Lapps in Lyngen Portrait and the Arctic Visit
A July 1826 journal entry describes Lyngen Norway where travelers view Lapps living in tepee like huts near the fjord. The account notes nomadic lifestyle, dogs, reindeer, and skeptical views of Lapps including living conditions and health concerns, with a postscript about contraband candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapland
Lyngen
Europe
Norway
Sweden
Lappolony
England
India
United States of America
Bible Thought for Today A Sure Promised to Fight
Joshua 10 25 urges courage and strength in battle with a promise of divine aid to all who fight enemies. The verse reinforces faith over fear and declares the Lord will support those who are strong and steadfast in confrontation.
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Joshua
Jos
Tent Pole Collapse Kills Man Injures Worker at Fort Dodge Show
Augui George Masnico, 23, from Flush ing Long Island, was killed when a 60 foot Ringling brothers tent pole toppled during takedown after an evening show. Michael J. Black, 27, of Trinidad, Colo, was seriously injured with a broken leg and other hurts as a guy rope failed. The accident occurred as crews dismantled the big top at the Fort Dodge venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
George Masnico
Michael J. Black
Ringling Brothers Circus
Masnico
Black
Flushing
Long Island
Trinidad
Colo
Botti
Big Circus
Death of Shenandoah Kiwanis member John W. Rogers
A cablegram from London announces the death of John W. Rogers of Ottumwa Iowa a Shenandoah Kiwanis member. He had lived here for years and was employed at a local packing plant. The body will be shipped home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Ottumwa
Iere
London
John W. Rogers
Shenandoah — Kiwanis Party
Girls Drown When Car Plunges Into Bridge
In Harlan Iowa on August 7, 18 year old Miss Mias De vil Johnson died after a car driven by Wayne Poole and occupied by Miss Lillian Carmicle plunged into an open bridge. Johnson was pinned beneath the vehicle.
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Harlan
Devil Johnson
Wayne Poole
Lillian Car Micrel
Miss Johnson
Loss of Wheat by Rust in Nearby Fields Reported
A local agricultural bulletin records wheat losses due to rust affecting fields near the region. Officials note crop damage and urge monitoring for affected wheat varieties and timely management actions.
Daily lessons in English word usage and posture note
A fragmented column shares word usage tips and spelling notes. It highlights misused phrases for papers and roots, mispronunciations like conversant, misspellings hosanna and others, and defines posture as body position and attitude.
Gingham Trousers in Heat and A Busy Journal Season
Readers debate whether men should wear gingham trousers in hot weather and note fashion sensibilities. The column captures light social chatter, jokes from the courtroom, and daily life reflections about weather, family, and community events.
Camp visitors and antics at Cone Lake YMCA outing
Parents and siblings visit Washington boys at Cone Lake camp as they adjust to camp life. Highlights include bug collections prepared with cyanide gas, stunt night with ice cream prize, and a film studio encounter. About twenty five Ottumwa boys and seven from Washington attend the camp, with homecoming planned Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Stewart
Bob Shannon
Y. M Co. A. Camm
Cone Lake
Washington
Ottumwa
Butcher’s Cold Shoulder Stirs Public Wary Reactions
Readers recall chilly interactions from local butchers as townsfolk recount curt replies and frosty service. The comments highlight how daily shopping can feel discouraging and prompt conversations about customer care in small markets.
Local notes include visitors and community events in town
Mrs Nora Dryden and daughter Jessie of Chicago are visiting Mrs Dryden's father. Several families visit relatives in town including Mr gease Mare and Mrs Jay Brown, Mrs Clara Darbyshire, and Mrs N J Walker. A baby girl arrived to Mr and Mrs George McCaleb. The Ladies Foreign Missionary Society met at the church. Rev McCrory improves in hospital. A Brockway house sale and a Masonic picnic are noted. Rev Karl Melcelson and family visit Janesville
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Ainswot
Nora Dryden
Jessie
Chicago
Jay Brown
Clara Darbyshire
N. J. Walker
Me Hoda Vanborn
A. P. Jeffrey
Ladies Foreign Missionary Society of the
M. KB. Church
Helen Armstrong
Paul
Mt. Pleasant
Charles McCreedy
Siourney
Ellen McCreedy
George McCaleb
Carrie Williamson
Fameily
Omaha
A. Bb. Moore
Robert West
Davenport
West
Mina West
Fred Orris
J. W. Divis
Rolce Kurtz
Kenton
Washington
Kk. W. Spessard
George M. Lord
Karl Melcchelson
Janesville
Wis
Robert Rowan
Wellston Social Notes and Visits Around Town
Mr. Rice of Grant Keontucks visits at his daughters home. Barneat Hummer and Che Stewart threshing near Wellston. Mrs. Ralph Brinning and Mrs. Francis Feltz helped with chores. Charles Harvey cooks for tipshoers Thursday. Little Mise furh stays two weeks at standpa and grandm ft. Mr. and Mrs. Bartper and daughter Miss and son visit. Hush Calvin of War Me. and Mrs. Slattie of Washington attend Griffith home. Mrs. Ross Whitacre and children visit Sam Whittre home in Brighton. Mr. and Mrs. Zodle Zear spend Sunday with Francis Feltz Clement.
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Che. Stewart
Wellston
Ralph Brinning
Francis Fettz
Charles Harvey
Standpa
Crandm
Bart
Per
Misa
Calvin
Slattie
Washington
Griffith
Ross Whitacre
Sam Whittre
Brighton
Zodle Zear
Francis Feltz Clement
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Meets at Church
The Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid met at the church on a Wednesday afternoon with eleven members and ten children present. After the business meeting the entertaining committee served refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Derbyshire welcomed a baby boy born Friday August 13.
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Pleasant Hill
Ladies Aid
Donald Derbyshire
Two Airmen Die in Midair Collision at Chanute Field
Aug 7 Rantoul Illinois Lt C K Partridge 32 of Chicago was killed when his trainer plane spun from 500 feet at Chanute Field. Flying Cadet Harold C Wilson of Selfridge Field Michigan swerved to help and crashed nearby. Wilson is unconscious and not expected to survive. Lieut J E Wolfe of Chicago Wilson's passenger is seriously injured. Both Partridge and Wolfe were reserve officers.
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Rantoul
C. KE. Partridge
Chicago
Chanute Field
Harold C. Wilson
Selfridge Field Mich
Partridge
Wilson
J. E. Wolfe
Wolfe
Governor Hammill Returns From Western Vacation
Governor Hammill and his wife return to Des Moines after a two week vacation in Yellowstone Park and other western sites. In Cheyenne Wyoming he attended the annual conference of governors.
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Des Moines
Hammill
Yellowstone Park
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Abe Martin on the changing world visits old friends
Abe Martin recounts life after forty one years in prison with serial number 15123, recalling 1885 murder, estate dispute, and a world of cars, whiskers, and new freedoms. He notes shifts in society and wonders what outlaws would think if released today.
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al Licklider
Tiffin
Ohio
Providence
Rhode Island
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Evening Journal
Washington County
Publishers News
East Main Street
Mutual
Iowa
Lyngen Fjord
Lappa
Esquimac
Esquimaux
Lapps
Ford
Lynngen
Laplad
Abe Martin
Philadelphy
Pickreltown
Bridget
Tom
Johnny
Sandy Hook
Sadie
Pictus Company
Santa Claus
Pittsburgh
Lary
Ainsworth
Wellston Wellston
Mr. Rice
Grant, Keontucks
Barneat Hum
Mer
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