Wedding bells and local gatherings fill Lexington social scene
In GOCuETY a Washington wedding at the Martin home near West Chester unites Miss Mary Martin to Joseph E. McClure of Dubuque. A group surprise honors Sverette Schenefelt at Chautauqua grounds with bonfires and roasts. Cora Davis of Columbus Junction marries George Wiegman as Rev. A. S. Smith officiates at Lexington.
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Washington
Frank Martin
West Chester
Mary
Joseph E. McClure
Dubuque
Uka
Sverette Schenefelt
Chautauqua
Winifred Laffer
Sigourney
Cora Davis
H. A. Davis
Columbus Junction
George Wiegman
I. C. Wiegman
A. S. Smith
Wiegman Farm
Ity
Regular meeting notice for Thursday evening at eight
A. A. regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening at 8 o clock. Important business will be discussed and a full attendance is desired.
Local North Iowa Notes and Town News
Richmond and Ainsworth columns report daily activities. Bernard Friese hauled wood, Walter Brown hauled sand, Frank McCombs hulled clover, and Horsousky Bros. did work. Mamie Knotek celebrated her fourteenth birthday with friends. George Saur girls seek eye treatment from Dr. Hammer. Dr. Chittum returns from Virginia visit. Mrs. O D Chapel travels to Santa Fe Missouri. New baby daughter for Mr. and Mrs. W E Acheson. Koehler and Zieglowsky wedding attendees from Hartsford Illinois. J W Libe bought a piano. Neighbors attend Chautauqua in Washington and a West Chester ball game. Various locals visit relatives and conduct business in Washington Des Moines West Liberty Muscatine.
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Richmond
Bernard Friese
Washington
Friese
Walter Brown
English River
Frank McCombs
Horsousky Bros
Mamie Knotek
Mamie
George Saur
Hammer
Kalona
Dr. Chittum
Virginia
Will Chapel
Ainsworth
O. D. Chapel
Santa Fe
W. E. Acheson
Meint Koehler
Oelwein
Karl Koehler
Local Notes From Rural Route Two Sigafoose
Wm Cochran finished threshing at the H A Petratz place Tuesday. Henry Booth returned from Cedar Rapids after visiting the Rob Dawson home. Mr Whitacre promoting enlarging pictures called on neighbors. Eureka church to hold Sunday evening service led by Rev J P Hebner. Clarke of Crawfordsville back from Merrimac trip. Mrs W J Wagner and party attended the Washington Chautauqua. H D Sommer and Marvin Dawson arrived from Washington. Hugh Mccleery of Washington visited the John McCleary home yesterday. Misses Bina Effie Porter and Muda Achison were visitors yesterday. Miss Lucy Bowman chiropractor from Winfield visited yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Gardner
Walter A. Smith
Harvey
Ezra Gardner
Lexington
Josephine Gardner
Chicago
Wm. Cochran
H. A. Petratz
Henry Booth
Cedar Rapids
Rob Dawson
Hugh MccCleery
Washington
John McCleary
Bina
Effie Porter
Ainsworth
Muda Achison
Columbus City
Lucy Bowman
Winfield
Youthful Dreams and Long Pants Echoes
A two-hobo exchange reflects on youth dreams and aging. The first speaker notes few dreams come true while the second recalls longing for long pants and claims to wear them longer than any man in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kale
Greenland
Meerbhaum
Hudson's Bay
Clinton Plans Pension for Fire Horses Yet to Be Built
Ground broken for the Western Old People's home on the Pfeifer residence site Cedar Falls Iowa Aug 24 dedicatory services were impressive C C Pfund Hubbard Iowa chairman Bishop Spreng Cleveland Ohio spoke of the beloved couple and the future usefulness of the home He turned the first spadeful of earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Henry Pfeifer
C. C. Pfund
Hubbard
Iowa
Spreng
Cleveland
Ohio
Sigourney Citizen Henry Schroeder Dies in Germany
Sigourney Iowa August 24 Henry I Schroeder one of the town s oldest citizens and proprietor of the Sigourney nursery died in Germany a few days ago He departed for the fatherland last October seeking to visit his boyhood home where his brothers and sisters awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney
Iowa
Henry I Schroeder
Sigourney Nursery
Germany
Mr. Schroeder
May pension old fire horses in Clinton Iowa
Clinton Iowa council considers pension plan for aging fire horses after humane society halted a sale. Officials weigh placing veterans in pastures rather than auctioning them, amid strong sentiment against harsh treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
City Humane Society
Origin of the noble sirloin cut tale
The sirloin allegedly derives from surtoin meaning be side the loin. A joke by James I after a feast supposedly knighted the beef saying Not sirloin, bet Sir Loin. The tale attributes the name to a feasting royal mispronunciation and has entered folk etymology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James I
England
Three second Atlantic cable message transfer noted
An article notes it takes about three seconds for a message to cross the Atlantic cable. It mentions discoveries at Savoy Hotel in London during an artesian well sinking and the deep finding of fossilized oysters at 176 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savoy Hotel
London
Japan
The Hermit Crab and a Steamer Sinking
The hermit crab hides in tide pools retreating to its shell at alarm and guarding the entrance with a larger claw. A Mississippi packet named Karry Lee sank near Brandywine with all passengers and crew saved except one negro fireman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Karry Lee
Brandywine
Frost Reports Mild Duluth Night With 44 Degree Low
Frost was reported back of Duluth with a low of 44 degrees. The coldest Dakotan reading was 20 degrees at Tickineen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Dakotas
Tickineen
Mayor Hope Threatened. Black Hand Letter Reported
Ottawa officials report a threatening letter sent from Rome Italy aimed at Mayor Hope of Ottawa Ontario and indicating possible black hand involvement, with authorities investigating the intimidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Commercial Club Formed in Coatesville Illinois
In Coatesville Illinois a commercial club is formed with Ht C Hathaway as president and John Davidson as secretary. The Aug 24 report notes the new organization aims to promote local business and community interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Coatesville
Coatesville, IL
Ht. C. Hathaway
John Davidson
Farm Notes Not Written for Farmers
A satirical column criticizes farm publishing for tone and advice. It lampoons poor hatch rates with incubators and mocks potato breeding attempts. The piece also warns about theatre fear among families and bits about stage life versus farm life.
Courage and risk taking define business success
The article argues that hesitation leads to mediocrity and that initiative and courage are essential for distinctive achievement. It notes fearless individuals shoulder risk, endure hardship, and act on conviction, asserting no substitute for courage regardless of education or training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lfe
Success Magazine
Examinations Scheduled for Conditioned Pupils
All pupils in grades six seven and eight who are conditioned may take examinations Friday and Saturday this week at 8 o clock each day at the high school building.
City Bus Line Delivers Quick Call Service
Call up phone number 5S for black and leave orders. prompt handling by prank rovers. Street and number provided.
Teaming and Hauling Ad Proclaims Ready Services
Astéeor Ray Keyes announces readiness to perform all kinds of hauling with a good team and contact by telephone 554 Red. The notice presents a concise business offer emphasizing preparation and skilled labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astéeor
Auction of household goods at square corner sale
An auction of household goods will be held at the northwest corner of the square on Saturday August 26 at 2 30 p m. Proceeds or specifics are not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.be
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised By Clinton Man
Accused of stealing the sting from burns and sores Bucklen's Arnica Salve is extolled by Chamberlain of Clinton Me as a universal healer. He claims it robs cuts corns bruises sprains and injuries of their terror with no equal remedy. Available at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Chamberlain
Clinton
Bucklen
Lemmon
Markets report from Chicago August 24 1911
Market receipts and depths show mixed cattle and sheep activity with weak cattle and sheep prospects. Estimated receipts today 18000 with heavy totals across porkers and pigs. grain notes include Wheat Corn and Oats futures with nearby and deferred prices and delivery months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tig
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Atend Coe College
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Corpus Christi
Texas
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Williamsburg
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W. 8. Gardner
Delta
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the County News
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Clarke
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W. J. Wagner
Paul
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Bertha Anderson
Gladys Maxwell
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L. L. Neiswanger
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Charles McCleary
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Ralph Kelsey
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Lee Rhea
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T. FE. Maxwell
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