New Books at Chilcote Library Highlight Local Reading
The Chilcote Public Library adds numerous titles from American Library Association publications to its shelves. Notable entries include Durant on philosophy, Barton on public ignorance, Browne on world religions, and Pralette on the University of hard knocks. Community notes report local farm activity and social life alongside library offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilcote Public Library
American — Library Association
United States
Will Durant
H. P. Schauffler
Bruce Barton
Mr. Barton
Oak Park
Ill
Lewis Browne
E. G. Jones
India
S F. H. Haire
Ralph Pralette
University of Hard Knocks
H. D. Hirshl
West Chester Notes Drive To Washington County Farms Shine
West Chester correspondent reports on drives to Washington, praising farm land values under $250 an acre and noting improvements at Temple’s 80 acres sold for 225. Miss Green extends post office hours to 9 every night till Christmas Eve. The writer laments rough county roads, taxes, and weather, hopes for better travels and safety, and mentions local gossip in By the Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Washinton
T.r
Wes’ Ches
Washington
Wes
Miss Green
Will Rawn
Washington County
Andy Augustine
Keota
Chicago
Passing of a friend C E Nichols remembered by White Bear Press
W A Stickley notes the death of C E Nichols of Mandan North Dakota in Minneapolis. Nichols longtime Northern Pacific conductor known for generosity and friendship. Funeral held with Masonic rites as Roy Smith delivered sermon. Nichols cherished childhood in Ainsworth Iowa and kept lifelong bonds. He never married. survived by a mother aged 92 and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Nichols
W. A. Stickley
White
N. D
Minneapolis
Ainswort
Iowa
Wild West
Mandan
Missouri Slope
Cow
Ed Nichols
Yesteryear
Roy Smith
Simpson M. E. Church
Northern Pacific
Mandan West
House Fire Destroys Griffin Farm on December Night
Mrs Eardley Bell reports a fire at G G Griffiths farm in Wellman Iowa Saturday night about eight. Frank Hill and Ralph Bull were away at town leaving Mrs Bull and children at home. The ceiling collapsed prompting a general alarm and crowd to gather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Iowa
G. GG
Riverdale area notes on fires roads and town visits
A long district item lists a house fire with goods saved, rain and sleet smoothing roads, and neighbors helping. It covers travel between Rock Island and Washington, a Florida trip, local farm sale at $114 per acre to Roy Maple, and many family visits and court days. It notes a fatal car accident involving the Durst family, a football banquet with 250 guests, hunts, a box social, and a sub district meeting at the M E church. The piece ends with locals Kenneth Steinger and a note on tree lifespans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eardley Bell, Jr
J. G. Wherle
Wm. Criffin
Riverside
Rock Island
K. C. Hambright
Washington
P. I
Chamberburg
Pennsylvania
C. C. Gardner
St. Petersburg
Florida
Is White
Iowa
Joe Romine
Keota
Addison White
Roy Maple
Maple
Frank Hicks
Town City
Herbert Ash
Eardley Bell Jr
Russell Darnell
C. M. Booth
Eardley
H. B. Knight
Des Moines
Mr. Bell
Mr. Knight
Mark Anderson
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
John Durst
Wayne
George Struble
George
Fred Sehroder
Helen
Wm. Sehrod
Fred Schroder
Williamsburg
Mr. Culver
Louise Braden
Royster
Lewis Brothers
Wellman Orchestra
Geraldine Starr
West Chester
Dora Skinner
E. ST. Coffey
Eddies Wherls
Ottis Alin
Guy Moothart
Gleen
Kenneth Steinger
Kenneth
Arizona
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chilcote
E. J. Putman
R. FB. Regail
F. M. Chapman
North America
G. A. Dorsey
J. G. Green
J. M. Lee
M. E. Bottomley
J. J. Cummins
W. H. Goodyear
Frederick Litchfield
Lynn Roibough
Rosie
Tony
Duane Durst
Herman Luers
Methodist Church
Doctor Cooke
Miss Scott
Aew
Journal
Ralph Shannon
Siong
J. D. Dayton
Corbin & Barrett Bootery
Frank L. Wilson & Co
He To
SAO
Zan
Klein Klothing KO
Dad
Comfort Charlies
Lindies
H. J. Warden
Trade
Aoe
F. L. Wilson
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