New Lights Stimulate Town After Power Plant Upgrade
After weeks of darkness the town enjoys electric street lighting and bright shop signs. The 80 HP engine and big Mazda lamps at the power plant and the electric systems in homes and businesses boost morale as cement sets for the exhaust pit and the news office nears full electric operation. Electric devices and new electrollers appear in shops. John Hein proclaims his blacksmith shop will be first with electric power. A testimonial praises Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach issues, with sales by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard & Riordan
Mazda
John Hein
F. W. Woodruff
Arthur Finke and Joseph Cooper Die In Illnesses
Obituary notes Arthur Finke dies after illness linked to diabetes and other ailments. Funeral held in Dallas and Remsen with services led by Rev. J A Campbell and Rev. Mr. Danker. Also reports Joseph Cooper of Mo dies after paralysis during a visit. funeral in Meville area. The piece mentions relatives, including Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Charles Morgan, and notes sympathy to bereaved families. In Remsen, nine saloons close, marking a new era for the town and local business.
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Arthur Finke
Lara
Tims
Morgan
Henry Finke
Dallas
Morgan Home
J. A. Campbell
Helsein
Turener Hall
M BL AL Society
Mother Iyl
Mr. Danker
John
Dall
Danter & D
Charles Morgan
William Wagner
Joseph Cooper
Apa
Cooper
LCI
T Yeure
Nisson George
Meville
Marnan
Tai Nage
Phi
Uxits
Bis
Remsen Willow
Shy
Hyuor
Fapfensions 20 Years Ago Highlights Local News
A jumble of town notes reports Wright of Kingstey, prairie chickens at Hatfield and Markur, council moves toward a jail, railroads slated for government take over, Epworth League activities, Anthon alliance store settlement, Five Cornered Contest at Eyworth Lyceum with political programs, cistern construction, Hatfield merchandise move, Cushing moving plans, cattle purchases, and cold weather keeping folks indoors.
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Ej Vr Wright
Kingstey
Hatfield & Markur
Washta
Huild
Epworth League Lyceum
W. Bean
Gov. Southwell
Edith Kellogg
Castles Broe
Tennant
Cushing
Anthon
John
Joseph Knox
International Livestock Exposition and Land and Irrigation
Two major annual events in Chicago Illinois run from November 29 to December 6 and December 3 respectively. The notice promotes attendance and highlights convenient Chicago and Northwestern railway train service for travel with contact at ticket agents for full particulars.
Tmas Presents for Old and Young
Local shop advertises a large varied stock of Christmas goods for all ages. The note promises surprises and emphasizes family focus with a few suggested items for the season.
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Tmas
Kristmas
Xmas Presents for Ladies
A list of holiday gift items for women including handkerchiefs, purses, bags, jabots, silk waists and patterns, kid gloves, scarves, boudoir caps, felt slippers, underskirts, silk hose, dresses, coats, red spreads, Irish crochet collar sets, fancy linen, center pieces and doilies with varied prices.
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Messeline
Xmas Presents For Men And Children Cataloged Gifts
Xmas presents listed include fine lawn and silk handkerchiefs, ties in velvet and brocade, scarves, suitcases, dress shirts, mackinaws, umbrellas, bath robes, suspenders, scarf pins, cuff buttons, gloves, mittens in festive boxes. For children items range from handkerchiefs and purses to beads, gold chains, ribbons, robes, sweaters and slippers.
Candy assortment price listing fragment
A fragmented price notice shows various confectionery items such as Candy Crystal Fruit Squares Messina Citrons Jelly Beans Marion Mix Maple Squares Crescent Creams Lemon Drops Mint and Winter Green Jellys Ass't Fudges brittle Peanuts Crown Gum Drops and a unit price of .124 cents per pound.
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Ita
Gather
Chamberlain
Hhis
Margaret Campbell
Ft. Smith, Ark
Joseph Gooper
Sid
Mrs. Goucher
Spencer
Misa Edith Goucher
Mrs
Bertie Watson
Alliance
Eyworth League Lyceum
Opera House
N. Jenness
Dr.McQuitty
Icandy
the Farmers Co-Operative
W. H. Garber
Correctionville
Iowa
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