Wyoming Correspondence Details Local Stock Shipments and Distinct News
December reports indicate authorities may allow stock shipments beyond a five mile limit after inspection, with Dr W W Bronson authorized to inspect stock for quick action. Waite resigns as Wyoming assessor with election set for December 21 to replace him. Sudden death of Henry Underwood of Onslow shocks locals. Sophomore high school hike ends at the Barber home for a surprise visit to Miss Hilma. Mrs Martha Dewitt travels to Oklahoma for winter, with stops in Cedar Rapids and Washington Iowa. Several residents visit Chicago, and a municipal Christmas tree is funded. James Smith buys Wisconsin property to relocate for schooling. Ross Stephensen visits his mother in Washington. QC Overly visits Center Junction. Ed Barber returns from Chicago on business. Mr and Mrs A A Vaughn visit their children in Chicago. A N Reade attends Anamosa court on Thursday. A baby girl welcomed at Joe Bearinger’s home. Albert Tompkins serves as juror at Anamosa.
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Wyoming
W. W. Bronson
J. W. Waite
Mr. Waite
Henry Underwood
Onslow
Underwood
Wyoming and Onslow
A. P. Barber
Hilma
Martha Dewitt
Oklahoma
Mrs
Bell
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Iowa
Jenny Robertson
Chicago
J. S. Robertson
Smith James
Wisconsin
Ross Stephensen
James Stephensen
C. Overly
Center Junction
Ed L. Barber
A. A. Vaughn
A. N. Reade
Anamosa
Joe Bearinger
Albert Tompkins
Death of Henry Underwood in Onslow Ends Quiet Life
Henry Underwood, 59, was found dead in his room over the post office by Dr. Rawson after missing several days. Funeral held at M E church with Rev Benbow and Rev Phillips. burial at North Madison cemetery. Will found, creditors to learn value. family history notes rare fatalities. Poultry shipments and local travel mentioned amid community reflections.
Cedar Rapids Banks Set To Consolidate And Expand Capital
The Commercial National Bank and the Commercial Trust and Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids vote to consolidate with Cedar Rapids National Bank. The latter plans to raise its capital stock by 200 000 dollars to reach a total of 500 000 dollars.
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Commercial National Bank
Commercial Trust & Savings Bank
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids National Bank
Scotch Grove Community Notices and Christmas Events
Communion services scheduled for December 27 with new members and infant baptisms. Dave Sutherland farm rented to Judson Nichols, who will assume March 1. Nursery shipping Christmas trees with a 35 foot tree logged. Local infant loss mourned. Christmas Eve church programs planned by Presbyterian and German Lutheran. Hog shipments and prices noted. Box social at Hanken school Friday night. Social visits referenced.
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Scotch Grove
Elges
Dave Sutherland
J. W. Gallahan
Judson Nichols
Manchester
Blges
D. K. Brady
Hanken
J. D. Bayles
Rice Home
Christmas program and box social at Gerd Hanken school
Center Junction hosts a Christmas program and box social at the Gerd Hanken schoolhouse on Friday evening December 18 with hot coffee. The Epworth League social follows December 22 at the parsonage with oysters 25 cents and lunch 16 cents. Proceeds benefit the M. E. church. The stork brought a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Preston Tuesday afternoon. Many local residents appear in brief notes on visits and events.
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Gerd Hanken
Epworth League
Stork
Frank Preston
Lynn Bulgren
Cedar Rapids
Wm. Preston
Elmer Andrews
Monticello
Dawson
Davenport
C. R. Scofield
Prairieburg notices and local visits summary
Prairieburg events include Howard Titus from Kenwood Schools preannouncing at Lost Nation, John Nelson from Monticello repairing on a local farm, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Desne returning from the East, Lizzie Powers living with Dr Wilkingson and studying locally, Bible class at C G Rowley home, Verner Conklins returning from Rock Rapids, Irwin Bebee visiting Stanley, Har and Mrs G C Schoonover visiting Cedar Rapids and Marion, L M Paul from Central City on a business visit, and Mrs J F Holub at Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids for treatment.
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Prairisboro
Howard Titus
Kenwood
Lost Nation
John Nelson
Monticello
C. D. Desne
Lizzie Powers
Prairieburg
Friay
J. F. Holub
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids
1916 class pins lost and school life anecdotes
Report from Lucile Chase details missing pins and absences as students discuss tests and visitors. Notes on a new information desk, a supper for senior girls, Freshmen party menu, and civics class questions highlight school life and humor.
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Lucile Chase
Helen Hosford
Roney
Herman Schneider
Francis Ward
Center Junction
Richardson
Morgan
Hopkinton
Miss Jarman
High School Basketball Game Ends Reds Victory
Friday night the two Girls teams Blacks and Reds played. Reds won 20 to 11 after a tight second half while the first half stood 16 to 1. Christmas exercises follow Friday at 2 PM with a varied program including chorus, solos, readings, and an orchestra.
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Blacks
Reds
Loraine d’Autrevont
Melissa Kingsley J
Nuleeni Hallaner
Emma Laude
Nell Wilson
Hazel Hoagh
Ida Dickman
Mary Huls
Ruth Wilson
Christine Marugg G
Verena d'Autremeont
Lucile Chage
Travatore
Rev. C. &. Cushman
Neidlinger
Pilgrim’s Chorus
Pannhaeuser
Wm. Stabler
Helen Hefner
Traumerer and Romanze
Schumann
Wilson
Courtin
Helen Hosford
Local Notes From Amber County Seat And Nearby Areas
Amber on December 16 records county seat visits by Herman Danneman George Schoon and Otto Otten. Weiss moved into a new house near Anamosa Bailey stopped at Anamosa Tuesday. Amber Creamery paid 40 cents per pound for cream for the last half of November. A dance occurred at the ball last Friday night.
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AMBER
Herman Danneman
George Schoon
Otto Otten
Tuesaday
Lee Schwitzer
Amber Creamery Co
QO. R. Weiss
Anamosa
Mra
J. O. Bailey
University Work Aimed at Building a Greater Iowa
Professor Weller replies to Greater Iowa Committee questions on the state university role in promoting a larger community. He cites state historical, economics, and psychology work, social and educational surveys, and extension division efforts designed to foster a greater town with public utilities and city improvements.
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Marshalltown ‘Times-Republican
Weller
Greater
Iowa
State University
State Historical Department
Towa
Bulletine
Flash-in-the-Pan Rebellion in South Africa
The capture of Gon de Wet is seen as likely to end the Boer revolt in South Africa. The episode is described as a brief local disaffection rooted in Boer War memories, with de Wet seized by loyal South African Union men.
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New York Tribune
Gon
de Wet
South Africa
Ne Wet
South African Union
McCormick and John Deere Lines Supplied by Siebels & Schoon
Tire International Harvester Co of Dubuque lists its McCormick line through Siebels and Schoon. The firm pledges full line handling including repairs and promises honest prices and good service, while continuing to carry John Deere and inviting farmers to seek the best offerings.
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Tire International Harvester Co
Dubuque
McCormick
John Deere
Farmer
Siebels & Schoon
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Mercury Free
Advertisement warns against mercury containing ointments for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective when taken internally. Includes price of seven cents per bottle and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
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O. F. Tebo
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Los Angeles
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Lane
South Dakota
Clifford Underwood
James Forsyth
Tama
Clark
LaCrosse
J. B. Lyons
James
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C. B. Hasters
BE. L. Anderson
Phil Williams
Waldo
Florida
House of Representatives
Paulina Times
Peace On Earth
United States
Santa Claus
Stuhler
Geo. Stuhler’s Sons Co
Merty
Lady of the Home
Doutrick Dry Goods Co
Fred Polemson
Effers & Bolton
Senate
D. W Doxsee
Prnhate Canvt
Riank Mantinella
Tom
K. G. Rawson
Onslow, Iowa
W. A. Mirick, M.D
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George Stuhler’s Sons
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