Wadena area reports blood poisoning cases and local repairs
Reports list several blood poisoning infections in the Wadena community including Marcia Maris Knutson and Will Wephersbaueh. Work on the Wadena bridge has begun with floor repairs and orange paint planned. Nearby social notices cover visitors from La Forte City and Chicago, church activities, and local illness outbreaks such as whooping cough and scarlet fever.
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Wadena
Marcia Maris Knutson
Will Wephersbaueh
Wadena Bridge
George Banger
Catherine
la Forte
Geare Banger, Jr
St. Louis
Robert Banger
Chicago
Belen Rambeck
Afotimouth
L. E. Bigier
Mirtha McQuilken
J. R. Wood
George Bock
Myra
Earl
Dorothy
And
Mirs
Exail Bork
Arthur
Ruth
William Bock
Raymond Wittet
Dubuque
Presbyterian Church
Marjorie Whittenbay
Rochester
Iowa City
Genevieve
Leanhart
Fikse
Volga
Mart Frey
Rome
Richard Leahy
Oelwein Hospital
Miré
John Thiele
Jean
Jack
Oelwein
Will Whittendaugh Dome
Elliot
Lehigh
Wis
Usb Church
Elizabeth Pitegerald
Jimmy
Monona
J. EB. Klingman
Presbyterian Ladies’ Club
Larry Pennell
Mercy Hospital
Delwe
Tig
Jim de
Froen
Calibe
Bd Frey
Elwood Aeschliman Afonday
Etkader
Igel Woltenbough
Strawberry Point
Lyle Shroyer
Eskader
Friends
Lois Etzel
Alburnett
Wadena Bank Receivership Sale Notice and Birthday Gathering
Notice to creditors in Fayette County warns of a court ordered sale of parcels 24 through 29 and 34 in Herriman's Addition to Wadena, based on an offer by Fred Gernand, with a hearing set for September 21, 1938. Eighty nine relatives celebrated Mr. Frey’s seventy fifth birthday at his home with a meal and gifts, listing attendees and families.
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State of Iowa
Fayette County
Wadena Savings Bank
Wadong
Iowa
District Court
D. W. Bates
Wadena
Herriman
Peterman House
Fred Gernand
Gernand
District Court of
West Union
Matt Frey
Frey
Adolph Weber
Harry Humphry
Hans Baumgartner
Strawberry
Ed. Gar. Ying
Thore Thompson
Fred ‘Tsehautz
Kathryn
August Yearous
Fred ‘Domke
Will Probert
Bert Erickson
Will Mattocks
Adolph "Weber
Robert Webjer
Initials on 1900 pennies reveal designer D. B L Brenser
The article notes the designer Victor D. Brenser marked 1900 pennies with D. B L initials but they were removed for being too conspicuous. Beeline rumors and bee-initiated pennies circulated, making them scarcer yet not particularly valuable. A premium exists for 1553 nickels bearing the Roman Y symbol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor D. Brenser
X rays Said to Stimulate Plant Growth
Professor Charles A. Sheil of the University of Chicago reports experiments showing that X rays can accelerate plant growth and flowering, increasing chlorophyll content and speeding life processes. Excessive exposure, however, can cripple plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Sheil
University of Chicago
Robies See Their Fishworms Move
Robins locate prey by sight and watch prey in grass as they swivel heads side to side. They cannot focus both eyes on a single object and rely on movement cues to find food.
Animals Used in Laboratory Work and Rationale
The article notes two main animals used on a commercial scale in laboratories: guinea pigs and white mice. It discusses their roles, common practices, and the considerations guiding their selection.
Misfts Sayings From the Sage of Chinatown
A cryptic quote attributed to Bi So the sage of Chinatown focuses on originality and misfits. The line suggests that a stolen idea almost guarantees a misfit, tying identity to originality and authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bi So
Chinatown
Fat yield declines as pastures fail and cows go dry
August records show Fayette C. T. A. No. 4 average butterfat per cow falling 44 percent to 21 pounds. Dry cows and poor pasture noted, with farmers feeding green corn silage or hay plus grain to maintain production. Lucian Appelman led herds with 34.5 butterfat and 734 pounds milk. several Holsteins and Jerseys listed among top ten herds with varying yields.
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Fayette C. T. A
Alvin Thoreson
Lucian Appelman
Clermont
Mr. Thoreson
Eemene
Jersey
John Mathews
Erade Jersey
Grant Lauer
K. J. Kerr
Finch & Osmundson
Guernsey
H. W. Gross & Sons
Milton Marting
Jerade Jersey
Clyde Blunt
G. ©. Anderson
Recall in politics dates back to revolutionary times
Contrary to popular belief, recall is not a modern idea but existed during the Revolutionary era. Pennsylvania delegates to the Continental Congress who refused to sign the Declaration of Independence were replaced, preserving the political process of recall in early American history.
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Pennsylvanne
Vast diversity of animals and insects worldwide
The text notes 1,100 distinct kinds of mammals and insects, with thousands of varieties of each type. It cites 120,000 types of spiders, 30,000 types of butterflies, and 40,000 types of bees.
Nathan Hale Stamp Errors Documented in 1925 1929 Issues
A Oliva brown stamp bearing Nathan Hale’s portrait was issued April 1925. On May 2 1929 the stamp appeared in sheet form. The two printings show notable differences in emelliference and tandem details, indicating distinct print runs and production notes.
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Nathan Hale
Displacement of Liners Through the Ages
The article notes early liners displaced only 300 to 400 tons, comparing with modern ships that exceed 50,000 tons. It highlights the evolution of vessel size and capacity across eras, reflecting on historical limits and technological advances shaping sea travel.
Sulfuric Acid a Chief By-Product of Zinc Smelting
Sulfuric acid, the most widely used chemical in industry, is the chief by product of zinc smelting, reflecting the chemical processes involved in ore extraction and refinement.
Local Social Notes From Kukader Register
Ladya Schneider began teaching in townshipMeisner school Monday. Mr and Mrs Wil Gehring and son Lowell attended a program in Pigif Saturday evening. Mrs Ida Crane visited sisters in West Union and Elgin with nephew Lewis Klingman bringing her home. Mrs Ella Schmidt left Tuesday for Chicago meeting daughter Florence Beate and plans to go San Antonio. Powmaster V L Gilje returned Sunday from Dickey ND reporting farm conditions not good but not as bad as some parts of Iowa.
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Ladya Schneider
Township
Meisner
Wil Gehring
Lowell
Pigif
Sparke
Ida Crane
West Union
Elgin
Crane
Lewis Klingman
Ella Schmidt
Chitango
Florence Beate
San Antonio
Anne
V. L. Gilje Bi i
Dickey
N. D
Gilje
Iowa
Kukader Register
Memphis Real Estate Values Historic Snapshot
A historical note recalls Memphis Tennessee where land values averaged 60 cents per acre. The total area around Memphis, about 6000 acres, reportedly sold for 2500 dollars in one period, illustrating the era's property market.
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Memphis
Tenn
Pronounce This One Djupvandshytten Village Note
A picturesque fishing village on Norway’s west coast named Djupvandshytten welcomes tourist steamers en route to the Arctic, a notable stop for visitors and mariners alike.
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Djupvandshytten
Norway
Arctic
London Disappearances and Untraceable Returns Report
London records show 152 people disappear daily with most later returning, yet about 800 yearly vanishings leave no trace. The note highlights persistent mystery surrounding missing persons and gaps in tracing efforts.
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London
Old Chase Home Occupied by Oaks in Ohio Exposition
The former Salmon P. Chase residence, once owned by the Lincoln era statesman who served as governor senator and treasury secretary, is reported to be occupied at Cle elnatt Ohio in an older home site mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Chace
Oaks
Salmon P. Chase
the Treasury
Lincoln
Ethilim
Cloelnatt
Oho
Paris Public Library Holds Vast Global Collection
The public library of Paris houses about 4,000,000 printed books, 20,000 Chinese language titles, 125,000 maps, 205,000 coins and medals, and roughly 8,000,000 prints in its extensive holdings.
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Paris
Names for Chinese Four Names Across Life Events
The tradition described shows a man acquiring a personal name at birth, receiving a different name upon reaching adulthood, another name at marriage, and a final epithet or posthumous name after death to memorialize him. The progression highlights changing social roles and cultural practices in naming within Chinese history.
Pollitts to Leave Elgin for New Home and Shop
George Pollitt has bought the Bennett barber shop in Elgin and plans to move, leaving Elgin and friends to wish them success in their new home and future shop. The Pollitts anticipate opening a new place by Saturday and will depart next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pollitt
Luang
Bennett
Vienna 2000 Years Ago and the Electric Vehicle Stamp
A fragmented note traces Vindobona from a Roman camp to Vienna, noting a modern municipal area of 275.89 square kilometers. It also mentions the Pan American Exposition stamp of 1901 showing an electric vehicle owned by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad operating in Washington.
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Vienna
An Tr Benefttioent
Vierna
Vindobona
London
the & Cent
Baltimore& Ohio Railroad
Washington
Pinto Color Term for Mixed Color Horse Use
The entry defines pinto as a color term for horses with mixed colors, noting varieties such as mottled, piebald, or milk and cider patterns. It explains usage as a descriptor rather than a breed.
Snakes used in Cantonese medicine and cuisine
The Cantonese eat cobra and are unique in this practice. Snakes are used for medicines across China, often for diseases that likely do not exist.
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China
Says Uncle Eben on life and learning ahead
Uncle Eben muses that knowing exactly what will happen would spoil the interest of moving forward and discovering for oneself, urging self-reliance and curiosity over certainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Eben
Fragmentary Proclamation Notes Official Seating
A damaged OCR fragment references personal belongings to be carried during a term of office and to be removed by successors at inauguration. The garbled text implies procedural guidance on items allowed or required at the outset of an official term and the transition of belongings.
Forest trees found by divers near Baltic coast
Divers report a 'forest' of ancient trees about 40,000 years old located at the Baltic coast between Ruget and Sweden. They lie 100 to 125 feet underwater. some trees still stand upright, offering a remarkable underwater archaeological find.
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Saahed
Baltfenea
Ruget
Filgh Living on Liners Reveals Odd Luxury Table
A fragment from a maritime listing describes a table of transatlantic luxuries aboard liners. It notes provisions including 250 turkeys, 500 pigeons, 500 ducks, 200 pheasants, 1 000 quail and five 110 pound turtles for a single trip.
Ancient Indian City Found Near Tucson in Rincon Mountains
Archaeologists report a large, cultured Indian community about 1,600 years old discovered in the Rincon mountains 27 miles east of Tucson Arizona after rains. The site suggests significant ancient urban activity and cultural development.
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Old Indias City
Rincon Mountains
Tucson
Ariz
Bird Tracks in Snow Common Woodland Marks
In woodlands the most common bird tracks are from pheasants and ruffed grouse, with crows and smaller birds like juncos and tree sparrows leaving prints as well.
Religious Bodies in U.S. Denominations Listed
The United States census catalogs religious bodies, listing 215 denominations under the national religious landscape. Strong entities include the United States Census Bureau and multiple denominations shaping American faith communities.
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SIS
Bodien
U. 5
United States
Left handedness more common in children study says UC researchers
Two psychologists at the University of California report that left handedness is more common among children. The finding is presented as part of a broader look at early development and handedness patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of California
The True Days of Summer Yet to Fall
A Douglas Malloch poem excerpt reflects on the fleeting nature of joy and springtime youth. It contrasts spring's optimism with September's awareness of impermanence, noting how people cling to what will depart as seasons pass. The verses explore how love and beauty are most cherished as they vanish.
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Douglas Malloch
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Sweden
Princess Theatre
George Arliss
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Ann Sewell
Ann Carver
Adm
Leslie Howard
Douglas Parigalis, Jr
Paul Lukaz
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