Hastings Social News Bullets Highlight Local Visits
Hastings residents and guests are listed with travel and visit details. Mr and Mrs F H Priest returned from Carns Nebraska, Al Berryman staged Hastings visits en route to Ashland, Shenandoah’s Abner Clark stayed with the Martins, and Merle Clark moved to a depot post. Local officials Cheyney and Jones discussed road changes for a permanent highway, while J Noyes of Rockford Iowa reviewed Phoenix ranch matters. A granddaughter Doris Maxine was born to W E Bailey, and Mrs Bruno Weichold and two children traveled home from Elindale Kansas after a week with Albert Ponton family. Several church and school events include Sunday classes, picnics, and a musicale in Stanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Priest
Carns
Neb
al Berryman
Hastings
Ashland
Abner Clark
Shenandoah
F. J. Martin
M. E. Cupp
Merle Clark
Fred H. Priest
Fred Lockabill
Cheyney and Jones
J. &. Noyes
Rockford
Phoenix Ranch
Addia Martindale
Glenwood
Nat
Frank Smith
Macedonia
A. C. Hodges
Red Oak
W. E. Bailey
Alfred Shaw
Doris Maxine
Bruno Weichold
Elindale
Kan
Albert Ponton
Stanton
Hobart Read
Margaret Read
Ed Mendenhall
Fannie Miller
Douglas
Ariz
Thomas Robinson
Council Bluffs
Pacific Junction Birthday Surprise Hosts Ladies
Last Friday the 13th Mrs Wesley DeLashmutt had a birthday surprise at Mrs Clara DeLashmutt’s home. Guests included Mrs Charles Kroon Mrs August Anderson Mrs Carrie Jacobs Mrs Jessie DeLashmutt and others. An elegant two course luncheon with sandwiches salad stuffed tomatoes pickles pineapple ice cake and coffee was served. The afternoon was pleasant. Nearby notices mention residents visiting Omaha St Joe and Dumfries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley DeLashmutt
Clara DeLashmutt
Charles Kroon
August Anderson
Carrie Jacobs
Jessie DeLashmutt
Alice Otis
Bart Harmer
Fraulein Verein Picnic Set in Mineola Grove
Silver City reports the Fraulein Verein will hold its annual picnic in the grove east of town on Sunday August 22. J W Kruse to join Randolph State Bank as assistant cashier starting September 1. Louis Saar family to Idaho Falls after a three month visit. Miss Mabel Woolsey returns from western sightseeing. Local burglaries noted with fruit and pennies stolen and an attempted theft of Melvin Hunsinger's Ford. Thieving increases cited as a local concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frauein Verein Organization
Mineola
J. W. Kruse
Randolph State Bank
Louis Saar
Idaho Falls
Ida
Mabel Woolsey
Colorado
Community Life in Borneo and Siamese Funeral Custom
Dyak women of Borneo focus on weaving dyeing cooking and child care while large communal houses house dozens to hundreds under one roof. Verandas serve as public walkways with rooms for each family and strict penalties for misconduct. Siam’s king cremates his mother using a torch and then collects ashes in a golden urn for interment in Bangkok palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Fimerson
Asia
Borneo
Balamesa
Siam
Mather
Bangkok
French Discoverer of America Pamphlet Arouses Debate
A French writer distributes a pamphlet claiming Verazzano discovered most of the Atlantic coast of the United States in 1524 and urges that in 1924 the four hundredth anniversary be duly recognized by the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
Verazzan
Indianapolis News
Iowa Congress urged to press war records allotment
Soldiers Fathers Teague and officials from twenty states plan to press the War Department for complete records listing every soldier sent to the war. Separate note mentions detectives tracing criminals at Bluffs terminal, crops in Southwestern Iowa, and prohibition raids in Harrison county led by Agent Sumner Knox. Karl Benedict, 76, found with a still at the Benedict farm during raids around Dunlap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Congress
Teague
War Department
Goldier
Big Bluffs
Harrison County
Karl Benedict
Sumner Knox
Council Blaffa
Dunlap
Benedict Farm
Manawa State Park Spur Work Starts as Bids Sought
The state executive council opened bids for a spillway at Manawa Lake to regulate water levels at a cost near ten thousand dollars. Also planned are dredging the lake bottom, stabilizing banks, and laying out public camping along the south shore. In other news, railroads report nearly five hundred thousand dollars in goods stolen from box cars over eight months with less than four thousand recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Manawa
State Executive Council
Southwestern Lond
Council Bluffs
Secret Service
Nervous Troubles Endorsed by Local Resident
Mrs. J. Magee of Vine Street Glenwood Bays says Dean's Kidney Pills helped her kidney problems, backache, and anxious spells, recommending them to neighbors as a reliable kidney medicine.
Mills County Board approves road and bridge fund claims
Mills County Iowa board adjourned session August 13 1920 audited and allowed numerous claims for labor and materials across Primary Road County Road and Bridge funds. Bond sale for Wastings Drainage District held with Schanken and Company at par plus 280 expenses. allowances made for mileage and per diem. Attest W M Moore County Auditor Chairman Cheyney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Mills County
H. H. Cheyney
Sherman Jones
Chas. C. Plumer
Ross Atkinson
labor—Primary Road Fund
Chester Atkinson
labor—County Road Fund
Jake Andres
Carl Buch
ER. E. Barber
contract—Bridge Fund
John Cozad
labor—Primary
William Cain
John Cain
Willam Cain
labor—County
J. R. Coates
blanks—County Fund
Co. B
F. G. Davis
Charley Ewing
Labor
G. Hildreth
J. P
Elmer James
Glenwood Storm Sewer Fund
John L. Hackett
Ier & Son
J. W. Lemley
W. C. Timmons
Jail
Mills County Tribune
County Fund
J. B. Wright
County Road Fund
Standard Bridge Co
lumber—Bridge Fund
State Highway Commission
Schanken and Company
Mason City
Schanke and Company
Home Office
W. M. Moore
H. i. Cheyney
Doan's Kidney Pills End Kidney Trouble for Mrs Magee
A reader recounts relief from kidney pain and dizziness after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Red Cross Drug Store. She reports improved energy and absence of symptoms for some time, endorsing the product used by Mrs Magee and distributed by FosterMilburn Co in Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
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Charles Abshire
C. R. Wilkinson and Son
St. Joe
Anna Flynn
David Flynn
Dalton
Plattsmouth
Wm. Stacy
Fifth Furay
Henry Sargent
Frank Sargent
Esther Lundberg
Margueritte Moore
Prof. Moore
May Chapman
Aurora
Joe O'Neill
W. P. Haynie
Silver City
Mabel Sargent
Audrey Belden
Vern Belden
Dumfries
Sherm Stewart
Minnesota
Malvern
Anderson
the Times
Jack Frost
Middle West
Proceedings of County Board
National Giant
North Side Square
Glenwood, Iowa
Dean
RedCross Drug Store
Fackler’s
East Side Square
Alice Brady
Amelie Rives
Kenneth Webb
New York
Realart
Rex Theatre, Tues
Christie
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