Kalona Happenings in Kalona Iowa and Nearby
Kalona community notes report visitors from Iowa City and Washington, local marriages and illnesses, school plans, fair attendance, and church events. Readers learn of the Glick child’s illness, Mrs. Bishop’s funeral, and travels to the Johnson county and state fairs.
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Kalona
Sid Wellman
Iowa City
Sam Strickler
Marion Kepler
Ohio
Irene
Miss Waite
Allen and Snider
Arthur Durst
Near Washington
Mrs. Durst
Wes Boehme
Roy Snider
John Durst
Bert Britton
Mr. Boehme
BE. E. Dayton
Mr. Miller
John Berger
Iowa
al Reeves
Mr. Bush
South Prairie
Roy Shulty
William Hamilton
Frank
John McKinly
Lee
Abe Miller
West
Ten Dollars or Ten Days From the Court
A historical verse vignette portrays a judge dismissing waifs and hobos as he puns "Fudge" and "Rats" while a speaker laments society's failure to guide troubled youths. It condemns police and courts for treating vulnerable strangers as mere outcomes of flawed lives.
Kingston Ontario mayor rejects Prince of Wales hospital visit
Fifty years ago today on Sept five Kingston officials told the Prince of Wales he could not accept their hospital offer due to Orange influence in the invitation. Mary Anderson appeared at Stratford Memorial theater England as Rosalind. In Madrid a mob attacked the German embassy after news the German flag flew over Yap island in the Carolines.
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Kingston
Ont
Prince of Wales
Mary Anderson
Stratford Memorial Theater
England
Rosalind
Madrid
Yap
Carolines
Barber Shops Close Early Saturday Nights
Beginning Saturday night September 3 shops in the city will close at 11 o'clock on Saturdays. The notice urges residents to get shaved before 11 to avoid late hours, noting that boys are not kept up by the late schedule.
The Jolly Neighbor Behind a Guarded Smile
A poem about a cheerful daily companion who brightens others and offers help while hiding personal troubles. It finds his kindness genuine yet mixed with self interest as he graces others with a friendly, hopeful demeanor.
Delia Responds About Eggs in Coffee
Dialogue shows a maid named Delia admitting to placing eggs in coffee, with a regional dialect noting eggs are added except when fried. The scene centers on a kitchen mishap and the maid’s confirmation.
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Delia
Alers
Placating Her as Mrs Pitt Cries Pa Pitt Urges Buy
A domestic moment in which Mrs Pitt breaks into tears and Pa Pitt responds by shouting buy, aiming to calm the scene through a shopping impulse. The note captures a family scene with emphasis on paternal urgency.
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Mrs. Pitt
Pa Pitt
Paving Bricks Prompt The Infernal Regions
Comic exchange on a large pile of bricks noted as a symbol of political resolutions. The dialogue contrasts a lord and a head imp, with bricks representing graftless administrations and pure politics. The scene uses satirical tone to critique reform promises.
Snowstorm on fire in a writer’s pitch twist
A playwright, stuck for a thriller, dismisses shipwreck and burning buildings as stale. A colleague riffs on risk and suggests a dramatic Snowstorm on fire as a fresh, provocative concept to spark a new script.
A New Program for Farmers and City Critics
A farmer states plans to quit summer boarding as business improves and times change. He intends a winter vacation to critique city folk who rely on winter boarders, signaling a shift in livelihood and attitudes.
Antiques Trip Sparks Museum Debate
Modley and Trawling discuss a museum visit to view antiques. Modley questions antiques in a museum and proposes visiting the collection in a cold-storage house.
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Modley
Lacking Proof and Political Self Possession
A quoted aside notes a peculiarity about public men. When accused of wearing another’s collar and says he is his own master, he rarely seems self possessed.
Beards the Actor Draws Laughs With Sandwich Sign
A street scene features Beards the actor carrying a sandwich sign as onlookers react. The passerby exclaims humorously at the sight, labeling the moment as playful theater in public.
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Beards
An Optimist Faces Wife’s Lecture Schedule
A lighthearted portrait of a man known as an optimist whose smile rarely fades except when his wife’s lecture time arrives. The piece humorously notes the predictable moment of impact as an upcoming talk is set to begin.
Perkins-Why DeMealeres Removed Boarder Patent Medicine Maker
Eatlers says she acted to save herself from the poorhouse. The boarder was a patent medicine manufacturer who habitually treated other residents to free samples of his "appetizer."
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Perkins
Self-imposed Martyrdom in a Rotten First Night
A dismissive spectator condemns a play as a rotten effort while admitting he attends first nights. He declares he never misses opening performances, even when disappointed, exposing theatrical fatigue and audience cynicism.
Washington County Chautauqua Assn Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Washington County Chautauqua association will be held Tuesday evening September 13 at 8 o'clock in Smouse's Hall. All stockholders are requested to attend to handle important business promptly.
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Emaline Curl
Cincinnati
Rachel Frits
W. A. Curl
Mabel Herr
Albert Gliders
Evangelist Phelps
P. H. Hawk
Arthur Woods
Martin
C B. Hamilton
Myrtle
Bessie Dawson
Pete Shauf
Washington County Chautauqua Association
Smouse
GitGood
Irrevocable past quotes on wisdom and opportunity
A fragment quotes Miller urging learning from history to keep doors of opportunity open in the future. The remark emphasizes caution against repeating past faults and ensuring access to chances for progress.
Delivery Boy Rush Explained by Grocer
An idler in a grocery asks why the delivery boy is hurried. The grocer replies that haste allows him to correct any mistakes if something is delivered wrong.
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Offalo Express
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Advertises 100 Dollar Reward
A historical ad claims a 100 dollar reward for an uncured catarrh cure and promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous system treatment. It cites endorsements from Toledo wholesalers Waldring, Kinnan & Marvin and F J Cheney & Co and urges purchase through druggists.
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Tiall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Cheney
Waltding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
Hall
Foley's Kidney Pills claim cures and health claims
An old advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Pills promising to cure backache strengthen kidneys correct urinary irregularities build tissue, remove excess uric acid, prevent Bright's Disease and Diabetes and restore health. It urges refusing substitutes and lists Lemamonu's Pharmacy and McBihinney Drug Co as sellers.
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Bright
Lemamonu
Pharwacad McBihinney Drug
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R. L. Coulter
W. A. White
John Glick
Wellman
Liberty
Chris Ruegsegger
Carl
Fred Feldman
Myrtie
Riverside
James Haller
Ed Florang
Frank Hamilton
Amos Hall
Montana
George Sigler
Bert Steninger
Walter
Mont
Lewis King
Piedmont
Everette Lewis
Grace Wahl
Surprise Valley
Walter Leighton
Carolyn
S. F. Leighton
Esther Smith
Leighton
William Tames
Charles Livezey
Mr. Livezey
Valter
John Dawson
Cedar Rapids
Walt
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Hades
Curtys
Carre Furry
Guy
Pai
Shane
Washington County
Jordon Llosiery
Forest Mills
Essex Mills
School of Wisdom
Foley
Ohio Hocking Coal
WM. A. Whiting & Son
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Hmnerican
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Trier & Diamond Errand
Frank Rogers
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