Priscilla Club Hosts Mrs Muehlenthaler at Home
Mrs R W Muehlenthaler hosted the Priscilla Club at her residence on Wednesday afternoon. L L Kiple traveled to Rowley Sunday to fetch his wife, who had been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs H J Nemo the past week. Mrs Ida Mattocks of West Union spent the weekend in the Johnson home here. Ernest Topp and Mr and Mrs Cooley of Independence spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Topp here.
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R. W. Muehlenthaler
Priscilla Club
L. L. Kiple
Rowley
Mrs. H. J. Nemo
Ida Mattocks
West Union
John Johnson
Ernest Topp
Mrs. Cooley
Independence
Mrs
Henry Topp
W. B. Stone
Oelwein
Fayette County
Stone
St. Joseph
Celwein Register
Ed Schmid
Elkader
J. C. Schmid
Henry
Roy Heyer
Janasville
Wis
Elgin
Ed Gehring
Chas. Heyer
Randalia
Heyer
Florence Gehring
Political Candidacies and Local Notices in Fayette County
Multiple announcements for Republican candidates in Fayette County for 1930 primaries including THORE THOMPSON for Representative and FLOYD H. MARTIN and B. STONE for Sheriff. Local political and civic notes cover Oelwein law enforcement chief W. B. Stone, community event postings, school and town election details, and a death of Henry Curtis, U S A trustee.
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Fayette County
Floyd H. Martin
Oelwein
Iowa
Bank of England Fortifies Underground Gold Vaults
The Bank of England protects gold and securities with underground strong rooms 80 feet below ground, amid a five year rebuild. Thousands of tons of reinforced concrete and steel shield the vaults while a 40 ton door peaceably guards the entrance. About 1,000 tons of gold, worth around 650 million dollars, remain stored in the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
Bartholomewiane
Saya
London ‘Times
Serious Problem Faced by Chinese Christians
The Nanking government faces Buddhist protests in Hankow over anti superstition actions and temple idol destruction. Buddhists appoint delegates to demand equal treatment for all religions, and the government plans a hearing on their petition while Chinese Christians must reckon with potential clashes over religious liberty.
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Nanking
Hankow
Wise woman and a stray cat visit in Wellfleet
A Wise woman strolling with several pet cats in Wellfleet finds an unfamiliar guest among her felines when a light is turned on. The strange cat curls in a corner overnight, then leaves by morning with no disturbance. The homeowner notes she left a door open and Mr Skunk remains with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellfleet
Mr. Skunk
Indianapolis News
Burial List Marks Farewell Service in Bishopstoke
Rev Bernard Hancock resigned from the church at Bishopstoke England and read a burial list from the pulpit showing 185 persons buried since his installation in 1922. Hymns were sung between readings and the service lasted about 20 minutes. He noted 285 burials in seven and a half years and pondered his impact on people’s lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishopstoke
England
Bernard Hancock
Cine
Boroughs Defined Across States and New York City
The text explains that in four states Connecticut New Jersey Minnesota and Pennsylvania certain incorporated villages below city rank are called boroughs. It notes that New York extended the term in 1897 for greater New York with five boroughs Manhattan Brooklyn Queens Bronx and Richmond.
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Connecticut
New Jersey
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
New York
Greater
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Queens
Bronx
Richmond
Home Economica Gains Growth of Agriculture Bureau
The bureau of home economics of the Department of Agriculture has expanded its research role to improve home conditions. It now employs six workers, with more than half as specialists trained in food nutrition and clothing studies.
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Home Economica
Bureau of Home Economics
Department of Agriculture
Case at Law Breach of Promise Claims by Chorus Girl Om
A chorus girl declares intent to sue a broker for breach of promise and notes four other actresses are suing him. The lawyer observes the case looks more like equity than law. The exchange centers on possible claims and outcomes.
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Equity
The Unknown Quantity Quote on Women’s Style Change
A pithy Life remark notes that women’s behavior remains unpredictable, as style shifts just when her plans seem clear. The line underscores the fluid, evolving nature of female choices and presentation.
Transparent Bricks Used in Palais de France Project
Glass bricks from France will be used on the upper floors of the Palais de France project on Broadway in New York, signaling a modern architectural feature for the structure. The plan highlights international materials sourcing and a distinctive exterior element for the building.
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France
Palais de France
Broadway
New York
Nasty Crack in Madrid Exchange Sparks Banter
A brief Madrid street exchange shows playful humor as a man named Frank asserts truthfulness while another man, Jack, is asked for his name. The humorous scene captures everyday dialogue in the city.
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Frank
Jack
Madrid
No Wedding Cards
A humorous exchange features a couple with wordplay on marriage. The man asks a question about proposing while the woman jokes about talking and laughing together, highlighting lighthearted banter rather than a serious engagement.
Spring vacation visits and local trips in Fayette and surrounding areas
Local residents including Reuben Lehman Frank Kiple and Anna Rennison of Fayette returned home for ten days of spring vacation With families in Postville Iowa Falls and nearby towns groups traveled to Oelwein Decorah Janesville and Randalia for visits and gatherings Tex Guinan a Chicago nightclub guest rode in a Black Maria and recalled joy rides in a New York patrol wagon.
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Reuben Lehman
Frank Kiple
Anna Rennison
Fayette
Tex Guinan
Chicago
New York
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Ocelwein
Clyde Grant
Elgin Savings Bank
Elgin, Iowa
Love Brothers
Stoehr Drug CO
THE
Elgin Echo
R. P. Strauch
Qartora, Epitorial Association
Thore Thompson
Myria Township
B. Stone
Qelwein, Iowa
W. B. Stones
Ray DeSart
Frane DeSart
Franc DeSart
Elgin High School
Henry Frieden
Mabel Frieden
Fayette Town
Sumner
Bank’s
Grant Dawson
Frank Capper
Walter Falk
Postville
A. J. Phillips
F. R. Berg
Oelwe
Florence
Iowa Falls
Tommy Lofstuen
H. T. Loftsgard
Tollef Larson
F. L. Sires
C. Falk
Amandsen
Bill and
Forrest Feller
Mr. Lindroff
Janesville
Falk
T, A. Boleyn
West Elgin
Tush
Elgin Furniture Store
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