Center Junction Woman's Missionary Society met at homes
Center Junction notes detail a March 13 gathering led by Mrs. H E Stingley and Mrs J B Moses with devotional duties by Mrs RO Robbie. topics covered include White Cross, National Miss, and Japan Korea missions. local social ties and a crowded list of attendees are noted along with school and community events and upcoming church plans.
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The
Woman's Missionary Society
H. E. Stingley
J. B. Moses
RO & Robbie
White Cross
Die J. N
Community notices and illness fill town update
The column documents frequent travel visits and family gatherings around Ter and Maquoketa. It notes several residents ill with flu pneumonia and blood poisoning, with nurses caring for them. Local events include a caucus nominating S. G. Hutton for mayor, officer elections, club meetings, and upcoming food sale at Koon's store.
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Walter Wasson
Bert Isentrigger
Stewart
Minnesota
Arthur McMaster
Kenwood Park
Tom McMaster
Riceville
Lizzie Sams
McMaster
Stewart Isentriguer
S. G. Hutton
Kenneth Kennedy
Ward Hicks
Walter Koon
B. W. Streeper
Floyd Chatterton
W. H. Orr
Howard Willison
Maquoketa
Astramian
C. R. Smith
Frank Barnes
G. Flett
Ruth Miller
Carol] Hanwardson
Dc. R. Smith
Koon’s
Guild
Adv
Obituary Notes for Catherine Smyth and Joseph Reddin
Cascade records report the death of Catherine Smyth at her Dubuque home on March 12 after a lingering illness. She was born in Prairie Creek township and survived by brothers George, Charles, Frank, and Alberto, with sisters MM Fintura and MP Fimena. Funeral services were held at St. Martin’s Church, burial at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Joseph Reddin, a former Cascade resident, died in Minneapolis at about 45. He was educated at St. Martin’s and operated the Reddin and Devlin mercantile firm before moving to Minneapolis. he is survived by his brother Charles and one sister.
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Dred Ri
Weater
Dawes
Deu
Orla Dawes
Wyoming
Fr Dawes
Lou Ahraken
Charles Dawes
Center Junction
Maurine Stingley
Monmouth
Maurine
Woman's Missionary Society
Presbyterian Church
E. F. Kleineck
Harry James
O. O. Watson
C. A. Burmeister
Kieineck Lawn
J. W. Livingstone
Truman Stanton
Presbyterian
M. E
May Himebaugh
Wilton Junction
Lucille
Wilton
Harley Breed
Verle
Marion
Dorothy Burroughs
Guy McDonald
Andrew McDonald
Audra Lee
Monticello
Walter Koon
George D. McDonald
Peter Prahm
Masonic Lodge
John
Anamosa
L. A. Downing
Anne McDonald
Iowa City
Catherine Smyth
Cascade
Dubuque
Miss Smyth
Pratte Creek
John Fo
Margaret Smyth
Clever
Agaiss Smivth
George
St. Paul
Charles
Chicarra
Frank
Alberto
MM Fintura
Charles Reddin
Minneapolis
Mr. Reddin
John Reddin
St. Martin’s School
Reddin and Devlin
Hopkinton Election Tickets Filed for Town Offices
Two tickets filed with the town clerk before midnight last Saturday. Citizens ticket lists McNeill for mayor Beitz Boots Downs Reggentin Murray for councilman and Kirkwood for assessor. People's ticket names Morton for mayor Bradle Larkins Herington Billings Cline for councilmen Cramer for assessor Irish for treasurer. Also notes two incumbents Bradle and Larkins.
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Citizens
W. H. McNeill
Lewis Beitz
Jesse Boots
John W. Downs
Will Reggentin
James Murray
E. A. Kirkwood
People's
C. S. Morton
W. C. Bradle
A. H. Larkins
George Herington
Ray Billings
Thomas A. Cline
A. K. Cramer
F. A. Irish
Margaret Greer
Anamosa
Kenneth
Inver Moats
Center Junction
Esther
Lyman Moats
Dorothy Dreibelbis
Dorothy McDonald
Clarke Hall
Beth McGlade
Calmar
Hugh McGlade
Delaware County
Finkbohner Hall
Oneida
Greeley
Earlville
Delaware
Colesburg
Hopkinton
Delhi
Dundee
F. E. Allen
British Isles
Belfast
Allen
Alfred Marolf
Presbyterian Rmanse
Fred Hill
Donald McDonald
Geiter
University Hospital
Iowa City
A. W. McDonald
Erma Bradle
Lucile Shover
Ulah Ward
W. C
Mary Thing
Buck Creek
Cascade Notes and Obscure Deaths and Visits
Mrs John Lees of Detroit had remains brought to Cascade for interment beside family in St Martins cemetery. Herbert McNally returned from Columbia college with cousin James Supple. W Metcalf of Anamosa visited. Charlie Gavin recovering from stroke in Dubuque. Rumhen family and others noted. California trip referenced. Cascade theater hosted an Erin act. Seward Klein recovered after hospital stay. Peter Friedgen nominated for mayor at caucus. Conter family from Waterloo visited farmer father Jacob Conter Sr. and son Lawrence.
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John Lees
Detroit
Cascade
St. Martin's Cemetery
Clara
Herbert McNally
Columbia College
James Supple
Cc W. Metcalf
Anamosa
Charlies Gavin
Dubuque
Nas
Kraiehken
Rumhen
Dathe
California
cAiied
Seribrother
Mass
Peter Friedgen
Peter Conter
Jamily
Waterloo
Jacob Conter
Lawrence
Richland Center Social Roundup Sees Visits and Fires
Local residents attend church events and quilting parties at Monticello and nearby towns. Visitors include Paul Buol of Dubuque and residents such as the Behrends and Sackett families. A chicken house fire destroyed a new building and straw stack near W. G. Behrends, started by coal stoves. several families travel for weekends and visits to Mount Vernon Dubuque Hopkinton and Ryan referenced.
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Lester Schofield
Abe Allamand
Onslow
Leonard Hein
Naomi
Matthew Allen
Ryan
Steve Fitzsimmons
Joe Kiburz
Dubuque
Gerd Rickels
Jacob Leesekamp
Scotch Grove
Glenn Brookins
Mount Vernon
Cap Arduser
Donald
Velma
Galen Hein
Clara Arduser
W. G. Behrends
Roy E. Sackett
Jenny Winch
Lucy Winch
Hopkinton
Local Socials and Birthday Gatherings Recap
Sand Spring residents shared visits with the Welter and Knapp families in Cascade and attended a Manchester road meeting. Neighbors celebrated Mrs. B. E. First’s birthday in Mon ticello, while Mrs. R. E. Chaplin hosted a birthday supper with 500 games. Margaret Baxter and Claude Slauson won prizes. No P T A meeting in March.
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Herman Welter
Nick Knapp
Cascade
Harry Chaplin
Manchester
Walter First
B. E. First
Monticello
R. E. Chaplin
Margaret Baxter
Claude Slauson
National Child Health Day Declared by Congress
The Towa state department of health notes May Day is National Child Health Day, originated by the American Child Health Association. Congress has authorized the president to declare the first of May as a national day to improve children's health, underscoring the movement's importance.
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Towa State Department of Health
American Child Health Association
Congress
United States
May Day Committees Shape Year Health Education
The article stresses ongoing work by May Day committees and chairmen, urging focus on health as a foundation for success. It calls for early life health promotion, routine examinations for early defect detection, and correction of defects during formative years to prevent lifelong handicaps. It notes Iowa’s May Day focus on parent cooperation and a Summer Round-Up campaign by the Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers.
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Iowa
Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers
Child Health Emphasis and Proclamation in Iowa
Proposals include immunization against diphtheria and the creation of a state child health division. Topics cover childhood tuberculosis heart disease and 4 H club health work in rural areas. Iowa Governor proclaims May 1 as Child Health Day urging homes schools and welfare groups to focus on children's needs today for tomorrow. President Hoover notes racial defense as civilization advances.
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State Department of Health
Iowa
Hoover
Higher Economic Standards and Moral Ideals Emphasized
A fragment states that higher economic standards and moral ideals will be pursued, asserting progress relies on healthy children. The brief hints at a broader civic or social campaign focused on welfare, virtue, and future prosperity.
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Chilren
Food trends of 1928 stretch national appetite across regions
The article notes shifts in American eating habits from 1904 to 1928 with meat, corn meal, and sugar per capita changes. It highlights more fresh vegetables and fruits year round, daily salads, and lettuce production rising behind potatoes. Improved transportation and rail service enable broader, year round access and a varied national diet across regions.
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United States
Lark flesh believed to strengthen voice by old practitioners
Historical note records that earlier healers claimed consuming lark flesh could fortify the voice and enhance its sweetness. The claim reflects traditional beliefs about animal flesh affecting vocal quality.
Soils Men Advise Limestone Before Legume Seeding
Iowa State College specialists recommend applying limestone a year before seeding a legume to improve soil conditions and crop outcomes. The guidance emphasizes ahead of planting for optimal results and long-term soil health.
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Iowa State College
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John Schweitzer
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Reformed Church
J. W. Schweitzer
Will Cooper
Paul Buol
George L. Buol
Baby
Farmers’ Mutual
Creamery
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Davenport
Virginia Cafe
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Wm. Podhaski
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