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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1906
Page
15
Weldon resident Walter Boyston and Lamont visitor C E Blair were in town. Chariton tailor to fix 86 cloth misbuy. Homestead weekly described as top agricultural paper with wide farmer focus. Centerville Journal sold to T W Killion. Christmas shopping urged. croup remedy from Chamberlain’s recommended by Farr & Co.
The piece reflects on the happiness of Christmas, noting parents gain more from giving than the value of gifts. It emphasizes the lasting influence of kind acts on children and future generations, arguing these gifts endure longer than precious metals.
Several farmers in Lucas county were swindled by a cloth dealer who sold enough fabric for tailor made suits, claiming an expert tailor would arrive soon to assemble them at a low price. The promised specialist never came, leaving buyers with inferior goods they cannot use without local alteration.
A rural service notice urges residents to follow carrier rules and avoid hindering mail delivery. It cautions against burning roadside grass near mail routes, keeping boxes accessible, and using the carrier for money orders or registrations. It emphasizes not criticizing the carrier for missed deliveries and not asking for store packages, stressing the carrier’s job risk.
Farmers face son’s urge to leave for town life due to isolation and hard farm toil. The piece notes youths forming farmers clubs and societies to counter boredom, urging support to keep young people on the farm and make life there worthwhile.
The advertisement asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy contains no opium or harmful drug and is safe for small children. It touts a thirty year reputation as effective for colds croup and whooping cough and notes it is pleasant to take, sold by F E Farr & Co.
The report from State Superintendent Riggs shows that about half of free applicants for teachers certificates under the new law failed. The article notes lack of interest and some department fault in Lasanette, with expectations that standards will be clarified next year and vacancies reduced, influencing rural wages and schools.
This year the Register and Leader touts its status as the premier Towan newspaper with the most Towa news, AP reports, state legislature coverage, and sports pages. It claims superior circulation growth and offers a one year mail subscription at 84.20 to any address, including both editions.
The Des Moines Capital offers a year’s Daily Capital for 2.00 regular, 3.00 for new subscribers. Extend to mail or postmaster during December 21–28 week. Old subscribers must settle arrears to January 1, 1907. Share with friends as Christmas gift.
For sale advertise a dredged buff rackCorberts with inquiry to call at our residence to view. Prices described as reasonable and contact S. Coollixs.
Town takes seven of twelve awards including Humphrey spe rs as three pedals, 65 turkeys for sale. Coal and wool available from J J Hasbrouck at Hameton Jena. Order coal and wool from W J S Taylor. Come quick.
The Board of Trustees met at the town hall on the first Monday in January to receive bids for the road VW. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bert McCrrnoen, Clerk.
The article advertises Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a cure for headaches neuralgia and other pains. It claims the Pain family includes Headache Toothache Earache Backache Stomachache and Neu ralgia and promises soothing strengthens nerves. The ad notes satisfaction guarantee via local druggists with a money back offer.
John Vanderley offers fruit trees and flowers at low prices and acts as agent for Leon Home Nursery in southern Iowa. Visit or place orders at Middlebrook's store for prompt attention.
Good Chester Whites with ten month old sturdy males and a Jersey Red of similar age. Well bred stock with solid bone and length. Prices right. Call soon to inquire. D. C. Sygbotham.
Notice in Wayne County District Court Iowa that Ernest K Foltz a registered pharmacist doing business as Foltz Bros Humeston seeks a permit to buy keep and sell intoxicating liquors in a brick building on the original plat in Humeston The Clerk will file the application December 20 1906 hearings set for January 2 1907 at Corydon Town Iowa Ernest K Foltz
Notice is given that Floyd E Farr a registered Pharmacist No 4592 filing for a permit to buy keep and sell intoxicating liquors in Humeston Wayne County Iowa. Application on file in the Clerk of the District Court by December 20 1906 with hearing at Corydon Iowa January 2 1907.
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