Census Work Demands 52000 Enumerators For June
The census office plans 52000 enumerators nationwide for June. A mail in written test selects capable workers, with two daily postal cards to report progress. Wages average about $3 a day, funded from a $4.5 million budget, and maps, boxes, and special offices support the vast operation across Washington and the nation.
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Alaska
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Congress
Civil-Service Commission
Merriam
Census Office
Capitol
Entertainments Delight Freeport Audience at Churches
Large crowds attended an evening program at the Baptist church with high quality music and engaging recitations by Miss Florence S Chapin of McGregor Iowa. Encores drew further songs and readings as locals praised her voice, stage presence, and control.
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The
Baptist
First M. E
Baptist Church
Florence S. Chapin
McGregor
Iowa
Pleasing Entertainment at First M E Church
A good audience attended Miss Mary Gilbert's entertainment at Freeport's First M E church. She is a gifted dramatic reader and skilled violinist, delivering brilliant performances. The May festival program at Embury church features solos, recitations, quartet, and piano pieces with modest prices and charity proceeds.
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M. E
Mary Gilbert
Freeport
Miss Gilbert
Bucklen’s Amica Salve Promises Quick Healing
A historical advertisement claims Bucklen’s Amica Salve heals painful cuts sprains and bruises from accidents. It is described as a cyclist’s friend, curing chafing sore lips burns ulcers and piles with a guarantee. Sold by Jos Emmert druggist for 50 cents.
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Bucklen
Amica
Jos
Emmert
Montana sapphires rival orient gems in beauty
The Brooklyn Eagle notes Montana sapphires surpass Orient sapphires in brilliancy and dichroism and argues market bias toward dark blue is unfounded. Sapphires come in many colors including green, yellow, purple, and white, with red varieties termed rubies. The piece emphasizes similarities between rubies and sapphires despite color distinctions.
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Montana
Brooklyn Eagle
Different Points of View About a New Bonnet
Mr Growells questions a new bonnet while Mrs Growells quips that neighbors find it both becoming and ancient. The exchange captures social tones and humor in a compact Chicago News item.
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Mr. Growells
Rocky Mountain Tea Elixir Promises Youthful Vigor
An ad featuring Jos Emmert touts Rocky Mountain Tea as an anti aging remedy. It claims the elixir dulls time's scythe and wrinkles, offering renewed vitality and hope to readers seeking youthfulness. The tone mirrors period newspaper advertising with bold promises.
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Rocky Mountain Tea
Weather Forecast for Chicago May 15
Mindis unsettled with showers and thunder storms tonight and in east and south Wednesday. Much cooler Wednesday and in north and west tonight. Dr. Thomas electric oil advertised.
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Chicago
Mindis
County Cullings from Our Own Correspondent May 14
Eeroy reports light rain but farm work continues with much corn planting under way. Oats look good as grain movement increases. New M W A members join, and local residents visit Freeport, Lena, and Martintown. Weather, fruit plantings, and social visits populate the bulletins.
Martintown Correspondent Reports Rain and Local Notes
Martintown Wis May 14 Mrs Jacob Bucher of Jordan visiting relatives here. Town and vicinity received much needed rain Tuesday. S Parsons busy with egg orders, unable to fill all. Mrs Carrie Edwards ill. Jacob Niffeneger of Clarno a business caller. Otto Kiel very ill with lung fever. The Misses Arley Roge and Blanche...
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Martintown
Wis
Jacob Bucher
Jordan
S. Parsons
Carrie Edwards
Jacob Niffeneger
Clarno
Otto Kiel
Arley
Roge
Blanche
Farmers Plant Nearly All Corn In Rock Grove
Our Own Correspondent reports May 14 that corn planting is nearly complete. Local news notes visits by J C Bennehoff and family from Monroe and Jonas Fulton and wife from Dakota, plus Willard Bolender of Orangeville. A dance is planned in Moyer's Hall on May 29 with good music. Peter Small vacated rooms above Thoren Bros. Dr Saucerman did business in Monroe. Capt Schrademier of Florence visited town, C Crago of Winslow arrived with oak plank for the commissioner, and Dr Peck of Freeport discussed the coroner office with Republicans.
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Rock Grove
J.C. Bennehoff
John
Monroe
Jonas Fulton
Dakota
Willard Bolender
Orangeville
Rev. I. Divan
Rock City
Moyer’s Hall
Peter Small
Thoren Bros
Miss Bertha Van Raldt Dies of Pneumonia
From Our Own Correspondent Loran May 14 reports Miss Bertha Van Raldt daughter of Albert Van Raldt died Saturday of pneumonia. Other brief items note Chas Guenther’s trip to Freeport for machinery, Simeon Piederit’s visit from Freeport, Miss Lizzie Myers with a fine bicycle, Wm McCann on business, and local residents Hugh Glenn Judson Richards at Eleroy. Farmers in the area busy planting corn.
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Loran
Bertha
Albert van Raldt
Chas. Guenther
Freeport
Wim. Gerke
Simeon Piederit
Lizzie Myers
Wm. McCann
Hugh Glenn
Judson Richards
Eleroy
Link
Local visits and travel notes from Dakota correspondents
From Our Own Correspondent Dakota May 14 P O Silver was in town on Tuesday Mrs Brownlee of Freeport visited at Will Walkers residence Miss Anna Young pursuing a business course at Harlow Business college visited her parents Mr and Mrs R Young on Friday George Moyer of Rock Grove was here on business on Thursday Charles Lapp returned from Chicago on Wednesday Mrs J H Brown and her son of Keithsburg are guests of relatives
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Dakota
P. O. Silver
Brownlee
Freeport
Will Walker
Anna Young
Harlow Business College
R. Young
George Moyer
Rock Grove
Charles Lapp
Chicago
J. H. Brown
Kiethsburg
Local News Briefs and Community Happenings
Carl Jenecke's daughter was badly scalded by boiling water last week. The A. Lincoln Kirk entertainment drew solid turnout despite the busy season. Mrs. Susan Gorman visited John Weilers on Wednesday. Mrs. John Wright of Freeport hosted Mr. and Mrs. John Winters last week. Farmers remain busy planting corn. Dr. Peck, Republican candidate for coroner, greeted voters Friday and impressed locals. Prof. Beam left for We tang to attend Reform church classes and the State Sunday School convention in Paris. The Andre companies report heavy demand for painting and paper hanging. J. K. Benson of Cedarville called Wednesday. Mrs. J. S. Smith of Mt. Morris visited her son J. F. Smith for several days. E. S. Allman went to Rock City on business. John Wiler is painting his house. James Hoy of Rock Grove stopped by today. J. F. Smith is building a porch.
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Carl Jenecke
A. Lincoln Kirk
College Hall
Susan Gorman
John Weilers
John Wright
Freeport
John Winters
Peck
Beam
Wetang
Reformed Church
Paris
Andre
J. K. Benson
Cedarville
J. S. Smith
Mt. Morris
J. F. Smith
E.S. Allman
Rock City
John Wiler
James Hoy
Rock Grove
Local notes from Winneshiek May 14
From Our Own Correspondent Winsneshierx May 14 Mr Yenake hopeful for recovery of child who fell into a boiling water pail last week Mrs B Shoemaker afflicted with rheumatism able to be up Mrs Aaron Meek still unable to walk Irene Markel visiting friends at Davis Rev I M Shelleyberger and Rev H L Shirk both noted visiting and preaching in the area
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Winsneshierx
Yenake
B Shoemaker
Aaron Meek
Irene Markel
Davis
L. M. Shelleyberger
H. L. Shirk
Shanon
Winneshiek
Markets And Wheat Corn Prices And Reeceipts May 15
Closing Board of Trade quotations for July wheat corn oats and pork lard ribs with Chicago receipts. Cattle hogs sheep numbers and prices from Union stock yards and Northwestern and New York stock market notes. Includes an advertisement for Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup.
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Curoago
Board of Trade
Union
C. W. Killen
Fry’s Block
Chicago
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Bargain Rush on Men’s Apparel at Daily Sale
A local sale advertises men’s trousers in new patterns with discounts from regular 4.00 to 2.98 this week and 150 pair runs from suits priced up to 12.50, now 1.25 each. It features 50 dozen soft shirts, colored shirts, 25c shirts, 35c garments, belts at 19c, suspenders at 5c, and wool knee pants with light crush hats on display.
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John Hartman
Janses C. A. Haggart
Montana Sapphires
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Eeroy
D. W. Stocks
A. Saul
Effie Leichhart
Z. T. Turner
W. L. Calkins
F. H. Biesemeier
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Lena
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Z.T. Turner
Florence Holloway
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RI & P Bone
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