Letter From Louisiana Impressions of a Visit
Mrs. Robert Lewis Nix shares impressions from a Louisiana visit noting Shreveport’s growth to a city of 30,000, Red River valley wealth, multiple railroads, and fertile crops. She contrasts Shreveport with Natchitoches and New Orleans, highlighting education, health improvements, and the state’s abundant prosperity and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
R- L- Nix
Towa
Scott
Shreveport
Nile
Nile, “and Crops Are Tremendous. Anything Will Grow In Sbundadce
Red River Valley
United States
Gillin
State Board of Health
Oscar Dowling
Josathan
Natchiteches
State Normal School
The
Teche
Frvatgelive
Labrador
Longfellow
Gabrielle
New Orleans
Robert Lewis’ Nix
Kindness Remembered By Miss Lillie Dodds In Nebraska City
Mrs. Andrew Hydinger and Miss Lillie Dodds visited Nebraska City on Friday at the invitation of Miss Dodds former pupil Wilbur Phillips. Phillips, now musical director of an opera company, sent a special invitation in appreciation of his boyhood wartime favors received from the two ladies.
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Lillie Dodds
Andrew Hydinger
Nebraska City
Miss. Dodds
Wilbur Phillips
M. 8. Phillips
Phillips
Bade Good Time at Catholic Social Hosted by Hilger
The Catholic church ladies hosted a social Monday at L. J. Hilger’s home with high five wan ove as the main amusement. Fred Muller and Miss Silla McNaney won prizes a ash tray and a fancy apron. A baseball meal followed and guests left with pleasant memories. Meanwhile Gene Macous, while tending D W Phillips’s Yager farm horses, was struck by a snapped chain on a revolving wheel causing a painful injury to face and shoulder. He recovered after coming to.
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L. J. Hilger
Fred Muller
Silla McNaney
Fred
Hla
Gene Macous
Wing
Town
D. W. Phillipa
Notice to patrons on unsettled accounts
A payday reminder from AE Wanamaker asking patrons with unpaid accounts to settle by January in a respectful tone. The notice requests prompt action to clear balances and avoid further collection steps.
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Janist
AE Wanamaker
Christmas in Hamburg Observes Joyous Church Activities
Christmas in Hamburg features homecomings and joyous observances across multiple churches. Baptist, Evangelical, Presbyterian, South Methodist, and Christian Sunday schools plan Christmas programs and trees with gifts for children, plus a snowball burst surprise for the Christian Sunday school.
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Baptist Sunday
Childress
Evangelical
Presbyterian Sunday
Beheol
Pretty good showing at agricultural short course in Shenandoah
The Shenandoah agricultural short course attracted hundreds and showcased exhibits prized by Premont county residents. Ralph ONeal won twenty dollars for second best last bushel of corn while J E Straight took twelve dollars for best twenty five acres of white corn. Prizes ranged across dairy, fruit, and kitchen demonstrations with contributions from local banks and nurserymen.
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Shewaudoah
Shenandoah
Premont County
Ralph O'Neal
Hanbury
First National Bank
J. E. Straight
Hamburg
Shenandoah National Bank
L.C. Ross
Farragut
J. F. C. Pinnell
Ben Mitchel
W. G. Beam
Riverton
Erwin Leaves for New Post at Farmers Bank
R Erwin longtime assistant cashier at Pareters Savings Bank has accepted a cashier position at Farmers Bank in Fairfield Missouri and will begin duties soon. His family plans to remain until after the holidays. Locals praise the Erwins for their involvement in business social and religious circles and bid them good luck in their move.
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R. Erwin
Pareters Savings Bank
Farmers Bank
Fairfak
Mmo
Erwins
Town Woman Dies at 105 in Denisoa Home
Mrs. Vary Postar, aged 105, died at her Denisoa residence. She had long been regarded as a town elder and her passing marks the end of a lengthy life within the community.
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Theres
Denisoa
Lows, Shin Wack
Vary Postar
25 Years Ago Medford and Son Deniers and Manufacturers
The page lists local obits, business notes, and happenings. Names include Medford and Son, Gus Roeckar, Mrs Kraus, Chas Lloyd, F H Rawlsey, J W Dably, McKisawk House keeper Dunter, A S and T L Celgia, H Baker Harrington, Wm Belcher, Chaney & Co, Dr John Towns, M F Phillips, Charley Kinney, Sam Goldberg & Co, Nic Bogan. Mentions a residence fire at M D Payns, a meat market opening, and various ads for poultry shipping, agricultural implements, and insurance.
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Gus Roeckar
Mound City
Kraus
Chas
Lloyd
J. Bydinge
F. H. Rawlsey
Hem Birkby
Chicago
Nebraska Ciy
Oo FL
Thompson
Mm. UD
Real snow storms boosts fall wheat fields in early season reads
The season's first real snow storm began Wednesday morning and dumped about four inches by noon. Warm weather caused much of it to melt on unfrozen ground, a boon for fall wheat fields, though merchants selling overshoes and overcoats expect more benefit from a real snow.
Meeting Postponed by Illness Cancels McIntyre Engagements
Waterloo pastor Rev J N McIntyre was forced to cancel appearances at the Presbyterian church and other locations due to illness. Doctors advised rest for two weeks as the Laymen movement story remains active with plans to resume in Hamburg. The notice mentions added local sales and holiday promotions at Butterfield's.
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Meethng
J. N. McIntyre
Waterloo
Presbyterian Church
Otters Places
Hamburg
Pioneer Shoe Man Dies in Hamburg After Long Career
J B Butterfield born 1843 Farmington emigrated to Kansas 1863. He married Elizabeth Paschall in 1868 and settled in Hamburg in 1876. A shoemaker by trade he led a steady business career marked by frugal living. He died December 16 after a period of illness. funeral at his home conducted by Rev C A Marshall with Masonic burial. He leaves two sons and a daughter Alpha married Lawrence Mans.
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J. B. Butterfield
Farmington
Kansas
Fort Leavenworth
Santa Fe
New Moxico
Elizabeth Paschall
Hamburg
Ham—burg
Alpha
Lawrence Mans
A. G. Butterfield
Butterfield
Wright
Upper Argyle Street
C. A. Marshall
Presbyterian Church
E.3. Tiller
Thomas Shaw
I. A. Smalley
H.H. Clayton
Charles Clayton
Wert Reid
Barwa A H Mann Builds New Feed Barn
Barwa A H Mann is nearing completion of a ps feed barn at the corner of Arg and G streets. The structure is described as commodious, convenient, and a valuable addition to local business enterprises.
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A. H. Mann
Arg
G Street
Iystand
Island trap details of a wolf and tanning plan
Mason Brown told the Reporter he trapped a large wolf in the neighborhood on the Island. He plans to tan its hide and put it to use, citing good luck and wisdom in the achievement.
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Mason Brown
Christmas Present Idea At Nexcuants EXcHANGE
Parents seek gifts for children as Christmas nears and learn about the Nexcuants EXcHANGE. A bank offers pass books credited with money, enabling a present that grows with the recipient’s account balance.
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Nexcuants Exchange
Std
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Christas
South Methodist Church
M. BE
Madisos and
Riverton Township
Peo, Rie
Shenaudoas
Burrezhetd's
Erwin
Medford and Son
Or &Ny
the McKisawk
Dunter
T. L. Celgias
Ohio
H. Baker
Harrington
Wm. Bélcher
California
Fira Tosurance
Lovalady M.D. Voakes Wapaciatty
Nic. Bogan
Lis
Main Street
Butterfield's
Pioneer
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