Local social notes span Bloomfield to Albia and Moravia
DPT Tes Mr and Mrs Delmar Wilson and numerous families are listed visiting relatives in Centerville Moulton Albia Moravia and nearby towns. The notes mention arrivals departures and social events including meetings at Kendall Place Albia and a PEO luncheon in Moulton. Visitors include Miss Nancy Ellis of Cincinnati Rev C L Ellis and families from Duluth Otumboa Des Moines Mt Pleasant and Mitchellville. Local trips to St Louis and Illinois accompany routine family gatherings and bridge games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar Wilson
Bloomfield
H. E. Watts
Centerville
Wm. Laws
Fanchen Winsler
Moulton
J .W. Halden
B. S. Staley
Deloris
Harriet Lee Main
Indianola
Bussey
Grover Lathrop
Cleveland
Ohio
J. H. Lathrop
Fred Hammond
George Hammond
Iconium
G. B. Johnson
J. E. Sharp
von Tracy
Deg Moines
C. C. Coulson
Maud Harris
Helen Banyard
Wilton, Jr
Des Moines
Harris
Moravia
John Kinion
Albia
Hall Swaim
Newburn
Iowa
Frank Swaim
Birdie Main
Stella Carter
Main
Opal
St. Joseph Hospital
Emil Halden
Iowa Wesleyan College
Lester Brain
Clyde Triebswetter
Hob Triebswetter
Frank Cooper
Margaret Lou
Roy Oughton
A. C. Cooper
Billie Cooper
J. Lovell
Paul Lovell
Lincoln
Nebr
Clifford Lovell
Rochester
Johnson
Mayo Clinic
Thurston Seeks More Space Over Murals For Farm Extension
The Keokuk County News recalls Congressman Thurston’s remarks from a House Committee debate on murals for post offices and public buildings. He reportedly preferred enlarging post office space for the agricultural extension division over installing murals, reflecting his grounded stance amid national trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney
Thurston
House Committee
Associated Press
Agricultural Extension Division
Farm Extension Division
Iowa
Washington, D. C
Lloyd Thurston
Keokuk County
Unlucky Day Friday 18th Ends Ranger’s Hunt
An Old Ranger in Yellowstone recalls a Friday the 18th mishap full of misfortune. He describes hunting quail but killing six more, a drowning deer, trout spilling from boots, and a lost suspender button causing a rabbit’s death, all leading to admitting it was his unlucky day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Park
Western Newspaper Union
Smoke Telegraph Early Signal System Described
A historical note explains how smoke signals formed early day communication. It details how fire and smoke indicated danger or friendship, and how North American Indians used alternating covering and uncovering to create puff sequences telegraphing messages across distances.
The Clepsydre Signal System of Ancient Greece
Describes an ancient water clock signaling device the clepsydra used by Clepsydre Aeneas TucUcuy circa 350 B C Two identical cylindrical vessels fed by water with marked rods and scroll messages Each station signals with torches to start and stop water flow synchronized by raised marks and sunk rods
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeneas TucUcuy
Rustic Water Mills Still Exist In Iowa
The article surveys Iowa's remaining rustic water mills, noting Sageville’s mill as perhaps the oldest, and Motor in Clayton County as a rugged picturesque site. It also references early mills from 1829 on the Yellow River and mentions local social notes about visits, bridge games, and family travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Holland
New England
J. A. Swisher
Yellow River
Jefferson Davis
Motor
Turkey River
Clayton County
Unionville Social and Church News Highlights
Unionville reports weekend visits from families in Trenton and Cleveland. The Utopian club met for a program on Famous Women with Lois Ransom as leader, followed by refreshments. Welcome back to Rev. C W Kocher and wife at the M E Church as pastor. members praised church activities and spiritual growth. Local gatherings featured a cooperative luncheon and a gift presentation from the Ladies Aid for the Kocher family. Visitors included Dr Welle Jo Ann of Sully and George Houlette of St Charles. other names mention a busy week of church and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Gates
Doris
Trenton
Frank Gates
J. G. Vanatta
Ottumwa
J. N. Ware
Utopian Club
P. A. Bair
Luemma Ransom
Floyd Hornaday
Cleveland
Ohio
William Underwood
M. E. Church
C. W. Kocher
Kocher
H. P. Sanders
A. 3
Dukes
Welle
Jo Ann
Sully
Iowa
Irene Shawver
George Houlette
St. Charles
Ows
Will Walter
Claud Underwood
Thomas Thompson
Centerville
Raymond Commer
Jackie
Marvin Leon
Belknap
Fred Davis
James Davis
Brighton
Colo
Paul Davis
Joe Simpson
Alcatrez
Calif
H. L. Dukes
Udell
Laura Roach
Troy
Kansas
Jane Asures
Ruth Glasson
Blakesburg
Classified Apples For Sale In Missouri And Iowa
Classified notes list Jonathan and Pippin apples for land Missouri and Iowa. Prices per bushel range from 1.50 to 3.00 with handpicked fruit. Various farm items offered including corn seed, livestock, lumber, stove pipe, pallets and beds. Listings include owners Ralph B. Davis Walter Gideon Burdette Ward H K Smith Mrs J J Hicks Mrs Ivan Chamberlain J L Johnson and others. Wording reflects early 20th century classifieds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan
Missouri
Ralph B.davis
Walter Gideon
Moravia
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. A. Smith
Mitchellville
S Ban Bal Rubber Footwear
H. G. Broshar & Son
Dr. Hess
Hagan
J. H. Sutter
Ernfold
Saak
Canada
N. G. Wilson
Progressive Club
Rollie McDonough
W. C. Main
Unionville
Chet Broshar
Forest Hiatt
Knoxville
Pulleta
Burdette Ward
H. K. Smith
Best Offer
J. J. Hicks
Rhode Island
Ivan Chamberlain
J. L. Johnson
Segaon
G. C. Daiphond
D. Cc
South Iowa
West Side Square
Centerville, Iowa
Mr. Glog
Old Man Gloom
Mr. Sunshine
Mr. World
M. Payne
Gluyas Williams
Junior
Finney
Ted O'Loughlis
Evar
Osborne
The
Moravia Union
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