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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1915
Page
6
The Humeston Iowa post office advances to second class mail status as of Wednesday December 15 1915 marking a change in postal service handling and local communications for the community.
The Times-Republican editor, Karl M. LeCompte, announces his candidacy for state senator in Wayne County. He pledges support for Republican principles, prohibition, and equal suffrage, plans to seek the nomination in the June primary, and invites readers to discuss the situation personally. Burlington Issues Warning on Safety First.
Two early 20th century farm listings describe a 60 acre tract with a five room house and outbuildings 34 miles from town, available with $1000 down and 6 percent financing with possession March 1, 1916. The 84 acre option lies 4 miles from town, features timber pasture and meadow, a school house, price $7000 with $1500 down and five year financing at 5 percent. Other farm bargains are noted.
The notice urges advertisers to submit their Christmas copy early to help the newspaper handle holiday workload, promising better service and positioning as a result. It stresses the benefit to both the paper and the advertiser when more lead time is provided.
Suggestion to send a year long New Era subscription to distant friends or relatives who once lived near Humeston. Week by week they can enjoy the paper for twelve months, and recipients are likely to appreciate the thoughtful gift. It is described as enjoyable and affordable.
Merchants citywide back a public-spirited push to begin Christmas shopping early. The campaign promises cleaner larger stocks and better selection as new stock arrives. Clerks expect to be more obliging now before the rush of Christmas week.
The New Era invites obituary submissions with families and friends urged to send them in. Poetry added to obituaries costs five cents per line or will be omitted without remittance or explicit order. Bank cards cost 50 cents each and resolutions 1.00 each. The obituary text is published at no charge.
In the District Court of Town County Wayne, Iowa the Administrator of the Estate of Martha L. McKibben deceased has filed a final report and requests discharge arising from Corydon. The hearing is set for December 27, 1915, at the Clerk's office to approve the report and grant discharge, with interested parties invited to show cause if any.
If you have a loss, consult a specialist in Lost and Found Columns. their service helps connect owners with items through want ads in the New Era. The piece likens seeking experts to consulting doctors or lawyers for proper aid.
The New Era reaches 1200 subscribers and 95 percent of local farm homes in Humeston area every Thursday. The paper offers a $3 rate for regular size sale announcements, arguing that newspaper advertising is the big stick in the sale business.
A thousand miles of film building excitement through the 30 chapter serial The Diamond from The Sky finishes its run, offering heart interests, fine photography, and rare acting moments. Readings urge audiences to catch remaining chapters at the Princess while printers promote local business prominence.
In the District Court of Iowa Wayne County the estate of J L Remington is administered by appointed and qualified administrators. Creditors and others having claims against the deceased or his estate must present them as required by law for allowance and payment. Dated December 3, 1915.
Advertisement lists an 80 acre farm three miles from town with good land and improvements at 125 per acre with good terms. Also a 160 acre farm six miles from Van Wert described as a good rolling farm with improvements at 80 per acre plus 2500 cash and balance long time. Also Wizard Polish Map and Wizard Polish at Hutchinson and Son's.
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