Deaths and Obituary Notices in Akron Region
Mrs. Ehrick born Ida Amanda Peterson in Fohr Germany February 12 1856 died October 2 1925 age 64 years 7 months 20 days. She immigrated with her mother and brother to Clinton Iowa then Plymouth County later married Charles Ebrick daughter Meta Manz resides near Merrill. Surviving relatives include three grandchildren Edna Hilda Pearl Manz and a half brother Chris Hansen. Funeral held at Mrs Manz home then Methodist church Interment Merrill cemetery. Died John Kochs little son William Frederick died October 2 1925 age 2 years 10 months 20 days after appendicitis surgery at Akron hospital. Funeral at St Johns Lutheran Johnson township Rev Theo Meyer. Interment church cemetery.
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Ehrick
Ida Amanda Peterson
Fohr
Schleswig
Germany
Clinton
Plymouth County
Charles Ebrick
Meta Manz
Merrill
John Koch
William Frederick
Akron
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Johnson Township
Theo. Meyer
Church
Akron Register-Tribune
Friend in State of Fear
Sheldon man Verne Schoeneman shot and killed Charley VanMeeteren on the Schoeneman farm after fearing a former hired man, Lewis Clark, who threatened him. Inquest by Coroner Duven cites three shots. Schoeneman bound over to grand jury, Verne free on bond. Fredonia township farm bureau meeting set for Oct 14 with band and luncheon.
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Sheldon
Sheldon Sun
Charles VanMeeteren
Adrian VanMeeteren
Verne Schoereman
Schoeneman
van Meeteren
Schoenemans
Verne
Charley
Lewis Clark
Clark
Sanborn
Duven
Sioux County
Mr. Schoeneman
Halloween Centerpiece Ideas From LeMars Globe-Post
The LeMars Globe-Post suggests easy Halloween table decorations for a simple center arrangement. Use fringed paper around a light, jack-o-lantern centerpiece, corn stalks tied with orange and black, and small favors hidden in stalks. Place cards cut from stamps feature cats, owls, or witches with whiskers drawn on. Popcorn ball favors wrapped in paraffin resemble ears.
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LE Mars Globe-Post
É ' LeMars Globe-Post
Local social notes from Red Oak and nearby towns
Mrs Fletchere returned home from Omaha on Friday. Mr and Mrs R J Pattison visited Red Oak Ia last week. Lester Hudson and Miss Emma Southwick arrived home from the national convention in Omaha Friday. Emma Southwick of Correctionville and Kingsley visitor Friday. John Cathcart of Sioux City visited Kingsley Friday. Mr and Mrs William Lehman were Sioux City business visitors Friday.
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Fletchere
Omaha
R. J. Pattison
Red Oak
Lester Hudson
Emma Southwick
Samea Iwick
Correctionville
John Cathcart
Sioux City
Kingsley
William Lehman
Weekly stain tips and Halloween decor from South Dakota college
Stain removal methods for fruit ink and other stains are outlined by Miss May Kieth line at South Dakota State College with boiling water for coffee and fruit stains, salt and lemon for ink rust, and sun drying. Halloween decor ideas from Miss Eloise Huskins include black and orange crepe paper pumpkins leaves corn stalks and spooky table decorations.
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Miss May Kiethline
South Dakota State College
Hallowe'en
Hallowe’en
Eloise Huskins
State College
Agricultural Briefs From State College Farm Advice
State college specialists offer agronomy tips on sheep as plant scavengers and forage quality, hog shelter, dairy herd size with alfalfa hay and corn silage, efficient kitchen design, bulb forcing, root storage effect on blooms, strawberry mulch, milk separation, winter manure spreading, youth club guidance, economical lard hog traits, and kerosene use to control poultry mites.
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State College
Preservation of poles saves Bell system costs
Preservative treatment of telephone poles and crossarms is projected to extend life and cut expenses. An estimated 25,000,000 dollars in savings will result from treating poles and crossarms currently in service in the Bell system.
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Bell System
Spire of Strassburg Cathedral Tops World Heights
The Strassburg cathedral spire rises to a 100 foot height, claimed as the world’s highest. An open network of stone surrounds the solid spire with statues rosettes and arabesques decorating its exterior.
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Strassburg Cathedral
The Hskimo Dog Fears Water in Freezing North
A Far North Hskimo dog is described as mortally afraid of water and only willing to wade through it when subjected to a long whip, particularly in low temperatures.
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North
We Wouldn't Blame 'Em Protest Plans by Inmates
Inmates of insane asylums might adopt resolutions protesting admitting persons sent there by juries, according to the Miami Herald.
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Miami Herald
Famous Bells Of Shandon Legend On Inishmore
A folk legend says the Shandon bells are submerged beneath the waters encircling Inishmore, the largest of Ireland’s Aran Islands, linking lore to the sea surrounding the island.
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Island of
Inishmore
The
Aran Islands
Bird Feathers From Senegal Touracou Captivate Rain
Feathers washed pale by rain belong to the touracou a Senegal native bird noted for its peculiar plumage.
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Senegal
Too Many Unnecessary Necessity Isn’t the Mother of In Vention
El Paso Herald reports on a bold view that superstition and slack thinking hinder invention. The piece critiques current habits and urges practical, disciplined creativity in developing new patents and ideas.
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el Paso Herald
Narrow Streets Crowd Chinese Cities Limit Car Use
Chinese cities feature streets so narrow that automobiles are largely impractical. The report highlights urban design constraints and the consequent reliance on walking and bicycles, shaping daily life and transportation planning in the region.
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China
The Social Elect Test in Youngstown Vindicator
The Youngstown Vindicator notes a critical test of the social elect as a measure of public sentiment. It discusses who the right people are and how their influence shapes community actions and opinion.
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Youngstown
Ireton News Roundup Of Local Happenings
Mrs John De Groot and new baby returned home from LeMars after six weeks at Sacred Heart hospital. Many locals visit relatives, surgeries, travel and hospital stays noted. A road accident near Perry Creek injures passengers while Dr Bender escapes unharmed. Community events include a Legion visit to Omaha, commercial club dinner, and plans for monthly dinners. Religious groups hold meetings, birthdays and births recorded amid busy fall activities.
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John de Groot
New Baby
LeMars
Sacred Heart Hospital
Thomas White
George
Barney
N. D
C. J. Struck
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Sioux City
Henry Viotho, Jr
Jewett
Gust Viotho
Terpsma
Hull
R. J. Smith
Mitchell
Gs. D
John Shilliam
Eagle Township
Ireton
Cora Peebles
Allen Riley
Legion
Omaha
Harry Smith
Will Lean
Red” Engles
BE. Semick
William Pearl
Kentucky
Ireton Commercial Club
Halley Hotel
William Reid
Presbyterian Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Myrtle Brown
Henry Nyhoff
H. den Ouden
Joe Ravenswaay
L. N. Moody
Alexander
Moody
H. W. Pereboom
Ruth Brown
Detroit
Mich
John Dale
E. C. Carpenter
Gordie Schouten
Perry Creek
E. T. Bender
James Davenport
Scotland
Harry Mitchell
Wyoming
Center Township Farm Bureau Nom- 60
Albert DeRaad
Community club afternoon with music and radio from Omaha
About 15 members gathered for an afternoon meeting with a patterns program led by club leaders. A radio program from Omaha entertained, followed by luncheon. Rudolph Klave celebrated a surprise birthday with 75 guests. music and games marked the night, and a cake by Mrs. Klave. Albin Karr and attendance noted. Henry Nyhoff listed as sick. Several local residents visited nearby towns and returned with updates.
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Omaha
Neb
Gale Bergsma
Ed Johnson
Alvin
Edward Karr
Legion
Fred. Schuette
Henry
Hospers
Weaner Karr
Margaret
Winifred
Stoves, accidents, and visits color Kingsley notes
Local items report a stove accident during a delivery, several travel visits, and social gatherings. Death notices include a brother in the eastern state and a grandson in Benson Minnesota. Residents recount travel to Omaha for a regional convention and family arrivals from Sioux Falls and Rock Valley.
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Fredonia Township Farm Bureau
Central Cash Grocery
Ole Grouch
Extension Service of
United States Department of Agriculture
St. Michael’s Church
Bertha Bouvin
Charles Stortz
Earl Fletcher
Holsteein
R. B. Dennis
Aew
Rd Page
Odriver
Kinksley
John Ebelheiser
Ebelheiser
Delbert Franklin
Rush Falls
Minn
Franklin
Oltman & Phelps
Fay Lingle
Near
Anthno
A. Baumgardner
H. Sibley
Bridge Club
Hmee
H. Holland
Pierson
A. E. Price
Price
Florida
George Decker
Ida Ellis
Anna Rippey
Charles Mason
Fort Dodge
Allen Bowers
R. McCurdy
Sioux Falls
John Hangon
Rock Valley
Mitchell, S. D
F. Hammer
Edward Knowles
Knowles Hardware Store
Mr. Hammer
Howard Knowles
I. Z. Patterson
Main
Flint
West
Joseph Sharp
J. McMahon
Hugh Magon
Benson
Herman Mason
O. D. Heald
Dinner Wright
Pasadena
Cal
Jimmie Hanson
Staples, Minn
Ed Carr
North Dakota
Catholi Ladies
Falaia
Jeje
Jones
George Barr McCutcheon
Graystark
Viola Gwyn
Frink
the City Bakery
Fred Frink
Prop
Hentges
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