Spring Weather Brings Rural Life News From Northwest Country
North-west community notes light rain supportive for farms and gardens. Alfred Burright dies in Iowa City hospital, funeral in Rosedale, Illinois with siblings traveling from here and Oia teaching in Colorado. Floyd Lewis moves near Bedford. Jenola and Earl to Bedford school from Clarinda High. Will Weaver turns 70, George and Mrs Weaver 88th anniversary marked by family gathering. Alva Hicks improving after illness. Ronald Paul Marsh treated in Omaha. Fred Frost visits Forrest Lawger home. Bartoi community club meets Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burright
Alfred
Iowa City
Rosedale
Illinois
Oia
Colorado
Floyd Lewis
Bedford
Jenola
Earl
Clarinda High School
Will Weaver
George Weaver
Mee
Watden
Willis Weaver
Alva Hicks
Ronald Paul
Willard Marah
Omaha
Wea
Fred Frost
Forrest Lawger
Bartoi Community Club
New York World's Fair Mall To Break Records
New York Special reports the 1939 World’s Fair will feature the largest exposition ever and a mile long mall costing 60 million dollars. Grover A Whalen says the mall will host the Trylon, Perisphere, a Washington statue, a giant sundial by Paul Manship, and vast landscaping with over a million plants and thousands of trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grover A Whalen
The
Fair Corporation
Trylon
Mannd
Mall
Ameses II
Rock
Ile
George Washington
Paul Manship
School News Primary Room Visitors, birthdays, and perfect scores
In the primary room students report visitors Snow White and Seven Dwarfs staying in a sand table, birthdays, and several perfect spelling scores. Absences due to sore arms and illnesses are noted, while March 10 brought a quarter holiday. The fourth grade tackles fractions, the third grade multiplies, and a Fairy club appoints officers. The fifth and sixth grades stage debates on national capital placement and a personal preference topic. A new fifth grader, Gene Blane, is introduced. Arlo Hefley wins a declamatory contest. Naomi Price places second and may speak in Conway. Vaccinations begin with some feeling unwell. High school freshmen study general science and move into fractions in Algebra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow White
Seven Dwarfa
Catherine Crossley
Catherine
Greta Biggerstaff
Norman Morris
Annabel Stephens
Mary Valentine
Neva Woodyard
Lloyd Cline
Rowena Humbert
Our Room
Fairy Club
Junior Nialsen
Betty Lou Parks
Faye Arlene Martin
Billy Joe Swan
Middle States
Gene Blane
Boneitta Lambley
Audrey Joslyn
Viginia Ledgerwood
Dorothy Grubb
Naomi Price
Arlo Hefley
Arlo
Conway
Leota Belle Depew
Donna Jean Embree
Gordon Hill
Marion Joslyn
Virginia Ledgerwood
Dean Valentine
Darrell Baker
Dorothy Utter
Mack Savage
Eugene Reed
Harold Humbert
Glass Across Time From Palestine Myths to American Industry
A Los Angeles Times writer recounts mythic and factual origins of glass. Legends place discovery with Phoenician traders on Palestine coast, but cold facts note sand melting temperatures. The piece traces glassmaking from Jamestown Virginia to New England, New York, and beyond, detailing early bottles and beads, growth after the American Revolution, and today’s ubiquity of glass products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Pliny
Los Angeles Times
Ceast
America
Plymouth Rock
Jamestown
Massachusetts
New York
New England
mid-Atlantic
Three Pork Curing Methods Described By Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune outlines three pork curing methods: sweet pickle for hams with salt brine sugar and nitrate of soda, dry salt layering, and a bacon oriented dry cure in light brine. Curing times run 20 to 75 days at 36 to 40 degrees with smoking to finish for flavor and color. Lard is produced from hog fat by open kettle boiling or steam pressure, then cooked filtered and cooled. Remaining solids used as stock and poultry feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Annie Oakley term traces to free circus passes
The phrase Annie Oakley in American slang denotes a free ticket or pass to amusements. Passes were punched to deter resale and refunds, resembling target cards after Annie Oakley shot them. Oakley toured with Buffalo Bill for 17 years, and the term moved from circuses to stage, screen, and boxing slang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Oakley
Godfrey Irwin
Buffalo Bill
Polar Eskimos and Their Arctic Lifestyle
Polar Eskimos are a friendly people living farther north than any other humans. They rove the Arctic from Greenland to Alaska, using skin tents in summer and snow igloos in winter. Their diet is mostly fresh meat from seals, bears, foxes, whales, walrus, and reindeer. They are noted as prodigious eaters, with plumpness and good nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
Greenland
Alaska
Sterling and Coin Silver Standards Explained
The article explains that silver is the whitest precious metal and polishing quality makes it desirable. It is too soft alone for wear, so copper is alloyed. Sterling silver is 925 parts silver to 75 parts copper while coin silver is 900 parts silver to 100 parts copper, per U.S. coins standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Glaciers Described as Rivers of Ice Forming Mountains
The article explains glaciers as rivers of ice created where snow exceeds melt, piling up to 1,500 feet and flowing downhill. It notes movement around 1 inch per hour, with rare cases in New Zealand and Greenland of 30 feet daily, and emphasizes the glacier’s immense weight pushing obstacles ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Greenland
Mickie Says Editor Betrays Readers By Dropping Item
A satirical note criticizes an editor for omitting a strong item. The writer argues editors are hired to deliver news to readers and accuses the editor of betraying the audience by suppressing the piece.
Merry Minglers Meet at Poster Home
The Mert. Mingiers met Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Poster with 16 members present. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Roush. Refreshments were served by the hostess and the group spent the evening playing cards. The next meeting will be with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ackley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
Lester Poster
Leslie Roush
Carole
Jim Ackley
Double Deck Club Hosts Contested Bridge Scores
The Double Deck club met last Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Walter Ful berth entertaining. Leland Morgan won high score at bridge, Keith Hadly and his partner second. On Thursday afternoon the ladies, hosted by Mrs Walter Fuelberth, saw Dee Liston win high and Mrs Leland Morgan second. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Fulberth
Mesa
Leland Morgan
Keith Hadly
Walter Fuelberth
Dee Liston
Local Supervisor Candidate Seeks Democratic Nomination
A candidate announces intent to seek the Democratic nomination for member of the 3rd Board of Supervisors in Taylor County from the 2nd district. The run begins January 1, 1940, with the primary to determine the party choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Jouty
Jonas
Gilford Shizids
Clerk of the District Court Candidate Announcement
For Clerk of the District Court there by announce candidacy for the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Taylor County subject to the decision of Republican voters at the primary election June 6. Your support will be sincerely appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Wells
County Treaurer
Juerimary
J. R Henderson
Chole H. Wisdom
Evans County Sheriff Candidate Seeks Democrat Primary Support
Ivan Wells announces his candidacy for county sheriff and asks Democrat voters for support in the upcoming primary election. He states the decision lies with the voters and signs the notice as the candidate.
Sheriff Candidate Seeks Republican Primary Support
W. J. Nevius announces candidacy for sheriff of Taylor County seeking Republican primary support. He appeals to voters to back his bid in the upcoming election.
Clarinda couples visit amid ill health update
Mr and Mrs Willa Baea of Clarinda visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs D E Snyder. Mr Snyder remains quite ill although improving some.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willa Ba‘ea
Clarinda
D. E. Snyder
Snyder
Mrs Reed Attends One O'clock Luncheon at Bedford
Mrs L T Reed was a guest at a one o'clock luncheon hosted by Mrs Jay Terrill at Bedford, sharing the afternoon in social company.
Supervisor 1940 Tam Nomination Bid Unclear
A fragmented notice indicates a candidate named Annur Clabsugh seeks the Republican nomination for Tay o county board of supervisors from the 20d district. Form of office begins January 1, 1940 following the primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
County Board of Supervisors
Tay'o County
Annur Clabsugh
Henderson Runs for County Treasurer Nomination
J R Henderson announces candidacy for the county treasurer nomination subject to Republican primary will and asks for support from voters.
County Auditor Candidate Statement
County Auditor announces lama candid for the office subject to Republican voters June Primary. Name listed: Robert D. Bob Goforth.
County Clerk Candidate Announces Primary Candidacy
A Taylor county clerk of the courts announces candidacy pending Democrat voters decision in the June primary election.
Wisdom Seeks Reelection as County Recorder
Chole H. Wisdom announces candidacy for reelection as county recorder subject to June Republican primary. She asks for Republican voters support and expresses appreciation.
Also Mentioned on This Page
North-west Country
New York Fair
Mickie
Caries
Taylor County
Gubjrel
W. J. Nevius
Lama
Robert D
Bob) Goforth
Nous
CiHome Arts
Ohousehold
Oleghorn World
Omother
CiPathfinder
Wkly
CiRhode Island
Red Joy Oplymouth Rock Moat
Owoman's World
Offer AL Sra Val Ceatt Yy
Neto
McCall’s Magazin
Woman's World
Farm Journal
YEA Lyr Lys
Lyse Lyr
American Fruit Grower
American Poultry Journal
Breeder's Gazette
Blade & Ledger
Capper
Farmer Farm Journal
Ogood Stories
Home Arts Needlecraft
DCI Home Friend Household Magazine
CiLeghorn World
Pathfinder
Poultry Tribune
Post Office
CITHE
Cithe Story
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!