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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1920
Page
4
Clowa Press Associations entry shows Humeston Iowa post office second class mail matter date August 11 1920 and notice of publication for a local newspaper item.
A Bedford man recalls a watch stolen eight years ago in Des Moines after a detective agency recovered it from a pawnbroker. The owner, Mr. Jackson, filed an affidavit and the watch is now returned. The note also comes from the Iowa Farm Bureau Messenger with various farm investment bits. Allerton Chautauqua dates listed for August 1920 are noted with a request to write the secretary for tickets.
In a nostalgic Kansas City Star note Claud Callan recalls how a simple in-home reshuffle lifted moods. The mother rearranged parlor furniture, relocated items, scrubbed floors, and altered the dining setup, making the house feel new and inviting for the whole family. This playful change set the stage for future shifts and happiness.
A list of church notices across Baptist and Methodist Episcopal venues includes union services at the Chautauqua tent, prayer meetings, and Sunday School schedules. Reports mention a successful ice cream festival benefiting the Worth League, attendance notes, and upcoming evangelistic events with pastors A. G. Miller J. S. Young T. Richardson Gray J. Pontius.
In Wayne County Iowa district court probate No 1332 executor announces final report filed and requests court approval and discharge. Hearing set in Corydon Iowa on August 23 1920 with notice to Dora McVey Fannie Edna McVey James H Place Hazel Place Gladys Place Bernice Place Dunn and others. Miles and Steele attorneys for the executor 1102 Ed Williams.
Mickie advises Sams to read the lines in the parader but warns that ads must become more interesting to attract readers. He encourages people to take in the news and asks readers to stay tuned for updates.
Mrs. M A Wood of Humeston declares Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her kidney trouble and backache after wall papering caused strain. She bought two boxes at Farr's Drug Store and says she felt better in every way. The ad notes the price as 60 cents and credits Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo N Y as manufacturers.
Miss May Helt had a tonsil operation at Weldon last week with her parents traveling by motor. Miss Lucile Boyce visits Corydon today. Hutchinson and Son offer rugs priced below market values.
Two days of auto racing scheduled at the fair on Friday August 27 and Friday September 3 with top national and local drivers entered. Officials say admission will match the standard fair pricing.
Al Wilson performs an aviation stunt at the state fair described as a year’s chief thriller. The act involves changing airplanes mid-air and is scheduled daily from August 27 to September 3 at the fair in Towa. Also listed is a used Quick Meal On Store for sale in good condition.
In Darjeeling India tree ferns reach extraordinary height as part of a lush jungle along the Calcutta rail route. The mingled foliage shelters tigers rhinos and other wildlife while showcasing the tropical forest canopy. Jamaica and other tropical regions also host tall tree ferns in montane habitats.
The American Forestry Association notes the black-throated green warbler is highly nervous near nests and often builds multiple nests. It features yellow green crown, olive back, black throat, white underparts with yellow. Pine warbler favors pine groves and is shy, creeping among branches with white wing bars and tail spots.
The article explains that after spring and summer growth plants enter a dor mancy period before cold weather. Artificially maintaining high temperatures prolongs dormancy, while exposure to cold reactivates growth. Enzyme changes or membrane permeability may convert stored starches to sugars, triggering a new growth cycle.
A compact survey describes California Indian fishing rites and early practices such as dances to summon salmon and placing a fish image to attract more catch. It notes Japanese beliefs in silence and women's absence, and a Andean custom of bringing the first fish through a window to avoid being seen by others.
A brutal South China practice gathers brass locks marked with a Chinese character and a single iron lock. Men receive slips. the man whose slip matches the iron lock must have a slit in his throat for the lock to pass. He bears the mark until rain comes, with blood poisoning often fatal.
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