Winter reporting from Perry Iowa notes pleasant fall and church scenes
The writer from Perry Iowa reports a beautiful fall and good weather for work. They describe corn husking, travel by Lady Bell toward Boone, industrial scenery with coal and brick industries, and a visit to First Methodist and Epworth League with rich pipe organ music.
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Nowa
Rajter
Republican
Perry
Iowa
Boonsboro
Boone
Wheelock & Hoot
Sony
Jesus
Epworth League
Mothering at School Event Sparks Discussion on Whistle Timing
A brief note describes a school gathering titled Home Influence with the Children and teachers' aid. It mentions discomfort over a nine o'clock whistle not blowing, causing headaches and public feeling. The writer reflects on distances between Edwin and them and recalls Aunt Nanor’s letters.
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Edwin
Aunt Nanor
Petitioner cry over slavery in China Town sparks San Francisco action
In a San Francisco report dated November 12, the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor pledges to push a petition to the President and Congress demanding remedies for the slave trade in Chinatown. It outlines 14th amendment violations, the sale and torture of over 1000 women, and threats against rescuers, with plans for public meetings and widespread signature gathering.
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China-town
Samuel Parker
China- Town
China Town
Seo Francisco
The
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
United States
San Francisco
Washington, D. C
California
Congress
United Bastes
China
Congress of the United States
Bondade
Srep
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Testimonials
One hundred dollar reward offer for catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cagney and Co note the firm’s honesty and solvency. West Trust Wholesale Drugists and Waxpina Kinnan Magvin endorse Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous membrane treatment priced at 75 cents per bottle. Testimonials provided free.
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Hall
F. J. Cagney & Co
Toledo
Cheney
West & Truat
Uragatste
O. ‘Waxpina, Kinnan & Magvin
H P Christensen Departs for Germany Visit
H P Christensen left Monday for Schieneeg Germany to visit his boyhood homeland across the dark Blue aes. He plans to stay until February visiting grandparents and relatives, hoping for a safe voyage and a timely return to Henry.
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H. P. Christensen
Schieneeg
Germany
America
Henry
Obituary notes from Putnam and Chase 1897
Mary Rebecca Maxwell born Ireland July 23 1801 died near Chase Kansas November 1 1897 aged 96 years 8 months 18 days. She came to America in 1825 settled New Brunswick 1849 married James Doran 1828 mother of 10 with 9 surviving. Funeral by Rev G W Dalbey at Chase M B church November 3 1897. Interred Springdale cemetery. In memoriam of Mary Rebecca Maxwell Doran.
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Barah Dawson, Henkins
Sarah Dawson Henking
Putnam
Green_ county
Penn
Merceer and Cassandrew
Dawson
Methodist Church
Ife
Bureau
Princeton
Ay. Brown
Genkins
David Barton
Jacob
Providence
Putnam M. E
Rogers
Henry
Jesus
James Doran
Mary Rebecca Maxwell
Lyrone
Ireland
Mra J. M. Floller
Chase
Rice County
Kansas
Degeased
Americd
New Brunwick
Rav G. W. Dalbey
M. B
George Eisenhowre, longtime resident, dies at 67
George Eisenhowre formerly of Marshall county died November 10, 1897 at his son's in Bureau county. Born April 2, 1830 in Ledmore County Pennsylvania he married Clemens December 7, 1852 and had four children A M Eisenhowre J H Eisenhowre Busan E and O. The community mourns the loss of a good husband father and neighbor.
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George Eisenhowre
Marshall County
Bureau County
Ledmore County
Clemens
A. M. Eisenhowre
J. H. Eisenhowre
Busan E
M. McEllroy
Hood’s Sarsaparilla Benefits Patient in Illinois
P P Hay of Centralia Illinois reports severe rheumatism left him helpless and bed-bound until Hood’s Sarsaparilla provided relief. The testimonial notes temporary fixes from various medicines before finding lasting ease.
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Hood
P. P. Hay
Centralia
Illinois
Real Estate Transfers From County Clerk Records
County Clerk transfers list multiple property deals including Gustavus Specht Hoxeed Iota parcels 10 11 12 in Block 9 and 9 percent Fleming as to Lacon. Catherine Sullivan to August Midlein wyLots 20 21 Block 82 Banta Fe. John Hartley and Joseph Freenan to August Miblein wy Lot 1 and wy Lot 12 Block 83 Toluca. Santa Fe Istad to Toluca. Paul I Kimpling to Rebecca Shipley wy Lot 14 Block 6 La Rose. Ida M Starkey to 8 W McCulloch wy Lot 2 Block 2 Varna. John Riley to M A Adams wy WIT tet Lots 207 and 216 Henry. Amy N Donelly to William Brooker Mi wy Lot 4 Block 24 Lacon.
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Gustavus-Specht
Hox
Iota
Bik
Fleming Ad
Lacon
Catherine Sullivan
Midlein
Banta
Tolucs
John Hartley
August Miblein
Banta F
Toluca
Joseph Freenan
Santa Fe Istad
Tolncs
Paul I. Kimpling
Rebeccs Shipley
la Rose
Ida M Starkey
McCulloch
Varna
John Riley
M A Adams
Henry
Amie N Donelly
William Brooer
Think of the Good Things of Life and Joys Count
A fragmentary note urges counting joys over pains and cherishing life’s daily pleasures with a hopeful, Republica era cadence.
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Plains
Woman's Club Meeting Discusses Heredity and Morality
The fourth regular Woman's Club meeting at Carrie J. Jones's home featured a discussion on heredity and its role in child development. Mrs Laura Emerick initially prepared a talk, but Mrs Loary Clover presented the question instead. Speakers debated heredity versus environment, citing biblical verses and broad heredity concepts, with several members contributing to the discussion and plans to reconvene in two weeks. Additionally, local notes mention weddings, school teaching, property improvements, and community events in Milo and Henry, with notices of church activities and a connected telephone line extension for the Henry Electric Co.
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Henry
LaFayette
Amon
N. W. Illinois
Riber
Marta
Mra
Reis
Thas
Andi
Ajoya
Neral
Sam
Elder Rowe
Enos
Woodhall School
Timost
G. Bauteck Rowe
Ida L. Jones
Miles Beasie Willama
Julia M. Humble
Emily Sparling
Mary A. Paskell
Minnie Kline
Emma ‘McDonough
Josephine Townsend
Amanda Niece
Mary L. Hilebrant
Amanda
Department Science
Madam Jones
J.t.campbell
Ipa‘a. Lez
Try Grain-O new grain based coffee substitute
Promote Grain-O as a breakfast drink replacing coffee. Claims Grain-O is a rich dark brown beverage from pure grains with a mocha like taste and easy digestion. Mentions price 150 and 25 cents per package and availability through grocers. Also includes an unrelated medical line for a liver remedy and a doctor advertisement.
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Java
Calf Murder and Break In Reported Near Granville
Granville area farmer Frank Packingham found his newly bought calf killed and dragged from the yard after a night raid. A suspected thief was pursued. a gun theft case against Henry was dismissed after key witness Diverbiss failed to identify the weapon.
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Granville
Frank Packingham
Packingham
Graoville
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