Clermont Union Church Guild Meeting at Lenhart Home
The Clermont Union Church Guild gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. B A Lenhart’s home. Members sang In the Crogs of Christ I Glory and repeated the Lord’s Prayer. Bake sale netted about 11 dollars. The group finished paying their pledge to the church. Mrs J J Snyder of Elgin read a paper on Reign of King David. Twelve members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Union Church Guild
B. A. Lenhart
J. J. Snyder
Elgin
David
Clermont Schools Open For New Year With Higher High School Enrollment
Clermont opened last week with larger high school enrollment. On Tuesday 94 students registered. Grade teachers remain Norene Boley for 1st and 2nd, Adeline Smale for 8th and 4th, Helen Miller for 5th and 6th, Andine Vasby for 7th and 5th. High school faculty includes B A Lenhart superintendent, Mr Hoemann, Mr Pfister, Miss Mast and Miss Schump. one more new high school teacher will be added.
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Clermont
Norene Boley
Adeline Smale
Helen Miller
Andine Vasby
B. A. Lenhart
Hoemann
Pfister
Pfister, Miss Mast
Miss Schump
Tea party honors Mrs Larrabee Jr in Montauk
Anna Larrabee hosted a tea Saturday afternoon September 12 at Montauk in honor of Mrs. Wm Larrabee Jr of Iowa City. Guests included Mrs E L Crowe Mrs J B Shipton Mrs R V Brandt Mrs J C Halvers on Mrs L H Appelman and Mrs L L Carr.
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Anna Larrabee
Montauk
Wm. Larrabee, Jr
Iowa City
E. L. Crowe
J. B. Shipton
R. V. Brandt
J. C. Halverson
L. H. Appelman
L. L. Carr
Clermont Union Church Visit Notes and Local Travels
Clermont Union Church mentions Thomas MacGaharen visiting Carterville relatives last week. Mrs A M Aanes returned to Red Wing Minnesota last Thursday. Mrs Wm Larrabee of Iowa City was a guest in Dr L L Carr's home Sunday. Lavon Simek Lucille Lubke and Lolita Blake returned to Fayette Monday to attend USA. Herbert Martin injured his leg on barb wire fence needing two stitches. Mr and Mrs W R Sperry of Fayette with daughter Maida and Millard Larson left Monday for Dunlap and Williams Iowa to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Aanes
Red Wing
Minn
Wm. Larrabee, Jr
Iowa City
Dr. L. L. Carr
Lavon Simek
Lucille Lubke
Lolita Blake
Fayette
Herbert Martin
W. R. Sperry
Maida
Millard Larson
Dunlap
Williams
Til
Sign of Respect In Maialand East Africa
A cultural practice in Maialand East Africa uses spitting as a token of respect. Individuals expectorate into their palm before advancing to shake hands and during the arrival of friends or superiors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maialand
East Africa
Camphor Use in India Tied to Traditions and Offerings
Ninety percent of camphor used in India is burned in ritual offerings and religious ceremonies as part of daily worship and special occasions, reflecting its cultural significance across communities.
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India
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Held At Mrs Greenley Home
American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs H B Greenley’s home on Tuesday evening Sept B with hostesses Mrs G H Hackmann and Mrs Elmer Osmundson assisting. Twenty four members paid dues. card party netted 10.55. Members approved ash contributions to Rehabilitation Fund National Defense Child Welfare Christmas Cheer for Disabled Veterans Harriet Hoffman Education Fund and Radio and Iowa Legionaire for President. September is music month. The Davenport convention report was read. A quilt committee was formed to select patterns. Refreshments were served.
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American Legion Auxiliary
H. B. Greenley
G. H. Hackmann
Elmer Osmundson
Departments of Rehabilitation Fund
National Defense, Child Welfare
Harriet Hoffman Education Fund
Radio and
Iowa Legionaire
Wa. Horsefall
National Music
Davenport
Franz Appelman
Brandt
Corsepius
Legion Auxiliary Sets Record with Enrollment Boom
The American Legion Auxiliary reports a record increase of 20,000 members this year, bringing enrollments to 419,566 by August 22 and likely near 425,000 by year end. This surpasses the prior peak of 412,068 in 1931, reflecting the organization’s expanding footprint.
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American Legion Auxiliary
National
Hong Kong Island as a British colony history
Hongkong Island became the first British colony on the China coast after cession in 1842 in the aftermath of the opium war. The Kowloon peninsula tip joined Britain later, and the total colony area is under 400 square miles.
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Hongkong Island
China Coast
Great Britain
Kowloon Peninsula
Incorporated Towns and Their Old Charters
The term incorporated town denotes a small group governed by pre 1870 special charters. A few remain in existence with village like government structures.
Rabies in Dogs Linked to Coat Length
A study cited by the American Medical Association Journal suggests long-haired dogs show lower rabies rates than short-haired ones. The proposed reason is that long fur may remove saliva from the teeth of infected attackers, reducing transmission risk.
Hello Street greet in Bangkok Eng Yeh colony
In Bangkok on Surlwongse road the Eng Yeh colony calls the street Hello street as a greeting women on the street use when addressing every male passerby in the area.
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Surlwongse Road
Bangkok
Tie Saplings to Mark Trails in Ethiopian Knotted Ropes
A brief note describes Ethiopians marking paths with tylog knots on flexible pupings and saplings to guide travelers. The method uses natural materials to create visible trail markers in rugged terrain.
The Pastern Definition in Dog Anatomy
The pastern is the lowest section of a dog's leg below the knee or hock. It connects the paw to the limb and plays a key role in shock absorption and mobility for canine locomotion.
Star Spangled Banner History Highlighted by Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary promotes wider singing of the Star Spangled Banner this month marking its creation during the War of 1812. Francis Scott Key drafted the verse during the Fort McHenry bombardment. the tune gained popularity before its 1931 congressional adoption as the national anthem.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Upper
Malborough
Beanes
Ross
Dr. Beanes
Francis Scott Key
Madison
John S. Skinner
Baltimore
Key
Chesapeake Bay
Minden
Skinner
Cochrane
Fort McHenry
Columbia
Survey of soil conservation practices in Fairfield Township
From the Farm Bureau News Letter Fairfield township in Iowa was chosen as one of five townships for a special study on desirable soil conservation practices. The survey began September 1 to test alternative methods for determining land use policies to build a better long term agricultural program for individual farms.
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Farm Bureau
Fairfield Township
Iowa
Henrietta Cloth Dress Fabric Description
A lightweight wool dress fabric named Henrietta cloth, likened to cassimere yet with greater lustre in finish. It was originally made with a silk warp, signaling a refined weave and premium material.
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Henrietta
Jud Tankins Reflects On Mistakes And Blame
Jud Tankins says every error is shared by misguided folks hoping to profit from it. He frames mistakes as collective, projecting responsibility onto others who misuse errors for gain.
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Jud Tankins
Jud Tanking
Jan Name Meaning and Origin
Jan is a Scottish form of the Hebrew name John meaning Gods gracious gift. The entry explains linguistic roots and cultural usage of the given name in Scotland and its relation to the broader John name family.
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Jan
John
God
The Poor Rich and Clowns Tone in Press Wealth
In Charleston, D.C. a column argues the rich owe much of their wealth to the working classes who buy newspapers and support entertainment. It notes Hearst and Major Patterson prosper due to popular purchase, while critics attack wealth yet praise others who generate employment.
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United States
William Randolph Hearst
Hearst
New York Daily News
Wall
Mae West
Charleston
D. C
News
Fayette County 4-H Dairy Club Heads to Waterloo Contests
Fayette County Junior Dairymen and 4-H dairy club members compete at the Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo from Sept 28 to Oct 4. The county team faces 50 rivals for a National contest spot in Dallas on Oct 12, while the demonstration team seeks a trip to the Dallas show. A 300 exhibitor banquet is planned Oct 2 and Oct 8 is marked Dairy Club Day.
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Farm Bureau News
Fayette County
Dairy Cattle Congress
Iowa
Dallas
Iowa Dairy Cattle Breeders’ Association
Claxton Has Grand Champion at Postville Big 4 fair
Fayette county 4 H baby beeves swept the Hereford class at the Postville Big 4 fair on September 12. Clair Claxton Randalia George Lucille Whitley and James Gorman of Fayette showed seven head, winning nearly all top ribbons. Clair Claxton’s steer earned Grand Champion with Lucille Whitley’s Hereford heifer taking Reserve Grand Champion and Fayette county capturing the group award for the five best steers from one county.
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Farm Bureau
Fayette County
Postville
Clair Claxton
Randalia
George
Lucille Whitley
James Gorman
Fayette
Claxton
Morocco Leather Goods Origin in Kano Revealed
Much morocco leather goods on European markets are traced to Kano in northern Nigeria then British West Africa. The note highlights Kano as a key sourcing hub for the regional leather trade and its impact on European supply chains.
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Morocco
Kano
Nigeria
British West Africa
The Kanaka Word and Polynesian Identity
The term kanaka, meaning man, is used by Polynesians to describe themselves and reflects how language shapes identity across Pacific communities. The discussion highlights linguistic roots and cultural self labeling within Polynesian groups.
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Erilly Man
East Clermont Luther League Program Sunday Evening
The East Clermont Luther League presents a Sunday night program on September 20 at 8 o clock featuring Scripture reading and prayer by Rev G Gunaten with song, reading by Opal Larson, Ruth Peterson, Martha Berg, and Lavanda Olson. Bernard Hanson provides quotations and Harry Amundson remarks followed by collection and closing by Rev Gunsten.
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East Clermont Luther League
A. Noses Society
G. Gunaten
S Repork
Opal Larson
Ruth Peterson
Martha Berg
Lavanda Olson
Bernard Hanson
Harry Amundson
Gunsten
Clermont Luth Church Services in English and Norwegian
Divine services at Clermont Lutheran Church are in English at 10 a m and in Norwegian at 11 a m East Church Luther League meets Sunday at 8 p m Come to church A cordial welcome is yours at each service Pastor G Gunsten
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Highland Church
East Church
Luther League
G. Gunsten
Clermont Calendar Sees Meetings and Visits This Week
September activities include Mission Society and C O F business meetings on the 17th, Commercial Club on the 21st. Local residents report illness and recoveries. several visitors from Laguna, Minneapolis, and other towns. Joseph Leehy plans to enter Columbia College in Dubuque after Monday trip. Leonard Olson injures hip in a truck incident and rests for a week. Lyle Gross enjoys a two week Cedar Rapids bakery vacation with stops in Omaha and Yellowstone Park before Spokane.
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Claude Gross
Lyle
Peterson Bakery
Cedar Rapids
California
Omaha
Neb
Yellowstone Park
Spokane
Wash
Promotion of Sunday School at West Clermont Lutheran
The West Clermont Lutheran Sunday school held its annual promotion exercises last Sunday September 13. A business session elected a secretary and treasurer with Gladys Peterson and Loretta Belschner re-elected. Readings by Andrae Tatro and Elsie Lindgren highlighted the program. Classes and teachers listed include Elsie Lindgren, Gladys Christianson, Agnes Andersgor, Eva Olson, Helen Anderson, Gladys Peterson, Sadie Peterson, Myrtle Bilden, Agnes Bilden, Mia Martin Nelson, and Louise Amundson across Kindergarten to Senior Bible Class.
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West Clermont Lutheran Sunday School
Gladys Peterson
Loretta Belschner
Andrae Tatro
Elsie Lindgren
Board of Elementary Christian Education of
Our Church
Gladys Christianson
Agnes Anders Gor
Eva Olson
Helen Anderson
Entertain Winners at West Union Bridge Luncheon
Four players with low scores from last winter's ladies' bridge club hosted the four high scorers at a 1 PM luncheon at the Rex Hotel in West Union on Tuesday September 16. After lunch they played at Mrs. W R Blake's home where Mrs H H Greenley led with high and Mrs Dan Burke was second.
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Rex
West Union
W. R. Blake
HH. B. Greenley
Dan Burke
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Clermont Union Church
Presbyterian Church
Wm. Nelson
Thos. MacGaharen
Carterville
Charles Sugod
Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Legion Auxiliary
Layanda Carr
Town City
Kay German
Decorah
Lavanda
Ed Devery
Lewistown
Idaho
Len Simek
Clifton Pringle
Whitworth
Waterloo
Brainard
Elmer Leo Nelson
Beverly
Fidelia Show
Wesley
Roy Hughes
Brady Paulson
Jene Bradford
Genevieve Simpson
Los Angeles
Calif
East L. L. Program
Clermont Luth
Mission Society
Commercial Club
Nellie Sheehan
Charles Dahlstrom
Laguna
Mont
Martin Nelson
Joseph Leehy
Dubuque
Columbia College
Sarah Smith
Minneapolis, Minn
Mrs. Mary White
H. F. Becker and Family
Merle Lang
Ed Delaney
J. A. Erickson
Amon Erickson
Hans J. Larson
Leonard Olson
Alfred Olson
Mary Benson
Askelson
Sven Blockhus
Blooming Prairie, Minn
Joseph Gassner
Lena Gassner
St. Louis
Geo. P. Rounds
Mary White
Marguerite Rogers
Cropely
Aurora, YL
Harry Anderson
Farmers Savings Bank
Clermont, Iowa
J. F. Miller
Pres
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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