Local residents vanish into daily life notices and a wedding
Spotted in Sully and nearby areas are numerous social items. Airs McDonald family moved to Lynnville Mississippi area, Elsie Sampson visited by Dortha Van Ness and Doris Van Ness, and several others. Miss Tressie Van Wyk and Walter Vander Zyl wed at Henry Van Yk’s home, with reception. Vander Zyl to farm near Sully after March 1. Funeral for six month old Earl Jansen reported, following influenza illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Garnet Wisgerhof
Lorena
Dortha van Ness
Gertrude van Arkle
Doris van Ness
Nea
Freda Eldredge
Reva Elyn
Lela Eldredge
Elsie Sampson
Alma Halbloom
Ruth Briggs
Wm. Lanser
Henry van Wyk
Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines
Jake Loverman
Tressie van Wyk
Walter Vander Zyl
Henry Ven
Sully
L. A. Brunating
First Reformed Church
Misa Wilma van *Wyk
Frina van Wyk
Marie Maasdam
Vander Zy
John Kling
Edna Shelly
Newton
Adam Kling
Bruce Pe
Community Church
Erma Wisgerhof
Gertrude Vander Pol
Ee Peter Rozendaal
Vaner Pol
Robert Butin
Galesburg
Brank
Bran
Mary Brand
Rhykick
Bennie Rhykock
Rochester
Miss Gertrude
Arthur Vander Pol
Gertrude
Harry Boars
A. G. Boat
Aton Terpestra
Francesa Harthorn
Albert Buitenwerf
L. C. Briggs
Grinnell
Henry Kiyn
Abe Kline
Robert Castorf
Castorf
Ben
Gysbert
Otley Child Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Cecil Otley eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Sath Niemansverdriet suffered an acute appendicitis attack last saturday. She was taken to Ma haska Bounty hospital at Oskaloosa for immediate surgery and is recovering well. Her mother remains in Oskaloosa with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil
Sath Niemansverdriet
Mahaska Bounty Hospital
Oskaloosa
John Neerbos
Polyclinic
Des Moines
Arnold Klein
Arie Klyn
Gerrit Klyn
Ase
Seth Niemansverdriet
Martin van Pearsum
Prairie City
John Breen
N. van Baren
R. V. McKeever
Betty
Ralph Frazer
Newton
Mr. Frazer
McKeevers
Lloyd Frazer
Frazer
G. Klyn
van Buren
Gerrit Vander Wiel
Vander Wiet
A. L. Renaud
Pella
Otley
Maggie~Wonda
Jake van Nulzen
Mr. Scippers
G Brower
Fairmount
van Dusseldorp
Mr. van Nulzen
John Vander Baard
J. B. Vriezelaar
Henry Vriezelaar
Rene Lille
John Stineman
Mary Perry
Robert Kaldenberg
Mesdamea Margaret
Bess van Zee
Will Vriezelaar
Frank Tilma
Marion County Board approves multiple county payrolls and transfers
The Board of Supervisors met to approve per diem and mileage for numerous county employees and officials. They also approved payments, suspended a few appointments, and authorized actions regarding road petitions and a budget transfer, with adjournment noted for February 5 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Reid
Elaima
Peter
Chester
Hunt
Work
Andis Hall Work
Dixie
Gebhardt
Encerte
Ae Sclal
Sal ‘Batten
Sadie Batten
Wehoda
Ralph Amos
Koopman Et al
H. A. Taggart
Agra
Worl Court House
Ben Thomass
Court House
Vancomebrok Bros
Css
James Cotter
Aoe
Price State
Hope
C. Carson State
Mag Parrot & Sons Co
Knoxville Journal Pan
Cs MT. Bridges
Chubby Zylstra
Metcalf
M. Rogers & Son Snow
J. W
Soldiers’ Relief Commission
Cceceseneerseneeseens
Ed. M. Workman
Bere of Supervisors
Marion Coun
Iowa
E. Hardin
Knoxville Township
Votin
Gencome
H. B. Clark
Pablovins
C. W. Verought
H. Clark
Reynolds
Marion County
Aaid County
Sn Ang
Board of
Marion Counowa
Severnibar
Fred
Hall
Porm Tysero
Local Commerce List With Several Small Transactions
A fragmented ledger style item lists diverse purchases and receipts from multiple firms. Entries include coal, grist, clothing, repairs, and household supplies with amounts ranging around a few dollars and cents. Names such as Wright, Zenith, IMC, Marked Sa Co, and Latimer Bros appear among scattered place-like references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laypacton ii i S.ate Si
Sa Co
Dickuwean
Hottie Erentecas
Strasburger “Clothing
Sd Davnsbabbichjegsskilsec Sha
T Beaman Anes Repair Co
Latimer
Prices From Ancient Market Quotation 1864
The New Sharon Star reports a general market quotation from John B. Valle & Co. dated St. Louis May 26 1864. Items include pork 2 per 100 pounds whiskey 2.50 per barrel hay 0.85 per 100 pounds cattle 12 per head sheep 2.50 head horses 10 to 12 per head corn 1.20 to 1.30 per bushel data 0.88 to 0.95 per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Sharon
John B. Valle & Co
General Commission
St. Louis
Veterans' Bureau to Inspect Knoxville Hospital Plan
Gen. Frank T. Hines, director of the veterans bureau, will visit Des Moines and Knoxville to review conditions at Knoxville veterans hospital. McMahon reports the Knoxville site houses 186 patients over capacity and proposes transferring 125 mild and paroled cases to Marshalltown Iowa Soldiers Home. He urges 260 government cottages at Marshalltown for families, arguing daily family visits aid recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Hines
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Des Moines
Knoxville
C. C. Dowell
Hines
Salt Lake City
Denver
Omaha
McMahon
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Minnesota
South Dakota
Marshalltown
State Board of Control
Death by own action in mercy death debate in papers
A fragment reflects on a Colorado case where a man killed his wife then himself labeled mercy death. It questions bravery versus cowardice, cites mental illness worries, and ponders whether professionals could have helped the wife recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Hotel Satsn
Fragmentary 19th Century Legal Note Missing Context
A distorted OCR fragment mentions a case or dispute between persons possibly labeled B and George Henry. The text is garbled with unclear actions or outcomes, rendering specifics, dates, and involved parties unreadable. No verifiable facts or names beyond those two tokens can be confirmed.
The Dollar Illusion and the Value of Money
Lucile Schwilek argues in Parsons College Editorial Class that the dollar’s value is unstable and tied to fixed weight concepts of gold. She cites Irving Fisher and critiques the idea of a constant dollar, noting bread prices and economic shifts to illustrate the illusion of monetary permanence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving ‘Fisher
Hia
Lucile Schwilek
Parsons College
How Ohio and Texas Received Their Names
The Buckeye state called from the rinepal river, once named for its beautiful river. A tale of Texas name origins claims a Spaniard and Indians miscommunicated, with supposed meaning of good friends. The Indians said Ha sinai, but the story suggests a naming mix up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Texas
Buckeye
India
Hasinai
Fragmented plea seeks debt relief in old word plea
A damaged note pleads for debt relief in archaic terms, hoping for mercy and a solution. The fragment hints at financial trouble and a request to settle obligations with gentleness, reflecting a historic tone and personal struggle.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Spisial
Fred O. Hall
Veterans’ Bureau
George Henry
Rae Bay
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Anconas
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