West Union Notes and Local Updates Report
West Union items cover visits by Mrs. QO Schopp to Higin to see her daughter and sister, Elgin resident Que Ghinderson’s business trip to Dunn County, a barn and paint work by J. S. Smith and Tom Lewis, a small cyclone damaging outbuildings with no injuries, Ira Smart’s cancer surgery in Dgan South Dakota, the West Union high school seeking state aid under the Adams teacher training law, and a local drug advertisement touting Dr King’s New Life Pills for digestion and energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QO. Schopp
Higin
Frank Miller
John Conner
Que Ghinderson
Elgin
Dunn County
North Dakota
W.C. Lewis
J. 8. Smith
Tom Lewis
Ira Smart
Dgan
West Union High School
Clermont Notes on Local People and Real Estate Moves
Miss Mamie Boyle traveled as a passenger for Elgin on Tuesday. Mrs. C. C. Miller and Mrs. Fred Miller visited in Elgin Friday. Charlie Pringle of Everett Washington visits brother Bob in Clermont. Knudt Kittleson and wife were in Iowa City to consult doctors about Mrs. Kittleson’s health. Gerhart Halverson returned from three months in Iowa City at the State Hospital, now improved. Clement plans a new hotel in Clermont. James Sullivan sold a 859 acre farm to James Powers, with Powers’ 120 acre farm near the Junction as part payment. Clyde McFarlin, former Clermont schools head, will be principal at West Bend Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Mamie Boyle
Elgin
C. C. Miller
Fred Miller
Charlie Pringle
Everett
Wash
Bob
Knudt Kittleson
Iowa City
State Hospital
Clement
C. G. Haug
O. Paulson
James Sullivan
Clermont
John Trainor
James Powers
Moorshon Credits Life Saved By King’s New Discovery
Newark man James B. Moershon recounts a life risking eight month illness from lung hemorrhages. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for recovery, praising its performance against coughs, colds, asthma, and other lung troubles. City Drug Store guarantees and offers a free bottle.
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James B. Moershon
Newark
N. J
Dr. King
Local Notes and Social Roundup Brightens Community
Mlyria items note visits by Lewis painting R A Peters Lioure and Beamer of Wkader in the vicinity. Edith Richards returns from Fayette for a few days. Mabel Medberry with aunt G E Medberry. Lena and Charley Wenger with Mae Fritz. Lawrence MacKellar family hosted by Herve Robbins. Rain damaged fields and fences. Klingman and wife and Bert Chapman with wives visited Elkader. Ina McMullen closes Highland District No. 8 spring term with picnic. Kerr family and Ina McMullen at Robt Peters home. Fritz at Arlington visiting daughter Mrs John Yearous. Nina Kiple returns home after helping grandmother Rose Kohler. Wilbur Patterson back from McGregor improved. Thos Kerr’s wife returns from Elgin after helping ill mother. A noted sentiment on health ends with promotion of Electric Bitters for women. S: 60 ct The City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence MacKellar
Herve| Robbins
C. M. Klingman
Bert
Chapman
Elkader
Ina McMullen
Highland District
H. B. Kerr
Ina ‘McMullen
Rob’t Peters
Fritz
Mrs
John Yearous
Arlington
Nina Kiple
Rose Kohler
Wilbur Patterson
McGregor
Thos. Kerr
Elgin
Elkader Notes On Crops Clubs And Local News
Elkader reports fruit crops affected by various insects while a local Tennis club forms with about 15 members and two courts laid out on leased ground. Church work progresses. three strong congregations push forward. Quack grass on streets urged to be removed. Henry Miller and two National brothers injured in an automobile accident near the National fair ground expected to recover. Ray Talley recovering from scarlet fever with no additional cases reported. Senator Robi Quigley of McGregor mourns the death of his companion noted for her virtue. funeral held Friday. Mrs. George Schori hosts Priscilla Club gathering.
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Elkader
Elzader
Henry Miller
National
National Fair Ground
Ray Talley
Talley
Robi Quigley
McGregor
Clayton County
Oak Grove social notes show residents visiting and guests
Oak Grove News lists local residents and relatives visiting each other at multiple homes. Ed Conner and wife hosted and visited others. Hugh Conner, Ward Brabham, Mary Bennett, Mae Bennett, Lizzie Boyle, and families are among those mentioned visiting Rob Wilsons, Frank Boyles, Charlie Boyles, and Joe Conner households. A barn raising at W Pritchards and a meeting of A C O G at Ira Bennetts are noted. trips to Hawkeye and Waverly appear for extended visits.
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Yd Boyle
Marie Holzer
Tra’ Bennet
Eddie Conner
Rob Wilsons
John. Wilson
A. Conner
Hugh Conner
Ward Brabham
Haos Howards
John Howard
William Brabham
Bernie
Frank Boyles
Frank Boyle
Simon O'Neil
Charlie
Rob Wilson
Edith Conner
Eddie Conger
Julia
Hawkeye
Joe Conner
Wound care ad and local notices from West Union
An article notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for wounds and skin ailments sold at The City Drug Store. It mentions the West Union Creamery under B. F. Schultz, upcoming weather, and a report on post office fixtures condemned by C. L. Patterson. It also recalls Miles Pratt injuring his foot at a school picnic and receiving medical care after thirteen stitches.
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West Union Farmers’ Creamery
B. F.schultz
North Pole
West Union
Thoma Bros
J. J. Capper
City Drug Store
M. W. A. Picnic
J. W. Bopp
C. L. Patterson
Miles Pratt
Hawkeyes
Pratt
Old Malta and Its Stormy Past Through Time
Malta’s long history is sketched through its rule by the Knights of St. John the cathedral of St. John the Chapel of Bones and San Publio monks in vaults. The arriving visitor notes eastward touches in dress huts ponies roofs and sunblinds, as well as a primitive ramshackle train with candlelit tunnels for first class and darkness for third.
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Malta
Knights of
St. John’s Cathedral
Island
Seasickness Prevented by Reciting English Poetry
Henry Sidgwick used a peculiar method to ward off seasickness while crossing the Channel with Sir George Trevelyan. He recited English poetry on deck, timing about 2,000 lines between Dover and Calais, claiming the practice would extend to other languages if the voyage continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sidgwick
George Trevelyan
Sidgwick
Franca
Trevelyan
Debutante's Dinner Mishap Ends in Salt Stain Cure
A debutante is pushed against the table at her first dinner and spills claret from every glass. The hostess bears it good naturedly while the tablecloth risks a stain. The man rubs the spill with salt, then others join in. By dinner’s end the wine trace nearly disappears.
Meredith’s English Edition Idea from The Green Carnation
In a scene from The Green Carnation George Meredith is seen at the post office. The speaker notes Watt's portrait likeness and recalls reading his books. Amarith plans a self translated English edition, risky yet potentially lucrative for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Meredith
Watt
Natural Effect Painting Sunset Prompt
A playful exchange asks how to paint a sunset in five minutes, replying with an offbeat plan to crack a raw egg on the canvas can and let it dry. The quirky dialogue highlights improvised, rapid art ideas and a humorous approach to creative deadlines.
Snakes and Music Taste Rumor in Zoo Study
The study questions if snakes hear music, focusing on cobra reactions to gourd-pipe notes. It likens snake response to nervous sympathy similar to a dog. At Bronz zoo noon whistles trigger wolves to howl. fakir with rag doll and juggling tricks noted.
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Sciones
Bronz Zoo
Baby Mosquitoes Meet Mean Brother Mosquitoes
A playful exchange where Mama Mosquito asks why the baby is upset, and the infant laments that the older brother found a hole in the mosquito netting over a baby and won’t reveal its location.
Stevenson’s Protest on Thought and Speech
Robert Louis Stevenson argues words distort thinking and colored praise or blame. He urges judging by life’s realities, not by speech, and acting on unspoken convictions when choosing between options.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Howard Defies Apology in Family Dispute
A three year old named Howard refuses to apologize to his sister after repeated commands. His father spanks him twice. Howard remains angry and retorts that he will be punished on papa's account. The Delineator recounts the humorous家庭 moment with quiet irony.
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Howard
Paps
Gone
A dialogue fragment notes a man named Sparks may be alive after an aircraft injury. An unsure speaker recalls Sparks went up in a plane described as crudely constructed with strings, suggesting a precarious or fatal accident tale. The lines imply speculation about Sparks fate without confirming death.
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Sparks
Pop Up as Doctors Question Fever Remedy
A quirky dialogue features a father explaining why doctors check the mouth for fever. The son asks about the practice and the father answers that the mouth releases hot air, a humorous exchange reflecting medical curiosities.
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Pop
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Zeigler Farm
Phillips Place
News
Pyor Clyde McFarlin
West Bend
Iowa
Mlyria
Lewis
R. A. Peters
Dr. Beamer
Wkader
Harry Reichert
Watkins
Kirk Havelet
Edith Richards
Fayette
Mabel Medberry
G. E. Medberry
Lena
Charley Wenger
Mae Fritz
George Schori
Priscilla Club
Oak Grove
Edith ‘Conner
Eddie Conners
Mae Bennett
David May
George Howard
Sam Learn
Frank Howard
Lizzie Boyle
Waverly
Fetias
Ouiat
Hosea
Mediterranean
Meredith
Gclential
Stevenson
California
el Paso
Coloado
Colorado
Colorado’ Rockies
Patras
Worley
John Falb
M. D. Oleotig
Burgeon
Dewey Hotel
Euoin
Lows
H.S. Hadsel, M.D
Ichori Bros
Greenly Bros
Henry
Toi Batali
Wellman
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