Two Weddings Have Interest
A birthday surprise for Miss Esther Andreesen included cards and cake with out of town guests Mr. Charles Immers and Mr. Harold Thompson of Anamosa. Wayne Ladies' Aid held a meeting at the Wayne schoolhouse with refreshment host Miss Alva Gerdes. Nearby, Miss Anna Dirks and John Mortensen planned a wedding with about 150 relatives attending a shower at Langworthy hall and gifts for the couple.
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Esther Andreesen
Charles @immers
Harold Thompson
Anamosa
Wayne Ladies’ Aid
Wayne Schoolhouse
Alva Gerdes
John Bohlken
Sand Spring
Dick Bohlken
Langworthy Hall
Anna Dirks
John Mortensen
Dick Bohiken
Clarence Biefert
Norma Jean
St. Paul
St. Paul, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. Herman Zimmerman, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Helgens
W. R. Zimmerman
Rena Hoult
John Eden
Monticello
Lester Juilfs
Albert Doering
J. C. Mortensen
Ella
Anna Bruski
Otto
Clarksvme
Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Mary Shuflin
Omaha
Neb
Michael Martin
Henry Schafer
Louie Helgens
Lorna
Carl Gerdes
Ed Helgens
Kate Gerdes
Konrad Sendrock
Laurel
John Husman
Will Dirks
Diederick Dirks
Langworthy
Louise Collman
Herman Helgens
Henry Thrun
Virginia
Henry Husman
Orlando Bailey
Renken
Elkader
Eugene Bailey
Lucy Bailey
Charles Gray
Iowa City
Charles
University of Iowa
Henry Holmes
Carl Barnes
Henrietta Dirks
John Dirks
Center Junction
Herman Harms
Henry Harms
Near Amber
J. P. Willms
Zion Lutheran Church
Esther Dirks
Ed Harms
Minnie Dirks
Gerd Dirks
Wayne Township
John Martenach
J. C. Martensen
Miss Augusta Martensen
Miss Lizzie Dirks
Miss Martinsen
Miss Dirks
Paul Martensen
Ben Dirks
Martensen
Zimmerman Hall
George Rickels
Topping
Ruth
Clara Bodeker
Wisconsin
Paul
Minn
Man in Cedar Rapids Attempts Suicide. Wounded in Arm
Arthur Nichols of Cedar Rapids Linn county attempted suicide after a quarrel with his wife. He fired at his head but the bullet lodged in the arm. He was taken to a hospital. A statistic notes one in three couples in the United States are childless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Nichols
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Arthur
United States
San Marino’s Status as Tiny Independent Republic Highlighted
The Washington Post notes San Marino covers 88 square miles making it one of the smallest states yet highly unique. It operates as an independent republic with a grand council of 60 and regents as executives elected every six months. Legend traces its founding to St. Marinus of Dalmatia in the Fourth century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marino
Washington Post
Republic
St. Marinus
Dalmatia
Early Percherons Arrive in America Not Clearly Traced
A Chicago Tribune writer notes the first Percherons in America are not definitively known. French settlers near Quebec likely brought horses, but records are scarce. Louis XIV reportedly sent mares and stallions to French colonies in America in 1655, with further imports in 1667 and 1670, though comprehensive breeding history remains unclear.
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America
Quebec
Chicago Tribune
Louis XIV
Royal Stables
Men Now Wearing Fewer Shoes as Lifespan Stretches
Pathfinder Magazine notes a shift in shoe usage with men producing about 75 million pairs annually in the United States out of roughly 200 million total, indicating men are keeping footwear longer while women still wear more frequently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pathfinder Magazine
Eternal Light War Memorial in New York City Shaft
The Eternal Light in New York City is a war memorial featuring a 125 foot shaft of Oregon Blue marble topped by a glass star with electric lights kept burning forever. The base uses pink Knoxville marble.
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Eternal Light
New York
Ciy
Oregon
Knoxville
Cleopatra Kin Known From Egyptology Note
Egyptianist Ko A. W. Budge notes Cleopatra VII was daughter of Ptolemy XII. He claims Ptolemy XI's second wife, mother of Cleopatra, was of unknown name and background.
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Cleopatra
Cleopatra VII
Ptolemy XII
Ko A. W. Budge
Ptolemy XI
Notable Figures Linked to Virgin Birth Claims
The text lists Zoroaster Genghis Khan Alexander the Great Buddha Perseus Plato and Hercules as figures with traditions or claims of virgin or supernatural births. It presents a catalog of legendary birth legends associated with these individuals.
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Zoroaster
Genghis Khan
Alexander the Great
Buddha
Perseus
Plato
Hercules
Port Rican Gambler Looks to Gambling Pleasures
The passage portrays a Porto Rican man with a strong taste for chance based amusements including cock fights horse races lotteries and various games of fortune. It notes his fondness for music dancing and car.
Formation of Crude Rubber From Latex and Plant Cells
The process forms crude rubber by coagulating a milky latex fluid found in specialized plant tissues. It also derives from cellular tissue of certain shrubs and vines, outlining sources and methods of rubber production.
First Gunpowder Mill in America Established at Pecoit
The General Court of Massachusetts granted Edward Rawson 500 acres at Pecoit in June 1639 to erect a powder mill. This marks the location and purpose of the colony’s first gunpowder production facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Edward Rawson
General Court of
Massachusetts
Pecoit
Mass
Grain Coast of Liberia Defined by Longitude and Trade
The Grain coast refers to Liberia’s western coast from about 8 to 11 degrees west, named for the export of grains of paradise. The region’s coastal area is noted for its historical role in global trade and spice exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberia
Western
Africa
Only Private US Money Coiner Minted $2.24 Million in Gold
Christian Hechter of Rutherfordton North Carolina became the sole private citizen licensed to coin money and produced 2 241 816 50 dollars in gold from 1831 to 1840 under the federal license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Hechter
Rutherfordton
N. C
United States
Commercial Geography Overview and Concepts
A concise treatment of how products are distributed around the world, the demand for these commodities, and the systems of transportation and exchange that enable trade.
Targeting Jud Tunkins to run for office faces Ike pressure
The draft notes show Jud Tunkins, favored by supporters, facing strong pushback from Ike who aims to shield the gang from political exposure. The plan risks attracting a hostile audience and possible retaliation, raising questions about safety and strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Canton Trading Center as Early Chinese Port for Europeans
Canton China emerged as a trading center by 700 and stood among the first Chinese ports visited by European merchants. The note highlights Canton’s ancient role in international commerce and its early contact with Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
China
Millionaire Juh Unkins Seeks Pay-As-You-Go Inquiry
Juh unkins, a figure described as a taxpayer, expresses preference for paying as he goes while questioning whether his approach yields results. He raises questions about progress and accountability in public spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juh Unkins
Largest Giant Tortoise Weighed 500 Pounds at Death
A giant tortoise believed to be the largest recorded in modern times died weighing about 500 pounds. Researchers note its size as extraordinary among documented specimens.
First Railroad in Washington Opens August 15 1835
The Baltimore and Ohio became the capital’s first railroad, beginning operations in Washington on August 15, 1835.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore & Ohio
Narrow Parliament Street Challenge in Exeter Tale
In Exeter England Parliament street is described as one of the world's narrowest streets with a yard-wide width at best. A century-old tale says a fat man challenged a thin athlete to a short race with a one-yard head start and chose Parliament street, where the athlete could not overtake him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parliament Street
Exeter
England
Confederate Veterans Burials in Arlington Cemetery
District of Columbia and nearby areas Civil War veterans who served with Confederate armies may be buried in Arlington National Cemetery's Confederate section at no US cost. A certificate from Camp Numbered 171, United Confederate Veterans of DC, secures burial under wartime authority, with all interments supervised and approved by the secretary of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Cemetery
District of Columbia
Arlington National Cemetery
United States
United Confederate Veterans of
Flora Reach to Extreme Northern Latitudes
The text details plant life extending to the far north including larches in the Leno Delta up to latitude 72 degrees, Ostenfeld’s 1928 note of 70 species up to 82 degrees north, and evidence that flowering plants grasses mosses and lichens reach the northernmost lands observed by humans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pole
Sibherta
Leno Delta
Ostenfeld
Three Greatest Canals: Suez Panama Soo
The article lists the Suez Panama and Soo canals as the three greatest. It notes the Soo links Lake Superior to Lakes Huron and Michigan and contrasts their operation, with the Soo closed two thirds of the year while the Suez and Panama remain open continuously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Lake Superior
Lakes Huron
Michigan
How Plants Get Their Odor
Essential or aromatic oils occur in plants in special cells called glands. They produce the fragrances of flowers and guide insects for cross pollination. Chemically they are partly hydrocarbon and may contain oxygen, formed from carbohydrates.
Catlin Gallery Portraits Dwell In Museums
George Catlin the noted American artist died in Jersey City on December 15 1872. His 500 life Indian portraits form the Catlin gallery at the National Museum Washington while about 400 sketches are owned by the American Museum of Natural History New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Catlin
Jersey City
N. J
National Museum
Washington, D. C
Catlin
American Museum of Natural History
New York City
Origins of the Poet Laureate Title in England
The article notes no authentic record for the office's origin. It cites a regis versificator in Henry II's reign paid 100 shillings yearly. Geoffrey Chaucer later assumed the title and in 1389 received a royal grant of wine annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Warton
Henry II
Geoffrey Chaucer
Honorable Title Usage For Official Addresses
The word honorable is used when addressing governors cabinet officers senators representatives American ambassadors ministers presidential secretaries to the President assistant secretaries of executive departments and judges of the Supreme Court in formal letters. proper capitalization and spacing follow standard etiquette throughout official correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Departments
Supreme Court
Primitive Americas Tobacco Smoking Habits
The article notes that many South American tribes smoke tobacco by cigar shaped tubes rather than pipes. It compares this to ancient Mexican practice where the outer leaf is replaced by a tube, forming cigar like smoking implements.
Porto Rico Citizenship by 1917 Act
The document states Porto Rico as an insular possession of the United States and notes its native inhabitants are American citizens by collective naturalization under an act approved March 2, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
United States
Largest Salt Lake in World Caspian Sea Surplus Water Lost by Evaporation
The Caspian Sea is described as the world’s largest salt lake with no connection to the ocean. Its excess waters vanish solely through evaporation rather than drainage into seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caspian Sea
Fear and Affection Intertwined, Sage of Chinatown Says
The Sage of Chinatown 111 Ho declares that true affection must include the fear of offending. He asserts fear and love are inseparable and that affection without caution risks insincerity.
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111 Ho
Chinatown
First Gold Miners in California Found by Franciscan Fathers
Franciscan fathers mined gold in California in 1812, 36 years before James Marshall’s discovery that sparked a major gold rush. This early mining occurrence highlights colonial era activity prior to the well known 1848 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
James Marshall
Old Mill Youth Hostel at Ouse river site
The Old Mill, a seventeenth century structure on the River Ouse between Huntingdon and St Ives in England, operates as a youth hostel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Mill
Houghton Mill
Ouse
Huntingdon
St. Ives
England
Eskimo Chippewa Term Explained Signifies Eatists of Yaw Flesh
The term Eskimo derives from a Chippewa word meaning eaters of yaw flesh. They call themselves Inuit meaning people.
Americans Use Much Paper Compared With Russians
A report shows the average American uses his weight in paper annually while Russians consume under ten pounds per person, highlighting stark differences in consumption and lifestyle between the two nations.
Potlog contributes to scaffold timber support
The potlog is a short horizontal timber piece used to brace and support the flooring of a scaffold structure. It reinforces the scaffold by tying the floor planks to vertical standards, distributing load and maintaining stability during construction.
Oldest Chartered Copper Mine in Sweden Story
An oldest chartered industrial concern is the copper mine in Datecarlia Sweden. Owned by one family since 1220, its extensive excavations rival the Cheops pyramid. Collier's Weekly notes Asia’s vast land area but minority population share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Datecarlia
Sweden
Navy defines years of service for vessel types
Naval powers set exact service life for each craft type. After the allotted years, a vessel is over age. before that, she is under age.
Supervisors Proceed With Maintenance Payroll Ledger
Continued payroll listing for Maintenance department includes 3B W Husmann 121.25 George Hein 83.60 George Schlemme 3.30 John Boland 3.00 Chauncey Robinson and numerous other staff payments dated in September proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Sherman
Will Mead
William Welch
Dwight Pulver
Fred Carson
Henry E. Dirks
William Greem
John Holmes
Clarence Appleby
Hans Peterson
J. Kostal
John Koranda
William Ritenour
R. E. Chaplin
Gay McConaughy
C. F. Bock
Cale Walty
A. L. Wood
Raymond Huggans
Harald Waggoner
George Minnis
Anamosa Iowa Board of Supervisors Budget Session 1935
The Anamosa Iowa board of supervisors met in regular session with Chairman Holst and four supervisors present. A list of payments was read, totaling numerous local accounts. The budget session was postponed to 1:00 pm October 1st, and the meeting adjourned to September 12 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Holst
Harms
Russell
Shimerda
Mayberry
Geo. F. Specht
Jones County Supervisors Certify Court House Bond Vote
The Jones county Iowa board canvassed the September 10 1935 special election on building a court house at an estimated 165000 total cost with 71700 funded by a federal grant and 93300 by bonds. The measure passed with all five supervisors voting aye and none nay, adopting the resolution confirming the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Mayberry
Harris
Harms
Russell
Shimerda
Holst
Jones County
Iowa
Said
Jones
Jones county approves 1935 tax levy proposition results
The Jones County Board of Supervisors resolves that the September 10 1935 special election properly conducted produced 3366 votes for and 1023 against the Washington Wyoming de Wyoming proposal. The measure carries by majority and will be recorded and published as required.
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Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Towa
Court House
Washington Wayne
Wyoming
Minute Book
The
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XL. Ingwerson
Ralph Past
Fred Minney
Donald Wright
Carl Rickels
Willis Rickels
J. G. Thede
W. K. Monts
H. L. Klinefelter
William Minney
John Kavanaugh
Elmer Brokaw
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Pete Mundinger
A. W. Hackbarth
Harold Barlow
Robert Wilcox
Ralph Mead
Ralph Holmes
Burt Cummings
M. Raymond
Ray Seely
Howard Treland
Lester Ankney
Elmer Lathrop
Fred Weers
A. S. Bauserman
Earl Mayberry
Ralph Conley
Harry Moore
William Lynch
Lergh Lint
John Kuntaweiler
N.C. Holst
N. C. Holst
County of
Cunvass
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BE. M. Russell
Henry Shimerda
Specht
Cgiece
FL Specht
Anamosa IV
Cass
Castle Grove
Clay
Fairview
Greenfield
An Hale
Jackson
Lovell
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Bey
Eka
Alito
Buich
Buicks
Eact
RAL Motors
MecLaughlin Buick Company
Monticello, Iowa
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