Watne Family Reunion Honors Halvor Watne in Clermont Park
A Watne family reunion was held in Clermont city park on Sunday July 26 to honor Halvor Watne who celebrated his eighty six birthday on July 24. Attendees included Andrew Bergeson family Alvin Sorenson of Albert Lea Minn Albert Watne Jackie and Shirley Sand Tom Watne and K H Rogness Ossian Ed Watne and family C Reierson of Castalia A T Bergeson and family and Oscar Reierson of Clermont.
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Watne
Clermont City Park
Halvor Watne
Andrew Bergeson
Alvin Sorenson
Albert Lea, Minn
Albert Watne
Jackie
Shirley Sand
Tom Watne
K. H. Rogness
Ossian
Ed Watne
Nedimovich Weds Leta Sherrin in Peoria Ceremony
Peter Nedimovich, Clermont athletic coach, married Leta Sherrin of West Union at Peoria on Saturday July 25. They plan visits across Illinois and will be at home in Livermore after August 1 where he will serve as athletic coach and principal the coming year.
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Peter Nedimovich
Clermont
Leta Sherrin
West Union
Peoria
Illinois
Livermore
Celebrate Sixty Fifth Wedding Anniversary in West Union
Mr and Mrs Charles Anderson celebrated their sixty fifth wedding anniversary with a Sunday July 26 reunion at the air grounds in West Union. About fifty relatives attended a noon picnic. The article notes several local visits and social gatherings involving Anderson family and neighbors.
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Charles Anderson
Air Grounds
West Union
Women Enjoy Outing at New Hampton Pool Picnic
Business and Professional Women's club members and guests traveled to New Hampton for a pool swim on Monday. A picnic supper followed, then a brief meeting before returning to West Union to attend a movie. Attendees included Mrs. Crowe, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Simek, Mrs. Pringle, Mrs. Peck, Mrs. Schrader, and others.
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New Hampton
West Union
Wm. Crowe
Louise Miller
Len Simek
Clifton Pringle
Carlton Peck
Hazel Schrader
Evelyn Dugstad
Thelma Christianson
Elsie Lindgren
Maida Sperry
Sadie Peterson
Geneva Wells
Elizabeth Priest
Lavonne Simek
Mary Josephine Rafferty
Lenore White
Wild Life School at McGregor Aug 3 15
McGregor hosts the eighteenth annual Wild Life School from August 3 to 16. R D Noble, secretary, lists programs for the thirteen day event and invites nature lovers to request the full schedule. Also notes local visits, a major car accident near Postville, and various community notices.
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Wild Life School
Mcgregor
R. D. Noble
McGregor Wild Life School
Places Named for Lenin and Stalin Across Regions
The text notes that many locales carry names honoring Lenin and Stalin, including Leninsk Lenkovan Lenino and seven places named after Stalin. It mentions Stalinabad Stalingrad and Stalinir among examples, illustrating widespread commemorative naming.
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Lenin
Stalin St. Petersburg
Leningrad
Leninsk
Lenkovan
Lenino
Stalin
Stalinabad
Stalingrad
Stalinir
Bible Property of the Crown in England
Col Her's Weekly reports that the Bible and Prayer Book are copyrighted Crown property and that only Oxford and Cambridge universities may publish them under royal patent or license.
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Bibles
the Crown
England
The
Crown
Oxford
Cambridge
Col Her's
Inner governing life added by Christianity to classical thought
A concise note states that Christianity contributed an inner governing life to classical thought, emphasizing internal conscience and moral self-governance as a central element guiding behavior and interpretation. The remark links spiritual ethics to ancient philosophical foundations.
Malleable and cast iron definitions in steelmaking
A historical note defines malleable iron as a cast iron imide derived from pig iron and suitable for conversion into wrought iron after casting without subsequent fusion. The description emphasizes the material’s malleability after processing.
Science of Window Lighting Emerges as Serious Study
The text notes that glass for windows existed in the eighteenth century but only in the past decade has window lighting been studied as a careful science. It highlights a shift from materials to method in architectural lighting.
Not Tropical Disease in Temperate Nations
Although leprosy is often associated with tropical regions, it occurs in temperate zone countries such as Japan, Korea, and Argentina.
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Japan
Korea
Argentina
U S Wood Study Room biggest forest products lab
The United States houses the world’s largest laboratory dedicated to wood study, known as the Forest Products Laboratory, devoted entirely to investigations of wood uses.
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U. S
United States
Forest Products Laboratory
Watermark types recorded in stamp printing paper losses
A record notes 240 distinct watermarks used on the printing paper for postage stamps, indicating a wide variety of watermark designs in the paper stock.
Spiritual Values Guide Civilization at Its Peak
When a society reaches a high level of suffering, the wiser minds turn toward the true, the beautiful, and the good, elevating spiritual values as central to civilization.
Pacific tides soar on the Pacific side over twelve feet
Across the Panama Canal the Atlantic tides run only a foot or two, while the Pacific side averages more than twelve feet, signaling a stark coastal difference in tidal height.
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Pacific
Atlantic
Panama Canal
Light Meat Enters Japan Consumption Rise Reported
Light meat usage in Japan climbs to about two and a half pounds per person, contrasted with Americans consuming roughly 280 pounds per head. The note highlights dietary shift and export implications as meat culture expands in Japan.
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Japan
Aye-aye Described: Night Creature From Madagascar
Aye-aye, a cat sized nocturnal mammal with rodent like teeth, is native solely to Madagascar and is noted for its unusual appearance and solitary habitat.
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Madagagcar
Slaves Once Slain Borneo Custom at Death
A historical note describes a Borneo practice where slaves were slain at a man's death to serve him in the afterlife, reflecting ancient customs of tribute and belief.
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Borneo
One-Sided Battle Report From Taaus in Syria
In a legendary clash at Taaus Syria Alexander the Great reportedly destroyed 110000 Persians with a force of about 450. The tale highlights extraordinary odds and a swift victory shaping ancient warfare narratives.
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Syria
Taaus
B. C
Alexander the Great
Birthday Party Honoring Carol Miller Eighth Birthday
Mrs Carl Miller hosted a Friday party for her daughter Carol celebrating her eighth birthday. Children played games and enjoyed refreshments. Attendees included Augusta Miller Willett Miller Ellen Douglas David Hacksmann Rose Marie Hacksmann Ruth Krueger Marion Probert Mrs W B Miller and Luella Miller.
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Carl Miller
Carol
Thoso
Augusta and
Willet Miller
Ellen Douglas
David and
Rose Marie Hacksmann
Ruth Krueger
Marion Probert
W. B. Miller
Luella Miller
Clermont Calendar and Local Anecdotes
The item notes a series of community events in Clermont including town council and Royal Neighbors meetings, and band and church group gatherings. It also features light vignettes about a hospital patient, a butter robbery at the Farmers Cooperative creamery in Afton, a royal physician anecdote tied to Buckingham Palace, and a discussion on postal lottery regulations, plus melting honey from stored bees at the First National Bank building.
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Afton
Highway
Omaha
Buckingham Palace
Blank
Queen Victoria
Queen
Osage Press
First National Bank
Central Avenue
Ninth Street
Northwood Anchor
Clermont Luth Church Services and West Priscilla Band Meet
Clermont Lutheran Church offers English services at 10 and Norwegian at 11 on Sunday. West Church hosts the Priscilla Working Band on Wednesday August 5 with hostesses Mrs Otto Vasby Mrs Henry Ostlie Andine Vasby and Marie Scholen. East Church Mission Society meets Thursday August 6 with hostesses Mrs BE O Lien Mrs Joseph Olson and Mrs Alphie Thorson. G Gunsten, Pastor.
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Highland Church
West Church
Priscilla
Otto Vasby
Henry Ostlie
Andine Vasby
Marie Scholen
East Church
The
Mission Society
BE. O. Lien
Joseph Olson
Alphie Thorson
G. Gunsten
Jennie Erickson Dies at Home in Clermont
Jennie Erickson died at her Clermont home Monday night after a short illness. An obituary will be published next week.
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Jennie Erickson
Clermont
Noise Louder at Night in Norway Apparently
Noise levels rise after dark as sound travels better without the daytime updrafts warmed by Bun Catletts Weekly, causing louder nights despite daytime conditions.
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Norges
Smiling Fewer Muscles Than Frowning Says London Scientist
A London scientist asserts smiling uses far fewer muscles than frowning. He claims 13 muscles suffice for a smile versus 50 for a frown, suggesting smiling is easier on the facial effort.
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London
Christophe the Black Emperor Hides Gold in Bahuma Summer Home
Christophe Came North Christophe, noted as a black emperor at Hatt, maintained a summer home at Inagus in the Bahuma. There he concealed large quantities of gold still hidden from discovery.
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Christophe
Hatt
Inagus
Bahuma
Portland Cement Invention Patented by Aspdin
Cement inventor Joseph Aspdin of Leeds, England, secured letters patent for his Portland cement invention on October 21, 1824, marking a milestone in modern construction materials.
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Joseph Aspdin
Leeds
England
Guayule Shrub Could Boost Mexican Texan Agro Industry
Guayule is a shrub native to Mexico and southern Texas. It resembles sige brush and can be harvested with machinery, potentially aiding regional agriculture and industrial use.
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Mexico
Texas
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