Best of Families Dinner Table Reaction
A family gathering at The Kimily dinner table becomes a spectacle as Johnny Johnny, a year old, initially distracts adults with lively antics. The father suggests keeping to a regular feeding schedule, while Aunt Thelen notes the absence of the youthful entertainer from the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agneelsta
Johnny
Fator
Galiug
Father
Adins
Thelen Cape
Sand
Ale
Ealing
Fragmented ad fragment on liver oil usage and bone health
The readable text discusses liver oil for children and adults, noting no clear age to stop taking it and suggesting daily intake. It claims benefits for normal bones and better dentition, with mentions of dosage like a teaspoon, and references to seasonal usage.
Treat Morses Now to Rid Stomach of Bots
Iowa State College veterinarians report a near perfect method to eliminate stomach bots in horses. Proper antiparasitic treatment reduces worm infestation and helps prevent subsequent digestive disorders. Early intervention is urged to prevent worms moving to the intestines where eradication is harder. In other news, North English reports a theft of porkers weighing about 240 pounds each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College Velorinarians
Soin Ineo
Sonny
Hritirs
Pancakes for Lunch Recipe and Tips
A vintage kitchen note explains making griddle cakes with milk or water, flour, sugar, baking powder, and optional sour milk. It outlines batter consistency, cooking until golden brown, and avoiding over dressing with toppings. The text includes a pineapple honey topping and serves as a home meal guide for a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Roelit
Spain
Fragmented Tales From a Turbulent Day in News and Life
Disjointed anecdotes recount incidents from a busy day including a mother recalling past misdeeds about cookies, a dramatic claim of child abduction after an infant’s removal during a telephone system installation, and quirky vignettes from urban life. The text blends overheard quotes, mistaken identities, and odd moral reflections across several speakers.
Family claims ties to Rock Valley pioneers in Ames note
A fragmented letter cites lifelong Rock Valley roots and family links to pioneers Fred J. Uusig and George W. Kessler. The author references past issues of The Bre and a front page photo, mentions a move to Ames two years prior while her son attends college, and asserts a personal identity connected to local history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bowers
George W. Kessler
Che Fale
Fred J. Uusig
Siowx County
Rock Valley
Tenn
Alton Democrat
Ames
George
Mir. Kessler
First Automobiles in Rock Valley Spark Local Memory
The letter recounts the arrival of the first new car in Rock Valley, a Cadillac costing $1,000, and notes earlier rough vehicles used by local livery. It describes road conditions, hazards, and social scenes from Sunday rides, with mention of families, drivers, and the challenge of early motoring. The author reflects on community figures like Mr. Kearns and Mr. Kessler, and ends with gratitude to Ames and Iowa State for education and campus life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy
Rock Valley
Way
Griver
Hull
Inewood
Lareisod
Fairdow
Orimel
Andy Do
Kearns
Mr. Kessler
Lashother
John W. Carey
Sioux City
Giowx City
Towa
Hke
Nid
Rour Cale
Omnia
Santis Obispo
TH. S
Mmich Langer
Comfort Improvised Jail Bedding After Mattress Mixup
An error at the Lake Mills jail led to innerspring mattresses being shipped instead of a cheaper grade. Inmates were allowed to keep the mattresses after the mixup was discovered. A separate road incident saw Ass. Leo Avedner of Forost City forced off a highway to avoid a collision, blocking a car door with an embankment while a passerby rescued the trapped occupant.
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Lake Mills
Leo Aveidner
Forost City
Avoit
Passens-by
Sioux Rapids Supt Henry A Dostic cooks New Year dinner
An odd report from Sioux Rapids notes Superintendent Henry A Dostic prepared a New Year dinner with unusual items fovind Shochinken and a nugget found in the gizvard, described as a pressible delight and worth the price of the whivk n.
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Henry A. Dostic
Sioux Rapids
Fovind Shochinken
Wood Roles in War Effort Highlighted by Forest Products Lab
A Forest Products Laboratory report outlines wood as a strategic material for war needs. It notes wood’s use in housing, barracks, ships, bridges, and transportation, with research on flame retardants, ship containers, and resin treatments to strengthen aircraft components.
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U.S
Mavison
Wis
Gerwain
Marshel
Herman Goering
Awerlen Chonists
Germany
Wayricks Ang
Forest Products Laboratory
Huntert
ikTeuse
Si Experis
Sue Forrest
Praducit Laboratory
Hometown Taste Seen in Marengo Visitor Tale
An out of town visitor who frequents Marengo discovers a fish tale connected to Sherwood Anderson's Hometown The Fare of America. The passage notes local pride in the town and a coal contained setting referenced in the work.
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Mirengo
Sherwood Anderson
Touk
Wee Fichire
Marengo
Lyon County Men Sign Up for One Year Service
Twelve Lyon County men were sent to Omaha Vel. 3 by the Lyon County Local Board to sign in a year of military service. Names include Elmer Hasty Wallinga Vernon Earl Sin siniy Don ald H. McKisivk Walter Edward Vietz Francis Wayny Jacobsen Clifford John Martin son Robert William Dickman Vernon Marcne Kahl Oscar D. Pierce Orville Ar kd Benson Alternates listed for possible selection. Also notes on ongoing school and post office projects in region.
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Lyon County
Omaha
Sig
Elmer Hasty Wallinga
P.1
Shelton
Vernon Earl Sinsiniy
Hock Rapids
Donald H. McKisivk
Rock Rapids
Walter Edward Vietz
Larchwood
Francis Wayny Jacobsen
Fuwnad
Clifford John Martin~son
Dawood
Robert William Dickman
Bully Vornon
Marcne Kahl
Oscar D. Pierce
Orville Arkd Benson
Weont
K. Huisman
Rock Rapida
Jamey Sabilt
Doon
Acharigus Trie
Lithie Ruck
Robert Startin Jolimeon
Tingood
Charley Wredtick -Hisly
Change in Iowa school election date proposed
Renaford US Lykhouse notes a legislative measure to shift school elections outside Des Moines from March to May. The plan aims to raise voter interest and boost teacher efficiency, arguing that current rehiring practices hurt unfinished pupils. Under the proposal teachers would await board formation before rehiring to protect the school year’s balance.
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Renaford
Lykhouse
Iowa
Ressons Job Hawarden Bathkdol Leaves Hawarden Bank
Klay, assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Hawarden, resigns to become a teller at Bank of America in Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. Klay have one son, three years old.
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Dol, Klay
First National Bank
Oi Hawarden
Bank of America
Los Angeles
Calif
Abs
Klay
Sun
Goon Miller Faces Thirty Year Sentence in Ascenia Case
A jury in Ascenia County found Jim Miller guilty of assault with intent to commit murder after wounding three Toon men with a revolver last spring. Judge Redmn noted the case's severity and imposed a forthcoming sentence of about thirty years in the penitentiary.
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Goon Miller
Toon
Ascenia
Jim
Unclear matter mentions long sentence and appeal option
Fragmentary report notes a 60 year old man facing a 30 year sentence with a 20 day window to file a motion for a new trial. If denied, he may appeal to the state supreme court.
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Ionas
Jys
Miller
Anl
Thieves Target Hawarden Businesses in Recent Break-ins
Reported burglaries hit Hawarden including the French Tanalier Coy, Achochwmien firns, Cuy ype Uia warden Mill and Lembertson grain elevator, with 92 worth of stamps and tobacco stolen. Local men in Rolla Tramore Hawarden were recruited for a new government project, while workers Harland Milled and Edward Schirmmann are noted in related roles. Six months saw each man cut his font with an ax while trimming trees.
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Hawarden
Rolla Tramore
Holla
Duke Vogelzang
Bowrenee Muth
Hol Lundberg
Harald Milled
Edward Schirmmann
Rolls
Clifford Bishop Howe
Wee Union
Clifford
Carl Appelune
Mul&is
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Adios
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Indy
Flactor
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Re. Mort
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Victory
B.C
Ita Terttars
Cadillac
Edlor
Bre
Piciure
Ferrymund
Welch Ans
Inwa
Rock Valley Sales CO
Gerrit Harmelink
van Eldik Bros
Veter Beck
Lattovle
Geli
Northwest
Lyon Co
Sas
Leartines
Dykhowse Dat
Ten Cownty
Te Isandersl
Hew Post Office
Postoffice
Tawarden
Oscar Fagre
Esthersalle
Ressons Job Hawarden Bathk
John Deere Mocei
Art van Veldhuizen
Ford
Chew
Cher
Wynta
Dykstra
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