Onslow News Highlights Local Births and Community Events
Mrs. W. A. Hicks and Mr. and Mrs. James Moran announce a daughter born Nov 14 weighing eleven pounds. The Astrurian club met at Mrs Al Hamilton’s. League of Women Voters gathered at Miss Fannie Franks’ home. Christmas Seal sales opened with a Jones county luncheon chaired by Mrs S. G. Hutton. Dr Luella Kennedy reported extensive school health screenings reaching 1999 pupils with numerous eye and tonsil issues and immunizations offered.
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James Moran
al Hamilton
Harry Paulsen
Ward Hicks
Walter Koon
League of Women Voters
Fannie Franks
Wyoming
Jones County
8. G. Hutton
Monticello
Anamosa
Olin
Luella Kennedy
Seal Sale Fund
O. K
Nellie Morey
Center Junction Woman Jessie Smith Rites Held
Funeral services for Jessie Smith were held in the Iverson home Monticello on November 21 her 79th birthday with Rev A Alyea officiating. After cremation her ashes will be buried in North Madison Pioneer cemetery east of Center Junction. She was born November 21 1857 and died November 18 at McDonald hospital Monticello.
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Jessie Smith
Iverson
Monticello
A. Alyea
Presbyterian Church
Center Junction
North Madison Pioneer Cemetery
Miss Smith
John and
Elizabeth Smith
McDonald
Agnes
James R
New Mexico
Ellen Crans
Davenport
David Smith
Des Moines
J. N. Smith
Ben B. Smith
Miles City
Montana
Annie Doran
Cedar Rapids
William and
A. G. Smith
Ben Smith
Mont
Stuart Smith
Ames
Ella Crans
Norman
Garnet
Francis Anderson
Frank
Birthday party honors Mrs Husman at Husman home
A large gathering from local families attended a birthday party at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Husman for Mrs. Husman. Many relatives from Kenyon Minnesota traveled to visit Laurence Wilken and family. Infant Harlan Carl baptized at Louie Helgens home. Several locals visited relatives and neighbors in Elkader and nearby towns.
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George Andrews
Howard
Fritz Husman
John Grant
Edyth Weils
Mary Thuman
Gladys Tischauser
Philip Bailey
Phil
Carl Husman
Husman
Dirk Lurken
Bill
John
Henry Lurken
Lorene
Jess
Elmer Westphal
Kenyon, Minn
Laurence Wilken
Louie Helgens
Harlan Carl
Rey
Willms
Harm Helgens
Rex Reuter
Ben Engilebart
Ed Helgens
George Schoon
la Porte City
M. D. Foster
Bert Walters
William Martin
Elkader
Orlando Bailey
Eugene Bailey
Meryle
Carl Siebels
Hank Siebels
Henry Sia
Community Dinner Honors Leroy Clark Sr. on 80th Birthday
Richland Center hosts Leroy Clark Sr. of Monticello at a Sunday dinner with relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Areala Hein and several Hein family members. Guests at the afternoon include Mr. and Mrs. Will Hoffman and daughter Margery among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Wismeier
Leroy Clark Sr
Monticello
Adam Hein
Linda Kiburz
Clark
Will Hoffman
Margery
Carl N. Hein
Melvin
Dale
Glenn
Leona Rieniets
Garret Rieniets
John McDonald Hospital
Fred W. Hein
Detroit
Mich
Sylvester Anderly
Social Round Among Monticello and Area Residents
Monticello residents and relatives visited and hosted gatherings across several towns. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tuetken, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Behrends, Mrs. Etta Behrends, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Travers, and Donald Francis, with numerous drop ins at the Lang, Alfert, Cox, Wilson, Chaplin, Arduser, Batchelder, Wahl, and Wenger households. A Ladies Aid event and a shower at the home of John were noted amid casual calls and supper guests at Colesburg and Hopkinton venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Tuetken
Monticello
Will Lang
W. H. Behrends
Etta Behrends
Henry Alferts
Anamesa
Howard Travers
Donald Francis
Ryan
E. H. Cox
Lester Lang
Warburg
John Albany
Genevieve
Charles Stevenson
Hopkinton
Callista Albany
Phyllis
Donna Jeanne
Bertha Baxter
Blanche Moser
Colesburg
Cox
Ray Murray
J. P. Smith
Cap Arduser
Manchester
Phil Lawrence
Charles Stevenson Jr
John
Bride of the Week Honored. Callista Lashed To Honor
Albany social note records a bride of the week Callista honored with a five hundred dollars in play and prizes to Mrs Roy Slauson and Neva Wilson. The bride received gifts for her future home as fifty guests dined. Various visitors and family members are listed visiting relatives, including Joe McElmeel, Mrs John Schuster, Clarence Lasche, Norma Jean, Betty Ann, Mrs Blanche Moser, and Faye Kauffman across several towns.
Scalping By Indians A Survey Of Early Practices
The text explains scalping was confined originally to the lower St Lawrence region among the Iroquoian and Muskegian families and neighbors. It was absent from New England and much of the Atlantic coast and unknown until recent times across interior and plains regions. It did not occur on the Pacific coast or Arctic. except for a jungle area in South America the head was the earlier trophy in most of America.
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North America
St. Lawrence
United States
South America
Ameriea
Habits of Crayfish and Burrows Describe Earth Pellets
Crayfish live underground then burrow to the surface and form earth pellets at burrow openings. They provide good fish bait when their shells are soft after molting. Burrowing can damage crops like corn and cotton.
Surviving Civilizations Highlighted by Collier's Weekly
Collier's Weekly notes that only three civilizations endure from ancient times to today, citing the Jews and the peasants of China and India as Pach and pacific by nature, while most major civilizations relied on military cultures that ultimately self-destruct.
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China
India
Pacific
Collier's Weekly
The Mexican Hairless Dog Of An Earlier Era
The Mexican hairless dog of an earlier age is described as standing four feet high at the shoulder and larger than any current breed. It is said to have elephant-like hide, great tusks, and powerful jaws, hanging from a heavy long skull.
Capitol Site Choices in Early Washington Planning
After Washington D C was chosen as the federal seat theDistrict of Columba, Shooters hill in Alexandria Virginia now Masonic Memorial and Jenkins Treights Capitol hill were considered with Capitol hill the favored location.
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Capitol
District of Columba
Shooters Hill
Alexandria
Jenkins Treights
Capitol Hill
Charing Cross District Origins Remembered in London
The district of Charing Cross in London rests on the site of the ancient village of Cherringe. In 1291 Edward I erected a Gothic cross to honor the place where Eleanor accompanied by the royal procession was set down en route to Westminster Abbey.
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Charing Cross
London
Cherringe
Edward I
Eleanor
Westminster Abbey
Cause of Beriberi Identified as Polished Rice Diet
A diet centered on polished rice causes beriberi as the husk of the rice kernel holds the essential vitamins. Before rice polishing, the disease was unknown.
Parrots Reveal Shyness Behind Bold Feats at Boston Zoo
Dan Wark jns, curator at Boston zoo, notes parrots are surprisingly shy, often whistle and talk before small audiences despite their reputation for boldness.
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Dan Warkjns
Boston Zoo
Harkins
Algeroba Tree Spread Reaches Islands Land
The Algeroba tree was introduced to Twall in 1967 and now covers about 0,000 acres of semi arid land in the Islands. The trees provide cattle fodder and may harbor many bees.
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Twawall
Hold Em Boy Quote Reflects Reform Efforts
A quoted saying from a communal discussion highlights mixed views on moral reform and guidance. The speaker mentions Uncle and notes skepticism toward reform efforts aimed at preventing backsliding, reflecting local attitudes of the time.
Lake Seema Fire Sparks Phosphorescent Night Flames
A Nassau lake glows with a phosphorescent flame like a fire in the darkness. Observers note the darker the night, the brighter the lake appears as the eerie light dances on the water.
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Lake
Seema
Nassau
British Scientist Captures Lightning-Like Flash
Photographs by a British scientist show a brief air discharge emitting a bright flash lasting about a tenth of a second. The images suggest rapid electrical phenomena beyond ordinary lightning in atmospheric conditions.
Territorial Representatives for Hawaii and Alaska
A brief note explains that Hawaii and Alaska, as U S territories, have territorial representatives in the House. It outlines their role as non voting members and their function in representing territorial interests in Congress.
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U. S
Hawaiian Islands
Alaska
United States
Jerusalem Rebuilt on Ruins with Higher Foundations
The article notes Jerusalem has long been rebuilt atop ruins and now its foundations sit about P26 feet higher than they were a thousand years ago due to repeated reconstructions.
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Jerusalem
There You Are Mirthful Quip About Stubborn Humans
Uncle Eben quips about human stubbornness comparing it to mules, noting he has never seen a mule as stubborn as some people. The line captures folksy humor and a rural voice.
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Uncle Eben
Mankind in Two Groups Divided by the Good
A brief aphorism notes humanity split into two camps: the good define the divide and assign roles to the bad. The idea frames moral judgment as a social boundary drawn by virtuous actors.
Two Congregational anniversaries marked in Anamosa
Anamosa Eureka notes the First Congregational church’s 90th anniversary and Cass church’s 80th anniversary with a joint service schedule. Dr. P Adelstein Johnson to speak at 10 45 in town and 12 30 in Cass. The piece recalls the 1846 founding and local pioneer Arthur Kelloggs Stack born 1866 and died 1936.
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Cass
P. Adelstein Johnson
Iowa
Main Street
Riverside Cemetery
Alfred Wright
First Congregational Church
Samuel Hillis
Edson Evigene Stacy
John
Charlotte
Kelloggs Stack
Towa
Anamosa
Indianapolis
Ind
Annamosa High School
Marian
Grinnell College
East Cass Social Notes Highlight Benedict Family Visit
Gladys Benedict and relatives from near Morley visited Anamosa and Monticello with calls on Grace Benedict. Adelaide Darrow stayed several days at the Benedict home. Ed Dirks Clarence Stulken and Marie Stulken visited in Dubuque and Don Riche son hosted Marie. Will Lubben and Lorraine attended Lovell township district No. 3 program. Emma Batchelder ill. Uhrs traveled to Batchelder home near Alburnett and care staffed by Mrs Uhr. Clark Batchelder arrived from California by airplane. Earl Benedict family joined a Boise Idaho visitors outing at J C McConaughy home. Raymond Miller and son John of Boise on 40 day Iowa visit. Miller is Mrs Tracy McConaughy’s cousin. Chester Condit solicited Red Cross. Bertha Burlingham teaches.
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Melvin Spencer
Onslow
Spencer
Iowa
Rodney Spencer
Onslow Presbyterian Church
James Spencer
Lydia Lyon
George Lyon
Harriet Lamey
Arthur Barlow
Cedar Rapids
Max Lamey
Sioux City
James
John Barlow
Ed Bates
Russell Preston
Center Junction
Walter Koon
Probst
Monmouth
H. W. Koon
Fritz Ladehoff
Alice Overholt
Dorothy
Clinton
Harold Overholt
Davenport
Olive Green
Ruth Sears
George Sears
Frank Byerly
Jessie McMaster
California
Presbyterian
Floyd Chatterton
Sam McCarty
Bob McCarty
A. K. McMaster
Lochiel Johnston
Ogden
South Prairie Homemakers Club
Carl Hutton
Allison Fishwild
Carrie McKinstry
Paul N. Smith
National
Red Cross Fund
Red Cross
J. F. Livingstone
J. A. McDonald
Peter Prahm
Howard Leech
J. R. McNeilly
Mase Himebaugh
Scotch Grove
Mabel Tomlinson
America
the Beautiful
Catherine Thompson
A. Upland
Phyllis Robbie
Mary Bulgren
Irene Schrader
Ruth Cress
Scotch Grove Township
Ray Sanford
Leroy Dirks
Ed Duncan
John Carson
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
W. A. B Stickley
Norman Johnson
Augusta Norris
Arthur Wilcox
Young People’s Society
Holyce Chase
Dorothy Mead
John Alyea
Co. J
Oxford Junction High School
E. F. Kieieck
Manchester
Lyman Moats
Rochester
Paul Smith
Minn
Colonial Hospital
Robert Levien
Smith
Hearst Duncan
Osage
R. P. Clark
Roberta
Wilma
Monticello
C. H. Nelson
Luella Livingstone
Iowa University
D. Mathes
Iowa City
J. W. Livingstone
Olin
F. L
Frank Sutherland
Will Johnson
Clarence Bell
Myron Bell
George Luke
Stanwood
Thomas Bell
Glen Watson
Waterloo
O. O. Watson
Henry Heeren
Frank Himebaugh
Helen
John Alexander
Springvide
Fred Preas
Mayme
Carrie
Phillip Bailey
Amber
Farnham
Wyoming
George Humble
Leona Bessler
A. Alyea
Robert Alyea
San Diego
Calif
Robert Serbousek
G. D. Crispin
Tipton
Rey
Clark's
Oscar Powell
Schrader’s
A. D. Serbousek
O. F. Otten
Kay
Ed Helgens
W. J. Zimmerman
Wayne Ladies’ Aid
Wayne School House
Verne
Earl Herren
Clifford Zimmerman
Margaret Theil
Zimmerman Hall
Hattie Rickless
Henry Freese
Ernie Wahl
Herbert Weiss
Allyn
Conrad
Lena
Raymond Freese
Tobe Freese
Carl Schoon
Wilmer
Ed Stadtmueller
George Bodiker
Clara
Irene
Louis Hagen
Clarence Herren
Strawberry Point
Arthur Carlson
Camanche
George Zimmerman
James Darrow
Mabel
Esther
Russel
Adelaide Darrow
Morley
Anamosa
Grace Benedict
Benedict
Ed Dirks
Clarence
Marie Stulken
Dubuque
Marie
Don Richeson
Will Lubben
Lorraine
Lovell Township
Henry Uhr
Batchelder
Alburnett
Emma Batchelder
Mr. Uhr
Uhr
Earl Benedict
Ivan
J. C. McConaughy
Martello
Raymond Miller
John
Boise
Idaho
Miller
Tracy McConaughy
Local Social Notes From Castle Grove Area District 5
Family visits and gatherings weave through Castle Grove district as Mary Anderson of Anamosa aids Red Cross work and residents invite friends from Morley Hopkinton and Mitchell S D. Thanksgiving plans surface as Cass No 6 and high school announce two day vacation.
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Seal Sale
Florida
QLSO
Dates
T. L. Green
McNeilly
Clarence Independents
Harley Bulgren
Harry Alyea
Lloyd Goldsmith
Jane Lamb Hospital
Lloyd
Clinton Business College
Presbyterian Ladies
Irving Eilers
Henry Eilers
Hamilton Seed Company
Buell Miner
Lisbon
Miller Ee Verna Hansen
W. 3. Zimmerman
Richland Center
Areala Hein
Lucille Yossi
Monticello High School
Lucille
John Yossi
Delores Yossi
Kathleen Tschantz
Burdena Stutt
Doris Lubben
Josephine Rickless
Rachel Shepherd
Mary Hanssen
Donald Maire
Frederick Faust
Dean Tedrow
James Wells
Dale Adams
Loyal Rittmer
Vernon Meyer
Luella Balsiger
Kate Bardill
Len Buol
Delores
Herman Zubler
Ruth
John Thomas
Paul Marugg
Carol Ann
Martin E. Buol
C. J. Buol
Dublique
Mrs
The
Anamosa Eureka
East Cass Gladys Benedict
Chester Condit
Bertha Burlingham
Castle Grove
Mary Anderson
Frank Fairbanks
Truman Rumer
Walnut
Thomas Stimpson
Lester Fairbanks
Willis
Donald
Lucretia
Ida Fairbanks
Frank Miller
Coggan
Helen Appleberry
Clayton Bryant
Mabel Franklin
Prairieburg
Cass No. 6
Lee Hannan
Herman Stoddard
Kelsey Reed
Alex Hannan
LaVern
Manticetto
Lou Ehrisman
Rankin
Herman
Mitchell, S. D
Henry Tjaden
Lynn
Elmer Hoover
Antioch
Carl Brockhohn
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