Religious Services and Mission Festival August 3rd
A detailed listing of church services for August 3 across multiple denominations including Reformed, Presbyterian, Castle Grove Lutheran, St Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran, Congregational, and St John’s Lutheran. Highlights include the Mission Festival, special speakers Rev John Neuenschwander and Rev Leonard Duckett, Holy Communion, and various Sunday School and worship times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Leonard Duckett
St. Matthew's Ev
H. L. Adix
Samuel G. Guténsohn
St. John's
Paul T. Gutknecht
Trinity
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. John’s Church
Henry Badberg
Center Junction
Mission Festival at Reformed Church Planned for Sunday
Annual festival at the Reformed Church on Sunday August 3 features a full day program. Sunday School at 9 30 a m followed by church service at 10 30 a m with choir preludes hymns sermons and Holy Communion. Afternoon German service at 2 30 includes sermons solos and anthems. Grand Falls rapids description appears in notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armin H. Tendick
John Neuenschwander
Melbourne
Iowa
Rev. L. Duckett
The
Presbyterian Church
the Reformed Church
J. Neuenschwander
Excell
Viola Paulsen
Edith Winkler
George Burrichter
Rev
Tendick
Japan
Joyce Ambuehl
Dolores Yossi
Cahn
Richard Behrends
Rey
Gabriel
Gounod
Dale
Irma Adix Returns From Vacation At The Dells
Irma Adix came back from a vacation last week spent at The Dells in Kilbourne Wisconsin and Wanona and Lewiston Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma Adix
the Dells
Kilbourne
Wis
Winona
Lewiston, Minn
Relics of Robert Bruce Open to Kirk Session in Dunfermline
Trustees of Prof Noel Paton handed over relics of King Robert the Bruce to the kirk-session of Dunfermline Abbey. Items include a metatarsal bone, portions of the leaden shroud and toile of the king, coffin remnants, iron wall fragments, iron ring handles set in lead, and twelve marble pieces from the Bruce monument. These are kept in an oak glass-fronted cabinet beside the abbey vault.
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Noel Paton
Dunfermline Abbes
Robert the Bruce
the Bruce
Dunfermline
London Mall
Washington Stirred By Van Buren’s English Coach
The article notes Van Buren’s arrival in Washington and his first public utterance as Vice President shown without significance. It contrasts the plain speech with praise from the journals for the English coach he had brought, described as superb and more splendid than royal carriages.
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Washington
van Buren
Senate
England
Dennis Tilden Lynch
Untimely End of Lives of Brave Adventurers
A list recounts the fates of ten famous American conquistadores and discoverers, noting brutal ends and political downfall. It mentions Columbus, Roldin, Bobadilla, Ovando, Las Casas, Ojeda, Enciso, Nicuesa, Nunez de Balboa, Narvaez, Cortes, Alvarado, Almagro and Pizarro with deaths from execution, imprisonment, poverty, or betrayal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Columbus
Roldin
Bobadilla
Ovanado
Les Casas
Ojeda
Encisco
Nicuessa
Vasco Nunez de Bilbou
Narvaez
Floral Barometers in the Garden Weather Signs
A quirky notes column describes wirigulds and the scarlet pimpernel as weather prophets. Morning light on flowers hints rain, while dandelions closing their petals supposedly foretell five dry days, dubbing the pimpernel the poor man's barometer.
Causes of Hailstorms Explained in Early Text
The piece explains hail formation by updrafts and condensation. It notes hailstones range from one eighth to one half inch, formed when rising air columns lift moisture drops until heavy enough to fall, with hail described as frozen rain created by continued tossing of drops.
Electrons in Atoms Match Nucleus Charge Across Elements
Physicists note that atoms contain equal numbers of negative electrons and positive nucleus charges. Examples cited include lead with 82 electrons, zinc with 30, helium with 2, sulfur with 16, platinum with 78, gold 79, radium 88, and others, indicating full electron shells corresponding to nucleus charges.
Matrimonial Ad From 1771 Reveals Old Swedish Customs
A printed 1771 Swedish notice describes a well bred twenty one year old girl seeking a noble or otherwise well situated husband. She has cooking and household skills, about 14000 silver in property plus possible inheritance, and requests only gallant cavaliers with good carriage to apply through her guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlskrona
Stockholm
Tony
How Thirty Became a Newspaper End Symbol
Charles Payne Smith notes in Typo graphical Journal that Civil War era press associations used a 30 word first message. The sheet bore the 30 with Good night and sender’s signature, then BY earned status as a stand in for the end.
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Charles Payne Smith
Seaboard
Curly Maple Cause Under Study by Forest Service
The forest service notes the cause of curly maple is not fully known and may be a non hereditary, sect dental phenomenon. Curly maple is found on some white sugar maples across Lake states stands. Bark curls inward forming a notch. experts identify trees by bark cuts and wood depressions, and by log ends.
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Forest Service
Lake States
Waters From Icefield Takakkaw Falls Reach Yoho River
The stream from the Waputik Icefield feeds the Takakkaw Falls in Yoho National Park British Columbia. It flows half a mile to the cliff edge leaps 150 feet then drops a 1000 foot curtain before a final 500 foot cascade into the Yoho River.
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Grand Falls
Labrador
Hamilton River
Takakkaw Falls
Yoho National Park
British Columbia
Great Divide
Yoho Valley
Yoho River
Life of a Sponge and Early Growth
A sponge begins life separately when a tiny particle attaches to rock and becomes its home. Infant sponges feed on yolk cells and nutrients supplied by the currents as they grow and need more nourishment.
Growth of Sand Dunes on Shorelines
Wind forms sand dunes along shorelines as sand is carried by a breeze and deposited to create small mounds that can grow into large dunes. Dunes continually change shape and position as wind adds and removes sand.
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Takes
Kitchen cupboard cookery and recipe notes from 1928
A 1928 Western Newspaper Union recipe column offers kitchen tips and dishes such as Florentine Eggs with spinach and white sauce, Golden Fricassee with chicken and rice, and Stuffed Green Peppers with minced vegetables. It includes step by step methods, sauce preparation, and serving suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Newspaper Union
Antiques and charms used for protection in ancient times
Amulets and Antonius medallions were worn not only to guard people but also cattle. The medallions were popular for horses, asses, and oxen. Antony of Padua was linked to horses and livestock. Cowbells and infant bells aimed to frighten spirits and later helped herdsmen trace and identify cattle. Charms against charms were also worn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Vizetelly
New Standard Dictionary
Antonius
What All Mothers Should Know Aids Moth Study
An Indianapolis physician's son loves moths and devours every moth book he can find. His father finds him reading a large library volume and asks its title. The boy replies with the witty answer that the book is What All Mothers Should Know.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapols
Bible Question Answers Quiz Fragments
A compact set of Q and A lines citing scripture references. Items include Deuteronomy chapters on God’s demand, Moses, Jephthah in Judges, Samson, Joshua, with brief question numbers and chapter ranges. The excerpt lists answers tied to biblical figures and passages.
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Moses
Jephthah
Samson
Josh
Real Estate Transfers and a Cautionary Note on Training
Transfers show Charles Field and W. C. Field units in several sections for 85-1250 acres at $1.00 dated 73-29. Wyrick transfers to Huffman Harris and Kriete with Mtg. clause dated 3-1-30. Von Sprecken to Pete Von Sprecken with detailed tract descriptions and estates of Sarby, Jr. and Sr. dated 7-18-30. A stray advisory line on teaching a horse to respond to giddap and whoa appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Field
W. C. Field
Solomon E. Wyrick
Phoebe F. Wyrick
Bessie D. Huffman
Ruth Harris
Christa M. Kriete
Warr
Blanch von Sprecken
Pete von Sprecken
Warr. D
Preston
Hale
N. E
Hess
Olin
Trilby Street
Maple Street
Fulton Street
Joseph Sarby
Probate Notice in Jones County Iowa
Notice of probate filing for Caroline F. Reid deceased in Jones County Iowa. The court sets August 28 1930 for final proof and probate at the May term. Interested parties may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk C Warren Rees and Deputy Lura Hanna note.
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State OF
Iowa
Jones County
Caroline F. Reid
Boy Four Accuses Shredded Chicken of Being Run Over
A four year old named Bobbie accompanied his mother to the home of a maiden great aunt. After days of caution he spoke up at dinner claiming the chicken could not have been real drumsticks because it consisted of shredded patties.
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Bobbie
Gohdle
Not Through Bitty Dines As Guest at Hotel
A five year old guest with his parents attended dinner at a hotel. He expressed strong appreciation for service and finger bowls. When the waitress tried to remove the bowl he ordered not to remove it saying he wanted to wash more dirt off his hands.
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Bitty
Billy
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M.B
Miss Coral
Bor Pop
Sune
Castle Grove Lutheran
G. Wolf
Luther League
Ladies’ Aid
H. Hahn
Reformed Church
Stebbins
Ye the
Lord
McPhail
Christensen
Robert Bruce
Nellie Maxwell
Warren Rees
Lura Hanna
J. R. McNeilly
Ackerman's
J. Ll. Weber & Bons
Cascade
J. B. Oswald
Wi Netcott
Monticello
Wm. Holubee
Third Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Owa
Ernest Wahl
Eftert Prull
Langworthy
Emil Riedel
Fred Shover
North Sycamore
P. D. McLaughlin
J. V. Dautremont
Adolph Schoon
Amber
Baldwin Piano Company
Des
Moines
W-L-Pd
Standard Oil Products
Vincent B. Ellers
Branick Vulcanizing Co
Fargo, North Dakota
Rogers’ Garage
Ue 51-11
Farleys
Wwe
BJ. Farley
Iowa Newspapers Inc
Royal Union Bldg
Des Moines
Anamosa
Jd. Dirks
Davis Street
I. V. Dautremont
A. Mathias
O'Rourke
Mildred Mardorf
O. Mardorf
Len Wilhelm
J. J. Locher
Mgr
F. J. Gestel
Hopkinton
Matthiessen Auto“Supply Co
J. G. Schoon Life
Monticello, Lowe
L. J. Swift
Burris
A. M. Maurice
Lovell
Star Meat Market
California
Robert Aldrich
Monticedle
Chas. Sidney
Thomas J George
W. H. McDaniels
Monticello State Bank
Monticellio
Farmers’ Grain. Co
Scotch Grove
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