Local Briefs From LeGrand and Nearby
Local notices include For Sale items for White Rock hens and brick for well and cistern use. A small auto fire report and a move of Mrs Elliott’s place in LeGrand are noted, with several local moves and travels by Cedar Rapids and Marshalltown residents. The steam shovel starts a big stripping contract by the mill site as frost and a killing freeze affect crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crow
B. L. Wick
Cedar Rapids
LeGrand
Glen F. Richards
Norway
Charles E. Sholes
Marshalltown
Agnes Switzer
E. M. Mills
F. L. Richards
Hattie Hawhaker
Kenmore
N. Dak
Bessie MecCarel
Ford
H.C. Herbert Camme
Hiram Hammond
Oskaloosa
Constipation the Father of Many Ills
A compact health note links constipation to many ailments and urges keeping bowels regular to avoid issues. It suggests laxatives when necessary to prevent discomfort and complications.
Blodgett McCune Wedding at Toledo
The community toasted Edward N. Blodgett and Helen Esther McCune as they wed at noon in Toledo at the bride’s cousin Riley Rider’s home. Rev. T. D. Crites officiated. The couple, after a short wedding trip, will settle on the Blodgett farm northeast of town. Best wishes from the Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward N. Blodgett
Helen Esther McCune
Toledo
Riley Rider
T. D. Crites
United Brethren Church
Leonard McGune
A. P. Bratt
Quarry
Belle Blodgett
Wells Blodgett
Public sale of schoolhouses in two townships
Public sale announced for schoolhouses Nos. 1 and 3 in LeGrand township Marshall county Iowa and No. 7 in Indian Village township Tama county Iowa with all out buildings to be taken at kept ob. ine
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeGrand Township
Marshall County
Indian Village
Tama County
High School Notes Share Updates On Students And Subjects
Brems Charles Ethyje Switzer have left the high school and will be missed. Garrett Olson Titman Harem and William Lunde entered high school, bringing total ninth graders to thirteen. Friday had no school due to Marshall county fair. Domestic Science girls progress under Miss Davidson. German class reports lingering tongue issues from pronunciation. Agriculture students study local weed patches as outdoor labs. Dr. Southwick visited and displayed physiological slides and pathological slides mounted by Corwin O Neal from Penn College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett Olson
Titman Harem
William Lunde
Marshall County
Miss Davidson
Southwick
Corwin O'Neal
Penn College
Literary and Musical Club Meets for First Year Gathering
The Ladies Literary and Musical Islabe met at Mrs. Susie Gar’s home for the first club meeting of the year. Officers installed include President Zelma Blodgett, Vice President Maggie Piper, Secretary Retta Hines, Treasurer Della Keen, and Corresponding Secretary Rosa Richards. The program featured Roll Call on favorite summer memories, a paper by Maggie Paper on Hull Howse by Zelma Blodgett, and music selections by Susie Gaunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Gar
Zelma Blodgett
Maggie Piper
Retta Hines
Della Keen
Rosa Richards
Hull Howse
Susie Gaunt
Local notices and a reporter’s quip on a town dog
A. W. Arnold visited McIntyre to research land interests. W. E. Weitzel and family visited Mrs. W. S. McCarel’s home. Mrs. Jacob Kiinlaug, home from Des Moines after an operation, is recovering. A dog named Fritz, famed for speed, was killed after being struck by a auto near Tama. he had long served the Mills family and delighted local children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.E. Weitzel
Potter
McCarel
Gilman Dispatch
Jacob Kiinlaug
Des Moines
Kyiniaug
E. M. Mills
Mills
Fritz
Tama
H.J. Bowen
Iowa bid to judge Argentine live stock show boosts trade links
The Greater Iowa Association notes that Ames judge Dean Curtiss will preside at the Buenos Aires show, signaling a shift as Argentina invites American judging for the first time. Iowa’s import of English, Scottish, Belgian, and French stock has boosted its standing, with plans to send Iowa cattle to next year’s event and to host South American judges at Chicago’s International Live Stock Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Agricultural Society of England
United States
Iowa
Greater Iowa Association
Dean Curtiss
Ames
Buenos Aires
Argentina
England
Royal Agricultural Society
Royal British Society
America
Illinois
Scotland
Belgium
Brence
Toma
Chicago
Our Churches Friends Church Service Schedule
Rev J R Whiewr pastor. Sunday School at 1 o clock. Preaching. Subject denior GC E. Sunday 11 am Sept. Mrs Retta Bigelow. Intermediate Endeavor Sunday 6 pm Supt Miss Reba Ferguson 7 pm Christian Endeavor. Topic Sept 24 Christianity Compared with Other Religions I Cor 10 1 21 Leader Missionary Committee Prayer meeting Wednesday evening 7 pm You invited to cooperate with us in these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mn
Retta Bigelow
Reba Ferguson
Christian Endeavor
I. Cor
Christian Church Sunday Schedule and Activities
The notice lists a Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Rev J W Piper as superintendent and a preaching service at 11 a m The Junior Hour at 4 00 p m Christian Endeavor led by Chalice Higinbotham at 7 00 and an Evening Preaching Service at 8 00 A mid week prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening All are invited to attend these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Piper
Lia. m
Christian Endeavor
Chalice Higinbotham
Carlton Brethren Church Schedule of Services
Carlton Brethren Church announces Sunday School at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 0 p m and Evening Services at 8 p m led by Pastor S C Henderson with regular weekly gatherings for parishioners and community attendees.
Breach of Promise Suit Ties Up Local Shadowed Court
In a fragment from a 19th century note, T recalls a near marriage to a man named C but ends with a claim the union would have failed. A separate ledger line shows T suing for ten thousand dollars for breach of promise, suggesting a contested engagement and financial damages.
Testing paints and dyes with flaming arc lamp
A panel before the American Electro Chemical Industry reports increased use of the flaming arc lamp for paint and dye testing. The author notes tests at two feet distance with 25 amperes, finding the flaming arc superior to sunlight, nitrogen filled lamps, and other illuminants for speed and uniform conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Electro Chemical Industry
4 Perfect Woman Punchline in Courier Journal
A humorous item from the Lewisville Courier Journal notes a daughter’s claim of a perfectly balanced ration. She says fish gives brains and carrots improve beauty, hinting at moving picture impresarios sending their kids to screenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moving Picture
Lewisville Courier-Journal
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. W. Southwick
LeGrand, Iowa
F. H. Houghton
Brown ST. John CO. Livestock Commission
Union Stock Yarda, Cihgo
Guest Piano Co. T
W. Main ST
D. A. Collison
McBride & Will Drug Store
Bert Everist
M.E
A.a.shellenbarger
LE Grand
Chas. Davis
Glenn McCarel
C. I
Keen
C. Bu Zaunt
J. E. Har
N. Adair
John Krugner
Geo. C. Coffin
B. A. Tow - Chas. Davis
Geo. W. Keen - QO
W. Johnson
Chas
G. Johnson
H. G. Wolken
R. Rubenbauer
D. N. Ferguson
W. RK. Lippincott
Justice of the Peace
P. D. Harvey
S. R. Piper
Megs Sefiokerry
Arcurstey Conventest
India
White Rock Hens
L. E. Bigelow
Roo
Blodgett—Mccune
Rev. T. C. House
W. H. Jones
Mires Wie Grepa
Richards
Joanna Coffin
Zearing
Clem Shaw
Lenox
Farrow
San Francisco
Stanton Pearson
League City
Texas
Martin Brown
Kansas City
D. M. Carey
Flora
Shara
Union
L. C. Blodgett
Toledo Democrat
Burra
Blodgett Bros
Brems
Charles
Ethyje Switzer
A. W. Arnold
McIntyre
Lows
Arnold Store
Dennis DeMarz
T. G Gibson
Golda Gibson
D. M. Duncan
A. Duncan
Duncan
Our Churches
Friends Church
J. R. Whiewr
Christian Church
Tros. C. House
Carlton Brethren Church
S.C. Henderson
Cash
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