Social notes from Postville and surrounding towns
A stream of visitors and residents in and around Postville with stops in Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Florence Cal is noted. People include Mled Sulla Folveraon from Clare mont, Emma Hunsbergh, Ida Ruffe, Mrs. Smith, Geo Macchomer, Walter Jarrett, Thos Knudtson, Tevl Lowar, Blanche Smith, Mrs. Mary Butmgartnar, Mrs. A. M. Albright, Ide Rotinsberger, Editor Lester Ainsworth, Mrs. Baldwin, Mrs. McMillan, RB. 8 Dowd, WUL Cooley, Miss Low Falk, Dr. S. W. Kunter, Keenan and Fred Erost, Rev. Schunke, GL. Freiburghans, Mrs. B. R. Berg, and others. Events include travels to Winnipeg and St Paul, visits to family and hospital, and a noted occultshop remedy discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ropora
Dewey, Wan & Waterloy
Emma Hunsbergh
Berhemein
Cedar Rapids
Misa
Ida Ruffe
Des Moines
Smith
F. M. Smith
West Union
Geo Macchomer
Walter Jarrett
Hazelton
Hero
Evoula
Thos Knudtson
Dia
St. Pail
Tevl Lowar
Fornizn
Florence
Cal
Waga
Miia Blanche Smith
Mary Butmgartnar
A. M. Albright
Weat Uuton
Ming Ide Rotinsberger
Dakota
Lester Ainsworth
Fayette Co. Union Waa
Bowe
Fred
Yang Men
California
Schunke
Tridida
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Postville
GL. Freiburghans
B. R. Berg
St. Paul
Berg
Alngsea
Ulfton'a
John Christ
Ban
Wrong Obituary Mix Up And Ant Tunnel Fact
A London newspaper writer, tasked with Bret Harte’s obituary, mistakenly produced a lengthy piece on Mark Twain. Horrified, he altered names and books to publish it. The undying image of a tunnel built by ants in South America is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bret Harte
Helf
Mark Twain
South America
Local notes from Ridge news column and community chatter
Aunt Liddy Bartholomew is said to be no better. Tyo Bonnatte hosted West Union callers Monday. Arthur Gage plans to plant Frano Gages new house. Neighbors discuss frame work and lumber for a new house. A dog reported lost or stolen. Ezra Howard and family busy farming this summer. Local folks plan cooperative spring work and discuss farming topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyo Bonnatte
West Union
Arthur Gage
Nellie ‘Shopp
Gaga
George Baldwin
George Conner
Wiley
Local Notes From Marion Township Districts
A humorous local item and stray anecdotes from Marion Township recount various residents. Sam Schlupp is described as lame while others trade livestock, enlarge homes, or buy gear. A horse incident leaves a man injured, and a stray kerchief is noted with a humorous misprint. Call W U Schupbach to recover the item.
Does Not Diminish Alcohol Consumption Figures Rise
The American Grocer reports total U S dry bill last year at 1 866 008 270 with alcoholic drinks 1 172 565 285 per capita consumption up from 30 00 gallons in 1880 to 10 48 gallons in 1902 government stats are questioned as incorrect. Per capita distilled spirits 1 87 in 1880 down to 1 01 1806 then 1 88 in 1900 malt liquor 8 20 gallons in 1880 rising to 16 20 in 1908 figures show a rise across decades, with 1870 spirits 2 07 and malt 5 81 gallons vs 1900 1 87 and 16 01 gallons. An elegant ring of new style ornate to geleot from at 500 to 1 00 at the F Fait store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hows & Aroweth
Annual Convention Notice of Iowa State Federation of Labor
Davenport Iowa May 12 15 convention details issued with fare rates and certificate terms. Agents are instructed to provide full information and assist members with travel plans across all points in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Baptist Conference
Buffalo
Rock
Iowa State Federation of Labor
Davenport
Towa
All Pointe
Reel Island
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Pago God
Colorado
Rock Laland
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HOS
Mall
Lomn
Jairnerbolis
Vara
Vay
Fratgill Ax Sane
Glenping
Dem
Adu Ry
Ager
Missouri River
Chicago
Fis ‘S. Hadsgl
M. Dy
Elgin
Iowa
Offica Over
Fred Muehrenthaler
Schori&Sons Deslorsin and Briyers
Yaria An
Lawn
C. M. Dorland
G. A. Dorland
C.M. Dorland
Ainsworth & Dykins
Attorneys AT Law
Jowa
Elwell
Abova
Furniture Store Co
LL. Freiburghaus
Ataandard Grand
Abelete
Stientina
Standard Sewing Mach, Co
Lake ST
Chicago, Ill
Augiit Benson
Wna
A 'Chiongo
Juasongtéy
Monde
Beiy
Hae
Trerty Sk
Parl
Dames O'Nonlvada
Clormiant Ylaltok Baturday
Paynortes
Welt
Ko Waterloo
Ohas
Hotsarmar
Ossian
J. McLanie
Clermont Frienida
Murry Kiple
Wadeow
Buchor
Wadnasdiy
Norm Lewis
North
McGriovut
Viektor
Our City
Gua
Gertie
Anna
Ruinvart
Deepah
Erlunds
Migs Besuta Reasoner
Keawlck
Ent Grueh
Mled Sulla Folveraon
Claremont
Glalt
New
Aver's
Ridge ‘News
Aunt Liddy Bartholomew
Filmmeira
Digcuss
Marion Township
Sam Schlupp
Rudolph Puller
Margaret Teney
Strawberry Point
Jake Reinhard
John Ritz
Joe Zang
Alli
Joez W. Nt
Behupbach
W. U1. Schupbach
PKA
Biel
Union
Bikrort
Hdgewald
Clayton
Hate
Agres-Ander
Atre
Falt -Hauge
Amall
Bari
Tive
Oalatea
Engy Arms
J. W, Bopp
Citizens State : Bank
C Ben Bohori
Presiden
David Jacobia
Vion-Razsiornt O
Becker
Sere Qabhien
M. Benson
Europe
Bavke
Rudy Sutter
Co Fothergile
MM. D Fromonto
Galle
Fealdance
Baway
D. W
Cramarre, Clements
Moser & Toman
Bigin
Rigin
Jno
G Famer
H. T. Knudtson
Weutdisel Phillips Ag GO
West Unoin
Steeler& Hidinger Proprietors West
Rollins Block
Cedar Rapida
Union Bekke
Emma Abbott
A. Holzer, WH. Finke
KNIEL
Rubyor
Stoehr
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