Local society notices and travel among Iowa residents
Local column records visits, family updates, and social calls across Davenport, Clinton, Anamosa, and nearby towns. Notes include Mrs Burns visiting Nashville friends, trips by John Hayes from Des Moines, Z. W. Conmey selling his Anamosa shop, and Henry Butterworth’s party en route to Rochester. A few housing and transport details alongside ads for cleaning services and car arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Lockard
Anamosa
M. E. Church
H. Enriching
Royal Emerson
Omaha
Gar Fisher
Alfred Schuman
C. E. Hayes
Davenport
Geo. Cocner ,Sr
Geo. Brown
Onslow
Joseph Wasson
Qari Jessen
Bans Jerisen
Denmark
Hens
U. S
Henry Butterworth
G.C. Gallagher
Rochester
N. Y
Local Notables Visit Cedar Rapids Area and School Bonds Passed
Cedar Rapids residents host visitors from Chicago Fargo and Mo line with plans for summer stays and church gatherings while Wilton voters approve 410000 in bonds for a new consolidated school building The area also notes a new electrical supply venture in J Vll Iowa and upcoming film at the New Orpheum detailing local society, business moves, and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert B_ Schmitz
Chicago
W. J. Wilkins
Schmitz
L. H. Davenport
Fargo
Dakota
J Webster
King of the M. E
CC. Crawford
Moline
H. Crawford
Little Ronald
Wilton
E. J. Kullmer
John
Fareth
Kullmer
Mrey Anna Saudh
Will Ringlep Ami
Rin Jep
Mowray
Oklahems
Paul Hudson
Livingston
Edn
Nebr Tagerald
War City
J Vll
Geraki
Iowa Electric Gympany
Gas Consumers Notice Increases Rates To Two Dollars
Maquoketa Light and Heat Co. informs customers that due to rising costs of manufacture and distribution gas rates will rise to 2.00 per thousand with a 5 percent discount for prompt payment. The new rate applies to consumption after May 1 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecessita
Maquoketa Light & Heat Co
Pasture for Rent in Bernard Iowa With Water
Rent available for 440 acres of old bluegrass pasture near Bernard Iowa. Two parcels with excellent spring water. divided into two parts. Contact Mike Ryle by phone for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Gan
Mike Ryle
Bernard
Iowa
Farmers Attention Sale Notice at Warehousing Co Bok
Farmers warned of available staples at Farm Warehouse Co led by Sam Campbell Me. Stock includes meal molasses middlings and more with a note of hand written pricing and limited quantities at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Campbell
Notice of Nonresponsibility for Debts Signed by Parent
Personal notice states the signer will not be responsible for debts contracted by or actions done by their son. Includes unclear phrasing and stray identifiers such as Free Thing and SL-4T. No concrete dates, locations, or named institutions are provided in readable form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Paderes on Man Shiver Hear the Fair Ground
Enquire at the home to meet J. H. KEISER regarding a prompt inquiry.
Titre Still in Use in Eastern Europe under Greek Influence
Fragmentary note reports the unreformed calendar lingering in eastern Europe under Greek influence. It claims England keeps Christmas on December with government support for Christmas dividends and national debt payments. It asserts midsummer dividends and payments shift from June 24 to July 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
England
Markets in Chine described as lively and scattered stalls
Fragmentary OCR describes markets in Chine with various stalls. The text mentions markets held irregularly in places without a central market and references vendors and activity, though many words are garbled and details are unclear.
Inter Church Move Hope in the Far East
Regional director E O Wolcott urges Iowa counties to unite in a thorough canvass to recruit Protestant men outside the church. A Billy Sunday team and overseas American Legion members plan to reach every schoolhouse and service member in a county. Bishop Martigan supports the movement and a speaking tour. Mu.A. secretary Sherwood reports from the Far East that the Interchurch World Movement is a hopeful core of wartime ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
E. O. Wolcott
Interchurch World Movement
American Legion
Lows
Bette
Martigan
Episcopal Dotese
Sherwood International
Par East
Daverport
Far East
Sacred Whiskers Beliefs Across Cultures
Fragmentary notes describe beard customs and sacred whiskers in various cultures. The Jaws reportedly held whiskers sacred and swore by them, while Turkish followers cleaned comings hairs after prayers and believed hair fragments aided soft walking toward paradise.
Origin of the Word Canada Explained in Early Texts
In Tacques Corti on the north side of the Sine river the word Canada is linked to Boehelaga and Saguenay concepts. The piece notes an early use of the name and its emergence in Montreal area discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Sine River
Montreal
Boehelaga
Snd
Ste ‘Saguenay
Mrs 4 1 Fournier Arrives for Visit with Mother
Mrs 4 1 Fournier of Gedar Rap ids arrived Monday evening for a visit with her mother Mrs C L Sandeyene Howard Mann of Aurora Hinds and Glenn Mann of Gedar Rapids were saddened by the death of their aunt Miss Florence Earle
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fournier
Gedar Rapids
C. L.sandeyene
Howard “Mann
Aurora
Hinds
Glenn‘ Mann
Florence Earle
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Robert Burns
Nashville
J. H. Hoffstrom
Maromb
Ilinois
Dillon Krepps
Iowa City
Decker
Claude Goldin
Clinton
Ghas
Comstock
Chas
River
Jason Bailey
Amber
Chas. Fox
B. A.spencer
Staack and
Luckies Homag
Joba
Kozak
O.d.'c. Aia
Harry J. Hurst
Harry Campbell
Henry Mitchell
Dixon
Fulton
Savanna Hes
Z. W. Conmey
Ananiosa
Brady and Murphy
John Hayes
Des Moines
T. J. Hayes
Geo. Ryan
Howard Beker
Perry
Elmer Bowman
Cedar Rapids
Frank Garda
Berty Grant
Wm. Gibson
J. J. Kidder
Grace
John Kozak
Doran Auto Co
Harrison & Sons
J.B. Harrison
Maquoketa
Towa
Hurstville Produce Co
Hurstville
Butternorth
Boot Shop
Rachel Rosererans
Frank Wilson
Maple St. Louis
Hankemmer
Tripoli
Albert Schiebert
Flynn
Republic
Orpheum
Chine
Castoria
Alvess
RAY OF Hope
Children. Org
Casto Rea
Lane Furniture Co
Fletcher
Crosseau Brothers
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