Weather and civic plans mix in Osceola report
The week’s weather proved ideal for this season with sharp cold air. Osceola votes show a water works project passing by a large margin and a women’s vote count of 207 with only thirty against. A 16000 plant for the city is planned, Hereford cattle founder A D McCulloch buys top stock at a Des Moines sale and a Des Moines & Missouri railway survey targets southern Iowa and northern Missouri. Humeston forms the Humeston Horse Co to hold commission sales starting January 22 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
A.D. McCulloch
Des Moines
F. J. Rinkler
McCulloch
Des Moines & Missouri Railway
Iowa
Missouri
Belinda
Belmost
Humeston
Humeston Horse Co
Wedding in Cambria Honors Parker and Lanier
Mr E W Parker and Miss Josephine Lanier wed at the bride’s home on Thanksgiving evening with Rev Roberts officiating. The bride wore white silk, guests decorated with Howers, a flower girl presented the ring, and a bountiful supper followed. The couple left for Humeston and then plan to teach in Redding, amid many congratulations and a large local turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Parker
Josephine Lanier
Cambria
Roberts
Anna Morris
Marguerite Campbell
Parker
Humeston
Redding
Canfield
Orpha Wood
Benj. Elbert
Red
Will Theilbar
Des Moines
Florence Garnes
Corydon
Warren Gibbs
Melaney
Elmer
Edna Garton
Bradford
Maple Grove
Lee Morgan
Portland
Oregon
Ch Des Mei Lanier
New Auction Company Aims for Broad Buyer Reach
The article introduces a new auction company with officers C. C. Blackman president W. T. Moore secretary treasurer and D. A. McMains auctioneer. It notes similar firms in Chariton and Leon drawing distant buyers and delivering benefits to buyers and sellers, wishing the firm success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.c. Blackman
W. T. Moore
D. A. McMains
Chariton
Leon
Bank Asset Ledger Statement From Iowa County Bank
State of Iowa. We J D Hasbrouck president Geo McCulloch vice president and WM Wood cashier swear the statement is full true and correct and the assets are the banks property not loaned or advanced. Sworn before me on November 28 1963 by the named officers and directors J Herbert Parks and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Humeston
Warne
Follow Gold Co
Silver Co
National Bank
First National
Hanover
St. Louis
Temand Builion
J. D. Hasbrouck
Geo. McCulloch
W.M. Wood
J.D. Hasbrouck
Wood
W. M. Wood
D. P. Goodrich Notary Public
Cherry Growing Progress in Iowa Through Experiments
Iowa shows steady fruit growth with 800000 cherry trees in 1900 up from 200000 in 1890. Central and southern regions suit cherry culture despite northern cold. Prof Price and Prof Little at Ames Experiment Station publish bulletin 73 sharing culture findings for public guidance.
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Iowa
Profs. Price
Ames
December Opportunities at Mekibhen’s Mammoth Store
Mekibhen’s Mammoth Store promises December will be the busiest month in its history with better assortments, prices, and service than ever before. The ad urges early shopping as every department offers desirable merchandise at attractive prices and daily trade should rise through the month.
A Shoe Sale Offers Wide Footwear Choices Across Styles
A catalog style ad promotes overshoes for ladies and men with prices from 50 cents to 3 dollars, plus children overshoes for $1.00. Budd’s Baby shoes claim unmatched quality and a range from 32.00 to 65 cents. Ladies and elderly footwear emphasize comfort and durability, with several price points and a broad selection in boots and felts.
Orchard Bulletin Summary by C. F. Curtiss Director Ames IA
A historical note on the cherry introduces propagation, native stocks, grafting, soil, planting, cultivation, cover crops, pruning, pests, and bird protection. It lists leading cherry varieties with their traits and blossoming periods shown in charts. The bulletin serves as a practical handbook for commercial orchardists, nurserymen and farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Curtiss
Ames
Iowa
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Mull
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W. K. Worthen
Hecx SaAmorp
Em Advance
Sendamor
SF Advertising
Helen B. Paulson
J. G. Bristol
Central Life
Cambria News
Wayne County Poultry Association
George King
J. W. McCoy
H. A. Northrup
F. McWilliams’ Lumber Yard
Harmeston
Co. 1
Chariton Company H
Howe
Latimer
Beck
C. R. Kyner
L. B. Buck
L.G . Holmes
Fiorey
Q. B. Smith
R.G
F. Boldfield
R.T
Suatimes
L. BH. Mallette
L. I. Hasbrouck
R. H. Eddy
R. E
Russell
Allerton
Rysell
Trussell
Albinall Humeston
Oon
Hasbrouck
Northrop
Holmesa
Atemen
Home State Bank
Jowa
Seal
W.w.hobsen
J. Herbert Parks
Mekibhen's
Mammoth Store
McKibben
St.co
Rand Lumber Yard
J. W. McCoy & CO
W. H. Sharpnack
Ilumeston
Poston
Fry He CY
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