Long Time Ago Washington Press 1872 notes
Fragmented 1872 Washington Press column describes local regiments reunion in Washington with parade and banquet. Mentions J.P. Mc Junkin greeting, Rev Frank Evans of the 25th, a Grant and Wilson pole at the press office, social chatter about politics, a 12 pound boy born Sept 19 1872, emigration talks, and various local notices including shops, winter wear, and a haunted house anecdote.
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Washington
U.P
J.P. McJunkin
Frank Evans
Chan ¢Lain
Everson's
Judge Jo
Lewis
Leon M
J. P.M
Spanish Women Lead Dance Reputation Worldwide
Spanish women are widely regarded as the best dancers among women globally, with a reputation built on skill, style, and expressive performance.
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Spain
Havre Social and Holiday Visits Chronicle
Havre hosts and visits across Thanksgiving weekend as Howard McBride hosts at home. Families including Zeiglowskys and Gardner share meals and attend sales. Visitors from Marshalltown Crawfordsville and Washington join relatives in Havre for gatherings and a John Miller sale event.
Dale December 6 closes event with December 18 bill
The notice lists Dec 6 as closing day for Haripit y’s, with December 18 due date. Loran Ahrens and daughters Marjorie and Phyllis were guests at the Clark Honing Home. Thomas Gerdes sold Thugs to Joe Link Monday. Richard Stewart returned to schoolwork at Monmouth after a weekend at home. Frances O Brian, ill in Town City hospital, is improving and hopes to return home near Kenwick soon. Mr and Mrs John Hl Simmering mourn the death of their little nephew, son of Ea Simmering.
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Dale
Haripity
Loran Ahrens
Marjorie
Phyllis
Clark Honing
Thomas Gerdes
Joe Link
Swift i
Robert Schantz
Washington'y
Richard Stewart
Monmouth
Lo' Cyran
Warner
Ant Birney
Misa Frances O*brian
Town City
Kenwick
John Hl
Eureka parish notes and farm news from nearby Lincoln visitors
Hogs sold in four carloads as local farming activity continues. Amanda Potratz and Louis Zimmering of Lincoln visited the Potratz home and attended Eureka services Sunday. Mrs Wolfer was ill and missed school. Erle McKune plans to move to Wayland for work. Howard McAain receives corn husking help from award recipient. Glen Dunbar and Beenblossoms were host to Stevie Walter, who earned a trip to the Chicago International Stock Show for his pig showing. Regular Eureka church services Sunday include communion and open doors for new members. F Woodburn works on Scofield place which is rented to Ray Reeves next year.
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Y Wolfer
Erle McKune
Wayland
Howard McAain
Glen Dunbar
Stevie Walter
Chicago
Stevie
Eureka
F. Woodburn
Scofield Place
Ray Reeves
Thanksgiving Day Gatherings In Keota And Nearby
Thanksgiving day events center on Keota with the Hahn and Black families hosting and visiting relatives from Washington and Ollie. The article notes Ada and Cecil Rales daughters and several local families visiting the Guy Black and Deal households. A marriage in Washington on December 1 is reported along with greetings from Alois Reiter and Ted Givans families.
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Keota
Jal Hahn
Guy!t
Washingon
Keokuk
Nick Hahn
Near Keota
Levi Rales
Ada
Cecil
Carl Callett
Lucille Wyett
Richland
Ne Ward
Ollie
Otis Black
John Hahn
Baby
Guy Black
Albert Hahn
Pearl Deny
Dwight Moo
Washington
Saday
Alois Reiter
Ted Givans
Evelyn
J. F. Deal
Andy Sheetz
Chas. Churchill
Frank
George Klett
Ome Klett
Nellie Pfeifer
Pfeifer
Crawfordsville Social and Sports Night Highlights
Nellie Manners reports from Crawfordsville as Mrs. Ella Skinner of La Harpe visits sister Mrs. Frank Youni. Local ladies at Social Hour club enjoy a Christmas exchange with Maryal Graham hosting a festive luncheon. A basketball game between Richland and the local independent team drew a 25 to 11 score, refereed by Smith of Owfordsville, amid bazaar attendance by Hazel Welch and Miss Cara.
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Rawfordsvil
Ella Skinner
la Harpe
Ansas
Frank Youni
Hazel Welch
Carar
Olds
Richland
Smith
Owfordsville
Maryal Graham
Jane Graham
Mand Lease
Helen Rullers
Neighborhood Notes and Local Incidents
The Ben Miller family moved north of Wellman on Wednesday and made many friends during their short stay. Orlo Green suffered a serious accident Tuesday evening, breaking his leg in the same place as last year and required a Town City hospital cast for at least three months. John Cray held a large sale as a closing out event attended by many. Elmer Neil helped Bill husk corn as corn husking season continues. Mrs. Johnny home noted a death of Rodebeck, described as a good person who will be missed. Mrs. Miles Green visited Charley’s home on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Nira
Ben Miller
Wellman Wedness
Burg
Orlo Green
Town City
Hesp
John Cray
Elmer Neil
Bill
Joh
Rodebeck
Miles Green
Charley
Local notes from Cedar Rapids and Muscatine area events
Community life items include hospital status of Lewis at University Hospital, a father and son banquet at Gladwin church with Rev J W Junction as speaker, Ladies Social Circle entertainment, a Christmas party planned for Dec 17 at Misses Helen Orr Lucile Swank and Clayton f, a marriage in Muscatine to Justice J C Coster, home north of Columbus Junction, Mrs George Cavanaugh visiting Davenport sister, five carloads of hogs shipped from the Junction, Minda Jarvis wintering in Muscatine, Lester Orr visiting from Waukon, Mrs Nancy Wagner visiting son Paul Wagner in San Antonio, Juniors Whatsoevers meeting with Miss Marie O It, George Tipton of Muscatine visiting the Colins and Miss Reaney, Dr and Mrs of Kansas visiting the McGrew home, large crowd at The Beantown Choir in Columbus high school auditorium under Parent-Teacher association.
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Waukon
J.C Tichie
Nancy Wagner
Conesville
San Antonio
Texas
Son
Paul Wagner
Junor Whatsoevers
Marie O
George Tipton
Muscatine
PG. Colin
Mary Reaney
M. Overholt
Marie Overholt
Mildred Anwy
Chicago
Kansas
C. W. McGrew
Beantown
Columbus
Masked men seize 2500 dollars in Davenport cash raid
Four masked men robbed Peoples Light Co. employees Saturday night in Davenport ta. They used shotguns and escaped with 2500 dollars in cash and checks. Cashier Mrs Merie Mason was slowed in handing over the money but not seriously hurt.
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Davenport
Peoples’ Light Company
Merie Mason
Regular Meeting Notes and Train Schedule Details
Lodges 89.0 B S Regular meeting second Thursday night monthly Mildred Kennedy W M Della McBride Secretary Visiting members are in OR. Eastbound arrives and departs various Golden State Limited and express trains with times 1:15 p.m. 6:60 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:22 a.m. 6:45 p.m. 12:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Freight and local passes listed. Westbound schedules include Local Passenger No 3 9:09 p.m. Southwist Limited 12:68 a.m. No 92 Local Freight 10:61 a.m. Agent signatures WC BEL and J.C. McKAY.
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Mildred Kennedy
W. M. Della McBride
Depar
Golden State Limited
Expres
Frigil
J.C. McKay
ST. P&p. R. RO
Westcound
Southwist Limited
Southwest Limited
Pean Aoe Ee
Passoncer
Freieht
WC Bel
Funeral Held for Doris Neal After Auto Accident
December 10 funeral services were held for Doris Neal, 81, of Ankeny, who died from injuries after being struck by a car driven by Kesterson of Clio. The accident occurred earlier in the day in this city.
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Doris Neal
Ankeny
Kesterson
Clio
Wapello Man Dies in Hunting Accident
Rd Foster 29 was found dead in Wapello Iowa as a hunting accident victim. His father C F Foster sought him after a long absence, and the body showed he was shot while attempting to pull his gun through a scene.
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Rd Foster
Foster
C.F. Foster
Back in Iowa Dog Returns Home From Ark Journey
The collie dog Shep, moved from Driggs Arkansas with Anton Bill and his family, shows interest in farm yard life again near Waukon Iowa at John Billie's farm after a trek back from Arkansas. His feet were sore from the long trip and he began to roam the old farm seeking food and familiarity.
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Waukon
Dee 10
Driggs
Ark
Shep
John Billie
Anton Bill
Ming
Cornell Endowment Drive Opens in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Iowa December 10 a three day campaign for Cornell college endowment opened with a banquet for workers. Otis Lemison chairman said the drive must raise 1 190 000 to claim a 500 1000 gift from the Rockefeller foundation. Pledges for 245 000 already made.
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Cedar Rapids
Cornell College
Otis Lemison
Cam Ign
Rockefeller Foundation
Alrea
Special Lights A Kilowatt Maya Laps in Aviation Lighting
Special lights a kilowatt maya laps are aged principally for aviation eld lighting although some are used in movie studio lighting especially where general illumination free from shadow is destroyed.
Boy Drowns in Des Moines River During Ice Walk
Kenneth Zook eight drowned in the Des Moines River as strong current and ice hampered a search. Companions said he stepped toward the middle of the river while skating near the bank, slipped, fell through the ice, called for help before vanishing.
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Des Mol
Kenneth Zook
Des Moines
Dr T J Pease Dentist Ad in Washington Bank Botaiog
Classified notice for a dentist named Dr T J Pease with contact details listing Washington National Bank and Botaiog. Includes pricing fragment $0 2-603 and a phone contact.
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T. J. Pease
Washington National Bank
W. J. Masson
Corbin & Barrett Shoe
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