Wolves Probed for Redemption and County Finances
Story County reports eight wolves captured near Hannum's mill redeemed at two dollars each totaling sixteen dollars, while the county treasury faces a projected deficit of at least one hundred dollars this year. Nevada Watchman notes the May 30 death of Mrs. Louisa Applegate at 83, and other local notices including Knute Helvig's death and funeral plans, a bad driving accident near Huxley, a Cambridge school bond approval, and the death of A. M. Norris after a long illness.
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E. Munden
Court House
Hannum’s Mill
Lown
Nevada Watchman
Louisa Applegate
Story County
Mark
Sadie
M. F
Delos
J. R. Dinsmore
Ed. Goodin
Bert Hemstead
Knute Helvig
Mr. Helvig
Albert
Cle Helvig
Story City
Mesdames Olous Johnson
Henry Hendrickson
N. Dak
Bergens Church
Roland Record
John Floaten
Huxley
Floaten
Hanson
Henry Hetiland
Cambridge
A. M. Norris
Nevada
Bright
Alexander M. Norris
Broad Albin
Fulton County
New York
North East
Pennsylvania
Mary Ostrander
Light House Pent
Illinois
Methodist Church
92D
Illinois Infantry
Franklin Grove
Lahman Bros
Iowa
Colo
State Center
Custom for grooms to live with in laws in Korea
In some parts of Korea and among some Korean families it is customary for bridegrooms to reside under the roofs of their fathers in law until the first son is born and reaches manhood. If a groom stays more than three days after the wedding he must remain for a full year.
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Korea
Too Violent an Innovation in a Novel
A Washington Star quips that a writer claimed an original idea for a novel but the publisher found it in the proofs and forced its removal. The exchange highlights editorial oversight in literary creativity.
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Washington Star
Executor's Notice In Story County 1904
The District Court of Story County Iowa appointed executors of Lovina Nye estate on April 14 1904. All debts must be paid to the undersigned and claims presented legally authenticated to the court for allowance dated May 31 1904.
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A. D
District Court of
Story County
Owa
Lovina Nye
Henry Keltner
Ames
Iowa
Parley Sheldon
Kellogg
Douglaas
Hodge
Hoggan
Ecco
A. Marston
Story Street
City of
Ta of
Estate of Curtis Knight Executor Named
Notice to all interested parties that on April 13, 1904, the undersigned was appointed executor of the estate of Curtis Knight, deceased, late of the county.
The Arab Horse A Sturdy Yet Slow Thoroughbred
The Arab horse is described as a compact pony like breed standing about 14.2 hands. It is slow at the gallop and a poor trotter, unsuitable for harness, but anatomically sound with great bone, strength, and extraordinary endurance. Emphasizes bottom and stamina over artistic beauty, noting long-distance travel capabilities and high endurance under heat. Illustrated Sporting News portrays its true merit as performance and resilience.
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Illustrated Sporting News
English Axes at Hastings in the Battle of Hastings
The article discusses the English corps elite at Hastings wielding great axes and long hafted weapons. It cites Wace calling them great axes and notes the Bayeux tapestry depicts mainly long handled axes, with one foot long heads, describing their deadly impact on Norman knights.
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Hastings
Battle of
Wace
Bayeux
Ether Anesthesia Error Delays Vomiting By Reducing Vapors
The Medical Review notes beginners often fail to lessen ether proportion after anesthesia begins, leaving patients exposed to dense vapors. Surprisingly, small remaining amounts can keep a patient under influence toward the operation’s end and postpone vomiting until completion.
Glass cups from Alexandria imitate bohemian and crystalware
The first glass cups were made at Alexandria with varied styles. Some resembled Bohemian glass with glass pastes mimicking stones and cameos. Opaline and crystal clear types existed, and others were opaque layered like the Portland vase, with a blue ground showing around carved figures.
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Alexandria
Portland
Poet fears taking himself seriously
A Chicago Record Herald snippet features a poet fearing he takes himself too seriously while a kind friend assures no harm in humor. The exchange highlights perception by others and lighthearted self reflection.
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Chicago Record- Herald
Railroad worker runs timetable puzzle department
A Philadelphia Press item notes a man now employed by the railroad company as head of the puzzle department, responsible for making out the time tables.
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Philadelphia Press
Hadley Advises Belding on Friendship Notes
Dialogue captures Hadley recounting asking for advice from Belding and Belding acknowledging giving guidance amid mixed feelings about their friendship. The exchange reflects tension and social dynamics in their relationship as recorded in the Boston Transcript.
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Hadley
Belding
Boston Transcript
Use For Her Money
Dialogue from the Indianapolis Journal notes Felicia questions Patricia about book purchases. Patricia replies she spends all her pin money on cab fare and beauty culture, illustrating limited funds.
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Felicia
Patricia
Indianapolis Journal
Refuse not to be informed, for that shows pride or stupidity
A short aphorism attributed to William Penn urges continued learning and awareness, signaling a thought on the value of information and personal folly.
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William Penn
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Thedford
Les Black
Story County Newslets
Iowa State College
McCormick
Davensack Wireless
E. F. Posegate
Auactionee
Bower & Perkins
Ets Tey
Ames Plumbing and Heating Co
O’briens
Mutual Phone
J. A
Pitchpatrick
Vera B. Slater
Onn
Curtis Knight
Arley Sheldon
Chichester
Chichester Chemical CO
Madison Square
Phila
Wwwomen
Otto Haller
West North Ave
Chicago
Gamble
Ames, Ia
Father
Florentine
Potter
Geo. E. Baker
Cade & Steigerwalt
Herrick Refrigerators
Jersey
Eastman Kodak
Eastman
Boone
Duff
Center
Heskins
Onondaga
College
Fayette
Aed Wee
Dal Wo Carroll
Carroll
Sycamore
Douglass
Grant
Eee Veeres
Inch
Pearl
Clark
Hoggatt
Northwestern
Story
Burnett Pond
B. Maxwell
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