Two Social Af Fairs At Massena
Readable excerpts describe two social affairs at Massena in December. Mrs. John Holste and family hosted a day of visiting games and dinner before moving to Idaho, receiving a gold headed cane and silverware from local groups. A later surprise gathering at Mrs. Wray Wilson’s home honored Mr. and Mrs. A Hill and friends with a three course supper and a leather bound hymnal presented to Mrs Hill by the M E choir.
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Massena
John Holste
Idaho
Holste
Society of Equity
Wray. Wilson
M. B
Cheir
A. Hill
Wilson
Poultry Short Course Planned at Ames College
Ames, Dec. 19. A winter short course in poultry feeding breeding and management will begin January 4 at Ames College. Eggs will be 0 cents a dozen. Prof. Pierce, Cornell graduate, will lead, assisted by Lippincott. Hens with 216 eggs on record will be exhibited. The course covers incubators brooders and poultry house construction. Hon the Frontier will appear at the opera house December 22.
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Ames
Will
Algo
Pierce
Lippncott
Cornell Univerity
Fraud Order Against Kenyon Company Reported
The post office department issued a fraud order against Kenyon company of Newton. The firm advertised paying six per hundred dollars for mailing dollars. The attorney general states the company does not intend to hire distributors. A 26 cent claim is noted to work another person.
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Post Office Department
Rifp. Kenyon Company
Newton
Signals To Cost Two Million In Railway Upgrade
A contract for installing electric automatic block and other signaling gear by Rock Island and Frisco to Union Switch and Signal Company totals 2 million dollars. The automatic block is operating on the Trials division between Chicago and Davenport, with Davenport to Iowa City and Davenport to Muscatine in progress. The order aims to lock in favorable pricing before a pending expiration.
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Rock Island
Frisco
Union Switch and Signal Company
Operaton
Chicago
Davenport
Iowa City
Muscatine
Puch
Missing Copies Request for December Weekly News
The News seeks two copies of the Weekly News dated December 10. They offer 10 cents each for the copies and mention a question mark after the payment note.
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Dwt
Sam Small Condemned by Indiana Prohibition League
The Indiana temperance league accuses Georgia evangelist Sam Small of insincerity and cigarette addiction as he campaigns for the Democratic nominee in Indiana. The issue will be debated at state temperance meetings in January before reaching the amendment federation convention, with potential stir if discussed publicly. We note offers on magazine subscriptions.
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Sam Small
Geor.gia Evangelist
Indiana
Towa
League
Small
Etter
Ant Saloon Leagué
Shumaker
Ang
Amendment Federation
Federation
Prostrated by grief over son’s drowning at East Des Moines lake
Mrs Lou Johnson of 251 East Sixteenth street mourns her nine year old son James Johnson who drowned after breaking through ice while skating at Dean’s lake in East Des Moines The Capital notes she is under a physician’s care following the tragedy The Des Moines paper also reports on a cattle sale at Woott with good prices including a three year old colt fetching 202 and a yearling 110 drawing total receipts a little over 1100 with Ross Lang as auctioneer.
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James Johnson
Dean's Lake
East Des Moines
Lou Johnson
East Sixteenth Street
Poy
Johnson
Erief
Des Moainés
E. M. Bourne
Wiott
Ross Lang
Ryans'.&.'Co
Des Moines
West
Cass County
Dwit
Model Steam Laundry and Boars for Sale Ad
A damaged fragment advertises steam laundry services and boars for sale. Includes contact by phone or mail with a rough price inquiry and an illegible name CHAS. W. HUMBRICK.
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Musson
Poland
Humbrick
Wedding at the Johnson home unites Clara Johnson and Harry Holaday
The Cumberland Enterprise reports the marriage of Clara Johnson of Cumberland to Harry Holaday of Massena. The ceremony occurred in a decorated parlor with Mabel Johnson providing music, Rev. Edwin Hienet officiating, and a reception dinner for relatives and friends. Clara, a Cumberland native, will reside in Massena with her groom, a Massena resident with many local ties.
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Isaiah Johnson
Harry. Holaday
Massena
Clara Johnson
M Mabel Johnson
Edwin Hienett
the Christian
Cumberland
Thawichuty
Cumberland Enterprise
Real Estate Transfers From December 1908 Records
Transfers listed include EB S Harland to Chris Olson in section 14-74-38. Mrs Clyde East to Hlmer Halsey in 28-77-34. J F Robison et al to Julian Phelps in 10-8. G A Hill to W C McCurdy in Massena. H B Scott to Edward W Read in Griswold addition. James Whitney referee to George Windhurst at Atlantic for 600. Myers to H J Wiegand and related contracts at Anita. J A Stark to Nancy L Benham in NW corner 28-77-84. multiple tracts described with dates from Dec 16 to Dec 18, 1908.
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EB. S. Harlan
Chris L. Olson
Clyde East
Hlmer Halsey
Hannah
Julian Phelps
Creek
J. F. Robison
Renee OL
G. A. Hill
W. CG. McCurdy
Massena
H. B. Scott
Edward W. Read
Griswold
COM, Myers and
H. J. Wiegand
Anita
Andrew Wiegand
J. A. Stark
Nancy L. Benham
Graham Back from Canada to Des Moines Home
Chris Graham, a noted representative of New York Life Insurance, returned from Canada after six months abroad. He reports strong returns on Canadian land investments and adds to holdings while selling some original parcels at a profit. He plans to spend winter writing insurance for his company and may return to Canada in spring. His friend Tuck remains in real estate and insurance ventures with him.
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Chris
Graham
Canada
New York Life Insurance -Copmany
Des ‘Moines
Tuck
Christmas at the Groen House and the Tot of Palms and Ferns
A festive note features a Tot of Palms and Ferns in a Christmas display at the Groen House. The brief item highlights seasonal decor and the cheerful atmosphere surrounding the house during the holiday period.
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Groen House
Personal Grafs of Interest Highlights From Atlantic Area
A collection of brief society notices lists visits and travels of residents and guests. Names include C A Donahue Omaha. J M Fidler Elliott. Pearl Wagner Anita. Ritz Pine Street with pneumonia. Mrs Charles Todd Perry. Mayme Stewart Maine. F L Maxey Omaha. F A Johnson Audubon. Lou Hoffman Iowa City. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roe and Glenn Roe Wiola. Crales Coe Hancock. Mrs Meredith and Mrs Webster Lewis. Catherine Waters Griswold Atlantic. Alta Mick Frances Lewis Walnut. Donald Lynch Lewis. Miss Nichols from Iowa college Grinnell. Ed Hupp from Iowa City. Marius Christensen R F D. Clyde Li Herring to Lansing Ford factory. Kathryn Neha Glenwood. Bess Madsen Indianola. Anna Miller Walnut. Mr Mrs H E R Lewis Bay City Michigan. Miss Zulu McCall Pearl Wagner Anne Miller Maine trip. Harriet Joyce Manilla. Ross Anderson Shenandoah. Mrs Della King Anita. Henry Kuester Clara Plymouth. Lelia Snyder Grinnell Carson.
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C. A Donahue
Omaha
J. M. Fidler
Elliott
Recorder Coomes
Viota
Catherine Waters
Griswold
Alta
Mick
Frances Lewis
Walnut
Donald Lynch
State University
M. _Dreager
Marius Christensen
Clyde Li Herring
Glenwood
Nebe
Bess
Madsen
Indianola
Will
Anna Miller
C. Miller
Anne
Dr. Miller
Maine
Harriet
Joyce
Manilla
Wil
Ross" Anderson
Shenandoah
Anita
Henry Murray
Henry Kuester
Clara
Vela
Open Evenings At Local Dry Goods Stores Next Week
Local dry goods stores will stay open each evening next week until nine o'clock to accommodate the holiday shoppers. The Green House offers choice cut flowers and blooming plants to boost evening visits.
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Green House
Jecks Family Rejoices Over Boy’s Successful Operation
The Jecks of Rochester report their son Georgie had a growth removed from his head and the operation was successful. The family says the boy is getting along nicely after returning yesterday afternoon from Rochester, Minnesota.
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Jecks
G. G. Jeck
Georgie
Rochester
Minn
Holly boxes for enclosing Christus euts at the NEWS office
A brief note indicates holly boxes are needed for enclosing Christus euts and will be collected at the NEWS office. Bee them.
News Adds New Department Aims at Full Stationery Line
The News announces expansion from selling small stationery lots to a complete stationery department. It plans to carry a full line of gifts and office supplies at low prices, branding “Everything made of Paper” as its motto. The move follows success in holiday box paper and novelties, with a push toward a connected stationery establishment.
Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean price note
The Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean is listed at 46 cents a year when combined with either the daily or weekly News.
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Chicago
Awtf
Draft Law for Good Roads Prompts Next Legislature
A tentative form of the state road law will be drafted by Attorney General Byers and Thomas McDonald to ready for reading at the good roads committee meeting at the Savery hotel in Des Moines next Wednesday noon. The committee met last Wednesday and appointed Byers and McDonald to draft the bill, then adjourned, with Gov. Warren Garst and Gov.-elect B. F. Carroll among attendees alongside Lucius H. Wilson and Des Moines Commercial Club members. Also noted is a home talent play On the Frontier at the opera house on December 22 with a strong cast.
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Greater
Warren Garst
B. F. Carroll
Lucius EH. Wilson
The
Greater Des Moines Committee
Des Moines Commercial Club
Government to crack down on farmers eggs under pure food laws
An official in the city said efforts will target farmers selling rotten eggs to merchants. He predicted arrests and possible candle testing of eggs before sale to enforce the new pure food law. Cumberland Enterprise notes this crackdown alongside a local home talent production of On the Frontier on December 22 at the opera house.
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Cumberland Enterprise
Carnation Typewriter Ribbons Now In Stock
The News reports a fresh shipment of Carnation Brand typewriter ribbons for all machines is available at the office. Monarch model ribbons are now obtainable, with the special ribbon area highlighted for customers.
Sunday Church Services Across City Full of Interest
The city’s churches schedule varied Christmas themed services with music and sermons. Presbyterian plans a morning program focusing on that day with hymns, poems, and an address, followed by an evening service and solos. Baptist features morning and evening sessions discussing Christmas significance and Santa Claus questions. Congregational offers Christmas themes in both services with sermons by Mr. Henderson and Mr. Wishler performing songs.
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Presbyterian
Presbyterian Church
Lord Jesus
Brackett
Mary
Markham
Naomi
Perkins
Dudley Buck
Johad
Henderson
Christ
Wish
Ler
Church of Christ Plans Fund Drive on New Year
Church of Christ holds Bible school at 10 a m, sermons at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Morning service pledges to raise funds to clear all back indebtedness. Welcome to new pastor as the first Lord's Day in January proclaims a church that owes nothing. V M Elston.
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Church of Christ
V. M. Elston
Methodist Episcopal Sunday Schedule and Cantata
Morning service at 9 45 led by Samuel Denigan with a sermon titled The House of God a Place of Worship and of Discerning the Diving Voice. Sunday school at noon featuring the Christmas cantata Shiloh by Chas Gabriel performed by fifty Sunday school voices. Bible class at 2 46 with the theme The period of the chosen family.
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Methodist _Episcopal
Samuel Denigan
House of God
Chas
Gabriel
Shiloh
S. M.C. AL Bible
Monogram Stationery Item Mentioned in Fragment
Fragmentary text references monogram stationery and a two quire box of a gent le letter paper. It also hints at a turkey price per pound and location RM Westehalen with garbled wording.
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Sorreapuh Apg
RM. Westehalen
Yet Among the Living Report on Lillian Lembke’s Recovery
A fragmentary item notes Lillian Lembke has recovered consciousness after the accident and is on the way to cover. The report mentions ongoing concerns but suggests improvement and a hopeful prognosis.
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Cagny
Te “Garding Lttle
Lillian Lembke
Aga
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Mie
Sohn Holste
Pitere
Goodell Milinery
A. M. Petite
Frontier
Opera House
Eggers Bros
Kitson and
Victor Talking Machines
Clara Tabsison
Ding
James
Whitney
George ‘Windhurst
Atlantic
Fae
BR M
Westphalen
Toms
Atlantic Evening
the Opera, House
Burton Laird
George
Subject
Carl Litterst
Frank Rhody
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