Local Editor Publishes Weekly Clermont Gazette
Elizabeth Priest, local editor of the Clermont paper in Fayette County Iowa, is listed as a member of the Iowa Press Association and the National Editorial Association. The notice notes the publication is wheered in the Clermont post office as second class mail.
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Elizabeth Priest
Iowa Press Association
National Editorial Association
Weshered
Clermont
Fayette County
Iowa
Clermont Area Relatives Visit and Local Moves
Mrs Ed Olson visits relatives at St Olaf this week. De Vere Halverson stayed at G O Ander husband home. Mrs Fred Bigler visited Waterloo with son Floyd. Mr and Mrs Carl Hessler begin housekeeping in George Wash barn house. Vergie Olson to work for Emma Gunderson at new farm home. River road neighbors quilted at Andrew Nordhns. Ann Mae Anderson helped Milo Peterman move. Mrs Ben Conner assisted Anton Kohls with settling in. Roy Tatro to represent Clermont schools in county spelling bee around April 1.
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Ed Olson
St. Olaf
de Vere Halverson
G. O. Anderwor
Fred Bigler
Waterloo
Floyd
Carl Hessler
George Wash-1
Vergie Olson
Emma Gunderson
River Road
Andrew Nordhns
Anns Mae Anderson
Milo Peterman
Ben Conner
Anton Kohls
Roy Tatro
Clermont Public Schoola
Garden of Eden site claim in Adams county Ohio
The New York Herald from the early 1900s notes Ohio as the Garden of Eden site, pinpointing Adams County and the Great Serpent Mound as the basis for the assertion, reflecting biblical archeology beliefs of the era.
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New York Herald
Ohio
Adams County
Naming Mount Mitchell Elevation Claim and Tragic Fall
Mount Mitchell, 18 miles east of Asheville, was named for Prof Evisha Mitchell in 1947 while calculating the peak’s height. She died from a fall at the summit, and the scientist’s body was removed from the rock crest.
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Mount Mitchell
Asheville
N. Y
Evisha Mitchell
Refuge From Indians Stone House in Tennessee Town
An old stone house at Charksville Tenn. stands as a refuge used by pioneer citizens during Indian attacks.
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Charksville
Tenn
Early Art in Rome Exhibitions by Roman Emperors
In ancient Rome emperors occasionally staged displays of their rare art possessions in public venues such as the Forum and the Colosseum, showcasing wealth and power to spectators.
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Rome
Forum
Colosseum
How an Iowa Country Editor Views Congress
An Iowa editor criticizes wartime and peacetime spending, noting Army totals of 462 million for year ending June 30, 1926, and urges reductions. He argues money should instead fund roads, hospitals, libraries, college endowments, and a peace department, while condemning compulsory military training and praising the Mercantonio amendment’s attempt to restrict it. He also comments on Navy funding and a shoe labeling bill he championed.
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Army
Parks
Committee On Appropriations
Congress
Iowa
Washington
Bismark
N. D
Boston
Charleston
Chicago
Denver
Colo
Galveston
Texas
Los Angeles
New York City
Portland
Ore
Luther College
Upper Iowa University
Lenox College
Department of Peace
United States
America
Mercantonio
New York
LaGuardia
Marcantonio
Navy
Scaring the Senate and the power of organized influence
The piece discusses political propaganda as a science in America, noting how organizations notify members to pressure Congress via letters, telegrams, and visits to sway votes. It contrasts informed constituents with followers of organized leadership, and cites Alaska delegate Anthony Diamond on Alaska salmon, climate, and the Bureau of Fisheries saving the industry.
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Frank R. Kent
Senate
House of Representatives
America
Congress
Anthony d. Diamond
Alaska
Mr. Diamond
Bureau of Fisheries
Filipino Opposes Independence in Taxi Driver Interview
A Georgetown student and Filipino taxi driver, preparing to be an electrical engineer, expresses strong opposition to Philippine independence. He warns Japan could seize the islands and discusses large fortifications for Alaska and Hawaii. The author imagines how funds could improve roads, schools, and hospitals if possessions were not retained. The piece critiques expanding U.S. territorial holdings under the Republicans.
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Georgetown University
Philippine Islands
Iman
Japan
Diamond
Alaska
United States
Republican’ Party
Hawaii
Comment on U S Expansion and Military Spending
A letter from Fred Biermann criticizes the Democratic party for enabling long-standing territorial gains and defends the nation’s military budgets. He asserts the country’s growth spans from Canada to Mexico and from coast to coast, concluding with a patriotic claim about American prosperity. He frames expansion and defense as the source of strength.
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Democratic Party
Canada
Mexico
Atlantic
Pacific
Fred Biermann
Read the Advertisements in Your City for Best Buys
The piece praises local merchants and the power of printed ads to reach every home. It urges readers to buy locally, inspect goods before purchase, and adjust if not as represented, arguing home shopping saves money and avoids distant suppliers.
Six Toughest Plants Grow in White Sands Desert
The list of six toughest plants includes cottonwood rabbit bush aromatic numach shrubby penny royal queen and Ephedra a gymnosperm. None are hardy enough to sustain themselves in New Mexico’s gypsum White Sands region where rainfall is virtually nonexistent.
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United States
New Mexico
Crater Expedition Records Fiery Depths and Barrier Crossing
Two explorers named Russlang and Avach descended toward a crater deep as claimed eight thousand feet high, crossed a linear barrier of canal, and reached a fiery void. Reported depths range from 450 to 600 feet with a nine mile circumference.
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Russlang
Avach
Kramehat Ka
Canaw
Great Days for the Germans Mind and Spirit
The piece outlines periods regarded as German high moments: the Fifteenth century, the Eighteenth century, and the era from 1815 to 1880, framing them as times when Germans enjoyed freedom and strong national character. The text emphasizes cultural and historical pride in these eras.
Whipping Scandal in Ohio Child Discipline Case
A report notes a mother disciplining her child by whipping and then dunking the offender in cold water as punishment. The anecdote reflects harsh parenting practices once deemed permissible, illustrating attitudes toward corporal discipline in Ohio.
Lights on fish carried by glowing deep sea species
The fragment describes deep sea fish bearing lights, typically red or black in color, with lights on cheeks, head, tail, or along the sides, likened to blowing port holes. It notes the unusual luminous feature among these fish.
Growing Pineapples Frost Limits Growth
Frost bites halt pineapple growth in growing regions. Frost risks impact cultivation plans and yields as temperatures drop below pineapple tolerance. Experiments pursue frost-resistant varieties to mitigate losses and sustain supply.
Far Inland Bagdad Distances From Damascus
The note places Bagdad about 500 miles east of Damascus, indicating its far inland position.
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Bagdad
Damascus
Edison Refuses European Decoration Sash Keeps Button
Edison balked at a European decoration that required wearing a long sash and refused to stand with it. His wife persuaded him to accept a small red League of Honor button. He hid the button when Americans neared to avoid appearing vain.
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Edison
Chon Phomug
Europe
Telephone Cmpany
Ohioan
League of Honor
Turnspit Dog Once Served In Kitchens Across England and France
A description from Collier's Weekly notes that the turnspit dog powered roasting spits in large households. Trained to run in a wheel-like cage, the dog turned meat for two to three hours at a time by pulleys linked to the spit before the open fire, a hard labor task of the era.
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England
France
Tme
Collier's Weekly
Mount Shasta Peak Among Sierra Nevada Giants
Mount Shasta rises in the Sierra Nevada within Siskiyou County California near the state's northern border. The peak stands at about 14 161 feet with a volcanic origin and three glaciers at its summit.
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Mount Shasta
Sierra Nevada Range
Siskiyon County
California
Te Cummit
Hi Ho Telling Us Tt Not True That Experience Teaches
The sage of Chinatown, H! Ho, argues that experience does not reliably teach lessons and that history repeats itself, challenging common beliefs about learning from the past.
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H! Ho
Chinatown
Germs and Antiseptics Say No Single Cure All
A renowned pharmacist states no one antiseptic treats all germs. He urges combined hygiene and targeted disinfectants to combat diverse microbes. More research and guidelines are needed for effective infection control.
Hi Ho Saya and the Sage of Chinatown Quip on Inertia
The remark contrasts urgency with inertia and features AL Ho, the Sage of Chinatown, warning that men rushing without direction may court destruction. The line captures a brisk, provocative edge characteristic of early 20th century urban quips.
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Hi Ho Saya
AL Ho
Chinatown
Sulphur From Texas Supplying Amer Jen Amine Resource
Texas supplies 99 percent of Amer Jen's aminhur needs, highlighting Texas dominance in the chemical supply chain and the dependence of Amer Jen on Texas producers for key sulfur based mineral inputs. Local market implications and potential price effects discussed.
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Texas
Amer Jen
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Clermont Enterprise
Clermont, Iowa
Clermont Directory
Clermont Nation
A, Erickson, Sec’y-Treas
Qederal Land Bank and Land Bank ‘Commissioner's Loans
R. V. Brandt
L. L. Carr
Farmers’ Savings Bank
I. C. Jerdee
Clermont State Bank
Millard
G. H. Hackman
Rhone
N. H. Neeson
Hene No
Towa
Ane
Stoehr
Elgin
Brick City Pharmacy
Bigler's Drug Store
Wadena
Echo and Enterprise
Pathfinder
Order Pathfinder
Teres
Princess Theatre
West Union
Karen Morley
Tom Keene
OUR Daily Bread
Todd & Kelly
Lionel Barrymore
Frank Lawton
Madge Evans
David Copperfield
Charles Dickens
James Cagney
Pat O’brien
Mary Lindsey
United States Navy
Ramon Novarro
Evelyn Laye
Ana Merkel
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