Old Letter Tells History of Philomathian Society
An excerpt recounts the Philomathian Society’s history with mentions of Homer, Philogians, and various members. It notes a meeting at Cat, references to an exhibition and songs by different people, and speeches led by Rev. Be Tl Seartt Breidentts and Homer. The text preserves names, roles, and imagery from the society’s past events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philomathian Society
David Ryan
Philosian
Chen T
Austin
Mareh
Philogians
Saul Aristan
Seartt
Homer
Dewert
Disdowne
Rosy
Davenport
Geo
A. de Mr
Thompoon
Thonat
O. Matthew
Peter Matthew
Cosman
SI Bony
Rellinbarser
Orion
Sony
Page fragment on 1940s Mormon communities and Philoscian society
The readable text describes a 1942 public forum with references to Ruekmans Ni and Genthors, notes on a Philoscian literary society, debates, and signers. It mentions Convention of Athvstor County, named members, constitutional articles on civility, and a focus on political discourse. It also covers Mormon settlements in Iowa, routes, landmarks, and community historians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athvstor County
Gotminting
Aid County
Ocrid
Capt
Shewwhitt
Dearon Pakeasy
Squire Tradfoot
Constable Sandhill
Coy Tucker
Kallnisser
Dude Blackheart
Dr. Slick
Butterhead
Gen. Slaygander
Bleder Crobil
Vickl Scissors
Socies 1
Philor
Dave Ryan
Tin Kya
Doe Ruckman
C. C. Cory
John McLeod
Prince Edward Isle
William A. Stew S
Howell
Trail Garden Grove
Mant Pusch
Grove
Sarvs Grove
Saul Prewn
Elaint
Cam
Ragieville
Hrishinn
Towa
Weo
Graves Mark Mormon Trail Through Iowa
Fragments recount the Mormon exodus into and through Iowa with mentions of early settlements in 1830s, routes via Union and Appanoose counties, and graves at Mount Pisgah. It notes persecution in Missouri, migration starting February, and over 100 deaths buried along the trail amid harsh weather and hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Robert
Lens
Misouri
Missouri
Krishind
Bebruary
America
Hocadan
Union
Torabe Cape
Grant
Chariess
Mount Pilpak
Mornon
Sears
Aloige
Varangsh Vaan Buren
Davis
Appanoose
Sector
Trigat
Mormontery
Mount Piseah
Mint
Iowa Pioneer Mailman Lost In a Blizzard
A mail carrier from Twin Lake attempted a 25 mile trek to Bort during a blizzard. The storm halted progress with deep snow and fence markers obscured. The man and horse faced severe cold and disorientation as the route wore on with no reliable landmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Bort Dudewenty
Klompen Demand in Holland Mid West Applies to Curio Trade
In a Detroit News fragment, readers learn of growing interest in wooden Dutch shoes or klompen in Holland and surrounding towns. The piece notes cobblers bidding for orders and describes carving techniques, tools, and the distinctive wooden footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klompen
Holland
Ted
Lansever
Klesnien
Tatceren
Heeeraftanen
Detrait News
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George A. Jewett
Central College
Dhaumary
Tate
Ruekmans
Seattenuitis
van Pudi
Presteher
Mleator
So Howell
Alf Sperry
Wed. Curtis
Moran
Re Davenport
Alfb. Keahles
Dod. Bousquet
Wt Bousquet
Robert Ryan
Albert Hobbs
Tra Kelsey
Tillie Towne
Tillie Cox
M.W. Davenport
S.A. Sperry
Dine Jenkins
Po Davenport
Sarah Stanner
Khor Craven
Hemer H. Dewett
Poe
United State
Walnust Beavis
Wares Olver
Dstt
Ace. Sperry
Cuba
Spain
United States
United
St Po
Anpilee Ie
Teeluy
Twine Lakes
Yates Settlement
Leon
Willine
Jeanne van Gorkur Verdteeg
Janet Vandeers
Pella
Ruth Rte
Eff
Theresa Wormhoudt
Tulip
Klyn & de Winter
Fowler
Pella, Iowa
Edward van Gorp
B. H. Langerak
Maurice van Willigen
Historical Museum
Palene
THE
White Way Auto CO
Victory Service League
National Victory Service League
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