West Union Notes Mixed with Visits and Plans
West Union residents and visitors share events from last week including neighbors calling at homes, a Sunday United Brethren Church program for Children’s Day at 10:40, MLW A meeting, and a lengthy round of visits among families from Volga Fayette Oelwein New Albin and Clermont. Local activities include a Memorial Day observance and a bad auto accident injuring Mrs Henry. Lyle Jones welcomed a baby boy born in June. Ruth Wilson returns home for vacation from Anthon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Gline
W. F. Moore
West Union
West Hilton
Jessup
Ab Mitchell
Dave Fox
Edith
Oelwein
Stocks
Hartley
Iowa
Pete Glennon
John Killerlain
Volga
Shepherd
Chicago
J. D. Molaum
Harvester
Mary Dicy Leanhart
Glen Frey
Greeley
Will Christeleit
Volgs
Kirk Hicks
Guy Carter
Forest Moore
Fayette
L. W. McKellar
Highland
Fred Ernst
M. A. Klingman
Russell Hinkle
McGregor
Lizzie Kohler
Lavon Dean
Leslie
Bobbie
New Albin
Ralph Shaffer
Carroll Klingman
Will Kerr
Chas. Culver
Arlington
Leona Welch
Five Hundred Club
I. Fi ‘Shaffer
Clyria
Msr
Alden
Peters
C. H. Nuss
Harriet
Elizabeth
Sumner
Mra
Jim Kinkgnen
Elizabeth Kohler
Harry Dean
C, Kennnedy
Francis Cotery
William Moore
J. S- Moore
Trepa Kennedy
Vida Henrich
Maynard Powers
Crystal Lekp
Walter Molumby
Herbert Doudney
Jang
Oelw
Elizabeth Kohl Herry
Pean
En’ Gell
Dauwae Tr Endh
Maggie Whittenbaugh
Wefiney
Af Ge Northrup
Cregan
Addreny
Maggie
Tedthey
Vinit
Scull
St ‘Strawberry Point
Cedar
Lyle Jones
Dorothy Weg Peepee
Lowa Ity
Don Henry
Hony Way
Henry
Weat Union Hospital
Local Social Roundup from Grand Meadow Area
Mr and Mrs Ed Nelson and Edgar visited the Martin Halverson home Sunday evening. Stanley visitors Mr and Mrs Robert Wharram of Stanley spent Memorial Day at Arthur Olson home. Arthur and Irene Helgerson and Euelah Gundereon spent Sunday at Clear Lake. Luther League at East church featured a fine program by the confirmants followed by lunch in church parlors. Ewald Lyngaas and guests at Hans Larsen home. Arthur Olson and Mrs Thomas Olson visited Alfred Burass home. Eston Landsgard and family visited. Sewing Society met at Mrs Henry Kittleson's. Anna Gunderson helped serve. Donald Larson spent weekend at Ernest Holt home. Olson school pupils enjoyed a vacation with teacher Gerhard Gunaten attending commencement at St Olaf College Northfield. Vera Mae Olson weekend with Esten Landsgard. Mryde Erickson of Cedar Rapids visited her mother Mrs Sam Erickson. Paul Cooley of Independence visited Mrs Nels Lyngan. Mr and Mrs Richard Bigler and Madonna spent Sunday with Olivia Olson. Mrs Sam Erickson and Florence with Esten Landsgard etc at quilting party. Norma Cooley of Wear Union weekend at Ewald Lyngan home. Eunice Landsgard visited Arthur Olson Tuesday afternoon.
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Ed Nelson
Edgar
Martin Halverson
Robert Wharram
Stanley
Arthur Olson
Arthur
Irene Helgerson
Euelah Gundereon
Clear Lake
Luther League
Eazt
Ewald Lyngaas
Hans Larsén
Alfred Burass
Thomas Olson
Esther
Eston Landagard
Sewing Society
Henry Kittles
Anna Gunderson
Donald Larson
Ernest Holt
Olson School
Gerhard Gunaten
St. Olaf College
Northfield
Minn
Vera Mae Olson
Esten Landsgard
Mryde Erickson
Cedar Rapids
Sam Erickson
Paul Cooley
Independence
Nels Lyngans
Richard Bigler
Madonna
Olivia Olson
Florence
Bert Lyngass
Clifford Kittleson
Henry Kittleson
Adierika marketed for complexions and bowels
An advertisement touts Adierika as a quick and gentle cure for blotchy mudded complexions and clogged bowels. It claims a single dose rids the system of poisonous wastes and lists Lead ing Druggists Elgin Brick City Pharmacy Clermont as retailers.
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Elgin
Brick City Pharmacy
Clermont
Calorie and BTU Units Defined in Heat Measure
The calorie is the unit to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius. The British thermal unit equals the heat to raise one pound of water at maximum density by one degree Fahrenheit and is equivalent to 0.252 calories.
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Brit Nh
Baboon Develops Ant Handling Tactics
A hamadryas baboon shows unusual foraging behavior by placing ants on its body and feeding rapidly. The creature covers its limbs with ants then flicks them into its mouth in a quick, deliberate motion.
Ancient Egyptian tomb yields musical strings after 8000 years
Archaeologists report finding carvings and intact stringed artifacts in a buried Egyptian tomb. The items still emitted clear tones when touched, suggesting deliberate musical use and long preserved sound. The discovery highlights cultural continuity in ancient Egypt and offers insights into early musical practices.
Elgin Community Notes Mention Local Visits and Events
Norma Robbins spent Monday with Ruth Grover while Delbert Lyons digs a basement at their home. Peta Anderson paints the Asbjorn Galsing house near St Olaf. Evelyn Moses of Monona visited Marguerite Schupbach. Elizabeth McMillan spent the week in Cedar Rapids with Mr and Mrs A G Graver. Mrs Gus Gunderson remains in poor health. Clifford and Norton Olsen stayed with grandparents Geo N Schori. Louie Anderson of Canton visited Pete Anderson after a trip to Elkader. Hilda Meyer and pupils closed a successful school year with a picnic and program attended by over 100 people. Mr and Mrs James Bailey returned to Elgin after visiting Waterloo. Subjects on the town tank letters and Memorial Day services are noted. Mrs Roy Leuchtenmacher is recovering from a broken hip. A discussion imagines a town without stores or newspapers. Mrs H H Wolf hosted the Batoffe club with several guests and prize scores announced. Bride of a week Mrs Donald Henry of Wadena was hospitalized after a head on collision near Lima. she suffered a broken leg and other injuries. Mr Henry had minor injuries.
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Norma Robbins
Ruth Grover
Delbert Lyons
Peta Anderson
Asbjorn Galsing
St. Olaf
Evelyn Moses
Monona
Marguerite Schupbach
Elizabeth McMillan
Cedar Rapids
A. G. Graver
Gus Gunderson
Clifford
Norton Olsen
Geo. N. Schori
Louie Anderson
Canton
Pete Anderson
Elkader
Hilda Meyer
James Bailey
Waterloo
Walter Kohls
Roy Leuchtenmacher
H.H. Wolf
Batoffe Club
H. P. Moen
Mra
George Cohen
West Union
E. L. Morris
C. M. Green
C. O. Christ
Frances Skarshaug
Green
Moen
Carter
Donald Henry
Wadena
West Union Hospital
Lima
Henry
Gladys Grimes
Josephine Knlet
Remark on Witchcraft Prosecutions in Medieval Europe
Collier's Magazine notes the medieval witchcraft persecutions as a sad episode in European history. It states that during the Middle Ages millions were condemned and burned at the stake, reflecting widespread fear and persecution across Europe.
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Europe
Usefulness of Forests as Water Reservoirs
A historical note highlights forests acting as natural reservoirs for underground water feeds and in regulating rainfall runoff and stream flow. The study emphasizes forests' role in sustaining water supply, reducing flood peaks, and maintaining ecosystem balance through soil moisture retention and watershed protection.
Benson Nominated in Clayton County Congress Nomination
Clayton county resident C. A. Benson defeated Fayette county's King Palmer to secure the nomination for Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Benson
Clayton County
King Palmer
Fayette County
Quotable remark about George Washington and marriage
A fragment quotes a joke about George Washington never telling him and notes he married a widow and knew better than to try it. The line hints at social prudence and a humorous take on early American figures.
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Geo. Washington
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Ruth Wilson
Anthen
J. H. Wilson
Ed Johnnson
Oclweir
Clifford Jennings
Emma Jennings
S. M. Jennings
Marie Johnson
M. A. Kingman
Maggie Johnson
Grand Meadow News
Norma Cooley
Wear Union
Ewald Lyngans
Eunice Landsgard
Nashinee
Dan Turner
Corning
Nomin
NORGE
Bors
Bergalies
Det Rollator
Elgin, Iowa
Elgin Echo
Princess. Theatre
Joe E. Browst
Alice White
Ruth Chatterton
Journal OF A Crime
Spencer Tracy
Jack Oakie
Constance Cummings
Department 1
Comedy and Cartoon
Johnnie Weissengller
Maureen O'Sullivan
Tarzan
His Mate
Kellogg Co
D. A. Boleyn Bigin
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