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Newspaper
Audubon County Journal
Location
Exira, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
7
A humorous student essay reveals doubts about literary talent, declares a wish to travel Europe, and mocks schooling with anecdotes about Latin translations, poems, and classroom pranks. It includes student verses, parental notes, and brief sketches of daily life and humor in a high school setting.
A persuasive plea urges Mr. Renter to buy a farm with orchard and garden, arguing ownership brings health, independence, and patriotism. It recalls a long renter whose family prospered after land purchase, contrasts with tenants, and promotes the Journal’s farm listings as a path to own property despite mortgage concerns.
A collage of leap year courtship scenes and wedding plans unfolds from Miss Mary E L Tit tor of Chesanec tin to Enos Bockworth as they obtain a marriage license aided by the Eastern Shore context. The piece threads whimsy with social protocol in a regional newspaper tone.
A wealthy Richmond man shelling peas on his porch faces an awkward moment when visitors arrive and a window pops open with two heels peering out The quick response of keeping quiet and recalling his servant duties allows the situation to pass without disaster, as his wife and guests remain unaware.
Whimsical tale recalls Dean Jonathan Swift sheltering from rain with youths. A crying girl he vows to marry a young man with her, glibly conducting the ceremony in a storm. He tears a seat from his bench and pens a certificate noting the names and date amid wet weather.
The article reports Prof Hesse's findings that heart size varies with metabolic activity. It notes relative heart weight is higher in young warm blooded animals and lower in mature ones, with specific values for birds fish mammals and reptiles. Notable figures include sandpiper 241 and Greenland whale 57, with comparisons to camel, man, and other species.
A meat exporter recalls last year's push for colorful meats like blue chops and purple pork. In Vienna the idea sparked interest among some chefs, but shoppers rejected the concept as they preferred ordinary beef and natural tones.
Mrs Hurdso laments new neighbors Gimberling moving in next door. She notes six boys, two dogs, old furniture, brass on one bedstead, a mismatch with driver over the settlement with Jim. The man is about 20 years older than the woman and the woman is dark complexioned, wearing a silk dress.
Fragmentary remarks from a well dressed woman recount a winter millinery puzzle. She describes visiting a milliner with a velvet and ribbon hat, a hat fitting correction, and a remark about not wearing the hat correctly, ending with a plan to adjust as intended.
Mrs A Gregory of 2355 Lawrence St Denver Colorado writes she was invalid for six hours after an operation. Following advice a friend she used Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and recovered to perfect health after years of illness. She cites backache and periodic pains as conditions improved.
Claiming thirty years of use the advertisement promotes Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a cure for female illnesses. It invites women to write for advice, notes Mrs Pinkham has aided thousands to health and provides an address in Lynn, Massachusetts.
District Court in Audubon County Iowa issues notice regarding the alleged last will and testament of Rasmus Hedegaard, filed for probate. The court sets Oct term for trial proof and probate. interested parties may appear to contest admission. Dated April 21, 10s, Clerk Charles S. Wits.
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