All-Day Children's Party at Nashua Church Event
Carl Krueger, who recently had tumor surgery at the local hospital, returned home Monday. James Franklin from Milwaukee arrived Monday to spend two weeks with his sister Mrs Alfred Koch and family near Tripoli. Theo Pockels now works as cashier at Alta Vista Savings Bank in Alta Vista.
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Church
Nashua
Carl Krueger
James Franklin
Milwaukee
Alfred Koch
Tripoli
Theo. Pockels
Alta Vista Sayings Bank
Alta Vista
Looking Backward In the Leaders Files 1908 Notes
Nineteen oh eight column recounts August events with travelers and vacations. Names include Miss Pearle Kelsey Mrs G L Kramer son Myron J H Martin Mrs J H Martin and many others visiting or traveling to Pipestone Boulder Fresno Des Moines Colorado and Chicago. Market prices list eggs butter potatoes veal hides chickens hogs corn. Died Albert Kuker apoplexy. Prof N W McGee and wife settle in Was hota Iowa. L C Bang ill. heart trouble. Adam Hankner returning from Los Angeles. Marie Pollin Helen Kloba guests at Peter Goodenbour home.
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Pearle Kelsey
Pipestone
Hin
G. L. Kramer
Myron
Yarion
A.x Bostwick
Large
Gladys Robinson
J. H. Martin
Boulder
Colo
Mr. Martin
Amanda Fink
Tilla Carstensen
Fresno
Calif
Flora Farrow
Colorado
Thomas Verity
Walden
N. Y
Glenn Anderson
Albert Kuker
N. W. McGee
Wasbota
Iowa
L. C. Bang
California
Adam Hankner
Los Angeles
Marie Pollin
Helen Kloba
Chicago
Peter Goodenbour
Ten Years Ago Notices From August 15 1923
Mrs W L Hackett and daughter Miss Davis and son Dutton of West Union Miss Gladys Davis Des Moines and Mr and Mrs ... listed in the ten years ago column noting names and places from 1923.
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W. L. Hackett
Miss Say
Dutton
West Union
Gladys Davis
Des Moines
Five Years Ago Notices From August 8 1928
Five years ago on August 8 1928 Mrs John Bunger 56 died after a long illness and a stroke. Carl Kammeyer escaped serious injury when his team ran away at the creamery. Dick Lane former town marshal of Tripoli died near Elma after a long illness. Dr and Mrs C A Stewart attended a meeting of the American Veterinary Medical association in Minneapolis. J W Dilley and son Charles and Cal Waterman left for Wilner South Dakota for several weeks. The marriage of Elsie Kolthoff to Ward E Jones Hawkaye occurred at Little Brown
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John Bunger
Carl Kammeyer
Dick Lane
Tripoli
Elma
C. A. Stewart
American Veterinary Medical Association
Minneapolis
J. W. Dilley
Charles
Cal Waterman
Wilner
South Dakota
Elsie Kolthoff
Ward E. Jones
Little Brown
Decline Seen in Infantile Paralysis Across State
A State Department of Health report notes infantile paralysis or poliomyelitis is less prevalent this year through August with five cases in the state since 1935. It explains typical symptoms and courses from mild fever to possible paralysis, mentions transmission by droplets, mentions quarantine of three weeks, and discusses diagnosis, treatment, and hopeful recoveries.
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State Department of Health
Better Breakfasts With Quick Chicken Hash Menu Idea
A recipe inspired menu suggests chicken hash with sliced chilled tomatoes and date muffins. It promotes coffee with fresh CNt flavor and light breakfast dishes including orange sections with mint and ready to eat cereal.
London's Famous Museum Holds Great Collection
The British Museum of London traces its roots to 7Ta3 when Parliament funded Sir Hans Sloane’s vast natural history art and manuscript collection for 20 000 pounds. Opened as the British Museum in 1759 its holdings include the Elgin marbles Egyptian and Assyrian antiquities and a library of about 8 000 000 volumes.
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British Museum
London
Hans Sloane
Montague House
South Kensington Museum
United Kingdom
Vanishing Yahgan tribe faces near term extinction
Scientists warn the Yahgan people may disappear within years. The tribe, once 2,500 strong, has dwindled to a handful over six decades of contact with civilization. They inhabit Tierra del Fuego at South America’s southern tip as the region’s most southerly residents.
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Darwin
Tierra del Fuego
South America
Transfers Filed by Abstracter for Week Ending August 4 1933
Legal transfers prepared by Bremer County Abstract Company list transactions during the week ending August 4 1933. Sadie Annis et al convey to Lydia Burke and Guy Burke one dollar for lots 81 82 83 in Deanville Plainfield. Viola S Murphy to Veryl S Murphy one dollar for a share in lots 5 and 6 block 49 Harmon LeValleys addition to Waverly. Sanders & Sanders Inc to Viola Drape one dollar for lot 17 auditor's plat in Denver. S R Glattly to Albert Glattly three thousand five hundred forty dollars for fractional and described portions in sections 27 28 33 34 32 92-11.
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Bremer County Abstract Company
Sadie Annis
Lydia Burke
Guy Burke
Deanville
Plainfield
Viola S. Murphy
Veryl
S. Murphy
Harmon & LeValley
Waverly, Sanders & Sanders Inc
Viola Drape
Auditor’s
Denver
S. R. Glattly
Albert Glattly
First Domesticated Animal: The Dog’s Ancient Bond With Man
The article asserts dogs began living with humans in the Stone Age. The exact origin is unknown, with a noted naturalist speculating that attractive young wolves may have been brought home to please children.
Water filling stations resemble gas pumps in Cairo
In Cairo curb vendors operate water pumps for customers who bring containers. The attendants measure and dispense water much like American gas station attendants, reflecting a common home practice described in Popular Mechanics Magazine.
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Egypt
America
Cairo
Popular Mechanics Magazine
National and local holidays in the United States
The text notes that only New Year’s Day, Washington’s Birthday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are observed nationally. It states no national legal holidays exist and that holidays gain legal status only through state or local actions, with many public holidays observed locally across different regions.
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Washington
Night-watch applicant wakes on quietest alarms
A man answering a firm’s ad for a night-watch man says his qualification is being woken by the slightest noise. The foreman questions him as he explains his unusual trait. This Tib-Bits Magazine anecdote humorously contrasts job needs with the applicant’s sensitivity to sound.
Sheriff Sale of Farm Land in Bremer County Iowa
By special execution from the Bremer County District Court the Sheriff sells to satisfy a judgment of $10 510 plus costs against A D Chapin Mary E Chapin Myron KE Chapin Minifred Chapin and others. The property is the south half of the southeast quarter of section 23 and the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 24 in township 92 north range 12 west, except 1 1/2 acres in the corner. Sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash on August 29 1933 at 10 a m in front of the Court House WaVerly Iowa. Frank Sager Sheriff. Attorneys J H Milroy and Leonard H Racker.
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District Court
Bremer County
Iowa
L. A. Andrew
A. D. Chapin
Mary E. Chapin
Myron KE. Chapin
Minifred Chapin
Township 92
Waverly
Frank Sager
J. H. Milroy
Leonard H. Racker
Start Up Ambition Shines In Business Heir Tale
The businessman's son arrives at the office with a vow to modern commerce and family honor. His father applauds and sends him to polish the brass nameplate on the main door as a test of resolve.
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Vancouver Province
On Horns of a Dilemma: Marriage Talk Sparks Comedy
In a humorous exchange, a son admits plans to marry a girl while acknowledging mutual mismatches. The father questions the match, noting concerns about living arrangements and financial needs, highlighting the couple’s frictions and differing expectations.
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Dad
Son
Remittance Talk Highlights Alimony Dispute
A line from a social column notes Maude’s divorce and mentions a monthly alimony of two hundred dollars, hinting at ongoing financial arrangements following the marriage. The quote contrasts repentance with monetary support in a reflection on the case.
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Maude
Out Our Way Clairvoyant Warning Cartoon Caption
A captioned daily cartoon depicts a dramatic warning exchange between a tall mysterious man and a chauffeur as a warning motif. The dialogue hints at fate and mischance with a humorous confrontational twist typical of the period.
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Berliner Milustrierte
Careful laundering of silk garments guidelines
The textile guidance describes gentle washing of silk with tepid suds, mild soap, and no rubbing. It advises softening hard water with borax, quick washing under five minutes, thorough rinses, towel drying, and ironing while damp to avoid damage.
Rapture visit to Waterloo for private rupture consultation
A health notice advertises a one day rupture consultation by Dr. Rapture at the Russell Lamson Hotel in Waterloo Iowa on Wednesday August 16 from 1 to 8 PM. It claims thousands recommend him and that private consultations are free with no charges for demonstrations though the visit is limited to white men.
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Russell- Lamson Hotel
Waterloo
Iowa
Chicago
Pure Oil Bldg
Kiddies Paradise at Magic Mountain on Enchanted Island
Bright youngsters from across the nation explore Magic Mountain on Enchanted Island, a highlight at A Century of Progress Chicago World's Fair. The fun spot attracts many families seeking playful rides and a festive atmosphere.
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Enchanted Island
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All-Day Children’s Party
Nes Moines
Wenty
Sheriff’s Sale
Rapture
E.j.meinhardi
C. E. Moodie
Waverly Savings Bank Bldg
A. M. Stegeman
Sorg Drug Store
C. Claus
M. B. Sellers
Bank of Sumner Bldg
Sumner
Paul Schober
Bankers Life Insurance
Tripoli, Ila
Buhr
W. H. Wehrmacher
Fred Rewoldt
First National Bank
Mn. W. Krueger
Main Street
Dr Miles
Miles
M. M. Kingsley
Herman Kleiss
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