Local Notes From Leighton and Surroundings
Egrets visit. Miss Jane Bos and Miss Anna Van der Ploeg travel. Rev. McDowell aids Cenral. Mrs. Warren and children visit from Pella. Miss Irma invited to handkerchief shower. many locals attend Knoxville Old Soldiers Reunion. Des Moines trips and Oskaloosa students noted. a fatal umbrella accident claims Percy Kolthof of Montrose. funeral arrangements set at Alton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa Ierald
J. L. Warren
Pella
N. Beman
Henry de Gooyers
Percy Kolthof
Montrose
Sioux City Tribune
Percy Kolthoff
Kolthof
Kolthol
Kotholf
Sioux Falls
Alton
Reformed Church
Wm. Koltof
Percy
Harry Brotsma
Baptists Picnic Draws Large Crowd Despite Threatening Weather
A Baptist picnic last Thursday drew a large turnout with many children enjoying a river swim. Parents watched from the bank as tables were set in picnic style and women managed the meal for the hungry crowd. The event was warmly remembered by attendees and enthusiasts anticipate it again next year.
Knoxville Gas Company Displays Wide Range of Gas Burners
The Knoxville Gas Company showcases gas burner displays at Vander wilt Kamerick and Co's big windows. In seven weeks of operation the firm has sold and installed over 80 gas ranges with all units delivering good satisfaction, according to the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Gas Company
Vanderwilt, Kamerick & Co
Actal
Journal
Iowa Pride Draws Crowd to St Louis World Fair
The passage notes a statewide interest in the Louisiana Purchase Exposition with Iowans visiting St Louis to see the fair. It highlights Iowa's strong display across departments and pride in state exhibits, implying Iowa ranks among the first in showcasing its products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Towa
Iowa Exhibit Showcases Dairy Pride and Corn Trophies
In the Palace of Horticulture 4000 Town apples and later plums and peaches are arranged. The Palace of Agriculture highlights Iowa dairy progress with butter models including John Stewart, the father of the modern creamery. A central pavilion exhibits grain varieties and farming methods, featuring a corn stalk with roots spanning fifty two feet to teach deep cultivation’s impact. Three corn trophies, silver and gold, honor top ten ears. A pipe organ greets visitors at the main landing, with recitals by Mason Slade and Anna Larrabe. Governor leads the commission in promoting the exhibit, with Mrs. Conway and the Larrabee family aiding hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace of Horticulture
New York
Ozarks
Palace of Agriculture
Towa
Steve
John Stewart
Ames
Town College of Agriculture
Iowa
Wallace Farmer
Whiting
Larrabee
Mason Slade
Anna Larrabe
Conway
Towans
Janitor McCord Engaged to Paint 110-Foot Knoxville Standpipe
Norace Greely McCord the court house assistant janitor and ex-balconist agrees to repaint Knoxville waterworks standpipe. The 110 foot high 12 foot diameter vessel will receive interior and exterior coats from a floating rope scaffold system inside the rising column, risking dangerous entrapment if obstructions occur. The city council awarded a $100 contract to McCord for the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norace Greely McCord
Court House
McCord
Horace
Special Summer Rates to St Paul and Minneapolis via Chicago Great Western
One fare plus 50 cents for the round trip. Tickets on sale August 6 to 11 inclusive. Good returning until August 26. For further information apply to any Great Western Agent or J. P. Elmer, G. B.A., Chicago, Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Minn
Chicago Great Western Railway
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
G. B.A
Chicago, Ill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Egrets
Jane Bos
Leighton
P. I. McDowell
Jedrick
Cenral
Anna van der Ploeg
Mrs. Cochrane
Harvey News
Emmel
Herman Rietveld
Pleasantville
Jacob Todd
J. A. Young
Knoxville
Old Soldiers
Orissa Veenstra
Des Moinse
Bess Johnson
Irma
Sturday
Cedar Rapids
Republican
Mrs. Wm. Klein
Monroe
James Jansma
Luke Vander Linden
Des Moines
Jausmas
Mrs. Persons
Harvey
Tri-County Press
Garrit de Haas
Oskaloosa
Helen
Havel de Haan
N.C. Newers
Winterset
D. van Zantes
Jennie Kuyper
Etta van Spanckeren
Anna Vander Ploeg
Anna \eemstra
Martha Firth
Oskaloosa Herald
Sylin Platt Sylvia Platt
Elizbeth Grandia
Avice Veenschoten
Leon Reuyers
Cornelia de Cook
Morris van Ilelden
J. S. Rhynsburger & Co
P. Be.o
Sioux County
Merald
Veenman
Geo. H. Douwstra
Gerrude C. de Jong
M. Hospers
Orange City
Jake Sospers
Poco
Buck-Eye
American Jr
American Camera Mfg, CO
St. Paul St
Rochester, N. Y
Baptist
Knoxville Gas Company Busy
Vander ZylBros
Ayers
Ayer
Pomeroy
Appleton
John
van Hemert’s
Henry M. Langerak
U.S
Tod
Ozark Ginseng CO
Joplin
Empire
Empire Dream Separator
Bloomfield
N.J
Chicago
Klein & Co
D.W. Wilkes
C. E. Martin
Wormhoudt
A. Haselbarth
Wormhoudt's
Dr. King
Minnesota
Coles Seed Store
Fifth Avenue
N. B
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