Close Call Delivering Secret Message During Huerta Era
A US government employee crossing into Coahuila during Huerta's rule agrees to carry a covert message for money. He dodges a fatal risk by burning the note with a cigarette lighter and destroying the page in a careful sequence, then exits with the officer unaware.
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Huerta
Mexico
United States
State Department
Rio Grande
Laredo
Coahuila
City
Washington
Power of Song in a Balkan Tale Ends in Love
A girl named Eudoxia, famed for discus and running, vows to marry only if she is outpaced. Boris, a harp playing challenger, wins not by speed but by song, wooing her as he reveals noble lineage. The crowd credits the romance to the power of song and fate.
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Balkans
Eudoxia
Boris
Wudoxta
Apollo
Iudoxia
Sam
Huedoxia
Ein
Song
Soo
Montenegro
Tradoxta
Bori
Kor Boris
Croeve Mai
Sle
Qne
Nolaa
London
Boys Learn to Make Value at Goldfield School
Boys in the manual training department at Goldfield school are turning out farm and shop items. They craft farm gates seed corn testers porch swings cedar chests wagon jacks and their own work benches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldfield School
Drawn Backlash on Marriage to Football Hero
A Louisville Courier-Journal reader quotes a dialogue about marrying a football hero. The auntie questions humility and suitability, while the auntie insists admiration from many sides complicates his transformation into a prudent husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Cinnamon Bark Flavor Tied to Moist Soil Needs
The piece notes that the finest cinnamon bark comes from poor white sandy soil with ample moisture. It states a preferred temperature of 85 degrees and rainfall about one inch for each degree, highlighting a paradox where harsh soil and precise climate yield superior flavor.
Postponed Wisdom in a Washington Star Quote
A Washington Star feature quotes advise patience in learning stating it’s never too late to learn and that sometimes going slow avoids unnecessary information. The line emphasizes cautious, thoughtful progress over rushed understanding.
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Washington Star
Wry Lines on Habit and Fortune from Vintage Sayings
A playful compilation of two quips: a student quip about lateness linked to a slow watch and a proverb noting industry as fortune’s right hand and frugality as its left, attributed to a Harvard humor piece and an old saying.
Land Wanted for Listing by Lewis Lippold Graettinger Iowa
Land to list wanted by Lewis Lippold of Graettinger Iowa R D 2. Any owner with property for sale should contact him to list it. End of notice.
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Lewis Lippold
Graettinger
Towa
For Sale Brown Leghorn Hatching Eggs
For sale single comb brown Leghorn eggs for hatching priced at 25 cents per dozen. Contact Albert Lake in Gract tiger, lows, A-3-4-x.
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Albert Lake
Notice for Permit to Buy and Sell Intoxicating Liquors
In Palo Alto County Iowa T D Collins a registered pharmacist applies for a permit to buy keep and sell intoxicating liquors at his frame store building Lot 7 Block 8 Original Plat Graettinger. Hearing set for the first day of the May 1916 term at Emmetsburg Courthouse on May 8 1916 in the afternoon.
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District Court of
State of Iowa
Palo Alto County
TY. D. Collins
A. Jd. Burt
Palo
Alto County
Iowa
T. D. Collins
Emmetsburg
Fenton Reporter notes Burt visitors and local events
The Fenton Reporter records Burt visitors including Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Weisbrod and Master Johnnie Munen. Mrs. Grandma Yaeger hosted relatives from Des Moines and Mason City visitors. Albert Voigt reports river flooding near Mankato to the Twin Cities with snaps of swept houses. Local pump motor testing may replace gasoline engine. John Thiesfeld buys a Wisconsin farm. Weisbred hosts Wegener, Stamer, Reimers, Steil, and Gibson at supper. Ida Timers visits from Mason City. Votteler and Walz attend a funeral in Dudap. The paper celebrates its six column quart size debut and notes a liquor seizure at Interstate Transportation Co. office in Sioux City.
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Fenton
E. C. Weisbrod
Johnnie Munen
Burt
Grandma Yaeger
Paul
Des Moines
Albert Voigt
Mankato
Twin Cities
Jacob Zwiefel
Algona
G. C. Rinderknecht
John Thiesfeld
Wisconsin
E. C. Weisbred
Henry Wegener
H. &. Reimers
Josephine Steil
Gibson
Grove City
Minnesota
Ida Timers
Mason City
Henry Rimers
Robert Votteler
Jacob Walz
Dudap
Police seize beer haul after Trent ruling in Des Moines
A load of bottled beer, valued at about 1000 dollars, was transferred to police headquarters where special officers guard it through the night. The transport company serves Jackson Nebraska, across the river, with wholesale HQ near Des Moines. The seizure cites the Trent ruling declaring alleged fictitious names used by 40 persons, making the beer liable to seizure. Cases stack in the police garage and barn, drawing a curious crowd.
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Jackson
Neb
Trent
Ford drivers welcome new Chap men & Son car
Terris Tribune notes John Kallsen joined the Ford driving ranks after purchasing a Chap men & Son automobile. Also reports Miss Lottie Zenor's Sunday school class raised 6.60 at the parcel post sale, Dr. Schooley bought the Alexander building north of the post office, and several local residents undertook building and travel updates.
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The
Terris Tribune
John Kallsen
Ford
Chapmen & Son
Lottie Zenor
Dr. Schooley
Alexander
the Tribune
J. A. Lewis
Estherville
H. O. Dean
Peter Robinson
Bob Long
W. M. McBride
Prof. Long
Terrill
KE. L. Hodge
Ruthven Nine to Represent Ruthven at Lost Island Resort
Local baseball fans learn Ruthven organizes a nine to represent at Lost Island resort. Practice games start soon. opening day opponent to be announced. Ruthven likely to face Bone, while Bode’s all brother team gains speed and reputation from last season.
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Ruthven
Lost Island
Bone
Bode
HH. J. Bauer
JF. C. Hastings
Wm. Nissi Wis Doew
Yerris
H.C. Pease
Uaughter
Lake Preston
Dakota
Mr. Pease
Lewis Peterson
Spencer
D. J. Gavin
Florence
Joseph
Francis
Bemidji
Minnesota
Fred Hastings
Barney
Alberta
Canada
C. W. Hastings
County Convention Delegates Chosen in Local Vote
Democrats hold 41 delegates, Republicans 41, and 2 Socialists. Five Democrats and nine Republicans were selected to attend the county convention. Mr and Mrs I A Helvig rode to Spencer Monday. Mrs W J Branagan of Emmetsburg spent Tuesday at the James Nolan home. J H Thatcher recovered from a severe illness and expects to return to duties soon.
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I. A. Helvig
Spencer
W. J. Branagan
Emmetsburg
James Nolan
J. H. Thatcher
Pure Bred Stallions to Stand in Graettinger 1916
Lars Egesos offers Pure Bred Stallions MAUPAS and PADDY for the 1916 season at his Graettinger barn. MAUPAS, a Percheron, weighing 1840 pounds and nearly 15, will stand from Wednesday to Monday near Graettinger with terms 15 dollars live-cost and 12 dollars mare with foal insurance. breeder bears service-fee if mare disposed. PADDY, a 1400-pound four-coach horse of five years, stands at the same terms across Gammon's lumber yard and will be available during the season. Owner Lars Egesos.
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Mark Hanna
Lindsey
B. F. Lillard
Graettinger
Iowa
Paddy
Gammon
Lars Egesos
Shire Stallion Jim Cert No 3534 at Ellis Farm 1916
Shire stallion Jim certificate 3534 weighs 1850 pounds. Bay horse. Season 1916 offered at Ellis farm west of Kelly schoolhouse on south side. Terms 10 dollars to insure live colt and 8 dollars to insure mare with foal. Breeder responsible for service fees if horse leaves locality. Owner D E Ellis.
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Jim
Kelly School
D. E. Ellis
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Mr. Levy
London Telegraph
G. A. Sam
Harvard Lampoon
Rhode Island
Red Eyes
Pat Lambe
Robert Starkey
Alice Dinnan
Gracttinger
A. D. Taylor
Henry Lammers
C. A. Selee
Graettinger, Iowa
Royal Lumber Company
J. P. Conway
J. B. Merriman Graettinger
Poland
China
B. Elsenbast
Sioux City
Interstate Transportation Company
Fourth Street
Thand
Jack
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