Mallard Daily Social and Local News Recap
Dents and wife and cat Amanda Newenswis at Plo Ys Clark of West Virginia visited daughter WwW McVey and family. Froh attended a Women’s Aid meeting at Grandma Zeck’s home. Farmers Shipping shipped a carload of hogs to Chicago Wednesday evening. Elmer Albaugh and wife visited Laurens. Alice Hilton visited Pocahontas. John Kine handled business at Plover. Willis Knight family visiting Des Moines relatives. Dr Niel Snell laller at Tom Edge home. Andrew Smith visited Laurens. Simer Albaugh at Mallard. Will Hilton planned trip to Terrill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Elmer Albaugh
Laurens
Alice Hilton
Pocahonns
John ‘Kine
Plover
Willis Knight
Fit
Des Moines
Niel Snell
Laller
Tom Edge
Andrew Smith
Local residents visit relatives across towns this weekend
Miss Margaret teaches at the local school. Froh and family hosted visitors at Mallard and Plover. Albaughs and Gravers traveled to Laurens and Plover. A Bert Smith welcomed a 10 pound son born October 22. Several locals, including Hawk and Albaugh, visited Lost Island and Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Will Froh
Mallard
John Iroh
Rolfe
Bauhacker
Miss Pearl
Froh
Oo LK. Albaugh
Laurens
Ray Graver
G. A. Graver
Plover
Bert Smith
J. B. Sheldon
Elwood Miller
Bush
Frank Johnson
Everett Fineham
Darrell Dunlop
Emmetsburg
Dan Albaugh
Carrie
Des Moines
BH. A
Jim
Jule Hawk
Lost Island
Jim Hawk
Floyd Thompson
Baby
Ott Weaver
Joe Perry
Spencer
M. Fredricks
Brother
Rush Lake
G. A
R. E. Grover
A. F. Mick
Joint Board Proceedings in Pocahontas and Calhoun Counties Iowa
Pocahontas and Calhoun counties hold a joint meeting October 12 1921 in Pocahontas with Parsons as chairman and Gilchrist Dixon as secretaries. They authorize cleaning Joint Drain No 154 at 145 stations for 9500 dollars, bid advertisement open November 2 1921 at Rockwell City, approve engineering fees for McClure, and adjourn to November 2 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Poocahontas
Iowa
Boards of Supervisors
Pocahontas
Calhoun Counties
Pocahontas County
Dooley
Elsen
Hopkins
Linnan
Rudolfson
Calhoun County
Calmer
Parsons
Scott
Gilchrist
Dixon
Towa
John Babcock
Paris
Illinois
W. R. Ewing Inc. Company
McClure
Rockwell City
Town
Oves
Henry Parsons
Chinn
Joint Boards
Local paper valued as community asset by farmers
A farmer argues that while national papers inform across the nation, only the local newspaper truly serves the community. He notes the editor’s personal stake and says subscriptions deliver value, making rural mail delivery include a weekly copy and keep residents connected and informed.
Community Servant and Public Support
A local newspaper frames itself as the town's servant and calls for strong community support mirroring the role of schools and churches, arguing the paper must be fed by the people it serves to stay good and efficient.
Luxury and Necessity Blur in The Town’s Daily Life
A town newspaper presents itself as both a luxury and a family staple. It argues that quality coverage remains essential alongside basic needs, shaping daily routines and community awareness.
Mississippi Valley News Notes and Local Disasters
The column reports a Manning farmer Fred Haupt hanged himself in a cornfield, linked to family tragedy, and a field worker’s team disappearance later recovered. It notes selling the Cherokee Democrat to young editors, Sioux City’s dog reduction and population gain from Christians, a child burned to death in Atlantic, a 14 year old dislocated knee in Charles City, and a wild west rumour of shootout near Murray. Details include a bank shooting, injuries, and a city burglary linked to a gang. Cedar Rapids horse sale with Belgian stock. Spencer considering burning corn at a municipal power plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Haupt
Cherokee Democrat
Billy Sunday
Lucile Hansen
Atlantic
Iowa
Chas. W. Jones
Murray
Jones
I. W. Fuller
Columbia
Cedar Rapids
Spencer
The Clever Bear Wins Foxes Dinner Party Trap
An illustrated tale describes Mr Fox inviting forest friends to a winter party. Bear delays, foiling Fox's plan to dine first. Bear arrives with honey and eats, leaving Fox with scraps and a Moon‑lit prank.
How Do You Say It Farther Or Further
C N Lurie explains usage of farther and further with examples. He notes farther denotes actual distance while further indicates degree or quantity and cites San Francisco versus New York in distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Lurie
San Francisco
New York
Chicago
Prisoner Seeks Sleep as Warden Questions Use of Keys
In a terse exchange the warden challenges an inmate who asks for keys. The inmate asserts a wish to sleep at home at night, claiming a 30 day jail sentence was given. The dialogue hints at confinement and restricted movement during imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bear
Mr. Fox
Mr. Coon
Juliet name origins and mystic jade ties described
The article traces the name Juliet from ancient English roots through Shakespeare and its association with the green stone jade. It notes Julius as a masculine precursor, the spread of variants like Giulia and Juliana, and assigns Wednesday as a lucky day with number five as a fortunate number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roman Empire
Julius
Juliet
Dius
Zeus
Jupiter
Juliette
Giulia
Italy
Julija
Russia
Brittany
Suliana
Juliana
Spain
Education versus knowledge in Edison critique
R A Walker argues Edison overvalues college graduates and distinguishes education from knowledge. He cites tests and questions to show real knowledge is gained through experience, not solely from schooling, citing St Bernard and Shakespeare to support experiential learning over masters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomas” Fadison
Medison
Iverd
Mr. Edison
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Ablem Dy
W. W. Beam
T. R. Campbell
DRS
E. L. Hollis
T. D. Jones
First National Bank
L. M. Graham
Nacke’s Pharmacy
Pocahontas Loan & Trust Company (Incorporated
Pocahontas, Iowa
Dog
McEwen
McRewen ‘Brothers
State Savings Bank
Col
H. H. Grove
Joseph Zimmerman
Gilmore City
W. Gilchrist,r. B. Dixon
Aammermiz
BOND
News & Comment
Icey
Spas Bs
JFL
Mr. Squirrel
Mr. Bent
Mr. Rabbit
Mar Wox
Thad
Weill
Tam
Mr. Moon
UAL Ito
SAO
Mildred Marshall
John Kendrick Bangs
R A. ‘Walker
Edison
Wdison
Pilpay
Island of
Philae
Voltaire
St. Bernard
Shakespeare
St.Bernard
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