The Good Old Days Prefers Modern Times Over Past Problems
A nostalgic reflection argues the present era improves on the past. It contrasts Fourth of July fireworks deaths and highway crashes with earlier dangers, notes progress in disease and longevity, and recalls burdens of washdays and long-store hours. The piece ends with a hopeful view of ongoing progress.
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Ibs
Holidao
Iowa
Pusat
Ascottecii
Fourth of July at Dutch Gun Club Celebrated Again
The Dutch Gun Club will stage Independence Day events Friday with a large turnout expected. Clyde Spry, Iowa's secretary of agriculture, will deliver the patriotic address, aiming to inspire renewed patriotism.
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Clyde Spry
Iowa
Malvern News Adopts Fire Drill Tone In Local Notes
In Mills County Iowa and towns like Red Oak Imogene Randolph and Tabor readers learn about editorial notes on feminism Carrie Nation and Mrs catt with critique apology to admirers. The piece recalls Confederate veteran burials in Emerson and Estes cemeteries in Nantles township and mentions old Mills County cemeteries with War of 1812 Black Hawk era ties. It closes with a visit from Phillip Hansen and wife from Compton California and a fire siren prompting a cautious return from a quiet Caifornia vacation mood.
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Catt
Wisconsin
Mason City
Carrie Nation
Hirdsall
Lowa
Emerson
Wise
Estes
Nantles Township
Mills County
Tage
Historical Society
Following the Leader Sparked Readers' Controversy
The column recalls two weeks ago’s mention of the CATA club and readers’ reactions. It notes disputes over Carpe Chapman Catt and Mrs Beattie’s call defending a respected woman, Carrin Nadion-Tal Wirdsall of Emerson, amid accusations and libel concerns.
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CATA
Randerson
Riseret
Chapman Catt
T. Beattie
Carrin Nadion - Tal Wirdsall
Emerson
Amon
Birthday Dance Honors Mrs Motaias at Evening Event
A community gathering honors Mrs Motaias on her birthday with a dance and supper. Mrs Alo tide presides as guests celebrate with tributes, cake, and music. The event includes close family and local figures, with plans for future community activities.
Henderson Churchnotes and community gatherings in Henderson
Henderson Christian Church and Henderson Methodist Church announce services and activities. Morning worship at 8:30 a.m. Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. O W F meets Wednesdays, Bible study Thursdays, choir Thursdays. Sermon June 29 titled Do All For Gods Glory. Attendance 84, offerings listed. July 6 dedication for attendance contest winner. Church business meeting July 15 at 8 p.m. Numerous local visits and social notes from residents, with travel to Omaha, Mount Ayr, Red Oak, and other towns.
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Henderson Christian Church
Harold Roth
Vinton Johnson
Emma Jean Knessel
Hell
At & P.m
Henderson Methodist Church
Fred W. Martin
Arthur Allensworth
Varation
Selo EL A
Pink and Blue Shower for Mrs Hopp in Glenwood
Wt Vernon community notes a pink and blue shower at the Blackman home honoring Mrs Darrell Hopp and newborn Chrystal Lea near Glenwood. Guests from Tabor Mines Kenneth Carnes Everett Blackman Judy Nelson and others attended. Celebrations included games, gifts, ice cream and cake as relatives and friends gathered Thursday evening.
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Ilarold Blackman
Grace
Edith
Darrell Frederickson
Darrell Hopp
Chrystal Lea
Glenwood
Blackman
Chrystal
Tabor
Mines
Kenneth Carnes
Everett Blackman
Morris Gatemian
Judy Nelson
Keva Bateman
Bret Utterback
Shirley Davis
Ne Carnes
Mia
Charles Pi Glenwodl
Gail Greedy
Sidney
Clifford Wolfe
Wayne Blackman
Jane
Kay Dalton
Nancy Lybareer
Beverly Blackman
Robert Schroeder
Rainly
Dughter
Marcie Sinner
Norman Sinner
Henderson
Harold Sinner Darwin
Joyce
Waneha Scheveder
Canaha
Sim Godsey
Council Bluffs
Geangis Godsey
Mones
Bil Paty
Willa Carter
Mar
Kay Kilpatrick
Vola
Colehragwer
Dyitia Beth Oor Pabet
Ma Nell
Vale
Snd Vetter
Mio
John Matt
Jhdyl Mi
Ant
Eerie Allen
Miron Mis
Coles
Gale
Charles Hunt
Richi Charles
Messares Hunt Nest Griswold
Dhanga
Ae Marse Price
Qubland Wild
Harry Evans
Vesday
Peoria
Major
James Ts Pain
Mighell
Dayton
Miller
Abernoon
Homelandsay
Tony Awerdu
O' MM. Wilson
Wat
W. OC. Jorden
Maodesta
Clit
Charles J. Wilso
Hastings
Clarence Myers
Dannell
Roger Myers
Sioux City
Jack Hfey
Wwighters
Dan Myers
Ontario
St Joseph's Hospital
Merrill Lidgett
Clayton
Omaha
Frank Chamberlain
Gun Club
Dale Bell
Ed Younts
Crawford
Austin Bass
Ralph, Bower
Louis Bass
Columbus
Ursula Wade
CM. Wilson
Frank Burdick
Glenwoul
Grace Remley
Vern Miller
Evan Miller
Tfe
Richard Anderson
Montes
Cornell Bhitts
Harold Sinner
Darwin
Darrell Son
Lake Okoboji
Marcie and
Perry
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Sinner
Melvin Denbow
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Cal
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Joluy Winchell
Stella Perrys
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Remeing
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Michael
Clark Say
Glan
Guy Haynie
Lloyd Haynie
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Haynie
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Hay
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Cathy
Villisca
Mes
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Jimmy Ad Betty
Glenwevel
Laurence Schreier
Mickie
Jeanie
Pauline Lidgett
Harald Blackman
Billy and
Teverly
Thead Powles
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East Liberty Cranmonity
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Renew
Richelle
Red Oak
Jim McCain
Thirsehig
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Billsdale Hire
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Mbps
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Meo
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Cynthia
Chery
Jackie
Pacine Junction
Jick Hunter
Therrick
Cornci Ut
The Highway Story Explores Family Fireworks and Safer Travel
A road vignette contrasts a grandson driver critiquing Fourth of July safety with a grandfather’s nostalgic criticism of today’s spirit. The dialogue highlights safer highways, fewer fireworks injuries, and a tense pass at speed as family and neighbors drift through a long column of local visits and social gossip from Council Bluffs to Plattsmouth.
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Bob Hullihan
Grandpa
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