Local News Roundup From Country Correspondents
Jim Ramsey loses a colt this week. Desare Wisconsin visitor Mrs Campbell. New son born to Kruse family on April 2. Grier station agent Hallin named. Community activities include church services, a tense weather week, and Easter events. Families travel to Waterloo and Armstrong. many local residents attend gatherings and road work progresses at Park Bros. Contractors prepare for a new church build, with several social notes and health updates amid spring chores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camphell
Desare
Wisconsin
Steneple the
Burgeson
Doe Weberters
Bred Kruse
Tietingeey
Magpie Tesienday
Jobosaon
Faruy
Genton Holden
Petersburg
Whitzel
Missy Docher
Jon Rovueiina
Gqutyre
State Line
Sanday
Li Otclock
Mra
Ofe
Nolaon
Maya
Beervone
Fort Dodge native attends Betherville homecoming in Elks hall
Sim Stedman of Fort Dodge attended the Betherville homecoming held by the local Elks group. Fred Sperbeck arrived from Fort Dodge with plans to settle locally, while Mrs Sperbeck, formerly Mrs Al Paige, will join him later. A Webster City funeral was held for Mrs Stenborg, who died Friday of paralysis, widow of Mr Alfred Aronawold. The Dakota Division safety committee met in Estherville with nineteen visitors and only two absentees. A bird and supply listing appeared, and a local church announced services including a Christian Science reading room and library open daily with standard Bible literature available for loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim Stedman
Fort Dodge
Betherville
N. B. Egbert
Order of Elka
Fred Sperbeeck
Sperbeck
al Paige
Akra
Webster City
Stenborg
Wheal
Bilaworth
Alfred Aronawold
Dakota Division Safety Committee
Estherville
Largre
Tenerince
Sontle
Linrot
Howard Streets
Aon
Cheerfulness in Common Hope Described in Excerpt
The selection extols cheerfulness as a public virtue and likens it to sunshine breaking through clouds. It frames cheerfulness as a guiding character trait that sustains common hope amid adversity.
Optimistic Thought About Keen Man and Happiness
A daily thought compares treating a keen man to handling a razor with caution and tenderness. It asserts that happiness stems from discovering depths in the ordinary daily things as taught by Brierly.
Surely Up to Date in Car Equipment Jest
A judicial exchange centers on a joke about car equipment. The judge asks if the gear is complete and the other party replies it even includes letter forms for delaying the grocer and butcher. The quip highlights practical satire from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bocker
Little to Choose: Courage vs Self-Confidence
A reflective note contrasts two types of people facing opportunity. It argues that someone who never lives in many cages is worse off than the man lacking self-confidence when chance arrives, suggesting courage shapes outcomes more than comfort.
Mystery of Woman Provokes Controversy Among Readers
A noted physician declares there is no normal woman, prompting debate over whether he means women are inherently abnormal or if the statement reflects social bias. The remark fuels discussion on gender norms and medical authority.
Iowa News Bits From Across The State
A scattered roundup reports Ft Dodge planners in Des Moines meeting May 3, Ft Madison safety plans for July 4, and Knoxville roadwork of 7000 dollars. Bond sales, school spending, civic sessions, and fatal and injury incidents across Iowa include a Nashua death near age 100, a Perry colt accident, a three ton hoist fatality in Burlington, and multiple fires, fines, and arrest notes. The total primary cost estimate rises to 920000 with extensive local projects and public safety updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Dodge
Des Moine
Ft. Madison
Michael Ryan
Nashua
Knoxville
Orlwein
Tracr
William Bear
Cedar Rapids
Allas Reinsch
Boone
Waterlow
Iowa
William Avet
Albion
Burlington
Thomas K. Young
Joseph Schultz
Dial
Lowa City
Anna Henselman
James Ester
Denilson
Ames
Iowa State College
Josiah Wilson
Milton
Pearl Johnson
Charles City
J.D. Caldwell
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
John J. Brown
Clinton
Parral
Mexico
Ft. Mattson
Amos Trebel
Mason City
Herman Schroeder
Woodbury County
Frank Metzger
Dedham
Frank Neurath
Haverhill
Marshalltown
Minnesota
Battery B
Davenport
Cc. F. McNeal
Lamont
James M. Clark
Pauls
Washington
Roy White
Traer
Canada
Siberia
Iowa City
Iowal Union
Church Notices and Easter Services at Local Churches
The front page continues with church notices detailing Easter spirit and upcoming services. Christian and Presbyterian congregations report large attendances, sunrise prayer, Bible School goals, and plans for May events. Officers and meetings for the Tennis Club and Ladies Aid are listed. Community notices urge member participation and outline weekly devotional and choir activities.
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Jim Ramsey
Wo. Green
Wortzburghers
Tlarry Ofin
Grier Te Amd
Hissembly
Cote
Worthinecon
Mirinesetta
Will Nielson
Bastian
Walter Heal
Dusnel
MNY
Pre of Rity
Willa Ventimen
W. J. Well
Geo. Weir
Mes
Lew Meny
Vir
Mra. W. A. Sehulty
Batherville
Grandma Stenberg
Kilnworth
Misa Margaret Maneien
Bopefeter, Mra
Genre Wert
Cranter Township
Enis
Emmet Cuaypter
Phere
Mathervilla
Etteetiine
Weber
Jordon
Cd Sampson
Armatrang
Ueipl- Dortead
Blanche Jordon
Germania
Ladies League
Feme
Howard Bune
Johin Diniger
Misa Lucille Hargrave
Town
Raymond McK+an
Armstrong
Chas. Vidane
Chicago
Raymond Vols
Gua Bricknon
Elearet
Park Bros. Phe
Wathak Larue
Henry Wellowu
Sie Schmidt
Wallingford
B. W. Nelson
Fred Hanson
May
Guy Small
Kert Holmes
Bley
Jake Wade
Hugh Littlejohn
D. M. Clump
F. J. Clamp
Hazel Green
Manchester
Susie Hanson
Kadabaugh
M. Price
E. J. Meikle
Extherville
McNeal
M. BK
Watson
Superior
Thie
Lear
Farwells
Smith
Drhenibs
Misgestval
Tea Carnon
Mel
Ho AL Smith
Mananith
Mera
Stark
C.J Martena
RAAF
Wottleson
EK. A. Wasbv
Dackaon
Picalre
Toe Tlereki
Biek
Schoo
Lewels
Taek Tlevodoof
Tila
Rey ‘ Halvor Egrertson
Watlingford
Patender
Mstherville
John Briakoian
Mary Larson
Cornellinger
C. Mundell
W. H. Foote
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
J. Hansen the Taller
O. Wickens
Taketa Reourve
Mankato Commercialy
Yi Soon
Breen
Jessona
Na Nok
Woman's Missionary Society
Mom. Bingham
Tennis Club
Samuel Brees
Don Pullen
Maryvaret
Knight
Cheristian Church
Madeaver
Misa Opal Harcourt
Bible School
Mary Lough
Misa Sadie Harecourt’s
Lad‘des Aid Society
Musson
East Huoward Street
Grover Presbyterian Church
Maple Hill
John Dinvinger
Walter Anderson Creason
Seaneen
J. 8. Coffin
Christian Church
R. C. Mitchell
Sec
Presbyterian
F. Case
Methodiat
J. F. Catlin
Baptist
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