Noted orators and music mark Shel-dahl readings
A long Iowa program lauds L B Robinson and R F Jordan as skilled speakers with themes on specialization Edmund Burke and Shakespeare receive praise J W Coxsee is hailed as the day’s orator The list includes Mary C Carpenter and Thomas L Smith plus a music feature by Miss Kate Curtis The Sheldahl items note G Rewus building a wagon shop corn shelling winter prep and local social changes
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L. B. Robinson
Benton County
Mr. Robinson
Edmund Burke
R. F. Jordan
Boone County
Mr. Jordan
Kate Curtis
J. W. Coxsee
Jones County
H. M. White
Shakespeare
White
Mary C. Carpenter
Marshall County
Burns
Shelley
Thomas L. Smith
Story County
England
Wynn
Sheldahl
G. Rewus
Boone
Story
Polk
James Hunter
Institooshun
J. R. Baun
O. K
Lewis Nelson
Corn Husking Echoes Through Kelley Community
Local notes describe corn husking season, visitations by Mrs. Warden from Polk City and attorney J. R. Gage in Ames, plus updates on families and farms. A corn crib rise near the depot signals growing harvest and car shipments of hogs. Correction on cowhide grading is issued, and a caution on precise reporting is given.
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Granger
Thos. Cooney
Morris, NL
Ooswego
N. Y
Thomas Warden
Miss Stevens
Warrel Grove
J. R. Gage
Des Moines
Kelley
McKenzie
D. D. Crane
Re.t. Shield
E. A. Crane
Capt
Stevens
Josh
Subscriptions Offer Rich List of Premiums for Readers
An 1878 1879 offer promises premiums for new subscribers at 1.50 per year. Rewards include wagons sewing machines saws pumps ranges stoves mirrors and more from multiple manufacturers. The Home Guide and Eilert day light liver pills are also advertised with promotional language.
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Hawk- Eye
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W. F. & J. Barnes
Rockford
Reid
Caboon
Boyd Brothers
Geo. W. Jones
Tilden and McLain
Wright & Little
Elgin
Frazee
Antrim
Mincer
Eilert
Theva Wilken
Bock
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Ames
C. K. Skinner
C. C. Colelo
J. C. Hainer
Cora M. Patty
Kate 8. Curtis
J. B. Dlungerford
Canton Halls
Welch
Abaraham Lincoln
A. P. Hargrave
Muscatine County
Apetest
J. C. Milnes
Cedar County
Rome
Dante
Alice Neat
Scott County
Frank W Booth
Alfsretta J Campbell
Washington County
Mary E Carpenter
Craton C Cobb
Carrell County
Catharine S Curtis
Buchanan County
J Wilbur Doxsee
Mary E Farwell
Almar P Hargrave
William A Helsen
John B Hungerford
Wapello County
Wilbur N Hunt
Richard F Jordan
Cora B. Keith
Edwin L King
George I Miller
Audubon County
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Alice Neal
Corsa M Patty
Dallas County
Lyman B. Robinson
Thomas L Smith
Fabian L Stratton
Hardin County
Harley M White
Joseph C Arthur
Floyd County
Stickney & Taylor's
Thomas, Soper & Sons
Breenam & Barrett
Thomas, Sepers & Sons
Thayers
Hirsh
New York
Turner & Eppy
Macumber
Berkshire
Sewing Society of the Lakes of the Christian Church
John Cole
Crotta
Thomas, Soper, & Sons
Mammoth
Tilden & McClain’s
Benenaw & Barrow
Tilden & McLain's
Story City
Barlies Keokuk Mercantile College
Dunia
Stalker
Indian Territory
Fort Bill
America
Iowa
J. R. Zootey
J. Porter
Florence Smith
J. Sibley
R. — Win. Beemer
W. Austin
Marten A. Locas
Por Bigelow
Huntington & Tilden’s
Howard
Turner McLain
Plymouth County
Richard Jones
Wright
Little
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Jaws
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Pset
Warcut & Lire
Pleasant Hill
Hayes
A. Shields
J. G. Drey
C. A. Nowlan
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Ai. McCarthy
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Oboseraver
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Williams & Blyler
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Les Moines
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Emmert Proprietary Co
Chicago
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Bingham & Barrolis
Chas. B. Orser
Charles B. Orser
N. B. Jacobs
Ames, Story Co
Thetnake
Nondaga
Wim. Hulett
Bonebrake & Hulett
Aoe
WM. Hulett
Dauntless
Bingham & Barroll
Chaney’s
Eating House & Bakery
Onondaga Street
Bank
C. Lamb & Sons
Clinton
C. D. Norman
Main Street
D. Norman
Ag’t
City Bakery and
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New Brick
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Chanei
Bradley
Lange
Queens
Aso
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Lowa
Amen
Chaney & Co
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Outfit Tree
J. B. Gaylord & Co
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J J. Bosquer
Parker
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Rucon Retty
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St. Louis
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New City
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