Neighborhood News from New Sharon Iowa
Neighborhood notices report varios items from residents including Jacob Vander Hart missing school due to a cold, visits between Vander Molen and Van Roekel families, a Christian Reformed church program, and a pastor's surprise party. Local illness and weather affect attendance. a Stewie sale draws Peoria residents. Vander Melen buys a pony for sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Vander Hart
Marinus Vander Hart
Martin Vander Molen
Ben Vander Molen
Harry van Roekel
Christian Reformed Church
Young People’s Society
Christian Reforme Church
Marion Vander Werp
Gertrude Bennink
de Vries
Jacob Dahm
Pella
Martin Strek
Martin van der Melen
Cecil de Vries
Peoria
Stewie
Martin Vander Melen
S. de Vries
Jake de Vries
Prairie City
Dirk van Veen
T. Vander Hoek
John Veenstra
John Vos
New Sharon
Iowa
Local gatherings and births mark Harvey community weekend
Sunday dinner gatherings at Sully and Har vey highlight visits by Lem Durham family and others. A 8½ pound boy was born January 15 to James De Zwart and wife, with Lizzie Wichart assisting. Farmers Union Local 1103 met at William Verros home but cold weather limited attendance to seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem Durham
M. van Ness
Sully
Tunis Verros
Millard
Harvey
Dave van Steenis
Huber van Steenis
J. D. van Zante
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
J. P. Durham
Arzie Durham
Arzie
Lizzie Wichart
Pella
Farmers Union Local 1103
William Verros
J. W. Adair
Verros
Castoria: trusted remedy for infants and restless nights
A nostalgic ad praising Castoria as a universal baby remedy. It touts colic relief, constipation help, and diarrhea control with a safe, doctor recommended stance. Emphasizes daily use, readiness, and popularity among mothers and druggists.
Lunch Gathered At Arsie Durham Home
A small social gathering was held at the home of Arsie Durham on February 19. Attendees enjoyed a good lunch and a cool toned atmosphere.
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Arsie Durham
Death of Mrs M Aalbers at Otley prompts funeral attendance
Mrs M Aalbers of Otley died last Friday evening after years of suffering, aged a few months over 62. She leaves a large family of eight sons and eight daughters and many relatives. Funeral services were held Monday at the Otley Reformed Church with several pastors in attendance. Various local residents and relatives visited and expressed condolences as the community consoled the family amid the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Aalbers
Otley
Otley Reformed Church
R. D. Douwstra
H. J. Pietenpoofella
Grooters
A. D. Mohr
Monroe
Aalbers
Pella
H. Jaarsma
Dan Hoogenakker
H. van Ginkel
Ed van Ginkel
O. van Speren
William van Speren
Anne Beyer
Des Moines
James Vanden Baard
Will de Vries
Anna Dykstra
Des Moines to host 1930 State Spelling Bee finals
The Des Moines Register announces the 1930 statewide spelling bee for Iowa. County champions from grades five through eight will meet in Des Moines on Saturday afternoon April 30 to determine the state champion and award prizes that include a free trip to Washington for the winner and teacher, plus certificates, medals, and cash prizes for top spellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Washington
Des Moines
Des Moines Man Patents Airplane Vent System
John F. Berry of Lewis Iowa received a patent for an auxiliary sustaining and propelling apparatus. Air is drawn through top fuselage vents by a rear fan then expelled bottom to boost lift. Vent openings can be closed from the pilot seat. Other Iowa patentees include Harry Dixon Pella Frank Graham Ottumwa Marion Henry Fort Madison Reed Jacobs Graettinger and Edward Johnson Fort Madison on rolling screens bottle coolers lubricating devices cream separators and pen mounts.
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Des Moines
John F. Berry
Lewis
Iowa
Bair, Freeman & Sinclair
Patent and Trademark Attorneys
Berry
Harry Dixon
Pella
Frank M. Graham
Ottumwa
Marion J. Henry
Potash Industry Progress Amid Europe Import Reliance
The United States pushes rapid growth of a domestic potash industry while continuing to spend about 18 million dollars annually on European imports. The note highlights a strategic shift and ongoing dependence on foreign sources for this critical chemical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
War Vets May Seek Homestead Farm Under Act
Walter Kester of Merion county court informs World War II veterans of a homesteading option under lands restored to entry in Colorado. Preference applies March 5 to June 8 1980, with filing fees 16 22 and 34 dollars for 160 320 and 640 acres. Residence and cultivation rules vary by service length, with credits for wounds and disabilities. Nearby towns Fruita Atchee and Dragon serve as posts. veterans may request circulars from Kester for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Chronicle
Walter Kester
Merion
Dio Blanco
Colorado
West Douglas
West
Fruita
Atchee
Dragon
Utah
Rock Island President Optimistic For 1930
James E. Gorman president of the Rock Island lines delivers a New Year message to patrons and employees. He says 1930 will be significant for American industry and railroads with Rock Island leading in meeting the era’s opportunities. The railroad marked its most prosperous year in 1929 with top records in eight of twelve months.
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James E. Gorman
Rock Island Lines
Rock Island
Middle Western
United States
Housewife Profit By Act Advocated By Denman
The Maryland event highlights C B Denman of the Federal Farm Board arguing the Agricultural Marketing Act benefits housewives and farmers alike. He urges marketing control to reduce waste, secure stable prices and ensure products meet consumer demand with attractive packaging and fair price. He cites live stock shipments and price disparities to illustrate distribution inefficiencies.
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C. B. Denman
Federal Farm Board
Maryland Agricultural Society
Maryland Farm Bureau Federation
Baltimore
Denman
Farm Board
St. Louis
Mar
Shes Tevesen
Mr. Denman
Wabash Time Table Howell Iowa Limited
Des Moines Keokuk and Eldon routes listed with passenger and local freight services. Daily schedules show trains 472 473 474 475 476 478 with times and departure rules. Local freights carry passengers and shipments must be at station by 5:00 p.m. the prior day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Keokuk
Eldon
Wabash
Howell
Iowa
Fragmentary freight and passenger notes from Marvey area
Unclear OCR yields scattered items: local freights at seventy, passenger passages from Howe, times near 00 and 1700. Text is incomplete and lacks coherent events or names.
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Marvey
Howe Ik
Hever Fom for That Time At Beecher Stowe
Fragmentary note mentions tide timing and references Beecher and Stowe. The readable parts suggest a brief time marker tied to a tide, with names Beecher and Stowe appearing as context. No clear event or outcome is established in the legible text.
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Beecher
Stowe
Disappointed Patron Seeks Refunds for Lost Money
A patron expresses dissatisfaction over refunds for money lost, alleging mishandling and requesting resolution. The complaint underscores financial loss and calls for corrective action from the involved establishment.
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Irene Bordoni
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Cooperative Sale
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Co-Operative Sales Company
F. C. Reed
C, Powell
Rock Island Train Service
Ite
Citi
Tiel
Patchane
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