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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1906
Page
2
The Wayne County Poultry Association held its annual show last week and reported the finest, most successful event in the association’s history. Premiums drawn by merchants boosted exhibits to about five hundred birds, with high quality across all classes. The association is highly gratified with a show that was both interesting and instructive.
A shopper is urged to seek guidance from merchants when unsure what to buy for a loved one. Clerks are portrayed as in tune with feminine desires, able to suggest the exact coveted item or near-correct alternatives, reflecting trusted local advice this year.
The Board of Trustees of Richman Township will meet at the town hall on the first Monday in January 1907 to receive bids for the 1907 road work. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Brrr McCrttocs, Clerk.
The promoters present the Ideal Opera Co in The Mikado tonight at Stanton Opera House. A. C. Burgess headlines a cast of famed opera singers. Seats are selling heavily with a packed house anticipated.
Dr Arnold received a box from Harley Northrup containing a jack rabbit ears and tail with a letter dated December 1 from Jamestown North Dakota. The note proclaims Northup as King of the world jack rabbit shot and King of the world horse shoe pitcher, boasting rival matches and inviting challengers while praising the author’s athletic claim and readiness to defend titles.
The year ends with Humeston in festive mood as Hineston merchants showcase large varied stocks at bargain prices. Trains along the two railway lines run favorable for nearby buyers to visit and return home the same day. The New Era ad column promises important holiday trade announcements.
The Corn Belt Meat Producers Association reports success in securing improved rail service. Beginning Tuesday this branch of the Burlington will run a special through stock train to accommodate shipments to Chicago, aiding local cattle producers led by President Fred Woolley.
The piece extols smiling as a cheap remedy for fl es and spirit. London doctors supposedly advise lifting mouth corners to reveal teeth, practice before a mirror morning and night, and assert benefits will spread. It urges enduring troubles with a grin to improve outlook.
Three weeks remain of Hive 107 with notices of upcoming celestial events for 1907. The article outlines eclipses starting January, including a total eclipse over North America, plus discussions of Mercury transit and various dramatic screenings at local venues. It mentions social events at the Christian church and entertainment at Metior Pictures with silent-era highlights.
The article notes Iowa pupils lack proper instruction on the native sons in the Civil War, cites state superintendent John F. Rig and the American Legion and Womens Relief Corps as pushing a corrected curriculum, aiming to recount Iowa’s Civil War stock and dedicate a statewide effort to improve teaching.
The report lists solar transit views seen from various U S cities including Chicago Buffalo and Paris noting edge of the disk observations. It also gives next year’s Easter timetable with Palm Sunday March 24 and Good Friday March 28.
The notice urges registering all mail to prevent loss and aid tracing. It warns thousands of dollars are lost annually when packages and letters are not registered and receipts are issued by the post office and the recipient. The piece emphasizes business discipline and proper mail handling.
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