Tabor College Commencement Marked by Joyful Pageant
The Tabor College commencement week featured a celebrated senior chapel and academy graduation at Adams Hall, a baccalaureate at the Congregational church, and a grand historical pageant in the park with Ava Winter leading the Spirit of the Prairie. A community picnic, musical recitals, and the final commencement address by Rev. G A Gilchrist capped the event as students received Bachelor degrees and honors.
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Tabor
Adams Hall
Munger
Senior Academy
Misses Anna
May Boatwright
Hmily McCoy
Wisie Saar
Gertrude Saar
Harold Jones
Henny Washburn
Glen Bell
Anna May Boatwright
Gail Hamill
Miss Todd
Hubbell
Congregational Church
Wehrman
J. L. Blanchard
Tabor College Glee Club
Ava Winter
Grn
Watboisie
Pottawatties
Civil Bend
George J. Maston
Alec and
Afonzo
Sawnel JT. Adams
Jona Odd
Reve
Ahier
Kanesville
John Brows
Uelsrgvetind Vadtrond
George de
Columbine
Citisens
John Wodd
Brooks
Lsten
Mabel Woodworth Jensen
G. A. Gilchrist
Omaha
Avy Hunter
Official list of Letters Patent for Iowa week ending June 9 1917
United States Patent Office issues list of inventions to Iowa residents reported by Sturges Sturges Omaha Neb. Includes Bruce Bloomfield rotary explosive engine Conner Mount Pleasant mobile clutch Thnkel Clarinda gearing device for power washing machines Hanson Stanton miter knife Hisworth Sac City electric motor Louden Fairfield mould for margins
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Towa
United States Patent Office
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Sturges & Sturges
Omaha
Neb
Albert W. Bruce
Bloomfeld
George W. Conner
Mount Pleasatt
Andrew Thnkel
Anders
Hanson
Hanson, Stanton, Miter
Samuel Hisworth
Willam Louden
Fairfeld
Beloved Resident of Lyons Dies in Bartlett
Thomas Benjamin Powles a pioneer of southern Lyons township died at his home June 6 1917 aged 77 years nine months. Funeral services were held June 7 in the L D S church Bartlett with Elder Haden officiating. Interment was in Thurman cemetery. He was born August 9 1840 in Monmouthshire England and came to America aged three with his parents settling near Nauvoo later moving to Wapello Iowa. He married Rachel Engle at Ottumwa and they farmed in Mills County. Survived by wife and five children including Teu, Amanda, and Turrell Powles.
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Thomas Benjamin Powles
Thomas B. Powles
Lyons Township
Bartlett
Haden
Independence
Thurman
Monmouthshire
England
America
Nauvoo
Wapello County
Rachel Engle
Ottumwa
Powles
Mills County
D.'S
Nelle Tom
Amd
al Barhlolt
Omoenen Lini
Wren
Advertised letters and Wesley Club meet notice
The note lists uncalled Glenwood Pasture mining letters for week ending Sine Mle with names and a directive to advertise. It also records a Wesley Community Club meeting at Wesley Chapel Church on Tuesday June 19 with a patriotic flag presentation. A home window cleaning tip using kerosene and hot water is included.
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Glenwood
Bradley
Wire Hl
Cumpbell
Medna
W Traley
Ms Vey
Willisbr Tind
Ed Halverson
Opie Thartaugh
Mracoy Letusmia
Vincente la van We Phillips
Wesley Community Club
Wesley Chapel Community Club
Wesley Chapel
Mabelle Gibbs Fickel
Comparisons in St. Marys 1915 1916 Wealth Value
The St. Marys assessment compares 1915 and 1916 data. 1916 shows 19 residents under 46 and 25 over 45, while 1915 counted 24 under and 14 over. Population rose by six and the age-structure reversed. Canine counts unchanged, with 28 dogs on 4711.13 acres valued at 173,472 dollars. Other items include livestock and farm valuations, plus local notes on residents and events.
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St. Mary
Norges
Valuatton
UG Lea
Ito
Tait
Ion Faro
Wiluatin
Glenwood D A R Year End Meeting at Mrs Pike Gonslets
The Glenwood Chapter of D A R held its last meeting of the year at Mrs Janet Pike's home. Members brought guests for a patriotic program with songs readings and recitations including The Proper Use of the Flag America for Me and Columbia the Gem of the Ocean.
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Pike Gonslets
Glenwood
Janet Pike
America
Mes
Columbia
Ocean
Timor
Ameria
England
Lost 1827 Liberty cent found in wart garden
A reader uncovering dirt reveals a large 1827 cent bearing LIBERTY, dug from a Glenwood wart garden. The discovery occurs half a century after the War of Independence era and amid Civil War memories, prompting reflections on fate and symbolism.
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Glenwood
Marriage Celebrations At Pacific Junction And Nearby
Katherine Martin wed J Walter Knowles of Omaha in a Pacific Junction ceremony at St Marys church. Guests included families of the couple, with breakfast at the bride’s home, then departure to Omaha. The piece also notes a double wedding spree near Emerson and a quiet noon ceremony at Atkinson for Fannie Linville and Ivan Dickerson, with future home in Allington.
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Katherine Martin
J. Walter Knowles
Omaha
Pacific Junction
James Walter Knowles
St. Mary’s Church
Father Tracy
Hamburg
T. H. Martin
Pacific Junction High School
Iis G. Linville
Atkinson
Fannie
Ivan Roy Dickerson
Harry E. Wells
M. E. Church
Holt County
Dickerson
First National Bank
Allingon
Bond Buyers Sweep Glenwood Banks For Names
Glenwood banks report a week of heavy bond purchases as many investors and pit chasers are listed. The Tribune plans to publish names of Boy Scouts who helped secure names and medals this Monday, noting broad community support and patriotic engagement across numerous individuals and local firms.
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Glenwood
Prom Night Advice Poem For Girls By Elizabeth Lincoln Otis
A humorous verse offers guidance for young women on charm, manners, skill, and virtue. It extols graceful conduct, kindness, and preparation for a future marriage while balancing wit and moral tone. The piece references dancing, domestic skills, languages, crafts, and personal poise.
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WS. N.S
Gertrude Tirdner
Eizabeth Lincoln Otis
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