This Modern World column misfires on 1928 predictions
H P Allen in Riverside Leader parodies failed 1928 forecasts and notes European war avoidance after Munich. He cites Americans should seek peace, critiques U S warlike history, and reflects on the past year with gratitude toward supporters despite minor missteps.
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H. P. Allen
Riverside Leader
Spain
London
Paris
Chamberlain
Deladier
Czechoslovakia
Fire Insurance Emerges After London Fire of 1666
The great fire of London in 1666 spurred widespread destruction and a surge in demand for protection. In the late seventeenth century several fire insurance companies were formed to meet this need.
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London
Mrs. Milo Lemley Returns to Thayer With Her Daughter
Mrs Milo Lemley arrives back in Thayer Missouri with her daughter and family Allen Woodford Postmaster E and Mrs Horning celebrate the end of a busy Christmas rush. Harold Wade of Seattle dies at 45. he was born in Richland and leaves a wife and two sons. Dr R G Swinney had a tonsillectomy in Fairfield and is recovering. Our teachers and pupils enjoy a two week vacation. Guy Bridges and wife celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary with their family.
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C. A. Neville
Richland
Milo Lemmly
Thayer
Allen Woodford
Harold Wade
Seattle
Sherman
Lilly Chacey Wade
C. R. Smith
Onslow
Hal Figgins
Widner
Washington
John Widner
Day
Bert Day
Fairfield
Dr. Luthly
R. G. Swinney
Bill Chmelar Buys Farm at Harmony Where They Live
Harmony January 2 Bill Chmelar has purchased the farm where he resides. Christmas Day guest lists include Mr and Mrs Chas Schiebel and Richard. Families and neighbors share holidays at multiple homes with continued New Year wishes.
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Bill Chmelar
Harmony
W. R. Longer
Bill Chelmer
Chas. Schiebel
Richard
Otto Schiebel
Randolph Kelsey
Elmer Roeder
Ralph Kelseys Jr
Glen Anderson
Ralph Kelsey
Joe Krotz
Lloyd Krotz
Pauline
Pill Chinela
So and Sew Club Hosts Jan Supper at Carr Home
DAYTON GROVE January 2 So and Sew club members and families plan a supper January 7 at the Wm Carr home. Local families share Christmas visits, with Harold Leet enjoying vacation time at Fairfield and others visiting relatives in Wellman and Keota. A newborn daughter arrives at Wiaerpington hospital and residents report several severe colds. Robert Stephens ships hogs to Chicago with return expected Friday night.
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Dayton Grove
So and Sew Club
Wm Carr
Marie Rogers
Charlie Stuart
George Mayer
Carl Richardson
Keota
William Embree
Eimer Harwyn
Wiaerpington Hospital
Carl Olfield
Lyle Oldfield
A. E. Krotts
Irena Oldfield
Robert Stephens
J. D. Morrison
Wellman
William Carr
J. W. Carr
Charlie Thrapp
C. C. Owen
Washington
Chicago
Dr Brooks Former Junction Resident Dies in New York
Funeral services for Dr Edward C Brooks of New York City will be held at 2 p m Tuesday in Knoxville Town. He graduated from the University of Iowa and is survived by his widow several children his parents a brother and two sisters. Marion Sterrett Omaha returned home Friday after a visit in Columbus City. J M Marshall who had been ill two weeks was taken to a Davenport hospital for treatment. News arrived of the accidental death of William Brandon 73 a long time Donesville resident fatally struck by an automobile in Peoria Illinois on Dec 24.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Edward C. Brooks
New York City
Knoxville
Town
E. C. Brooks
This Place
Brooks
University of Iowa
Marion Sterrett
Omaha
F. H. Johnston
Columbus City
J. M. Marshall
Richie
Davenport
William Brandon
Donesville
Peoria
Oxygen Need Shifts With Water Temperature
Fish require less oxygen in cold water than in warm water. In cold weather they breathe less, while warmer conditions raise oxygen demand and breathing rate.
High School Team Seeks Fort Madison Victory Tonight
A squad member said the team plans a strong start to the new year with a win over the Port Madison Bloodhounds at Fort Madison. The text also includes unrelated quotes and reflections on national strength and social issues.
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Port Madison Bloodhounds
Fort Madison
Hollywood Celebrities and Gossip From Early Sunday Pages
A collage reports on Ann Sothern buying a rug with a car at an Auto Show and Myrna Loy’s dog Spike training for a film role. Louella Parsons vents at Ronald Colman, while Luise Rainer reveals citizenship details. William Boyd and Robert Donat anecdotes wrap the brief feature.
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Ann Sothern
Birthplaces of the Stars
Noted actors listed by birth location include Charles Ruggle of Los Angeles California, Joan Blondel of New York New York, and Lew Ayres of Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Lew Ayres
Maureen O'Sullivan
Charles Ruggle
Los Angeles
Calif
Joan Blondel
New York
N. Y
Minneapolis
Minn
Local News Briefs From Crawfordsville Jan 2 1935
Rev and Mrs Paul Chapman and family of Bettendorf visited Rev N F Chapman and family in Crawfordsville. William David son of Quincy Sr. spent the night at the Hanna home and traveled to Waterloo. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Wayne Berkshire of Mt. Pleasant at Memorial hospital. Berkshire’s wife Adria Lease is a local high school graduate from class of 1934. The rest are humorous fragments and jokes from readers.
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Crawfordsville
Paul Chapman
Bettendorf
N. F. Chapman
William Davidson
Quincy, Sr
Tee Hanna
Waterloo
Quincy
Wayne Berkshire
Mt. Pleasant
Memorial Hospital
Berkshire
Adria Lease
A. G. Lease
Rev and Mrs Webster Host Open House for Young People
Rev and Mrs N G Webster entertained Friday evening honoring returning students and travelers over the holidays. The New Year's dinner at United Presbyterians church followed by a social program included vocal and instrumental numbers. J H Crooks bought a building east of his service station for use as a store room. Barnes children from New York and Connecticut returned home Sunday.
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Crawfordsvile
N. G. Webster
United Presbyterians
Margaret Gault
Jane Maxwell
Jean Cherryholmes
Webster
John White
J. H. Crooks
Barnes
New York
Conn
Ruth Returns to Hawkeye School and Maude to Monmouth
Ruth returned to her school at Hawkeye Monday and Maude returned to Monmouth college.
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Ruth
Hawkeye Monday
Maude
Monmouth College
Notice of Annual Meeting of Farmers Mutual Insurance
Notice to policy holders of Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Washington County Iowa. Meeting at Congress Hotel January 6 1939 at 1 30 PM for election of directors from Marion Clay Franklin Highland Lime Creek and other business.
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Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
Washington County
Iowa
Congress Hotel
Marion, Clay
Franklin
Highland
Lime Creek
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Spike
Asia
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Buckingham Palace
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Secre
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John Deere
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