Local births and social visits fill weekend events
A daughter born Sunday October 14 near Loothis weighs 8 pounds 11 ounces. Families travel from Racine and Fayette for visits while plans include wintering in California. Numerous dinners and birthday gatherings occur across Postville, New Hampton, West Union, and surrounding homes with relatives and friends attending. Nancy Ellen Riley arrives November 3 at New Hampton hospital. celebrations honor upcoming birthdays of DeFrances Krueger and John Schneider.
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Loothis
Calif
Unea
Thiless
Racine
Wis
Wrom
Feguna Bi Hif
Pearl Street
Béeti
Tor
Y’ Ney
Alten Habeger
Gene
J. A‘ Hebeger
HA. Finch
Fayette
Otto Krueger
Jaiés Riley
Nancy Ellen
New Hampton Hospital
Riley
Mary Evelyn Kimpston
George Anderson and
Bradley
West Union
P. J. Anderson
M. J. Block
Pearl
Iva Peterson
Hilbert Larson
Clarence Peterson
Elmer Larson
Ole Blockhus
Clare
Mae
Mae . Martin Amundson and Roger, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Helgerson
Clifford Kittelson
Donna Gilbertson
Clara Blockhus
Hilder
Millard Gilbertson
Many Keiser
Chicago
Harry R. Keiser
Bred
Amanda
DeFrances
Anna Krueger
John Schneider
Gerald
Ben Schneider
DeFrances Krueger
Ella Rogers
R. W. Bullock
Ankeny
Des Moines
Washington
Capt
D. &. Tinker
Fort Riley
Kansas
L. G. Lehman
Edwin Anderson
Frederick
Waterloo
Edith Berg
Edwin Frieden
Fred Waters
Keith Waters
Postville
R. P. Strauch
Emil Brandt
Ralph Stippich
Helms
Herbert Dummermuth
Jud Conner
Albert Dummermuth
Forest City
Unti
Maria Ox
Weekend visits span Lamotte and Decorah families
Mr and Mrs Win of Lamotte with Dick and Ronnie spent the weekend at Mrs Emma Olson's home. Jim Christ attended Iowa City homecoming at the University of Iowa before returning Monday. Dinner guests at C O Torkelson's included Morris Weldum Decorah Philman Embretson family St Olaf Olavus Larson Albert Larson El kader. Wm Kohls Jr and Walter Kohls joined Sumner trip for Mrs Tena Buhr 80th birthday at the Evangelical church. Clive Helms returned Friday from Postville hospital after six weeks with a broken pelvic bone. Howard Snyder Bertha Snyder Grandview visited C O Torkelson household Monday and Tuesday. Howard stayed on for further visits.
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Win
Ewing
Ronnie
Lamotte
Emma Olson
Jim Christ
Iowa City
University of Iowa
C. O. Torkelyon
Morris Weldum
Decorah
Philman Embretson
St. Olaf
Howard Snyder
Bertha Snyder
Grandview
C. O. Torkelson
Torkelson
Railroads Consolidations Shrink Network to 405
Due to consolidations, there are now 405 operating railroads in the country excluding switching and terminal companies, compared with 1312 reported to the Interstate Commerce Commission in 19.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Overcooked Egg Ring Forms From Heat or Time
The unpleasant dark ring around a hard cooked egg yolk results from excessive heat or overly long cooking. It forms on the egg's outer area and is a common issue in boiled eggs.
Franklin's Thirteen Virtues Enumerated
The list presents Benjamin Franklin's 13 virtues with the order temperance silence order resolution frugality industry sincerity justice moderation cleanliness tranquility chastity and humility. This compendium outlines personal discipline aims attributed to Franklin's moral project.
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Franklin
Gatling’s Humane War Dream Behind the Machine Gun
Richard Gatling, born 1818 on a North Carolina farm, imagined his gun would shorten wars and save lives by reducing fighting. He believed rapid fire could deter prolonged battles and spare soldiers from longer sieges.
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Richard Gatling
North Carolina
Methodist church notices for Sunday and week events
Sunday worship at 10 in the morning and Sunday school at 11. Choir practice Friday at 7 30 p m. The W S C S meeting is set for Thursday afternoon November 8 in the church parlors. Hostesses are Mrs Herbert Ash Mrs F D Welch and Mrs Wilson Rev J C Warton is minister.
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S.C. 5
Herbert. Ash
F. D.welch
Wilson
J. C. Warton
Lutheran Church Mission Service at 11 O Clock
Dean Frost of Luther College will speak at the mission service. St Olaf at 7 30 p m service. Come to church. You are welcome at each and every service, Dr J Strandford Pastor.
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Marioni
Dean Frost
Luther College
St. Olaf
J. Strandford
Elgin Baptist Church Schedule With Minister Zaschke
Elgin Baptist Church led by Paul F Zaschke and Alfred Jacob Jr holds Thursday prayer and Bible study at 7 PM and choir rehearsal at 4 PM. Sunday worship at 10 AM with Sunday school at 11 AM and evening service at 8 PM. The message links durable peace to religious faith and church.
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Paul F. Zaschke
Alfred Jacob, Jr
Card of Thanks From Agnes Medberry at Finley Hospital
Mrs Agnes Medberry expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cards letters flowers and gifts during her stay at Finley hospital. She thanks all for their kindness and support received during the illness and recovery.
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Finley Hospital
In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Husband and Father
Acknowledgment from the family thanking friends and relatives for sympathy after the loss. They express gratitude to Rev Strandford for comfort and to those who sang. Signed by Mrs Martin Halverson Mildred Kenneth Mr and Mrs Edwin Loftsgard Mr and Mrs Clarence Ruroden.
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Strandford
Martin Halverson
Mildred
Kenneth
Edwin Loftsgard
Clarence Ruroden
Card of Appreciation for Postville Hospital Stay
Expresses gratitude to friends for visits cards and letters during a six week stay at Postville hospital. Notes the sender is Mrs Clive Helms and mentions appreciation for the support received during the illness or recovery period.
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Postville Hostl
Lesson for November 11 and scripture text compiled
A compact card notes a November 11 lesson focusing on a selected scripture text. It highlights international connections and emphasizes interpretation and study. The record preserves the item as a period-style church or educational notice, with an invitation to explore religious readings.
The Fruits of Public Worship Sermon Text Summary
A church lesson on Isaiah and Ephesians stresses recognizing God's presence, confessing sin, and cleansing before service. It urges renewing by God’s power, realizing His will through Word and Spirit, and receiving the Spirit to live joyfully and gratefully, with an emphasis on holy living and timely use of time.
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God
Yaziah
Way
Israel
Isaiah
Txalah
Church of God
Church of Christ
Gay Gadgets and Socks in Stitches Era Slang
This quirky piece blends slang with fashion tips and cheeky definitions. It riffs on knitting, stockings, argyle socks, and playful word puzzles, giving a peek into era humor, casual style cues, and light social commentary through lighthearted wordplay.
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Evan
Garbo
C.O
Pre-Nuptial Shower Honors Miss Norma Loftsgard
Miss Norma Loftsgard was honored at a pre nuptial shower hosted Friday evening November 2 at the Gilbert Loftsgard home by Marion Luther League members. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments prepared by several Loftsgard family members.
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Norma Loftsgard
Marion Luther League
Gilbert Loftsgard
Gilbert Liottspfrd
Etina
Jeanette Loftsgard
Arlene Hanson
Mary Ann
Robert W. Wettleson
Gladys Peterson
Karl Mederry
Delores
Lavanda Berzan
Orlan Landsgard
Selina Olson
Kenneth
Dale Anderson
Virginia Heuser
Lester Staako
Emery
Bernita Landsgard
Milo Gisleson
Avis Mark
Joseph Kjosa
Carlyle Kirkeberg
Hildur
Rosella Opsand
Lloyd
Joe Reierson
Florence Larame
Milo Olson
Arthur Amundson
Corrine Rypestol
Myron ‘Hoag
Mervin Reierson
Norma
Raymond Loftsgard
Bernard Loftsgard
Arlene
Ida Hanson
Jeanette
Orvin Loftsgard
Edna Loftsgard
T. T. Loftsgard
Helmer Loftsgard
T. L. Loftsgard
Otto Hanson
Air Freight Limits Expand For Express Liners
Air express now carries up to 3000 pounds in cargo compartments and up to three tons without passengers, broadening the range of commodities able to be transported by air.
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Air Express
Pie Baking Tip Prevents Oven Mess
When baking any pie likely to boil over, place the pie plate on a cookie sheet in the oven. This protects the oven and makes cleanup easier than scrubbing the oven base.
Bean Picking Tips From Early Garden Guide
Picking beans before they show knobby lumps helps harvest quality. Do not pick when leaves are wet to reduce rust spread and protect plants.
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Cbadger Syndicate
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Better Pictures
Jack Fallows
Iowa
Bette Davis
John Dall
Roy Rogers
Dale Evans
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Alan Carney
Frances Langford
Wally Brown
Betty Hutton
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Elgin Baptist Church
Clive Helms
WWE
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West Elgin
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International Connect
Wilaven Ne
Nancy Pepper
California
Old Top
Goasip
Billboard
Eimployare Mutual
Howe Agant
Ave. Los
Rw Ie
Mutual Casualty
DES Moines Parkmen
FOOT
Max Thoma
Elgin, Iowa
Armstrong
America
Elgin Furniture Store
F.C. Muehlethaler
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