Local notices and social updates from a midweek edition
E W Soar leaves Tuesday for British Columbia to scout prospects for a young man. Wm Layland and family plan a Colfax visit later this week. W A Smuthey travels to attend a burial near Nelson. Mrs Weighton in Colorado reports diphtheria quarantines but no immediate danger. Judge Green and wife depart for Leon Iowa for a surgery by a relative expert. Albert Jorgensen of Sharon township builds a large silo to utilize his corn harvest. Mrs Ed Bilhart hosts a dinner for Miss Forgrave, a visiting friend. B A Stocking will show his washing machine at the Des Moines state fair, expected to impress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Soar
British Columbia
Canada
Wm. Layland
May
Colfax
John Weighton
Colorado
W. R. Green
Leon
Iowa
Green
Albert Jorgensen
Sharon Township
Ed. Bilhart
Miss Forgrave
B. A. Stocking
Des Moines
Jim Cunningham
Liken Ranch
Sadie Forsbeck
Audubon
Earl Vail
Ora Corner
C. W. Marlin
Extra
Rey
Emil Eblers
Spirit Lake
C. Randles
Pete Hansen
Frank Liken
Frank
Henry Thomas
J. P. Nedrow
Gray
J.C. Bonwell
Viola
Methodist Church
George Gray
Bert
Local items mix social visits and business news in Gray
Jeff Stough recovers as locals recount visits across Gray townships. Notes mention Alta Crow leaving after four weeks, James Crow in Walnut, Elmer Ellis family from Audubon, and Mrs. Rogers from Manning visiting Frank in town. A broad roster covers trades, travel, and community events including a barnyard accident, a social dance, a surprise party, and plans for new buildings and a church refresh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Stough
Alta Crow
James Crow
Walnut
Elmer Ellis
Audubon
Rogers
Manning
Frank
Newt Mulford
Viola Center
E. Mertz
Remington
Walter Audas
Freeman’ Jones
Poweshiek County
H. B. Shelly
Henry Thomas
Guthrie County
Sam Mulford
Viola Township
Howard Kittel
Local notes from Ross and surrounding area
A crowded Ross ball game. numerous community notes on farming trades, lumber, painting, and family arrivals. Mentions of household moves, church gatherings, a dance at Woodmen hall, and a large barn project. An obituary-like line and a health ad for Dr King s New Discovery conclude the digest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Houghes
DuPont
Death by Own Action Prevented
An advert isement notes a preventive for death by own action and promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic to strengthen nerves, build up the system, and regulate stomach liver and kidneys. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are also recommended. Nick Doffing & Co. advertises as agent. WANTED: in each state to recruit for permanent engagement with weekly cash salary and expenses. National, Dearborn, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Dofing & Co
Ruggist
Chamberlain
Nick Doffing & Ci
Pro Industria
Blish
National
Dearborn
Chicago
Are You Going to the County Fair Are You Going
The text touts a county event as one of the best held with crops showing well where hail spared, pumpkins large, apples rosy, blackberries abundant, and potatoes plentiful. It promises spectacular attractions and continuous activities from arrival to night.
You Are Invited To A Family Vacation Visit
A nostalgic invitation invites a young man and his family to visit, promising a warm greeting from friends and a chance to learn from sights. It urges bringing dinners and enjoying a summer escape with siblings and fathers, highlighting family values and holiday flavor.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. A. Smuthey
Nelson
Mike Flinn
Dausk
Jensen Fra
Elkhorn Viraf Hole
Tyske Kirke Sondag
Benton
Parmerk
Fama
Geo. Weighton
North Washington St
John Polzin
Nevada
E. E. Beems
Yale
Mr. Selby
Oklahoma
Mrs
Oliver Buckner
Asmus Boyson
Omaha
Nebraska
Wilson Swaney
Will Barger
Henry Meyer
Lacy
John O'Leary
A. E. Mertz
Sherm Rogers
How Eaton
Charles
Ormsby Beers
H.C. Mundt
Raymond
Rosa
Lincoln Center
Ross
Lincoln Boys
Grant Lancelot
Neb
Welch & Son
Weat Point
E. Kester
Pacific Coast
Oregon
Earl Jump
J. P. Liken
Lila
Westbrook, Gibbons Grain Co
Net
West
Liken
Chris Severs
Wat Fry
Harry Northup
Lou Boera
C. E. Mertz
Louis Shingledecker
Lakes
Trans-Mississippi Grain Co
F. Taylor
Wesley Jay
Chas. Boers
Cameron Ross
John Simpson
Atlantic
Allie Quinby
August Nietzel
August Zerke
Woodmen Hall
Maud Everts
Clare Wickham
Ida Cozine
Ralph Hubbard
Christian Church
Jim Rutherford
Lou Boers
Crawford County
Olsen & Me‘uen
Lass
Sioux County
Knoll
Faudubon CO. Fair
Susanna
G. W. Hoover
B. Train
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