Calendar reform and cheaper autos highlighted in 1926
A long excerpt describes the shift from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar driven by Pope Gregory XIV, noting historical timing errors and the adoption across the world. It also discusses the rise of cheaper automobiles as competition intensifies, predicting the extinction of many small makers and potential price benefits for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suliuz Taser
Jeagues
Sosigenes
Link
John Smith
Caesar
John L. Lewin
Bare
Copenhagen
Hawever
Aleven
Gregory XIV
Russia
Haly
Ford
Firma
Unprofitable Customers and the Cost of Small Sales
A trade journal notes burdens on merchants from serving many small purchases. A tale tells of a girl sent to buy a nickel’s worth of asafetida billed to a mother’s account, the clerk noting the cost and the difficulty of spelling the name Schumann Schlickenmier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schumann Schlickenmier
Aged Emerson Woman Dies in Moore County
Emerson, Dec. 29. Special Correspondence Sarah M. Ranson daughter of W. A. and Nancy Ranson was born July 24 1834 at Camden Missouri She moved with her parents to Clear Creek when she was one year old and lived there most of her life The obituary notes her long widowhood and family ties and outlines a simple lifelong residence in the area with relatives named W. A. Ranson and Nancy Ranson.
New Year Fresh Start Promises Scarce in Twenty Six
A lively facet of reform humor notes how New Year vows to quit booze, tobacco, and dancing rarely last beyond thirty days. It mocks shifting fashions and the persistent urge to backslide, urging restraint yet poking fun at self control.
Emerson area obit and holiday social notes 1008
A December 22 1008 notice describes the death and funeral of a woman who joined the Methodist Episcopal church at 16, leaving many relatives and friends. Burial took place in Emerydin cemetery, with pallbearers and a quartet from the M E church performing. The item also lists farm sales, travel to Christmas visits, and numerous local residents visiting kin for the holidays, with several moves and visits among families in Emerson and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist’ Episcopal Church
Atte
Sha
Teaven
Mia
Emerson
Town
H. S. Mitchel
Emerdin
Holidays Bring White Christmas Visitors to area
Oxford residents Barrett Mekadon and Channing Mofliabidt join their mother Mrs. Kustenie Mekadon for holidays. Ames teacher Miss Hasel Adame visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Adamis. Mr. and Mrs. Will Cramer host Alva Cramer and children. Gertrude Knight returns from Council Bluffs after a weekend with her parents. Christmas program observed at church with a tree and treats for Sunday school pupils. Visitors include Haerl Briggs Royd Smith Des Moines Harold White Clifford Peterson Marion Culver Mildred Smith Lillian Rhoads from Cedar Falls and Roscoe Greenwood from Ames. Mrs. Tye Patterson and Miss Goldie Salmons spend Christmas with their parents. Fern, Dom, Velma, Jeanette Davis, Maurice visit from Beaver City Neb.
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Holt
Ets
Gtr
Mri
Vaina
Barrett Mekadon
Oxford
Obie
Channing Mofliabidt
Owaedonna
Minn
Imother
W. J. Adamis
Alva
Cramer
Omen
Will
Misa
Gertrude Knight
Council Bluffs
Knight
Herry Mierer
Watertop
MS FE
Prento Haerl Briggs
Tabor
Hugh Hinter Fom Parson College
Fairfield
Royd Smith
Des Moines
Harold J
Clarence White
Clifford Peterson
Marion Culver
Mildred Smith
Lillian Rhoads
Cedar Falls
Roscoe Greenwood
Ames
Tye. Patterson
Goldie Salmons
R. Salmons
Mizees Fern
Dom
Velma
Jeanette Davia
Maurice
Beaver City
Neb
Family Gathering at the U S Paul Home on Xmas Day
Members of the Paul family from both coasts and Canada gather at the U S Paul home on Christmas Day. The reunion brings relatives together for a quiet holiday gathering and shared memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Paul
Coasts
Canada
Young couple wed in Henderson area Christmas rites
A Christmas Day wedding at Glenwood joined Iva Audray and Earl Boileau in a ceremony at the home of Ray and Mrs. Thompson. Family from Omaha New York City Chicago and Los Angeles attended as the couple began housekeeping in a farm community setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Iowa
Christines
Atlantic
Pacific
Hnger
Lawrence Paul
Omaha
May Paul
New York City
Eva Craig
Los Angeles
Calif
George Scoles
Chicago
Ill
H. A. Paul
Harry
Glenwood
Ray
Virgil Galloway
Christmas Holiday Greetings and Local Visits Reported
Word reached that A. 8. Gowdy would be in Minte apolla after Christmas. Jase Shank planned to Red Oak Thursday to spend Christmas with his wife and son. Mr and Mrs Bart Boileau and Mr and Mrs Virgil Galloway and baby visited. Friday found the Conrad Audray home near Macedona. Hopkin home quarantine lifted last week. Alex Cain of Cornell Bluffs visited sister Mrs Will Cooper. Mr and Mrs Dave Owens and daughters Dorothy Phylis and Addie Boileau planned Omaha visit Wednesday. Schools closed Wednesday through Monday for holiday vacation. A program and treat was held Wednesday afternoon. Mrs T D Phillips returned from Omaha. Gayle Phillips also returned home for holiday vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Grayson
Omaha
T. H. Grayson
Mary Abel
Mollie Hahn
el Dorado
Kana
Joe White
Dartington
Homer Black
Nels Swisher
el- Watt
Andy
Dudwood Bikison
Chicago
Empest
Shenandoah
Thelma
Fred McArthur
Aon
Funk
Oakland
M. L. Evans
Ernest
Drahei
James Frohn
Fred Hunte
Patie
C. L. Scott
Th” Vist
Oten Towe
Ray Miller
Battle Creek
Emerson
Mia
Mark Eaton
W. E.mee
E. F. Whitney
Council Blatts
Clarence Bowman
iMir
Jin Speara
Red Oak
Clearmont
Neb
Gowdy
Minteapolla
Jase Shank
Red Oak Tursday
iMr
Bart Boileau
Virgil’ Galloway
Baby
Conrad Audray
Macedona
Hopkin's
Gayle Phillips
Surprise Birthday Chorus for West Oak Man
West Oak man F E Pitzer was surprised Saturday by his wife and children with a gathering of friends to celebrate his birthday. The event featured a warm, casual reception and well wishers from the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Oak
F. E. Pitzer
Prayer meeting notice for church members
The church announces its annual meeting next Friday evening. All members are requested to be present. Rev J F Stille, pastor, urges attendance. the event is set for Sunday, January 2, 1928, at 108, with emphasis on every member participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Soalness
Heek Avery
J. F. Stille
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Hoate Publishing
Act of Congress
Mills Go County
Sarah M. Ranson
Slinter
McGill— Willis Patrick Beya McClain
Farn
Walt Jamison
Hazel Burrows
Ombha
Thunsday
John Thorson
Clyde Rhoads
Caroline Rhoads
Elle Steen
J.W. McMullen
Dean Stroud
Don Moines
Elmer Jacobs
Carson
D. P. Dement
Gertie Davis
Tired
L. E. Weed
Fe'en Comnare
Stanton
Elbridge
Fpaura Werd
iMi Ired Werd
Springfield
Thoreday
Weed
Tobin
Hastings
Rosy Whisler
Royt
Glara Abel
Saben
Iva
Audray
Bari] Rwileau
Eugene Crow
Swaney
Wil! Viner
Sam Steiner
Bert Steiner
Anna Oaks
Williain
Dorothy
Willian
R. M. Adkins
Austin Brum
Robert
G. P. McNerney
Portland
Oregon
Addie Boilvau
Jas Houser
Clyde Gravett
Jack
Franklin Henderson
Martin
Eroge
The
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Glenwood, Towa
Comerooms
Sonants Hotel
Comba
Sama Leestian
Council Bluffs Auto Top Co
Binet
P.O
T. Q. Records
the Bank of Personal Attention
Mills County National Bank
H. BH. Cheyney
W. C. Rathke
HH. A. French
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