Rainy storm damages crops and town sights in Wellman
Wellman reports heavy rain that washed ditches and kept corn and hay down for days. Several residents travel to Des Moines for business, adoptions occur, and local families visit hospitals, with social events planned including a WCTU picnic and a Washington Jubilee Singers appearance at the Methodist church.
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Wm. Mengenhausen
Wes Webster
T. Taylor
John Wherle
Eardley Bell, Jr
Jim Handley
Des Moines
Nick Snyder
D. Morrison
Ruth
Priscille
Wellman
Calers
Harrie McGugin
Washington
Fred Reid
Sam Huntaberger
Springdale
Iowa
Misa Peet
Walter Harvey
Davenport
James Marrow
Thelma
T. D. Adama
Helen Schroder
Harley Steinger
B. R. Steinger
Accident in Crawfordsville leaves boy with minor injuries
John Ervin White, oldest son of Mr and Mrs Milton White, was thrown from a horse after the horse kicked at by a following dog. He suffered a badly bruised side but heal without serious harm. The report notes several local visitors and minor household incidents in Crawfordsville and nearby towns.
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Crawfordsville
John Ervin White
Milton White
Hayes
Helen
Oskaloosa
Reaney
Ainsworth
Clarence Moorhead
Lois Davidson
Washington
Local Notes From Crawfordsville Community
Mrs J F Buxbaum visited Grace Hill with Mr and Mrs Harlon Engle while Katherine Buxbaum returned home there after a stay. United Presbyterian church youths at the Winona Lake C A Convention shared reports on favored addresses at Sabbath services. Mr Doty of Letts stayed with his family here, and Miss Hilda Morris of Hartford returned home after visiting Chester Cherryholmes. Bruce Lease recently returned from Battle Creek Michigan.
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Crawfordsville
J. F. Buxbaum
Harlon Engle
Grace Hill
Katherine Buxbaum
United Presbyterian Church
C. A
Winona Lake
Indiana
Doty
Letts
Hilda Morris
Hartford
Chester Cherryholmes
Bruce Lease
Battle Creek
Mich
Enormous Granite Deposit Found Near Mormon Temple Site
An immense granite cache was found in the Cottonwood canyons of the Wasatch range about twenty miles from Salt Lake City. Eruptions and glaciers left huge boulders to be carved with hand drills and moved by oxen until rail access arrived. Four yokes of oxen ferried each block, with trips lasting three to four days.
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Cottonwood
Wasetch Mountains
Salt Lake City
World’s Oldest Tree Revered Still In Sacred Burma Grove
The ancient tree claimed as earth’s oldest with a history dating back twenty centuries is sacred to Buddha in Burma. Pilgrims believe fallen leaves are relics and prevent anyone from touching the trunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burmeah
Buddha
English Military Genius Recognized Since Sixteenth Century
English military genius was acknowledged worldwide as early as the sixteenth century when Shah Abbas of Persia hired English army officers to train his armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shah Abbas
Persia
Rice Growing Conditions in Cochin China Under Rainfed System
Rice in Cochin China grows without irrigation. Planting occurs at the start of the rainy season as continuous rainfall sustains the crop through its growing period, contrasting with American irrigation practices.
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Indo-China
America
Cochin-China
Calverts Project Sealed Bid Notice from Washington Iowa
Sealed bids for Calverts project to be received by the Washington County Auditor until 1 p.m. August 15. Plans available at the auditor's office. Bids must include a $1200 certified check and comply with all form and bond requirements. The county may waive defects or reject all bids.
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Washington
Iowa
Calverts
Board of Supervisors
Washington County
Barclay’s
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Bert Dean
Ruth Freel
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Jim Bidwell
Cedar Rapids
Mercy Hospital
Loren
Missa Veda Stryker
North Carolina
Margaret Singmaster
Keota
Ellen O'Flerhty
Ed Daily
Billy Grenstead
Richland
Homer Austin
Osceola
Alma Jones
Frank Jones
Dortha Durian
John Lease
Ames
John Wooley
Misa Lola Davidson
Minneapolis
Minn
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J. H. Huston
W Huston
J. C. Huston
Hope
T. H. Huston
Burlington
Crapo Park
W. C. Porter
God
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Son Dinwiddie
Dr. J. Houston
Henry County Fair
MT. Pleasant
Nicola
Highland Cate
Highland
Bull
Lime Creek
Pringle
Hoxworth
Marion
Graham
Sowash
Franklin
de Wright
Ross
English River
Kalona
Titus
Jones
Brighton
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Sunkist
Monarch
Monarch Coffee
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Domino
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Sunmaid
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Tuna Fist
Carton
Star Tobacco
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