Rattlesnake and flood of small items headline Fayette County Union notes
A mother in Garwayville saved her child from a coiling rattlesnake by dispatching it with a hoe. Fremont Ogle visits from Highland with his mother Mrs Sarah Ole. Supervisor A S Houg enjoys a new smile with a newborn at his home on July 27. Complimentary Fayette County Fair tickets arrive as West Union plans the September 7 to 10 event. Executive notes report E H McMaster’s water mishap and rescue by Geo Wagner. In Squire Berkley court Dell Adams pays a $100 fine for liquor sales, facing jail after testimony in the Walton case.
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Realto Berns
Garwayville
Highland
Sarah Ole
John Foster
A. S. Houg
Elkader Register and Argus
Fayette County
West Union
Mclree
E. H. MccMaster
Hal McMaster
Eddie
Geo. Wagner
Fayette Co. Union
Squire Berkley
Dell Adams
Walton
Hawkeye
Adams
Hurley Soper
Fayette County Union
C.L. Breiburghaus
Gon. Jalvis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Forest Homes Cemetery
Clara Bauman
Mrs. Miller
Freiburghaus
Julius
The Teaming Basket Appear in Observer’s Notice
An Observer describes a back supporting basket advertised to improve posture for schoolchildren. The letter extols a cane or willow frame with back support, adjustable shoulder loops, and a lever-like outward construction claimed to straighten the spine and prevent disease, urging parents to buy for students.
Snakes Collected for County Bounty at Lansing
A near Viroqua man, a professional snake hunter, brought in 48 rattlers on Monday and 39 on Wednesday at Lansing. Affidavits sworn in Attorney Conway's office confirm the fifty cent bounty by Allamakee county. Mart Tully destroyed the snakes after counting in Conway's presence. 29 were found between the Evang and Glynn homes within a quarter mile. The largest had 18 rattles, possibly the oldest captured here, about 20 years old. High time a bounty was offered, Lansing Mirror.
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Viroqua
Lansing
Attorney Conway
Allamakee County
Mart Tully
Conway
Traveling man and waitress exchange lines in hotel scene
In a salon style exchange the dapper traveling man orders coffee while Ella the waitress speaks of her days at the hotel, her country roots, wages, and a bold claim about a rival suitor. The odd, flippant dialogue centers on comfort, propriety, and small-town charm within a hotel setting.
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Ella
The Man and His Mother
A Cedar Rapids Republican excerpt asserts that how a man treats his mother defines his character. Kindness and courtesy toward a mother signal reliability and true breeding, while causing grief indicates a lack of manhood and worth. The piece urges boys and young men to consider the moral impact on themselves and others.
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Cedar Rapids
Distressing cattle deaths on Steggall farm aired by Dr Hazlet
In an interview with Dr Hazlet, the Oelwein Register reports a distressing cattle death event at the Steggall farm on Thursday. Six cattle died before his arrival, others collapsed due to heat and confinement, with only eleven fatalities officially counted as the animals crowded where air and water were scarce. Flies and heat worsened the situation.
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Hazlet
Steggall
Oelwein Register
Notice of janitor bid for High School Building
The secretary announces bids for janitor work and care of the High School Building. The contract is available for viewing. All bids must be received before August 1909. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. W. A. Finks, Secretary. Joseph Burianek traveled to Cedar Rapids this week on business and pleasure.
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Rai
Joseph Burianek
Cedar Rapids
Auto Friends Essay Turns On a Roadside Bust
A school girl wrote about an automobile in a note published by Hopkinton Leader. Her uncle bought an automobile and was riding in the country when it busts going up a hill. She claims the remaining two hundred words are her uncle’s unfit-for-publication remarks.
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Hopkinton Leader
Notice to Contractors Sealed bids sought for house erection
Notice to contractors that Twill invites sealed bids for building my house. Bids must be received by the 20th day of Adigust. Plans and chances may be viewed at the residence. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved.
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Bill
Chaonce
Higin Towa Black Hawk Dip for Livestock
An advertisement for Higin Towa Black Hawk Dip designed to treat horses cattle sheep hogs and poultry against fleas ticks screw worms ringworms and wounds. Sold by CHAS MONNAHAN.
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Chas, Monnahan
Ice for Sale Amid Heat Death Toll Among Cattle
Chris Saltzman, resident near Lacher, sustained a severe loss as thirteen cattle died from heat exposure. The notice notes an ice sale and references Lew Curis with a cryptic price of twenty five or a hundred.
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Chris Saltzman
Lacher
Community group urged to guide town growth and services
A call for an organized town body to study and present projects affecting Elgin's welfare was urged to aid the council, businesses, and residents. The piece notes local progress from Stansbery building contract to road and bridge upgrades, plus civic events and personal updates across Fayette County.
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Elgin
V. D. Kiple
Mayon City
The
Globe Gazette
Stansbery
East State Street
Turkey River
Turkey
R. I
West Union
Fayette County
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Gus Gunderson
Sam’l Mosby
Goodness
Marshall’s
Thoma Brothers
W. A. Finks
Sec
Higin, Towa
Black Hawk
Dip
Lew Curis
Berg’s
Hulda
Sohori
St. Luke's Hospital
Nelle Stoeh
Holstanson’s
Ecxo
Chandler & Price
Law Oswald
Edgo
Chris Miller
Clermont
Edgewood
Fayette
Fay Fishback
Ackley
Maynard
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