Up Where The Cranberries Grow In Michigan Swamps
The writer travels Michigan visiting Grand Ledge Lansing Jackson and Pontiac while commenting on swamp land drainage and its impact on cranberries swamp grass and timber. He notes clear streams sparse timber and the state’s farming shift including convict farm drainage and a Jackson prison-penal farm system with convicts at work. He describes a ride in a new Essex car and church visits including a Jackson Congregationalist sermon on whether the world is going to the dogs.
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Michigan
Crooked Creek
Ichigan
Grand Ledge
Wansing
Din Lansing
New Essex
Lansing
Jackson
Methodist
Spence
First United Presbyterian Church
Ile
Folke
Newberry
Chas. T. Townsend
Main Street
Lonia
Pontiac
Billiard ‘College
Billiard University
Marquette
Fonla
Pontiae
Prohibition Attitudes Across the Midwest
The text notes common people in the Dakotas share the same dry stance on prohibition as those in Iowa. It emphasizes water quality as a strong local concern but suggests overall sentiment remains uniform and resistant to change.
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Dakotas
Towa
Mrs McLaughlin Hosts Hamilton McLaughlin Thanksgiving Dinner
Mrs John McLaughlin entertained at the annual Thanksgiving dinner with 25 guests. The table featured yellow and white decorations and a large yellow chrysanthemum centerpiece. Dr and Mrs Harvey McCall of Allerton joined the after to socialize and enjoy music.
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John McLaughlin
Harvey McCall
Allerton
William Fitzwilliam Returns to Work After Illness
William Fitzwilliam is back at work at the Democrat after several days of illness. He resumes duties and appears in good health.
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William Fitzwilliam
Democrat of
Local notices announce meetings and church events
Announcements of social and business meetings are listed with no charges. The I CG hall hosts a business meeting Friday evening December 1 with officer elections. The 76 Ladies meet next Tuesday at 1 PM to plan booths for the December 8 bazaar at the church. West Chester Local to hold an oyster supper December 6 in the hall.
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Bech
Colu
West Chester
Harmony and club meetings list in local notices
Harmony club will meet with Mrs Lauder Kennedy Tuesday afternoon Dec 5. Bible Study Department will meet with Mrs Frank Wilson Monday afternoon at 2 30. Notice D AJR. Meeting with Mrs J Edgington Tuesday Luncheon at 1 pm. Please be prompt. Standard Bearers Pop meeting Saturday evening 7 o clock at the Methodist parsonage. Music club meets Monday evening at 7 30 with Mrs A B Schmoeller. Mrs T C Davis leader. Afternoon Bridge club meets with Mrs Harry Ward Monday afternoon. Tater church committee meets in library Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
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Harmony Club
Lauder Kennedy
Frank Wilson
Methodist Parsonage
Music Club
A. B Schmoeller
T. C. Davis
Harry Ward
Tater Church
University student hosts house party for five friends
Miss Florence Cunningham of Iowa City entertained five college friends from Tuesday night to Wednesday at her home. Guests included Miss Helen Crabbe from New London Miss Garnet Welsh from Osage Miss Fayne Smithberger from Stanton Nebraska and Misses Selma and Olive Torgensen from Beresford SD. The event featured a noon dinner and chaperones Mr and Mrs Ambrose Cunningham.
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Florence Cunningham
University of Iowa
Iiowa City
Cunningham
Helen Crabbe
New London
Garnet Welsh
Osage
Fayne Smithberger
Stanton
Nebraska
Selma
Olive Torgensen
Beresford
South Dakota
Florence
Ambrose Cunningham
Miss Florence
County fair planned by Standard Rearers at Methodist social hall
The Standard Rearers of the M E church announce a county fair in the social hall of the Methodist church on Tuesday evening December Sth. The event features typical county fair attractions and ample food. Elders assist the young people in preparations for a successful occasion, inviting all to attend and enjoy. Mr and Mrs Joe Wright celebrate both Mrs Wrights birthday and Thanksgiving with a wedding guest of honor, Des Moines couple Mr and Mrs J Lee Hill, who were married in Des Moines the night before. The dinner color theme is pink and white with pink roses as decor.
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M. EF
Joe Wright
Mrd. Wright
Gueate of Honor
J. Lee Hill
Des Moines
Hill
Maynard Brown
Edna
Birthday dinner at the Hill residence in Washington County
A family birthday celebration featured a pink iced cake and a several course turkey dinner. Mr and Mrs Hill stayed several days at the Maynard Brown home in Washington County as reported by the Only Daily.
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Mrs. Hill
Maynard Brown
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Cure for Stomach Ailments
An advertisement claims a simple harmless preparation can remove catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and relieve stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. It touts rapid relief and a money back guarantee with Lemmon's Pharmacy listed among outlets.
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Mayr
Lemmon
Advt
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