John H Stewart Civil War Vet Remembered In Local Notice
The town honors John H Stewart, a veteran who left with Capt. Cowell’s company at the start of the Civil War and served through key battles. He marched with Sherman at Atlanta and joined the grand Washington review. A Crawfordsville Sunday School Convention program is listed with speakers and committee appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H Stewart
Tis Town
John H. Stewart
Cowell
Ft. Sumpter
Keokuk
George Curtis
St. Joe
Hannibal St. Joe
Bird's Point
Crawfordsville
Old Soldier Honored Amid Local Civic Tribute
A veteran, re enlisted in 1864 and famed for seizing the colors at Corinth, is remembered in a speech by General Weaver. He lived here most of his life, spent time in Anamosa penitentiary, and served as Iowa Senate door keeper and in other offices. The notice praises his citizenry and four decades of service, noting his Republican ties and robust recall of local figures. The excerpt also includes a wartime recollection and a promotional 25 cent medicine ad for Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Corinth
Weaver Rmaude
Stewart
Anamosa
Iowa Senate
Cummins
Contempt for Patent Potato Parers and Social Snubs
A disjointed note laments modern pretensions and fake politeness while poking fun at limburger jokes and a housekeeper's disdain for on street patent potato peelers. It references Longfellow and mocks social gullibility.
Nobody trusts patent contrivances to fit every buyer
The speaker argues that a widely used invention cannot suit every customer and compares selling a useless kitchen utensil to a man who tries to do too many things. A buyer must have nerve to push a woman into buying an unwanted device.
Society Opens Doors as People Seek Harmony and Access
Communities show progress as residents work together to join social and civic life. Local groups describe efforts to reduce barriers to participation and expand opportunities for all ages.
The Fruit and Seed Metaphors in Everyday Speech
A compact reflection contrasts ideas about fruit, seed saving, and growth with cautions about speaking freely. It notes that valuable outcomes require care and restraint, suggesting borrowed trouble can mislead and that openness can backfire.
Question of wealth and taste in spending
The remark ponders whether having abundant money merits the effort of choosing purchases. It contrasts wealth with discernment and hints at evaluating value over sheer abundance.
Doctor Imagines Mud Splash Is Sign of Busyness
A reflective scenario questions whether a physician’s muddy appearance proves a hectic schedule or signals overwork rather than patient care quality.
Dull Days in a Country Town Barbers Speak Little
In a sleepy country town a dull day yields scant chatter from barbers as streets lie quiet and routine routines, with little notable news to share among patrons.
Wordplay on Worthlessness and Conversation
A reflective line suggests that almost everyone finds someone to talk with, implying even the least valued can still engage with others. The quote emphasizes social connection despite personal worth.
Bluffing the Newsroom A Humble Chronicle
A wry note on how reporters are fed lines and how readers sense the bluff. The piece observes repeated tactics by sources to shape stories and the occasional reader skepticism toward bold claims.
Local Reflections on Selfish Schemes Unearthed Daily
A pithy musing notes how many small self serving plans surface daily, hinting at human nature and moral expectations in everyday life.
Say it to our credit that the girl presiding at the piano
A reader notes that in all their experience they never used the expression the girl who presided at the piano. The remark reflects on phrasing and propriety in descriptions of a female pianist.
Week of blue Mondays and idle chatter in town
The column notes widespread moodiness and social chatter about trivial matters. It mentions a Des Moines real estate man J Annis visiting a local home, plus a jab at a paragrapher named Ottinger and a coincidental name overlap with a shooting case. Bowman's linen suits are advertised at 4.98. Dean's Ointment is advertised for itching and skin conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Annis
Des Moines
Denver
John J. Ottinger
Register-Leader
Ottinger
Mr. Annis
Capt. Haines
Found at Last A Montrose Inventor Helps the Poor
A wealthy inventor named Wilson Noles of Montrose Iowa gains attention for aiding the poor by offering a direct factory model. He rents exclusive manufacturing rights to trusted men, cutting out middlemen to provide honest opportunities, though some may hesitate to join his venture. Noles is praised for integrity and generosity toward the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Noles
Montrose
Iowa
Mr. Noles
St James school annual entertainment delights packed audience
The St James school annual entertainment drew a crowded house last Wednesday. A varied program featured Minim girls and boys, piano solos by Irene and Martin Whittaker, a rose drill, and a patriotic concert. Prizes were awarded to honor students, and a closing talk reflected on service and progress of parochial education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James School
Elia Link
Nelie Link
Joe Link
Irene Whittaker
Martin
Ella Link
Naples
Everette Bailey
Everette
Agnes Butterfield
Agnes
E. Donnelly
Martin Whittaker
Bernard Walser
Frank Casey
Ehler Biskamp
Gualberto
United States
Colletta Waldschmidt
Father Walsh
Stella Albaugh
Marie Critz
Kathryn Eagle
Catherine Flynn
Mae McNamara
Olive Minick
Mary Sexton
Ruth Wolfe
Ornery
Marie Butterfield
Neighborhood News of June 1
A string of social visits and family updates fill this item. Mrs. Jennie Morrow and daughter Inez join Mrs. C A Boice and three children for supper at James Palmer's home. John Kennedy entertains friends honoring Rev. Robert Boyd. Mrs. Cadwallader and young Max visit Millersburg. Geo H Paul and family spend time with relatives. Lucile Muller and Minick of Washington stroll to Rebecca Fleming’s, then ride home. Wilber Beenblossom makes a business call. Martin Swift and wife attend his grandmother Embree’s funeral in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Morrow
Inez
C. A. Boice
Ruth Latta
Washington
Livya Latta
Wisconsin
James Palmer
Palmer
John Kennedy
Robert Boyd
Stafford
Kansas
Cadwallader
Littler
Max
Millersburg
C. Lins
Geo. H. Paul
Lucile Muller and
Minick
Rebecca Fleming
Wilber Beenblossom
Martin Swift
Embree
If you buy it of Steck you know it's good
Local ad copy touts Steck products as reliable quality. It promotes trust through a short, assertive claim aimed at buyers seeking assurance on purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steck
The Watch and the Man
An advertisement explains how a handsome gold watch conveys success and invites customers to buy a reliable, well-made timepiece at a moderate price. The copy emphasizes lasting quality and pride in ownership.
H. F. Steck The Jeweler Ad Branding Quality Value
An advertising card touts H. F. Steck as a jeweler offering reliable value and money's worth. It emphasizes trustworthy service and quality products for customers seeking jewelry needs.
Children's Day Event Delights Eureka Crowd Despite Rain
June 19 report highlights a fine Children’s Day program in Eureka last Sunday evening drawing a large crowd despite rain. Mentions include visits by Charles Graceman of Davenport, Fred Cannon’s new auto, Charlie Scranton's work for Ward Essley, and several locals attending events in Coppock and at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Charles Graceman
Davenport
Ban Water’s
Fred Cannon
Charlie Scranton
Ward Essley
Coppock
Mary Putman
Frank McKune
Fetes Brothers
T. R. Beenblossom's
Mrs. Bradford
Lemley Nome
You Can Save Money At Royal No Better Meats
An advertisement touts Royal No Better Meats offering fresh fish at 8 to 10 cents per pound, hams and bacon at wholesale prices saving 3 to 4 cents per pound, plus a selection of cheeses Buck Dublin Edam Limburger and imported Swiss, with berries vegetables and pickles advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
Dublin
Edam
Limburger
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