Amana colony life in Iowa governed by Brethren council
Wilbur Keith reports from Amana Iowa describing a self governed religious community where work is mandatory, goods are shared, schooling ends at the eighth grade, and all major decisions flow through the Bruderrath and Great Council of the Brethren. Families live in uniform homes with a 26 000 acre territory and income funds.
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Wilbur Keith
Dallas News
Amana
Iowa
United States
Community of Inspiration
Iowa River Valley
Old Amana
New York
Cedar Rapids
Board of Elders
Amana Colony
Bruderrath
Board of
Great Council of the Brethren
Amanas
Amana Villages
Marengo
Iowa County
Maximac Wins $10,000 Thanksgiving Handicap at Bowie
In Baltimore on Thursday Maximac captured the $10,000 Thanksgiving handicap at 1% miles, clocking 2:09 1-5 to set a new Bowie track record. Hephaistos finished second and Rock Minister third. Maximac is owned by G. L. Blackford, bred and trained on Blackford’s stock farm near Denison on the Baer’s ferry road. Blackford received a telegram Thursday night about the horse stepping out on a
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Mr. Blackford
Denison
Baltimore
Maximac
Bowie
Hephaistos
Rock Minister
G. L. Blackford
Eel Prices Prompt Quirky Grocery Price Buzz
A playful local note compares an eel eyed view to grocery prices sparking community chatter about cost trends and shopper concerns. The item reads like a whimsical column remark on everyday shopping.
Young Woman Elected to Missouri Legislature
A 23 year old woman has been elected to the Missouri Legislature, a notable development noted by the Nashville Tennessean. The report highlights the rarity of young female representation in state government.
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Missouri
Nashville
Cure a Cold in One Day Booster Card Ad
A dated box advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets with claims to stop cough and headache and cure the cold in one day. Signature appears as E W Groves on each box. Promotional medical remedy note.
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E.W. Groves
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