Poultry Show Opens at Wayne County Opera House
The Wayne County Poultry show opened yesterday at the Opera House and runs through the week from 8 AM to 9 PM daily. Entries close today at noon with many exhibitors and a large poultry display. W S Russell of Ottumwa will judge the poultry. a field corn exhibit will accompany the show with Fred Woolley judging corn and giving a farmers talk tomorrow afternoon.
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Wayne County Poultry Tion
Opera House
W.S. Russell
Ottumwa
Fred Woolley
Pioneer Wayne County resident Eli Fletcher dies at 90
Eli Fletcher aged ninety died Sunday at the home of his daughter Mrs. B Everett in Anerton from old age. He had enjoyed good health for his age until recently. The funeral was held at the Baptist church yesterday afternoon.
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Eli Fletcher
Wayne County
B. Everett
Anerton
Baptist Church
Personal mentions of visits across towns and a death obituary
Personal mention itemizes visits by Mr and Mrs W T Rouse Mrs J B Sullivan and son Butler Lou Reneau and relatives in Sheridan Mo W H Sharpnack Des Moines business trips others visiting Corydon Congenial social notes then a long obituary for William Chadwick born 1824 in New York died 1908 in Wayne County Iowa detailing family, church, and burial. Card of thanks from Abs N M Chadwick and children.
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Lou Reneau
Sheridan
W.H. Sharpnack
Des Moines
Robert Middlebrook
Corydon
William Chadwick
Lewis County
New York
Wayne County
Iowa
Syre Min
Luther
Mary Shell Chadwick
Vermont
Toronto
Canada
Chautauqua County
Berrian County
Michigan
Betsy A. Caldwell
Nancy M. Fisher
Christian Church
Golden Bute
Olive Simons
Benton Harbor
Mich
C. F. Chadwick
Fruiti
Colo
Alice Cufley
Phnce
BR. B. Chadwick
Colby
Kan
Maple Grove
J. H. Perry
Home
New Time Card Changes Travel Schedule On Keokuk & Western
A new time card took effect on the Keokuk and Western on Monday. Specific changes include Van Wert and Des Moines trains departing at 6 12 a m and 1 35 p m respectively, with the westbound after noon passenger unchanged and the eastbound evening train at 4 18 p m. Freight No 11 arrives 12 45 p m and No 14 at 5 30 p m. On the St Joe division the southbound passenger leaves four minutes later. Timely advice urges early Christmas shopping while stocks are full and unbroken.
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Keokuk & Western
van Wert
Des Moines
St. Joe
Cabbage Crop Shortage Reported
A cabbage crop shortage is noted as acreage fell from last year and an extremely hot dry summer further reduced yields. Scarcity on markets marks a rare downturn in recent years.
Twenty Years Ago Short Stock Course and Local Notes
Reprinted items from twent y years ago recall sermons, travel, teaching assignments, visits, and a local oyster supper. Miss Jessie Gordon begins teaching near Cambria, J M Curry returns from Kansas for winter, Dr Arnold treats a dislocated shoulder after a colt incident, and a Supper club fund raises with a past and planned pattern. Theatrical notes promote Old Arkansaw with December 10 and a rich scenic vaudeville add on.
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B. Hulsebus
Lewisburg
Burlington
Will Hickock
Merce County
Robert Finch
Des Moines
J. Greeyee
Cambria
Jessie Gordon
J. M. Curry
Kansas
Levi Caldwell
Coyle Town
M.C. Chase
Crosley
Yesi
Galilean Crisis and Disciples Tested at ME Church
At ME Church on Sunday the pastor will deliver two sermons, “Galilean Crisis” at 7:36 p.m. and “Disciples Tested” after morning services. The annual farm short course, January 4 to January 16 and again in June, at the Iowa State College, features stock and farm topics, including dairy, poultry, and cattle care, with specialized instruction and a fee of 3 dollars for in-state participants and 25 for out-of-state attendees.
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Ames
M. E
Culiree
Omaka
Towa Agricollege
America
John Gos
Kansas City
Towa
Lava
Automobiles to Cost Less in Coming Season
Prices for touring cars drop to 1500 dollars with no loss of power as makers shift toward economy. Manufacturers plan small, simple ranabouts with reduced tire use and lower repair costs, as enclosed bodies become common in moderate priced cars. Gate City reports broader access to affordable automobiles.
Worthy Young People Wed on Frugal Dow Street
A wedding notice details the union of Mr. and Mrs. Ripper with a simple ceremony on a local street. Friends and relatives send best wishes as the couple begin their life together. A subsequent gathering was held at a nearby residence with attendees noting the modest reception.
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EL Ripper
M.x
Tuuk
Conor
Faye
de Putin
Sadie Os
Radic
Young Wife Dies in Farmhouse Fire Near Mount Monroe
A young wife, Mrs. Newton, aged about twenty, died in a farmhouse blaze on a Mount 4 Monroe Newton area while attempting to recover items from the home. The fire broke out as flames spread rapidly in the mass of timber and debris, trapping her beneath burning timbers before authorities arrived. The victim had recently married and resided on the Y property.
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Monroe Newton
Newton
Reney
Newton Ws Mwoey
Death of Daniel Long at Farragu OY yt net
Daniel Long died after three years of illness while living in Wayry county. He had worked part of the time and owned Page coin for thirty years. He was buried in W.
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Daniel
Mr. Long
Farragu
Wayry County
Theo
Ladmires
Unclear OCR fragment about teachers association notes
Fragmentary text mentions State Teachers' Association and teaching topics. Content is garbled with misspellings and incomplete phrases. No clear events, dates, or persons are discernible.
Meeting Notice of G2 A. TL at TO. O. F. hall
A meeting of the G2 A. TL will be held at the TO. O. F. hall on Saturday evening at 7 30. Full attendance is desired. 8. H. Moore Adj't.
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TO. O. F. Hall
H. Moore
Adj
Thanksgiving plans and school program at local high school
The school notes describe Thanksgiving vacation, visits by students to Des Moines and other towns, and an upcoming program at the high school featuring readings and songs. Teachers, students, and guests prepared a pumpkin shaped invitation and a surprise program including recitations and songs, inviting the community to attend and support the school.
A Cure for Biliousness Advertised by Old Arkansan
An old Arkansas note claims a cure for biliousness and discomfort from a tight neck shirt. It outlines two unavoidable life conditions and presents a humorous remedy as the solution for readers.
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Mark Tsains
Hilieus
Old Arkansan
Earth
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