Local notes report tragedies and community updates
A Des Moines area column recalls Sylvia Davidson killed in a LeMars car crash near West LeMars and Everett Davidson of Storm Lake as driver. It records other items: Arch Hodges deaths in Waterloo, Iowa State football homecoming, Pocahontas water issues, a Spirit Lake football rout, Iowa vs Notre Dame scores, a Rolfe woman golfer, Mason City drama league, and local business closures, bands, and farm events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia’ Davidson
Remsen
LeMars
Everett Davidson
Storm Lake
LeMars Hospital
Sioux City
Mr. Davidson
Rolfe Auto Co
Archie L. Hodges
Waterloo
Hodges
American Legion
Pocahontas
Iowa State University
Iowa City
Iowa
Illinois
Pocahontas Band
Milford
Sioux Center
Johnny Appleseed Life of Peaceful Scout and Orchard Keeper
The tale contrasts John Chapman Johnny Appleseed with Indian fighter Lewis Wetzel. Chapman never killed. he planted apple seeds across the Ohio frontier from 1806 for settlers future orchards while reading aloud and guiding with humility. He warned settlers during the War of 1812 and lived simply, barefoot, until his death in Fort Wayne Indiana in 1845.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Weitzel
John. Chapman
Joe
Johnny Appleseed
Chapman
Wetzel
Ohio Frontier
Ohio River
Cider Mills
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Johnny
Johnny ‘Appleseed
Fort Wayne
Ind
Laughing fool and faultfinding spouse lines
An old saying notes a man who laughs loudly at jokes has few friends. A companion in need appears loyal, yet wealth can alter how he is viewed. Some individuals habitually blame their wives to excuse their own faults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. van Huizen
Witherville
Sigma Delta Chi
Ternity
Ames
Peoria
Fonda
Alsace Reawakens Under New French Orientation
Alfred Zimmern in the Manchester Guardian observes Alsace shifting from German control to French norms. Old officials keep uniforms, but signs and signage adopt French forms. He notes a mood of relief and detente as people can begin to live normally again after years of upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsace
Bismarck
Reischland
German Empire
Germany
Alfred
Zimmern
The
Manchester Guardian
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C. J. White Clothing Ice
Ipany
Humboldt, Iowa
Emma Snydergaard
Sioux Rapids
Carrie Kinsey
Independence State Asylum For the Insane
Delaware County
Spirit Lake
Humboldt High
Rolfe
Humboldt
University of Iowa
Notre Dame
United States
Mason City
Cod College
Bette
University of Town
Lucky Strike Cigare
Sporting Goods
Nacke’s Pharmacy
Great Scouts
Minton
Finde
Posta Oe
Tomerraty
Old Ben Cook
Kentucky
J. T. Grant, Rolfe, Jowa
Boston
Real Savings
Hind’s
Kolynos
Colgate
Origen
Woodbury
Marinello
Mie
Isabella
Women’s Union
Jane Hoover
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