Ohio Man Made President of Republic of Liberia
A colored man named Edward Roye, formerly president of Newark, Ohio, became president of the republic of Liberia. The piece traces Liberia’s origin to American philanthropy, the American Colonization Society, and the 1821 treaty that spurred colonization. Monrovia was named after a U.S. president, and Liberia later became an independent republic in 1847.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Republic of Liberia
Edward Roye
Newark
Negro Republic of Liberie
Africa
American Colonization Society
Henry Clay
Guinea
West Africa
Monrovia
United States
Republic of
Liberia
Nations of the Herulli Ostrogoths and Vandals
Ancient history outline describes the Herull origin from the Baltic coast, their Danube empire and alliance with Theodoric before Longobard conquest, later dispersal toward Scandinavia, and service to Byzantium. It notes the Ostrogoths in southern Russia, 357 conquest, 479 Italy entry, and the Vandals defeated by Belisarius in 634 for Justinian.
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Baltic
Rome
Danube
Odoacer
Rudolph
Theodoric the Great
Scandinavia
Africa
Italy
Russia
Alps
Belisarius
Justinian
Almanacs Through History From Poor Richard to Modern Times
A Washington Star note traces almanac origins from ancient Bible references through fifth century roots to 1828 and the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. It highlights the rise of printed almanacs and Benjamin Franklin’s Poor Richard, first issued in 1732.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge
Richard Tome
Benjamin Franklin
Waghington Star
Politeness on Trains from a Carolinian Exchange
An old anecdote recalls a railroad smoking car scene in which a lean Carolinian politely warns a passenger not to spit on him again. The exchange highlights regional politeness among Carolinians in bygone railway travel days.
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Carolinas
Royal arms use and royal warrant system described
The Montreal Herald notes that the British royal arms and the phrase By appointment signify a privilege granted to firms supplying goods to the royal household. Warrant of appointment is issued by the master of the household in a royal palace. Warrant-holders form a special society with safeguards and hold an annual banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Haya
Cats Similar in Form Across Species
A historic note describes many cat species from lions and tigers to a small wild spotted variety, noting their similar habitats and structures. It highlights a key trait shared by nearly all cats the ability to retract claws into protective sheaths, aiding quiet footsteps and keeping the teeth sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
How to Break an Apple by Secret Grip
A Washington Star reader explains a method to break an apple cleanly in half. Grip the fruit with both hands, align wrists, roll shoulders, and twist the hands outward to snap the apple in two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Halcyon and the kingfisher tale in a dictionary
The piece discusses word origins from Oliver Wendell Holmes and a Standard Dictionary entry on halcyon. It notes halcyon as originally a kingfisher name and explains how the seven days before and after the solstice became associated with peaceful days due to myth and silver superstition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes
Oliver Wendell Elolines
Portland cement history and US production facts
English stonemason Joseph Aspdin patented Portland cement, named after the Portland quarries. The first U S production was 1872 by David O Saylor in Copley Pennsylvania, followed by Thomas Millen in South Bend Indiana. United States cement production in 1928 reached 178,051,077 barrels valued at 278,988,042 dollars, larger than all other nations combined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Aspdin
Leeds
Portland
England
David O. Saylor
Copley
Thomas Millen
South Bend
Ind
United States Bureau of Mines
United States
The American Creed by William Tyler Page 1917
The creed states belief in the United States as a government by the people with consent of the governed. It pledges duty to love the country, support the Constitution, obey laws, respect the flag, and defend against enemies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tyler Page
House of Representatives
United States of America
Historic Wales landmarks and historic sites list
A compact catalog of Welsh points of interest including Hafod where Handel wrote the Hallelujah Chorus the Twelfth Century cathedral of St David's and the Druid remains in Temple Gardens Llandrindod Wells ruins at Llandovery castle earthworks at Church Stretton Beddegelert Llewellyn's hound burial place and Conway and Carnarvon castles noting birthplace of the first Prince of Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Massachusetts
Hafod
Handel
St. David's
Temple Gardens
Llandrindod
Wells
Llandovery Caatle
Stretton
Beddegelert
Llewellyn
Conway Castle
Edward J
Carnarvon Castle
Prince of Wales
Detroit expert profiles the cheerful dumb black molly
A Detroit expert argues that the black molly is cheerful but mindless, blundering about like a pollywog. He notes clever fish that can read and play ukulele are not suited to community tanks, while peaceful fish like the wenlare stand out for intelligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Ighes
Algo
Estate sale hearing set for Spies administration in Brockno Subdivision
In Palo Alto County Iowa the court schedules a hearing on October 23 1983 at Emmetsburg for Chas J Spies administrator to seek authority to sell Lots 10 through 14 in Brockno Spies Subdivision part of Outlet Seven Graettinger Corporation to pay debts of the estate of Lottie Hendricks Blair. Interested parties must appear and object by bond to block the sale. Kelly and Kelly serve as attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Blair
Frances Hendricks
Nellie Hendricks
Kathleen Hendricks McBride
Martin Jon Hendricks
P. JL. Johnson
Mary A. Conway
J. H. Tobin
Chas. J. Spies
Brock
Spies
Outlet Seven
Graettinger Corporation
District Court of
Iowa
Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg
Kelly & Kelly
Appointment of Administratrix for Soren P. Duhn Estate
MALINE DUHN named Administratrix of the Soren P. Duhn estate in Palo Alto County Iowa. Creditors must present claims to the District Court Clerk. debtors to pay immediate sums to the Administratrix. Attorney: iE. PF. NEFSTEAD. Dated October 9, 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Iowa
Palo Alto County
Soren P. Duhn
Maline Duhn
PF. Nefstead
Dr C A Shiley Dentist Office in Graettinger Iowa
Dentist office listing for Dr C A Shiley located above Simonsen Meat Market in Graettinger Iowa with telephone number 180.
P. J. McCarty Announces Local Justice of the Peace Role
Graettinger Iowa announces P J McCarty as Justice of the Peace. Real estate insurance and collections offered with prompt careful attention. Property listed for sale both farm land and town property. Non residents given free access to property viewing.
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P. J. McCarty Graettinger
Iowa
Justice of the Peace
City Barber Shop Best of Service and Workmanship
City barber shop offers best service and workmanship with equipped facilities. Specializes in ladies and children's work. Patronage appreciated by proprietor Martin Myhre.
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Martin Mybhre
Notice of Sheriff Sale for Met Life Case in Palo Alto
By virtue of a special execution from the District Court of Palo Alto County Iowa Metropolitan Life Insurance Co of New York sues Harve Higley Katherine Higley Fenton State Bank L A Andrew State Superintendent of Banking and receiver of Fenton State Bank Casper Nelson Annis Rohling George A Rich Inc Kathryn K E Gustin executrix of the estate of George A Rich deceased. The court decreed foreclosure in the plaintiff's favor against the defendants and awarded judgment for 27401.68 debt plus costs. The sheriff will sell the real estate described as the Southwest Quarter and South 75 acres of the South half of the Northwest Quarter in Section 1 Township 96 North Range 31 West Bth P M on November 18 1988 at the court house steps in Kimmesburg Iowa between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm with sale starting at 10:00 am to satisfy the debt with interest and costs. Dated Emmetsburg Iowa October 10 1933 Sheriff B F Montgomery
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Sherife
District Court
Palo Alto County
Iowa
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
City of New York
Harve Higley
Katherine Higley
Fenton State Bank
L. A. Andrew
Casper Nelson
Annis & Rohling Company
George A. Rich, Inc
Kathryn KE. Gustin
George A. Rich
Harvey Higley
A. D
Court House
Kimmetsburg
Emmetsburg
B. F. Montgomery
H. C. Hodds
J. D. Antons
Frank Diggins
F. A. Niver
R. L. Peitzke
Olof Nelson
A. E. Hauge
Gertrude Hauge
William James Frazee
Blanche Frazee
F. M. Slagle & Company
State Bank of Laurens
Laurens
Clyde Farry
D. W. Bates
IF. M. Slagle & Company
Emmetsbureg
Physician and Surgeon Office Over Jewelry Store Ad
Office hours 9-12 and 2-5. A witty aside from W. Howe's Weekly notes that beauty, like a rose, may need adornment from man, and that a beautiful woman needs little beyond necessary repairs as she ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Naad
B. S
M. D
W. Howe
Sneezing Etiquette Across Times and Practices
A compact note argues sneezing is natural and not bad manners. It supports sneezing to expel irritants but advises covering with a handkerchief to avoid public disruption.
Perfection in Teachings for Parrots and Chickens
A playful remark from Onele suggests it would be perfect if chickens could educate parrots so that at night they could cry out for help and note the pursuer, a witty line cited by the Washington Star.
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Washington Star
Speedy Camel Sets Pace in Africa Camel Race
Speedy Camel ran in a regularly supervised camel race in tnis Africa on March 4 1926. One of four racing camels was clocked over a 31 percent mile course in 12 minutes averaging about 8 minutes 40 seconds per mile.
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Tnis
Africa
Fast and Frantic Tornadoes Endure Briefly
Tornadoes cause immense damage yet last only about an hour. The piece contrasts rapid work crews with the fleeting nature of tornado events and their impact.
Social Items W H M S Meeting Friday October 20
The W H M S will meet Friday October 20 at Mrs L 2 Luehsinger's home. Catholic Ladies Aid hosted by Mrs M Weinholzer Mrs John Wilson and Mrs M L Murphy entertained members with a fine afternoon and lunch. A group of 160 relatives and friends charivaried Mr and Mrs Albert Luke Jr at the Petersen home after their honeymoon to the Black Hills.
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L. 2. Luehsinger
Catholic Ladies’ Aid
M. Weinholzer
John Wilson
M. L. Murphy
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Luke
Albert Luke, Jr
Ben Petersen
Black Hills
Margaret Lancaster
Embroidery Club
For Sale Two Spotted Poland China Hogs
Classified line items list multiple agricultural sales and wants. Roy Masters offers two spotted Poland China male hogs around 175 pounds. Henry Whitford lists spotted Poland boars spring boars priced at 10 and yearlings 15 to 20. Ed Carney advertises McCormick Deering corn picker seven miles northeast of Graettinger. Wilmer J Petersen offers McCormick Deering grinder and elevator plus 1% hp gas engine. Farmall picker sought by Farmers Supply Co. contact Y14 for details.
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Poland
China
Roy Masters
McCormick"Deering
Ed Carney
Graettinger
Henry Whitford
McCormick—Deering
H. P. McCormick Deering
Wilmer J. Petersen
Peonies at Bargain Prices From William Penn
Four strong root divisions priced at one dollar and a free large pink root offer a bargain. The sale is advertised by William Penn, highlighting value and selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Penn
Farmall and horse drawn pickers at farmers supply
For sale items include Farmall 2 ton corn picker one horse drawn picker and two horse drawn pickers all at special prices Beards wagons wagon boxes scoop for corn picking grain elevator wagon lifts and horse power Farmers Supply Co Graettinger
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Supply Co
Graettinger
Two Blocks East of the Depot A Repair Shop Wins Trust
W L Stevens notes a nearby shoe repair shop across the street as a better value. Patrick praises the shop for quality materials and workmanship. People bring hoes knives shears razors harness saws axes and overalls for patching and repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Patrick
Bill
W. L Stevens
Estate of John N Hansen Notice of Administration
John N Hansen estate announces administrator A J Burt attorney dated September 19 1923 public notice of admin proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Hansen
A. J. Burt
Notice of Sheriff Sale Over Foreclosure in Emmetsburg Iowa
Notice of Sheriff sale following foreclosure against Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and multiple defendants. Debt of 16034.73 plus 226.04 costs and accruing costs. Property: Southwest quarter of Section 13, Township 94 North, Range 32 West, in Emmetsburg Iowa. Sale set for October 25, 1933 at 10:30 am at Court House door, Emmetsburg, Iowa, to satisfy debt and costs.
Special Execution Notice in Metropolit an Life Suit
A special execution issued by the Palo Alto County District Court directs seizure of the southwest quarter of Section 29 township 94 north range 34 west, to satisfy a debt of 14985 18 with costs. The lands will be sold October 26 1988 at Emmetsburg Court House doors at 10 a m with sheriff notices.
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of the
Historic Wales
Lottie Hendricks Blair
the Graettinger Times
Mrs. Hammer
Carl Hammer
L. L. Lindsey
Webb
Clay County
Thelma Anderson
Thelma
Fred Hurlburt
Milch Cow
John Williamson
G. C. Coolidge
Jensen Hardware
J. M. Resh
O. P. Hanson
Towa
T. A. Herslefs
Wallingford
Lene Hansen
Distrite Court
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