Various Iowa and South Dakota Social Visits and Local Notes
A string of social calls and travels across Monroe S D Sioux Falls Ayrshire and Bosden midweek visits include Mr and Mrs John H Dykstra Mr Jno Sitters Miss Effie Van der Veen and others Also notes of John Vos renting and planning a rebuilt home near October 1 plus local business updates from Sheldon and area schools and churches including a new oven at Home Bakery and references to residents visiting Platte South Dakota and Michigan.
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John H. Dykstra
Jno. Sitters
Effie Vander Veen
Monroe
S. D
Sioux Falls
John
Gerrit Rensink
Dorothy
Ayrshire
Thes
John Vos
Vander Stouwe
F. L. Myers
Sheldon
Sheldon Savings Bank
Hein Hofstra
Lake Okoboji
Will H Eddy
Sioux City
John Vas
Henry Voetberg
Platte, Sdd
Sioux Falls Business College
H S Dethmers
Edgerton
Minn
Brightlingsea the yachting town of the Cinque Ports
Brightlingsea near Brickelsey hosts yachting fame with Sunbeam era ties to Lord Brassey and Lipton crews. It is a noncorporate member of the Cinque Ports Federation and a lone Kent Sussex outpost, with jury and military exemptions lingering despite obsolete privileges.
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Brightlingsea
White Wings
England
Brickelsey
Lord Brassey
Thomas Lipton
Federation of the
Hmb
Sandwich
Kent
Sussex
Cinque Ports
Christian Science Monitor
Eskimo Moon Legend and Birth Moon Beliefs
A traditional Eskimo tale explains the sun and moon as siblings chasing across the sky. The text notes a lunar birth omen: girls born under a full moon face misfortune, while boys born at full or new moon phases receive vitality and longevity.
Nature's Wood Works and Burl Origins
A brief note on burl formation in trees, noting that burls arise from malformations in growth caused by insect activity or other pathological conditions. The piece highlights natural sources for ornate wood.
Daugherty Wins Dollar in Senate Debate Cartoon
After a recent cabinet meeting the humor spills over as Attorney General Harry Daugherty defeats Representative Nick Longworth in a playful challenge. Longworth offers 90 cents, but Daugherty demands the full dollar and departs, four quarters in hand.
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Daugherty
Harry Daugherty
Nick’’ Longworth
Harry
Nick
London Bridge Arch to Inspire New skyscraper
Londoners focus on saving the recently discovered arch from Old London Bridge rather than the proposed modern tower. The arch dates to the late twelfth century and could become part of a future high rise that may surpass London monuments in height.
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London Bridge
London
Mrs Gadder Learns About Thank You Notes After Vote
In a Birmingham Age-Herald excerpt Mrs Gadder reflects on casting her first vote a proud moment. Her husband notes the candidate won but it takes weeks to realize winners do not send thank you notes for each vote.
Greatest Tire Value Ever Offered at Grootor’s Tire Shop
The Sheldon District Fair drew thousands with excellent exhibits in all lines and strong free exhibitions. Races and shows were well received, and the Fair Association’s finances remain unclear though hopes are high they did not lose money. Push through at Nettleton Commercial College for guaranteed success.
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Sheldon District
Nettleton Commercial College
Sioux Falls
S. NC
Local Social Visits and Farm Accident Reported
Miss Pearl Hoppe and Toon of Iowa visited Sundey in the Lymen Timmers home. Carl Schildhauer and wives returned from South Dakota trip to visit relatives and review the countryside. Nick Donkersloot injured a leg in a horse attack on a farm and received care at Maris hospital after reaching John Grooters farm. San Klein of Hospers won a Port touring car from Sheldon Commercial Club by holding the fiftieth number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Pearl Hoppe
Toon, Iowa
Sundey
Lymen Timmers
Carl Schildhauer
Chris Schildhauer
South Dakota
Nick Donkersloot
Chris Selitahaner
John Grooters
Maris Hospital
San. Klein
atHospers
Iowa
Port
Sheldon Commercial Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
C Blessing
Gerrit van Steenbergen
Inez Hammer
Morrison, Hl
Bosden
Victor Blessing
Morrison, Ill
W .E. Sturdevant
Boyden
Postville
Gustav Stegeman
John Dekkinga
Michigan
W. M. Daven
Undertaker
Orange Guy
THE
Nature’s Wood Works
Stutzman Headquarters
Firestone
Grootors Tire
Ciation
Sioux County Fair
Orange City
Sioux Center
H. E. de Vries
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