Haskins News Notes Visitors and Local Updates
Mrs. Clara Godlove reports calm Haskins news after a two week gap. Guests include Nancy Murphy of Chicago and Mrs Wim Bartnicki from Michigan City. Local families visit in Burlington Rock Island and Washington. Bob Irwin receives honorable discharge and works at Cotter. Homes receive paint updates as Glen Dutkin and John Irwin improve properties.
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Clara Godlove
Haskins
Iowa City
Frank Embree
Bessie Murphy
Nancy Murphy
Chicago
Mildred Hughes
Wim Bartnicki
Jimmy
Michigan City
Ind
Nancy
Bartnicki
Bert Dennis
Burlington
Cliffard Ballard
M. T. Coon
Raymond
Grandma
Clark Blackman
Rock Island
Delmar Blanelara
Sirs. Koontz
Ethel
Bob Irwin
Cotter
John Irwin
Glen Dutkin
Dennis
Birth of Neon Tube
The neon lighting tube was patented in 1915, marking a milestone in gas discharge lighting. The invention expanded visible signage and decorative illumination, influencing urban streetscapes and advertising.
The Rocking Chair Brigade and Local Family News
A column notes Louise Livingster and children arriving from Washington to California with Mr. S. W. Livingster awaiting them. Mrs. Marie Livingston and Rev. Lloyd Samson travel from Pittsburgh. Funeral notices for Mrs. Louis Baird and Elizabeth Sherman draw many relatives. Howard Fulton visits hospital, Winnie’s Denver GI eatery praised by manager Fred Ragan and patrons.
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S. W. Livingster
Louise
Alice
Charles
Jerry Ji
Washington, D. C
California
Mr. Voorhis
Marie Livingston
Lloyd Samson
Pittsburgh
Louis Baird
Elizabeth Sherman
Local Notes On Community Life And Homes
A series of brief vignettes describes Winifred’s valued work with boys and her cheerful influence, updates on the Ragan house improvements, Teresa Vastine visiting from Davenport, Margaret the WAV planning college, Jay Brewer’s house under progress, a diet mixup story, Major and Mrs. Hopp’s surprise visit, and grandchildren Dorothy Ann Billy Joe and Mary Beth Pedtke staying with Joe Melinski family as painting continues.
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Winifred
Ragan
Teresa Vastine
Davenport
Margaret
Joe Melinski
Dorothy Ann
Billy Joe
Mary Beth Pedtke O
Louisa County Fair at Columbus Junction Opens August
The Louisa county fair at Columbus Junction will run three big days and four big nights starting in August with a comprehensive fair program. Local organizers emphasize attractions, exhibits, and entertainment aligned with the region’s agricultural heritage.
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Louisa County
Columbus Junction
Local Fair Highlights Show Busy Three Day Run
The program runs August 13 to 16 with a society horse show on Tuesday night and a statewide horse pulling contest Wednesday. Jimmy Lynch's Death Dodgers perform Wednesday night, with racing and free acts on Thursday and Friday afternoons. Thursday night offers more free acts and the Friday Swingtime Frolics. Agricultural exhibits and live stock displays are expected to set a new standard and ground improvements aid premium money entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Lynch
Iowans Lose Mile and Half Race in Mankato Court
Two Iowa runners failed in a mile and a half race down Mankato's Front street and paid a $105 purse to the municipal court. Byron Hunt of Arnolds Park was fined $75 for drunken driving and Sally Rogers of Rock Rapids forfeited $30 as an accomplice in the 60 mile per hour chase.
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Mankato
Minn
Mankatos Front Street
Byron Hunt
Arnolds Park
Iowa
Sally Rogers
Rock Rapids
Hooks eyes and snaps sewn with buttonhole stitch
The article states that hooks eyes and snaps are most satisfactory and serviceable when attached by buttonhole stitch, indicating this method as preferable for secure fastenings.
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Montgomer
Montgomery Uae
Montgomery Uaed
Haskins News
George Murphy Mung
Marilyn
Svms
Rocking Chair
Cjoss
Howard Fulton
Mame McConaughey
Helen Pulton
Winfred Ragan
Buckley Field
Denver
Winnie
West Main Street
Jay Brewers House
Albert Simpson
Major
Richard Hopp
Winga
Wheaties
Heinz Baby Food
Clorox
Bologna
Wieners
Louisa Gold
Boraxo
Red Rooster
Bowlene
Morton
Sparkies
Chelrios
Bakers Deluxe
Cotoa
Pke
Idc
Ian
Sunkist
Taki
Louisa County Fair
Hell Welcomis
Rochester
W. L
Little
Southern Utilities
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