Local Social Notes From Salem Area Visits
Will Keller digs a well. Sam Carpenter visited Charley Anderson Sunday. Mrs. C V Gookin has been sick for a week. Jennie and Laura Keller visited friends in Russell last week. Cora Clark of Chariton visited Cecil White Sunday. J E Wood visited Salem last week. Andy Gookin and wife of Washington township visited relatives in Salem Sunday. Charley Anderson plans to go to Chicago for appendicitis surgery by Dr Murphy this week. Pearley Gookin and family of Russell were Salem visitors Sunday. D B Davis of Warren township visited in Salem last week.
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Will Keller
Sam Carpenter
Charley Anderson
C. V. Gookin
Jennie
Laura Keller
Russell
Cora Clark
Chariton
Cecil White
J. E. Wood
Salem
Andy Gookin
Washington Township
Chicago
Murphy
Pearley Gookin
D. B. Davis
Warren Township
Local World Notes From Liberty District Fragments
Friday reports from Liberty include James starting a thresher at J. J. Mumford with oats a little light and timothy good. Frank Stierwalt returns from Highland Park College Des Moines after the last quarter. Jessie Mauk back from Russell summer school Friday evening. Lafe Mauk shipped hogs to Ottumwa Friday. Mary Farrell of New York arrived for a visit with Mrs. P. Kenney. Mrs. Dan Chappell on the sick list. August Peterson took a job on the section. Lena Mosier of Ackworth visited over Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Mauk.
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James
J. J. Mumford
Timothy Good
Frank Stierwalt
Highland Park College
Des Moines
Jessie Mauk
Russell Summer School
Lafe Mauk
Ottumwa
Mary Farrell
New York
P. Kenney
Dan Chappell
Harvest Report Shows Wet Spring Aids Crops
The week started dry and warm then showers cooled and distributed, leaving a heavy hay crop mostly secured in good condition. Threshing of wheat oats and barley is underway with below average spring wheat and oat yields, while corn progresses well. Potato rot and blight damage noted. apples show no significant change.
Katy publications offer Texas insights mailed on request
Readers are invited to obtain various Katy publications such as The Golden Square and Old Mexico. They note publications will be mailed on application to Katy at 514 Winwright Building, St. Louis, Missouri.
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Texas
Katy
Golden Square
Old Mexico
Wainwright Bidg
St. Louis
Iceman’s Walk Privilege At White House Grounds
The article notes an iceman holds an exclusive right of way along the north front path to the conservatories. Each day the wagon escorts ice to the executive mansion area and is parked for unloading by White House staff, while pedestrian and cabinet traffic must pause.
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White House
The Easy Way Schoolboy and His Seater Hen Fable
A fragmented 19th century line depicts a schoolboy asked by his seat hen to reveal a system of penmanship. The garbled text hints at a didactic scene about learning and instruction.
Poe Portraits in Poetry and Placid Charms of Poe's Countenance
Descriptive sketch of Poe detailing his elongated seated figure, refined bust, and violet hazel eyes that carry a serene, celestial glow. The writer notes his thoughtful, peaceful expression shadowed by poverty and hostile critics, as chronicled in the Century publication.
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Poe
No Kick Coming
A veteran railroad engineer with iron gray hair and a stern face survived a first collision in years. His engine was badly damaged and his leg injured, but surgeons saved the rib and he walked again on crutches, noting with dry wit that he cannot kick.
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Jim
New York Times
The Horseshoe That Changed Henry Eighth History
A horseshoe mishap near Calais altered the course of English history. After Anne Boleyn’s fall the Vatican opened reconciliation talks favorable to Henry VIII. A Rome envoy delayed one day for a favored horse, only to learn Henry had wed Jane Seymour and Anne was beheaded the day prior, sealing the break with Rome.
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Henry VIII
England
Anne Boleyn
Rome
Calais
London
Henry
Jane Seymour
Anne
Weeping trees drip pure water across North American forests
In Oregon, Washington, Montana and British Columbia a fir species exhibits continuous dripping of clear water from leaf and branch ends. The phenomenon, linked to leaf and bark condensation, occurs in various conditions. Ferro island also has many weeping trees with tears most abundant near the dew point.
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Oregon
Washington
Montana
British Columbia
Ferro
Beauty Practices Across Cultures In Penjdeh And America
The text describes traditional body modification for infants in Penjdeh, including flattening the head, shaping the nose, dimpling the chin, and leg straightening with bands. It notes a practice among Chinooks in America to fatten the forehead, alongside fragmented unreadable phrases and stray poetic lines.
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Penjdeh
America
Partition suit notice in Lucas County Iowa lands
In the District Court of Iowa Lucas County a partition or sale petition is filed for the N half of Section 9 Township 73 Range 20 with heirs at law unknown defendants and named heirs, to appear by Sept 21 1903 at Chariton to defend or risk default judgment. Wity B Barcerr attorney for plaintiff.
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Margaret A. Coulson
James Coulson
Emaline
M. L. Wilson
Eliza J. Pomeroy
William Taylor
Laura Taylor
Lucy Taylor
Elizabeth Musgrave
J. Musgrave
Henry Taylor
Laura van Hossen
Peter van Hossen
S M Taylor
Rosa Taylor
H. A. Vandirwall
Wm. Vanderwall
Belle Kincade
Andy Kincade
Eva Taylor
Lucy Oswandall
Edward Oswandal
Nora Fancher
Jesse Fan
District Court
Lucas County
Iowa
Township
Range
Towa
David Caytor
Kelinda
David Taylor
Sophia Lamme
James Taylor
Madison Taylor
George Taylor
Joseph Taylor
John Taylor
James Lamme
Chariton
Wity B
Barcerr
Curtis Electric Co Offers Phone Repairs and New Units
The Curtis Electric Co., successor to R. E. Pedigo, announces phone repair services and options for obtaining a new device. Office is on the east side square, at Curtis' grocery, inviting customers to visit for service or purchase.
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Curtis Electric Co
R. E. Pedigo
East Side Square
Curtis’ Grocery
Healthy Bedroom Prompt Causes Pale to Rosy Change
Miss Jellus notes a healthier color after a short upstairs rest. Miss Prettiface attributes the change to time spent in the bedroom. The dialogue suggests a belief in restorative effects of private space on appearance.
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Jellus
More Than Justice in a Portrait Debate
In Brooklyn Life a playful exchange follows Mrs Newricbe-Now praising her own portrait saying it does her justice. Mrs Cuttinge affirms with a comment that mercy tempers justice, highlighting a lighthearted discussion on self-portrayal and judgment.
Poor Guesses in a Curious Chicago Note
A fragmentary Chicago note shows a humorous exchange about a young man with an OE daughter, with a wife unsure if the suitor is economical or bears a grudge against the company, leaving readers guessing.
Texas Wonder and Hall's Great Discovery Promise Cures
An 1901 advertisement touts Texas Wonder Hall's Great Discovery as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims cures for gravel diabetes seminal emissions rheumatism and irregularities in men and women and bladder issues in children with a month or two of treatment. Testimonials include 84 year old Alexander McTaggart praising relief and urging inquiries.
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Texas Wonder
Hall
E. W. Hall
P.i.o
St. Louis
D. Q. Storie
Pana
Texas
Alexander McTaggart
Chautauqua Program for Lucas County Chariton Iowa 1993
The Lucas County Chautauqua schedule in Chariton Iowa runs August 8 through 16 1993 with daily events. Notable performers include Gen Ballington Booth Maud Ballington Booth Elias Day and Chicago Glee Club. The program features lectures music sacred concerts and art lectures across venues and dates.
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McConnell
Ludwig
Elias Day
Ballington Booth
M. McConnell
McIntyre
Gen. Booth
Aueust Koth
Briggs
McConnel
Ludweig
Bingham
Wagner
A. A. Willetts
Shine
Chicago Glee Club
Chicago Glees
Church
O. O. Howard
Miss Church
Agners Angs
Hoss Crane
Howard
Father Love
Bri
John B. Gordon
Ross Crane
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