Delhi-Hopkinton Highway Rerouted In Delaware County
Rerouting of primary road No. 1130 from Hopkinton to Delhi is established with bids for grading to be received Sept. 4. The plan shows an overhead crossing the Illinois Central tracks and detailed land parcels along the new route, joining No. 20 near the Bucher filling station at the Delaware corners.
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Hopkinton
Delhi
WL. W Winslow
Manchester
Anna J. Wilson
A. O. Billings
Delhi Township
Fred Pettson
Delaware Church
Delaware Stock Yards
Delaware
C. Hillers
Fred Yeldon
Jand
Lars Hokanson
Gustave March
Delaware Four Corners
Forkinton
No. 20
Earlville
Delaware County
Delaware Corners
Land sales in Jones county show six year totals and averages
The report by R A Miller North Western Railway tax commissioner covers land sales in Jones county from June 1922 to January 1928 totaling 258 transfers across townships. The overall average price per acre was 148 04 with township averages ranging from 98 11 to 176 20 and totals by township listed.
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Jones County
R. A. Miller
North Western Railway
Castle Grove
Lovell
Richland
Washington Township
Cass Township
Wayne Township
Scotch Grove
Clay Township
Fairview Township
Jackson Township
Madison Township
Wyoming Township
Greenfield Township
Rome Township
Hale Township
Oxford Township
Six Year Old Boy Fatally Ill With Lockjaw
Andrew Achenbach six, son of Mr and Mrs Isaac Achenbach Cedar Bluff, is fatally ill with lockjaw at Mercy hospital Anamosa. Near death yesterday with no hope of recovery. He visited an uncle near Morley. Disease believed to stem from infection after stepping on a tack. Parents vacationing in Wisconsin and unreachable to be notified.
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Andrew Achenbach
Isaac Achenbach
Cedar Bluff
Mercy Hospital
Anamosa
Morley
Wisconsin
Pictures and Readers in Chinese Poemistry and Perception
The article argues readers value illustrations as quick information conveyance while Chinese ideographs for poetry erode visual reliance. It notes adults resemble children in seeking vivid pictures to spark reading without sacrificing comprehension or memory.
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Cliffren
Self praise rarely served in public discourse
A Bacon quotation notes that speaking of oneself is risky and seldom well chosen. The only safe form of self commendation is praising virtue in others, especially when it reflects well on the speaker and shows humility.
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Bacon
Items Of Interest From Nearby Communities
Six weeks after June 30 no marriage licenses were issued in Tama county. A fire destroyed a Roy Allen farm house near Morley, leaving Fred Geditke with nearly empty possessions. Delhi resident Charles A. Stone, 58, died, long linked to the Stone lumber business. Greeley editor Huse Dow and wife welcomed their fourth child, Verlene. Edgewood elder Henry Alcorn, 90, died at his son’s home. he settled there in 1860. A Ryan area sale saw oats weakly bid. livestock fetched notable sums. A Waterloo shooting at the courthouse left Mrs. Henry Craft uninjured and husband in custody. Clinton mother Ella Traver Allen, mother-in-law to New York mayor James Walker, died of pernicious anemia after transfusions. A Town City couple, Charles and Mrs. Wood, 76 and 66, died when struck by a train. Dr. A J Callaghan, former Nebraskan, set in Manchester after naval service. A Manchester barn struck by lightning caused heavy losses, insured and replacement costs estimated. Tenant J. O. Johnson listed.
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Tama
Cupid
Roy Allen
Morley
Fred Geditke
Huse Dow
Greeley
Victor
Verona
Virginia
Verlene
Dow
Greeley Home Press
Henry Alcorn
Roy
Edgewood
Ryan
Carl Scheer
John Sheppard
Black Hawk County Court House
Waterloo
Henry Craft
la Porte City
Craft
Ella Traver Allen
Clinton
James Walker
New York City
Clinton Hospital
Walker
Allen
Clinton County
Charles B. Wood
Town City
Rock Island
Riverside
Wood
A. J. Callaghan
Snawder, Neb
Manchester
Columbia Collees
Dubuque
Drake University
Callaghan
Medical Department of
The
Navy
Fortes
Witt
Omaha
Ticklish People and Laughing at Everything
A brief note from American Magazine discusses the paradox of people who seem to laugh at every situation yet never fully laugh, exploring social tendencies and the psychology behind constant ticklish humor.
Footing and choice: experts urge finding your best foot
An American Magazine article urges readers to identify their best foot, noting many overlook this simple step. The piece highlights how choosing the stronger foot can influence balance and performance.
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American Magazine
Idleness as Sin and Culture in American Life
Irwin Edman argues in Harper's that America treats idleness as dangerous yet seeks constant excitement. He notes leisure as melodramatic escape and moral striving, with people alternating between nightlife and high culture, making idle talk and vacuous socializing the norm.
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America
Irwin Edman
Harper's
Tie
Not Exactly Connected With Love
A fragmentary conversation shows a caller named Hattie responding with warmth to a man’s query. The exchange includes a mistaken identity moment, a request to stop at the market for salt mackerel, and a note about a late delivery for supper.
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Gue
Stone
Sheni
Hattie
Larkshire Ragle
Remembered Jumping Child Skeptical of Cow Over Fence
A narrative from Children, the Magazine for Parents, recounts Remembered Famous Jump Little Nathryp riding with her uncle toward the city. She resists the country view, arguing a cow could leap over a fence just as the moon allegedly did.
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Nathryp
Kathryn
The
Magazine
Tin Soldier in War Time Salute Fumbles at Duty
After America enters the war a local amateur flyer, formerly in a regional group, presents to a brusque aging general. Dressed in a new but useless uniform, he salutes awkwardly and declares himself Lieutenant Smith reporting for duty. The general, unimpressed, quips about 98 percent all and two very seen service.
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America
Offies
Smith
Pope's Swiss Guard History and Selection Tradition
Extract outlines the Swiss Guard's long service to the pope since 1500. It notes recruitment from Swiss Catholics, tall stature, and unmarried status as criteria, and describes their role guarding entrances to the papal apartments and palace.
Arctic explorer honored at Washington reception
At a Washington reception an esteemed Arctic explorer was the guest of honor. A stout gentleman quipped about hardships and privateers, and the explorer replied with a smile that he has been sharing his stories to large audiences all season.
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Washington
Fire hazard cleanup in woodlot targets weed trees
The American Tree Association urges removing dead and weed trees like cherry hornbeam and gray birch to protect pines. Waste brush should be piled and burned to eliminate fire danger.
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American Tree Association
Word to the Wise Poodle Quips Through Mirthful Gibberish
A fragmentary playful scene features a small dog darting around a person's heels and barking in a childlike, phonetic speech. The exchange suggests humor and mischief as the dog acts as a comic prompt.
Lesh to Galtco Thee es bUity ood eo alente one
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Lesh and Galtco and a sequence of unreadable phrases. No clear event or outcome is identifiable. Names and places are garbled. no dates, organizations, or scores are evident.
Father of Navy title debated by historians
Prof. Norris argues over who first earned the title with Washington Barry or Jones. He notes the Revolution’s first sea clash May 7 1775 in Vineyard Sound when the schooner Success recaptured seized vessels, crowning it the first American warship despite its privateer status.
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Walter B. Norris
Unites States Naval Academy
Washington
John Barry
Navy
Congress
John Paul Jones
Jones
Vineyard Sound
Massachusetts
Dartmouth
Starch Origin and Rise in Flanders and England
The article traces starch origins to Flanders about 350 years ago and its rise in England during Elizabeth I's reign. It notes courtly use with large ruffs, colored starch, and a secretive preparation method. Mrs Guilliam helped Elizabeth find adept starchers, and in 1664 Frau Vaudh Phisse opened a London starch school, bringing wealth to Flemish starchers.
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Flanders
England
Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth
Guilliam
Royal Household
Bleish
Frau Vaudh Phisse
London
Frau
Airplane Turmoil Disturbs Brockton Homes
An early flight from Boston to Napucket disturbed Brockton as its prop wash rattled chimneys and flues, showering soot into stoves and fireplaces. Residents, annoyed yet forgiving, warned the pilot to avoid future courting flights over the town.
Still in Use Robert Teeth on i Tiladelptlia Lyyeeseller
A fragmentary notice from Livermore Calf describes a claw beak and a stillnee item in the local library. The text is garbled but indicates an artifact or device associated with a person or project linked to a Livermore location.
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Robert
Livermore
Callf
G ow Worms Claw Wena Cite New Series of Nocera Texts
A readable fragment notes a series of texts from Nocera, described as a newly completed collection. The item hints at a literary or scholarly sequence and mentions a curious collaboration or cataloging effort linked to G'ow Worms Claw Wena.
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Claw
Ding
Unclear text fragment about taxes and annual costs
Fragmentary note discusses taxes and yearly expenditures with names unclear and missing context. No coherent events or individuals can be reliably identified for a full summary.
The Humorous Talk of Cousin Camel and Friends
A 1928 Western Newspaper Union children’s tale features Cousin Camel and a Dromedary sharing playful miscommunications about rides and how they are seen in different seasons. The animals joke about words changing meaning and reveal their silly, endearing personalities.
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Cousin Camel
Camiel
Campbell
Campbell Camel
Western Newspaper Union
Birds That Mimic Birds From the Ostrich Down
The article explains imitative behavior in birds from the ostrich to small species. It notes the ostrich roars in some places and remains silent elsewhere, while other birds such as buntings, greenfinches, and jays mimic cries, songs, and even animal sounds. It mentions nightingales borrowing phrases in song.
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Weare
Cordial Invitation Becomes a Bittersweet Visit
Five year old Cordial Invitation Bile and three year old Fred are neighbors. Fred pleads to play with Hilve, Billie resists as he sees Fred as a baby. Fred visits Billie’s house and Billie plays until Fred must go home before inviting him back.
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Bile
Fred
Hilve
Billie
Bille
Freddie
Hasn't Anyone Got Candy For Alice
Alice falls and hurts her knee drawing family sympathy yet she cries on asking for something to distract her pain. Her whispering turns into persistent pleas as the hunt for sweets continues.
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Alice
Keeping Up With Junior On the Whole
Fragmentary note discusses teaching methods and topics in early algebra and language practice. Mentions conjugations and quadratic equations as part of a student named Junior, with a casual observational tone about progress and guidance. No clear events or identifiable organizations.
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Cs Wiker
Ar- Konkes Gazerle
Decaira Dosing Fails to Meet Expectations
Patient comments express dissatisfaction with Decaira dosing. Despite efforts and partial satisfaction, the regimen does not fully fulfill expectations or provide thorough relief, leaving ongoing questions about efficacy.
Phelps Couple Weighs Baby Name Letters
Mr and Mrs Phelps debate naming their newborn boy. He prefers simple calls while she aims for a longer sequence William Oliver Robert Kenneth. She explains the initials spell work and imply the father's heavy labor.
Scientists Study Possibility of Fabrics in Trees and Flowers
The London Times notes a growing group forming a society to research fabrics living in natural structures. Previously, such ideas appeared only in children's books. now researchers and scientists are giving serious support to investigate the concept.
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London Times
Dead animals prompt service and rental notices
The item lists a free removal offer for dead animals with a phone number based on proximity Monticello 40 or Anamosa 24, plus a Cedar Rapids Rendering Co note and a rental inquiry for a pool hall space next to the Princess theater in Monticello. It also mentions a bronze ring found and a Monticello Produce Market ad with farm poultry prices and a phone number.
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Monticello
Anamosa
Cedar Rapids Rendering Co
John Eggers
Princess Theater
William Altman
Albion
Nebr
Altman
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Delhi-Hopkinton Highway
William F. Scott
Anacostia, D
Alvir Station
Scott
Bert Stevens
Army Alley
Charles A. Stone
C. D. Stone
Mr. Stone
E. R. Stone
Wivtem Mead, Sr
Delaware County Mutual Insurance Aspecuion
J. O. Johnson
Tin Soldier
Pope’s Swiss Guard
Lesh
Galt'co
Tasuill
Grace Divine
Cincinnati
Metropolitan Opera
Hoover Committee of American Musicians
Boston
Naptucket
Youur Loehinvar
Eits
Breede
Brockten Enterprise
Kiddies’ Evening Story
Mary Graham Bonner
Camel
Junior
Decaira
Steiner Grocery
A. W. Steiner
H. W. Ireland
H. A. Loomis
Iowa
Geo. H. Barr
Monticello Express Office
J. Schlemme
Bowen's Prairie
Isaac Schneider
Thompson Garage
Wm. Thompson
Smyth Sisters
Monticello State Bank
Ccsessnsoassier
Asassaeseapen
Dodge Brothers
Dodge Brothers Works
Podce Brothers Works
Q. B. Burrichter
Monticello, Iowa
McCormick-Deering
McCormick-Deering Corn
R. H. Balster
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