Weighty topics and wild numbers in a scattered 19th century issue
The column blends notes on cattle weights, dairy production, and agricultural meetings with political jabs. It cites A. A. Wheeler and the Illinois Central passenger agency, references Iowa supervisors meeting in Davenport, sugar price shifts, stamp changes, and a string of provincial humor and legal quibbles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Critrera
A. A. Wheeler
Illinois Central
Chicato
Iowa
Nebraska
Council Bluffs
Property auction draws fifteen bids in Ackley Mina township sale
J 103 pieces disposed with fifteen bidders on property within Ackley and Mina township. Purchasers named include F. H. Noble Z. Newcomer St A D Kidwiller W Hatned N S Carpenter. Local notes discuss idle crime and temperance petitions, Hardin County fair leadership, and a humorous past incident about a wayward editor.
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Ackley
Mina Township
Modern Woodmen of America
Robertson
Wm. Grobe
A. B. Lathrop
Abbott
Henrietta Lobus
J. W. McCoy
H. B. Patten
F. H. Noble
Z. Newcomer
St. A. D. Kidwiller
W. Hatned
N. S. Carpenter
Indian predicts record snow in coming season
A described prophecy by an unnamed Indian foresees extreme winter conditions with heavy snow. The writer notes a forecast of 48 inches of snow in summer terms, translating to an improbable deep blanket seven feet high basing on historical measures. Snow has begun falling today, totaling about six inches on the level, a record for this early season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Man
Nature
Pate Meaning Examined In Verse And Prose
A New York Press note quotes Shakespeare and Pope on the slang pate meaning head crown not bend. It cites Psalm vii 16 and observes the term’s respectable origins and varied usage in literary and biblical contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
David
New York Press
Courier Journal launches Weekly Courier Journal in 1908 policy shift
Henry Watterson's Louisville Courier Journal proclaims a new policy era with a weekly edition beginning January 1, 1908. The paper pledges reformist stance against robber barons and corrupt politicians, promising modern, progressive content at $1 a year, or $2 for a World and Journal bundle.
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Henry Watterson
Courter-Journi
Louisville Courter Journal
Courier Journal
Courier-Journal
Avery
Commmn-Journal
Near Neighbors News Briefs From Buckeye to Algona
Reports from Buckeye note Albert Peters will lose sight in both eyes after a pigeon trap accident. Rev H F Spook, Iowa Odd Fellows state lecturer, died at Webster City. G F Peek named postmaster at Algona. Stella Odekirk to teach at a Riverside Indian school in California. Iowa National Guard Company H mustered out. Prices: butter 30c lb, eggs 24c a dozen. Parkersburg school heated poorly. Allison spelling events draw interest. Hampton coal selling for $10 per ton. A child sketches a minister. the clergyman remains still as the drawing unfolds. Christian Endeavor social planned for December 30. Foley kidney cure praised by Buffalo operator A B Thorpe.
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Albert Peters
Buckeye
H. F. Spook
Tome Odd Fellows
Webster Gity
G. F. Peek
Algona
Mias Stella Odekirk
Osage
Riverside
California
Company Hi
Marshalltown
Iowa
Opera House
Hampton
Notable Property Trade and Local Anecdotes
A Washington Star clipping reports John Kuykendale preparing to Ackley after acquiring the Middelatadt property traded for John Ryken in Wricht county. The piece weaves in family greetings, sleighing memories, a Wellsburg inquest turn, and a quip on promises by a Senator Sorghum figure, framing a snapshot of local life and political quirk.
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John Kuykendale
Ackley
John Ryken
Wricht
Wellsburg
Atars
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Pauntag
Allison Tribune
Butler County
Hke Tate
Bbpertvisors
Davenport
Board of Supervisors
State
Neuwas
Newcomer Instend
Hidera
Te Provincialiam
Lowa
Hardie County
Albrook
Waterloo
Samuel ‘Deaner
United States
Republic
Washington
Mrs. Teacup
Mr. Tubbs
Tubbe
Rory Cushurm
Onshum
Crimea
Tia Tely
Ehathervilla Démocrat
Butler Country
Mulet
Washington Township
Ackiey
Hardin County Agricultural Society
Eldora
BR. Smith
Elders
W. T
Rath
GC. B. Great
Ellis D. Robb
R. B.lycek
Jackson
William Schwebke
Pleasant
George Jones
Radcliffe
Ofange
Spally
Ehng
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Ghurah
A.B. Thorpes
Buffalo
Foley
Sidney
Chilkoot
ROYAL
Martiné Johnson
Cdi
Bis
Burtell Bros, Co
Martin & Johnson
Senator Sorghum
Crystal Lake
G. F. Althouse
Bhors
Inola Caritral Railroad Company 3
Ins
Trom Chengo
Minneapolis and St. Paul
Rockford
Freeport
Dubuque
Chicago
Central
Nevilag
Hanson, G. F. Ayaint
Ling
Pes
Paysio
Vietor Brothers
City Meat Market
F.M. Wilson
Eall Agein
CO “Andrews
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