Odd Facts From A Page Of Curiosities
A curiosities column notes a mix of statistics and oddities. It states South America’s area rivals the United States but with only about half its population, mentions a Bavarian named Peter Hater aged 102, leather yields from hides, a claim about Arad holding a world record for divorces, a planned 600 mile Florida canal reclaiming 6.5 million acres, and bat hibernation traits including occasional wakefulness and immersion tolerance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
United States
Peter Hater
Hashem
Arad
Florida
Jokes and delays reported after Friday night mishap
A lighthearted note mentions a joke on the other fellow while reporting that two cars pulled off the track near Brainard Friday night, causing a small delay and minor trouble.
No New Stunt Described In Local Tale Of Vandalism
A lengthy letter protests public vandalism describing men who spit and smear wood with yellow substance. It notes women feel humiliated cleaning messes and urges better behavior. The Elgin Eastern Star hall hosted a reception for about 150 guests with musical numbers and refreshments, praised for a pleasant start to the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star Hall
Miss Hoag
Gehring
Minniola Hawley
Messrs’ Weibel
Thomas
Miss Hawley
Harold Stoehr
Elmer Schori
Amalia Lehman
Hulda Schori
Ruth Nicklaus
Frances Benson
Elgin
H. 8. Hadsel
Ida Schoriin
Eastern Star Chapter
Asotin Letter From D O Forses On Climate And Growth
From Washington Asotin, Dec 25 1907 D O Forses writes home about health in the West, orchard crops and irrigation advances. He praises soil, fruit varieties including nuts apples peaches and grapes, and notes Cloverland lands near George Creek. He describes transportation gaps in Asotin County, a possible electric railway backed by Ohio REO capital, and a route from Lewiston to Cloverland with a new rail line to boost development. He closes with Christmas greetings and regards to Elgin friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asotin
Wash
Huasins
Melra
Charlie
David
Grace
George
Cloverland” Company
Melta
Cloverland
Walthéw
Beli
Snake River
Blue Mia
Asotin 20
Iowa
Idaho
Germany
France
Towa
Cloverland Company
Lewiston
Snake
Riparia
Columbia River
Los
Levinston
Haven
Ohio- Reo
Clarkston
Asétin
George Creek
Rock Pile
Elgin
Sam
D. 0
Forses
New Post Office Ruling Pressures Local Publishers
A 1907 Iowa bulletin describes a new postoffice rule forcing publishers to collect all subscriptions within a year or face penalties. Editors worry the measure overrides newsroom discretion, and towns like Decorah, Eagle Grove, and Oswald Strouck are noted in a wide memo of opinions and examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posteftica
Echo
Ecuo
Otto M. Drexel
Decorah
Iowa
EF. W. Hughes Bigin
Public notices from Higin Iowa reflect dead letter list
Letters addressed to Miss Mary Abernathy Miss Augusta Abernathy and others will be sent to the dead letter office if unclaimed by January 15 1908 Postmaster Hays Keiser directs. The item also notes visitors Mr and Mrs Glen Hasler of Hawkeye and Sidney Patterson’s Christmas visit to Reinbeck with Mrs Patterson staying longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higin
Iowa
Mary
Augusta Abernathy
Philip Freiler
H. J. Shannon
Herb J, Shannon
Kittie Wedger
Kent
P.C
Anna Ryan
P. C
Hays Keiser
Glen Hasler
Hawkeye
Stahl
Sidney Patterson
Reinbeck
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eigin Savings Bank
Gus Gunderson
Sam’s Mosby
Cashier
R.,.j. Begker Realty Companies
Galmar
Washington
Bir
Corro M. Drexon
E. B. Webb
West Union
Fridgy
Frank Smith
Oswald Strouck
Scranton
Penn
F. W. Hughes
Eagle Grove
Wright
Berg
Center Street
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