Noble News Notes Births Deaths and Local Happenings
Andrew Havenstein born in Switzerland in 1841 died June 7 1924 at Noble aged 82. He immigrated in 1866 married Carolina in 1871 and left a wife a son John a daughter Mary and six grandchildren. Funeral at Eicher Church led by Rev Graber. Also reports on local schooling guests travel and social visits around Noble Iowa.
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Noble
Andrew Havenstein
John
Fanny Havenstein
Tegerfeiden
Canton
Aargau
Switzerland
Hauenstein
America
Carolina Hauenstein
Mary Stiler
Iowa Falla
Iowa
Alta Vista
Kansas
Mr. Hauenstein
Wayne
Henry Co
Washington Co
Havenstein
Mennonite Church
Eicher Church
Graber
Stuckey
Mart Stiles
Menno Christner
Iowa Falls
A. F. Mitchell
Oskaloosa
Twilla McGinnis
Hayre
Eicher School
MecGuinus
Echer
J. C. Rath
Ohio
Beenblossom seeks cancer cure in Savannah trip
Cal Been blossom left May 26 for Savannah Missouri to see a doctor about his cancer. The doctor reportedly said the cancer could be cured but left him weak. He expects to be gone two or three weeks. Mrs Been blossom has updates as the trip continues.
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Cal Beenblossom
Savannah
Missouri
Beenblosson
Elmer Kephart
Local Social Notes from Young America and Wellman
June 7 report of family visits and greetings around Wellman and Young America. Families like Phillips Harthelow Briley Humston and Johnston are mentioned with visits dinners and a sick child Dorothy Humston is treated for tonsillitis. Local neighbors host gatherings at Briley and M E Church and note cattle shipment by J N Phillips.
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Young America
J. Phillips
Toppan Johnston
Wellman
Olive Moore
Lloyd Humston
Raymond
Dorothy
Burlington
J. N. Phillips
Carl
Lynn Haney
Morris
Keith Swisher
Frank Pringle
Elmer Cherry
Briley
Charlies Barthelow
M. E
Brighton News From June With Quarantine and Weddings
Brighton reports several small pox quarantines at E. B. Linn Wood Hartley and Tom Hoover homes. The community notes state Calla Garbry graduated in Iowa City and Lena Christina Thompson wed Samuel Eckert in Des Moines. Residents head to Oskaloosa Muscatine and Woodward for work, visits, and announcements while streets are oiled after rain.
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Brighton
B. V. Garbry
Grave
Iowa City
Calla
E. B. Linn
Wood Hartley
Tom Hoover
Moyle
Tom Brinton
A. B. Mellis
J. B. Dey
Oskaloosa
H. L. Gordon
Donald Edwards
Muscatine
Harry Reeves
Hod Brier
Rex Brier
Boyd Hicks
Fairfield
Mildred Horton
Wayne Morgan
Rubio
C. L. Stone
A. D. Cain
Vivian
Marcelle
Jim Shafer
John Tennity
Quincey
Shafersittle
Frank Bristow
Floyd Arnold
Washington
Muscatine District
Sunset Park
Mary
Dorothy Helmick
Marjorie Follen
Grace Gallry
Vivian Cain
Blanche McCarty
Edith Koch
Caroline Craft
Juanita Prizer
Ethel Knerr
Carol
Irena Bennett
T. Thompson
Lena Christina
Samuel Eckert
Woodward
Des Moines
Wedding in Wayland Ties Newton Couple
William Eicher of Newton Kansas and Miss Geneva Lute of Wayland wed in Wayland last week. He is a 1922 Newton high school graduate and a former star basketball player. They will reside in Kansas.
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Gladys Knapp
Harold Briley
The
Christian Church
Robert Risk
Lloyd Humeton
Crawfordsville
William Eicher
Newton
Kansas
Geneva Lute
Wayland
Bill
Methodist Church
J. A. Moorhead
Will Fordyce
Washington
Andy Hauenstein
Noble
Hauenstein
James
Cedar Rapids
Jeannette Wooley
Des Moines
Drake University
John Wooley
Ames
Alda Rhea Visits Colorado Springs
Miss Alda Rhea of Colorado Springs spent a period there in early June, with local social rounds noted but details are sparse and fragmented.
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Braden
Alda Rhea
Colorado Springs
Local Social Notes and Funeral Attendance Mentioned
Neighborhood updates include funeral services for Mrs. J. T. Nickelson at Crawfordsville and attendance by George Maxwell of Washington with Dr. John Auld of Chicago. Various residents travel, visit, or host events at the Maxwell home and nearby Blake and Ferguson households. An ice cream social is planned for June 12 by Mrs. Oole Ferguson and helpers.
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Fred Reed
Washington
John McCall
Orpha Morgan
Alma Fred
Rickson
Viola Smith
Frank Hesseltine
Andy Hauenstein
Noble
Alvin Heaseltine
Delbert Maxwell
Blake
Braden Club
Mra
Jen Long
Grace Twinan
Vicw
Oole Ferguson
Ollie Blake
Mexico City Hosts and Hoards Mourning Traditions
A correspondent describes courtesy in Mexico City and distinguishes the educated 20 percent from the 80 percent populace. He notes exclusive Castilian families, social boundaries, and a custom of extensive mourning with two funeral services and a feast after the first. Interment must occur within twenty four hours of death.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Alvaro Obregon
Signor Callas Wins White House Interest in Theater Circles
At the theatre the other evening Signor Callas drew attention as a man predicted to succeed Oregon to the presidency. He appeared large with a sturdy jaw and a stubby mustache and was often interviewed during intermissions by friends and admirers.
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Signor Callas
Oregon
Callas
Mexico City Visit Reveals Theater Night and Sacred Heart Saloon
Visiting editors discuss Mayor Marcus Eli Raya of Mexico City a famed former Oliver Typewriter salesman. A special theater performance draws hundreds despite high ticket prices. They note vibrant religious life with cathedrals and worshippers, and mention a Murillo valued at $250,000 on display.
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Marcus Eli Raya
City of
Mexico
Frank Carter
Frank
Raya
Oliver
Mexico City
The
Republic
Maria Canessa
Maria
Death Report Ties Town to Local Tragedy
In the town where the death occurred authorities note the incident ties to a broader case. Investigators continue to gather evidence as residents react to the loss and await further details from officials.
Auto imports shape Mexico City car scene in 1930s
In Mexico City most cars are American made with Ford Buick Hudson Dodge Chevrolet Chandler and Velles leading in popularity and occasional Pierce Arrow or Packard. Mexico imports no native autos and heavy duties keep cars expensive.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Mexico City Farm Land Yields Rich Crops and Pulque
Surrounding land yields rich crops with alfalfa corn and wheat. The maguey plant dominates as the source of pulque drink. At seven years the plant center yields pulque for weeks at about a gallon and a half daily. A seven year maguey plant is valued around six hundred dollars.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Pack trains haul goods into Mexico City markets
Road into Mexico City shows many pack trains from farms. Burros carry diverse products with large bundles of forage strapped to their backs, sometimes nearly hidden by the load.
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Mexico City
Beasts of burden and the native cargo dor
A description of a laboring worker's physique and strength likened to a beast of burden. The text emphasizes a strong back and a steady mind enabling him to move heavy loads to designated addresses without argument. It contrasts man’s physical capacity with other traits.
Farm Transport in Mexico City Uses Mules and Oxen
The passage notes that no draught horses are used to move goods to Mexico City. Instead small mules, burroes, and oxen perform the labor, indicating limited local horse draught power and reliance on animal labor for heavy loads.
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Head
Mexico City
Cactus Hedge Fortifies Home Perimeter
A single stalk cactus with one or two branches grows several feet high and is used by natives to form protective hedges around homes. A would be thief encountering the spiny barrier would resemble a pin cushion, with briars embedded for weeks after forced entry attempts.
Mexico City Climate and High Altitude Effects
Mexico City sits over 7,000 feet above sea level, giving the region its cool climate. The cool nights often require an overcoat, with several nights noted as quite chilly.
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Mexico City
Three Couples Visit Cozy Evening Gathering
The narrator recalls an informal social visit with three couples at a well appointed venue. The scene emphasizes cordial conversation and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere as guests mingle and share refreshments.
Notorious cafe scene after dinner with brass band
A writer recalls dining at a cafe above average where the orchestra saluted with the Star Spangled Banner. Three nearby salesmen from the States introduced themselves, then warned the party not to return after 10 pm with ladies, deeming the cafe unsafe.
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States
R. ES
Spring Planting Highlighted by John Coolidge View
Plymouth Vermont reports that John C. Coolidge father of the president calls spring planting the farmer first duty and notes he declined a Cleveland Republican convention invitation received this morning from the Republican National Committee.
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Plymouth
John C. Coolidge
Cleveland
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