Letter From Old Sam Cooper in Wyoming
A long informal letter from S. F. Cooper in Wyoming to Safish friend Sherm describes travel to the West, farm progress near Ralph’s 120 acres, trapping squirrels, good water, weather, and a May party auction. He praises Art Savage for senator, mentions Anita, and bids farewell with health and good will.
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Federal
Wyoming
Sherm
Mama
Ralph
Virginia
Tennessee
Georgia
Art Savage
U.S
Iowa
Anita
S. F. Cooper
Calhoun Nebraska letter from 1814 offers river town living
Frank Leffingwell writes from Calhoun Nebraska describing a pleasant fruit country near the Missouri River. He notes nearby summer homes from Omaha and a macadam road three miles away, inviting the snake-editor to visit and promising updates via the Record. A postscript from Mrs Lettlingwell praises the author’s husband.
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Calhoun
Neb
Sherm
Missouri River
Omaha
Sioux City
Frank
Miss Ella Henick and Anita Berger Visit Omaha
Miss Ella Henick and her young relative Miss Anita Berger returned to Omaha Sunday. Uncle Jimmy McDermott was a welcome caller at the RECORD office Monday. Chas Derry and wife from Wiota spent Saturday at the H. J. Taylor home.
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Ella Henick
Anita Berger
Omaha
Jimmy McDermott
Record Office
Chas. Derry and Wife
Wiota
H. J. Taylor
Candidates for Postmaster and Prohibition Debate Stir Local Eyes
The near future may bring new Postmaster candidates influencing the race. Prohibition demands respect from all parties. A postal card shows the Independence Iowa asylum contains no Bull Moose, only Democrats and standpatters. Local notes mention whooping cough, a Buick, a missing 14 year old girl, and Dan Ferguson marrying Laurene Watson in Chicago.
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Carl Carson
Independence
Iowa
Carl
Local Family Guests and Visits Reported
Jacob Cox and wife of Bertram visited daughter Mrs. Ernie Wade this week. Miss Laura Henieck returned to Des Moines after visiting parents A. C. Henieck and wife. Lula Faga of Atlantic spent weekend in Anita. T C Winder and grandson Harold Winder returned from a visit with relatives in eastern Iowa.
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J. M. Briggs
H. A. Boyle
Ed Henderson and
Wiota
Jacob Cox
Bertram
Ernie Wade
Laura Henieck
Des Moines
A. C. Henieck
Lula Faga
Oransky Dry Goods
Atlantic
Anita
T.C. Winder
Harold Winder
Lowa
Faulkner Family Spend Summer at Clear Lake Cottage
W. H. Faulkner and his family are spending the summer months at their cottage on Clear Lake, enjoying the lakefront retreat and leisure days away from home.
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Avril Faulkner
M. E. Church
Clear Lake
W. H. Faulkner
Mas sena couple visits Weston and friends
Fred B. Parkinson and his wife of Mas sena spent hours Monday with W W J Weston and wife. Chas Hettinger, a longtime friend of the RECORD, was a welcome caller Tuesday evening.
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Fred
Parkinson
Massena
W.W. J. Weston
Chas. Hettinger
the Record
Drunk driving remarks from Glidden Graphic
A Glidden Graphic editorial argues that a drunk driver endangers more than a machine in any child’s hands. It contends licenses should be removed from intoxicated adults, noting a child would stop, aid others, and avoid reckless behavior after a collision.
Dan Robison Advances Payment to Sister in Manilla
Dan Robison made another advance payment for the record to his sister Miss Birdean in Manilla.
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Dan Robison
Miss Birdean
Manilla
Thoroughbred trotting horse Ralph Russell shines season
Dr. C. B. Harry reports a very successful season for his trotting horse Ralph Russell highlighting strong performances and notable wins across meets.
Insurance Man Nick Writes Policies in Cumberland
J. K. Nichols of Anita and formerly of this city visited Friday and wrote life insurance policies in Cumberland. He secured a $5 000 policy for one man and smaller policies for two others. The Massena Echo praises him as an outstanding agent.
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J., K. Nichols
Anita
Nick
Cumberland
Massena Echo
Hallock Visit Recalled By Former Elkhorn Resident
Willis Hallock, brother of Chas L Hallock, visits old friends in the Extra vicinity once his home. He was shot near Elkhorn by a Polk City killer fleeing a pursuing posse while Hallock served in the posse. J W Maddy, then Maine postmaster, was killed. Hallock now lives in Bona Vista Colorado and serves as county recorder.
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Willis Hallock
Chas. L. Hallock
Elkhorn
Polk City
Young Hallock
J. W. Maddy
Maine
Mr. Hallock
Bona Vista
Colorado
Auto Fire Traps Sidney Couple and Shenandoah Rider
Mr and Mrs C C McKean of Sidney and H E Ralston of Shenandoah rode home in a car after a faulty motorcycle ride. The car caught fire shortly after leaving a hill top, destroying both vehicles and a coat with money, with two hours of flames before they could jump free. Walnut Bureau advertisement follows.
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C. C. McKean
Sidney
H. E. Ralston
Shenandoah
Ralston
McKeans
Walnut Bureau
Farm lines up cattle, crops on Cryer Trimmer farm
Robert Cryer tends a large herd of cattle and hogs while managing 120 acres of corn 40 acres of small grain and 53 acres of hay on the J. H. Trimmer farm.
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Robert Cryer
J. H. Trimmer
Roosevelt Criticizes Wilson in Checkers Commentary
The News notes Teddy Roosevelt straining to undermine President Wilson by publicly criticizing the administration. The piece likens his remarks to twisting a ball’s tail to yield better results and calls his behavior bad manners for commenting on a game of checkers. Stuart New.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Wilson
Teddy
Stuart New
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Des Moines Silo
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C. E. Harry
Adair
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J. B. McDermott
Leila Storer
Elmer
J. F. McGovern
Democratic County Central Committee
Merle Brown
Lena Pieper
Greenfield
W.H. Armstrong
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L. D. Soper
Grover Beekman
Henry McDermott
Griswold
Eller
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Chicago
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James Hardin Smith
Lloyd W. Wasser
Wentworth F. Stewart
Eastland Male Quartette
Oberlin
Comfort A. Tyler
Michigan Agr’l. College
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Ben Nak Trio
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Lalii
Louise Loveday
Jones
Imperial Orchestra & Band
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Rockies
Business Men's Associations
Denver
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Pueblo
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Ray
Rock Island Lines
Des Moines Life Building
H. KE. Boatright
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