Local visits span Chicago Wheeling and Gilmore City
Harry Thomas from Chicago visited his mother Mrs. H. Thom as Sr. over Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Will Elkins of Wheeling WV arrived Friday to visit her sister and husband Dr and Mrs War Lowder. Dorothy Bill of Edwood enjoyed a stay after a Torn event at Rev J J Kidder home. Eleanor Hamley of Gilmore City arrived Thursday evening for a two week visit with her friend Miss Flossie Stimpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thomas
Chicago
8. Thomas, Sr
Will’ Elkins
Wheeling
W. Va
War Lowder
Dorothy’ Bill
Edwood
J.J. Kidder
Eleanor Hamley
Gilmore Ity
Flossie’ Stimpson
Ki P. Hall
Faythe Kidder McCumber
Ames
Adel
John Neitzel Jr
John Neitzel
Gen
Local notes and visits in Cedar Rapids area
Local social items list visits and travels among Cedar Rapids families and friends. Rice goes to Chicago to visit sister, Bernice French assists at Style Shop, Hubbells return from Colfax Springs, Swigarts visit Morrison, Myrta Edson returns home, Neitzels host Chicago visitors, Anderson sisters visit grandmother, Schuman discharged from the military, Higgins visiters, and a reminder to bring a camera with Hamley advertising the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice French
Harvey Dilley
Cedar Rapids
A. W. Kendall
Leon Round
Detroit
State
Arto School
H. B. Hubbell
Colfax Springs
W. C. Swigart
Morrison
Myrta Edson
Hom
Minute Men and their Civil War origin
Minute Men were a class of citizens pledged to take the field at a moment's notice. They first emerged during and just before the War of the Revolution and continued in use at the start of the Civil War. Sometimes they were officially enrolled as militiamen.
Deep Diving Depth Records Describe Historic Limits
Report notes claims of the deepest dive by a diver at about 204 feet and the greatest depth of useful work at 542 feet. It mentions sponge and pearl divers descending to depths around 150 feet, often wearing armor.
This Handsome Automobile with 126 Inch Wheelbase
A remarkable vehicle is advertised at 825 dollars, highlighting its spacious 126 inch wheelbase and stylish overall design. The listing emphasizes value for a quality car, appealing to buyers seeking comfort and reliability in a mid range model.
Crafting a tool handle with rosin cemented grip
The article describes fastening a handle by drilling a larger hole, filling with equal parts rosin and sand, notching the wood, then heating to fuse the rosin and secure the handle. It notes the option to adjust the position while warm and that the result is strong once cooled. It then shifts to a reflective passage about progress, taking one step at a time rather than awaiting a full plan.
This Generation's Duty
The piece urges the current generation to learn how to supply lifebreath with pure oxygen and avoid compressing the solar plexus, warning that overbreathing will paralyze many. It stresses life and breath as essential, linking health to correct breathing practices.
Local social notes and community arrivals in Maquoketa region
Abe Hershberger and others from Baldwin area are mentioned with local social events. Glatha Gram of Wyoming wed Howard Willson of Onslow, plans to live in Onslow. Dorothy Tabor visited Maquoketa. eighth grade graduation in Maquoketa. Helen Rhodes back from Ames. Children’s Day program preparations in Baldwin and Monmouth. families motor to Wyoming for a six o’clock dinner. Ralph Gee returns from Lenox College for summer. visits with D Belster and D E Wilcox. Alice Nims visits Maquoketa. Mrs Luckey’s medical progress noted. Wall Voelpel recovering after cottage hospital surgery. Velma Scott visiting Gladys Hotub. Dorothy Tebor and Lena Gee in Iowa City for commencement. general social rounds reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Hershberger
Harvey Eye
Alpha Mann
Peter Wierup
Henry
Buck
Glatha Gram
Wyoming
Baldwin
Maquoketa
Howard Willson
Onstow
Onslow
Dorothy Tabor
Sa Ot
Glatha Cram
Howard Willison
Ralph Gee
Lenox College
D. Belster
Monmouth
D. EL. Wilcox
Alice Nims
W. C. Frisby
John Rhodes
Rochester
Minn
Wall Voelpel
Cottage Hospital
Mation Menald
Velma Scott
M. Wright
Helen
Geo. Tabor J
Gladys ‘Hotub
Dorothy Tebor
Lena
Gee
Lucile
Farnham
Iowa City
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Maquoreta
Iowa
Avalon Farm
Avalon Farms
Avalon
Hog-Tone
Snow White Pharmacy
G. L. Mann
Jeweler
MM. Rice
John Schuman
Inverseas
John Higgins
Davenport
Li Moattensen Ly Exoods Co
Mel Waggoner
Cook Bldg
R. L. Prosser
Maquoketa, Iowa
New
Merrero
Orpheum
The
Klondike
Herschel Mayall
Eduard ‘Coxen
PBS Orpheum
Re. S. D. Heide
Dodd
George Ryan
Mitchell
University St Towa City
Drosseau Bros
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