Harkins reunion held at Kiock's Island near Fayette
The second annual Harkins reunion gathered Sunday at Kiock's Island near Fayette with about 35 relatives and friends. Attendees included Dick Harkins and Stella Peters of Manson, Gwynne family of Waterloo, Crandall family of Wadena, Gage family of Lima, and many others from Arlington, West Union, Oelwein, and surrounding towns. Various visits, a roast, and community updates followed, with several attendees returning home after weekend gatherings and hospital updates shared on Ellen Corkery.
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Harkins
Kiock's Island
Fayette
Dick Harkins
Sheldon
Stella Peters
Manson
John Gwynne
Waterloo
Chas. Culver
Clair Culver
Robert
Roy Seedorf
Lloyd Harkins
Fred Biglow
Lizzie Harkins
Lottie Harkins
Arlington
McKinley Gage
Lima
Mary Henrich
Vida
Marshall
Luther Crandall
Wadena
Floyd Whitcher
West Union
H. H. Whitcher
Dorothy Wood
Tom Murray
Whittenbaugh Spring
Alden Gell
Mrs. Gell
Walter Messerli
Lamont
David Dancer
Dewey Thompson
Roy Cline
Robert Banger
Chicago
Minnie Banger
la Porte City
Bigler
Robert Peters
Elgin
M. A. Klingman
F. L. Ernst
Epenezer
Carol
Dr. Smith
Denver
B. A. Jennings
Joy
Mary
Bessie
Lyman Fox
Volga City
Donald
Henry
Lester Anderson
Roscoe Pritchard
Henry Kuhn
Amelia
Maurer
Detroit
Harriet Ann Leslie
Battle Creek
Mich
Clarence Nus
Lottie Whittenbaugh
Lola Gell
Ella Young
Toledo
Ohio
Schmidt
Maggie Whittenbaugh
John Hansen
Des Moines
Will Frey
Dempster and
Destitute Writer Grabs Jewals Tray in New York Store
A man claiming to be a destitute writer of fiction seized a tray of jewels in a New York store and was promptly arrested, a capstone moment that he styled as the origin of his most read work, A Boston Transcript.
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New York
Boston Transcript
Old-Time Clutch Talk From The Soulgville Times
The Soulgville Times notes that younger generations should not assume the automobile clutch is new. Ded explains it was commonly used in old-time buggies on country roads, echoing familiar mechanics from earlier times.
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Dobbin
Ded
Soulgville Times
Biblical Shield Charm Mahsel Carried by Jews for 5500 Years
The biblical shield in Charm Mahsel, taken from the shield of David, has been carried by devout Jews for 5500 years as a lucky charm Mahrel also appears on the Ark in all synagogues
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Mahsel
David
Mahrel
Art and Gastronomy Dinner Draws Poets in New York
The Louisville Times notes a dinner in New York was attended by about 200 people, challenging the view that poets do not eat. The item playfully links art and gastronomy as a social observation.
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New York
Louisville Times
Best of Humor: Daily Comic Snippets and Quips
A collage of humorous exchanges and captions with characters like Harold Mae John and unnamed speakers. Jokes range from casual observations about daily life such as parking trouble swimming weather cooking and new gadgets. The pieces tease misunderstandings and playful wordplay across a variety of domestic situations.
CAUGHT ON THE FLY
A collage of quotes and aphorisms on life courage and conscience. The jumble of sayings touches on hope enthusiasm repentance and human nature with varied authors and anecdotes.
Jazz in Japan and school songs trend in rising interest
Edu cators and thoughtful citizens in Japan grow concerned over waning demand for gunka soldier songs and Shoka school tunes as students form bands and orchestras nationwide while many citizens hum popular airs. A German inventor showed an ear shaped violin in Germany claiming sweeter, purer sound due to vertical sounding surfaces reducing carving. Newspaper production notes 39.5 million daily copies in the United States and 27 million Sunday issues.
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Japan
Germany
United States
A A Olson 57 Dead After Stroke in Huron
Aaron A Olson, 57, retired Huron businessman, died Monday evening at his home 420 Idaho avenue southeast after a four day stroke paralysis. Born in Elgin Iowa on April 9 1875 he moved to Huron in 1904 and ran a meat market until retirement four years ago. He married Affa Burlingame July 6 1913. survivors include a daughter Ardith 14. Funeral at American Lutheran church with Rev Disrud, burial at Dell Rapids cemetery.
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Aaron A. Olson
Huron
Idaho Avenue
Elgin
Iowa
Olson
Affa Burlingame
Ardith
American Lutheran Church
George Cumerford
Zeno Haberman
David Fitzgerald
Ole Olson
Louis B. Meyers
Soren Jensen
Dell Rapids
Disrud
S. D
Relatives Arrive After Olson Stroke in Huron
Relatives of A A Olson, who suffered a paralysia stroke last week, have arrived at the Olson home in Huron South Dakota. among the visitors are L Olson of West Union Indiana and Charles Olson of Madison, Ole Torkelson and son of Elgin Iowa, Mrs Torkelson a sister of Olson, and Mrs H Scholen of Lanng Iowa a niece. Also present are Joe and Harry Burlingame of Dell Rapids along with J M Harlan of Dell Rapids. later arrivals include Mrs K E Mark Kenneth Mrs Wm A Nelson Mrs Melvin Olson and Myron Anderson of Elgin Iowa.
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A. A. Olson
Olson
Mr. Olson
L. Olson
West Union
Charles Olson
Madison
Ole Torkelson
Elgin
Iowa
Mra. Torkelson
H. Scholen
Lancing
Joe
Harry Burlingame
Dell Rapids
J. M. Harlan
Harlan
K. E. Mark
Kenneth
Wm. A. Nelson
Melvin Olson
Myron Anderson
Huron
8. D
News
Local youths sweep beeves prizes at fair in Elgin area
Northeast Fayette county boys and girls dominated the fair with Bernice Stelzmiller winning the blue ribbon in Shorthorn and grand champion baby beef calf, Lyle Nelson taking Hereford, and William Hitch winning Angus. Harold Dennler earned a Farm Bureau silver cup for top daily gain on a Hereford Shorthorn cross, with calves averaging 1.78 pounds daily across 30 records.
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Fayette County
Bernice Stelzmiller
Elgin
Lyle Nelson
William Hitch
Bernice
Albert Manson
Howard Boyle
Catherine Berger
Gerald Shaffer
Herefords
Don Helms
Harold Dennler
Coronel Rothlisberger
Sth
Floyd Thompson
Wadena
le Roy Rothlisberger
Angus
Harold
Oats Price Rises to 15 Cents in Fayette County
Oats crop in Fayette county marketed at 15 cents a bushel this week, up from 12 cents recently. Henry Keig of the Weat Union Co-operative Commission Co. says little supply is being marketed as farmers switch to hay rather than threshing.
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Fayette County
Henry Keig
Weat Union Co-operative Commission Co
Excessive Taxation Quote by Benjamin Bush
A quote from Benjamin Bush president of the Insurance Company of North America criticizes tax burden and public payroll practices. He argues that people rely on others to pay taxes, warning that the only ones not paying taxes are dead. The statement reflects concerns about taxation and political incentives in government spending.
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Ourself
Benjamin Bush
Insurance Company of North America
Lesser Evil and a Musical Exchange Snippet
A witty exchange shows two women discussing husbands who write songs and sing them. The quip highlights the humorous side of domestic life and a playful take on creativity within relationships.
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Frank Poor
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Arlene
Manchester
G. P. Clark
Mission Band
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Ray Herwig
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Ton Kohler
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Harold Badger
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Lyal
Hessie Whittenbaugh
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Mr. Olsen
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George Kuhnes
Julia Miller
Chas, Wilder
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Earl Livingston
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