Pledge Creator Bellamy Highlighted In 1892 Origin Story
A long education lobbying tale recalls Francis Bellamy, staffer at Youth's Companion, writing the Pledge of Allegiance in 1892. The piece shifts to Iowa and Nebraska wartime staffing, with Clifford Townsend to address farm leaders in Des Moines on Sept. 29, and state efforts to replace highway patrol and other workers as manpower strains rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Bellamy
Youth’s Companion
Clifford Townsend
Agricultural Conservation and Adjustment Administration
AAA
Des Moines
Townsend
Indiana
Jim Patton
Farmers Union
William ‘Thatcher
St. Paul
National Farm Union Legislative Committee
National Federation of Grain Co- Operatives
Fort Des Moines
Donald van Vleet
The
Iowa Farmers Union
Iowa
Highway Patrol
Dinner Sparks Thought on Modern World Movement
A brief reflection notes how dinner habits illustrate broader social shifts in the modern era, suggesting everyday routines mirror rapid changes in culture and technology. The remark emphasizes that such shifts feel astonishing yet are typical of contemporary life.
High School Notes Opens Season With Win Over Elgin
The team defeated Elgin 8 to 0 after a first half touchback and a late TD by Rounds. Schedule shows Hawkeye on Sept 25 and Arlington on Oct 7 with no home games. Freshmen hazing included a day event, scavenger hunt, picnic, and show attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Hawkeye
Arlington
Park
Ruth Krueger
Kurth
Oran Shipton
Tony
Shep
Miss Smith
Chicago
Ressler
Franklin Shipton
Donna Thorson
Donald Steffens
Hole in One Stuns Odebolt Golfers on No 8 Hole
C. L. Neuman of Odebolt sank a hole in one on No 8 while playing with two others. Thirty minutes later John Hausman repeated the feat on the same hole. The course had not seen a hole in one in nearly three years, making the double feat remarkable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odebolt
C. L. Neuman
John Hausman
Tragic Bull Accident Claims Life at Clermont Farm
On the E. O. Lien farm near Clermont a loose bull fatally injured Nels Ellingson who had lived with the Lien family for the past year. Ellingson tried guiding the bull back to the barn when he disappeared into the pasture. his body was found outside the fence with the bull nearby. A Pvt Henry Nelson letter from Camp Dodge also notes Army drill, exams, and camaraderie among soldiers, with updates on several local residents joining or serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Lien
Clermont
Nels Ellingson
Lien
Otto Vasby
Henry Stolle
Henry Larson
Ben Frautschey
Clarence Becker
Franz Appelman
Roy Meyers
Postville Hospital
G. E. Dibble
West
Lewiston
Boise
Idaho
Spokane
Oregon
California
Lee Wells
Jefferson Barracks
Old Decanter Joins Eleanor Graver’s Lisbon Collection
A wine decanter once used by the United Brethren church in Lisbon for administering the Lord's Supper was gifted to Eleanor Graver by Mrs. J A Millie of Oak Park. The item dates to 1856 1864 and part of Eleanor’s bottle collection of over 1 000. A 2 180 pound safe donated by Jud Parrott of Clarinda supported a scrap metal drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Lisbon
Eleanor Graver
J. A. Millie
Oak Park
Eleanor
Jud Parrott
Clarinda
Private Francis Horan Arrives Safely in Alaska Area
Mrs Catherine Horan reports her son Pvt Francis Horan has arrived safely in the Alaskan area. His new address is Pvt Francis Horan A 8 N 37191759 Co G 53rd Infantry APO 948 Postmaster Seattle Washington. Nearby, neighbors and friends gathered last Thursday to celebrate a birthday with baskets lunch and a gift of money for the honored guest. Additional local visits described include care for newborn Loren Eugene, and various relatives and friends visiting Willis Gress and other households over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Horan
Francis Horan
53Rd ‘Infantry
APO
Seattle
Washington
Henry Schweinerus
Gerald Guteher
Jessie Loftsgard
H. F. Becker
Nels Gilbert
Arlene and
Lorene
Ed Barnes
Elmer Trude
Richard Grieberiow
David Jacobin
Merle Moen
Wm. Belachner
Ella Ny
Feed company seeks two men for sales and service
Manager of a large feed company seeks two men for good paying, permanent work in localities where this newspaper circulates. Duties include render service and do sales work. Farm or sales experience helps. must have a car. Send only name and address for personal interview arranged. Write Box 176, care this paper. Name Address
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Clermont Enterprise
Agnes Paulson
Iowa Press Association
National Editorial Association
Fayette County
Earl Hall
Capitol News
Board of Education
Board of Control
Highway Commission
Dwight Griswold
Camp Dodge
Nebraska
Omaha
Iowa Guard
Neb
Dodge
State Guard
Lincoln
Ag It
Enterprise
Louis Schutte & Son
Clermont and
Postville
Oyeeran
Alka-Seltzer
Chervin
Leryous
Shredder
Gorn Picker
R. L. Olson
John Deere Farm Machinery & Repairs
Clermont, Iowa
Willis
Wm. Grover
John Learn
Charles Anderson
Claude Gress
Harold
I. C., Jerdee
Bolson
C. M. Kneeland
Llermont
Lowa
Russia
Stalingrad
Echo Photo News Service
Whalen A Eg
Bomn
Pathfinder
Capper’s
Christian Herald
Dj Amer
Poultry
Farm Journal
Farmer's Wife
Poultry ‘Tribune
LT Mish Gie
Gare
Wits
Read
Garo
Byreet
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