Cows and Folks Lived in Same House in 1850 Visit Weekly Chronicle
A historic feature recounts life at the Schippers place near Howell station, detailing land purchases from 1892, prior log dwellings, and shifts to modern farming. It highlights Mrs. Schippers age, health, and skills, the family’s hog and poultry numbers, and memories of hoop skirts, corn bread, and rye coffee, alongside reminiscences of Holland heritage and early rural life. The article blends personal history with local lore and community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Schippers
Howell Station
Schippers
Dirk
Jacob Rouwert
John van Buren
H. H. Vanden Berg
Central College
Holland
Peter Driel
Pelin
Meyer Toom
Arie Toom
Old
Amsterdam
J. A. Toom
Scholte
Toom
Des Moines
Notice of Forfeiture in Marion County Land Contract
Notice to Isaac T. Maddy Emma Maddy and others of default on a November 1 1926 house sale contract as recorded in Marion County Iowa book 1 page 304 misc records The contract bound Nancy Maddy and Isaac T Maddy to sell and the other party to purchase the described real estate The description begins with the West eight acres of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and a starting point.
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Nancy Maddy
Isaac T. Maddy
Marion County
Iowa
Hmma Maddy
Goldie Maddy
Lizzie Maddy
Lois McVay
Matt McVay
Zella Rowland Simmons
Douglas Simmons
Herman Maddy
Helen Maddy
Leo Maddy
Elmer Maddy
Jennie Maddy
I. T. Maddy
Esate
Emma Maddy
Mart McVay
Recorder
Towit
North West
Proof of Will Hearing for Wm Van Gilst in Marion County
Notice filed in the Marion County Iowa District Court clerk’s office that the last will of Wm Van Gilst deceased will be heard during the February 1931 term on February 28 at the courthouse. Interested parties may appear. Conl. Remy, Clerk. Deputy L R Clements. Knoxville January 27, 1931. 5-7.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
S. H
T. B
Fordson Tractor
John Deere
John Deere Gang
Coal Creek Church
Joe H. Prine
Pennington & Mateer
Lester Butler
District Court of
Marion County
Wm. van Gilst
Conl. Remy
L. R. Clements
Knoxville
Tay
Jesus The Friend of Sinners Sunday School Lesson
International Sunday School Lesson by J A Lapham outlines Luke 7 36 50 and Romans 5 1 8 with key verses from First Timothy and Psalm 86 5 emphasizing Christ Jesus came to save sinners and God forgiving nature. The piece stresses thoughtful preparation and intelligent grading of lessons for effective teaching in Bible schools.
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Jesus Christ
Christ
J. A. Lapham
Jesus
Christ Jesus
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Indigestion Relief
A Minneapolis police officer notes past indigestion from pastries and credits Pape's Diapepsin with stopping heartburn gas belching and headaches. The ad urges readers to try the candy-like tablets for immediate relief and offers a free sample box.
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M. J. Czick
Wellown
Twenty- Third Ave
Minneapolis
Minn
Pape
le Wheeling W
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M. Toom
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de Bont
Pella
Keokuk
Mr. Toom
Mary Toom
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Mr. Sadler
T. V. Hart
Simon
James A. Francis
Fred Lautenbach
Dave Verought
Insurance Agency
S. C
Rhode Island
Shinn
J. H. Shinn
Cooperative Sale Barn
Eddyville
Co-Operative Sales Company
F. C. Reed
C. Powell
Dera
Sargent
John Wynberg
Plymouth Rocks
S.C
S. C. Anconas
B. J. Brom
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2Nd Street
Simplex Broader
Owa
General Motors
Chevrolet
B. Flint
White Way Auto:co
Main
Flint
Michigan
Alsodi
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