Sunday Socials and Community Notes in Highland Area
The page lists Sunday visits and family gatherings in Highland and nearby towns. Names include Mrs. Naarite, Fitz, Jerome Youraus, Frank Hunsberger and family, Walter Medbery, Zelle Weatcott, Dorothy Gilson, Mrs. Fred Retchert, Mrs. C Wenger, Nannie Fritz, Carroll Klingman, Ed Kohler, Mamla Humphrey, Leonard Humphrey, Bert Chapman, Patsy Minnihan, Mildred Yearous, Iona Yearous, Bossie Chapman, Lillie Klingman, Helen Hanson, Cora Larson, Olea Benson, Cecil Klingman, Hilda Klingman. Event notes mention a baby born May 26, a ball game at Patsy Minnihan, and a program at the Ithyria church on June 1 honoring servicemen.
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Meitherty Pie
Suniday, Mte
Mra
Brigden
Jerome
Youraus
Walter Medberry
Hig
Chas, Medberry
Ming
Zélle Weatcott
Dorothy Gilson
Fred. Retchert
C. ‘Wenger
Eliza Pulver
Klingman
Ordar Rapids
Nannie Fritz
Carrol
Kohler
Wenger
Ming -Mamla -Humphrey
West Union
Fred Rothlisberger
Leonard Humphrey
Bert Chapman
Illyria
Patsy Minnihans
Mildred
Hisia
Iona
Bossie Chapman
Libbie Klingman
Hllen_ Hanson
Cora Larson
Olea Bensol
Cecil
Hilda
Thyria
Abe
Sheriff Sale Led by Fayette County Iowa Writ
Notice of a sheriff sale in West Union Fayette County Iowa to settle a writ of attachment from the District Court. James Bordman owner of listed property including railway logs and timbers at Elgin and Clermont and two hundred plus logs, oak and white oak posts, and hard pole wood. sale set for June 13 1919 at 3:30 pm in front of the courthouse with terms of cash.
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District ‘Court-of
Clermont
Town
Elgin
Iowa
A. M. Wathel
Plainthit
Sheriff's Jury
Court House
West Union
Fayette County
C. C. Wright
J. W. Wington
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted by J Cheney & Co
Claim that catarrh is a local disease and only an internal remedy can cure it. Describes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a blood acting tonic with purifiers, a physician prescribed remedy, and mentions testimonials and Toledo Ohio makers. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CQ
Props
Toledo
Ohio
How Diamond Cutters Work and the Path to Brilliance
The article traces diamond production from rough stones to finished gems. It covers three stages cleansing flaws cutting and polishing, explains tools and methods used by cutters and jewelers, and notes the patience required for a brilliant result.
Changed Deal of Beauty Explains Global Fashion Tricks
In a sweeping survey of beauty practices across cultures, the piece notes women once gilded teeth in Japan, painted them red in India, darkened them in Guzerat, colored faces blue and yellow in Greenland, and bound feet in China. It traces eyebrow patches from Arabic origins to Louis XV court fashions and discusses plaster-motion motifs on court ladies.
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Japan
Greenland
Minor problems of life tips and tricks talked of
A Manchester Guardian note on tips in England echoes a barbers strike as a minor life problem. A New York tale has a diner splitting a five dollar bill, buying back his half, and the waiter ends with no tip. A wreck near the Junction delays traffic as freight cars derail, wrecker needed from Cedar Rapids to clear gravel laden debris. Postal postage hikes prompt summer magazine orders by July first, Echo office sells reading matter. Postmaster Capper in Odiwela observed. Barefoot boy nostalgia ends with a marcher note about mufflers and feet hurt in strawberry fields.
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Walter
England
Manchester Guardian
Watter
New York
Tle
Hint
Cedar Rapids
Echo
Capper
Odiwela
Cloge
Explosion devastates Cedar Rapids area with heavy losses
An explosion at the Douglas Starelt Sadar plant in Cedar Rapids caused widespread damage and fear. Estimates place property losses around 3 million dollars as windows, chimneys, and water mains were shattered. Dozens were killed and many injured, with overseas soldiers assisting but barred by flames. General Manager Lenders arrived within minutes, while authorities blamed possible boiler or dust explosion. the exact cause remains unclear.
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Ofalock
Hanvy
Seaplay
Wailding
Cnid
Chicago
Magnus
Holland
Coe College
Theroperty
Cheery Valley Social Roundup and Visits
Cheery Valley items record Sunday and Monday social visits. Families including Haboger Hanson Meyer Wander Baumgartner Hansen Chapman plus others hosted dinners and called on neighbors at Dennler, Hansen, Yearous, and Chapman homes while Ida Leuchten tagher returned to Elkader to resume teaching duties after a brief home visit.
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A. Haboger
Tom Hanson
Hulda Meyer
Adolph Baumgartner
Sack Dennier
G. Dennler
Sam Hofer
Laurenes
Bert Thoman
T. U[nngon
Gyaning
Mary Wander
Oelwein
Emma Martie
Martin Hanson
Alles
Alma
Will Chase
Volga
Mise
Ida Leuchtenntagher
Elkader
Tolks
Alex Baumgartner
Bert Chapman
Cora Larson
Jonas
Bessie Chapman
Hildy
Delia Klingman
Libbie Kingman
Ellen Hanson
Andrew Yearoua
Rebuilt Auto Ads and Muffler Noise Complaints
A local notice discusses rebuilt automobiles, listings at 718 Sycamore Street Waterloo and several car buyers including L. C. Larson with a new Overland and Sam Olson with new Chalmera cars. It notes public nuisance from mufflers and cites a state law against driving with open mufflers.
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Thia
L. C. Larson
Overland
Sam Olson
H. T. Knudtson
Ay Schor
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Jonsbrake
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