Mayors Proclamation Special Election for Hameston Waterworks
The town council of Humeston Iowa on November 3 1913 ordered a special election to decide on building a waterworks and issuing $21 000 in bonds. The plan, rescinding a prior December 1913 date, sets December 1 1913 polling hours and ballot forms with Yes or No options. The resolution notes petition support by a majority of electors and cites legal compliance details.
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Hamieston
Wayne
D. P. Goodrich
W. A. Southerland
C. W. Fisher
R. RB
Ilameston
Iowa
E Hameston
Tameston
Hameston
Humeston
Lown Council
Lowa
Lue Town
Towa
BR. BR Arnold
GC. Hutchinson
G. W. Kisher
Wred Mc Kyner
D. B. Tay - Taray
Su Lo
Sacs Bung
Sand Lown
Knecht Ruprecht and Christmas Traditions Across Germany
The article describes Knecht Ruprecht as a German Santa figure, a family member in disguise who distributes gifts to good children and switches wrongdoers. It notes St Nicholas day, Christmas Eve customs, and St Stephen’s Day in Germany, plus quirky legends about wrens and the Christmas tree. It also mentions tree selection details and the role of the festive season in German culture.
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Santa Claus
St Nichols
Germany
Rupert
Ruede Barpert
St Stephen's
Ditehfeld
Church of St Stephen
Christmas in Holland and Saint Nicholas customs
An old fragment discusses St Nicholas Day December 5 as a tradition in Holland and its decline after the Reformation. It notes stockings replaced by shoes filled with straw for Saint Nicholas and the Christ Child, and mentions related Irish legends and candle traditions. It ends with a brief humorous exchange about Christmas decorations and greetings.
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Holand
Sita Claus
St. Nicholas
Santa Chios
Nicholas
Christinus
Lindhrod
Ranta Chins
Nichakus
Christendom
Rich Few Dominate English Book Trade Says Post
The New York Post notes British literary incomes show a small circle earning vast sums. It cites Corelli and Hall Caine as top earners, with Wells Kipling Garvice Stacpoole Conan Doyle and Mrs Ward in high tiers. Changes in publishing and culture favor big sellers over niche authors.
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Chaucer
London
Miss Corelli
Hall Caine
Wells
Kipling
Garvice
Stacpoole
Conan Doyle
Ward
Masefield
Noyes
Trevelyan
Morley
Shaw
America
New York Post
Witches Weigh House Fire Destroys Dutch Relic
In Oudewater Holland a historic weigh house tied to witchcraft trials burned. Authorized by Emperor Charles V the weigh house weighed accused witches to judge guilt with the burgomaster deciding the weight. If lighter, a witchcraft case could lead to death or punishment.
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Oudewater
Trolland
Yesel
Charles V
Holland
Modern Maid in Late Night Breakfast Dilemma
A servant girl returns from shopping with purchases and notes missing eggs and margarine for breakfast. The mistress, while sympathetic, suggests making do with bread and marmalade as shops are closed. Ellen, the maid, insists she cannot work without proper food, highlighting a clash over sustenance and duties in a Manchester Guardian piece.
Moving Day Claim Sparks Debate in May Landslide Tale
A tense exchange unfolds as a hunter-eyed man questions the colonel about May landslides and a supposed natural moving day. The colonel confirms years in the far west, while the accuser argues May 1 is not the ordained date for moves, prompting a pointed concession.
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Far West
Militant suffragian flouts recipe book remark
A humorous quarrel over Household Hints features a militant suffragian deriding the book as useless for bomb making. She scours the text and declares not a single recipe suitable for explosives, sparking playful exchange on propriety and purpose.
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D.P. Goodriche
Fred M
NY Nicr
Jas. L. Humphrey, JR
Ables Bros. Shop
Ilcomeston State Bank
T. McKibben
ED Williams
S. Lewis
Clashier Diregiors
B. King
S. Williams
Geo. O. Gardner
Rb.cl
Clark’s
Universal Pictures
VPARP
Sanford & McGuire
Knecht
Tellata
Une Danoeaats
Pero
Slainian
Geo. McCulloch
Smith
McCulloch & Smith
Physicians
Dr. McCulloch
R.E. Kyner
F. D. Kyner
Modern Maid
Moser Brothers
Hyde’s
Majestic Garland Cole
Monarch Ss Favorite
Hyde Hardware
California
Golden West
Burlington
Ww. A. Southerland
QO. R.R
Pera
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