Local farmers praise Huizinga blacksmith in Geneseo area
The town notes Mr Huizinga at the old John Smith shop in the east part of town as an efficient blacksmith with Holland apprenticeship. Farmers commend his work and many locals visit for repairs while others travel for various errands and social visits.
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John Smith
Huizinga
Holland
Stéphena Vande Wostyne
Geneseo
P. D. Rangom
Rock-Island
Ed Rumler
Annawan
Thenas
Ina Hull
Chicago
Annewan
Robert Parker
Nina
Ben- Mapes
Henry
Sheffield
John Sponta
P. B. Goldberg
Davenport
Thomas Nowers
Kate
Mary Smith
Booth
Thos. Trekell
Wm. Trekell
F. B. VandeVelda
Louis Verbeekmoes
Green Bay
Wis
Alexander Smith
Rock Island
Methodist
Frank McCullough
Macomber
McCullough
Wireless drums unlock Amazon civilizations in early news lore
A quirky note describes Hollow Log wireless telegraphy using hollow log drums tuned to pitches. It also cites odd home hacks for pipes and a London water safety claim. The piece recalls love letters buried with a long lived widow and a humorous car scene from New York Press.
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Upper
Amazon
New York Press
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George Hoff
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W. A. Massey
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