Happenings in Strahan Benefit Shower and Local News
A Strahan shower honored Mrs Hugh McCain formerly Elsie Bellwood with music games and lunch. Visitors from Burlington Junction and Glenwood stopped by, while Edward Brett travels Oklahoma and Texas for farming. Farm Bureau dressmaking lesson led by Mrs Will Danner. Arleigh Eacrett visits from Billings for the American Legion Convention in Omaha. Rev Smith moves to Teed Oak and delivers sermons in Climax and Strahan. Rev O R Jones settles in Nodaway with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Met‘am
Fern Peterson
Strahan
Hugh McCain
Elsie Bellwood
W. L. McCain
Warren Walling
Glenwood
John Greely
Mary Francis
Burtington Junction
M. C. Woodfill
Edward Brett
Oklahoma
Texas
Reymond Hambech
Grinnell
Farm Bureau
Will Danner
Will Wolfe
Strahan M. #. funday school
Amaller
Smith
Teed Oak
Climax
O. R. Jones
Noda~way
Vocational Agriculture Notes At Strahan School
Glenwood Teachers Institute dates give no school on October 6 and 7. The class focuses on animal husbandry with beef cattle hogs feeding and marketing. Students track market prices, visit cattle owners Geo Curtis H H Kayton Alfred Shaw and T M Brazelton, and study stock evaluation. Six weeks exams approach and a Hampshire herd sale is planned near Emerson on October 21 with 35 spring Wears and 16 gifts offered. catalogues available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Geo. Curtis
H. H. Kayton
Alfred Shaw
T. M. Brazelton
Strahan School
Iowa
Omaha
Myrtle Achenbach
Ruth Gee
Hugh McCain
Hampshires
L. B
Brammeier
Emerson
Fifth Annual Sale of Spotted Polands at High Bank Farm
JL Robbins of High Bank Farm north of Hastings announces his fifth annual sale of pure bred Spotted Polands. Robbins, renowned among breeders for high quality stock, will offer fall and spring boars and select gifts. The sale takes place at High Bank Farm on October 22.
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JL. Robbins
High Bank Farm
Hastings
Robbing
Farm Bureau
Houraday
Careful Crossing Campaign Promotes Rail Safety
The 1924 data show 149 fatalities among 931 million travelers on rail and road, a rate of one death per 6.3 million. The piece credits railroad officials for safety gains and urges highway users to adopt the American Railway Association slogan Cross Crossings Cautiously, arguing caution at crossings should extend to all road use and that noncompliers should be kept off the highways.
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American Railway Association
CAREFUL CROSSING CAMPAIGN LURES GROWING TRAFFIC
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports for the first five months of 1825 a total of 771 crossing accident deaths, up from the previous year, and 2198 injuries, down from 2256. In response to rising automobile numbers, a strong CAREFUL CROSSING CAMPAIGN is noted. The Empress theater, run by Mr. W. H. Mazon, continues to show quality pictures with Harold Lloyd’s The Freshman and plans for future attractions like The Ten Commandments and Robin Hood among others.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
The
Empress
W. H. Mazon
Empress Theater
Harold Lloyd
Wineer
Chat-tey
The Birthday Party at Leader Dept Store Sale
The Leader Department store marks its fourth birthday with a sale starting Saturday October 10. An appeal to shoppers promises free cakes on that date and six cakes will hold a Five Dollar gold piece. Mr. Lewis expects a large crowd, aiming to surpass last year’s record. The ad highlights very attractive bargains and ongoing business growth.
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Leader Department Store
Aoid
Lewis
History of Toawa's 168th Infantry in Rainbow Division
The 168th Infantry history by Lieutenant John H. Taber, produced for the 168th Infantry Association, will be published by the State Historical Society of Toawa City in two volumes around November. Written as a contemporary account from activation to 1919 muster out, the work includes illustrations and targets members, relatives, and libraries for distribution at cost.
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Toawa
168Th Infantry
Towa
State Historical Society
Towa City
John H. Taber
168Th Infantry Association
Mathew A. Tinley
Guy 8
Brewer
Lloyd D. Ross
Claude M. Stanley
Wilburn
Conkling
Glenn. C. Haynes
Towans
Linen table cloths advised for durability and beauty
Miss Mary Babrielson from Town State College home economics argues linen table cloths are more attractive and durable than cotton, despite higher cost. She notes linen resists wear, resists staining, and lasts longer, while cotton wrinkles and edges split. She says 73 inch widths, 15 inch overhang, and a4 hemming method show quality. best linen from Ireland and France, mid from Belgium, cheaper from Germany and southern Europe. Cracking and color indicate quality and origin.
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Mary Babrielson
Home Ecnomics
Town State College
Gabrielson
Ireland
France
Belgium
Germany
Europe
Automobile Day And Church Events Next Sunday
News from First Presbyterian and Methodist churches note Automobile Day next Sunday to count member cars and encourage attendance. Des Moines conference evangelist Rev L F Ripley speaks at all services. Special music planned, Sunday school at 10:90, Epworth League at 6:45, and a Thursday church housecleaning day with a community dinner.
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First Presbyterian Church
J. Ed
Whttieth
Mera
Albert Hoyedar
Crnt
Epworth League
Ereshing
Ladicat Circle
Will Bower
Wagtet
An. Y
Clarence Hedding
Two counties report funds for Legion Endowment drive
Mills is among two ninth district counties reporting beyond quota for the Legion Endowment. Montgomery, the other county, has Hastings and Minneola as only towns left to contribute. Total subscribed stands at 1516.85 with a remaining quota of 31387.05. The piece urges lower taxes through personal interest in public money spending and pledges national economy lead by President Coolidge.
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Mills
Legion Endowment
Montgomery
Coolidge
Real Estate Transfers in Mills County Week Ending Sept 26 1925
Recorder records show Laura B. Plimpton transferring to Etta A. Boles a 1 dollar deed for Lots 1 2 3 Block 84 Gordon's Add Glenwood with 8 o clock 4 pm filing. Harrison Fitch conveys N% of Lots 375 376 Pacific Junction to Emma Lutter for 1 dollar. Roy Hammers transfers to Sophia Hammers per public record brief.
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Real Estate Transfera
Record of Instrumenta
Recorder and Clark
District Court
Mills County
Iowa
Laura B. Plimpton
Etta A. Boles
Gordon's Add
Glenwood
Harrison Fitch
Emma Lutter
Pacific Junction
Roy Hammers
Sophia Hammers
Fragmentary Land Transfers Across Mills County Ledger
A garbled list of property deeds and transfers recorded in Mills County court records, detailing numerous parcels, undivided interests, and trusteeships. Named parties include Lydia Kintson, KH Hf Kooper, Nellie Beam, Nellie Team, Muriel Prantl, and Julia Bolie, with references to sections, townships, ranges, and parcel specifics.
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W. OK. Evans
Edith J. Evans
HM. Logan
Jane ClvertAdmr
Buk
Yoo Glen
Wiliam
Stout
Ay Eare
Lydia Kintson
Hf Kooper
Ol & Q
Rona Johnsen
Nellie Beam
Rik
Gleason
Pattie Jimelson
Muriel Prantl
Nellie
Ona Johnson
Guardian
Marshall
Julius Bolie
Admt
Wired
Bik T
Silver City
Ralph R. Mickelwart
Chney
Ewig Seta
Weely
Bee
Roewed
Istruments
Hecarder
District Court of Mills Cnty
Spa
Mary Jotnaon
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Kreso
Hess
Dip
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Piper
FESO
Malvern
Albert
Ralston and
Sehurrs
Forey
Joker's Adi
Bilver City
Thoreon Tate
D. Amieren CW
Fae
Emeéraon
Lakin
Heferee
Finerson
Cariate Hotel
Teesone
Arno Huster
Windscot Orchestina Pree Aml Prietlee Vers Satundas
Quality Pictures
Jack Pickford
Evelyn Brent
Border Legion
Zane Grey
Golden West
Charlie
Collins Drug CO
Rexall
Collins Drug.co
Rexakt Sia
East Side
Malvern, Iowa
Edmonds
Peters
Weyenbergs
Fred Hall
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