Destructive Flood Strands S_transky in Village West
Severe storm floods fields and roads near Straw College as water sweeps away fences and gear. Frank Stransky, trapped in a wagon, climbs a tree until rescued by neighbors led by Will Patterson and Chas Brown. Horses and wagon dragged downstream, then freed. property losses include groceries and a cream can.
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Frank Stransky
Lee
Mr. Stransky
Chas, Brown
Realon Ashby
Sules
Brighton Weather Delays Threshing and Chautauqua Attendance
Rainy conditions slow threshing in Brighton and disrupt chautauqua events. Floyd Horton and Mace Crandall traveled to Detroit for new Fords. O M Farrier plans to tear down his lease for a new building. Prody Horkoski visited Frank Clark in Waylind Tuesday night.
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Brighton
Floyd Horton
Mace Crandall
Detroit
O. M. Farrier
Prody Horkoski
Waylind
Brighton Week Highlights Local Band and Community Notices
Brighton residents report a successful season despite rain with a new wave room planned at Brighton Canning Co and the first regular band concert led by Jack Pearce of Richland. Many local residents attended meetings, visits, and gatherings across town, plus preparations for Homecoming and church redecorations underway.
Carris and Sparks Families Visit Grinnell Callers
Mr and Mrs J C Carris and family near Washington ate supper at S D Carris Sr home. Glen Sparks and son and James Crew with daughters Miriam and Patricia of St Paul Minnesota visited Paul Sparks. Tom Phipps and Roger drove to Grinnell to see Mrs Phipps seriously ill who had gone there for treatment.
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Frank Smith
Wanda Ruth
Brighton
Oscar Jugenheimer
Washington
Blanche Sparks
Rose Conkitty
Tom Carris
Winifred of
Titus
D. Carris Sr
Seth Jr
Rev. Coleman
Keota
Jim Pulver
Plardscrabble
J. C. Carris
Near Washington
S. D
Local Friends and Relatives Visit, Aug 4
Mrs Elmer Thoma and Geneva Davenport spent time with sister in law Mrs J C Foster. Doll Scott visited from Chief for weeks possibly months. Jimmy Cherwinker and Marian Perry and Mrs Sarah Warner Washington visited. Warner returned to visit Godlove family. Rob Boyd Fairfield spent weekend with parents Alva and Boyd. Jim Wallace returned to Davenport after a business visit. Mary Louise Bean ill several days. Reim family Kremlin Okla and sister in law Clarence Rathmel held a Sunday reunion with 37 members. Mrs John Birney and Clara visited Washington with George Wilson family staying through Saturday. Grace Stafford went to Davenport after a month with relatives. Dale Ebner weekend visit, returned to Fairfield. Vivian Booth home.
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Brighton
Chanutanqua
Enorgh
Hugh HL Fuller
Washington
Brighton Canning Co
Jack Pearce
Richland
Frank Chalupa
Arlene Chalupa
Lantz
Leroy Bennett
Hugh Cole
Orrie de Wolfe
Pythian Pisters
Don Peters
J. N. Irwin
Mary
Helen
Wisconsin
Chicago
Mae Pickins
Fairfield
Parks
Don Bailey
Winfield
B. C. Tracy
Dora Farrier
Harry Barricklow
Aberdeen
Miss
George Savage
Robt. West
W. A. Coffman
Ainsworth
Edna Martin
Galesburg
Will Heyde
Ray Singleton
Own
May Fox
Bruce
Oskaloosa
Mary Louise Bean
Herman Reim
Kremlin
Okla
Reim
Clarence Rathmel
Blanche Grecian
Ohio
John Birney
Clara
George Wilson
Euelah
Beatrice Wilson
Grace Stafford
Davenport
Dale Ebner
Vivian Booth
Moonee Emerald Oil Promises Corn Pain Relief
Lemmon's Pharmacy offers Moonee Emerald Oil with a money back guarantee if it fails to remove corn pain and the corn itself within 34 hours. The ad claims deep penetration to relieve soreness, bunions, and related foot troubles, enabling unrestricted movement and comfort. It also touts benefits for swollen or varicose veins and reports high sales.
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Lemmon
Moone
Lemmon's
Local Visitors Reported From Ainsworth R R 2
Mrs John Lowash and children from West Chester visited the Job Paul home last week. Mr and Mrs CC H Work and daughter Dorothy spent Sunday at the Will Palmer home. Betty Schroeder of Milwaukee is visiting at the Fred Schroeder home. Homer White visited George Wallace last Thursday night. Mrs Rodney Arnold and son Billie, Mrs Pearl Clark and Baby, and Mrs Sands and Mrs Arnold of Washington visited Hazen home Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Louie Schwarb visited Riverside Tuesday.
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Ainsworth
I, Vo Hazen
Louie Schwarb
Louwis Schwarb
Riverside
Express Storage Charges Implemented for Undeliverable Shipments
The American Railway Express Co announces new storage charges for undeliverable express shipments. A 10 cent first day rate, five cents per day for the next eight days, maximum 50 cents monthly per 100 pounds, with variations for heavier loads and a five day free period for certain parcels. Notices must be given after failed delivery attempts.
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Devery
Consignee
W. H. McCune
American Railway Express Co
Wise
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Washington, Lowa
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Bory
Oxfords
Goodyear
Man
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Vernelda Bowen
Cedar Rapids
Raymond Schoellenverger
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Naomi Jacoby
Gretna Kelso
A. N. Bowen
D.C. Bowen
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Charles Brown
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