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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
1
The passage urges early selection of Christmas presents for father mother children and friends to avoid rush. It emphasizes starting now to ensure desired keepsakes and presents are available, warning against waiting until days or hours before Christmas.
Pleasant View notes list visits from Pearl Barger and sisters to their brother and wife, Mrs M Bevard’s Derby visit, Madison Pearcy’s illness improving, Alma Christy at Indianola Thanksgiving with Christy family, Birdie Christy teaching in the east part of the county, Bonnie Jones and Ferne Bevard at Chariton for Thanksgiving, W Dennis visiting Lawrence McCann, A B Williams and family visiting Pat Bevard. Also items about the Wisconsin Food Commission denaturing hamburger cheese, Ohio Prison News suspension, Iowa gubernatorial race reflections, biennial vs annual elections costs in Clarion county, and Iowa cattle entries at Chicago show.
Fragmented text describes a hoax mail order scheme and fake rules for sellers. Mentions a death in Iowa, Christmas preparations, and local reflections. It notes Moodyancyth like phrases, a visit to Blackesburg, and a rough critique of dubious ads. Contains multiple irregularities and garbled phrases.
The Boston Ideal Opera Company brings the Year of the Awful Harvest theme to Stanton Opera House on Wednesday. The program features Mina A. Burgess and other noted performers in The Mikado selections and a mix of operatic and popular numbers. Tickets with intermission specials go on sale at Farr’s Drug. admission ranges from 25 to 50 cents, with 35 cents for children.
Acting Postmaster General issues order on box rent collection at post offices. Rent is due at start of each quarter for the full period, with ten days before quarter end for billing using form 1588 or 15383. If a renter does not renew before quarter end the box is closed and relet. postmasters must follow orders without discretion.
Fragmented 106 issue text from Daily Gate City recounts a bargain week and assorted local notices. Mentions Willard Rush, the Boston Ideal Opera Co, and upcoming events at Stanton Opera House. Notes November to December dates, social visits, and a "Mikado" performance.
Wayne County Poultry association hosts its annual show this week at the Opera House. A large number of entries are promised and the event is expected to surpass prior years. The show offers an engaging visit for all and highlights the association’s strong work for local poultry interests.
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