Local notices list numerous Sunday visits and guests
A long list of neighbors and relatives from West Union and nearby towns visited, hosted, or were guests at various homes on Sundays and weekdays. Many names appear including Gehring, Rothlisberger, Wenger, Reichert, Chapman, Kalley, and Keller, with activities ranging from dinners and teas to birthdays and travel notices. A marriage announcement notes William Foxwell Albright and Ruth Norton wed in Alexandria Egypt and now reside in Jerusalem.
Brainard Items From West Union and Nearby Visits
Mrs Clarence Tripp and Cecil visited in West Union Saturday. The Sitney Pattergan home hosted the Helgerman visit on Sunday. Mrs Mary Clements and Mrs Elmer Boyer also spent Saturday in West Union. A Baptist church basket social is planned for next Saturday night. John Peters is visiting friends and relatives nearby. Mr and Mrs George Tripp visited Arthur Craft on Sunday. Zivoc Holts of Elgin were guests at Lee Mathews over Sunday. Miss Estella Peters grew seriously ill last week but is better now. Mr and Mrs Fred Barnhouse of Delwein are visiting locals. Mrs Mary Clements, staying with Elmer Boyer, left Wednesday for Delhart Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Petar'e
Arana
Fred Hannl
Wil
Martha Chapman
Marie Gehring
Arthur Kalley
Russell
Aulden Petara
Ed Gehring
Fred Reichert
Maynard
Lew Wenger
Will Pollock
L. W. Mackellar
Will Frieden
Chas Chapman
Nancy Hunst
Bert Benson
Helge Robbing
Elgin
Arthur Kelley
Stephen Rothlisberger
Chas Rothlisberger
Otis
Ruth Rothlisberger
Fred Schneider
Marie
Florence Gehring
Ruth Rothgberger
Vallera
Christ “Wenger Jr
Glen MicKellar
Fayette
Stephen Forwell
Familly
Thomas Richard
West Union
C.L. Klingman
Libbie
Wil Frieden
Will Graver
John Graver
High
C. L. Klingman
Rosanna Rothinberger
Clara Thompson
McGregor
Andrew Yestous
C. L. Kinneman
Bigin
Wm. Grover
Anna Cooley
Dubuque
Christ’ Wenger Chas
Medberry
Albert Dennier
Hanry McMillon
C. Wenger
McDonald
Gona Byron
Joe
Jack Shaffer
Amelia Strong
Harold
Reynolds
Ysrael Shatter
Toxwell Familly
Willam Fox Well Albright
Ruth Norton
New York
Alexandria
Egypt
Jerusalem
Callare
Clarence Tripp
Cecil
Will Helgerman
Sitney Pattergan
Mary Clements
Elmer Boyer
Baptist Church
John Peters
George Tripp
Arthur Craft
Zivoc Holts
Lee Mathews
Estella Peters
Fred Barnhouse
Delwein
Delhart
Texas
Brother Bartlett Family News Highlight
Local note outlines updates from the Bartlett family with mentions of kinship and household events. Readers are invited to share further information about relatives and upcoming gatherings.
War Wedding Bells and Local Social Roundup in Elkader Saturday
Residents report many social visits and events around Elkader including Abel and Tha Mork caligra, Bennie Wald visiting his brother, Hialver Gieleson hosting his brother, Yeljie Jonaon studying Mrs. H Landsgard, and Sophie Lennsgard's trip to Osage. Nearby families attended gatherings at Will Neleon’s, Johnnie Weld’s party, and Johnnie Hellum’s home. Several neighbors traveled to DalwerN Minnesota and Waseca Wisconsin for visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Erickson
Rath Kirkeberg
Elkader
Abel
Gena Nyborg
Lou Relerson
Lillie Wetttoton
H. Opsand
K. B. Mark
Will Neleon
Clermont
Edwin Ol‘son
Johnnie Hellum
Johnnie Weld
Sophie Lennsgard
N. ‘Loftsgard
Sophie
Viola
Bikador
Christ Anderson
Mark
Melvin Olson
Dalwern
Tor Kjosa
Martin Nelson
Edwin Olson
Blooming Prefile
Minnesota
Blockhaus
Harold Opland
W. Olson
Charley Christenson
Waseca
Wisconsin
P. Peterson
Algin Town Council proceeds with water rates ordinance
Council minutes show Mayor Hughes and councilmen Feller, Grether, and Harrington in attendance. Ordinance No. 149 establishing water rates was read three times, debated, and passed on second, final readings, then adopted and signed by the mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blain
Iowa
Mig
Hughes
Feller
Grether
Harrington
Max Thome
Broom
Geo
N. Achori
J. N. Nelson
Max Hunsberger
W. J. Kohler
Co Cross
N. W. Ja. Pr Co
N. EL Ta. Pr'Co
Northwestern Mutual Insurance Association
Corncil Mah Hargincon
Algin
Fetler
Grather
Leclered
Fuller
Counef
Samuel Mosby
Della Bacon and Her Shakespearean Theory Quest
The excerpt profiles Della Bacon, Tal O native, author of a rare book Philosphy of the Plays, written in a dense laborious style. It notes her intense esoteric study of Shakespeare, lifelong hobby pursuit, and tragic end after pursuing buried manuscripts near Stratford, with Hawthornes among her circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Della Bacon
Tal O
Swhieteh
Nathanial Hawthordn
Stratford
Dazzled Old London Town Marriage Scandal Details
A fragmentary account describes Becky, a beauty lured by an eccentric suitor in London. She is said to have worn fury, traveled with a Cambridge health Ford, and hosted festive events costing the bridegroom about $2,000. Har Dunband, Joseph Sambel, and Becky's cracipers figure in the release and payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
London
Wintage
Hom
Aki Ushed
Backy
Fury
Sumner
Musling
Cambridge
Zhealth
Ford
Har Dunband
Joseph Sambel
Thes
Becky
Tricking Fate and the Brahmin’s Dance of Plenty
An Asia Magazine tale explains a Brahmin who asks Vishnu for a son after two refusals. On the third plea he shares his joy with gods and men, forcing a universal singing and dancing, halting the universe until a son is granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia Magazine
Vishn
Visin
Plant Cara Care Tips for Palms and Geraniums
Instructions on room temperature limits, shading, and placement to avoid gas drafts. Palms prefer partial shade and avoid direct sun. leaves may be sponged with fish soap and warm water, with careful watering and drainage. Geraniums need bright sunlight and frequent tepid water spray to keep foliage vibrant and prevent dust buildup.
Advertisement for a wife mocks marriage ad criteria
A Birmingham Age-Herald quote satirizes a marriage advertisement promising a wife who is young rich and beautiful but notes the even tougher demand that she be immune from the movies and house broken, poking fun at such ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Besking
Birmingham Age-Herald
Divergent Views Paired With Parachute Commentary
A fragmented item notes differing opinions tagged with person names and odd phrases about parachutes and descent. It references individuals and playful or cryptic terms, hinting at a humorous or surreal discussion rather than a clear event.
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