March Roars In With Local News And Community Events
Weather hints March will roar in as a lion. Farmers Institute set for Rock Valley on March 13 14. Uncle Tom Cabin Company played to a small crowd. Don McKellar visited from Rock Valley. Celia Cassidy came from Spencer for a weekend visit. Oil meal on track March 8. Oscar Morgan, sheriff of O’Brien County, dies after surgery. Prince Henry’s influence noted in the U S past week. Nelson Eliott family moved near Sheldon to raise fruit and poultry. Sioux County court house photo received from architect W W Beach. Wartley Herald returns to six column quarto size under new management. Jo’elock music club to host Soiree at the Armory. Blinver invites investment. Many skinners in the circuit. Van Dyke wedding party discussed. G J Janes and Nelson Jehace marriage occure tonight. Ruby family moves to new home in Sheldon. Railways debated in tax talks. Great Northern line busy Sioux City area. Vermillion water tank burst due to rusted framing. Lower fault cautions recommended. Watt moves to Minnesota with long-time Hull residents. Tom and family move for new opportunities. Donohue pushes bill for free railroad passes for state officials. Tax concerns over school district and county votes for additions and a new barn.
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Farmers Institute
Rock Valley
Uncle Tom Cabin Company
Don McKellar
Rock’ Valley
Sliss
Celia B. Cassidy
Spencer
Hull Roller Mills
Oscar Morgan
O’brien County
Sioux City
Blinver
Jnvest Mett
Jzan
Citcuit Incor
van Dyke
Wigan van Dyke Xnl
G. J. Janes
Young Holland
Nelson
Ruby
Agnes
Sioux County
Human Head Hunters In Melanesian Tribes Described
The article surveys head hunting among Pacific island groups from New Guinea to Borneo and Ceram. It details methods, motives, and timing of raids, noting youths display scalp locks as badges of manhood and that head hunters pursue victims by night with weapons like kris and poisoned arrows amid vendetta cycles.
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Pacific
Newusses
Borneo
Ceram
Gimy
New Guinea
Fly River
Torres Strait
Thursday Island
Dayne
Torneo
Ibetreat
Henil Font
Fragmentary note on religious terms and authorities
A broken OCR fragment discusses Pentateuchal content and religious authorities. It mentions a temple, a fifth century or earlier influence, and a purported “dei chi” idea. cites Professor Jasivow and a notion of independence. The text is unclear and contains many garbled terms and names.
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Wittain
Thom
Jasivow
Fragmented OCR note about testing and pest control
The readable text shows a disjointed dialogue mentioning testing for Jest fiun for ty Chicago Pest ronsQifen and references to Mrs. Tanes-Tiow de. It reads as an incomplete fragment with unclear context and several garbled phrases.
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Ty Chicago
Tanes
Open Week Folly In Philadelphia Trial
A garbled Philadelphia Tribune item reports a patient irate over alleged broken guarantees of care and medicine. The mock exchange suggests a fraudulent seller promising services or remedies, sparking questions about accountability in the medical marketplace.
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Philadelphia
Bargainina Schiller piano for sale cash price 250
New Schiller Style 10 Burl Walnut piano with the Wessel Nicol & Gross section, offered for 250 dollars in cash. Also note an address by Joseph Choate on Abraham Lincoln detailing his early struggles, character, and later life, published by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway, available for 3 cents postage to F A Miller, Chicago.
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Schiller
Wessel
Nichol & Gross Sction
Abraham Lincoln
Joseph Choate
Great Britain
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Ill
HER FACE HER FORTUNE. A tale of a girl’s lucky job break
A fragment from a 19th century newspaper snippet describes a young woman who, after facing financial pressure, secures a sales position through her looks. She enters a crowded store and encounters a courteous salesman who offers advice and an opportunity to earn wages. The story hints at social pressures and charm influencing work prospects.
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Carmen Amd
Poultry Pointers and Odd Town Talk
Practical notes on ventilated poultry houses and feeding to improve health and hatch rates. A stray overheard town anecdote recalls a German elder and a minister during a curious marriage tale. The piece blends farm guidance with local humor and a fragmentary social scene.
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Roy Lang
Roy Parkins
Prince Henry
United States
Nelson Eliott
Sheldon
W. W. Beach
Wartley Herald
The
Herald
Jo’elock Music Club
Armory
Great Northern
Tim Till
Oineh
Vermillion
Pom Watt
Minnesota
Derkins
Tom
Hull
Sucess
Tim Donohue
the Blood
Y Brien County
Independent
Uni
Ierial
Leman Dome
Rawls
Winster
A. F. Steffen
Heating and Cook Stores
March
P. J. Daane
Mrs. Meeks
Meeker
Iga
Illinois Gentral Railroad
Cingigmeti
GoulsvLle
Pointe Omretom
Gulf of Mexico
Cuba
Viste
Havatm
Matanzas
Valley of Fumart
Bella Mar
American Tourists Association
Itinecarlea
Hall
New Orleans
Wtas Petroary
TiMmots Central
Gaihe Ba
St. Louis
Orleans
Tonio Feli
Mexico
American Tourist Association
Wil Jenge
Duckropville
Atlanta
Clifiq Tersouny
Los Angeles
San Breneisco
Cinginati
Chinage
Hanmond
Lane & Amggng Winer
Bammond
Ul Mert
Cer
Duluque
Homeseeker S
Homeseeker's
Tue
Fanpls A
Strich & Zeidler
Sadie Miller
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