Fifteenth Reunion Call For Iowa Brigade Held in Wa
D W Bushnell notes the fifteenth biannual reunion of the Iowa Brigade at Washington Indiana on Sept 14 15 inviting all soldiers who served in the Eleventh Thirteenth Fifteenth and Sixteenth Town Infantry volunteers to attend Regimental meetings at 1 30 p m Wednesday A local committee in Washington will handle arrangements A second circular will provide hotel and rail info Badges and membership certificates cost 1 00 obtainable at the reunion or by mail to C W Kepler Mount Vernon Ia Notices of deaths or address changes should be sent to Bushnell Be sure to attend and help publicize the event The increasing attendance of wives sons and daughters is commended and requested to be higher than ever The brigade formed 1862 1865 and has met for thirty years with fraternal ties enduring
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Council Bluffs
D. W. Bushnell
Society of Crocker
Washington, In
Iowa
Washington
C. W. Kepler
Mount Vernon
HW. H. Rood
Norwegian Lutheran Choral Festival In Marshalltown
Des Moines district churches combined choirs will present a choral festival in Marshalltown on Sunday Aug 23. The event features bilingual performances with the cantata The Prodigal Son in English and Norwegian. Rev A Shelveland of Huxley presides and Charlies O Boyd of Roland conducts. Close to 100 voices from Des Moines Roland Story City Cambridge Stanhope Isworth and Marshalltown will sing.
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Marshalltown
Des Moines
A. Shelveland
Huxley
Charlies O. Boyd
Roland
Story City
Cambridge
Stanhope
Isworth
This City
Esoper Caught Hangs Self in City Jail
Herman Shuman 21, a prominent farmer north west of Fonda, died by hanging in the city jail after eloping with his 16 year old niece Bessie Shuman. They were captured at Arnold's park after disappearing Sunday while en route to German church. He planned to marry, with both families well respected.
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Esoper
Fonda
Herman Shuman
Here
Shuman
Bessie Shuman
Arnold’s Park
Jall
Storm Lake
Surprise wedding as couple wed before guests arrive
Guests invited to the wedding of Prof. I. O. Schaub and Miss Maud Kennedy reached the church to find Mr and Mrs Schaub already married. The pair changed plans earlier in the day and tied the knot before the arrival of guests in Nevada.
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Nevada
Prof
I. O. Schaub
Maud Kennedy
Mrs. Schaub
Big Town Tract Sold at Swamp Land Auction
The Bay farm north of the city was sold by J. N. Dutton for 87.50 per acre. The 3,300 acre tract, affected by the drainage project, was bought for a total of 278,000 dollars.
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Burlington
Bay
J. N. Dutton
Rich Man Held as Bootlegger in Council Bluffs
Charles T. Archer a wealthy Red Oak resident was brought to Council Bluffs by Deputy U S Marshal Groneweer on bootlegging charges.
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Council Bluffs
Charles T. Archer
Red Oak
United States
Groneweer
To Rebuild Creamery Monticello
The Topaz Creamery company of Oxford Junction plans to rebuild at this city after purchasing the Diamond Creamery and will not start until labor is secured. The new creamery aims to be ready by spring with a poultry house and feeding station for ten thousand chickens at a time.
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Monticello
Topaz Creamery Company
Oxford Junction
Diamond Creamery Company
Iowa Pastor Resigns to Lead Oregon Church
Chariton Revy W S McCullagh, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church for eight years, has resigned and preached his farewell sermon. He travels to Illinois then Lebanon Oregon to take a church pastorate for health and his daughter's sake.
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Iowa
Oregon
Chariton
W. S. McCullagh
First Presbyterian Church
Illinois
Lebanon
Ore
Ten Acre Field of Broom Corn Near Montrose
A ten acre broom corn field lies south of Montrose across Grand Avenue. A. Jemison, a seasoned broom corn merchant from the west, is testing the crop here as an initial trial. If the venture succeeds, he intends to expand the broom corn business extensively next year, deeming it highly profitable.
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Montrose
Grand Avenue
A. Jemison
Woman Seeks 15000 Dollars for Slander Suit
Miss Stella W Mills sues Dr H M McLaughlin and Burt Flynn of Riverside for slander claiming malicious reports on her health. She seeks 8506 dollars from the doctor and 6500 dollars from Flynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella W. Mills
H. M. McLaughlin
Burt Flynn
Riverside
Flynn
Wildcat Sighted Near Monticello Iowa Farm
Thomas Martin, while repairing a fence near Monticello, Iowa, disturbed a wildcat in brush and woods. The animal slipped away and headed toward a nearby cave. Martin notes the creature had been seen twice before by local children driving cattle from the pasture.
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Iowa
Monticello
Thomas Martin
Mr. Martin
Iowa City Lawyer Thomas Disbarred and Killed in Shot Incident
Thomas, a former Iowa City and Iowa County lawyer and University of Iowa law graduate, was disbarred after losing a county attorneyship race. He was shot and killed by his partner's widow Mrs M McHan of Sturgis South Dakota, in an incident linked to his past practice in Williamsburg Iowa County.
Old Settlers Picnic Returns to Onawa in August
Onawa citizens prepare for the old settlers' picnic to be held August 30. Officials anticipate one of the largest crowds for the annual gathering in many years as plans are made to entertain visitors from nearby areas.
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Onawa
Sister Anne dies at 75 in Dubuque’s St Francis
Mother Anne, superior at St Francis in Dubuque, dies aged 75. Born in Germany in 1840s, she entered the religious order in 1868, went to America in 1871, first settled in Iowa City, then moved to Dubuque seven years later and founded the St Francis home where she served ever since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Anne
St. Francis
Germany
America
Iowa City
Lake Mills Girl Killed by Pitchfork Accident
Eva Everson nine year old daughter of Ole Everson of Lake Mills died from injuries after sliding from a hay load and piercing eight inches into her bowels on a pitch fork handle stuck in the ground. The accident occurred near Mason City.
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Lake Mills
Mason City
Eva
Ole Everson
Sues Mother-in-Law for Damages in Iowa Suit
F H Gifford a saloonist in Marshalltown has filed a $50 000 damages suit against his mother-in-law Mrs M G Capron owner of the Monroe hotel Grinnell He claims Mrs Capron alienated the affections of his wife.
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Marshalltown
F. H. Gifford
M. G. Capron
Monroe
Grinnell
Diphtheria Panic Hits State Center Townwide
State Center residents fear an diphtheria outbreak after six cases appear in two days. Marshalltown authorities report intensified concern as public health measures are considered to curb spread.
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State Center
Marshalltown
Suggestive farewell gift of stationery set
A delicate farewell present described as a box of correspondence paper with gray white sheets and gray or blue lined envelopes for foreign use. It notes various envelopec colors and fabrics, compact dimity sets for children, and recommends presenting the gift in a cabinet of cretonne pigskin or silk to keep the donor in mind.
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Ultra Smart
Dimity
Dim
Madeira Embroidery Trade from Madeira Islands
Madeira embroidery is popular for handkerchiefs, garments, and home textiles. It is produced in the Madeira islands near Morocco with Funchal as the export port. Local workers, including men, women, and children, are paid ten to seventy-five cents a day, with French and German designers supplying thread, materials, and patterns to coastal workshops.
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Madeira
Madeira Islands
Africa
Morocco
Funchal
Made Over Garment Fashion Trick
A practical woman describes how she refashions a dress after two seasons. She rips clean and presses, stores it, then reworks it in the latest mode to surprise friends. If color is striking she dyes it darker and replies confidently that the new garnet resembles the old cerise.
Stout Woman Finds Silk Petticoat Economy
For stout women the silk petticoat market fails to fit. A longer skirt can be brought to fit by a deep tuck or cutting and bias seam, creating a snug hip fit. The result is a practical economy, allowing the indulgence of a good silk petticoat.
Parsifal Raglan Wrap Shapes A Seasonal Choice
A fashion note highlights raglan style wraps as versatile season choices. The Parsifal wrap is circular cut with seamless shoulders and braided edging. It features a collarless rounded neck, double breasted front, and buttons that allow the upper section to reverse for formal wear.
Dainty white batiste waist with lace and tucks
The garment is a white batiste waist featuring a tucks and embroidery trim. A yoke of Irish lace enhances the bodice while sleeves run in tucks along their entire length and end with cuffs of embroidery.
Padding Solution Improves Embroidered Edge Quality
A woman solved padding issues in embroidery by using cotton 48 padding near the silk shade. The padding blends with the design, reducing visibility of the white edge in dark colors. Cotton cost about three cents per spool, and the extra expense proved worthwhile for an eminently satisfactory result.
To Prevent Slipping While Sewing Hem and Seams
To prevent slipping pin the material to your knee when sewing a hem or straight seam. Keep the goods even by pinning every few inches and re pinning as you progress. This method holds fabric steady and reduces shifting during stitching.
Nabsies to Meet at Des Moines Aug 30 and 31
Postmasters of Iowa third and fourth classes will hold their seventh annual convention in Des Moines Aug 30 and 31 at the new post office building. The Iowa State League of Postmasters call lists a full program with addresses on rural service money orders postal inspection and league goals. Delegates will be elected for the national meeting and the next meeting place.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Post Ofice
Iowa State League of Postmasters
Charles O. Barry
Walker
and . I. Reynolds
Little Sioux
Towa
Rural Service
A. R. Kullmer
Dysart
J. J. Chapman
Bagley
C. HE. Caine
J. A. Frech
Bancroft
A. M. Henderson
Story City
H. C. Paddock
Colo
League
W. H. Nolte
Iolstein
J. H. Willett
Tama
J. J. Heverly
Center Point
J. P. Kennedy
Montrose
W. QO. Bock
New Albin
Post Office Department
Congressman Hull
District League
L. L. Reynolds
Charles Reid
W. T. Trotter
C. E. Lovett
W. A. Simkins
Lucy B. Smith
W. O. Bock
F. W. Jameson
R. C. Saunders
Manilla
J. C. Milner
Belle Plaine
J. C. Murphy
Record Iowa State Fair Livestock Entries Declared Largest Yet
The state fair board released entries for Aug 25 to Sept 2 showing the horse department with 101 exhibitors and 1,120 animals plus racing horses. Cattle exhibit lists 858 animals with 71 exhibitors while sheep total 587 animals. Swine pavilion to house over 2000 hogs though exact swine count awaits final entry closure.
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State Fair Board
State Board Delivers Anti Tooxin at Cost
The state board of health dispatched its first consignment of diphtheria anti toxin to Dr. A. P. Hanchette of Council Bluffs, a board member. Cost runs about one third of retail. The board hopes for a law in the next legislature to allow free distribution to the public.
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State Board of Health
A. P. Hanchette
Council Bluffs
Uncle Sam's Boys Pay Gains for Des Moines Staff
Uncle Sam distributed more than $12,000 to Des Moines employees on the first of the month, bringing July totals to over $26,000 for the month. The payroll reflects federal wage disbursements to workers.
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Uncle Sam
Des Moines
Mayor appoints Des Moines delegates to conservation congress
Mayor Hanna selects five city delegates for the conservation congress at St. Paul. Named as representatives are A. Lt. Miller Henry Wallace Eugene Waterbury H. E. Teachout and Robt Fullerton.
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Hanna
Des Moines
Conservation Congress
St. Paul
A. Lt. Miller
Henry Wallace
Eugene Waterbury
H. E. Teachout
Robt. Fullerton
Street Car Case Referred to Dallas County for Trial
The Des Moines street car franchise case has been sent to Dallas County for trial before Judge Applegate. The hearing date is fixed for August 29.
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Dallas County
Des Moines
Applegate
Iowa crop prospects improve while hay and fruit lag
Reports from Iowa counties show corn at 90.5 percent of average, 4 points above the ten year August 1 average. Spring crops including wheat oats and barley are in better condition, but hay pastures potatoes apples and grapes lag behind last year and the ten year averages. The state fair will feature a fish and game exhibit and new attractions such as a night frontier life show and a bee vaudeville act.
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George M. Chappel
George A. Lincoln
Iowa
Manchester
Spirit Lake
Pain
Nebraska
Governor Carroll Seeks Speedy Trial in Libel Case
Governor B. F. Carroll through his lawyers asked for a speedy trial on the criminal libel indictment tied to the resignation of John Cownie as chairman of the state board of control. The September term opens September 12 with jurors to report September 19. the defense seeks an earlier report and first case assignment for the trial.
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Carroll
Des Moines
B. F. Carroll
Polk County Grand Jury
John Cownie
State Board of Control
State of
Iowa
Huge Picnic Labor Day Parade Planned by Trades Assembly
A new Labor Day celebration is planned for Sept 5 with a morning labor parade and a monster picnic in the afternoon at the White City, organized by the Trades assembly.
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Trades Assembly
White City
Log Cabin Visit Draws Elder Michigan Pioneer Back
Martin Regatz, aged 80, travels to Michigan to visit the old log cabin where he lived during the pioneer days. He has spent the past decade with his daughter Mrs. Thomas Tobin at 1106 Forty-second street and remains strong and sturdy for his age.
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Log Cabin
Martin Regatz
Michigan
Regatz
Thomas Tobin
Forty-second Street
Drowned man identified as Dennis Forbes in Des Moines river
Mrs. Dennis Forbes of 1262 Stewart Street positively identified the body found in the Des Moines river as her husband Dennis Forbes, based on clothing. The state Fish and Game Department completed the big bird cage for the state fair, along with the duck and fish pond and related cage areas.
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Dennis Forbes
Stewart Street
Des Moines
State Capital Notes at Fair Grounds Exhibition
Arrangements have been made at the fair grounds for a moth exhibition of game bird and fish thriving in Iowa during the state fair to be held Aug Sept 2. Dr Edwin Schenck of Des Moines has accepted a position in theory and practice in cases in the college of my the State University at Io Wm Wood charged a tobacco to a minor was police court.
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Iowa
Durl
Edwin Schenck
Desf
College of Mythe State University
Io Wm
Wood
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Crocker’s Brigade Society
Batiste
Nasbies
Board of Health
Fish and Game
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