Portland community notes from Burt area events
Mike Chambers visited the vicinity on a John Sexton Grocery Co. trip. Will Ringsdorf repainted farm buildings with Harold Hall of Burt assisting. Mr and Mrs Floyd Duncan spent Sunday with W L Stott. Mrs Fred Ringsdorf and Warren helped Ted harvest. W W Ringsdorf hosted inner guests as Will hosted a Burt gathering. Ladies farm bureau met with Mrs W L Stott. large crowd and success reported. Mrs Dr Clapsaddle of Burt visited Mrs B R Weiske. Master Hardbey Fitch turned ten with schoolmates visiting. Portland folks attended a Lone Rock ball game. W G Leek and family were supper guests at Del Fitch. Roy Ringsdorf welcomed a 7 1/2 pound baby boy. Del Fitch and Freq Carter delivered hog loads in Burt.
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Mike Chambers
John Sexton Grocery Co
Chicago
Will Ringsdorf
Harold Hall
Burt
Will
Floyd Duncan
W. L. Stott
Fred Ringsdorf
Warren
Ted
W. W. Ringsdorf
Ladies Farm Bureau
del Fitch
Roy Ringsdorf
Freq Carter
Local Visitors and Home Renovations Highlight Ringsted Area
Migs Winifred Norris stays with her parents after weeks at the George Heard home near Ringsted. Alona residents Atlenv and family visit friends Wednesday evening. Mr Banson of Algona arrived with orders for a nursery company and Delco plant installations were completed at the Fitch residence with Stowe, Drummet, and Fitch assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Migs
Winifred Norris
George Heard
Ringsted
Mra
Atlenv
Alona
Mr Banson
Algona Wie
DOK. Witeh
Aew Delco
Messrs. Stowe and
Drummet
At. Fitch
Milly Sundays Tokas in As Wing Girls
The fragment discusses Milly Sundays and gossip among young women, criticizing gossiping tongues and the behavior of marriageable young women, urging stricter conduct and warning against public scandals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milly
Tokas
Billy Sunday
Jew
Slippered symbols and fear mark Friday night in Waukan
Report notes a troubling scene near a fence where a girl faced aggressive taunts and threats as lights went out. The piece portrays community concern over fear, safety, and the treatment of gender nonconforming individuals amid tense local discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ying Moller
Premillenial Adve and Rapture Doctrines Promoted
Fragment summarizes a sermon predicting the end times and millennial reign. The speaker cites biblical timelines, cites Moody, and argues believers gain rank in the coming kingdom. It contrasts inside the heavenly city with earthly figures and urges spiritual readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. L. Moody
New York
London
Paris
Otside
Harry
Tracy
Jessie James
Bluebeard
Lincoln
Wesley
D. L. Moody
Sam Jones
New Jerusalem
le Cube City
Welcome French General Gouraud Visits the United States
General Gouraud, the senior French commander of the 42nd Division era, visits Des Moines as a guest of the 168th Regiment. The piece notes his historic role with the 42nd in the Champagne defense during July 1918 and contrasts Allied leadership with German offensives near Rheims and the Marne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourad
A. EH. P
United States
Des Moines
Foch
France
Generaud
Gouraud
42Nd
Champagne
Rheims
Marne
Chalons
Verdun
Americans and Gouraud Honor Great Champaghe Victory
The text recalls General Gouraud and the 42nd Division aiding in the Champagne defense. It highlights German setbacks and American participation as a decisive war victory. It urges lasting Franco American friendship and shared sacrifice to save lives and treasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champagne
Gouraud
Tope Doe
France
Defeat of Fatal Diseases Encourages Global Health Push
The article opens with a bright outlook on science conquering disease and a hopeful note that a typical forty year old man may enjoy extended health as medical advances progress worldwide. It signals a turning point in public health sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanbes
Shen
Science defeats disease and extends lifespan with new cures
The text notes rising life expectancy due to medical advances such as insulin for diabetes and new cures for paralysis epilepsy and paresis. It highlights Professor Wagner Jaurege, malaria treatment, and the promise of long-term cures, with centenarians becoming more common as science improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner-Jaurege
Vienna
Prague
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Portland Pickups
Mickie
Titonka
Bowery Dance
C. J. Scanlan
Scanlan’s Adjustory
Life Insurance
Louisville
Kentuck
Dad
Lee O. Wolfe
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