Nashua Notes A Patchwork of Local Happenings
Nashua scene sketches gatherings births deaths and changes from November events. A five hundred club forms at a dean young ladies home. family journeys span Ada to Plainfield for a brother’s death. church replacement pastor at Bassett Lutheran. family illnesses and hospital care prompt travel to Waverly Rochester and Waterloo. local farms change hands with prices. a large wolf is killed. charity dinners and showers accompany church efforts. social clubs host events. retailers resume evening hours. community members attend weddings birthdays and visits across nearby towns.
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Nashua
Nero Johnson
Miselaucila McCarthy
A. Troutner
Bra. A. Blasier
M. Peterson
Ada
Minn
Messagge
Foster
Mercy Hospital
Labby
W. A. Smith
Hecktle
Oak Hill
Andrew Laird
Waterloo
Marshall County
Nashua Motor Car‘ Company
Alva Jones
Truman Putney
John Watt
A. Fleming
Town City
Floyd van Garder
New Hartford Social News and Arrivals
A roundup of local movements attends visits and travels of residents. A. T. Perrin heads to Des Moines for an insurance convention while Mrs. Bourquin of Waterloo visits on business. James Parsons returns from North Dakota where he worked as an engineer for a threshing firm. Local households host guests, births are noted, and wedding anniversaries are celebrated including the Nibacks renewing vows at their Winthrop home.
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New Hartford
A. T. Perrin
Des Moines
L. E. Bourquin
Waterloo
James Parsons
North Dakota
Harvest
J. D. Bailey
M. Miller
F. G. Kellogg
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Hardman in Bristow
Funeral services for Mrs. A J Hardman were conducted at the M church with Rev J J Gough officiating. Honorary readers included Carey, Mr and Mrs A L Surfus, Mrs G W Zoller and Mrs A C Stowe. Burial followed at Greens to join her father. Survivors include son Morey, and daughters Maxine and George, plus mother Mrs Lottie Porter and sister Mrs Maude Monds. A large local gathering observed the services.
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Enuao
W. P.M. SL
W. C.F. UL
Asao- Station Aid Social Weonowtes Clut
Anna Porter
Shell Noch
Dac
A.L. Wardman
Morey
Maxine
George
Lottia Porter
Ramafry
Maude Monds
Payette
Slater
H.W. Corey
Waverly
Windsor
Tripoli Community Notes Holiday Store Hours and Local Visits
Miss Laura Becker finished her season as trimmer at Schultz department store and returned home Saturday. Ben V Franklin will hold a post and timber sale on his farm at o'clock Monday, November 22. Mrs. Victor Sommer of Tracy Minnesota visited the Crist Schmidt home Saturday. J R Countryman W G Seruiner and A C Claus autoed to Waterloo on business. Wile McRoberts of Waterloo is working on the Ludwig and Son garage. Several residents attended visits and gatherings, with stores to close at 10 p m for Thanksgiving. others welcomed guests from Sumner Oelwein Cedar Falls and Sumner residents. Grandmother McCumber is ill with pleurisy but improving.
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Wripoli
Navy
Victor Sommer
Tracy
Minn
Crist
Laura Becker
Schultz Department Store
Clara Schmellen
Oelwein
Kuhrt
J. M. Guiney
Frank Robinson
Frank Sager
Waterloo
Young
Sumner
Frank Buhrow
Frank Koch
Miss Brown
Cedar Falls
Alice
Marie
Tripoli High School
Erwin Ladd
H. H. Koencke
D. P. Redeman
Grandmother McCumber
Mrs Strobe Hired Two Rooms In E A Lewiss Home
Cedar Rapids nurse Mrs Strobe has rented two rooms in E A Lewis residence and will manage housework and continue her nursing duties. Friends and neighbors of Mr and Mrs Johnson on the Garvey farm honored their 31st wedding anniversary with a Saturday noon gathering of forty guests and presented a beautiful dish set. A large audience attended the play Scenes in the Union Tepot, causing a repeat performance due to seating limits, with total receipts of 96 dollars from two showings.
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Bazietan
Strobe
Cedar Rapids
E. A. Lewis
Johnson
Garvey
Mooreville Community Notes and Local News
R Burgess and family of Waterloo visited relatives here last Sunday. Otis McCall sale drew a large crowd despite unsettled weather. he will move to Waterloo after purchasing a modern home. Miss Netlia Woodworth, Bruce No. 4 teacher, returned from Springville after a week’s vacation. Mr and Mrs Jack Deerfield welcomed a son. Mooreville church service moved to afternoon. Rev J C Evans of Dysart in charge. Mrs Elsie Hill Bond recovering after hospital operation in Waterloo. Joel Hayward returned from Dakota residency. Goldie Banstead visited relatives in Belle Plaine last week.
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Werehey
Rochester
T. A. Gough
K.P. Fritz
M. EE. Sharch
W.G.P. U
Anna Kocher
Kocher
Hardman
Cant Wardman
Park Rapids
Minn
Miss McGinn
Wavarly
Otis L. Spurgeon
Christian Church
A. H. Overlurf
M. &. Needham
Huron
S. D
Id. Hildebrand
Mooreville
R. Burgess Jand
Waterloo
Otis McCall
J. C. Evans
Dysart
Lsie Hill Bond
Presbyterian Hospital
Joel Hayward
Dakota
Goldie Banstead
Belle Plaine
Parkersburg News From November Highlights
Parkersburg reports Dr. A Strout buys back his old home and moves family from Danville Indiana. McGrath shifts to the T W Conn house on South Main while J B Arnold remains in upper rooms. Mrs Thole Cramer visits Waterloo and returns. Inde pendence girls lose to basketball team. Miss Izzetta Luebbe ill with tonsillitis. Levi Rottick and baby return to Allson. Alden girls prep for Friday game. George Coperly and wife welcome a new grandson in Waterloo. Mrs FL Wightman returns from Waterloo improved after ankle injury. Mrs Bessie Curley and son visit from Orton South Dakota. Curley formerly Bessie Wightman. Mrs Gary and granddaughter Helen visit from Dougherty.
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Parkersburg
Dr. A. ©. Strout
Danville
McGrath
Strout
T. W. Conn
South Main Street
J. B. Arnold
Thole Cramer
Waterloo
Pryor, Ohls
Izzetta Luebbe
Levi Rottick
Baby
Allson
Alden
George Coperly
Leon Hebner
FL. W. Wightman
Ais
Bessie Curley
Orton
S. D
Curley
Bessie Wightman
Dakota
Gary
Helen
Dougherty
George Wright
Washburn Social Notes from Waterloo Area
Washburn reports a caller from Joe Hemmer home Saturday and several locals visiting relatives including Mrs Clark D Lancey of Waterloo. Henry Schroeder does carpentry at Ergie Center. Lea Nugent of Dea Maines spent part of the week with parents. Ambrose Schraeder plans an extended eastern trip to visit Moscow relatives.
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Anday
Es Payner
Waterloo
Tom Stiles
Ambrose Schraeder
Moscow
Winthrop Church Bazaar Dinner and Visiting News
The Congregational ladies plan their annual dinner supper and bazaar at the church dining room on Saturday November 20. Miss Bessie Seymour has returned to Chicago after visiting the Fred Foster and Alberta Allen homes. Mrs. John Mulford left for Bradford to visit relatives for a week. Mrs. Hoag departed for Weir Kansas after a two week visit with her sister Mrs. Thomas Marshall. Hodge Merrill and Arley Higman were quietly married Sunday evening at the bride’s parents’ home, Harry Higman and
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Hood
Winthrop
Uride
Harry Higman
Postoftics
Albert Merrill
R. L. Ross
Francesa
Clarion
Marcus Dunlap
Wilmer Nibeck
Niback
Gortila Moody
Samuel Bear
I’hose
P. NM. Freeman
Wryantsburg
S. I. Moody
Congregational
Bessie Seymour
Chicago
Fred Foster
Alberta
John Mulford
Bradford
Hoag
Weir
Kan
Thomas Marshall
Hodge Merrill
Arley Higman
Readlyn Social Roll Adds And Accidents
Dr Guernsey attended a medical meeting in Eagle Grove. Fred Hendricka suffered a serious accident on a Readlyn road trip when a high boxed wagon toppled, tossing him to the ground. Neighbors carried him home from Tripoli. Mr and Mrs Chris Schleman and Mr and Mrs F J Homeyer are in Bimhurst Alabama this week for a relative’s wedding. Mesdames Schoenl and Wolf with Mr Schoens returned to Kansas after visiting Readlyn. Invitations for Miss Amanda Warms and Will Kuhlman wedding issued for Thursday. Miss Dwyer and pupils plan a musical at the Family Theatre followed by a dance with Kunes’s orchestra. Mr and Mrs V Telsinger returned to Des Moines after a short visit.
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Readilyn
Guernsey
Eagle Grove
Fred Hendricka
Readlyn
Hendricka
Tripoli
Chris Schleman
F. J. Homeyer
Bimhurst
Kunes
Winter term begins at Gresham school in 1918
GRESHAM Nov 19 The winter term at school began Monday with Miss Melick returning as teacher from the fall term. Mr and Mrs Soden of Elgin Ia visit Gen MetheR near Summer assisting Mr Mather move farming implements. Clarence Albright took days off to Waterloo for tonsil removal and is working again. D L Reichert of Waterloo visits his son Nathan helping with fall work. Alice Holdiman, two, in Waterloo with grandparents for special treatment after infantile paralysis. A Springfield Mass Republican note estimates front ammunition use in September driven by French and English artillery at $25 million to $60 million.
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Waterloo
Nathan
Alice Holdiman
Frank Holdiman
Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Ad Boosts Health
In Danville Virginia a local testimonial says ten dollars spent on Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills left a woman free from bearing down pains and feeling much healthier. The ad urges other women with female troubles to try the preparation and notes confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Danville
Laleop
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mra
Mattic
Haley
Bol Colquhone Street
Lydis
Pinkbarn
Lydia E. Pioiciani
Lydia BE
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Sage and Sulphur Compound Gains Hair Darkening Popularity
A vintage ad notes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound darkens gray hair naturally, fading bray or faded tresses. It highlights easy at home use with a comb or brush, removes dandruff, and gives a lustrous full look while remaining undetectable.
Mrs Blanchard Visits Orange Relative in Sioux City
Mrs Blanchard of Sioux City is visiting her daughter Mrs R W Chadwick in Orange. Mrs Herbert Sweitzer suffered a fall down stairs in the same vicinity, adding to the day’s small local incidents.
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Orange
Kidney health ad touts Jad Salts remedy
An old advertisement claims uric acid from meat irritates the bladder and overworks the kidneys. It promotes four ounces of rad salts from grapes and lemon juice with lithia as a daily morning drink to flush kidneys, stop bladder irritation, and prevent diseases.
Scott's Emulsion Promises Vitality for Young Women
An advertisement argues that many young women suffer headaches, pallor, and nervousness due to thin blood and promotes Scott's Emulsion as concentrated nourishment to restore blood and vigor. The copy touts a nutty flavor, avoids wines and opiates, and urges a one month trial at drug stores.
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Scott
Scott’s
Scott & Borie
Meow Seld
Get GETS-IT For Corns Ad Claims Superior Relief
A vintage advertisement extols GETS-IT for corns calluses warts and bunions claiming it outperforms imitators. It lauds ease of use pain free quick results and urges readers to avoid substitutes noting BE Lawrence & Co Chicago sells 25 cents per bottle or two bottles direct.
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Be, Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Olive Tablets promise color and health benefits
In a vintage patent medicine style ad, Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are promoted to brighten cheeks and skin by cleansing liver and bowels. Claims include improved vitality and a return to youthful feeling, with a warning about calomel and a price of 25 cents per box. Readership is urged to take one or two nightly.
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Tha. D. Weed
Colawha University
Enya
United State
Evans
Cileage
Trikuima
Millon
Edwarde Oltvs
Edwards
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