Local Jesup News Reflects Community Life
A long Jesup Iowa chronicle notes school campaigns and Red Cross drives, church events, and family attendances. It reports births, deaths, weddings, and community visits including Wyoming and Waterloo figures, with multiple local engagements and plans for matinee shows and class activities.
Waverly Debating Team Wins Unanimous Decision
Waverly high school students defeated Edgewood in a debate held in the local high school auditorium. Coaches, students, and attendees reported a strong performance with notes of future improvement and plans for upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Edgewood
Waverly Beck
Grmy
Soilawe
Charles Guus
Dewees
Phediia
Neil Ning
Wits Haven
Una Meriton
Arbon Rus
Miss Mildred Shank Wed in Des Moines Home
Friends learned Wednesday afternoon of Miss Mildred Shank's marriage to St Heiserodt of Des Moines. The ceremony occurred at her mother's home, Mrs. Lizzie Shank, with relatives noting the happy event amid local social circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Watters
Julio Fearer
Cedar Bails
Story Musller
Hayfield
Minn
Chey
Mr. Prance
Fy Mossley
Waterton
Lund
Mro
C. Mongeleyi
Res Daan
Minchester
Marta
Ars
Tah Pribnes
Tate
Qaute
Community notes mark birthdays reunions and moves
Readable fragments recounts relatives gathering at Caroline Buler’s home for a third birthday, Mrs Frank Maurer hosting a pre party, John Maurer’s birthday, the Reinbeck area church and school events, town folks attending a convention in Burlington, a 1925 class play, 400 card game, and a Farm Bureau meeting in Readlyn with donations and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readiyn
Fagan
Sirs
Caroline
Buler
Everting
Frank Maurer
Fiignas Ae
Ganske Brothr
Harries Porter
Burlington
State Welders' Association
Usitess
Diekmann
Hent
Nick Mersch
Reinbeck
Waterloo
Shane Enbere
Ab -Keimdeer Bute
Fairbank
Vern Fuller
Oran
Smith
Plainfield Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Mrs Esfreda Swanson of the Salvation Army visited to discuss the state budget and reported above expectations. Royal Neighbors and Modern Woodmen held a joint officer installation at Legion hall with a supper. A baby was born to Mr and Mrs Eveland on January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esfreda Swanson
Salvation Army
Mary Eveland
Airs
C. A. Haviland
Charlies City
Saturda
Smith
Jr. Caruthers
Waterloo
Fred Stickman
Charles Kunz
Republic
Greenwood Cemetery
Nashua
Dorothy Stickman
Miss Rigby
Independence
Local Social Notes Show Neighbor Visits and Travel
A string of community updates lists visits and arrivals around town. Mrs. J. Cenyle hosts at Nashwahe, Miss Mathie Grant connected to family events, Vern Simith and others receive visitors, Will Jackson and Mrs. Jackson plan a Friday trip, while Clarence Swenson, the Werhert Mishler family, and Clark households are noted as calling or traveling between farms and towns. Mrs. Ed Wilcox journeys from Stanton with her mother, and Esther Tee visits Mr. Wiles’s household for week four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhverterre
Beteehoten Firmtly
Watts
Croyle
Jenia Priday
Mathie Grant
J. Cenyle
Rio
Nashwahe
Um Smith
Hir
Vern Simith
Mee
Will Jackson
Jackson
Clarence Swenson
Werhert Mishler
Clarks
Clark
Nats
miNex
Ed. Wilcox
Stanton
Nye
Lyme
Esther Tee
Wiles
Robert Arkerson
John Tilings
George Moore
Parkersburg
Local notes reveal social and civic happenings
The item lists hospital and social events, marriages and engagements, visits and gatherings across Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. It mentions names such as Mrs Ashley Tess Lewis and Miss In Ford, with references to reunions, farm bureau meetings, and community schedules across January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve
Ant
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Idaho
Ford
M. Rirchara
Looperlachwein
Steveneon
Ashley
Tess Lewis
McKengie
Farm Bureau
Wedarena
Lim Wortenes
Svent
Sal
Local Social and School Notes From Ester Minn Area
A column from Ester Minnesota covers social visits, dining events, and school activities. Topics include a Mayo Clinic consultation accompanied by brother Gus, a school board dinner for 20 guests decorated with yellow tea roses, and eighth graders studying Iowa courts. Also noted are travels of families to Delavan Wisconsin, illnesses prompting travel, a Presbyterian missionary society meeting with three new members, a planned social and carrel post sale for Feb 12, nursing care in Stanley, a WCTU lecture by Mrs. Carlson of Des Moines, and residents moving or visiting nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Caldwell
Des Moines
Jawa Liocese
Episcopal Clarch
A. D.van Tinjen
J. B. Vopeoluiver
G. C. Breddard
Mies M. Parker
Nichh Nepyey
Edgar Bloont
Wanethrop
Sunda
W. S. Dunlap
and Bins
GC. Stoddard
Winthrop
Mr. Dunlapy
Barton Dunlap
Martha Vat Enna
A.W. Wireman
Nage
Ars
B. Driver
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Wie Mane
Bes. O
Parker
G. G. Walker
B. Bunnell
W. Gates
Waterloo
West High -School
Calderine
Chutrney A. Lewis
Jesup
George Curshaw
Frazer Sisson
Jesu Consolidated School
Grace 1
Walker
Independence 1
Jesup High Des
Bob
June Bloom
Doris Gates
Fisianne Nielsen
Frances Wood
Toland
Rogers
Regis Hartington
Heberc
Melrose
Adaline Henderson
Lillian Duffy
Ladies’ Aid_of the Baptist
A. Emerson
Dirs
BB. Bunnell
Julia B. W. Stevenson
Leonard Brown
IP. Myers
H. S. Bunnell
Nellie -Chesebro Wilson
Engelfeld
Canada
Iowa State University
Shepherd- Towner
Maughter
Bowie
Ester
Minn
Consulta
Mayo Clinis
Gus
Alemberé
de Dutloe
Lod Tekehers
Biss Freytag
Iowa
Luss Kortemeycer
Independence
Godfry
Sherwood
N. L
Mes. W
Nelson
Delavan
Wis
Thei
Are
Wiliam Jarrett
Stanley
William Kortemeyer
Watertall Lodge
Carlson
Guy Swartzeil
Olin
Lizabeth Klefer
Fairbank News Roundup of Local Visits Events and Weddings
Fairbank notes list Atra Brown visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Pleger Dunkerton attendance at a Bening Sisters Installation C Castor family at John Flum funeral in Marshalltown Julia Finch and Earl Cook wed at Delavan with Finch family ties Pythian Sisters install officers including Mrs Brant Northrup Finett Higbee Weibel and Hayes Dinner by Mrs O Halin and community guests with nine tables set for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbank
Atra
Brown
Ft. Madison
L. Pleger
Atrs
C. B. DeWald
Nettle Kraft
Dunkerton
Bening “Bisters
C. Castor
John Flum
Julia Finch
Earl Cook
Waterloo
Alan Russell
del- Wein
the Tuide
Levi Finch
Fairbank Public School
Sheas
Pythian Sisters
Hattis Brant
Ida Northrup
Mary Finett
Harriet Higbee
Carria Weibel
Abbie Durham
Esther Payne
Mary, Reckemmer
Mary Finch
Etta Tangley
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Sell as Calomel Substitute
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild, dependable liver and bowel laxative. It claims they replace calomel without harming teeth or gums, curb headaches and dullness from constipation, and quickly restore energy. Available 15¢ and 30¢ in olive colored tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Washington Twp News Roundup Jan 25
Miss Dorothy Tiller visited the John Mar Yam home last week. Mr. and Mrs. O L Miller and Mrs. Mary Miller of Janesville were visitors in the Webb Cook home, Shell Rock, Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. A L Miller were Wattefleo visitors Wednesday. Mrs. Jennie Shafer cared for her niece Clara Barker of Janesville who is seriously ill. The Earl Garrison family Sundayed with his parents, J P Garrison of Lew Alber. Ward Hursh family also visited in the Jennie Shafter home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TR Stewart
Elzabeth Corey
W.O- 8
Clarksville
Sly. Hewitt
Ak. Waitt
Greene
Sunilas
Robert Moorhead
New Hampton
Bristow
D. O. Insett
Thornton
Pervis
W. A. Richards
Azore
Dows
D. D. Needham
Des’ Moines
Mason City
Br. and
Mire
Joe Pitch
Everett Appleby
Waterloo
K. D. Rose
Floyd Newell
M. J. Hewtt
Lyle Morford
Cedar Fails
J. Hyd
Grundy Center
Mrs. Gough
Hershey
Otho Folkerts
Clayton
Old
Hattie
Fdiware Folkerts
Denver
Werman Landers
Lyle
Minn
Raymond Blake
Gta
Lripoll
Tripoll
Pinin
Eld
Planeta
Thie Ds
Tripoli
Cam
Tor
Merman Krueger
Air
Tou Slev
Ys. M. Uf
Candle
Payette
Wa Guere
W. C. Martite
Pus
Wosk
Lou Schucknecht
Sumner
Stes
Fim
Lignor
Glenn
E. F. Gorbhert
Fulzgerald
Wil Oelschlager
Charles City
Seth Richards
Sun Jay
al Oelwein
Citude Richards
Martha Peters
Herman
John
Fritz
Mina Blur
Sophia Kluge
Emilie Brandenburg
Waverly
Cert Fritz
Toledo
St. John's Lutheran Church
C. Gi Diankemmer
Sean
Lutheran Cemetery
Freda Johnson
Karl Schmidt
Oper
Heesiiyter van
Conde
Wasil.d
Migs Maria Lisette
Avelaique Sayre
Cook County
Ars. Jil
Tohn Glassner
Bremer County
Ray Minnis
Riceville
Ove Sellug
Daugh Fripoli
Elva
Dorothea
Minnie
Lewis
Schmidt
Evangelical Church
Evangelicals Semeters
Karl Koehler
Washington
Dorothy Tiller
O. L. Miller
Mary Miller
Janesville
Line Webb
A. L. Miller
Jennie Shafer
Clara Barker
Earl Garrison
J. P. Garrison
Lew Albisa
Ward Hursh
Jennie Shafter
One Thin Woman Gains 10 Pounds in 20 Days
An advertisement touts McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a fast flesh producer. Claims say thin people can gain weight in weeks and that the tablets are easier to take than cod liver oil. A money back guarantee is offered if 5 pounds aren’t gained in 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jwo
McCos
Wangler Bros. C. J. Miller
Robert Drug Co
America
McCoy's
Goml
Red Pepper Rub Prompted Quick Pain Relief
Advert suggests pain relief with red pepper rub for rheumatic pain backache cold in chest and sore spots. It claims instant warmth and deep penetration within three minutes and contrasts with plasters and liniments. Encourages immediate purchase for prompt relief.
Leased Upper Floor Remodel Planned in Grundy Center
Alfred Blenfang has leased Wawkeye station and will remodel the upper floor of the building to improve it beyond the old LO C F hall. Local notes report Miss Ethel McBroom visiting from Waterloo. Mason City news mentions the death of Mrs Purl Lowe’s daughter from smallpox and illness in Mrs Lowe. Additional items include marriage of John Ascher and Martha Harms near Wellsburg and hospital work for Silmor Egberts in Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy Center
Alfred Blenfang
Wawkeye
Ethel McBroom
Waterloo
Phil Lidkoohy
Cedar Rapids
Harry Morrison
Mason City
Mttie
Purl ‘Lowe
Lowe
Mampton
Ibe Harris
Wellsburg
Byuslesa
Dirs
Harry Reynolds
Aliss Lizzie Hildebrand
Fristow
Margaret Sternberg
Des Amoines
Eila Wumkes
Finchford Woodmen election leads to oyster supper
Afedern Woodmen of America held an election of officers on Thursday. An oyster supper and social hour closed the meeting. Visitors joined from Cedar Parish and La Porte City noted in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finchford
America
Maldrain
la Porte City
Jubiley
Henry Dorman
Cedar Paris
Walter Page
Moore Town
Wherry
Amffas Hthel Sturms
Vivian Newell
Winstow
Edna Dorman
Edah Walter
Gilbert
Rheuma Promises Rapid Relief for Rheumatic Pain
An advertising claim touts Rheuma as quickly driving out rheumatic poison and easing pains from lumbago sciatica arthritis and neuralgia. The ad guarantees refund if symptoms persist and warns rheumatism can be a dangerous disease that may affect the heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangler Bros
Camphor and Witch Hazel Eye Wash Ad
An eye wash product Lavoptik promises quick relief for dark rings and bloodshot eyes using camphor witch hazel hydrastis and related ingredients. Eye cup free with purchase. Mike Gauss Pharmats and Robert Drug Co advertise at their city locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Gauss
Waverly Visitors Highlight Weekend Church and Social Calls
The record notes Rev. W. A. Siefken of Clarksville delivering a sermon at Tusheran church Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Eyoma Sturms and son Henry visited Waverly on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Early and Mrs. J. W. Hing of Waterloo stopped by the Charles Duriman home on Thursday. Early and Mrs. King are nieces of Mrs. Charles Dorman.
Musterole Ointment Promises Fast Relief From Ailments
An advertisement touts Musterole as a mustard oil based ointment that replaces mustard plasters without blistering. It claims quick relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck headaches and chest colds. Also marketed for babies and small children with a milder form. Jar and tube sizes priced at 35 and 65 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musterole
Rheumatic pains fade after Allen’s new remedy claim
James H. Allen of Rochester New York says a self developed formula named ALLENRHY banished rheumatism by dissolving uric acid deposits in joints and muscles. He offers a trial through Whanger Bros Co C J Miller Robert Drag Co and local druggists with a money back guarantee if the first pint fails to show recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Allen
Forbes St
Rochester
N. Y
Wangter Bros. Co
C. J. Miller
Robert Drag Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dorottea Val
Sapped
Swisher
Rowtrau
A. Clurel
Stuydévant
Fyn Osbeny
Cy Mullnikty
Jet
Russyl Bros
Jourman & Son
Werther
Pyldlag
Atlante & Pacific Tea Co
Hidtian
Bnto Jaeger
Erol Forte Alliage
Mou
Mooljer
Irene Busch
Moines
Cedarie
Lisurat
Albert
St Baal’s Lutheran Cemetery
Len Voelker
BO. Knose
Ds Smmproy Hig
Red Heffner
Heffner
Iyneh
Iy Willer Sar
Empsen
Claire ‘Pony
Junior Witterleg
sWonth
Olit Mit
Child Veltire
Re . H. Rausch Kliverer
Martin Eltsyielis
Wnietiog
Ute
Zarl B. Ilennings
I. G. Holden
International Harvester Company
St. Olafs Choir
Cedar Falls
Apeciatoir
HL. J. Yardho
Chicago
Lynn Shenard
Dubuahe
Wood
Empso
Blanche Kellner
Nose Hole
Elizabeth Peters Zahn
BME
Afttermoon
T. A. Mielgon
Woman's Relief Corps
Eats
Jesus
W. RC. of Jesus
Rebeked Lodge of Independence
L Bright
H. Sherman
B. Cox
J. Coburn
Miller
Alrs, Zohn
Naerville
Shady Grove
James Zahn
Itthur
Howard B
Flo
Howard
Ars. Zahn
Methodist Episcopal Church
Althe Stie
Gol
Saturay
Mar-geret Peters
Thomas
Naperville
Watertown
D. D
Charles
Frank
Emme Church
Christine
Mary
B. ii
Corey
Tuessey
Dr. 8. V. Gough
Will Surfus
Exner
George Walsh
Manda
Renage Taub
MH. Neal
Mason
Herbert Deny
Lawler
Diz
Neal
Jxhab
Flore
Probert Mesimaan
Morfetd
Gr Fra
Robert Maorlyton
Garey
Vevart Aubersom
AL Morfard
X. Pautaeret
Littleton
Tittle Ten
Jessy Tag
Laura Olin
Westiate
Traitkerten
Mexander
Aatearel
Waledon
Egerlts Malcom
Mabet sGex
Swit
Wilerloo
Charten Andrew
George Wemmmers
Robert
San. Za
Toval
Henry Rowe
Ituwn
Marty Kalirt
Minnie Schwenn
Walter Heloher
Osage Oxnoye
A. T. Marshall
Birs
Freexinger
U. W
Munday
Carl Engebretson
Gange Tutheran
Otto Meyerhof
Lincoln
Neb
Ernest Meyerhof
Suraner
J. Meyerhof
Misa Yvie Jeffries
Minneapolis
George Jeffries
Wish
Jonnie Sitehcock
John Wagner
Curt Schultz
Kensett
John Michalek
Niccolo
Frank Michalek
Staples
Plynouth
W. I. Owen
Water-ton Medical Association
Alrs
Irving Vaughn
Watertoo
Ed Perguson
FB. A. Counsell
Ward
FW. Annis
Witter
Cal. C.H. Woodiwiss
Osage
Dult Johnson
State University
Madison
Crrinnell
Salty Hillyer
Frank Wallace
Albert Wallaace
Clara Weiterton
Marie Jackson
Manchester
Mike Holzko
Bag
iMaea Naenttat
Graton
Cal
K. J. Johnson
Laure Spaunant
Birbhara Beast
Arthur Nelson
Athene Rucker
Milton
Trummly
Will Datetins
Beert
Kansas City
Martha Hutchins
Ros. Whitey
Albert Benedict
George Decker
Hayinga
Union Township
Eneynesus
Donald W
Erine Uuler
Maurice Kathan
Charles iSatben
Merte Coonradi
Fred Coonradi
Congregation Parsonage
Oscar Horgen
Gilbert Horgen
Marri
Mabel
Hudson
E. £. Scofield
Cora Johnson
New York City
Anna Kapek
Columbia University
Ted Schefeld
Worcester
Russell Willey
M.D. Mack
G. L. Wool
Muele
Tony Vpokornis
St. Ansgar
Austin
Horniel
Ferdinand William
Redd
Anmerania
Fingsd Seminary
Rudd
St. John's Taitheran Church
Cefar Township
Rbadlyr
Reinbece
Separ
Plainfield
Emily Gibson
Miss Taylor
Hazleton
Bor
LO. C. F
Drogeist Naot
E. 5Th St
Lake Superior
Wittick
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!