Marriages and community notices from Davenport to Dolliver
Ruth Barkbalder and Lan Anne strong wed on a Tuesday at the bride’s home. Oren Brennan and Mary O'Leary marry and depart for Tings. Local gatherings include Maple Hill Country Club, Ladies Aid dinners, and a box social raising funds. Widespread moving and visits with many neighbors mark the week, with deaths, school notes, and several short reports from Estherville, Spirit Lake, and surrounding towns.
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Ruth Barkbalder
Lan Annestrong
Tuesaday
P. Barkholder
Armentronsr
Davenport
Tay Oren Brennan
Mary O'Leary
Tings
Ware
Fd. GL
Goody and Goodman: An Old Form of Address in Puritan Society
The passage notes that seventeenth century English used "Goodman" and "Goodwoman" as respectful forms for inferior persons, with "Mr." reserved for gentlemen. Puritan New England viewed the lack of proper address as punishment, while "Goody" survived in old songs and literature.
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New
Wisconsin statehood and territorial shifts noted
The excerpt traces Wisconsin’s territorial history from 1805 to its admission to statehood in 1848. It outlines its inclusion in Indiana, then Illinois, and later Michigan as borders shifted, before Wisconsin joined the United States with its current boundaries. The note appears from the St. Louis Post Dispatch.
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Wisconsin
Wsconsin
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Olinois
Michigan
St. Louis Post- Dispatch
The Spanish Moors and European Culture
The text asserts that during Europe’s dark ages the Spanish Moors possessed a rich, advanced civilization with libraries, schools, arts, and sciences. It contrasts Moorish culture with the rest of Europe, claiming Moorish influence was a source of European progress and distinguishes them from surrounding peoples.
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Europe
Greece
Liner Debate Halted in House Over Wilson Policy
In a tense session Speaker Clark halted debate on a German submarine issue as Congress debated President Wilson’s stance. Senator Lodge backed Wilson while House leaders warned against bringing any resolution to a floor vote. Representatives pressed for copies of the Melemore resolution and telegrams from Bryan surfaced during the exchange.
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Lodge
Gare
Wilson Tella House
Tnerlin
Clark
House
Albert
New York
Mann
Bailey
Pennsylvania
Wi. J. Bryan
Fitzgerald
Bryan
Kitchin
Harrison
Rules
Foreign Affairs Committee
Rules Committee
Senator Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
Senator Stone
Congress
Senate
Jones
Republican
Washington
Stone
Gore
Flood
House ‘Foreign Affairs Committee
Moslem Flight Halted as Reinforcements Reach
London reports Turkish forces retreating about fifty miles from Erzurum have begun to reassemble with reinforcements. Petrograd dispatches predict a major battle as frontline fighting escalates into a possible large engagement. Austrian forces claim 11 Italian officers and 700 men captured near Durazzo. Durazzo docks under Austro-Hungarian fire hindering embarkations. Zeppelin raid casualties revised to 67 killed and 217 injured. Quincy Mining Company to raise wages by 7 percent for 1,100 workers starting March 1.
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Erzerum
London
Eng
Petrograd
Berlin
Duracso
Vienna
Durazzy
Church Notices Readings and Services at South Eighth Street
FIRST CHURCH CHURCH NOTICES South Eighth Street between Lincoln and Howard Streets. Sunday service at 11 o clock. Sunday School at 10 a m. Wednesday evening at 8 o clock. The Reading Room open daily 8 to 1 p m except Sundays and holidays. Bible and Christian Science Literature for sale or free. Visitors welcome.
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Christ Acumntist South Eighth
Atreet
Tincoln
Howard Atreeta
Acm
Binday School
O'Cloak
ASD
Randing
Parish Greeted by Large Audiences in Burma Services
Rev M C Parish of Pegu Burma was greeted by large audiences at Sunday services. Reports praise Sunday School attendance and a plan to reach the April average. The Ladies Mission Circle holds a meeting at the parsonage. Covenant and business meeting Friday. Sunday School officers meet Friday. The pastor begins a four sermon series on The Five Year Program. Lord's Supper observed at morning service.
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UNION
Evangelium
J. Frederic Catlin
URACE Quinquagesima Sunday Service Schedule 1916
Quinquagesima Sunday marked March 6 1916 with Holy Communion at 8 a m Sunday School at 10 a m Lent services list Ash Wednesday March 8 Easter Day April 25 1916. Ash Wednesday Holy Communion Saturday morning Evening Prayer and Sermon 7 30 p m Every Wednesday evening prayer and sermon 7 30 p m Every Thursday Holy Communion. Every Sunday Holy Communion morning service Morning prayer and sermon. Evening prayer and sermon 7 30 p m.
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Holy Communion
Ivery
Sunday School Conference And Box Social At Local Church
The message notes a fine conference with pastor and teachers, praises the Ladies League, and reports a successful last evening service and a Friday box social raising more than 87. It invites locals to attend worship and enjoy a warm reception. Walter A. Creason urges readers to come worship.
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Futton
Ladies League
Walter A. Creason
Presbyterian church sermon series and Sunday activities
Presbyterian services next Sunday morning at 146 and evening at 730 with Sunday School at 12 00. A large Men s Bible Class and active congregational events reported along with Christian Endeavor at 645 and a sermon on Beersheba a Crushing Disappointment at 740 pm. Women s Bible Class hosts a 630 supper this evening.
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Presbyterian Church
Ovary Man
Mirjab
Beersheba
Estherville ISD Annual Report Teachers' Fund Receipts
The Estherville Independent School District reports balances and receipts for the Teachers' Fund from February 1, 1915 to February 1, 1916, detailing funds from district tax state training tuition and other sources. It itemizes disbursements including fuel rent text books freight water transportation and repairs, leaving an on hand balance and outstanding bonds and funds.
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Voce
Crseeee Lotte
Wee Las
Dssu
Ccc
Sunday Church Services and Outreach Notes
A summary of a Sunday church report praising ample attendance and two Sunday School classes, three sermons, and two adult members received by letter. The writer invites continued participation and notes a planned sermon on Jesus the Door for the next Sunday, urging Sunday School attendance and church unity.
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Jos Nehring
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