures, with Gatling Gun Wassam among entertainers. Deserves patronage. season tickets not required.
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Clermont
J. May Bennett
Selma Lenhart
Jackies
College Hie
Geo. P. Bible
Lyceum
Martin A. Morrison
Indiang
United States Congress
C. W. Wasseem
AA Rede
Ab Tractionaare
Clermont’s
Chagranqua
Trio from Marquette Injured in Ossian Car Crash
Irvin Casey, his sister Misa Catherine, and Hazel McGuire of Marquette were returning home by auto when they failed to notice a railroad crossing east of Ossian near the John W. DeCoy place. The car went over the rails, injuring Miss Casey with a fractured right arm and Miss McGuire with a gash above the right eye. Casey and the others received medical attention at Dr. Lynch's home. The vehicle was only lightly damaged.
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Irvin Casey
Misa Catherine
Hazel McGuire
Marquette
Ossian
John W. DeCoy
Miss Casey
Guire
Lynch
Mr. Casey
Oesian Bee
Have You Said Fett Debtor Notice To Subscribers
A local editor laments unpaid subscriptions spanning two to three years. He notes printing and newsprint costs and asks readers to pay their honest debts, suggesting a contribution of 50 cents. He emphasizes the need for subscribers to support the paper financially.
Ten Thousand Dollar White Leghorn Rooster Fame
The $10,000 White Leghorn at Oakdale farms LéRoy draws attention for its single eye and world spread fame. Roy Thompson and Cy advertising built a renowned lineage sold to nations, with descendants winning prizes in chicken shows across the country. A cultural note reminds Kentiefolk to leave a place as they find it.
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Oakdale
LéRoy
Roy Thompson
Postville Triumph Over Elgin In Little Eight League
Postville edged Elgin in a tense Little Eight League game with late rallies and sharp fielding. Ole Trium anchored Elgin while Postville capitalized on misplays and timely plays to seize a victory despite Elgin’s strong hitting in the late innings.
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Postgie
Saal
Ole Trium
Elgin
Ble bin
Postville Avery
Higin Boye
Postville Fang
Mlayars
Hlgin
Local League Scores and Next Week Matches
Results include Volga City 8 Clermont 4 and West Union 10 Arlington 3. Hawkeye 3 Westgate 3. Next Sunday matches: West Union at Blain, Westgate at Clermont, Volga City at Hawkeye, Postville at Arlington.
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Ciunes
Volga City
Clermont
West Union
Arlington
Hawkeye
Westgate
Weat Union
Blain
Postville
Home Merchant a Friend to All in Community Bonds
The home merchant earns trust among neighbors by extending credits and supporting local causes. He backs the chapel lodge school and athletic teams, becoming a valued friend whose presence is preferred over distant suppliers. The piece urges mutual support and standing by this local benefactor.
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Booata
The Three Freshmen and Their Fathers Incomes
Three freshmen discuss their fathers incomes. One father writes and sells a story for 25 dollars, another writes two stories for 50 dollars, and a pulpit speaker earns enough to have twelve men carry the money up to him after an hour.
Reading habits shift as books flood public with speed
The Indianapolis Star notes a contrast to Lincoln reading little yet thinking much. It argues modern publications flood the public, like a fast flowing avalanche, while paper shortages worsen troubles that start with basic needs and widen into broader issues.
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Abraham Lincoln
Indianapolis Star
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