Community notes of Wadena and surroundings observed events
A long conspectus of visits, gatherings, and social happenings across Wadena and nearby towns. Guests include Marlo Kid and Joseph Baumgartner from Lancaster, Wis. at Henry Larson's. Mrs. Alfred Cook honored at a miscellaneous shower. winners in a five hundred game. many neighbors visiting in West Union and Elkader. mentions of travel to Chicago for Century of Progress and Des Moines trips. Harvest Band party at Emma Jennings. Halloween party at U B church. several hospital and burial references. card of thanks for sympathy in a sister and mother’s sickness and burial.
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Mra
A.C. Cook
Alfred Cook
Marlo Kid
Joseph Baumgartner
Lancaster
Wis
Henry Larson
F. H. Everett
Esther Raftis
Wanda Everett
A. J. Knutson
Lucille Raftis
Louisa Corbin
Anamosa
Fred Tschantz
Kathryn
Gus
Elkader
Earl Grey
Ted Larson
Waterloo
Emma Jennings
D. B. Jennings
Cedar Rapids
Lyle Jones
Jones
Chicago
Century of Progress
A. G. Herrling
A. D. Finch
West Union
Robert Whittenbaugh
Stella
Arthur Jones
Waukon
Mary Moore
J. W. Bopps
Fremont Clark
Omaha
Nebr
Chas. Weidner
Volga
W. L. Peters
Arlington
M. A
U. B
George Jones
James Davis
Garnaville
Roy Cline
Oran Follen
Follen
J. R. Wood
Jake Yearous
Elgin
George Wilkenson
Francia Corkery
Frank Welch
Martin Minihan
Arthur Herrling
Dawson Clark
Maria Robbins 1847 1984 obituary reflects pioneer roots
Maria McKellar Robbins born Kane County Illinois March 10 1847 died October 23 1984 at her eldest son Hervey F Robbins home in Myria township aged 87 7 13. Survived by Hervey Malcolm and Mary West and several grandchildren. Husband Jerome Robbins died 1920. Funeral services held Thursday at 2 pm at the church with Rev Jyder officiating.
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Maria McKellar
Kane County
Ilinois
Hervey F. Robbins
Hugh and
Mary McKellar
Highland Township
Austin
Minnesota
Clayton County
Iowa
Highlands
Scotland
McKellar
Jerome Robbins
Hervey F. Robbing
Wmyria Township
Malcolm Robbing
McGregor
Mary West
Elkader
Elgin
Roxena Service
Sarah Hazelton
Archibald
Hugh
Peter McKellar
Robbins
United Brethren Church
Rna Church
D. Jyder
Cheerfulness as a steel helmet in life’s battles
Gov. Paul M. Pearson argues cheerfulness rests on training of the mind and inquiry. He cites Newton as an example of devout, disciplined intellect holding fast to unshakeable verities amid modern life’s value sorting.
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Paul M. Pearson
The
Newton
Newton and faith shape a new science theology era
A fragmented article notes a clash of science and theology guiding a new era. It praises Newton as a model of relentless inquiry and devout reverence, portraying a harmony of understanding and faith. A San Mateo court filing mentions Burt Rancho shrinking to a single eight acre parcel on the San Francisco peninsula in Spanish California days.
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San Mateo
Calif
Burt Burt
San Francisco Peninsula
California
Strange Birds of the Galapagos Islands
Birds turtles and reptiles of the Galapagos islands on the equator west of Ecuador are described as totally unknown elsewhere in the world.
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Galapagos Islands
Equator
Ecuador
Saw Wood in Water Test at Whale Island Divers’ Training
A training test at Whale Island Portsmouth England requires royals divers to saw wood underwater at the tank bottom. The exercise assesses buoyancy endurance and tool handling in submerged conditions.
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Whale Island
Portsmouth
England
Termite Species Count Highlights Global Insect Destructiveness
The article notes more than 12 000 termite species exist worldwide and about forty species are found in the United States, underscoring termites as a widespread destructive insect group.
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United States
The Remedy A romance a misapprehension shared by man and woman
A brief note suggests a romance born of a misunderstanding between a man and woman can be resolved through marriage.
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Man
Marriace
Copper Used to Treat Plants Effect on Chlorophyll
Copper, used with success in treating certain anemias in animals and humans, has been applied to correct lack of chlorophyll in plants. The statement notes copper's role in addressing chlorophyll deficiency and mentions its medical use in anemia.
Origin of Tennis Eyeball Word Traced to French Egg
A British investigator links tennis term eye to the French l'oeuf meaning egg. The report notes other claims on Roman cats in England and Saxon granaries guarded by weasels. Females dominate in Innaect Ife claims and signs show women gaining control among humans.
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England
Elastic sable fur hides from skin attachment noted
Sable fur can be pressed or smoothed in any direction due to how the hairs are attached to the skin. The Bible parable of the prodigal son mentions husks which refer to a Mediterranean legume with a sweet pulp called St Johns bread.
Ohio Claim on Lake Erie Divides Water Area
Ohio secures 3,540 square miles of Lake Erie in a precise watershed division. The ruling defines state boundaries and allocates shorefront rights amid ongoing Great Lakes management and maritime issues.
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Ohio
Lake Erie
Alpina Cantauri: Our Nearest Star Distance Revealed
The fixed star Alpina Cantauri lies roughly 26 trillion miles from Earth. This vast separation highlights the immense scale of the cosmos and frames ongoing observations of distant stellar bodies.
Soap Plant Produces Suds in Water in Colorado Mexico
A soap plant located in Mexico and Colorado forms suds when tin roots are placed in water. The suds resemble soap and may be useful in washing.
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Mexico
Colorado
Early Americans Dwelt With Elephants Say Scientists
Scientists assert that early Americans lived alongside elephants, a surprising claim about ancient human fauna interactions based on recent archaeological findings and interpretations. The report highlights how large megafauna influenced settlement patterns, tool use, and survival strategies of prehistoric communities.
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