20 Sep 1928
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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1928
Page
1
Local column details aftermath of a cyclone in the Ireton area with reports of property damage, injuries, and cleanup efforts. Notable entries include residents visiting relatives, long-distance travel for medical care, school activities, and community groups meeting despite the storm. Names and places like LeMars Sioux City Hawarden Marcus and Oak areas appear throughout as residents recount losses and repairs.
A large crowd attended the picnic and dance at South Lincoln hall Saturday afternoon and evening with a good time reported by all. Hazel Nessle of Leeds visited the George Junck home. Lawrence Krause traveled to Bloomfield Nebraska last Thursday to play catcher for the Bloomfield team. Fred Calkins and Lou Richardson left for a trip through South Dakota. Paul McNaughton and Art Epling hunted ducks at Blue Lake. Neighbors drove to Nebraska to view the ruins after Thursday's tornado. Mrs. Fred Harrison of Leeds spent the weekend with her son Victor Harrison at the Old Settlers picnic. Mrs. John Goldsmith visited with her sister from Minnesota. D. C. Brown of Hinton made a call, and Victor Harrison shelled corn for Joe McKibbon.
Preston residents share weekend visits with neighbors and relatives including the Borchers Tappen Plueger Kallsen and Miller families. The Lutheran league met at Harm Kruse’s and several families hosted guests from LeMars. Local excursions included storm damage viewing in Ireton and a trip to St Louis with relatives.
John Efflin of Artesian South Dakota visited Remsen on Monday staying with relatives Mr and Mrs John Kipp. Guests at the home included H Boehmke and A Nelson of Pipestone Minnesota.
A crowd of extended families and neighbors gather for meals and visits, with travel from Linton Texas to Lewiston Montana noted. Weather brings harm as a sever windstorm toppled windmills and damaged structures. A large family reunion spans multiple Siebens and Borchers clans with many cousins and in laws listed.
Sunday visitors included James Kirk and Mr and Mrs George Siebens of Genoa Illinois staying with Mr and Mrs J G Miller. Barth Miller Mrs Leonard Miller and Miss Madge Morehead were Sioux City visitors Tuesday. Herman Frerichs reported stock on the Sioux City market Tuesday and visited to see sales. The Ladies Aid of the Adaville church met with Mrs Chester Phillips Thursday afternoon and refreshments followed.
The article surveys health and weight issues among schoolchildren, noting vaccination levels after the 1921 22 LeMargin smallpox outbreak. It documents eye and throat concerns, dental work gaps, weight variations, and factors like diet and sleep affecting growth, with broader social insights. It also covers JC Penney expansion plans open 53 new stores across many states, showing management appointments and stock policies.
The J. C. Penney Co announces 53 new stores to be opened in spring 1929, bringing total stores to 1075. Growth since 1922 has been steady, rising from 371 units to 882 by 1927, with continued expansion expected.
Scobey Montana Mrs Emily Gestus says she worked two years clerking in a store but steadily lost weight. After six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she feels better and stronger every day. She recommends it to young girls and offers to answer letters.
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