14 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Audubon County Journal
Location
Exira, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1907
Page
1
Community notes from Extra Iowa describe William Hicks dances, local visits by Peter Miller and Olaf Jensen, new driving horse purchase, Miss Bernice Seibert and Miss Lily Hunt fashion plans, and various town movements. A wedding in Audubon joins E Western cleric E Luther Pallinter uniting E R Jordan and Lilia Haya.
The Thursday recital by Kathryn Crane and pupils at the Christian church drew large crowds, with Mrs Hammer, the ladies quartet, and the orchestra receiving special praise. All pupils performed well, showing rapid musical progress, and the future recitals will continue to boost community cultural uplift.
A local lender advertises 5 percent optional loans with fast terms and available money on hand. Also offers 10 year loans, claiming to provide the best terms in the county and speedier processing than rivals.
An ad from Humoriat in St Louis invites readers to join A Rendleman or send ten cents for a copy of Humousr. Includes instruction to address the Humiorist and to include Humiorist reading matter with orders.
Advertises purchase of 100 draft horses and mares in various weight ranges plus 100 lighter horses, 100 three year olds, and 100 mules of all sizes. Seeks good shaped animals even if thin or with blue eyes. Offers best price at Jacobsen Livery Barn, Extra, Iowa, on a Tuesday in February.
A collage of curiosities and short notes from around the globe. facts range from a 108 foot circumference redwood base in California to Belgium coal mine depth, and a 5 foot 10 inch by 8 foot 2 inch atlas in the British Museum. Also mentions Popocatépetl, silk cocoons, and breezy quips about notable figures and poetry.
The management seeks to redeem last year’s uns delivered tickets for a renewed lecture course. A fresh number is procured to delight all listeners, with any surplus after expenses aiding future entertainments. Attend Friday evening February 15, 1907, for popular prices and support top talent on the platform.
A large crowd of farmers and wives filled the town Saturday, keeping merchants busy with supplies. Mr and Mrs George Moore of Melville Iowa visited their daughter Mrs S S Harn and husband. Timothy seed for sale at 1 75 a bushel. Ed Hensley from Minnesota and Charles Spencer with the Wabert couple from Hill Rose Colorado will stay a week. Mrs Elizabeth Hensley and her sons Walter and Charley rent their Greeley township farm and plan a public sale next week then head west to Denver to pursue health prospects. The Johnson Mercantile Company offers the Estate Airport heater, a combined base burner furnace and retort, claiming low fuel use. Homer Bowen plans a farm sale soon and Miss Maude returns to Omaha for a lucrative job after her mother’s death. The youngest daughter, sixteen, will reside with a married brother for the present.
Financial report shows expenses and revenues totaling 53 587 d6 with items including hauling, banning expenses, sinking fund and butter production. Officers elected include H P Bonavace as president, Ghein C Moller as secretary, and Jena R Christensen as treasurer.
One week from next Saturday the Canadian Colored Jubilee Singers will give a concert at the Christian church. They were secured by the Ladies Aid Society. Tickets cost 35 and 25 cents. Citizens are urged to attend.
A quiet wedding occurred at eight past eight Saturday evening at the home of the brides parents Mrs and Mrs Silaa A Campbell. Charley C Hunt and Grayce Campbell were joined in matrimony by Elder H A Pallister pastor of the Christian Church in a brief ceremony witnessed by close relatives.
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