Old Home Town courthouse hill memories and myths
In a reflective reminiscence the author recalls the courthouse hill as the pivot of the Old Home Town. The area includes the courthouse, Bangman Hollow, the park, sheriff’s presence, and a view of the Methodist church, with memories of Fourth of July, Decoration Day, and early outings. The piece notes how the spot shaped childhood lore, local theater, and public life, tying the place to long-standing traditions and future lawmaking.
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Couity
Bangman Hollow
Mc. Betha
Pittsburg
Youngetnr
Cnet
Liecovntien
Amun
Onegin
Wuld
Courthouse Bil
Hamas
Wrecking attempt on Missouri train thwarted by thieves
Early morning report details an apparent cowardly wrecking attempt on a Missouri train near Auburn. Snakes removed from wires, spikes stolen, tools and rails damaged, and rail workers’ equipment allegedly used to tamper with the track, with suspects unidentified and under investigation.
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Auburn
Une Railroad
Rita
Chi
Nm Fenutic
Denenerite
Local News Notes From Percival Community
Emma Lockett spent the weekend with her uncle Marx and Ernest Lee and family in Nebraska City. Ann Waddwins infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Waddwins under rector care. Mr and Mrs Ray Wowsant hosted worship at Ext Mubboy home Sunday. Mr and Mrs C Sheldon of Burr Haton visiting relatives. FF Wadhame and Mina Jeronie Stites noted in Woodbine Schools. Grace Graham, Attica teacher, arrived home for holiday break. Students home for holidays include Arnold Parkisoft Kenneth Parkisoft Lincoln Louie Sheldon Ft Dorothy McElroy Columbia Gennye Smith Paul McElroy Anes. Carl Sheldon Burlington student at Atmos.
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Emma Lockett
Elxter
Marx
Ernest Lee
Nebraska City
Go Ann
Bert Waddwins
Ray Wowsant
C. Sheldon
Ext Mubboy
Wooritney
Buse McBeth
Saintly
Reboy
Ali
C. Bheldon
Bur- Haton
Parsons
Snd
FF. Wadhame
Mina Jeronie Stites
Tie Woodbine
Alhce
G. B. Stiles
Rand Wits
Eugene Btairi
Grace Graham
Attica
Homie
Thee Halidays
Arnold
Kenneth Parkisoft
Lancolt
Louie Sheldon
Dorothy, McElroy
Columbia
Gennye Smith
Paul McElroy
Anes
Hlacangin
Carl Sheldon
Burlington
Atmos
Curious Kaleidoscope of Odds and Ends News
A sprawling patchwork of notes, puzzles, quotes, and trivia appears, with scattered items about crime near Fremont County, local curiosities, scientific facts, and lifestyle tidbits. The fragmentary tale touches on a near-fatal incident, an arresting miscellany, and assorted quips from everyday life.
Santa Roedrie Youth Leader Faces Odd Ball Adulation
Sev Thaddy is depicted as a whimsical Santa figure while a Roedrie youth group reacts to his unusual portrayal. The scene blends playful mischief with community holiday spirit as residents weigh the eccentric performance and its charm.
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Thaddy
Santa
Dors
For sale item advertised by local office outlet
An item is offered for sale by a local office with a brief notice urging inquiries at the thin office. The ad emphasizes low price and brand new condition.
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Qeereont
Mass at St Mary's and church notices in 1900s edition
A town page lists St Mary's Catholic church Mass around 3, with a nativity sermon by Father B R O Donnel. It notes other church events, a New Year's gathering by the BADLI church at the American Leriphrome, farm for sale ads, and local businesses offering auto glass services and contracting work. It includes incomplete names and garbled OCR fragments.
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St. Mary's Catholic Church
Father B. R ‘O'Donnel
The
Ladies of the Badli Church
Sues Mer
Eer
Cord or Rick Weed Hard Wood for Sale
Cord or large quantity of hardwood offered in workable lengths. Includes rare varieties and reasonable prices. Potkes Lambet Co. 7-80.
Notice of invalid insurance policies and counter-signature failure
Public notice from THE COLUMBIA FIRE UNDERWRITERS AGENCY Omaha Nebraska and NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Hartford Conn warns that policies numbered 354256 to 354775 and others require authorized countersignatures and are not valid without them. No premiums have been received and any claims will be void. fraudulent activity could be pursued by the home office.
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Pereoy
Torriada
Yostil
Columbia Stke
National Fire Insurance Company
Hartford
Conn
Cuinning
Omita
Nebraska
Pease
Columbia Fire
Omata
National Fire Insurance GO
Hertford
Car Bargain and Real Estate Ad Notes
Deeler Rest for rent in Hamburg Iowa. Five rooms with duties. National Bank Car fer Rabe inr condition. A real bargain. iner Wilcox Hamburg tows. A Car Bargain. Fave 1223 Dodge touring car for sale. Rabie Steele Hamburg Iowa. Sale Cattonwood lumber baled wheat oats straw and baled sweet clover hay. Phooe tt.
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Deeler
National Bank
Iner Wilcox
Hamburg
Rabie Steele
Towa. Ae
Cattonwood Lumber
Prairie hay and upland blend advertised for $800 a ton
An OCR fragment touts No 1 upland prairie hay and clover mix, priced at 800 dollars per ton. It mentions Bassett and cachet style ordering. Details are incomplete but indicate a sale notice for feed hay. The piece reads like a classified agricultural ad from a historical page.
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Bassett
Cachote
Rexall tablet promises relief from constipation
An advertisement touts Rexall Orderlice bax as a remedy that draws water into the colon to soften hard waste and produce a thorough bowel movement without cramps or other side effects. It urges readers to visit local drugstores for immediate relief.
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Rexall
Dogir
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van Sickie Glass & Paint Co
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Amy Sompelitor
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Bagsett Hay Co
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Ramsay Rendering Co
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Iowa State Bank
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