Local notes on visits, outings, and social events
A stream of social items from Postville and nearby towns covers visits to Cedar Mmorbing, chautauqua at West Union, and outings to Rawl. It notes gatherings of Bennington ladies, Maynard Gala Day plans, poultry health products from local merchants, and travel plans of Weibel family. Also mentions a baby’s death and funeral, hospital treatments, and evangelical meetings at a Wadena church led by Rev. Al G. Braw art.
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Effithe
Han’ Cafe
Doss
Mei Kohler
Batty
Hilmer Sahori
Carl
Stoehr
Raw
F. C. Milman
Brooke
Dorothy
Mae
Disnéy
Ehjoyad
West Union
Hesa
Panioea
Seal of Minnesota
Higin
Weibel Mill Co
Weibel
Brookfield
Missouri
Waibel
Conyagal
Hdnah
Fayette
Fr. Bivens
New Hampton
Maynard
Hogans
Postville
Chicago
F. W. Hughes
Hid
Hiortholm
Hjortholm
Clermont
Gundar
Deaconess’ Hospital
Presbyterian Church of
Wadena
Lautherah Church
al G. Btawart
Se Ottols
Tty
Fair Grounds
Ers
Elgin
American Légion
Ponta
Fayette County
Father Whalen
Rockford
Thomas Roberta
Sheffield
Clermont Band
Cliff Chriat
Forrest Welch
Elgin Post
A. A. Brown
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Duluth
Minn
C. B. Fountain
Des Moines
Signs of Trade and Art in Antique Frescoed Decor
A discussion of historic trade signs and decorative signs in antiquity, noting the blend of art and commerce. Describes the Cupid motif on a sandal maker sign, heraldic boards, and Correggio s Mule and Muleteer image. Mentions royal signs and the decline of artistic sign painting after George II with street nudances.
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George II
Advantage in Auburn Hair Sparks Matrimonial Myths
An article notes that red hair may confer a matrimonial edge, citing London and an eminent doctor. It argues hair color influences attraction, henna dye popularity, and urges vegetarianism to sustain pale complexion. warns against imitating beauty trends unless natural.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duth
Tollet
Robin Redbreast Names Across Continents
English settlers gave the robin its name in America England and New Zealand and China. The American thrush bears a reddish breast echoing the English bird while New Zealand and Chinese robins gained fame for tameness and friendly nature. Various Hagliah birds share nicknames like Jackdaw magpie Jenny wren and philip sparrow yet the robin redbreast remains most connected to the language and culture.
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China
New Zealand
America
England
Tomtlt
Jackdaw
Magpie
Jenny Awren
Philip Sparrow
Robin Redbreast
Giant baobab cisterns store rainwater in Africa
In central Africa the baobab tree forms a natural rainwater cistern with a cavity at the top. Arabs hollow out large trunks to create artificial cisterns filled with water during rains for drinking and irrigation of melon patches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Africa
Notable Child Rearing Traditions From Varied Cultures
In London Tit-Bita a fragment describes diverse infant burial and care customs, noting that some cultures bury babies in sand when mothers are busy, while others fashion skin dolls stuffed with moss to hang on a peg. It mentions the Lapp and Chinese practices with brief, non-graphic details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guinea
Ita Walet
London
A Sporting Judge
A humorous Birmingham Age-Herald item notes a judge sentencing a speeder to thirty days in the workhouse, quipping the offender could borrow the car while jailed. The exchange highlights local court humor and the presumed limits of the offender’s vehicle.
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Durance Vile
Birmingham
Age-Hi Herald
Illini community notices and local gatherings
Cedar Rajsis and neighbors plan visits and a busy summer with fairs picnics and a chautauqua in West Union. The Illyria community picnic comes August 18 with fall attractions to follow. Delwein team hosts Newton in mid July as Gouvernor Kendall warns against labor intimidation.
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Vernie
Cedar Rajsis ‘Behrickerang
fBiganor Schneider
Rose Grimm
Clarence Hog
Weat Union
John Dixon
Blaine
Delwaln
W. Cressy
Jean
Clarion
J. F. Schricker
Illyria
Delwein
Newton
Rook
Oelwain
Slapneka
Delwelt
West
Tom Mix
George Walsh
Walsh
Mix
New York
Pack
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Bray
W. E. Kiple
Toves
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