Tornado Demolishes Barn Near Arlington
Local notices recount a tornado near Arlington demolishing a large barn at Mr. Zeigler’s farm with a tunnel shaped cloud and roaring sound. The article also lists visits, illnesses, and social events across Arlington, Elgin, West Union, and nearby towns, including multiple Acknowledgments of guests and travel by residents, and a medicinal testimonial for Dr. King’s New Discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathryne Yesrous
Andrew Yearous
Mae Fritz
John
Arlington
Zeigler
Oak Grove News social notes and visits summary
Ed Boyles entertained company Sunday. Anna Hofer visited at Christ Denniers home. Marie Holzer spent a few days at Henry Holzer’s. Thomas Howard and wife of Elgin visited Ward Brabhame Tuesday. Jim Bartlett of Brainard called on the Ridge Tuesday. Eddie Conner and wife visited Saturday at Thomas Howard’s. Mrs. Mary Bennett spends the week at Eddie Conner’s. Mrs. Frank Boyle visited Monday with Ezra Howard and wife. The dance at L W Reeds Saturday night attracted many. Eilis Bennett of Postville spent Saturday to Monday with his uncle Ira Bennett. Mrs. Robert Wilson and daughter Mrs. Hugh Conner spent Thursday at Tomm y Howards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Boyles
Anna Hofer
Christ Denniers
Marie Holzer
Henry Holzer
Thomas Howard
Elgin
Ward Brabhame
Jim Bartlett
Brainard
Eddie Conner
Mary Bennett
Frank Boyle
Ezra Howard
L. W. Reeds
Eilis Bennett
Postville
Ira Bennett
Robert Wilson
Hugh Conner
Thommy Howards
West Union Sketches of Local News and Developments
West Union residents engage in visits, relocations, and church matters as town life unfolds. Alta Loomis visits United, Th von Rolf family moves to Los Angeles, and 90 new M E church members join revivals. Paving Vine street and sprinkling efforts progress, seniors prepare for graduation, and committees explore cement plant prospects and commercial deals. Senator Adams attends Davenport Teachers League banquet, with community notices on civic improvements and local honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Loomis
United
James Capper
Julius Miller
Elgin
Ed Dorland
Welch
Th von Rolf
Ontario
Los Angeles
Hollywood
M. E. Church
Eva Fleming
Decorah
Myra
W. J. Rogers
Methodist Church
West Union
Williams
Carlisle
Commercial Club
Harry Blunt
A. B. Loomis
Georges Schatz
H. L. Adams
Oelwein
Newton R. Parvin
Iowa Masonic Library
D. W. Clements
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Teachers League
Clinton
Muscatine
Burlington
Senator Adams
League
Adams
Local Notes From Clermont and Nearby Towns
Clermont news from the Enterprize column covers visits to Slayton and Lake Park by C F Week, health consultations for Miss Anna Brorby, Sunday companions of Miss Helen Pederson, and Sister Marie Skenen’s vacation arrival from Chicago. It notes the Becker anniversary in Elgin, social gatherings at Ruth Anderson’s home, a Myron fisherman’s catch, and real estate moves by W R Blake. Route length and pay changes for postal carriers are explained, and ad copy promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F
Slayton
Minn
Lake Park
Anna Brorby
Helen Pederson
Higin
Marie’ Skenen
Deacoties
Hospital of Chicago
Jerry Qcuhalan
Cedar Rapils Plain
Loomis
State Street
I. Becker
Gerber
Earl
Raymond Becker
Fred Bigler
Elgin
C. F. Becker
Ruth Anderson
M. G
Mead
Myron
Lea
Postville Review
Elkader Notes Record Tents Automobiles and Local News
Elks report two tents on Oak Ave used as sleeping rooms with pleasant tent life. Dr. W. J. McGrath bought a fine automobile for business and pleasure. J. Peisen and partner Welch to clean up tax ferret work for Clayton county. RB. F. Schmidt heads to Chicago and returns with wife. she has improved after hospital treatment. Arthur Oelke visits Elkader from Pierce Nebraska. family trip prior to emigration to Germany. Effie Talley dies of wherlet fever. mother and brother Ray present. Mrs. Wesley Patterson visits with son Dr. Patterson and wife. 85-year-old matron in good health amid kin and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader
Oak Ave
W. J. McGrath
J. Peisen
Mr. Welch
Clayton County
RB. F. Schmidt
Chicago
Schmidt
Arthur Oelke
Pierce
Nebraska
Wm. H. Oplke
Farmereburg
Germany
Effie Talley
Grant M. Talley
Ray
Wesley Patterson
Perry Patterson
Dr. Patterson
Nature in Love With You
Poem praising universal love and spiritual power in nature. It describes trees, birds, winds, tides, waves, rivers, stars, skies, mountains, and hills all expressing love and care for the reader, urging stillness and realization of love as divine protection and wealth.
Parson Brownslow and the deacon on intolerance in Omaha
In Omaha, Bishop John J. Nelson warned against intolerance. He recalled Parson Brownslow rescuing two skaters from ice, then faced by Deacon Jones who questioned the need for six days of labor. The tale frames a moral about work and moral scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Nelson
Omaha
Parson Brownslow
Parson
Deacon Jones
New Irish Bird Discovered by Ingram in Sligo Pine Woods
Naturalist Mr Collingwood Ingram uncovers an entirely new indigenous bird in County Sligo Ireland, adding to Britain’s list of birds. The species is allied to the coal tit and features unique yellow-tinged white cheeks and neck spot, not seen in other tits. The find marks a rare event after nearly fifty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collingwood Ingram
County
Sligo
Ireland
London Daily Mail
Grand Canyon Aportrayal by John Burroughs in Century
John Burroughs writes in Century praising the Grand Canyon for its vast magnitude architectural form and color. He argues the chasm nearly two miles deep and ten to twenty miles wide dwarfs Niagara and the pyramids from the rim. The piece stresses the canyon’s monumental scale and opulent visual effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
Walla
John Burroughs
Strict Sumptuary Laws Rule Cape Town Umbrellas
A historical note recalls Cape Town under strict sumptuary laws prohibiting displays to all but the governor and his circle. Article VI of the Dutch code bans umbrella use to those of higher rank, effectively restricting ownership to about fifty people in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Consolation Exchange Cited In Humorous Court Dialogue
A humorous courtroom exchange centers on a hypothetical wife’s fate and remarriage. Mr Henpeck voices a cautious sentiment about marriage after death, while the judge suggests taking time or restraint before remarriage, delivering a light, witty moment from a historical transcript.
Cheery Valley social notes and local visits teased
Sam Hofer entertained company on Sunday while Tom and Edwin Hanson returned from Decorah. John Meyer visited Adolph Baumgartner's home and families hosted guests including Alta Dennler and Mary Grimm. Fred Hanson aided Mrs. Meyer as neighbors shared visits with Celia Meyer and Adolph Baumgartner. A corn planting bee was held for Sam Hofer who recently broke his leg. Local society entries include club meetings and cemetery association notes, plus street improvements and Monument fund updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hofer
Tom
Edwin Hanson
Tom Hanson
Adolph
John Meyer
Adolph Baumgartner
Alta
Louisa Dennler
Oscar Baumgartner
Mary Grimm
Fred Frieden
Celia Meyer
Wifa
Ernest
Elmer Baumgartner
Alex Baumgartner
Rob Lehman
Ben Bofer
Fred Denuler
Elkader
Jake Dennler
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California
el Paso
Colorado
Colorado Rockies
Ita Island
Rock Taland
Worley
Lowa
John Falb
Burgeon
Calle
Dewey Hotel
Eusin
Towa
H. S. Hadsel, M.D
SCHOR
I Bros Dessersin
Buyara
Greenly Bros
Henry
General Blacksmith
Washington
Fen Kerr
Chris Holm
Elka
0. H. Medberry
Marie Gehring
Mary Shaffer
Fred Rothlisberger
Pete Wedger
Fayette
Barass
Fremont Ogle
Gus Boyer
R. H. Peters
James Kerr
Thos and
Louis Wenger
Fred Schneider
Near
Eikader
Fred Kohler
Dr. Hadvel
Andrew Yearone
Roy Kimball
Richard Probert
Thea Kerr
David Moats
Chas Chapman
Bugh Conky
Weat Union
Ed Gehring
Fred Reichert
Matt Frey
Irena Boyer
Honace Yack
Ella Krueger
John Kreuger
Edwin Krueger
Lydia Reusser
Otto Kreuger
Ella Freiburghaus
Edith Keiser
Will Kreuger
G. T. Richardson
Richardson’s Mills
Ala
Oak Grove News
Vine Street
Rock Island Depot
J. E. Perry
Town City
Maude
Ice Man
Clermont News
Bisbing
Pocono
D. S
W. R. Blake
Devery
C. B H. Garvey
Mill Street
Enterprise
E. T. Scott
K. BH. Groth
Mr. Scott
the Grand Canyon
Cheery Valley News
Fred Hanson
Calla ‘Meyer
Wm. Fretwell
Wm. Fretwell, of ‘Lucama, N.C
Elgin Commercial Club
Lepera House
J. A. Williams
Ina Kohler
Fred Harrington
Wadena
Our City
The
Ladies Cemetery Association
Frank Greenley Lastevening
Fred Schultz
Grand Island
C. ¥. Becker
Harris
John DeSart
Lew Oswald
Opera House
Dolliver
Senate
Allison
Daad
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