Y M C A Workers On Final Push Succeeds In Membership Drive
Members from every division exerted energy as the Y M C A aimed to top a 4600 member standard. By last night 9 thousand dollars had been raised? No. Correction: the drive sought 4600 in good standing and 133 new members joined yesterday across divisions led by A Soliner’s B group with 42, Short’s D division 28, and other divisions tallying 13 to 17 each, bringing total new members to 133.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Cohegan
ALC
Logan
Cohagan
A. A. Soliner
Ray Short
Divison
J. FE. Williamson
di Ion E
Fred Repass
B. Js. Holton
FL I
King
Ohio Woman Finds Snake on Davenport
Mrs. Robert Anderson startled by a deadly water moccasin found hidden in a Davenport cushion. Neighbors aided as the reptile, about 20 inches long, was killed. Officials suspect the snake washed in from a nearby river during recent rains and entered the cellar before reaching the living room.
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Franklin
Robert Anderson
Davenport
Noahs Ark Brings White Dwarf Elephant To Paris Zoo
Paris gains a white dwarf elephant named Guesse arriving from Kribi with a dwarf cousin Seraphne the hippopotamus and a young lion Julien aboard the Steamer Poiseus. The Noahs Ark shipment includes antelopes moanlin and parrots. parrots surprisingly silent on unloading.
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Paris
Guesse
Jardin Des Plantes
Kribi
West Africa
Seraphine
Cousin
Seraphne
Julien
Lieut
Girard
France
Grout P T A Outlines Year Plans at Meeting
Frances Grout P T A members met in the school yesterday afternoon to hear social committee plans led by Mrs R S Biekélbert and program committee remarks from Mrs F C Liftring. Fourth grade posted the highest attendance percentage.
Woman Takes Art School After Teacher Quits in Sioux City
Miss FL Jean Blanc of Chicago is chosen as instructor for Sioux City's art school, succeeding Gus A. Nelson who resigned amid controversy over alleged naughty Pietà displays in the county court gallery.
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Sioux City
FL Jean Blanc
Chicago
Gus A. Nelson
Pietarey Tesing
Lisnee
Lommel Named President of Local Oil Company
Alfred L. Lommel was elected president and treasurer of the Shepherd Oil Company. Mrs. Lucey B. Shepherd was named vice president and secretary. Lommel succeeds the late MTR Shepherd after injuries from a car accident.
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Alfred L. Lommel
President Oil Company
Alfed L. Lommel
Shepherd O10 Company
Lucey B. Shepherd
Lommel
MTR
City in Brief Ad checks and social notes from Waterloo
A long jumble of social items, travel mentions, illness updates, and local notices from Waterloo. It records visits across Illinois and California, hospital cases, upcoming conferences, church amendments, and rail business notes, with names like Mrs. Wells Shenandoah and J. B. Maxon.
West High School principal speaks to students about club goals
Predot, Kuss, principal at West High School, addressed a meeting with West HIY Boys to discuss what they can do for the school community. The event aimed to engage students, outlining expected attendance and participation, with emphasis on influencing future members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Predot
Kuss
Ag West High School
West Hey Vlny
Brandon Town Meeting and Local Marriages Report
Local notes list a Friday Oct 23 town meeting at the Brandon schoolhouse. Mentions include the marriage of Loyd Douglas of a Branden boy to Grace Weddell last August and several regional travels and family updates with notes on births, relocations, and a funeral in Brandon and nearby towns.
Harrowing Child Death and Local Notices From Orchard Area
A small town record from Orchard Iowa details the death of Himogene Anna Huisington aged eight, who fell from a cattle corral beam and died after two days in a coma. The interment followed at Charles City cemetery as familiar names and local events fill the rest of the page with marriages, birthdays, and community updates from neighboring farms and churches.
Local News Briefs From New Hartford Area
Residents hosted gatherings at several homes including Mr. and Mrs. Reeve and Mr. and Mrs. Ranney. A fire damaged a house owned by J. A. Bolton sparing only kitchen items. John Wile’s food fair returns Saturday October 2 in a tent north of Aliss Martha Moseley visits town. Arthur Ingrlls dies at 62 after liver cancer. funeral in Sartor Church with Masonic rites. burial Beaver Grove.
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M. Reeve
R. L. Ranney
J. A. Ranney
Wallace Ranne
Wittertop
A. Hoffman
John Giesema
J. A. Bolton
Giesema
William Bickner
John Wile
Aliss Martha Moseley
Moseles
Missouri
la Porte City
Arthur Ingrlls
Sartornitai
Cedar Falls
Ming
Ar E
H. A. Essex
Shellsburg
Beaver Grove
Johnson
W. H. Gutknecht
Alfred Gutknecht
Andormph
Frank Schwab
Jates
Nell Wallace
Finchford
Eo Hartferd
Fics
Pany
Frexs
Winthrop Notes on Local Births Visits and Games
Winthrop Iowa October 15 reports birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Reinholt. Grace Ant Morrison of Morrisonville Wis visits relatives. Hodge Merritl moved to Waterloo for employment in a barrage. WS Carpenters began installing casings on the house of Harry Hockens. Mr. and Mrs. Wright visiting Paoria relatives. Mrs. John Bateman visiting NL with daughter for six weeks with parents in Boulder Cole. Mrs Earl Mulfud and son plus Miss Henn returned from five weeks in Minneapolis. Mr. and Mrs. 2 E Gillett hosted a reception at the home honoring daughter and husband Elmer Smith. Football game with Quas Friday ended in a scoreless tie. Householder called to Minnesota due to sister’s death. Convention of dogs? registrants. air and Mrs Fame McKay left Tuesday by auto to Fiorito. Mrs Jarvis Smith, recently ill, improving. Miss Lottie Gaffney in Waterloo at St Francis Hospital. Teland Sheeley returned from Montana and started a business venture. Mrs Pat Collins and daughter back from two weeks with Wisconsin relatives. Mrs Esmail Independence a fare for Mex. Ef Parker, Hi et her ame. tar
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Winthrop
Boulder
Cole
Earl Mulfud
Miss & Henn
Minneapolis , Jr
E. Gillett
Apem House
Elmer Smith
Quas
Br. Householder
Minnesota
Jon McKay
Queton Moines
Fame McKay
Teasday
Jarvis Smith
Lottie Gaffney
Waterloo
St. Francis Hospital
Teland Sheeley
Montana
Pat Collins
Wisconsin
Esmail
Independence
Parker
Tinkerspun October Notes From Parkersburg
A fragmented Parkersburg column records community ructions and visits. Mrs HoT Die her Monday from a Liste, Pannie Gerends attended a service, and Mra lodag ty ford joined a home visit. Families mention Mes, Hater Bet and others at various gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinkerspun
Ty Ford
Txnen
Thora Cal. Iyer
Visttut
Tyne
Neenah Weekend Visitor Notes and Local Obituaries
Parted for Neenah Wisconsin last Saturday afternoon to visit Mrs Meier s daughter Miss Clarence Amemann and Janitty Mr and Mrs P moved to Walther Goodenbourmo to visit their son Elmer and wife W O W Fre Gehein was guest of thrs Fyes parents Mr and Airs 7 WY Hole last Saturday Margarett Nevermann who Arenas School at Waerburnn college at Waverly spent the weekend here with her parents Mr and Mrs B H Nevermann Mr and Mrs Cheries Franklin were at Waterloo and visited her sister Mrs Herman Warner 2nd husband Sunday and Monday Mr and Mrs Son Ornbert Wis mother and brothers uk Goodenhour and j ATE guests of his L W Stogner who recently underwent a surgical operation at the Cha hospital for Gallstones and complications died last Monday at 340 pm m A short eries was mains of the Clasen 4 bar held over his re hospital last Tues Rev Mr Cameron officiated The was taken to Bloomington Tih for Muriel beside his Termer Wife Who protected five years to the di Widow and a son sup y The Ora Sinener Ft Atkinson Wis was cured here last Monday by the serious illness of his father after his arrival Who died chority
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Neenah
Wis
Meier
J . Belsner
Margarett Nevermann
Waerburnn College
Waverly
B. HH. Nevermann
Cheries Franklin
Waterloo
Herman Warner
Ornbert
Goodenhour
L. W
Ft. Atkinson
Birthday celebrations across Denver and area
A series of birthday observances occurred Sunday with Ed Ban Serpbas honored at Jack Kelting’s home, while Richard Diekmann and George Ceontz families joined at a second celebration. Paulina Tieldeman’s friends gathered for a surprise birthday at her home. An auto accident seriously injured Richard Rast, a nephew of Terman Bask. Gustle Setar died after a second stroke. ROTA services were held at Lutheran Church with burial in the cemetery.
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Denver
Jack Kelting
Don
Ed Ban
Ser
Richard Diekmann
Detheran Church
Luther Tearne
Mise Paulina
Tieldeman
Richard Rast
Gime East
Gustle Setar
Schoenbrkm
Urbana Obituary Notice for Fee at Center Point
Ti Oct 14 am Fee dies after illness at his Center Point home. Survived by widow Daisy Taylor Nashua and Carrie Larson Center Point area and several grandchildren. Burial in Urbana cemetery. Clark Rice left for Town City to visit sister. J Dean Burrell Bliss Army Manchester visiting Urbana with Bert Army bans and Mrs Wilson Cedar Rapids. Urbana relatives journey to Cedar Rapids to visit brother Cros.
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Fee
Center Point
Ilness
Urbana
Enter Point
Daisy Taylor
Nashua
Sma
Carrie Larson
Near Center Point
Clark Rice
Town City
Bris
J. Dean Burrell
Bliss Army
Manchester
Afr
Bert Army Bans
Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Charley Cross
Liss Cros
Fairbank Family Visit and Local Church Bazaar
Fairbank Wairbark and Sgt Ger 14 Dryrani Shuck visit Mr and Mrs John Corcoran. Women of Methodist Church plan annual bazar November 18 with dinner served. Several club women attended district convention of FWGC Thursday and Friday while Star and family left for a three week trip in Wisconsin. An MUF camp was en route and another event was sent here as night operator during the absence.
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Dewar
Follett's
Peul
G. J. Smith
Illinois
Louis Ackerman
Frances Schmitt
Walle
Drs. Ward
Osea Schmitt
FL Meyers
Mfr
Floyd Meyers
Sting
John Murray
Woodlake
Neh
Wairbark
Dryrani Shuck
Dornelison
John Corcoran
Women of Methodist Church
F. W. GC
Star
Wisconsin
Dandeline Hair Product Promises Quick Hair Revival
An early 20th century style advertisement touts Danderine as a miracle hair tonic. It claims to cleanse and refresh the scalp, moisturize the hair, and prevent brittleness, promising stronger, thicker, younger looking hair after one week of use. It emphasizes combing with the product for immediate improvement.
Pinchford to Waterloo burial follows remains of Burk
Oct 15 in Oct. 15 notes the burial of Joel Burk whose body was brought from Waterloo for interment Friday. The report also mentions a Lutheran confirmation service held Sunday with Edna Dornisn Margaret Geisler Bertha Mickelberg and Lorena Mickelberg confirmed and references local families and a meeting of the Finchford Telephone Company Friday night.
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Pinchford
Joel Burk
Buentleyat Aig
Waterloo
Danas Sturm
Dea Moines
Bfrs
Emma
Sturt
Lutheran Church
Edna Dornisn
Margaret Geisler
Bertha
Lorena Mickelberg
Orn
Gresham Husting Corn Draws Local Attention
Messagy Beare ers Wil plan a husting corn event with Melba Shanayiss and others Saturday Oct 17. Reichert of Waterloo helps his son Nathan on the farm, Margaret Cacrigg works in a Dunkerton store, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Girnell with their son Daryel depart for California to settle there.
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Gresham
Messagy Beareers
Reichert
Waterloo
Nathan
Margaret Cacrigg
Dunkerton
Joe Girnell
Daryel
California
Irregular Gilbertville Notices Mixed With Events
Miss Jo Sephyring Krempges, ill for some time, was taken to St Prancis hospital this week. A large audience enjoyed a program by pupils at St Marys parish hall Sunday evening. Hr A Sehares received a shipment of tary notices this week. Rev John Mayer visiting Chicago for several days.
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Gilbertyie
Sephing Krempges
St. Prancis Hospital
St. Mary's' Gengar
A. Séhares
John Mayer
Chicago
Otterville Notes and Local Social News Digest
Miss Carrie writes is Waite it of Whooping cough. About 35 attended the 1914 Imbros sery cirete meeting at Myra Prank Banta's home last Thursday. Mrs. Pearl Gantz returned Monday from a visit in Waterton, and she was aided home by her aunt, Mrs. Bickley.
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Otterville
Carrie Wrtis
Myra
Pearl Gantz
Waterton
Mitchell workers depart Greane dam project after work run
Mitchell residents report Ta and Mrs Leo Farrington moved to Greane on Monday, among the last to leave the dam site. Mr Boyer Sr Donald Smith and Earl Thompson also traveled to Austin on Monday for new work assignments.
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Mitchell
Leo Farrington
Greane
Boyer
Donald Smith
Earl Thompson
Austin
Washington Township Ladies to Meet After Furnace Install
In Washington Two on October 15 a new furnace is being installed in U. B. chapel. The Ladies' society will meet in the home of Mrs. Harold Backing on Wednesday afternoon October 21.
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Washington Township
Washington
U. B. Chapel
Ladies’ Society
Harold
Ladies Invited to Hear Cyrenus Cole at Credit Meeting
Water loo Association Of Credit invites ladies and men to a Friday 6 p m dinner in Black's tearoom to hear Cyrenius Cole Cedar Rapids congressman from Iowa Fifth district. A special Wor N train will bring Mr Goss and a Cedar Rapids credit man to the meeting.
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Waterloo Association OF Credit
Men In Black
Cyrenius Cole
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Wor & N
Goss
Cedar Rapids Credit
Prodigy at four years enters college at 14
Matthew Marsh of Berkerton California, praised by Dr Maria Montessori as the brightest toy in California, enrolls at the University of California at age 14. Though small for his age he enters as a freshman, barred from ROTC but participating in standard freshman activities. He marks the occasion by wearing his first long trousers.
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Berketer
Cal
Apj
Matthew Marsh
Maria Montessori
California
University of California
Marsh
Joint- Base for Swollen Joints Advertised Remedy
An advertisement touts Joint-Base as a rapid remedy for swollen and painful joints, claiming two seconds of rubbing relieves stiffness and inflammation from ankle to spine. It asserts wide effectiveness for rheumatic and non rheumatic conditions, urging readers to buy through Wangler Bros or Robert Drug Co and other druggists.
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Wangler Bros. Co
Rober. Drug Co
Qitler
Moots revived to aid young barristers at Middle Temple
London October 15 AP A revival of the old moot custom at the Middle Temple is planned for November. The mock trial lets both men and women argue legal problems based on established facts as cases are argued by the court of appeal. Two counsel per side present, then the judge delivers judgment with Justice Sankey to preside over the first moot.
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London
Middle Temple
Court of Appeal
Sankey
McCoy's Cad Liver Oil Tablets Advertises Health Boost
A testimonial style ad urges sickly children mothers to use McCoy's Cad Liver Oil Tablets for appetite and growth. It markets sugar coated tablets as easier than liquid cod liver oil, claims strong results within 30 days, and promises money back from the druggist if not satisfied. Original tablets sold for 60 cents at local drugstores.
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Bam
McCay
Emanuel
Avila
MRS. Albert &. Baker
Ridgewood St
Boston
Mass
McCoy
Mathers
Wangler Bros
C. J. Miller
Robert Drug Co
Dave's Mentha Pepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement claims Dave's Mentha Pepsin from Robert Drug Co. will rapidly ease acute stomach distress with one dessert spoonful. It touts a strong stomach formula, claims past sales in New Jersey, and asserts relief from indigestion gastritis and associated nervous symptoms, promising a money back guarantee with every bottle.
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Dave
Robert Drug Co
New Jersey
Chinese lassie Shy Ching inspires court glare tale
The record notes a public court glare around a legal case with hints about procedure and pitfalls. It mentions a 2037 eclipse seen in China titled Chinese lassie and Shy Ching as a recorded reference amid the discourse.
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China
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