Davis Walters reunion notes and area updates near Wadena
The Davis Walters families held their annual reunion near the Will Whittenbaugh home with about 87 attending. Officers were reelected Zeb Davis president S. M. Jennings vice president Mrs. Roy Leonhart secretary treasurer and two historians. A new program committee was named and numerous relatives and guests from multiple towns visited, with weather and local events noted. School opened in Wadena with enrollment figures across high and grade levels.
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Davis- Walters
Will Whittenbaugh
Zeb Davis
M. Jennings
Roy Leonhart
Adulph Weber
Davis
Orpha Walters Perkins
Walters
Thad Walters
Lawrence Welsh
Max Jennings
Francis Walters
Marjorie Whittenbaugh
Genevieve Leonhart
Bert Colyar
Hamelt, N
Ed Colyar
St. Joseph
Francys Davis
Loren
Louise Lewis
Mack
Granite City
Cora, Kirk
Prescott
Chas. Schulz
Des Moines
Mabel Wells
Wayne
Earl Wells
Maquoketa
Ella Allen
Elkport
Maynard Powers
Chrystal Lake
Mart Davis
West Union
Earl Walters
Orva Perkins
Arlington
Orrin Follen
Orrin Walters
Volga
Milo Whittenbaugh
Delvein
James Davis
Nina Davis
Lucille
George
Francis
Francis Whittenbough
Glen Minger
S.M
Ray Herwig
Arthur Herrling
Madge Corkery
Luther Crandall
Nelson
Powers
Marlene
Leta Mavis Knutson
West*tmnion
Marcia Marie Knutson
Alden Gell
la Fonda
Marie Collins
Waucoma
Leo Klepper
Lucille Davis
Walter Zupke
Sumner
Cora Kirk
George Jennings
George Kuhnes
James
Lawrence Fenngll
Richard Jones
Sterling
Colorado
C. S. Flower
John Welch
Arthur Jones
Monona
Lyal
Robert Whittenbaugh
Leta Knutson
Duff-Dempster
Alfred Fox
Jim Fox
John Staffenhagen
Will Frey
Clyde Cushion
Grinnell
Lyal Whittenbaugh
Vera Mattocks
Erie
Mary Belle Aylsworth
Waukon
Chas. Jones
Mike Tynan
Prudence
Iowa City
A. G. Herrling
Walter Everett
Jim Bowles
J. M. Frey
Anna Gooley
George Jellings
Oelwein
la Fonda Gell
West
Union
Anna Cooley
Chicago
C. C. Corbin
Roy Crandall
Marie Krebbs Kramer
James Bowles
Adolph Weber
Gertrude Frey
Elkader
M. H. Minihan
Cedar Rapids
Lena Aeschliman
Blanche
Martha Berg
Elgin
Blanche Aeschliman
Virginia Madsen
Irene Shover
Hawkeye
Early Use of Garlic to Ward Off Evil Spirits
A Col Ners Werily item notes that among many amulets talismans and objects used through the ages the most sensible protection for Danish children was garlic eaten three times daily. The piece reflects historical beliefs in garlic as a protective charm.
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Col- Ner
Wealth and Moral Ends in Society
A compact reflection argues wealth remains moral only when obtained for virtuous ends and directed to strengthening human relations and social conditions. It frames wealth as legitimate when serving ethical purposes and communal welfare.
Melting Pot imagery in Chicago as cosmopolitan hub
The Kansas City Times cites G R Turner praising Chicago as America’s true melting pot not New York. It notes Chicago with over a million speakers of forty languages, newspapers in ten tongues, church services in twenty languages, and a diverse immigrant lineage tracing to an old Indian word meaning skunk.
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America
Chicago
New York
G. R. ‘Turner
Kansas City
Machiavellian Trend in Political Theory
The term Machiavellian describes use of any means, even unlawful, by rulers to create and sustain a strong central government. It denotes political cunning, duplicity, or bad faith in the Florentine diplomat Niccolo Machiavelli and his doctrine.
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Niccolo Macbhiavelli
Chinese Charity Dispenses Aid at Buddhist Temple
An old city tale describes a Buddhist temple serving the needy by distributing offerings of opium to the poor. Wealthy citizens maintain the supply, with a large idol at the temple presiding over the distribution to the destitute and starving.
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Lichaw
Ollier
Pulse rate ranges across life stages described
The text outlines newborn pulse rates from 150 to 140 beats per minute, gradually decreasing through early childhood and adolescence. It notes an infant’s rate around 125 to 190 in the first year, 95 to 110 in the third year, 85 to 95 from ages seven to fourteen, 80 to 90 in young adulthood, and a slowdown to 70 to 75 in old age.
Glass Heat Traps Allegedly Worsen Summer Discomfort
A report argues that glass windows trap heat during hot summers, letting radiant energy from outside pass into buildings but blocking heat from escaping, causing marked indoor discomfort.
World’s Oldest Port at Alexandria and Pharos Lighthouse
The text notes Alexandria in Egypt as the oldest port in the world with the Pharos lighthouse once standing on an island in its bay. It claims Alexandria lies about 5,000 miles from New York and identifies it as Cairo’s main port.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Pharos
Builet
New York
Caire
Trepanning Found As Ancient Pain Relief Practice
The discovery of a skull with evidence of trepanation in 1865 revealed an ancient procedure to relieve pain by cutting a hole in the skull, marking the first modern recognition of the practice.
Odd Diets Spread Across Counties and Nations
Rat and mice consumption appears in many counties and trayfish barnacles and centipedes are widely used as food worldwide. Anteaters are highly demanded for feed in China making apteater farms profitable.
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China
Chinese Copy The Original Document Definition
The term Chinese copy identifies a faithful reproduction of the original document with all marks blots erasures and other features exactly reproduced as described by the Literary Digest.
Knowledge Knowledge in Chesterfield
A reflective note on planting knowledge as a shelter for aging readers. It emphasizes that preparing wisdom early provides lifelong shade and comfort in advanced years, urging early cultivation of learning and growth.
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Chesterfield
Chilean government as Fairy Godmother reforms welfare
Government acts as a Fairy Godmother, funding birth doctors and nurses, plus state provision of accident and death insurance, official hospitals, and free coffins and graves for newborns and their families.
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Government of
Chile
Old Landmark Reduced to a Single Acre in San Mateo Rancho
A San Mateo court action disclosed the Buri Buri rancho once covered the entire San Francisco peninsula but by Spanish California days had dwindled to a single acre.
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San Mateo
Malf
San Francisco Peninsula
Warbler to Standout Among Birds with Striped Plumes
The black and white warbler stands out as a zebra among birds with lengthwise stripes. It creeps along tree trunks and branches, showcasing its distinctive markings and agile movement.
Neiss Sitka wood prized for piano sound boards and organ pipes
Readable text notes that Neiss Sitka wood lends itself to making piano sound boards and organ pipes due to its resonant qualities, highlighting its suitability for musical instrument components.
German scientist clarifies complete vitamin C structure
A German scientist has succeeded in clarifying the entire chemical structure of vitamin C, the scurvy preventive, detailing the molecular arrangement and bonding that make the nutrient effective.
Moscow Races 4 000 Years Old
Archaeological finds indicate human presence around Moscow dating about four millennia. The report notes ancient settlements and artifacts suggesting long habitation near the capital.
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Moscow
Crash Is Possible Dud Tanking Gays Rides Have Wings
A garbled fragment notes aviation themes with references to crashes, tanks, and aircraft. The item lacks clear names, dates, or places to identify a specific incident or timeline.
History in 30 000 Volumes Day Records Oleh Virgina
A historic observance celebrates a milestone of 30 000 volumes in a grand library collection. Officials highlight Oleh Virgina as a key figure in curating the expansive archive during the daylong event.
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H'story
Oleh Virgina
The Spanish Main Cartagena History Note
G Ju Turner explains Cartagena as the Spanish Main’s former focus in Kansas City Times. He notes Main derives from nuplada and distinguishes Spanish possessions on the northern South American mainland from Caribbean holdings.
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Cartagena
G. Ju. Turner
Kansas City Times
Caribbean Sea
Spain
Meaning of Black Forest and Mountylnoug region in Germany
The piece explains that Schwarewald Schivargwald is a German name for the Black Forest region in southwestern Germany, a popular tourist resort. It covers about 1,800 square miles, stretches roughly 100 miles long and 1 to 20 miles wide, and gets its name from the dark fir forests, as noted in Pathfinder Magazine.
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Schwarewald Schivargwald
Mountylnoug
Germany
Pathfinder Magazine
Mackinac Island Native Name and Legend Ties
The Indians called Mackinac Ta t and Michilimmeckinne meaning Great Turtle and saw it as a spirits' abode with peace offerings in rock caves. The site inspired School craft to write a legend later turned into a poem by Longy fellow.
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Mackinac Island
Mackinac
Schoolcraft
Hlawathig
Longy Fellow
The Devil's Advocate Concept Defined
The term advocatus diabell is a person named to oppose a candidate for canonization before a papal court. He presents criticisms while the advocatus dei argues in favor of the proposal.
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Papal
Sound From Earthquake Described As Thunder Or Artillery
An earthquake of notable intensity produced a sound variously likened to thunder, artillery, or crashing glass. The report explains the noise as a low pitched rumble caused by vibratory motion of the earth resonating with ground waves.
The Raven Name's Ancient Link to Battle Death and Fear
The name Raven is widely believed to originate from the ancient verb to raven meaning fear and despair, tying the ominous bird to battle rapine and death familiar to ancestors not many centuries ago.
Pearl Lagoon Found Near Honolulu Under US Jurisdiction
The United States has located a single pearl lagoon within its territory, a small island about 1,200 tiles northwest of Honolulu. It falls under the jurisdiction of the United States Bureau of Fisheries.
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United States
Honolulu
United States Bureau of Fisheries
Rage of Chinatown quote on humanity and self interest
Self First criticizes posturing as serving humanity while stressing immediate self needs. Hi Ho asserts vigilance against collective talk masking personal interests within Chinatown discourse.
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Hi Ho
Chinatown
First Shoes Thamag Beard and Early Shoe Making
The text notes that Thamag Beard brought shoe making to this country in 1829. It states the craft was hand operated until about 1850 when the first machinery was introduced, marking a shift to mechanized production.
Dry wine meaning and sugar content in classification
The term dry applied to wine indicates its sugar content is much lower than in sweet wine. It does not imply sourness, but contrasts dryness with sweetness in wine styles.
Lima Older Than Curzo Finds Spark Debate
Recent discoveries suggest Lima is older than Curzo with ruins clearly pre Inca. Civilizational timeframe appears 300 years older, aligning with eras Spaniards encountered in 1584.
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Lima
Curzo
Sage of Chinatown Tests Truthful Man's Silence
In a quippy remark Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown says a man who speaks only the truth must endure quiet periods, remaining silent until his truth is discovered. The saying frames truth as a patient search requiring restraint.
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Hi Ho
Chinatown
No Consolation for the Poor in Robber’s Era
A regional dialect saying by Uncle Eben notes that lack of money brings no comfort even when burglars and highwaymen escape notice, highlighting social indifference to poverty and crime from a folk perspective.
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Eben
Large Families Shown to Influence Arithmetic and Reading
Intelligence tests indicate children from large families excel in arithmetic classes while those from smaller families perform better in reading. The study suggests family size impacts specific academic strengths.
Pacific Ocean Facts Mention Largest Ocean Size
The Pacific Ocean is described as the largest ocean covering about three eighths of the world sea area. The text notes the Atraotic coming from the west.
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Pacific Ocean
Pacific
Yellowstone Greatest Reserve Captures Vast U S Land
Yellowstone is touted as the greatest of United States reserves covering 3439 square miles. A separate note in New Mexico says a woman must obtain a man's consent before marriage, reflecting local legal practice.
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Yellowstone
United States
New Mexico
Medicines From Toads' Heads Stir Curiosity Across Fields
Historical notes describe toad-derived medicines valued for compounds like ergosterol, noting the wide range of uses in traditional remedies and early pharmacology discussions surrounding toad head derivatives.
Beheading Outlawed Gensraily Death by hebarding
Outlawry moves to ban beheading as a method of execution with new legal language. Authorities propose replacing beheading with alternative penalties while public debate continues on the humane and lawful standards governing capital punishment.
Elgin Canning Co Enters Second Week of 1936 Season
The Elgin Canning Co enters its second week of the 1936 packing season with about 100 workers, half a normal crew. Workers have kept short days. if income continues, hours may be extended or a second line started, adding more staff. Sweet corn opening results show better than expected yields aided by rains.
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Elgin Canning Co
Milton Portraits Realities of Early Life
The poet's greatest biographer David Masson notes Milton by thirty two, and perhaps later, earned little for himself, indicating his early financial modesty and dedication to study over personal gain. His portrayal emphasizes frugal beginnings and enduring literary focus rather than wealth.
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Milton
David Masson
Elizabeth Jacobe Tonsiltonsil Removal Reported
Elizabeth Jacobe underwent tonsil removal surgery last Friday. The Fred and Chas Gehring families traveled to West Union on Sunday to join relatives at the C. B Kniel home for Mr Kniel's 81st birthday celebration.
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Fred
Chas. Gehring
West Union
C. 8. Kniel
Mr. Knilel
Valletta Fortified Maltese Stronghold in the Mediterranean
Malta's Valetta, the island's chief port and famed fortress built by medieval Crusaders the Knights of Malta, stands with its ancient moat and rock-cut harbor defenses. The city has endured multiple conquerors and mirrors Gibraltar in its rugged harbor fortifications.
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Valetta
Malta
Great Britain
Mediterranean
Knights of Malta
Gibraltar
Grain Coast region described in Guinea West Africa
The Grain Coast is a Guinea West Africa region west of the Ivory Coast, including much of Liberia, and guarded for export of grains of paradise also called Guinea grains or melegueta pepper.
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Guinea
West Africa
Ivory Coast
Liberia
Police Push To Curb Road Pests With Enforceme
Readers complain of dangerous drivers from road hogs to speed demons. The article suggests a better approach than using a 10 ton truck, advocating a coordinated police presence and enforcement to curb erratic driving behaviors and protect motorists.
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van Camp
J. A. Boleyn
Elgin, Iowa
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Petro Ming
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