Elkhorn and Kimballton News Roundup Prominent locals and events
Kimballton Elkhorn notices report H. A. Elmquist offering dental work in Elkhorn opposite John Peterson’s. A Dinepin alley is being installed by Rasmus Hedegaard, with July Fourth events planned. хватает. Various visits, weddings, birthdays, and social gatherings unfold across Kimballton Sharon and Elkhorn. Local tradesmen like Carl Schroeder Co. push buggy sales while prosaic business and church activities fill weekly life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasmus Hedegaard
Jens I
Peterson
Sharon
Spats
Omana
H.C. Madeen
Peter H. Andersen
Kinbalton
Local Cream Separator Seller Offers 10 Units
Cris J. Hanson of Harlan Iowa writes to Shelby and Adibon counties readers offering ten Davis cream separators for sale. He promotes the machine as the best and simplest on the market and invites buyers to contact him for business.
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Shelby
Adibon
Cris J. Hanson
Remarkable surgical tale of a reciprocal lesson
A great surgeon admonishes graduates to try new devices, then a young physician later borrows the lesson and, amid a lifesaving cork extraction, proves honey rubbing a wrong remedy. The elder admits his error, the daughter Elsie awaits, and the pair plan a future together in medicine.
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Elias
Calleco of Physicians and Surgeons
Kenworthy
Rocky Mountains
Kemworthy
Asoon
Min
Elsie
Anne Atwood
Time Daze In Topeka Horse Deal
In South Topeka Uncle Chet sells a horse to a buyer who questions the animal's age. Chet first claims seven, then recalls twelve this spring, joking that time flies as the buyer reels from the discrepancy. The exchange ends with light humor in the Topeka Capitol era.
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Uwnele Chet
Thomas
South Topeka
Thawali
Nele Chet
Nime
Uncle Chet
Topeka Capita
Ancient Tragedy in Holborn Before Christmas
A London report from Lord Montagu's collection recounts a century old tragedy in Holborn where a seven year old boy drew a sword from a gentleman while playing. The boy wounded the man fatally when attempting to sheath the blade and fled as others intervened. The father of the boy had killed five years earlier, and the tale ends with the gentleman fleeing on the second dressing.
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Lord Montagu
London
Holborn
Mow Oysters Grow
A veteran oyster researcher explains the oyster’s life cycle highlighting seasonal growth. He states that the creature’s shell functions as lungs and mouth, drawing in water for breathing and feeding. When opened by waves, the shell releases fine carbonate particles that reinforce the shell, making the new layer as hard as the existing one.
Secret for Secret in Louis XIV Era Warfare
Fragmentary period piece recounts a cavernous exchange between Marechal de Grammont and a military governor. The surrender is linked to lack of powder while the besieging force seeks terms, revealing a grim exchange over siege logistics and bravado.
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Louis Niv
Wariors
Marechal de Grammont
Sie
Fragmentary notice echoes a warning in London press
A clipped London item recounts a terse warning printed on a card and a impulsive postscript by a boy. The card urged not to touch with canes or rods, while the boy added Take A Ax signaling danger or mischief in a quirk of the era.
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Jones
London
Introduction of M. X. Describes a prolific writer and journalist
The Paris Figaro describes M. X as a man who writes more nonsense than any living person. The remark identifies him as a journalist and as a legislative stenographer in a light, humorous way.
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M. X
Paris Figaro
Fragmentary love confession quoted in ragged OCR
Snippets show a woman claiming her lover says he loves her more than his wife and could live without her. The line appears garbled but conveys a romantic accusation and loyalty test among young men.
Accompliabed. Judy Newsy Tale?
Fragmentary note references a Judy figure named Ethelian and a presiding detail. The text reads as garbled chatter about truth, hearing, and exchange, with unclear actions or outcomes. No clear events, dates, or organizations are discernible.
Eve's Daughter Vol Fume and Mother's Naughty Reply
A brief humorous clipping shows a three year old Dorothy replying to her mother with a mix of mispronunciation and a cheeky question about why she is being punished. The Dallas News caption notes the child’s line as a charming glimpse of early speech.
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Dorothy
Aaeler
Muzzer
Comifort
The Thief and the Lady of the Long Island Estate
A man recounts a bold evening plan to rob a country house on Long Island. Disguised and with a promised share, he enters through a window but is caught by a watchful cop after locating a trove of silver. The captive is spared and the tale notes the “lady” mistress, a famed horsewoman and tennis star.
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Alenry Jacobsen
Audubon
Jens Peter Jensen
Sharon
Jens
Evans
Long Island
Twist
Ely
Leo
Indy
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kimballton
Elkhorn
H. A. Elmquist
John Peterson
Elkhorn, IA
Chrie Andersen
Council Bluffs
White Knight Cigar
Carl Schroeder & Co
P. H. Miller
Dana
Alfred Reyalt
Harlan
Hans. Madeen
Hane Madeen
Botania Church
Hey
Gregersen
Wisconsin
Kimballton Church
Peter Nelson
Chris Christensen
Anna Seffersen
Avoca
Christensen
Kimbalton
NR. R. Vestergaard
Des Moines
Kimballion
Dens Anderson
Fred Lund
Omaha
Lars Frosnig
L.N. Kraig
Bailey
Eter Lauritsen
Jacksonville
Nele Boose
Chris Petersen
James & Hansen
Chris Brotherson
Geo. Bounisen
Elkhorn Church
I' Qens Rasmussen
John Leisted
John Lang
Jens Andeveen
Kimballton Danish Lumber Company
Hamlin
Chris Haneen
Sharon Center School
Nels Mortensen
Walter James
Maine
Peter Christensen
Elkborn
Dedham
Mrs. H. Bennisen
Rudolph Andersen
Paia
Ev. Dersild
Atlantic
Hane Blodt
Kimbalston
Geo. James
Blair, Neb
Chorch
de Laval
Salby Wschvoder & Co
Meir Rasmussen
Th. J. Larsen
Anna Jolson
Chris Brodersen
Rasmus Rasmussen
Poplar
Elkhorn Implement Company
Made Petersen
Elk
EstnAy
P. H. Andersen
Nuits N. Nieisky
Kimballton, Iowa
Franklin
Gio
Heniacsen
Iowa
H. P. Hansen
Elkhhorn
Kimballton and
Faaborg & Hansen's
Elkhorn Bank
C. Pepinson
Indian Creek
Elkhorn Grounds
Kimballton Rifle Club
Thos. Thompson
Hans Olsen
Vadamer Rasmussen
Chris Christoffergen
George Hartvengsen
Fred Christoffersen
Andrew Jensen
Ole Oleen
Jens R. Christensen
Heath
Botania
Nisaseh
Harlan, Iowa
M. N. Esbeck & Co
Ithedford
Bright
Thedford
A. G. Lewis
Ethelian
Judy Newsy
Detsolt
Dallas News
Thomas Eastman Ween
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