Weather and funeral notices from Clarinda and area
Joseph S. Pieringer Optometrist noted plates for car doors and window plates at the Drug Store. A Saturday morning with four degrees below zero surprised after a spell of springlike weather in February. Mrs Maggie Douglas recalled a diary entry from February 13 1905 of eighty degrees below zero and fourteen inches of snow. Cornt Lewis and family and Harry Livingston of Omaha returned home after attending Wm Scott's funeral Sunday afternoon. Rube Livingston and wife of Gering Nebraska are visiting Clarinda and attended Scott's funeral.
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Maggie Douglas
Cornt Lewis
Harry Livingston
Omaha
Wm. Scott
Rube Livingston
Gering
Nebraska
Clarinda
Baby born to Mr and Mrs Shafar in February
Mr and Mrs Fred Shafar announce the birth of a baby daughter on Wednesday February 1. Lawrence Kirby has purchased a farm southeast of Bedford and plans to move there soon after his sale held yesterday.
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Lawrence Kirby
Bedford
For Sale Good Rebuilt Cream Separator in Lenox IA
For sale announces a rebuilt cream separator in Lenox Iowa offered by A H Peacock with two cent per day? No, payment phrasing unclear. The item is a cream separator suitable for dairy use.
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A. H. Peacock
Lenox, Ia
Georgie Porgie
Window display at post office loses blooms to frost
The geraniums in the post office window attracted many flower lovers but suffered a sharp frost Monday night. Almost all foliage had to be removed to spur new growth.
Contested Fifth District Congress Seat Headed for Recount
The fifth district contest is settled by a recount of votes begun Monday. Lloyd Thurston of Ogueula is declared winner by about 200 votes in the old eighth district. Democrat Lloyd Kuais contests the result. Both candidates are represented by attorneys. Thurston is in Washington for Congress and Kuais as clerk of the house in Des Moines.
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Munday
Lloyd Thurston
Ogueula
Congress
Lloyd Kuais
Aba
Thurston
Washington
Eilis
House of Representatives
Des Moines
Oak Hill Births and Local Visits Reported
Oak Hill saw a baby daughter Elverta Mavel born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shafar on Wednesday February 1. Wes Richards and wife visited relatives at the Harry Crowell home Friday. The Kimptons plan to move to Redding where the husband will run a garage. Lester Corbin and Floyd Kingery hosted Sunday dinner with two children, Joy and Mary Lou, at Ralph McPherrin’s home. A granddaughter, 8% pounds, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Stokes in Des Moines. Maude Kimpton is Mrs Stokes. Several locals traveled to Bedford for petit jury duty but were excused. Ivan Houchin and family aided at Ralph McPherrin’s home caring for Mrs. McPherrin.
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Wes Richards
Corning
Harry Crowell
Ora Kimpton
Prank Kimpton
Redding
Lester Corbin
Joy
Mary Lou
Floyd Kingery
Ralph McPherrin
Frank Kimpton
Johnnie Stokes
Des Moines
Stokes
Maude Kimpton
Mt. Etna
Virginia Taylor
Myrtle Corbin
Bedford
Ivan Houchini
Ralph MecPherrin
McPherrin
Never Quit: A Father's Lesson Against Yellow Temperament
A neighboring town's prominent businessman revealed to his father that he would turn the key and quit during the 1921 slump. The father called him yellow, but 12 years later the son thrived while the father, now gone, would be proud that the boy never quit.
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Yassir
Emilee
Dr. M. R. Francis Dentist and Oral Surgeon of Bedford Iowa
Dr. M R Francis practiced dentistry and oral surgery in Bedford Iowa. This historical note identifies him as a local medical professional.
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M. R. Francis
Bedford
Iowa
Declamatory Contests and School Activities Report
The article discusses ongoing declamatory contests with selections and practice across homes and schools, postponement due to cold, and upcoming county and school contests. It notes home economics sewing, English class letters, commercial arithmetic, and several grade level activities, along with basketball results and the Waubonsie Conference tournament approaching. It records class parties, spelling and arithmetic achievements, art projects, and social studies work across grades.
Seventh grade studies end of Food Elements in Hygiene
In Hygiene, seventh grade students are finishing a unit titled Food Elements. The last lap of the western movement is noted in the curriculum context alongside classroom progress.
Small Chicks Bring Big Checks Special
E I Wilson's Hatchery promotes a March 1st hatch offer for 500 or more eggs at $1 per 100 if money accompanies the eggs, versus $2 per 100 regular price. Orders for Baby Chicks must be in before incubation, at $1 per 100 with order. emphasize pay now to avoid failures with old incubators or hens.
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E.I. Wilson
Blanchard visitors attend Wm Scott funeral service
J. W. McFarland and family and W. R. Brookman with relatives visited Blanchard then traveled to the Dan Leonard home north of town. They attended the William Scott funeral at the Methodist church in the afternoon.
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J. W. McFarland
Claude
W. R. Brookman
Blanchard
Dan Leonard
Here
Wm. Scott
M. E
Porter Family Attends William Scott Funeral
Ray Porter and family of Indianola attended the funeral of William Scott Sunday afternoon, joining relatives and friends in paying last respects to the deceased at the local church service.
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Ray Porter
Indianola
Wm. Scott
Wanted to borrow dollars for 90 days
E. I. Wilson offers a short term loan request seeking a few hundred dollars for a 90 day period. The notice is terse and seeks lender contact for agreement.
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E.I. Wilson
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Joseph S. Pieringer
Fred Shafar
Oak Hill
Elverta Mavel
Hilliard’s
R. A. Hilliard
Corning, Iowa
Gravity School News
Elizabeth Jewel
Ralph Weller
Lois Anderson
Firat
Echool
Home Economics
Chartied
Sharps
Gravity Boys
Waubonsie
Abraham Lincoln
Valentine
Emily Roberts
Wayne Utter
Ade News
Mildred Akers
Miss Beard
E'Ling
Jenna Shufflebarger
Ess
Abraham
Belle Depew
Ilenevieve
Verahmac. W
Angra
Mal Phy
Faynetty Lou Parks
Sventh
Nelson
Biakslee
Dorsey
Hall
Frances Stephens
Arlan
Mar Arlan
Mary
United States
Johnston’s Store
W. F. Johnston
Eastern Star
THE
Independent
F. A. Hines
Gravity
C. Lyon Druggist
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