Wit and whimsy mix in odd old column notes
A scattered, antiquated page fragment recounts humorous anecdotes about a bus seat struggle, a printer’s misread advertisement that made Judd rich, and Thurlow Weed’s memory practice. It also mentions the Washington monument apex, milk production estimates, a new horse species, and a lengthy medical testimonial for Swift's Specific, ending with lodge resolutions for a deceased member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parlow Lodge
Bottsford
J. W. Dobson
Great Grand Lodge
Furlow Lodge
I'vo
Dobson
Americas
Bent Promises Public Economy and School Support
The candidate pledges strict economy in public money, support for public schools, friendly city council and Board of Education cooperation, and maintaining the Fire Department at its current excellence. He favors a one percent ad valorem tax to fund government, schools, and new school buildings, with a public address planned before the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Judd
Judd
Phage
New York
Herald
Rong
Vane Princey
Board of Education
Aso
Respectully
W. P. Bent
For Sale or Lease of 1700 Acre Terrell County Plantation
Advertisement offers a plantation of 1700 acres in Terrell County with 1600 acres cleared and solid buildings. Will sell on long time with good security, including all stock tools and forage. Also offers lease or rent on favorable terms. Enquire at Recorder office, November 6, 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrell County
Recorder Office
Notice of Land Sale In Preston Webster County
Notice states two and a fraction lots to be sold before the courthouse door in Preston Webster County Iowa on the first Tuesday in December. Lots 7 and 246 with acreage and five acres off Lot 8 in the 26th district three miles south of Preston, widow’s dower of the late Weary Spain distributed by heirs. Also contains long advertisements for patent medicines and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Webster County
Said
Weary Spain
Sail County
Sol
Nowords
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ad. Conel
Scott
Thurlow Wood
Weed
Washington Monument
Monument
United States
St. Anthony's
Swift
M. M. Carr
Swift Bros
Elberton
Eterna
Philadelphia
Chestnut Street
People’s Ticket
Esmencine
Hems At
Law
Wa. Clair's
Zens
W. i. Wheeler
Agnes Aycock
Forsyth ST
Americus, GA
Papetries Toys
Angen Toys
Calvin Carter & Son
Boots and
SOUS
Public Square
Americus
J. A
D. PF. Davenport
Americas, Ga
W. J. Philips
Joan S. Miers
Fred Lewis
Cotton Avenue
EL Phillips
Harvich Union Fire Insurance Society of Eagle
A. L. Rees
Bank of Americus
Famil Grocery
J. D. Watts
J. A. Danefront’s
Clothier
Gyles
Col
McCaxnas & Tosti
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