Archdiocesan Centennial Opens With Solemn Mass in Dubuque
The centennial year of the Archdiocese of Dubuque began with a solemn pontifical mass at St. Raphael's Cathedral, led by Archbishop Amleto Cicognani acting for Pope Pius XI. Speakers included Archbishop J. F. Rummel and Gov. Kraschel. A choir of 87 priests performed, with a banquet at Columbia College gymnasium where Archbishop Beckman presided. The program spans the entire year across all archdiocesan parishes and institutions.
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St. Raphael’s
Dubuque
Pious XI
Amleto Giovanni Cicognani
United States
Gregory XVI
Baltimore
Mathias Loras
Mobile
Ala
Beckman
J. F. Rummel
New Orleans
Alphonse Dress
Columbia College
Archbishop Beckman
Apostolic Delegate
Gov. Kraschel
Frank A. O'Connor
O'Connor
Frank Devery Dies at 83 in Cedar Rapids
Frank Devery, 1132 Ellis Blvd Cedar Rapids, retired Rock Island locomotive engineer, died in a Cedar Rapids hospital July 22 after an eighteen month illness. Born Clermont December 8 1872 he worked 41 years for Rock Island and 15 years as a passenger engineer. Survived by widow Margaret two sisters Stella Powers Lewisburg Pa Anna Titus Berkeley Calif and a brother Ed Devery Reubens Idaho. A brother J Devery died in 1982. He belonged to Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Crescent lodge A F and A M the Consistory Shrine Knights of Pythias and 25 year club of Rock Island. Funeral at Brady Chapel Cedar Rapids July 26 conducted by Rev Charles Edwards. Burial by Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers at Linwood Cemetery Cedar Rapids.
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Frank Devery
Ellis Blvd
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island
Devery
Clermont
Rock Island Railroad
Margaret
Stella Powers
Lewisburg
Anna Titus
Berkley
Calif
Ed Devery
Reubens
Idaho
J. ©. Devery
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Crescent Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Brady Chapel
Charles Edwards
Linwood Cemetery
Ancient Salt Bond Hospitality in Arab Customs
The article recalls how Arabs used salt as a sacred pledge between host and guest, offering protection by inviting a pursuer to lick salt from the host’s hand and pouring it away if aid was refused. It then notes Florence Nightingale’s residence during the Crimean War in St. George monastery near Balaklava, overlooking a fishing village.
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Florence Nightingale
St. George
Balaklava
Desman of Pyrenees Notable for Long Snout Use
The desman, a small Pyrenean mammal, possesses an exceptionally long snout that it can curl into its mouth, drawing a comparison to an elephant’s trunk in its reach and mobility.
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Desman
Pyrenees
Herons Repair Nest For Reuse Each Year
The thrifty blue herons will repair and reuse the old nest year after year, keeping a rickety structure in service through repeated repairs.
World’s Famous Marked Woman Demonstrates at Iowa State Fair
Mise Alee, famed for revolver and rifle feats, will headline the state fair from August 27 to September 2 in Des Moines Iowa. Her act includes William Tell stunts, bullets through a phonograph record, and shooting a playing card edgewise, alongside other circus thrillers in afternoon and evening grandstand shows.
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Des Muins
Bina Alee
Mise Alee
Annie Oakley
Big Vacation Camp Opens at Iowa State Fair
The Midwest’s largest vacation camp debuted at the Iowa State Fair, offering free camping for over 26,000 visitors during the exposition from August 27 to September 8. The site features 120 acres for camping with a trailer section, electric lights, city water, and modern facilities, and a free circular is available on request.
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Dea Moines
Clermont Attendee at Elgin Show and Local Notices
A Clermont resident attended a show in Elgin on Monday evening. The Clermont area reports multiple rural and community events including visits, picnics, and church notes. Fire, road, and agricultural items mention high rye yields, road work near Marquette, and a jail security incident in Clayton county.
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Clermont
Elgin
Five Kinds of Glass Classified by Fabrication Image
A brief overview explains five distinct glass types, each demanding a unique fabrication image and specific materials, outlining general principles of production.
Love Is An Emblem Quote From Eternal Love
A compact quote on timeless love declares that love is the emblem of eternity, defying time memory and fear of end. The excerpt frames love as an enduring, memory-dissolving force.
Floating root islands drift on Mississippi rivers
Floating islands on the Mississippi and other rivers are land portions held together by roots. The roots provide buoyancy, enabling these landmasses to ride atop the water.
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Mississippi
Ocean depths reveal vast uncharted submarine zones
The ocean floor shows over three quarters deeper than 1.1 miles and more than half between 2.8 and 3.4 miles. There exist 80 “deeps” where the seabed sits six miles down, with radium highly concentrated in those areas.
Take It or Leave It and Learn to Accept the World
The speaker argues you must accept the world as you find it after considering the matter and realizing there is no real choice. It reflects a pragmatic attitude that this is the only world anyone has managed to discover.
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Tunkins
Bed Bouncer Guarding the King’s Nightly Rest
Collier's Weekly notes a bed bouncer as a key member of ancient royal protection. The duty was to bounce on the royal couch nightly to thwart hidden knives and threats to the monarch.
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Oscar Geo
Collier’s Weekly
West Clermont Luther League Program Sunday Evening
The West Clermont Luther League presents a program Sunday evening August 1 at 8 o clock with song society scripture reading and prayer. Marcella Schweiner reads Emma Stee solo. Mrs Russell Larson leads on a topic introduction, Margaret Moen continues the topic, and Rev Gunston delivers a Bermonette. Collection and closing follow.
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West Clermont Luther League
Songa
Reel Gunsten
Marcella Schweiner
Emma Stee
Russell Larson
Margaret Moen
Society Bermonette
Gunston
In Memoriam Mrs Ostlie and family visit weekend
A memorial note honors Mrs Gilbert Ostlie who died a year ago with tender verses from family. The edition also reports Ostlie family visits, game law updates, golf course humor, and a community tale of neighbors aiding Fred C Schultz in Grand Meadow township.
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Gilbert Ostlie
Washington
Fred C. Schultz
Grand Meadow Township
Fred
Postville Herald
Clermont Luth Church and East Church Service Notes
Divine services listed for Clermont Luth Church and West and East churches with times 10:30 in Clermont, 10 in Malta conducted by Rev E Ramsay, Norwegian service at 2 pm by Rev Ramsay. Luther League meeting August 4 and Mission Society August 6 with named hostesses. Gunsten invites all to attend.
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Highland Church
West Church
E. Ramsay
Malta
Montana
Luther League
Priscilla
Wedinday
Margaret Anderson
Albert Scheel
Elmer Osmundson
Helen Osmundson
Bess ‘Vechantz
East
E. Ramsey
Mission Society
Hans Bilden
Carrie Bilden
Lizzie Bilden
G. Gunsten
Clermont Calendar August 2 to 4 town meetings
On Monday August 2 the Clermont town council meets. On Wednesday August 4 the Priscilla Working Band performs plus Royal Neighbors of America events. On Thursday August 3 the Rosary Society and Altar Guild hold activities.
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Priscilla Working Band
Royal Neighbors of America
Rosary Society
Altar Guild
Clermont Union Church Discontinues August Services
The Clermont Union Church voted to suspend services for August. The piece covers local notices including August trout season closing, region travel for local families, and a peculiar local bird sighting in the town. It notes a blackbird with half white plumage observed on Jones street and a fledgling with asymmetrical coloration.
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West Union Argo-Gazette
Jones Street
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Anton Kohls
Mrs. Henry Vellersven
Martin Nelson
B. W. Conner
Billie Bigler
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Jean Gordon
Mrs. Anson Priest
Elwina Belachner
West Union Hospital
Elizabeth Sullivan
Elizabeth Priest
N.C. C. W. Board
Backbone State Park
Dan Burke
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Fargo, N. D
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Prairie du Chien
Wis
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Madison, Wis
Frieda Nilsen
Concordia College
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Minn
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Minneapolis
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Ed Nordhus
McGregor
Canada
Anna Nordhus
Detroit
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George Paulson
Thompson
David Gutcher
Annabelle
Dean
Wendell Loftsgard
Barnabetta Olson
Arthell
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Leo Reigel
John
Gladys
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Miami
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Iowa
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Edo Schultz
Gere
Hazel Schrader
Fayette County
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Leila Schmidt
Cecelia Houdek
Postville
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Hazel ‘Schrader
Henry Heusman
Marquette
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Isaac van Nice
Muscatine
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Lloyd Corsepius
F. K. White
F. J. Gcropley
Harry Anderson
West Union
J. Cropley
LeRoy, Minn
Margaret Rogers
Leo O'Coneall
Archdiocese of Dubuque
Harry Wenger
Ed Wenger
Gene
John McMillan
Alfred Wenger
Ed Neuman
Thomas Osmundson
Laura Jane Osmundson
Clermont City Park
Geo. Rounds
Clayton County
Emmetsburg
Wauoka R
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Sam
Argo-Gazette
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Cyephent Foster
Pittburgh
Colum
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Foser
West L. L. Program
Memoriam
Gilbert Ostlie and
Conrad Brenner
Donald
Marengo
Mr. Brenner
Freddie
State Park
Anamosa
Waukon R. & S
Clermont Luth
Clermont Union Church
J. J. Snyder
Wm. Nelson
Towa
Len Simek
Louise Miller
Crystal
West
Glacier
Mt. Ranier National
Portland
Oregon
General Conference of German Baptist Churches of North America
Prairie Farmer
Www
L. Ss
Clermont Opera House
Clermont Commercial Club
WLS
Uncle Ezra
Arkie
Lulu Belle
Skyland Scotty
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