Letter From Rutherford on Oil Venture and Farm Improvements
R B Rutherford writes from Osage County Iowa describing his oil venture plans in several counties. He notes building fences and structures valued around $20,000 on the W P Dawson farm, efforts to raise capital, and a stock sale nearing completion. He states subscriptions totaling $3,000 to show good faith and outlines leases for 20,000 acres and drilling plans for four to six wells.
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Osabame
Eira Audis Seti
Eciter
Acteca
Irkin
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Auresa
Iowa
Terry
Cil Reids
Tne
Alon
Gibra
Leo Sance
Mt Olive News Feeds and Local Updates
Bill Porter shelled corn on Monday and Tuesday while Coppoe helped Irvy Hahn stack cornfodder early week. Mrs. Victor Frank is improving after illness, and Mr. Cunningham in Peoria shows signs of recovery. No Sunday services due to storm. B Y P U topic set for evening. Local visitors include Fred Phillips and Miss Nita Oblson. Andrew Johnson seeks care for rheumatism. Esther Peterson begins as new teacher at west school.
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Victor Frank
Cunningham
Peoria
Illinois
Mt. Olive
Dan Dubes
Hughes
Connecticut
Fred Phillips
McGregor
Iowa
Herman Hahn
C. J. Sawwell
Nita Oblson
Sioux City
Andrew Johnson
Howard
Mistaken Goal Shapes Mother's Pursuit Of Constance
Mary Moon sacrifices years and money to train her daughter Constance for success. Constance returns home engaged to Leonard Ames, prompting Mary to clash over ambition and happiness. Constance finally concedes that her mother’s discipline helped her win, while noting the true goal was a life they could share.
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Mary Moon
Conanes Moon
Mary
Narashiy
Jehan Moon
En Euch
Constance
Maury
Msaaster
Leonard Ames
Doctor Ames
Leonard
Partially Informed Observers Reflect On History And News
A serious citizen notes history guides future judgment while an observer warns history remains unfinished. A London war benefit is recalled where three queens were present, highlighted as prudent cards to possess in tough times.
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London
Illinois Central Schedule Entry Restates Times
Illinois Central timetable fragment shows a list of times and a note about carrying passengers. The readable items include 8 32 p m 6 20 p m 8 05 a m 2 12 p m 6 50 p m and 4 00 p m with a brief remark about carrying passengers.
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Illinois Central
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Farmers National Bank
Gene Clark
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E. Knettle
A.B. Daniels
Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association
Aurelia, Iowa
Cherokee County
Little Sioux River
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Nelsons Restaurant
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