Monster Poland China Boar Sold to Local Buyers
L Hunsberger and F4 Bunton of West Union bought Long Boy 114658, a giant Poland China boar bred by Peter Mouw of Orange City and raised by A G Krieg of Elkport. Described as the biggest Poland China boar, he stands four inches taller than a kerosene barrel, weighs about 1100 pounds when in good flesh, and is two years old. The hog’s sire is Long Fellow 2nd and dam Lady Wonder 8rd. The boar is now at L Hungberger’s farm, open for public viewing along with the herd of thoroughbreds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Hunsberger
Bunton
West Union
Poland
A. G. Kreig
Elkport
Messrs Hunsberger
Peter Mouw
Orange City
Stouis Fair
Mr. Kreig
Messrs
Hunsberger
Long Boy
Huneberger
L. Hungberger
Monator
For Sale and Local Notes from Clayton County
For sale a collection of farm gear including an O Reed wagon grain and grass seeder A M E mower hay rake double harness and a Deere break ing plow Call Lew Carrar The Clayton County Democrat reports strong sentiment to move the County Home east of the asylum Inmates do light work a few garden and orchard tasks Mr and Mrs Adolph Weibel host Mrs Tillman of Hooper Nebraska Mrs Tillman en route to Chicago will join her husband there and spend weeks in the city Miss Dora Mathews returns from Chicago after a week of sightseeing shopping for her cousin Miss Emma Redrick
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew. Carrar
Clayton County Democrat
Adolph Weibel
Tillman
Hooper, Nebraska
Fire bug strikes again in Postville killing horses
The Postville Paper reports a fourth arson under a fortnight at the Cor merical House kept by Cay Blinkle. The barn burned. two horses perished, including Stinger, with harness and gear ruined. Kinkle suffered heavy losses, no insurance, while investigation hints at a calculated act. The town braces for justice as fear grips residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville
Klinkle
Commercial House
Dan McNeil
Bearce
Hank Koevenig
Cap
Fire
Bug
Mrs Nick Hofer Dies At Home Near Town
Mrs Nick Hofer, about 57, died at her home four and a half miles east of town on Monday around 10 00. She suffered a general breakdown and heart trouble after a sudden illness. Funeral services were held today at the Apostolic church east of town with relatives and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Hofer
Apostolic Church
Ecno and Record-Herald Offer Club Subscriptions
The Ecno offers land the Chicago Record-Herald for one year at 3.50, cheaper than Record-Herald alone. The multi-paper deal requires paying a year in advance, with club rate of 8.50 for both papers. Available to Fayette and Clayton counties excluding several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecno
Chicago Record-Herald
Record-Herald
Ecuo
Fayette
Clayton Counties
West Union
Oelwein
Strawbery Point
McGregor
Elkader
North McGregor
A Keen Observer Delivers Prayer Wish from a Child
A three year old girl recounts her cousins John and George saying prayers each night to become good boys. She notes with childlike bluntness that God has not yet accomplished that. The remark appears in The Delineator for June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Papa
John
George
German Baptist Church Sunday Services and Miss Lehman Tribute
Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m with Rev Draewel speaking in English at 8 pm Everyone is invited The notice notes Miss Cornelia Lehman’s 8th birthday bouquet from classmates and her hospital stay in Dubuque reflecting the community’s care
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draewel
Cornelia Lehman
Lehman
Dubuque
Bucklen’s Arica Salve Cures Ulcer in Gladwin Man
John Deye of Gladwin Michigan endured a 12 year running ulcer and spent over 400 dollars on doctors without relief. Bucklen’s Arica Salve reportedly killed the ulcer and cured fever sores boils felons eczema salt rheum and other ailments. Available for 25 cents at The City Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deye
Gladwin
Mich
Bucklen
Black Hawk Dip for Livestock and Poultry Sale
Market note describes Black Hawk Dip for horses cattle sheep hogs and poultry claiming it kills lice ticks screw worms ting worms and heals outs and wounds. Sold by Citas Monnahan with uncertain spelling.
School Report from May 14 1909 at Fiyin Public School
The monthly report covers High School and Grammar Department attendance, days taught, and tardiness. It lists names of teachers and students across grammar, intermediate, and primary divisions, with notes on attendance and punctuality. Includes local anecdotes, memorial day plans, and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiyin
Ly Mildred Harrington
Melchair Yenney
Eail Jaquette
Louis Backer
Earl Kiple
Florence Borg
Huldah Schricker
Otto Stoshr
Esley Bartholomew
Nellie Kiple
Fred Han‘gon
Charlie Capper
Lizzie Lions
Gracie Conner
Esther Draewel
Charley Greenley
Merle Klingman
Clarence Schori
Leonard Wepmiller
Edith Worley
Herbert Falk
Thelma Knudigan
Florence Kohler
Gleen Nicklaus
Carrie Freiburghaus
Aldie Hofer
Charlie Gruver
Margaret Graether
Theodore Nicklaus
Elmer Frieden
Georgia Sepori
Lewis Klingman
Frances Skarshaug
George Falk
Clarence Conner
Walter Draewel
Attra Erver
Marie Falb
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Elgin Savings Bank
Gis Gunderson
Sam’l Mosby
Fayette County
Rogers & Adams
E,w, Feige, M. D
EYE
Spegalist
Sampson Block
ICHOR
I Bros
Deslerain
Buvern
Grain and Seeds
Elgin
Iowa
Breenly Bros
Draymen
Figin
Towa
D. Fothergill
M. D
Qlectio Pe
Dewey Hotel
G. Engbretaon
Emil It Fostten
Ray DeSart
Des Moines
Roy
Florence
Dora Mathews
Chicago
Emma Redrick
German Baptist Church
Black Hawk
Fred Muehlenthaler
Harvard University
Charles William Eliot
Eliot
Washington
Borah
Idaho
Cummins and
Bailey
Alf Holzer
Benator Adams
Elgin Concert Band
Elgin Orchestra
Tom Lewis
Ben Frieden
A. Elgin
Trygve Husberg
Tom Knudtwon
Joh Christen
ALSC
KR. W. Muehlenthaler
Peter Mankelley
Highland Mositay
Clem Schmid
John Christ
Will Cooley
Earn Schori
Main Street
Millar
Dewey
C. Moser
Chris Baldwin
Ladies’ Aid Society
Riche
German Baptist
George Schori
Lena
Mary Halverson
Happy Go Lucky Club
Marie Falk
Alf
Mabel Holzer
Roy Smith
Berg’s
Stock ‘Co
Elgin Opera House
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