Frontier Life and the Westward Journey of an Early Family
A fragmented reminiscence traces a family’s migration from Iowa to Nebraska frontier, detailing hardships, blizzards, and a pioneer home built of sod. It mentions the late 19th century, Lamar, and the hardships faced by children amid the great snow drift and scorched plains. The piece also includes notes on a cemetery association financial report and local civic updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wouin
Towa
Nebraska
Bayeral
Lamar
Notion Debt Settlement Prompted by a Firm Notice
A notice from Grimm & Bohupbach urges debtors to settle outstanding balances promptly. Most respondents have agreed to settlements, but four remain unsettled. Call immediately to arrange payment and clear the accounts.
Public notice sale scheduled at 880 Alum Street
Fragmentary OCR shows a local sale notice listing Batuplay and Maveb with a date and 880 Alum Street address. The readable items indicate a sale event and a location but lack complete details for substance or names. Further clarification needed to identify exact date, buyer, and items to be sold.
Cliffard Massey and Evelyn Topp Wed in Dubuque
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald reports Cliffard Massey and Evelyn Topp, both of Dubuque, were married at 3 PM by Justice J. W. Green. The bride, formerly a Highn girl, and the groom are praised by friends. Otto and Mrs Topp traveled to Dubuque for the ceremony and to visit relatives for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubugar
Dubuque
Thoas
Otto Topp
Dabugue
Clermont Waterworks Plans New 10 Inch Well
The Clermont waterworks system requires an extra well due to high patronage and heavy usage. Bert Bchruf of Oelwein was awarded the ten inch well contract, with work to start in about two weeks. The new hole will be close to the old pump house, which will be enlarged to serve both wells and new machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Waterworks
Peing
Bert Bchurff
Oelwein
Clermant Fintarprize
School of Instruction Held by Mrs Ballard in West Union
Mrs B R Ballard of West Union will conduct the annual school of instruction and inspection for High Chapter 0 H and No 16 percent. The afternoon will cover instructional work with demonstration in the evening followed by refreshments and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Ballard
West Union
Obituary for Ilok Oatagaard near Mirah and Ontegaard family note
Ilok Oatagaard died four miles northeast of Mirah and rests in Hodg cemetery Molday. He was a respected church member and worker who lived in the community for many years. Survivors include Osborn Olson and others. funeral services were held with friends paying respects and expressing gratitude for kindness shown to the family.
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Ilok Oatagaard
Pwly Fe Horse
Mirah
Joan
Sehace
Osborn Olson
Rey
Gunsten
Clérad
The Echo Seeks Subscriber Cash With Urgent Appeal
The Echo urges readers to settle outstanding Beho subscription accounts and switch to prepaid status. It notes potential billing errors, requests notification of wishes to stop copies, and emphasizes publishing as a business requiring full advance payments to reach 1000 percent prepaid.
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Berty
Bat Publishing & Newspiper
Bclio
Rise in Iowa baby chick business noted by expert
H. A. Bittanbender of Iowa State College reports a more than 400 percent growth in Iowa baby chick production over the past year. He cites 64 commercial hatcheries statewide with more starting soon, attributing the surge to profitability once realized.
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Iowa
H. A. Bittanbender
Iowa State College
Spring Opening at Rhein Clothing Store Delayed
In a spring notice the Rhein clothing shop announces a March 27 opening to mark 23 years since reopening. Due to missing new stock the owner shifts to March 31 for a Barge Day sale with a “Special Effort” to attract customers, urging readers to watch for further details.
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Rhein
Behn
Are
Flour Price Reduction Aims to Cut Costs
Unclear OCR notes a Minnesota flour price reduction with references to a price drop of 10 to 15 cents per bag from existing levels. Mentions Pioneer and Wafbel Mit Company in scattered phrases, but details and context are garbled.
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Seal of
Minnesota
Wafbel Mit. Company
Feast of the Little Lanterns enter Glee Club show
The Girls Glee Club presents The Feast of the Little Lanterns at the schoolhouse on Tuesday March 18. A cantata with elaborate costumes and stage design promises to be the season’s hit featuring Princess Chan Chinese risveseirers and Japanese Maid plus a long list of named players and roles.
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Girs
Oosthousa
March church events and charitable reads announced
A church notices prayer meeting set for Thursday March 16 at 8 pm with a 9 pm rehearsal, thanking Brother Methetic Luohginger for a pulpit contribution. There is a plea to support the Home for the Aged in Chicago and to ship an orphan care item from Be Joseph, Michigan, by Monday March 24.
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Muablethaler
Métehic Luohginger
Elbie
Expour
Alt Batley
Chi- Scan
Joseph
Michigan
Americans Honored by Coblenz Innkeepers and City
In Coblenz Germany innkeepers and merchants praise American soldiers for their conduct toward locals. They valued the soldiers' protection of wives and daughters and noted their generous pay of $22 per month, totaling three million marks annually, as a significant, liberal influence in the German city. They expect a bright future when the soldiers return home.
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Coblens
Germany
Wen
Coblena
Poldista
School Board Election At Bighin ISD To Vote Monday
The annual Independent School District of Bighin election will be held next Monday at the Blain Savings Bank. Two directors, Albert Schort and Fred Muehlethaler, seek re election as terms have expired. Ballot lists their names on the ticket.
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Bighin
Ke Ein Ravings Bank
Albert Schort
Fred Muehlethaler
Blain Savings Bank
Fragmentary dialog hints at punishment misunderstanding
A garbled, partial dialogue shows a father questioning his son about a punishment. The lines are scrambled with mis-spellings and unclear context, offering only scattered clues to the incident and motivations behind the discipline.
Notice on Avert Corn Nerie Contract and Chick Starter
The Elgin Cunning Oo replies to a contract for avert corn Nerie, promising to pay eight dollars per ton. The note mentions starting the chicka right with Fal-O-Pep chick starter from Welbol Milk Company.
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Elgin
Welbol Milk Company
Attendance Drops at Gram Nor Room Falla
In the past sly weeke period attendance fell to 94.04 percent due to sickness. Nine pupils managed to attend period acword, including Dorothy DeBart, Gertrude Hackmann, Harry Baldwin, and others. Absent students and visit to Gelwein for Pandiver's Study Center disappointed some instructors.
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Dorothy DeBart
Gertrude Hackmann
Harry Baldwin
Joseph~ jIne Kois
Hmzabeth Selmelder
Toho Jer
Millard G@itberisnn
Clifton Meoley
Touls Butter
Miss Crowe
Misa Lyona
Gelwein
Pandiver's
Gonta
Bickness
Elven Ag
Archie Howard
Addon Lillie Gruver
Bayamth Rgrade
High School Attendance and Punctuality Show Strong Growth
The Fifth and Sixth grades report 98.03 percent punctuality and 87.62 percent attendance over six weeks with 26.26 average daily attendance. Perfect attendance lists include Josephine DeSart and others in Putnam’s Sixth grade. Wirth and Risth grades show improved work and report cards to reflect better grades.
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Otelock
Iva Boleyn
Putnams
Josephine DeSart
Grace Folterson
Cleo Topp
Orville Bunting
Rueben Lehman
Clarence Muehlethaler
Lawrence Muehlethaler
Robert Smith
Herman Schupbach
Floyd Ommermuth
Harry Frederick
Perry Larsol
Harold Suhn
Col Mounce Sends Regards From Marshfield Wis
A letter from Col Mounce of Marshfield Wisconsin reports a six dollar subscription and includes a clipping about a Duroc Jersey hog sale at Marshfield fairgrounds. Twenty seven hogs sold averaging 36.11. top price 49.0 for a pig consigned by Col Mounce. lowest at 24.0.
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Hehta
Col Mounce
Marshfield
Wisconsin
Nevalé
Wlaconela
Klein
Marshfield Fairgrounds
Col. Mounee
Rirlefeld
Wilner Drollinger
Auburndale
Colla Elgin
Milas Tywng and Mise Cenc xpel Sallowiy fa Calweln
A fragmented OCR line mentions Milas Tywng and Mise Cenc with unclear connection to Sallowiy and Calweln, suggesting a local note or notice involving these names. The readable text points to personal names and a place context without full details.
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Milas Tywng
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