Letter from Elmer Raber from Hudson Iowa
A letter from Elmer Raber in Hudson Iowa dated January 18 08 discusses reading the Denver Tribune with Perrysburg news and nearby strangers. He notes mild winter weather with no subzero temperatures, mentions farmers last year had poor crops oats about half and corn, and that feeders import corn from Missouri and Kansas due to local feed quality. He recalls shipping about fifty cars of corn last winter and hints at reattempting sending the letter if not discarded.
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Perrysburg
California
Missouri
Kansas
Vore Writes a Letter to W F Newbolt
E G Vore writes to W F Newbolt from Los Angeles California noting it has been three months since last correspondence and that time slips away even in California. The letter expresses personal reflection and the passage of time.
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E. G. Vore
W. F. Newbolt
Cal
Hoosier Winter Mood Brightens A Tight Economy
Letter notes unusually mild winter in Indiana with a light frost on Sunday that left no damage. A visiting Denver-born family joins Overley's clan for Christmas at Hank's, as banks tighten and business slows, yet the writer reports stable work at a wholesale bakery and steady health for all.
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Indiana
George Miller and Sons Ad This Week
An advertisement from George Miller and Sons highlights weekly offers and featured goods. The notice suggests household items, tools, and merchandise of local interest.
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George Miller & Sons
Local Notes Chronicle Visits and Illnesses Across Town
Mrs. Ed Pontius was on the sick list. Mrs. Martha E Robbins hosted W O Piper’s family for supper. Thomas Skinner of Twelve Mile rode to Denver en route to his daughter Mrs Jessie Musselman north of Chi. Oscar Scott of Hoover visited Denver. Lewis Berger returned to Iowa after visiting cousin Harvey Berkheiser. Mrs. Robbins left for Everton Ind to stay with daughter Mrs John J Henwood through spring. Miller and Robbins seek produce at market price. HF Ream of Huntington visited family. renewed subscription with two dollars left. Dr Oldman’s prescription strong sustains nerves and builds up strength. Price 50 cents.
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Thomas Skinner
Twelve Mile
Denver
Jessie Mus’selman
Chi
HF Ream
Huntington
WD Ream
Mr. Ream
the Tribune
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Peru
Ind
Elmer Raber
Hudson, Iowa
Denver Tribune
Los Angeles
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Oston
Vic
Underskirts
Ed Pontius
Martha E Robbins
W O Piper and
Oscar Scott
Hoover
Lewis Berger
Iowa
Harvey Berkheiser
Everton
John J. Henwood
Miller and Robbins
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