Prohibition Helps California Grapes Find Markets
San Francisco report notes six years of prohibition boosted California grape shipments from 21 605 to 72 116 carloads. Prices rose from around 20 to over 100 dollars a ton as demand shifted to other states, with much fruit used for winemaking moving elsewhere. Winehaven, once the world’s largest storage for wine, is dismantled after the 1906 fire era, with its assets valued at about 10 million dollars.
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San Francisco
Cal
California
Agricultural Economics Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Winehaven
Point San Pablo
Bishop Manning Calls Unity to Fight Divorce Erosion
New York March 4. Bishop William T Manning of the Episcopal Diocese of New York urges church unity to stamp out divorce evils. He cites rising divorce rates in Ohio Texas Michigan and Nevada and warns that the nation now sees one divorce for every seven marriages. He says marriage and home must be defended across Catholic Protestant and Jewish churches.
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New York
William T. Manning
Episcopal Diocese
Hellevyas
Ohio
Texas
Michigan
Nevada
State will probe slaying of former Minneapolis pastor
A state investigation into the death of former Minneapolis clergyman Birkeland is under way. Attorney General Clifford Hilton heads the inquiry as extradition proceedings are prepared for Mrs. Maymiel Nodge, held in Lacrosse, Wisconsin, linked to the November disappearance and death. The coroner cites unknown causes.
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St. Paul
Birkeland
Minneapolis
Maymiel Nodge
LaGrosse
Wis
Clifford Ia
Hilton
Chirse
Hirkeland
Aretic Whaler
Augusburg Seminary
LaCrosse
Unclear historical notice on public health and crime
Fragmentary report cites punishment on bond, theft and borrowing offenses, a smallpox scare, and a Washington march. It mentions arrests, public health fears, and references to locations including Denison and Virginia. The text contains incoherent fragments and likely OCR errors.
Scientists Not Worried Over Sun Spot Catastrophes
Scientists in Washington report sunspots and 11 year solar cycles may affect weather slightly but not cause major disasters. Experts warn there is no proven link to earthquakes or storms and predict only minor cooling during peak activity while long range effects remain uncertain.
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Washington
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Maosphere
U.S. Naval Observatory
Earth
Nore
William J. Humphreys
Weather Bureau
Louis A. Bauer
Carnegie Institution
Fue, Powle, Jr
Astro-Physical Observatory
Swithsonian Institution
Nils
Humphrey
Powle
Smithsonian
Ravert de Co Ward
Hardward University
Charles, Wylie
University of Iowa
S. A. Mitchell
Leander McCormick Observatory
University of Virginia
Henry Helm Clayton
Smithsonian Institution
Canton
Mass
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Trifoli Pol and Des Moines Visitors Attend Local Event
Waverly installing officer Mrs Cave led the Woman's Buliet work here while Mrs Yaie Gould of Des Moines visited her parents. A cal operation for gallstones occurred last Thursday at a regional hospital. Lucila Kraeger and Winn Unie, with others, traveled to Sumner for a preliminary declamatory contest with N A ro A group. the trio won their first in their ring chases.
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Pol
Maren
Ike
Urnin Lucila Kraeger
Atic
Winn Unie
Sumner High Schnol Es Siuay
Ranlsteants
Local notes from Auburn and Cameron communities
MT Auburn Mr Aunburn Ta Marely t re Mary Wright Luzeime is visiting friends this week. Fomer Lockhart spent Monday Snelisbury. He returned home Tuesday morning with his wife who had been with her brothers. Mr and Mrs J O Mum Smrmy, wintering in Cameron, returned to their home Wednesday morning for parents Mr and Mrs Chactes Grimm.
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Aunburn
Marely T
Mary Wright
Luzeime
Fomer Lockhart
Snelisbury
J. OM. Srumy
Cameron
Bro
Shell Rock
Iochelle
Daniels
Osliwe
Independence
Rank Pood
Family Vista
Hivayro
Anene
Alves
James van
Sorosis
Balsa Betel
Tebekahs
Dumont
Tad
George Young
Willa Warr Pital
Guid
Charles Witt
Chicize
Ben
Mrink Witt
Saclows City
M Padget
Waverly
I iGriver
Proom
Hickokt
Froutier
A. M. Vrouler
Nus
Muehe Sh
Mason Cit
Pine’ City
Minn
Bertha Chapman
J. Or. Woehrie
Nashua
Ellison
George Robinson
Wir Staweek
Ouseharc
sGeorge Orchard
Apnendiciti
Fred Perry
Atrnlerin Blordommet
J. W
Bradford
Chierko
Mes
EL Wright
Springer
Mire
Beckman
Rome
Dyersville
Ales
Yarger
Blutts
Visi
Cedar Pall
Landis
Annher
DS Eva Smith
Chindi
Lyn Ress
Vy Ranids
Nas
Hanipian Springer
Washington Township Notice of Meetings and Personal Moves
Elmer leaves Sunday morning for Rochester for a operation for gout. Mrs. R. Baker returns home after winter with her daughter in Weaver township. The Cemetery association will meet March 11 at the home of Harald Bas. The society will interson age March 12.
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Washington
Elmeron
Mornising
Rochester
Gaitre
Don Morgin
Waterloo
H. D. Ord
R. Baker
Oyster supper details and funeral tragedy echo through Dewar
Local report from Dewar Virginia recounts an oyster supper at Molletus hall attended by owners of a local electric company and a later funeral visit. A separate Cedar Rapids incident notes a fatal shooting during a failed attempt at a jail escape, persisting into Monday morning.
Community notices and social updates from Nashua area
Local listings report meetings at the Congregational church and Tebekah events, plus visits by residents to family homes in Osliwe Independence and Mason City. Undetailed health and residence updates include illnesses, operations, and moves among Nashua residents and nearby towns.
Fire destroys Finchkord home in March blaze
A Finchkord residence was completely destroyed by fire on Monday. Neate reports a chimney caused the blaze and furniture was on fire. Mrs Jensen, a longtime resident, suffered a stroke and was found unconscious by Charles Dorman near the roadside and rushed to a store for aid.
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Finchford Finchford
Phauita
C. Jensen
Finehford
Charles Dorman
Weathered notes misspellings hint at community greetings
A fragmentary social column mentions Mrs Clyde Steward visiting in Minnesota and Elders family events in Holland Minnesota. It notes a six week visit, a lunch at a soda shop, and a theatre party hosted by Mrs Dene Selig and Mrs William Thur is with family in Veron Wisconsin.
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Ronan
Ned Briner
Clyde Steward
Rorner Wanabers
Winehrord
Ac Dents
Eldera
Viet
Canada
Hank
Sisterda-haw
Dene Selig
William Thuris
Mardlug Farm
Chi Ada
Ranks Di'kopt
Holland
Min
Littleton Obituaries and Farm News Highlight Local Events
In Littleton area notes, families attend funerals at the Littleton cemetery, including Mrs. Mary Stevenson. News covers farm movements, visits, and social gatherings such as Art Creager’s party at a former home. Local commerce mentions horses shipped in for sale and weekend family activities, with various residents named.
Marriage Notices From A Local Parish In Early Times
The item records multiple marriages and family notices from a village parish, naming brides and grooms, places, and dates. It mentions the oldest daughter, Mrs Jess Smith, and Lindes, with details of residences and teaching work in the local community.
Fragmented notice reflects a community wedding rumor
A damaged OCR text fragment shows garbled names and events around a groom and betrothal in a local community. It mentions engagements and young people, with several unclear phrases suggesting social notices or wedding related chatter.
Would Shut Down Gas Works Would Shut Down Gas Works
A reader reports three years of stomach pains and appendix region trouble. They describe doctors and a pharmacist recommending a remedy claimed to remove mucus and inflammation. The ad promises a money refund if not effective.
Jewel for Mary Wiknalad Moore at Methoulet church
A wedding notice describes Mary Wiknalad Moore's ceremony at Methoulet church with attendants. It notes Mrs Towne's aid and the Moore family connections, naming Addie Sestint Mina and Bob Wole among those present.
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Mary Wiknalad Moore
Methoulet
Myers
Lyn Tawte
Towne
Addie Sestint- Mina
Anu
Calman
Who
Offy Signer
Mes
Bob Woley Heian
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