Parkersburg and Area Notes on Schools and People
Local items from Parkersburg and nearby towns record wage talks for teachers with words on pay fairness, departures to Minnesota and Nebraska, mission talks in Toledo, circus trip to Waterloo, a well depth near Austinville, and various residents visiting, moving, or returning. Notable mentions include Miss Benson and Miss Tabbote, Ida Harlan’s Nebraska marriage, and Asa Stoner’s relocation plans.
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Fd Halloran
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Happy Hollow
Hell
Hot Spring i
Iowa
Tom
Benson
Tabbote
Toledo
N. Long
Luverne
Minnesota
Mise Ida Harlan
J. Warlan
Burwell
Nebraska
W. 2. Brockmag
Grand Island
Ringling Bros. Circus
Waterloo
Stoner
Austinville
GB. Y.P. U
Parkersburg
Crookston
Mr. Gersema
Gladbrook residents visit relatives and local updates
Miss Ella Wagner of Gladbrook visits her sister Mrs. Voss while Miss Helen Primussa of Palmer spends a few days with Mrs. J Peters. Miss Nellie Kliebenstein of Waterloo visits Mrs. Milo Hoon. D W Smith covers Assing place during the family's absence. Ada Clark of Grundy Center is appointed deputy postmistress there. Bernie Wilkes and Fideline are entered at Peoria races. Main Street buildings gain paint. Wells building work and new foundation finished. Wellsburg may gain a rural free delivery route this fall, boosting daily doorstep mail for farmers.
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Ella Wagner
Gladbrook
Voss
Helen Primussa
Palmer
Vialt
J. Peters
Nellie Kliebenstein
Watertou
Houme
Milo Hoon
D. W. Smith
Assing
Ada Clark
Grundy Center
George Dunn
J . J. J. Peters
M. D
South Dakota
Bernie Wilkes
H. B. Koolaman
Fideline
Charles Schrage
Peoria
Main Street
Wells
Wellsburg
London has the best coats and sermons, says clergyman
A Nottingham clergyman compliments a parish tailor on repairs then remarks that when he wants a good coat he goes to London where they make them. He asks if the tailor attends his church and the tailor replies that for a good sermon he also goes to London where they make them. Bite.
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Nottingham
London
The Great American Desert and the Southwest Statehood Dream
An insightful piece argues New Mexico and Arizona push for statehood, while noting ancient geology and climates shaped the region. It discusses irrigation potential, underground water, and the need for local governance, contrasting eastern skepticism with support for development and water access. It critiques anti irrigation fears and references Mormon polygamy myths and desert traditions. The writer cites Smithsonian explorations and regional tribes like Digger, Cliff Dweller, Zuni, and Papago. The piece blends history, geology, and ruminations on race and land.
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Desert
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific Ocean
Utah
Great Salt Lake
Salt Lakes
New Mexico
Colorado
Arizona
Pacific
Pure Food Laws Exposed Fines in St Louis Market
Several grocers in St Louis were convicted and fined $100 each for selling baking powder containing alum in violation of pure food laws. Advertisements promote alum powders under brands like Ben CALUMET ECONOMY Daisy CROWN while honest brands of cream of tartar powders are urged as pure.
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St. Louis
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Cassar
Napelson
Cromwell
Washington
Alexander the Great
New York Press
Great American Desert
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Asia
Old World
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Africa
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United States
Grand Canon
Coronado
Agea
California
East
America
White House
Miles
Crooke
Wood
Lawtoo
Old Mexico
Colona de Jaures
Chihuahua
Latter Day Salnta
Church of Jesus Christ
Safab
Apostle Woodruff
L Thik
Clarion Democrat
New York
Muany
Twin Cities
Northwest
Iowa Central Railway
Ackley
Minneapolls
Geo. P. Ide & Co
Priestley Cravenitte
NeComick Bers
Silas McCormick
McCormick
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