Local Christmas candy sale and holiday notices
Local brief summarizes Keane's 3000 lb Christmas candy and nut stock. Notes visits by L. Staley and Wallace Rust in Sioux City and Elk Point, Elliott McCorkell visiting LeMars relatives, and other social travels. Parochial and public schools announce holiday breaks. Santa arrives next Monday. church schedules outline Christmas services across multiple denominations. Paris Letter from London Truth remarks on Igorroto villagers and language abilities.
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Keane’s
L. Staley
Sioux City
Wallace Rust
Elk Point
Elliott McCorkell
LeMars
Wm. Murphey
Scranton
S. D
Robert
John A. Weidenfeller
Merrill
E. F. Moore
Zearing
Iowa
Magic City
Philippine Islands
Alps
Paris
London
Supreme court limits saloons under Moon law impact Iowa towns
The Iowa supreme court upheld a Sioux City test case forcing reductions of saloons to one per thousand residents. Sioux City drops from 78 to 47 immediately, with over 500 expected to close in three years as petitions expire. Plymouth county reductions begin December 1913, towns under 2000 population to one saloon, license fees raised to offset losses. Temperance supporters celebrate the ruling.
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Iowa Supreme Court
Mould
Sioux City
Iowa
Plymouth County
LeMars
Remsen
Akron
Kingsley
Merrill
Hinton
Struble
Ovens
Akron Milling Co Christmas Greeting Card
The Akron Milling Co thanks patrons in Akron and vicinity for added business this year and invites continued support. The note promises quality flour and asks customers to try a sack next time, plus calendars for viewing the mill and a display on how Premo is made. Geo. O. Strom, Manager.
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Akron
Akron Milling CO
Geo. O. Strom
W R C Elects Officers and Delegates in Akron
At the Relief Corps meeting on December 16, officers were elected led by President Wade. Senior Vice Mrs W J Bennett Junior Vice Mrs W H Morse Treasurer Mrs Roy Root Chaplain Mrs S A Woodburn Conductress Mrs Geo Lias Guard Mrs Wm Simeon. Two new initiates joined. The Akron W R C, among the largest in the state, earns two delegates for the June Mason City convention. Mrs Roy Root and Mrs Frank Coyle named delegates. Next regular meeting January 6, 1912, to fill remaining offices. Joint installation with G A R planned that evening.
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Relief Corps
Wade
W. J. Bennett
W. H. Morse
Roy Root
S. A. Woodburn
Geo. Lias
Wm. Simeon
Freddie Coyle
Press Cor
Wade's Mother Injured in Home Accident
Mrs. C. Ff. Wade of Hawarden slipped on back steps while cleaning pans Tuesday and fractured her right wrist. Dr. Doolittle set the break and she is progressing well.
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Hawarden
C. Ff. Wade
Baptist Church Sunday Messages Announced
The Baptist church lists Sunday morning topic The Necessitated Advent and evening topic The Unwelcome King. All are welcomed, with special invitation to young men and to bring a sister if available. Pastor Bob Killgore signs the notice.
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Bob Killgore
Complete and Reliable Market Reports from Sioux City Journal
The Sioux City Journal offers a daily market report and an uninterrupted news service of 35 days yearly with Morning and Sunday or Evening and Sunday editions. Subscriptions are available at the paper’s office or through any post office.
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Sioux City Journal
Journal
Surgeon in Siberia Goes Mad During Operation
A Chita surgeon allegedly descends into madness mid operation while chloroformed patient lies under his knife. Two assistants react quickly as the doctor threatens to finish with one stroke. One assistant shields the patient, another wrestles the blade, and another completes the procedure after subduing the mad surgeon.
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Chita
Siberia
Corbridge's Roman Gold and Medieval Parliament Link
The London Chronicle notes Corbridge once a prosperous Roman site with vast gold coin hoards found by Professor Haverfield’s circle. It cites King John’s three journeys to Northumberland seeking buried treasure, linking ancient wealth to later royal curiosity and local history.
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Corbridge
Haverfield
William Cobbett
England
Tyneside
Corsopitum
John
Northumberland
Professor Haverfield
London Chronicle
Double Action. The Traitor Conundrum in Politics
Young Hopeful asks what a traitor is in politics. Veteran Politician says a traitor leaves his party for the other side. The hopeful asks about switching to your side. The veteran calls such a person a convert in a wry exchange about party loyalty and labels.
How to Build a Silo At Farmers Short Course
A Plymouth county feature describes silos gaining popularity among progressive farmers with a practical demonstration scheduled at the LeMars Farmers Short Course from January 22 to 27. Topics include stave versus Iowa hollow tile silos, silage feeding, and feeding methods, plus a discussion on concrete farm work.
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Plymouth County
LeMars
Iowa
Breeders urged to send ads for Plymouth county premium list
A short course premium list from LeMars Iowa requests breeders of pedigreed stock and stallion owners to submit their advertisements and cuts to Secretary Jacob G Koenig. The premium list, mailed to farms across Plymouth County, aims to reach the widest audience for breeding services and stock sales.
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Plymouth County
Jacob G. Koenig
LeMars
Iowa
Mondamin Hotel Sioux City Ad Offers Services
In Sioux City a hotel advertises Mondamin Hotel as headquarters opposite major department stores. Parcels checked free and a fine rest room and cafe in lobby. The note appears to be a brief promotional snippet from a local business directory.
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Sioux City
Mondamin Hotel
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Vermillion
Henry W. Johnson
California
Whittier
Birdella Dagg
Kansas City
Duckworth
Des Moines
The
Register-Tribune
Santa Claus
Christian Church
Tree
Weinacht
4Kron
Chatsworth
Baptist Church
M. E
Santa
Slumberland
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
NEW York Brokerage CO
J.D. Douglass
Old Stand
Mars Cassidy
America
Cassidy
Business Directory OF Akron
Meredith & CO
A. C. Jenkins
Reliable City Dray
A. Metz
Chris. Iblings
Harvey Strong
J. C. Button
Baldwin
F. Smythe
Harness and Horse
Gooda
Chris. Braun
New Kendall Hotel
Hilliker & Son
Beck & Burrill
Ernest Ostrom
Geo
Stick
W.H. Martin
Men’s and Boys’ Outfitters
Livery and Feen Stable
A. Weidenfeller
White Front Meat Market
E. Larsen Photographer
J. Thompson
General Cement Contractor
E. B. Frank
HH. Rohrer
A. Paulson
Fields & Hedges
Douglas
Beggar Prince Opera Co
Opera House
G. Kirstein
M. W. Strobel
Monarch
Gust. Granquist
Hitzemann Bros
Barbera
Chas. Wise
Wendt's Corner Store
T. L. Burnight
J. J. Simeon
Neil Robertson
Hatale
Fullerton Lumber CO
Law Office
Connections
Anna Jenkins
Miss Anna King
Lin
Millnery
Plumbing and Tinworth
J. O. Douglass
General Merchandise
Hanford Produce CO
A. J. Claeys
B. F. Wintersteen
Pioneer Merchant
Cobb
Styles & Montagne
Postoffice
Keane Bros
the Quality Grocery
W. C. Anderson
E. J. Hammer
A. Waterbury
Redmond Bros
Real Ekatate
Loana
M. W. Redmond
Notary Public
Harry L. Smith
Willie
A. G. Johnson
Towa
South Dakota
Sammis
Cg, Bradley
Sammis & Bradley
Attorneys AT Law
First Nat's Bank
Henke
Staley & Connolly
James Wells
J.A. Agnes Practical Auctioneer
A. Neal
J. A. Agnes
August Anderson Hygiate
Chas, Anway
Jonas Fursee
Millnerville
BE. L. Inglett
Weastfield
N.J. Brown
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