News of Nearby Towns Highlights and Personal Visits
Mrs Mark Shaw and Miss Jennie Fennema traveled to Des Moines last Wednesday for tonsil removal. The local school election totals were thirty six with R B Hendershot newly elected to the board. J H Cochrane and F B Kingdon were reelected as treasurer. Local residents were guests at multiple homes during the week. Dr Paine of Otley moved into the former Billingsley rooms and residence. a four year old at the John Donahay home suffered lockjaw. Will Walters, a Rock Island postal clerk, was isolated in Des Moines for smallpox. A public school incident in Albia involved a German-leaning instructor and a counter-protest by Leon Battig of Milwaukee resulting in paint and admonishment to leave town.
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The
Mirror
Mark Shaw
Jennie Fennema
Des Moines
Shaw
R. B. Hendershot
J. H. Cochrane
F. B. Kingdon
Tommy Livingston
W M. Livingston
Percy
Sam Minnick
Dr. Paine
Otley
Dr. Billingsley
Billingsleys
T. DeWeif
Leighton
John Wynders
Wm, Brunia
Mra. Halleman
Monroe
Brunias
B. J. van Rees
Frederice
Barnes City
F. B. Bukford
Pella
John Donahay
Will Walters
Rock Island
Will
Eddyville
Albia
O. H. Oswald
Leon Battig
Milwaukee
Oswald
Prairie City Social Notes Include Visits and Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J Van Baale returned to Pella after visiting Mr and Mrs Murray Ten Hagen. Martin Van Peursum came from Pella to visit his father William Van Peursum. Mr and Mrs G Van Dusseldorp and children Gertrude and Leo were Leighton visitors late last week. Miss Dickie Van Zante Otley visits relatives Mr and Mrs B Van Zante. Mr and Mrs Bos celebrated a silver wedding anniversary with many presents. Delegates from Pella Oskaloosa and others attended the Young People Society festival at the Christian Reformed church.
New Sharon Residents Travel and Local Updates
Mrs Henry Van Gorp of Oskaloosa visits sister Mrs Garda Hinze while Mr and Mrs John Straughn visit in Pella. Jno DeSwenck family return to Pella after visiting. Nellie DeGooyer heads home to Pella after a G Ver Steegh visit. Mrs Tom Hite and Mrs McIntyre of Pella visit brother Roy McIntyre in Storm Lake. Weyers and Andeweg return home to Pella after a visit. A J Hollebrands redecorates his drug store giving a neat, modern look. Peoria Auxiliary Red Cross reports January February work totals: 660 9x9 compresses 490 4x8 compresses 790 1 yard strips 44 5 yard strips 80 3 yard rolls 75 wipes 19 sweaters 24 wristlets 24 socks and 1 scarf.
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Henry van Gorp
Oskaloosa
Garda Hinze
John Straughn
Pella
Tom Hite
McIntyre
Roy McIintyre
Storm Lake
Mra. Weyers
Mr. Andeweg
Jack Andeweg
Andeweg
A. J. Hollebrands
Local visit notes from Eddville Tribune
Mrs H Slings of Leighton visited over Sunday to see her daughter Mrs John Wynberg. F Brunia returned home last Friday after visiting his son Will Brunia on the farm.
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the Tribune
Knoxville and Des Moines Residents Visit Relative News
Knoxville residents and visiting kin are listed with numerous families from Knoxville and nearby towns. Names include Anna Dicky, George Dennis, Mrs Thompson, Ward Dillon, James McNulty, J Bayless family, John Holst, Ed Holst, T Kootwyk, Mrs Kilootwyk, Paul Hollenbeck, Jesse Hollenbeck, Lowell Hollenbeck, Camp Dodge soldiers, Mrs Frank Nidiver, W A Lyman, Mrs Ernest Frost, Harald Lyman, and David Robinson Jr, with notes on service, travel, smallpox, and a serious injury from a slate fall at Red Rock Ming Melcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Dicky
Knoxville
Des Moines
George Dennis
Thompson
Harvey
J. Bayless
Dennis
Bayless
Ward Dillon
James McNulty
Ohio
Norfolk
Dillon
John Holst
Pella
Mahaska County
Manly Smith
Beacon
0. M. Darner
Oskaloosa
Mra
Kilootwyk
Phil Schmidt
Paul
Jesse Hollenbeck
Camp Dodge
Hollenbeck
Jesse
Lowell
352D Field Hospital Corps
House of
Frank
W. A. Lyman
Charles Chester
Ernest Frost
Lyman
J. B. Lyman
Tracy
Harold Lyman
Camp Cody
Harald Ias
David Robinson, Jr
Melcher
Fee
Some Little Bug Poem Warns of Foodborne Woe
A humorous verse warns that microbes lurk in foods and drinks from water to oysters to vegetables. It links common dishes like cucumber and corn to illness, mentions ptomaine poisoning, and playfully suggests onions or dumplings will lead to burial. The poem lampoons dietary fears with vivid, comical peril.
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Angela
Des Moines Victims Of Dray Accident Include Elderly Settler
The report details injuries from a dray accident near Doctor Robert's office. A woman suffered a crushed breast and lung injury, taken to a Des Moines hospital that evening. Isaac Cooley, 72, fell from a dray, fracturing his arm and injuring his shoulder, with swelling hindering assessment. The elderly man faces potential permanent disability.
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Des Moines
Isaac Cooley
Point Mear
Robert
Cooley
We Beat Lincoln Sixth Grade In Hardball
The Lincoln sixth graders refused to play until March 13. Seventh graders Will Den Hartog Bennie Hoeksma Martin Naaktgeboren Lawrence Van Rhee nen Harold Sroem Francis Dykstra formed a partial lineup and won 27 to 13. Naaktgeboren hit two home runs Den Hartog one Hoeksma one. Umpire Lee Lautenbach favored Lincoln. Franklin Donai was tossed after one inning. We will report later.
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Lincoln
Will den Hartog
Bennie Hoekesma
Martin Naaktgeboren
Lawrence van Rheenen
Harold Sroem
Francis Dykstra
Willie den Hartog
Bennie Hoeksma
Harold Bloem
Lee Lautenbach
Lincoln Building
Franklin Donai
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Favored for Colds
L Bailey of Macon testifies Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has been his sister’s favorite medicine for colds on the lungs for fifteen years. He also says he has taken it several times during bouts of cold muttering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Bailey
Macon, Jil
Chamberlain
German prisoner watch hoax shocks East Texas girl
A Kemp News clipping recounts a Kansas aunt’s letter about a soldier prisoner in Germany who claimed kindness and sent his watch. A jeweler’s note reveals the tale was false, stating the man’s mutilation and death. the East Texas girl in Nacogdoches relayed the hoax to locals.
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Rube Brand
Kansas
Conroe
Texas
Kemp News
Kemp
Germany
Nacogdoches
Window Shades Offer Quality and Best Grade Recommendations
A brief ad style note emphasizes satisfaction in every quality and proud workmanship and finish. It promotes choosing the best grades and highlights careful craftsmanship in window shade products.
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New Sharon
the Journal
Munyon
U. & Soldier
Czar
Iowa
Armstrong
Post Office
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