Harmony era picnic and Methodist events observed at Brighton
Twelve Harmony era members and families enjoyed a Brighton park picnic. The Methodist Ladies Aid met at the parsonage with 35 attendees. Mrs. Cora Day led devotions and Dorothy Heimick spoke on European travels. The annual Methodist U. S. picnic drew about 100 attendees as children played while adults talked. A miniature Napoleonic coach by Richard Peiffer, entered in Omaha crafts contest, is displayed at Hinson's Jewelry. Richard won multiple prizes totaling 65 dollars in gold. Little Arlene Augustine of Valley visits Fred Genkin's home. Mrs. E. R. Jamison plans a visit from Lafayette then Minneapolis to see a daughter.
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Brighton
Brighton Park
Methodist Ladies Aid
Cora Day
C. D. Weldin
Dorothy Heimick
Methodist
U. S
Park
Richard Peiffer
Omaha
Hinson
Richard
Arlene Augustine
Valley
Fred Genkin
E. RB. Jamison
Lafayette
Ind
W. W. Jamison
Minneapolis
Local Notes on Visits and Health Mentions
A column lists individuals with health issues and travel updates. A. B. Horton suffers from high blood pressure and heart trouble. Gretchen Buck visits grandparents in Oxford Iowa after a two week stay. Shirley Grant visits Martinsburg. Mr and Mrs Moyle Priger of California stay among old Brighton friends. Mr and Mrs B F A Horner and Mr and Mrs F E Rudolph return from Chicago. Frank Trazey and family visit relatives in Emporia Kansas and other points. Dr Will Brinton and family plan a Denver move after visiting Adie Brinton. W M S of the Methodist church meets Friday at Mrs Ira Schafer’s home.
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Gretchen Buck
Oxford
Iowa
Ren Brier
Shirley Grant
Martinsburg
Moyle Priger
California
Des Moines
Mra
BF. A. Horner
FE. S. Rudolph
Chicago
Frank L'Tazey
Katheryn
Lois McClean
Emporia
Kansas
Will Brinton
Phyllis
Tommy
Denver
Colo
Addie Brinton
The
Methodist Church
Ira Sehafer
Wayland Community Notes Add Visitors and Local News
Wayland Stays lively with residents visiting relatives from Dayton to Waterloo and water tower watch plans. The July Dorcas committee meets at the church while locals plan a Century of Progress trip and a Shriners lawn picnic near Winfield.
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Wayland
Edwin Martin
Dickie
Robert
Dayton
Ohio
A. KE. Martin
Jerry Berch
Waterloo
Blanche
Gerald Boshart
William Schlatter
Gilbert Schantz
Dorcas
L. K. Koebel
Jacob Roth
Fred Hixson
Clair Sodergren
Sam Bergh
Lyle Zelir
A. B. Magdefray
Claristine Schlatter
Milo Kemp
Constanly
Jesse Bellew
Regulation Horseshoe Pitching Distances and Gear
The standard distance for horseshoe pitching is 40 feet with a 20 foot area for contests. The pitcher’s box is a 0 foot square, stakes are iron with a 7 inch diameter and inches above grind. Shoes must be under T% inches long 7 inches wide and 2% pounds in weight. A regulation game is 10 points and the closest shoe within 6 inches scores one point while three points are earned for a shoe closer.
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Tye
Wollen
Tourna
Menis
Extraordinary Pressure Records in Tornadoes Recounted
The article notes pressures of several thousand pounds per square inch reached in tornadoes with winds around 200 miles per hour. It cites a 1806 St. Louis tornado where a 2 by 4 inch plank was driven into a steel girder, lodging in the webbing.
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St. Louis
U S Imports Most Binder Twine and Jute Supplies
The United States is the largest consumer of binder twine and imports nearly all of the fiber from Yucatan. The country uses jute for tinmay sacks and relies on imports for raw materials, noting rubber and other goods from hot-climate markets.
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America
Yucatan
August 8 Circus Day Here With Russell Brothers Show
The Russell Brothers Three Ring Circus visits Berdo's show grounds on Tuesday August 8 with an emphasized high quality program. The act promises almost two hours of clean entertainment across three rings and a hippodrome, featuring arena stars and lively clowns.
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Washington
Russell Liothers
Russell Brothers
Russell Bros
Berdo
Origin of Whig and Tory Names in 1670 England
The terms Whig and Tory emerged in 1670 amid the bill to exclude James Duke of York from the throne. Whig originally meant cattle thieves and later applied to Scottish Presbyterians, while Tory referred to opponents of James I with hints of Papist alignment and rebellion.
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England
James
Duke of York
Iowan to sculpt Black Hawk statue on Lake View shore
A nine foot cement statue of Chief Black Hawk is being created by Iowa sculptor Harry Stinson of the University of Iowa. The cooperative project with the town’s commercial club and UI fine arts school will stand on the shore of Black Hawk Lake near Lake View after casting at Lake View. Stinson relied on extensive historical research and Tama Reservation studies for authenticity. The working model is on display in the Century of Progress hall of states. Dedication date to be announced with state officials and historical groups expected to attend.
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Black Hawk Lake
Lake View
Commercial Club
University School of Fine Arts
Harry Stinson
Department of Graphic and Plastic Arts
Iowa
Black Hawk
Tama Reservation
Century of Progress Hall of States
Lakeview
Cat Gives Birth To Four Kittens In Apple Tree Hole
East Hampton resident Arvid Nordberg found a cat had given birth to four kittens in a hole inside an apple tree. He later watched the cat move each kitten from the tree one by one.
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East Hampton
Conn
Arvid Nordberg
Nordberg
Fog Drives Wipers in Northern Peru’s Dry Climate
In northern Peru a desert climate with minimal rainfall still sees windshield wipers used due to frequent night fogs. Local drivers rely on fog tolerance and windscreen maintenance as a daily safety habit in a region noted for its aridity.
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Peru
Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Claims Personal Charm Boost
An early 1950s print advertisement urges readers to use Carter's Little Liver Pills to cleanse bile flow and restore personal charm. It warns against laxatives and salts while touting a mild vegetable formula with no calomel and a 25 cent price. The copy stresses health benefits and social appeal.
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Carter
C.M
Verdi Joonger Gesidaslatae at VERDI
Verdi J Joonger Gesidaslatae attended a Farmers Marketing association meeting in VERDI and another session in Chicago this week. Mr and Mrs W L Gates attended a bridge party at Darrell Ross’s last Saturday night.
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VERDI
J. Joonger
Gesidaslatae
W. L. Gates
Darrell Ross
Glen Mace
Howard Miller
Will Realer
Ralph
Ruben Chorpennings
Turaday
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