Wyman Community News Update
April report from Wyman notes Emrys Davis returned from Iowa City after a minor operation. The Coates property was bought by Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Conrad of Columbus Junction and may be managed by the Williams family. Funeral attendance for Fred Moody drew many locals, and the Salem Missionary society met with Mrs. Huston and Mrs. Davis hosting. Mrs. E. H. Davis remains ill at home.
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E. V. Humphreys
Wyman
April
Emrys Davis
Iowa City
W. J. Williams
Coates
Dewey Conrad
Columbus Junction
Oscar Holmes
Burlington
Winfield
Fred Moody
Evan J. Rees
Paul Huston
Evan H. Davis
Sarah
Salem Missionary Society
FE. H. Davis
Ainsworth News Roundup From Community Notes
Amy Hemphill, a Red Oak college student, spends vacation with Rev Hemphill while Mrs Hemphill recovers from a minor Cedar Rapids operation. J A Maresh attended Federal court in Davenport. Mr and Mrs G T Trelle y traveled to Des Moines to visit Lettie Harding at her daughter's home. Mr and Mrs Berre tworth visited Lamont for daughter Joyce at Graveland College during spring break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Norris
Ainsworth
Amy Hemphill
Red Oak
Hemphills
Hemphill
Cedar Rapids
J. A. Maresh
Davenport
Federal Court
G. T. Trelley
Des Moines
Lettie Harding Woo
Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Berr. Setterworth
Lamont
Joyce
Graveland College
Jaguars Are Powerful and Longer than Shown
Adult jaguars reach six to seven feet in length and are described as more powerful than a typical large predator referenced in the text.
Reister's Markets Advertises Dairy and Poultry Prices
The notice lists prices for Sweet Cream Sour Cream No 1 and No 2, Hennery Brown Eggs and White Eggs per dozen, and a line offering payment per pound for delivery to a plant. It also states poultry with defects will be bought at value and all cull poultry rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennery
Rev Herbert Wood Accepts Call for Rubi Pastorate
Rev. Herbert Wood of New Sharon has accepted a call as pastor at the Friends church in Rubi. A basket supper followed services and a afternoon business meeting. Local residents and visitors from Muscatine and Washington attended family gatherings and weddings, with teaching assignments announced for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lambert
Rubio Town
Herbert Wood
New Sharon
Friends Church
W. L. Treland
Willes
Cedar Rapids
Williamson
Jim Morrow
Muscatine
Hill Morrow
Delano Watson
Tailla Watson
Clifford Ash
Richland
Helen Dickinson
Miss Ginkens
Vera Harvey
Albert Johnson
Joel
Fairfield
L. BB. Loithiy
Dale Leppert
Washington
Jene Snider
Will Ruby
Marion Robertson
Johnie and Junior
Asahel Robertson
Charlotte Ann Jackson
Gracehill
Twelve May Go Free Because of Error in Law
Des Moines reports that at least 12 men imprisoned in Iowa for carrying concealed weapons may gain early release. The flaw stems from an 1885 legislative omission of a penalty for the offense. Clarence Spurlin and Glen Caster were freed on writs of habeas corpus from Port Madison and Anamosa respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Towa
Glen Caster
Fort Dodge
Anamosa Reformatory
Clarence Spurlin
Caster
Port Madison
Longest Organization Name Ceylong Body Mentioned
An OCR fragment notes that the longest organization name is the Ceylong body, the Sri Gnanawima lagunanusmarans Samitivia, cited as a remarkable example. This item highlights an unusual proper noun without broader context or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sri Gnanawima
Lagunanusmarans Samitivia
Traffic laws in England in effect by 1835
A report notes that traffic regulations were enforced in England as early as the year 1835, reflecting early formal controls on road use and pedestrian movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Honest Automotive Service Guaranteed Here
Ross Motor Service advertises trusted car repairs with guaranteed service at 4116 M W F a5 4 location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Campbell
Black
West Monroe
Ross Motor Service
News Notes of Our Neighboring Communities
Journal subscription representative D. F. Macon reports brief updates from nearby towns. Short items highlight community events, school activities, and local happenings with concise notes and calls to action for subscribers.
Local Sale Draws Out-of-Town Guests in Washington
April 10 report notes a strong business Saturday in town with many visitors. Col Paul Klotz and wife of Columbus Junction attended Mrs Wilbur Miller's household goods sale at 1:50 and likely joined the State picture show afterward. Numerous residents from nearby towns joined the sale and out-of-town guests were listed and thanked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paul Klotz
Columbus Junction
Wilbur Miller
Warren
George Bishop
Lexington
Basil Derby
Walnut
Derby Bros. Keota
Hugh Morris
Tom Tavis
Stone Sisters
Ainsworth
Miller
Ray Whitehead
Refrigerator mystery and local social notes excerpt
An electrician cannot find why a refrigerator uses excess power. A cook jokes about the appliance cooling the kitchen. The items mention Bert Wheeler now at Silvis Illinois, visits by Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Knupp of Sioux City, F F Lins family of Haskins Washington visitors, and Ralph Waggoner and Ralph Orr with notes on community farming and local life.
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Wilbur Knupp
Sioux City
Mr. Knupp
F. F Lins
Haskins
Washington
Bill
Jim
Ralph Orr
Wellman
Rainy Morning Boosts Seeded Fields
A Brighton resident notes welcome rain on Monday morning aiding new seeding while expressing hope it stays mild. The writer thanks Arthur Van Wink le and the Brighton R 2 family for mailing their subscription and mentions chickens nearing fry pan readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur van Winkle
Brighton R 2
Religion Sparks Discord as Debates Heat Up
Citizens debate religious freedoms and moral values prompting sharp remarks and calls for dialogue. Community leaders urge restraint while noting divisions over policy and education. Local groups organize forums to address concerns and promote respectful discussion.
Easter Sunday At Churches Draws Wide Attendance
The report notes many people attended various churches on Sunday. A new Easter fashion trend drew attention with comical yet pretty hats. Homer Coulter of Peoria visited and complimented the ladies while described as a bachelor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Coulter
Peoria
Homer
Brighton Easter Dinner Gatherings Reported
Mr and Mrs Dale Gallagher along with Sandra and Jean Macon of Davenport joined grandparents for a chicken dinner at the Pringle Tea room in Brighton. The Burt Tracy family and others from Brighton also attended. Residents say Brighton streets saw church to cafe and home meals for Easter.
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Dale Gallagher
Sandra
Jean Macon
Davenport
Brighton
Pringle Tea Room
Burt Tracy
Local residents honor supporters and visitors from Kalona
Thanks to Mr and Mrs Ed Curtis Crawfordsville for their home daily news support. Mr and Mrs Vere Davis of Farmers Savings Bank Kalona were Washington visitors Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Waggoner
Washington R
Ed Curtis
Crawfordsville
Daily News
Vere Davis
Farmers Savings Bank
Kalona
Washington
Telegram on a Tray Awakens Motel Guest
A hotel guest in a southern state is awakened by a knock and a servant delivering a telegram on a tray. The guest laments the intrusion and asks to slide it under the door. The colored messenger asserts the telegram is on a tray, not slid under.
Revenge Rastus-Mandy Ends With Marriage Wish
Rastus tells Mandy he wishes she would marry Deacon Shorter after his death. Mandy questions the idea as Rastus explains Deacon Shorter cheated him in a male trade. Miss Ann O Laughlin, UT C Cedar Falls student, spent weekend with her father Harley O Laughlin. Miss Mabel Wiley and Kathlene Fuller accompanied her to Washington. Mr O Laughlin took them to Cedar Rapids Sunday afternoon.
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Rastus
Mandy
Deacon Shorter
Ann O'Laughlin
U.T.C. Cedar Falls
Harley O'Laughlin
Mabel Wiley
Kathlene Fuller
Washington
Mr. O' Laughlin
Cedar Rapids
Virginia Schaffer Birthday Party Guest of Honor
Mrs. Mark Schaffer hosted a birthday party for her daughter Virginia whose birthday was the previous Sunday. Due to chickenpox, the celebration was postponed and the third grade guests included Gwen Kraft, Joan Griggs, Delores Stoner, Glenna Troup, Harriette Johnson, Alice Bringman, and Jagnita Schaffer. Games were played and refreshments were served around a decorated cake.
Easter Rabbits and Eastern Star Luncheon Initiated Members
Wellman Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star initiated one candidate, Mrs Henry Foster, and received Mrs Delmar Steninger by filiation after a morning school of instruction and a one o clock luncheon led by instr uctor Mrs Marela McGrew of Williamsburg. Thirty three attended the luncheon in yellow and white with Easter egg favors. The evening meeting at eight featured visitors from Cedar Rapids Iowa City Sharon Washington Keota including Mrs Emma Webber of Iowa City, Past Grand Ruth.
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Eastern Star
Wellman Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Henry Foster
Delmar Steninger
Marela McGrew
Williamsburg
Henry Durian
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Sharon
Washington
Keota
Emma Webber
Grand Ruth
Market Report Chicago Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices
Chicago market briefing shows slow trading across hogs cattle and sheep. Hogs top 7.45 with 170 to 250 lb at 7.20 to 7.45. sows 6.10 to 6.50. Cattle 11,000 receipts with steer and yearling bids 15 to 20 cents lower. best light heifers 10.35 while others ease. Lambs higher with 10.00 to 10.15 bids on good to choice woolskins. sheep steady. Estimated tomorrow: cattle 6,000 hogs 13,000 sheep 9,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Grain Table Opens With Mixed Wheat and Corn
Chicago April 10 The grain table shows wheat futures for May at 69 69 and July at 68 68 with small changes. Corn futures list May around 41 4? and July near 49 49 with varied percentages. Oats stay in the high 20s to 29 range, rye mid 40s to mid 44s, amid slight upticks and declines across contracts.
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Chicago
Chicago Cash Grain Market Report Summary
Cash grain prices show mixed corn with several lots at 48 to 52 percent while oats range from 29 to 32 percent and soybeans show limited data. Corn receipts total 91 carloads indicating modest delivery activity for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr
Chicago Market Summary Eggs and Poultry Report
In Chicago on April 10, eggs markets stay steady with receipts at 44 837 cases and fresh graded firsts 16 percent plus extra firsts 16 percent current receipts 14 percent dirties 13 percent. Poultry receipts include 24 trucks with ducks 15 to 17 percent geese 14 percent hens 12 to 17 percent leghorn hens 15 percent spring chickens 20 to 23 percent roosters 11 to 12 percent broilers 19 to 21 percent and turkeys 16 to 24 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thanksgiving Observed in Switzerland on Prayer Day
Thanksgiving is observed annually in Switzerland on the third Sunday in September. It is generally known as prayer day and kept as one of the holiest days. All churches hold special services and places of amusement are closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Maplecrest Plant Dinner Ends With Fire Crisis
The Maplecrest plant employees held a quarterly dinner at Gobble Inn with 70 percent attendance. A large fire at the Chevrolet garage interrupted the event but the group resumed after control. Mrs. B. C. Foster and committee served refreshments. Mrs. McGrew received a gift from the chapter. A Maplecrest Gobblers quartet performed and plant- related movies were shown.
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Chevrolet
B. C. Foster
McGrew
Maplecrest Plant
Gobble Inn
Maplecrest Gobblers
Maplecrest
Swan surplus on Iowa State Lake
Ames Iowa April 10 this is a swan story begun in 1935 when Iowa State College kept two swans Lancelot and Elaine on Lake LaVerne. The flock grew to ten as eggs hatched and concerns arise about housing and care for all birds. Park superintendents are asked to note the issue and seek options for placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
Lancelot
Elaine
Lake IlIaVerne
Green Shore
Lake LaVerne
H. L. Wilcke
New York Draft Riots of 1863 Estimated Deaths and Damage
In 1863 a four day mob riot in New York City over the draft disrupted the city. The militia was absent at the front, police protected streets, and authorities estimate over 1,000 killed with about 1.5 million dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Journal Safe Date Column
Community Safe every Friday. Midway Safe Co. Columbus Junction publishes weekly listings. The page notes Wednesday updates for Journal Safe Date Column and weekly notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway Safe Co
Columbus Junction
Community Safe
Auction ad for Aberdeen Angus stock cattle and farm implements
An auction listing from Seymour Iowa details 80 head of Angus stock including steer and heifer calves with weights 350 to 475 pounds, plus Hereford and Shorthorn offerings. Also advertised are horses a registered Percheron stallion, Hampshire gilts, country shares, and farm equipment including cedar posts hedge anchors tractors plows and a trailer. Buyers urged to attend for profitable sale with higher prices expected.
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Aberdeen
Seymour
Iowa
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Pioneer Drug Store
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Omaha
Ray T. Palmer
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Wayland
Wapello CO
Rock Road
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Atty
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J. D. Rabenold
A. L. Hunt
Woods Manufacturing Co
Pittsburgh
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Hamseyer’s Hatchery
Oetjen Seed Store
Madison St
VOR Sale
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Arnold's
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Washington Ol Company
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W. P. Moriarty
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Bony
D. F. Macon
Bert Wheeler
Silvis
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Iowa State Lake
E. D. Rayburn
South Side Square
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Midway Sale
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