Whitford Bennington Nuptials At Whitford Home
Miss Helen Whitford and Mr. Harry Bennington wed at the Whitford residence northwest of town. About thirty relatives attended, with guests from Volga Ruthven St Paul Minn Humboldt Illyria and Lima. Rev Albright officiated, a three course dinner followed, and they depart for a mountaintide visit before settling on a Kansas ranch after January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Whitford
Harry Bennington
A. W. Whitford
Henry Whitford
S. B. Whitford
Hoyt
Volga
W. F. Whitford
Ruthven
Wise
St. Paul, Minn
Fred Welch
Humboldt
Robert Ernst
Illyria
W. F. Albright
Lima
Lavon Hartman
Lara Whitford
Helen Troy
Emma Whitford
Mrs.Bennintgon
Randalin
Lebanon
Mr. Bennington
Harper
Kansas
W C T U Meeting Discusses Prohibition Return
The W C T U meets on Wednesday December 30 with Mrs M Maloney. Debate on Gov Carroll’s likely recommendation to resubmit constitutional prohibition to the people. National WOC T U delegates at Baltimore convention touted anti alcohol stance and urged work. Winneshiek County runs a mixed campaign for and against salvos with active involvement on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WOC TU
Baltimore Md
Borne Dist
Hobson
WGTU
Winneshiek County
Probate Notice in Iowa for Will Admission
Notice of probate hearing in Wright County Iowa on January 2, 1911, for the purported last will and testament of William Quinn Lewis, deceased. The county clerk Winston of West Union issues the notice for proof and admission to probate.
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Iowa
Rayerrn
William Quinn Lewis
Pistdot
West Union
Towa
Dees Dade
What She Would Do About a Boy’s Falsehood
A mother questions Johnnie about stealing a lesson in industry. He replies in blunt honesty that Miaimmma would discipline him for lying, saying she would “lick me for selling a falsehood” if he confessed to neglecting his studies.
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Johnnie
Miaimma
Quick Return Business Man Sends Manuscripts to Magazines
A young man explains his plan for fast returns by sending manuscripts to magazines. The remark reflects skepticism as he pursues publication opportunities.
A Nice Bull Breach Leads to Threat in Quarrel
An Irishman and an Englishman quarreled when the Irishman warned the Englishman to hold his tongue or face violence saying he would break his im penetrable head and jet the brainer out of his empty skull.
Great Salt Lake Mystery Buoyancy and Antelope Island Strom
The Great Salt Lake in Utah remains a natural mystery as scientists seek causes for its shrinking depth. The lake exceeds 2,000 square miles, with buoyant, salt rich waters that raise boats and challenge navigation. Subterranean outlets near Antelope Island and large evaporation loss complicate water balance, while vessels must be heavy to counter buoyancy.
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Great Salt Lake
Utah
Dead Sea
Soluton
Lat
Jordan
New York Press
Old Criminal Law Reform and Old Bailey Fees
A London Chronicle piece recalls reforms in criminal law. It notes that defense counsel were once barred from addressing juries, prompting Sydney Smith to champion the 1820 Prisoner’s Defence Act. It highlights the Newgate fee practice for acquitted prisoners and Lord Mayor Alderman Brown’s 1733 order. It ends with a tale of juror challenges in Ireland.
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Sydney Smith
Old Bailey
Newgate
Alderman Brown
Ireland
jJuryman
London Chronicle
Open Air Exercise and the Lifelong Growth of Man
Dr Woods Hutchinson argues in Outing that athletic effort should begin early and continue throughout life. Open air exercise fuels structural growth and ongoing functional development, with mind and body advancing beyond youth toward sixty. Stopping activity halts growth and can shorten life.
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Tis
Woods Hutchinson
Edmond Rostand Signatures A Humorous Registration Tale
The famed French playwright Edmond Rostand accompanied a friend to register a newborn. The rural official asked for his name and vocation. Rostand replied with his literary status, then faced an awkward moment when asked to sign indicating he could write.
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Edmond Rostand
M. Rostand
Mr. Stostand
Edmond Tostand
French Academy
Domestic Science Exchange Dialogue About Drawing a Fowl
A humorous exchange centers on a cooking mishap as a wife asks Reginald how to draw a chicken and the husband suggests a drawing knife, wondering if the grocer included one with the bird. The light banter reflects domestic life and culinary chores in a dated slice of daily exchange.
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Reginald
Reckless. Two wild oats grow where one grew before
A witty exchange appears to critique thrift and virtue. Madge and Marjorie debate Charlie, labeling him an unwisely spendthrift and recalling cautions about virtuous restraint. The quip echoes a newspaper slang tone from a past era, with cartoonish moral undertones.
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Madge
Charlie
Marjorie
Puck
The O'Teck and a Royal Letter Mixup in Ireland
A tale from royal circles recounts how Prince Francis of Teck sought hunting supplies in Ireland. He wrote to a Meath forage dealer, whose puzzled reply arrived addressed to Francia O'Teek, Baguire Londar Graphite, revealing a comic signature confusion.
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the O'Teck
Prince Francis of Teck
Princ Francis
Ireland
County
Meath
Francia O'Teek
Baguire
Mrs Kenan Questions Maid On Duster Use
In Cin tinnat, Mrs. Kenan scolds her maid Pauline for using a duster only when her chauffeur beau takes her riding. The exchange reflects domestic tensions and social dynamics of the period.
Proof of Her Ability in Conversation Debate
In a witty exchange the statement contrasts two views. The first mocks a sought attribute, while the second praises restraint and discretion in what to say, highlighting the value of selective communication. The brief quip appears in a Chicago News remark.
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Chicago
Old Citizen Josiah Jordan Dies at 78 in Wadena
Mrs. Verbena Tompkins visits Lima while local farmers form stock shipping group led by Martin Klingman. A New Year school vacation extends for Miss Tan Sargent as the community notes a funeral for Josiah Jordan born 1838 in Londonville Ohio, died December 14, 1910, at his daughter’s home in Wadena. Funeral at Union church with Rev. J. M. Jennings.
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Bronson Phillips
Washington
van Sargent
Mr Philips
Harrington
Dubuque
Wadena
Martin Klingm
Verbena Tompkins
Lima
Sargent Home
Grove
Wm Sargent
Tan Sargent
Woshel
Puwila
Josiah Jordan
Londonville
Ashland Co
Ohio
J. P. Lowers
Mary Catherine Shriner
Mary Molcker
Mont
Frank Joridan
South Dake
J. M. Jennings
Volga
Union Church
Sonie Shaffer
Matie Whittenbaugh
Misa Perle Klingman
Martin Davia
Geo. Davis
Jennings
Jordan
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C. F. Paine Publishing CO
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Carroll
Anna Soan
Suffrage Aggociation
Caredinal Gibbons
JW Winston
Bolence
Masistrom
Antelope Island
OLD Criminal Law
James J. Hilt
New York City
FOX Furniture CO
Fayette
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