National Corn Exposition offers piano prizes for lodge entries
Lodges clubs and women aid societies may enter the National Corn Exposition in Omaha December 9 19 for a chance at prizes including a baby grand piano valued at 600. Awards emphasize art depicting corn and grain with 60 points for the exhibit and 40 for corn and grain assortments. A 400 sheller is among the top prizes for club exhibits requiring five ten ear displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Niagara Falls
China
Buffalo
It Takes Two to Make a Quarrel in Society
Maud Roblinson notes that self control can prevent quarrels between couples and in social circles. A debutante story contrasts simple, well-dressed youth with overdressed peers, while a loyal friend who refuses gossip ends a circulating rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wiseleigh
Maud Roblinson
The Man Behind the Plow
A poem praising the yet unthanked civilian effort behind war and nation building. It contrasts military glory with the man behind the plow, whose labor underpins cities, industry, and global influence. The speaker argues future generations will overlook soldiers and credit the foundational worker.
Government to Spend 600000 on Alaska Yukon Pacific Expo
Seattle July 8 The United States allocates 600000 for Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition participation. The appropriation boosts the 1909 fair plan with nine buildings either finished or under construction. Architects draft Uncle Sam structures plus separate pavilions for Hawaii Alaska the Philippines and fisheries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seatle
United States
Uncle Sam
Hawaii
Alaska
Philippines
Sheaves of Grain Wanted for Fairs and Expositions
Farmers are urged to save prize sheaves of oats and wheat for county state and interstate shows this fall. Bundles three inches in diameter help judges assess grain quality at the National Corn Exposition in Omaha. Iowa Duroc swine breeders have donated about $2,000 in premiums, distributing 72 hogs across Iowa for grain prize winners, with Nebraska breeders contributing additional hog prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Iowa
Webster County
Neb
Nebraska
Government Exhibit Funds Allocation
A total of 350000 will fund exhibits with 200000 assigned to Governments, 100000 to Alaska, 25000 to Hawaii, and 25000 to the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Governments
Alaska
Hawaii
Philippines
Agricultural colleges appoint corn judges for fairs
Western state agricultural colleges announce expert corn judges who will tour county fairs and corn shows this fall to assess exhibits and advise growers on winning corn at the National Corn Exposition. Volunteer instructors will support many small shows, addressing prior judge shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Colleges
Wisconsin man praises DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
Bert Barber of Elton reports taking four doses of Kidney and Bladder Pills and seeing greater relief than with any other medicine. He continues use hoping for a perfect cure. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Barber
Elton, Wis
Mr. Barber
DeWitt
C. A. Gamble
Jealousy Revealed By Quiet Woman's Claim
A witty remark notes that a very jealous woman may deny jealousy with a sharp line while a calm woman reveals nothing by silence. The quote contrasts overt denial with silent restraint, illustrating perceptions of envy.
North Western Line offers continued convention travel rates
Low round trip rates on the North Western Line apply to Prohibition National Convention in Columbus Ohio from July 9 to 13 B Y T Fire Cleveland Ohio July 6 to 8 National Educational Association in Cleveland Ohio June 25 to July 1 G A R Encampment in Toledo Ohio August 27 to 30 and Knights of Pythias Conclave in Boston Massachusetts July 31 to August 3. For full particulars contact Chicago & North Western Ry agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Western
Columbus
Ohio
Cleveland
National Educational Association
Toledo
Knights of Pythias
Boston
Mass
Chicago & North Western Ry
Chamberlain’s Remedy Promises Savings and Relief
R N Farrar of Cat Island La recalls a severe 1902 diarrhoea and a 1907 attack. He credits Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with prompt relief and says it would have saved a $100 doctors bill in 1902. Sold by C A Gamble.
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Chamberlain
R. N. Farrar
Cat Island
C. A. Gamble
Real Estate Transfers
John Raimer and wife transfer property to Malinda in a recorded real estate transaction. The deed lists Malinda as the new owner and clarifies the grantor grantee relationship. Document notes the transfer date and parcel details as filed.
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John Raimer
Malinda
Real estate transfers and sheriff sale notice in Story County
Summary of multiple property deals incl J A Campbell to H L and A H Munn for $1250 with 1-2 lots in Ames and Emma L Hansen to F J Graves for $1300 with 1-2 lots in Ames. J L Stevens to J E Hantley for $250 on a lot in Ames. Sheriff of Story County to D W Boyd for $1440 covering east 1-5 of section 1-2 in township 20 near Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Bigelows
Ad Ames
J A Campbell
H L
A H Munn
Emma L Hansen and
Husb
F J Graves
J L Stevens Et al
J E Hantley
P Ad Ames
Sheriff of
Story Co
D W Boydston
Nevada
Remedy Saves Child from Dysentery, Testimonial
William H. Stroling of Carbon Hill Alabama credits Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his four year old son during a severe dysentery attack after two doctors gave up. He urges use with castor oil per directions and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
William H. Stroling
Carbon Hill
Ala
Young man’s speed outpaces glory yet limits triumphs
A reflective note on effort and achievement, suggesting speed or talent alone cannot guarantee success. It emphasizes that moral effort and measured action define real progress, even if one remains distant from glory.
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Des Moines Daily
Ding
Register and Leader
the Register and Leader Co
Des Moines, Iowa
E. T. Grove
Milford and Grant
M. EB. Livingston
Livingston
Canon City
Colorado
California
Livingson
Ames
Fay Taylor
Franklin Township
Story City
Shea
Maude
Merrill
Hardcastle
Milford
Vina Hardcastle
J. W. Bateman
Eliza Decker
Des Moines
Mrs. T. Hardcastle
George Lowash
Kelley
Willard King
Kyle
Warrin
Semmons Dry Goods Store
Marshall
Wisconsin
Pure Food
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