Nature’s calm and civic pledges in Hokah dam drive
Hokah residents raise funds to rebuild Thompson creek dam and restore Lake Como. A local suggests that the county seat lawn be cared for by the park board to beautify the grounds instead of a lounging area for youths. Charles B. Reed visits with Al Eberhardt but declines to tour the draining of Rice Lake. A clipping highlights Mrs Elizabeth Buzzard’s long marital history across Kentucky and neighboring states. The Burlington system plans Bible placements in library cars, a move greeted by ministers and evangelists alike.
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Hokah
Thompson Creek
Lake Como
Charles B. Reed
City
al Eberhardt
Charley
Austin
Rails To Carry Morrocco Bible On Library Trains
Burlington railroad will place a finely bound morocco Bible on every train that carries a library. The 20 library trains cover 9,000 miles. In Austin, city beautification and street cleanups are urged as Methodist preachers gather for district conference. A California tree stump near Sequoria forest reserve remains towering after a 16 year cut and explosive attempt failed to fell it.
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Burlington
The
Bill Sunday
Burlington Road
Burlington Railroad
Austin
Albert Lea
California
Sequoria Forest Reserve
Tulare County
Social Afternoon Luncheon Honors Notables At Camp Linger Longer
Camp Linger Longer hosted a social luncheon Thursday with guests Miss Ethelyn Emerson Hamline Columbus Moot Mrs Fred C Woodrow Newton Ia. Mrs Chas Fox Jr led a six o'clock dinner for Chas Fox Sr 65th birthday, where an umbrella souvenir highlighted the celebration. Mrs Gustav Butzke entertained young ladies Thursday evening for Margaret Kienahs La Crosse with games singing and social amusements and ten oclock refreshments.
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Ethelyn Emerson
Hamline
Ed Watkins
Columbus
Fred C. Woodrow
Newton
Chas, Fox Jr
Chas. Fox Sr
Fox
Gustav Butzke
Nice
Margaret Kienahs
la Crosse
Special Train to Decorah for Homecoming Festival
A special train runs to Decorah and back for the Winneshiek County Home Coming Festival on Wednesday August 25. It departs Austin at 6 45 a m and stops at Rose Creek Adams Tappi LeRoy Chester Lime Springs Bonair Cresco Ridgeway Conover before arriving Decorah at 9 30 a m. Return leaves Decorah at 9 15 p m. Further details from local agent J E Ober.
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Decorah
Chicago, Milwaukee
St. Paul R
Winneshiek County
J. E. Ober
Why He Came Back in a Yonkers pastry twist
A wanderer visits a home and explains his return after weeks away. The Woman of the house at the back door in Yonkers asks if he was there recently, and he replies that a friend said there is a new pastry cook in residence. This tiny local anecdote captures a humorous slice of everyday life.
Auto Blows Up In Fire At Manchester Iowa
The White Steamer owned by B. F. Shutt exploded in Manchester Iowa after Mrs. B. E. Shutt stepped from the car during a return trip to Washington D. C. The chauffeur suffered severe burns while a liveryman escaped unharmed. Mr. and Mrs. Shutt and G. E. Shutt were staying in Cresco overnight before continuing the journey.
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The
Spring Valley Mercury
B. E. Shutt
B. F. Shutt
Washington, D. C
Manchester
Iowa
Mr. Shutt
Sears the Watch Mail Order King Retires Rich
Richard W. Sears, once a Spring Valley telegraph operator earning five dollars a month, built Sears Roebuck into a dominant mail order empire. He retires at forty five with an estimated net worth of 25 million dollars to devote time to family and a model farm at Gray’s Lake. The firm, now Sears Roebuck & Co., shows a 40 thousand dollar capitalization and over fifty million in annual sales with stock at ninety eight dollars a share.
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Richard W. Sears
Spring Valley
Minn
Sears
Gray’s Lake
Sear
Fredonia
N. Y
Minneapolis
Chicago
A. W. Roebuck
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Hyomei Offers Guaranteed Catarrh Cure Or Money Back
An advertisement proclaims Hyomei as a guaranteed cure for catarrh with relief in five minutes and claims it can aid consumptives. It describes medicated air from eucalyptus, the inhaler, and a complete outfit priced at $1.00 with extra bottles 50 cents. Sold by leading druggists and K O Wold in Austin, money-back guarantee.
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Australia
Austin
K.O. Wold
Closing Out Shoe Sale Draws Crowd From Local Towns
Crowds gather at a wholesale footwear sale advertised by J. E. Pitzen. The entire stock is offered at wholesale prices with no items reserved. The seller plans to continue the sale until sold out, urging prompt purchases as stock sizes are diminishing.
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J. E. Pitzen
DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad
An old drugstore pitch promotes DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as the original salve for any use, especially for piles, and notes it is sold by all druggists amid many imitations.
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DeWitt
Esselelly Road
Bids Sought for Tile Laying at Shepherd Farm Near Austin
Bids will be received at the office of E. H. Smith Land and Loan Co for the laying of about 2,000 feet of tile on the R. Shepherd farm three miles out of Austin. Work to conform to plans and specifications on file. Right to reject any and all bids reserved.
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R. Shepherd Farm
Austin
E. H. Smith Land & Loan Co
Lavender Oil Production Process Described
A London Standard report explains lavender oil extraction from blooms just before August fade. Steam distills oil, which floats atop water as jars collect it. refining yields a pale blue to near white oil. Three pounds of oil produce thirty gallons of perfume. lavender water often contains only a thimbleful of pure oil.
The Poor Bridegroom and Language of Matrimony
In a Philadelphia Ledger reflection, the bridegroom is labeled as the groom of the pride with no independent word to describe him. The piece laments the gendered language around weddings, noting bridal terms favor the female side and patriarchy marks a man’s role as one of money and hustle.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Borrowing Trouble
Kenneth, a seven year old, speaks through tears about fearing loneliness after his mother and wife die. He asks who will look after him when they are gone, revealing a child’s anxious sense of abandonment and future care.
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Kenneth
DeWitts Little Early Risers and Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve
DeWitts Little Early Risers the pleasant safe sure easy liver pills. A salve you may depend upon in any case where you need salve especially for piles. DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
Giving the Bride a Tip
A bride recounts her experience after marriage. She discovered husbands gifts hoarded in hidden places including gloves silk hose and embroidered handkerchiefs. She reflects on saving money by yielding presents later and imagining the reaction of her spouse.
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George
Cleveland Plain Dealer
A Household Matter
A comic Punch caption depicts a housemaid pleading for immediate aid as a room on fire is described. The master replies that he never interferes in household matters, highlighting social hierarchies and moral duty in a humorous domestic scene.
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Ulmer
Gertrude Ellis-Skinner
van Dyke
Countyeboard
Court House
Park Board
Elizabeth Buzzard
Kentucky
Elizabeth Bird
Harrison County
Bud Martin
David Buzzard
Robin
Buzzard
Martin
Stone
Ulead
Auatin
Yonkers Statesman
Mee
Machine
Heralds
Herald
Genera House Work
Interstate
N. W
F. H. McCulloch Printing Co
Edson
Inouire
College Street
W. H. Adams
S. River Street
New Phone
Route Ra! Way
Alaska- Yukon-Pacific
Seattle
Wash
Aily
Atlantic Coast Resorts
Minnesota
Great Western
Jersey Union
Albert Thon
Little Gyp’s
ELK Hotel
Orens
Gyp Hillam
Prop
Sam Waintroeb
W Mill St
U. S. Express Office
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