Magnolia reunion recalls early Magnolia schooling era
A Magnolia reunion recounts the town’s early school days with Rev Creighton Springer and Rev Lewis Springer sharing memories. Attendees plan a September 1683 gathering, switch to July 4 1888, enjoy a grove basket dinner and an evening scholastic social, and applaud the town’s progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuston
Iowa
Springfield
America
Creighton’ Springer
Magnolia
Pointer
Wilcox
Minter
Lewis Springer
J. E. Ong
Ed. Gayard
J.©. Thornton
Luke Morrille
Haws
N. B
Neighborhood news from a small town week
The item reports a teachers institute opening with about 40 of 60 enrolled, mentions Prof Vandervoort in attendance, notes travel and family updates, a concert given by Miss Schultz, Drs Gale and E H Gale sharing practice, a 25th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs John Kamp, construction plans by Mrs Barnes, and local illnesses including scarlet fever with a fatal case.
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Vandervoort Ona
Agre W
A.J. Bell
Peoria
G Thompson
Ohio
Nelile
Schoo
Zaneaville
Geo. Marsh
FF. O. Gale
E. H
Aurora
Hastings
John Kamp
Geo. ‘Barnaa
Mra Barnes
Genoa
Neb
Mobota
Texas
Rompaon
Hia Atore
Mias Hattie Dayia
Maquon
Knox County
Elliston
Saturn
W. M. Pyle
Chil- Neathe
Will
Q. Fom
W. Bullock
el Paso
Milwaukee
Wis
Harvest Prospects Favor Small Grain and Hay Crops
Farmers report harvest underway and good prospects for small grain, with hay looking heavy and oats likely to fill corn shortages. The weather issue at Falls River hampers bottom farmers. Dakota fever affects several locals. William Buckeye twine binder purchased. Harry Bintkman traveled to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Waugh
Harry Bintkman
Chicago
Hopewell Letters Describe Crops and Community Talk
The piece details local life with notes on Jerry Fenzie’s acres of bluegrass, harvest updates for rye and wheat, corn plans by Sam Murray, and farm chatter about potato beetles, weather, and farming habits. It also mentions visitors, a bridge tax critique, and small town updates from Brownie Putal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
Washburn
Jerry Fenzie
Junior
Varn Dilt
Canada
Lacon
Bevan
Sam Murray
Nance County
Nebraska
City Hotel dispute letters from VJ M Pofer
A correspondent defends himself in a verbose reply to a recent unfavorable article about his City Hotel stay. He claims misrepresentations by Charley and asserts his guests were treated properly and that accusations of intoxication and West Point ties are false. He ends with a taunting vignette about a bridge toll and a mock farewell.
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Henry Nepubilcan
Charley
City
Poyer Kent
Niece
Paskell
West Point
Henry Bridge
VJ. M. Pofer
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G. D. Riddal
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Senachwine Lake
Richard
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Milas Bell
Wherry
Battie Carman
Hennepin
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Irven Williams
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Magnolia Beynte “Spectator
G. B. Smith
Cc. B. Smith
Lacon Steam Marble Works
Thomas Lowe
Venona
E. Parker & Son
Turner
National Bank
Postoffiice
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Singer Sewing Machine
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