Harry Worth Auctioneer for 32 Years in Monroe
Weekly column notes Harry Worth an auctioneer with 32 years in the business based in Monroe. It recalls his early work with Marion Porter, changes in sales, a memory of large cattle and hogs sales in 1904 1905, and his carpentry past. Also mentions cold sale days and his view on brisk bidding. A historian tone on local life and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Worth
Autioneer
Mr. Worth
Marion Porter
T. van Zante
Worth
Mercury
Visits With Friends on the Farm in Iowa Chronicle
A long narrative recounts visits with Rev. Moser and local families in Monroe and Oley Iowa. It notes Moser’s Swiss origins and path to ministry, his honesty lessons, and family stories including his son Walter in San Francisco. The piece also highlights local residents Arie Waardhuizen and Van Haaften families, farm life changes, and historical weather notes and Mesquakie predictions.
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Moser
Sven
Des Moines
Rev. Moser
Agai
A. T
A. D. van Houweling
van Houwelings
Fasher
Mr. van Haatten
A. D. van Haatten
North Main Street
Marion
Monroe
David
M. de Reus
van Haatten
Arie Waardhuizen
Holland
Mr. Waardhuizen
Gerald Gosselink
Merry Wives of Reno at Rivola Oskaloosa Saturday
The Warner Bros comedy Merry Wives of As y comes to Rivola theatre in Oskaloosa for three days starting Saturday July 16. Hugh B c ous Glenda ow stars as a sheep farmer whose primadonna is Eloi the Iamb, with a plot about neglecting his wife for sheep and the humorous escapades that follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Wives of Reno
Rivola
Oskaloosa
Hugh
Eloi
God Cares For Elijah Lesson Summary
Elijah stands before Ahab delivering God’s drought warning, then is fed by ravens and later sustained by a widow. After Carmel’s victory he flees Jezebel, despondent, but an angel strengthens him, revealing God’s tender care and renewing his purpose for greater work.
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Ahab
Israel
Jezebel
Baal
Elijah
God
Jehovah
Dreath
Cheroth
Mt. Carmel
Jezreel
Beersheba
Horeb
Tama Indians Predict Rain Fulfills Iowa Weather Lore
Mesquakie tribal leaders and elders in Tama Iowa claimed rain would occur between the full moon and last quarter. Reports confirm showers across Iowa in late June and early July, including Davenport's 1.20 inches and Alta’s 2.65 inches, as observers note the full moon phase and the tribe’s long held forecast.
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Tama
Iowa
Towa
Young Bear
Tama Reservation
Davenport
Waterloo
Me-Ne-To-We-Si
Register
Alta
Inwood
Sam Siik
Peter Morgan
Porterville Social Notes Touching Local Visits
Mr Henry Van Gene spent an evening with Mr and Mrs Dirk Goemaat Mrs Andrew Hoekstra and sons Donald Waverne and Claire of Riehland and Mr and Mrs Ger Hoekstra of Pella visited with Mr and Mrs Will Monster and family last Thursday. Mrs W A Jansen and Mrs Cornie Van Den Baard and son Norman attended the Farmers Up ton Ladies Auxiliary meeting in Pella Inst Tuesday afternoon. Miss Mabel Go home arrived Saturday after a five weeks visit in the home of Mr and Mrs John Hughes and family and her brother Joby near Marland Nebraska. She also visited the Black Tills and later Misses Dorothy Goemant Anna and Cornelia Van Gene visited with Mrs Abraham De Zwarte all day Tuesday. Mrs Will Monster and daughter Mary Jane called at the home of Mrs W A dansen last Sunday afternoon.
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van Haaften
Leighton
Klein
John Willemsen
Andrew Hoekstra
Donald, Waverne
Claire
Riehland
Ger Hoekstra
Pella
Will Monster
W. A. Jansen
Cornie van den Baard
Norman
Farmers Upton Ladies
Mabel
John Hughes
Joby
Marland
Nebraska
Thal
Dorothy’ Goemant
Anna and
Cornelia van Gene
Abraham de Zwarte
Mary Jane
W. A.dansen
Harry Dixon Patent Course Rol Screen Unit
Harry Dixson of Pella received U S patent 1 908 404 for a Rollscreen Unit. The device features a rolling screen in a top mounted casing guided by side elements with a bottom bar to hold it. Application filed February 1934. patent assigns to the Rosscreen Company of Pella.
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Harry Dixson
Pella
U States Patent Office
Robert M. St. Paul
Huw
Disson
Tugwell To Tug Away At Coming Iowa State Fair
Rex G. Tugwell, a key Roosevelt brain trust member and Undersecretary of Agriculture, will headline Farm Bureau Day at the Iowa State Fair on August 27. Officials announced plans including a principal address, introduction to crowds, and amplified sound for large attendance. The fair will feature extensive farm exhibits, a grain rising championship, 4-H events, a statewide livestock show, and other Bureau projects across 35 counties. The Dionne quintuplets weighed within three quarters of an ounce of 16 pounds on their 39th day.
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Des Moine Iown
Spe
Rex G. Tugwell
Roosevelt
Tugwell
Chas. Hearst
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Aso
Farm Bureau
Towa
Agriculture
Six killed in Amsterdam riot as tanks quell protests
In Amsterdam Holland six persons died Saturday and many were wounded as police and army units battled unemployed rioters. Tanks and armored cars crushed barricades while looters gathered in streets and first aid stations operated for the injured. Police claimed Communist incitement and joined the revolt, amidst three days of escalating protests over a municipal dole cut.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Dole
Rock Island Time Table Eastbound and Westbound
Passenger numbers 475 and 474 listed with departure times 4 15 p m and 9 14 p m for eastbound and local trains with 5 14 p m and 11 05 p m shown for westbound, indicating schedule details for the Rock Island line.
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Rock Island
Hearing on Beady Bennett tax reduction exemption sought
Notice to taxpayers of Marion County Iowa hearing at 10:00 a m on August 6 1984 at Knoxville Court House regarding exemption under Beatty Bennett tax reduction law as needed to levy one mill for Emergency Fund and budget support objections may be filed in writing or orally in the State Comptroller office dated July 2 1934 signed Gerald W Paardekooper County Auditor
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Court House
Knoxville
Towa
Board of Supervisors
Marion County
Iowa
Beatty-Bennett
State Comptroller
Town
Gerald W. Paardekooper
Mrs Samuel Insult Supports Husband Amid Media Interest
Mrs. Samuel Insult, wife of the former utilitarian, declared she was ready to do anything to help her husband. Reporters and cameramen arrived Friday as she endured a splitting headache amid attention over the case.
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Samuel Insult
Lemons for Rheumatism Bring Joyous Relief
An advertisement touts a lemon juice mixture sold as the REV PRESCRIPTION to relieve rheumatism and neuritis. It promises low cost, a two week trial, money back if not improved, and lists druggists as sellers.
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R. R. Moser
D. van Haaften
Mrs. Waardhuizen
Raoul Re, Moser
Sidney
Switzerland
America
Old Country
Oley
Aric Waardhuizen
Aric
Gerrit
Waardhuizen
John Waardhuizen
Faddyville
Vander Kamp
J. W. Bakker
Govert Hackett
Jacob Vander Kamp
Tankelma
Fred
John Lankelma
G.A. Stout
Weather Bureau
Estherville
Fort Dodge
Town Falls
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Hugh B Cous Glenda Ow
Mr. Farmer
United Paint & Body Co
Franklin van Gorp
Federal Land Bank
IM. D. Taylor
Sec
Treas
Clark Taylor
Act
Diesair Oskaloosa
Cook & Sox
Porterville
Henry van Gene
Dirk Goemaat
Florsheims
Steven's
Steppers
Steven
Jana
Enna Jetticks
Cut In
Wabash
Howell
Acal
Mskalooossa
Hamm Auto
Tae Nash
G. Gillette
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