Wayland News Notes Births, Eggs and a World’s Fair Pitch
Mrs Ezra Wittmer reports the birth of Margaret Ann Koehler near Ainsworth on February 3. Braemer Hatchery sold 2500 baby chicks at Farmers Produce Co with 1000 chicks auctioned at about $3 per hundred. Will Farmer and son Laverne plan to move to a farm near Chillicothe later this month. A local farmer sold thirty dozen eggs at a produce station and got his price. another caller offered to collect eggs at a good price. Twin boys born to Mr and Mrs Donovan Baumgartner of Bluffton with former home economics teacher Bonnie Steinner. Eda Kauffman suffered severe burns refilling a gasoline lamp. A prominent educator advocates investing in the World’s Fair Century of Progress. Beacon City membership offers access to World’s Fair events for $34.05 with additional enrollment and payment options. June at Seacon City highlighted for youths with lodging, meals, and transportation included.
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George Barr
Margaret Ann Koehler
Ainsworth
Braemer Hatchery
Braemer
Wayland
Farmers Produce Co
Will Farmer
Laverne
Chillicothe
Peter Klopfenstein
Mt. Pleasant
Durward Jones
Allen Wenger
Wilbur Kicher
Ross Levert
Des Moines
Otto Brotzer
Philicothe
Frank Brother
Leela Kauffman
Josiah Kauffman
Kansas City
Ira Lute
Denver
Colo
Charlie Lute
New York City
Wayland-Cottonwood Womans Farm Bureau
Mt. Union
A. E. Magdefrau
Mre
Washington Crosses the Delaware in December 1776
A poetic line from the New York American about Washington leading his troops across the Delaware. The passage evokes frost and ice, eerie skies, and destiny driven valor as the dec 1776 moment unfolds. Local notices follow with names and events from Wayland area.
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New York American
Washington on Internal Dissension and Early Party Politics
The American Bankers Journal cites President Washington warning against internal dissensions and the rise of party politics. He wrote to Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton in August about enemies and secret foes, urging temper in debate and charity in judging others despite disagreements.
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Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
the Treasury
Washington Statuette Presented by Austria
The equestrian statuette of George Washington made of Austrian porcelain was presented to President Hoover as a gift from the Austrian government to the U S government in commemoration of the first President's 200th anniversary.
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George Washington
Hoover
U. S
Tomb of Washington Reveals Plain Brick Structure
The tomb of Washington is a severely plain brick building with an arched gateway and a slab reading Within this inclosure rests the remains of Gen. George Washington. Above the door are the words Tom the Resurrection and the Life He that believeth in Me though ye were dead yet shall he live, inscribed in the doorway area.
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Washington
Gen
George Washington
Tom
Honesty as a Vital Character Attribute
A Washington quotation emphasizes the enduring value of possessing firm virtue to uphold the defining title of an Honest Man, highlighting character over status. The message champions integrity as the core measure of public and personal life.
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George Washington
Neighborhood Social Roundup Highlights Zeiglowsky and Baker Families
Lucile Baker reports Havre area residents visiting relatives and hosting gatherings. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Albert Zeiglowsky, Bernice Zeiglowsky and Virginia Chalupa, Ed ward Zeiglowsky, and multiple Wittings and Witt mers. Weather notes and local weddings imply ongoing community life and farm routines.
Faith in the Face of a Sloping Abyss
A quotation attributed to Dr. John A. Hutton notes that modern times lack walls to stand against and that people without faith metaphorically stumble toward an abyss.
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John A. Hutton
Sea and Ocean Distinction in Common Usage
A discussion notes that people often use sea and ocean interchangeably though a sea is a smaller body of water than an ocean. The piece contrasts common practice with scientific definitions.
Eighth Grade Exams Held February at Local Schools
Pupils from Flowers Theron Keith Gilford participated in eighth grade examinations conducted here on February 2 and 3.
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Flowers
Theron Keith
Gilford
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Ezra Wittmer
Donavan Baumegartner
Bluffton, Ohio
Eda Kauffman
Beacon City
Chicago
Seacon City
Bevin
the Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Economica
Delaware
Clinton Scollard
Hamilton
Jefferson
American Bankers Journal
Austria
Tomb of
Sam Bergh
Havre
Martin Westen
Albert Zeiglowsky
Bernice Zeiglowsky
Virginia Chalupa
Howard Witting
Pleasant Hill
Fred Zeiglowsky
Micchel Knotterousa
Lucille Baker
Schoor
J. We. Thompson
Margaret Farrier
Brighton
Nora Gammon
Samuel Wittmer
Lawrence Baker
Sthgerade
Edward
Vert
John Biglowsky
Edd Squire
Everett
Mary Thompson
J. T. Thompson
Howard Wittvie
Wittner Hone
Merle Walker
Dean Stewart
Stella Thompson
Fauderman
Howard Wittriz
Clara
F B. G. Mason
Will Stafforda
Will Miller
Men Pratts
Leslie Peenbossoms
Fareie Baker
Lewis Baker
Will Chilcote
Howard Baker
Eding Wittrig
Nellie Richards
Orlin Wittrig
Donald Smith
Iowa City
Louise Baker
Plovence
Dernice Zeiglowsky
ye _Corps
Ricage
Rialto
Hotel Sherman Garage
USAIN
College Inn
Cigarelte
Thats
Mulder
Cigarelle
Uhl
Hiles
Pitter
Liccery & Myeas Toracco Co
Hell
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