No Real Money and Little to Buy in Sebastopol Harbor Scene
A correspondent reports Sebastopol’s economy at a standstill with no real money to spend, idle warships and cargoes missing, coal shortages halting streetcars, deserted streets, and a civilian population diminished by war. The harbor and railways operate only for military needs as residents cope with hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebastopol
Gough
Chasert
Tetas
Mlort
Dnieper
Kuban
Thusimo
Local notes from Orange City and surrounding area
A long irregular column records visits, illnesses, family events, and community notices in Orange City and nearby towns. It notes engagements, anniversaries, attendance at celebrations, school absences due to sickness, and various travels among residents, with several mentions of Vander Mey, Mensink, Warntjes, Crowley, and Kidson families, plus church and society activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange City
Jase Phorsday
Souk Comey
Martin van Pearsem
Henry. Warnuss
P. No Vos
Rd Rogenboom
van Weke
J.C. Jarrisen
Jr. Quuel
Ja. BE. Woodward ,Jr
J. C. Smith
Andrew Vander Stuep
Irs
Dan Doherty
Pen
Clifford Yeusinkveld
Els Mensink
Ira Hardenburser
Will
Margaret McDonald
Gee
Talma
John Hoekstra
Bernie Warnues
Cecil Orton
Young Ladies Society of the
First Reformed Church
Jelie de Vries
David Pallen
C. A. Sherman
Pipestone
Minn
Ladies Aid Society of the American Reformed Church
Ardraw Vander
Lake
Walter Warntjes
Hartie Warnjis
de Smet
Cora de Jong
Sioux City
Vir
James McDonald
Bobbie
Chuahe
Tlagic W McDonald
John Hannigan
Ort Land
Ore
J. Fitzpatrick
Burbank
S Sq
Mary Bitepatrick
Ray Deegan
le Mars
Ete Oherty
Linnat Hhames Dan Courtney
Raute S 1
B J Roberty
Inman
Rock Val
Mary Li
Athe Doba Linnley
Thane
Mary
Andre
Erink
Ak Abs
Henry Vanderhein
Pth
Lelia “Joka
J. FB
Crowley
Pierce
Burnank S
Payer
Ndr
Mtv
Wek Mi
James Daven
Cauk
Nelle Beckerine
Jase Pane Pavenj
Agnes Garden Ailey Catia Wert Vander Hans
Une Parsonage
Reformed Church
Grange Siy
Quigsey
Finwarden
Mise
Bila Mensink
Ben Heusinkveldt
Orange
Mir
Frank Widson
Dg. T- Crowley
Rarle Crowley
Lreton
Lia Levering
LeMars
Albert McCune
A. Muilenberg
Edgerton
Josephine Dave
van Qeamen
Pella
Nellie Beckering
George van Peu
C. Emery
Myr
Sherman
Ammiversany
Schreiner
Miss Trene
Sioux Falls
Anne Kanis
Maurice Council Proceedings October 4 1920
The Maurice Town council met with Mayor De Jose and councilmen present. Ryan sworn in to fill a vacancy. Bills approved include Thompson Yds inc Lumber 1930.00 Crowley street work 699.50 Orton labor on fire engine 2002.00 Van Hising Cement 627.00 An appropriation of five dollars was sent to the Legislative Committee of the League of Iowa Municipalities for services during next session. Adjourned by clerk John M. Mieras.
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John M. Mieras
Convicts Escape Exchange at Local Dry Cleaners
A damaged clipping reports two escaped convicts trading clothing at a Columbus area dry cleaners. The proprietors found convict garments neatly laid out on the rack after opening, indicating the overnight clothing exchange by the escapees from the state prison farm.
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Columbus
Ambiguous Text Snippet About Asking for Hand in Marriage
Fragmentary dialogue mentions asking father for hand in marriage and uncertainty about involvement. The lines include names Esvert and Egbert and refer to a male figure not well known, with unclear context and speakers. The passage lacks concrete events or outcomes.
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Esvert
Father
Egbert
Remark Sparks Heated Exchange at Elderby Meeting
Fragmentary dialogue notes a remark about a young head on old shoulders and a fresh complexion during a Meant Edith-said Elderby session. No clear participants or date provided.
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Edith
Elderby
Paradoxical Chats and a Rail Signal Mystery
Fragmented dialogue covers gossip and observations on honesty friendship and public conduct. References include a rail signal man discharged for activity and a book left damp with tears as girls cry over it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
Leap Year Bride Pays All Wedding Expenses
Bessie M Weeks of White City Kansas, in an unusual court petition, asked Judge G Alien of Cottonwood Rapids for a marriage ceremony performed after paying all wedding costs. She stated her fiancé E G Davidson helped arrange the nuptials and that she should bear the bills due to personal circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie M. Weeks
White City
Davidson
G Alien
Cottonwood Rails
Kan
Miss Weeks
Jude i
Ling
War Costs and Population Losses Reported by Society
The Society for the Prevention of War Costs released figures from its Washington headquarters showing a global war toll of about 40 million people since 1914. It cites declines in population in Denmark and other nations and notes specific fatalities among government officials, armed forces, and civilians, with estimates of substantial human losses and economic impact.
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Society For
Washington
Foences
FCPE
Copenhagen
Ayers
Tae
Ynobilivetien
Fragmentary note hints at wavering plans and effort
A garbled passage suggests uncertainty about strategies and a group deciding to attempt a course of action. It mentions "we got to try them" and hints at the value of a particular approach but remains unclear and incomplete.
Engagement Rumors Spark Delicate Social Tension
A terse, garbled note hints at an engagement with mixed reactions and speculation. The fragment mentions a partner and a public interest in the union, signaling social scrutiny but lacking clear details or names.
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Mr. and’ A Jeras
Sioux
Ier
Ae Arden Visiti
Treadayrs
Bert Dee Ouden
Visie
Waraties
Myron Vas Akrows
Parities
Frank Kidson Gesday
Iggabolt
Herman de Kraay
Andrew Vander Stoeps
France City
Thesday
Mire
Growley
Miles
Igus
Ges. Flynn
Ae Kh. Phifer
Wisconsin
J. Bo
Fido Ferris
Harold Warntes
Bert Warnces
de- Smet
M. D
Wil de Jong
Rey
Pieters
Rai Land
Dapan
Maurice
Mark Ryan
E.S. Sindher
Mievas Hell
Vee
Uy Abada Einberg
Kamstra
Borr
Pink Maurice
TRAG
Aire
Cer
Fleur
Ase
Eley
du Pont
Thompson Yards
Ne * Lamber
Smith
M Anriwe. A
Patrice
Ganuine
Camden
Whitman
Walt
Warntjes
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