Ghosts Haunt Delaware County Legends From Old Mill Race
An article recounts long running local ghost tales in Modlin and surrounding areas. Reports describe spectral knocks near a mill race west of Mein and sightings linked to a murdered bride’s spirit and a groom’s ghostly weddings. The piece notes widespread belief and multiple incidents over many years, with Institute staff collecting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bromal
Rad Aroun
Sounley
Wilehewatt
Phi
Mein
T Hemarttul
Atin
Locet
Hire
Ty Bride
We Tatmeéra
Weissmuller Receives New Nose in Plastic Surgery
Actor Johnny Weissmuller underwent a nose reconstruction performed by surgeon Jesis Ginsburg after a pool accident left him with a broken nose. The operation restored his sense of smell and altered his appearance, with praise from Weissmuller for the improved look and function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weissmuller
Holly West
Calit—Tolinzyr
Wirniniuz
Jack Demmsey
Weisssmulier
Wom
Jesis Ginsburg
Ancient Animal Skull Found in South Dakota
In Pierre and the Bad Lands Lester Crew and collaborator Jacky unearthed a three foot skull from a fossilized carcass in shale rock. They spent years digging and removing the skull despite rough terrain and desert conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Pierre
de Hou
Titan
A.M Sackley
Corytet
Duehley
Lester Crew
Jacky
Leyzhorn Hen's Feathers Change Color Each Year
A garbled historical notice describes a Leyzhorn hen that changes feather color yearly from black to white and mentions people Frank and Chelteny Ju Cowhslil with references to Molly, Tone Sears, and Wade Jens. The text also notes a brood and potential viability while unclear about sequence or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyzhorn
Frank Sujler
Riggletry
Molly
Tone Sears Fay
Wade Jens
Ancient footprints found near Briths Ferry site
Fossil remains and unusual footprints discovered at a lodge near Briths Ferry. Explorers report ancient dinosaur-like tracks at the Pare Sole area, with geologists and historians preparing a broader park conservation plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pare Sole Hadi
Miuwa
Eure
du Brith's Ferry
Ue Park
Treasures Found in Queer Places
Rey York recounts how hidden objects from quilts and tapestries to jewels and paintings surface in unexpected locales. Powell’s Americana Magazine showcases items found in New England farms, Southern plantations, English taverns, German castles, and even African deserts, including Murillo paintings found in Paris rubble valued at 100. A Gauguin work is described discovered in a South African Wel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey York
Widen
Bette
B. Alexander Powell
Kkm Macher
Morga
Cea Hootlig Dinas
New England
Asherimen
South
Sentyville
Ma Powell
Americana Magazine
New Ireland
Woolden Docks
Tand
Murillo
Paris
Sowth
Fens
Tali
Padli Gauguin
Hoosier Man Claims First U S Typewriter Discovery
William Peeler of Ashington Indiana asserts he owns or has in hand the first typewriter built in the United States. He says a letter from his father Miner Vester, dated June 19 186R, written at Webster City Iowa, traveled to Washington for a patent attempt but was too late. Peeler later improved the device, but learned on a second trip that the idea had been copied and sold for $4 00. He says he was paid $4 600 for improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier
Ashington
Ind
William Peeler
United States
Teeler
Miner Vester
Webster City
Iown
Fie
Washington
D. C
Peeler
Téo Jarre
Rip
Feeler
Wens
Toledo Man Spearheads Lifesaving Fame on Water
George Taitz of Toledo gained fame for multiple rescues at water edges. He saved fourteen people from watery graves, including a friend he pulled from a creek and revived after a near drowning. A coroner later found the revived man alive, prompting Taitz to continue rescuing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Oio
George Taitz
George
Army Aviators Set New Bombing Accuracy Record
Washington reports a Langley Virginia bombing accuracy record during a wartime test. Participants Cronin from Kewanee and Turnside from Here led a crew with observer Burnette. official tally reached 1,594 points out of a possible 2,070. Tests have been conducted annually at Langley since 1925, with this year surpassing all prior efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Langley Gel
Virginia
War Department
Toni
Robert
Deonnn
Merci D. Burnette
Alutooyl
Tangley Fini
Cronin
Kewanee
Beavers Stop Water Wheel At Old Mill Site
Beavers dammed the water wheel at the Old Mill, halting its power supply. The colony worked within five years to divert flow, blocking the intake and turning the wheel into a stilled landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park
Old Mill
Uttoka
Anid
America and world responsibilities speech echoes unity rhetoric
A fragmented transcript discusses global duties and national resilience. It asserts collective effort shapes progress, noting Depression era recoveries and the long arc of public enterprise. Emphasizing individual acts as parts of a larger plan, it urges steady confidence and shared responsibility for future prosperity.
Bank Gossip Criticized as Harmful to Public Trust
The American Bankers Association warns that bank gossip harms customer relations and public confidence. It urges banks to act decisively to counter misinformation and safeguard the integrity of financial institutions within communities.
What Can Be Cons Farmiers Rid Themselves Of Aid From Legislation
The passage argues farmers should reject external aid and rely on reduced costs to sell goods. Producers, facing fixed prices, must cut production costs to remain viable. It suggests sourcing cheaper materials locally and avoiding cash purchases until prices fall proportionately, urging farmers to rely on their own resources and control expenditures.
Humboldt County Iowa Sheriff Sale Notice 1941
The Humboldt County Iowa sheriff sale notices the property of a defendant in a general execution. The sale, on December 17, 1941 at 3:00 PM, will be at the court house front door in Dakota City Humboldt County Iowa, to satisfy a debt of twelve hundred thirty seven and 485 00 dollars plus costs. The property includes Lots 9 10 11 12 in Black No. 6 in the original town of Ranwick, a life or undivided interest of W I Yeannin in a beach lot of land containing three and one half acres more or less. The sale is subject to redemption. The sheriff is J. Sexe, and the attorney is S Herrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt County
Humbold County
Mardy
Iowa
Hombolde
Ranwick
Lew
W. I
Rimmiog
Vience Duc
Ue Court Erouse
Dakots Gly
Unmboldt
Lown
Ideal Gift for the Boy from The American Boy catalog
The American Boy Youth’s Companion offers thrilling adventures that transport readers to distant lands. Boys travel in prairie schooners with mail pilots, confront Norittanid winters, venture on battleships, and join adventures in Africa and the Foreign Legion. Subscription price is $2.00 per year and $4.00 for a trial period.
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Boya
Foreign Legion
Poole
Boeing
Eliors
John Thilie Henay Celebrates 77th Birthday Enclosed
The report notes John Thilie Henay turning 77 and remaining active as the paper recalls his longtime residence and habits. It mentions his birthday, a brief reflection on his favorite recreation, and a lighthearted detail about past editorial coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thilie Henay
Ieee
Elying
Sheriff Sale Notice in Humboldt County Iowa
By virtue of a special execution issued from the District Court of Low n, Humboldt County, Iowa, the Lincoln Savings Bank of Lincoln Nebraska filed against the defendant. The property described is The South Half of the Northwest Quarter and North Half of the Southwest Quarter in Section Thirteen Township 93 North Range 27 West, Humboldt County. The sale is at the courthouse in Dakota City on the 100th day of December at 3:00 PM to satisfy a debt of $918,883.84 plus costs and interest. The property is sold subject to redemption and is advertised by the sheriff and county officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sq. Mimboldt County
Nettie A. Wathors
Huab
Mike Tathorns Dal
Gary A. Andrew
Himilton County
Webster Cuy
Lowe
Yost
Wil
Charles Seiler
Charles Soden
Lown
Wiltln
Umboldt County
Anid
Lincoln
Nebraska
Ninetythree
Hambokl
County Lawn
Humboldt
Iowa
Svetien Thirtwen
Meriding
Wumboldt
Ind Bank of
Chatan
Dakota City
Towa
Bors
Pated Thia
Notice of Special Execution Sale in Humboldt County
By special execution out of the District Court Clerk in Town Wright County FM Clausen sues van Wingaard Tolvan Wingaard and Goldfield State Bank Fratela Warner and others. Forty-one dollars and five cents costs are claimed with $400.00 principal. Property listed includes 1800 bushels of corn grown on NE quarter of section 34 township 92 range 27. real estate described NW quarter of section 35 township 92 range 27. Sale to occur on November 18, 1086 at 2:00 PM at the NW corner of section 35. Property to be sold to satisfy debt with costs. redemption not allowed. Dated November 14, 1086. Sheriff and Deputy Shariff Blyun Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt County
Tolvan Wingaard
Pred Guiggizbers
Goldfield State Bank & Trust Company
Fratela Warner
District Court
Ani
Wright County
FM. Clausen
van! Wingaard
Enid Dhs Fondant
Lmbeolt
Tentoldy
Ows
Humbotht County
Iowa
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Institute’ of Science
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Modlin
Glen NH
Delaware
Caroline M. Bromal
Institute Sconsary
Dan Maier
Iva Willan
Tromall
Cosular
Army Avistars
Grey
Altadena
Calif
Ape Firey
Hantiig
Tarey
Torque Izfyot Kearns
Bald
America
Tonia White
Wokoowe
Rome
Ula
Amelia Hinnkers
National Association
Bankara
Slac
American Tankers Association
Nis
Bankerg
Pune
Sheriff's Sale
Mr. Sexe
VO S. Herrick
Allorney
Sheriff
Sale
STATE
Hd. Sexe
Combelilt County
Fred M. Deweesu
John Cunninsham
State OF Iowa
J. Sox
Brad Vy
Blyun
Sameo
Renwick Times
J. W. Millet
OWA Press
Acc
Renwick
Ulsplay
Alt Reising
Spor
W. H. Long
Renwick, Laws
C. Rock Wood
Lawa
L. R. Turner
Natoaal Hank
Renwick, Lawn
Starford, D. V.M
Renwick, Lawo
John A. Reed
C. A. Packard
Jonna
Rotary Ubbe
Popular Mechanics
Magazing
Thyra
Ube
Stansay
la Tabseriye
Agente
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