Poultry Show At Stanton Proves A Big Success
The sixth annual Wayne County Poultry Association exhibit at Stanton Opera House drew strong praise though roads hindered attendance. About 325 birds were shown with White Rocks the largest class. W. S. Russell of Ottumwa completed scoring and will return next year. Exhibitors from Humeston and nearby towns listed with breeds and premiums awarded across Barred Rocks, Buff Rocks, White Wyandottes, Partridge Cochins, and more.
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Wayne County Poultry Association
Stanton Opera House
W.S. Russell
Ottumwa
White’ Rocks
Humeston
Geo. King
Barred Rocks
Fred Robenhouse
W. F. B. Span
Seymour's Railroad Hope Repeats in Des Moines News
The Des Moines Daily News reports the Des Moines and St. Paul railroad may pass Seymour and be built near in 1909. Locals recall prior promises and a tax levy. many doubt progress until grading begins, while the line would connect to the coast via the Pacific Extension once completed.
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Democrat
Des Moines Daily News
Des Moines
C. M. & St. Paul
Sey
Miss Jennie Jones Weds Rob Henry at Jones Mansion
In Wisconsin a local notice reports the marriage of Miss Jennie Jones and Rob Henry at the Jones mansion. The bride is the daughter of Constable Jones who is expected to win re election. The groom runs a Main Street grocery, touts new bargains, and has charged two cents more for butter all summer. The couple left by the ten o clock train for Milwaukee to visit the bride’s uncle, said to be rich and to suffer Bright’s disease.
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Wisconsin
Jennie Jones
Rob Henry
Jones Mansion
Constable Jones
Main Street
Milwaukee
Bright
Rob
Popular Play Oild Arkansaw At Opera House Tomorrow
Fred Raymond's popular nine cast drama Oild Arkansaw brings a clean moral story with scenic splendor and witty humor to the Opera House tomorrow night. A metropolitan cast and strong plot are highlighted as the touring production continues to draw crowds across the United States.
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Fred Raymond
United States
Opera House
Curfew Law To Be Enforced In Town
At the town council meeting Marshal Palmer was instructed to enforce the curfew law. Minors under seventeen must carry a written excuse signed by a parent or guardian when on the streets after eight o clock. The measure is praised as a positive, worthy rule.
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Marshal Palmer
ME Church Notes Second Quarterly Meeting Details
The M E church announces its 2nd Quarterly Meeting for Sunday December 20 and Tuesday December 22. Preaching and sacramental service on December 20 morning. Official Quarterly Conference Tuesday December 22 at 4:30 AM led by Dr B F Miller District Superintendent Presiding.
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M. E. Church
A.M
B. F. Miller
Gardner installs economy lighting plant in store
Geo. O. Gardner has fitted his shop with an economy lighting plant. It produces a fine light and marks a significant improvement in illumination for the store.
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Geo. O. Gardner
Wreck on the Q Delays Northbound Passengers
A northbound Q train was delayed two and a half hours Friday afternoon after a wreck near New Hampton disrupted service and halted passenger movement for repairs and clearance.
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New Hampton
Allen Musgrave Plans New Residence in College Park
Allen Musgrave prepares to construct a fine residence on his College Park lots, outlining plans for a new home.
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Allen Musgrave
College Park
Do It Now Before Christmas Shopping Gathers Crowds
A brisk urging to start Christmas shopping immediately as crowds swell and stock dwindles. The piece advises haste to secure gifts like a sled for Willie before peak shopping days.
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Littl Willie
Twenty Years Ago School Notes From The New Era This Week
A roundup of local items from two decades past includes visitors like M Q O Barnes in Corydon and Dr H H Gantz spending time in St Joseph. births deaths fires and a Christmas program at the Opera House, skating weather and a garden grove basketball match.
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H. H. Gantz
St. Joseph
Miriam Ross
Myrtle Clark
Ethel Shaw
Hattie Humeston
Second Snow Clausens: Evening Parade of Snow
The second snow began around eight oclock Saturday night and fell for several hours. It was a heavy moist variety that clung to clothing and nearly everything it touched. The ground is now covered with a white mantle.
Looking for Much Ice
C P Dunn the ice man contemplates next year s supplies hoping the recent three year drought ends this winter. Many expect thick plentiful ice and high quality after last year s light crop that required shipment. It has been three years since good ice could be harvested with two at most prior winters.
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C. P. Dunn
Brown-Davidson Nuptials Held In Corydon with Friendships
Mr Chris Brown and Miss Manda Davidson wed on Monday November 30 in Corydon with Squire Adam Ripper officiating. Their many friends send congratulations as the couple begin housekeeping on his farm near town.
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Chris Brown
Manda Davidson
Corydon
Squire Adam Ripper
Million Dollar Increase in Town School Salaries
The annual report of Superintendent Riggs to the governor shows teachers in Town schools received about a million dollars more in salaries last year due to agitation and legislation for higher pay.
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Riggs
When It Turns Cold in Marshalltown Times-Republican
The piece urges recognition of the harsh north wind as a driver of thrift and activity while warning that cold weather worsens poverty. It contrasts summer’s warmth with winter’s bite, noting illness risks and the need for personal responsibility and care for the poor.
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Marshalltown
Times-Republican
Blanket the Horses for Cold Weather Care
The Hawkeye urges warmth for horses and riders in cold wind. Move or stand still, both feel the chill. owners should blanket horses, wrap collars, and keep hands warm. A horse’s health is as at risk as a person’s in pneumonia risk during cold snaps.
Reading the News and Ads for Smart Local Purchases
The New Era highlights reading both news and advertising columns each week. It urges readers to stay posted on community happenings while using ads to save time and money on purchases. Begin this week to read the ads, not one, but all.
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Thissweek
Masons Elect Officers at Grand Fraternal Meeting
The Fidelity lodge re elected W M Bert McCulloch S W Angelo Buck J W T Moore Treasurer W H Beck and Secretary D P Gondir for another year. The lodge shows flourishing growth with many new members added in the past year.
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W. M
Bert McCulloch
S. W
Angelo Buck
W. T. Moore
W. H. Beck
D PL Gondir
W S Dungan Retires at Age Eighty Six from Law Firm
W S Dungan of Chatiten sells his interest in the firm Dungan Aten to partner A K Aten and retires after 52 years of practice in Lucas County courts. Admitted to the bar in 1436, he exits a long career as Hawkeye Lumber Co voices this week with Franc and Mailette aided by I L Funk as auditor.
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W.S. Dungan
Chatiten
Dungan & Aten
A. K. Aten
Mr. Dungan
Lucas County
Hawkeye Lumber Co
Messrs. Franc
Mailette
I. L. ,Funk
Darrah Bids for Iowa House Speaker Post
J. H. Darrah of Chariton Lucas county has announced his candidacy for the speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives this winter. About ten contenders are entered for the role. Local politicians say Darrah has a strong chance and supporters here wish him luck.
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Darrah
Lucas County
Iowa
Corn Exhibit Success at Calleclion WILE Eire Show
The field corn exhibit drew strong interest last week with Reid's Yellow Dent leading premiums. Winners include W. 3. Rash who took multiple firsts and Geo. Mozer who earned several top awards from Dr Culmsee and others. Prize money ranged from 50 cents to 2.50 from local banks and merchants for best twenty, ten, and single cars.
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Calleclion
Wile Eire Powiry
Asborn
Fred Wooley
Dudge
W. 3
Rash
Reid
Yellow Dent
Humeston State Bank
Home State Bank
A. Humeston & Sunton
Coal
Moser Bros
Geo. Mozer
Dr. Culmsee
Dr. Culmence
W. D. Smith
Garden Grove
W.L. Brown
Iowa
Edd Aten
Culmnsee
A. C. Baker
Dr. Culisee
Nuisance on Burlington Trains Prompt Seat Rest Rule
Train officials on the Burlington rail line order trainmen to stop passengers from using seats as footrests. The rule aims to prevent dusty or muddy shoe marks and annoyance to fellow travelers, enforcing better manners on board. Gate City reports the measure as a response to disruptive seat etiquette.
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Burlington
Gate City
Drainage Amendment Wins Largest State Vote Ever
The constitutional drainage amendment passed on Election Day with a 194,261 to 105,720 victory and a margin of 88,541. About 175,060 voters cast ballots for other offices and did not vote on the amendment. The amendment does not require a majority of all votes cast in the election in this state.
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Towa
Pll
Adment Aio
Mount Ayr Plans Public Banquet For Light Plant
Mount Ayr prepares a public banquet to celebrate a $20,000 light plant. It is the only county seat town in the area without such a plant, with a water plant likely to be installed later this year.
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Mount Ayr
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R. M. Barnes
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Daryl Gardner
J. J. Hasbrouck & Son
W. H. Inabner
Henry Joy
S. L. Robinson
L. Schecter
Amanda Smith
H. T. Smith
W. J. S. Taylor
R. C. BR. T. Reds
Houdans
N. Kipper
Leo Moser
Red Fox
Guineas
Mitchell Baltimore
Collie Shepherd
A.A. Haax
van Wert
Barred
White Rocks
Partridge Wyandotte
W. H. Ransom
Partridge Wyandottes
H. &. Townsend
H. &. Townsend, Albia, Partridge Wyandotte. Mrs. J. J. Bryan, Chariton, R. C
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Chas. Brackenburg
Lamoni
Buff Orpington
Matt Dommer
S. L. Wrandvite
Warren Davis
Allerton
Buff Rocks
J. E. Eckieberry
Derby
Jas. L. Hammond
Memphis
Buff
Mrs. Hall Garton
Warren Dargis
Joe Ekleberry
A. A. Haax
S. L. Wyandottes
Seymour’s Railroad
John
Little Ted
Marguerite
Chicago Record-Herald
M. QO. Barnes
W. F. Wolf
Kansas
John Laymen
Cambria
Amanda Buchanan
Gregg & Lunney
Cornell
Weldon
C. W. Cessna
Campbell
The
Allerton Sentinel
Sentinel
Beck & Rankin’s
Gobie’s
Nellie Morford
Elsie Brown
Miss Brown
Winona Frisby
Kellerton
Wilma Price
Ner
Brown-Davidson
Masons
W. S. Dungan
J. H. Darrah
Chariton
S. Rash
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