Local notices and farm weekly pitch from Humeston era
Local residents and visitors named include Walter Boyston from Weldon and Claude Wood from Weldon who reports lake fishing but distrusts tailors after paying 86 for cloth. Chariton tailormaking cloth, Des Moines Homestead ad copy describes farming weekly benefits and subscription price. Public school vacation dates announced. Christmas shopping urged with clubbing offers for New Era. Croup warning promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy sold by Farr & Co.
Christmas Gifts And Their Lasting Influence On Youth
The piece reflects on Christmas happiness spanning the year, noting how parents and guardians gain joy through labor and cost to please children. It argues that gifts create enduring memories beyond their price, influencing even older generations and shaping values across time. The text extols the blessings of giving and the lasting goodness of thoughtful presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christma
Tailor Made Goods Swindle Reaches Lucas County Farmers
Several farmers in Lucas county were swindled by a cloth man who sold them enough material for tailor made suits, charging 6 to 10 dollars for the goods while claiming an expert tailor would arrive soon to craft the suits at a low price. The supposed tailor never came, leaving buyers with inferior merchandise. Local tailor E. B. stands suspected of involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reardon
Chariton
Chariton Herald
Lucas County
Don’ts for Rural Patrons
A rural carrier advisory urges patrons to burn roadside grass, keep mail boxes ready, and avoid handling stamps money orders or registrations at towns post offices. It reminds not to insult or burden the carrier for missed papers or missed deliveries and notes the carrier cannot bring store packages due to department rules.
The Farmer Boy and rural youth club movement
Farmers face son’s urge to leave farms for towns. Perpetual toil and isolation drive youths to seek company at country stores. Yet some regions form farmers clubs and societies to keep young people on the farm, a tonic for meaningful rural life.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Free of Opium
Advertises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a safe, non opium medicine for children with a thirty year reputation for colds croup and whooping cough. Claims no opium or harmful drug and pleasant taste. Sold by F E Farr & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F. E- Farr
1Co
F. E. +Farr & Co
State Superintendent Riggs Reports One Half Failed
State Superintendent Riggs releases a public report showing that half of the free applicants for teachers certificates under the new law failed. The fault lies partly with the Lasanette department and uneven enforcement, while next year the standards will be clarified to reduce vacant positions and raise rural wages.
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Riggs
Vauch
Lasanette
Qeere
Register and Leader Promises Thorough Coverage
This year the Register and Leader touts growth in circulation, claiming to be the foremost Iowa paper for the Toan people with extensive state legislature reports, AP dispatches, market and sports pages, and Ding’s cartoons as a feature. Mailing offer: one year for 4.20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dez Moines
Register
Dorime
Register and Leader
Towa
Associated Press
Daily Register and Leader
New Era
The Capital’s Bargain Offer For 1907 Subscriptions
The Des Moines Capital promotes a week long bargain from December 21 to 28 offering the 1907 year of The Capital for two dollars with regular price three dollars. The offer targets current and new subscribers by mail with arrears payment required by January 1. Include a note urging friends to subscribe as a Christmas gift and promote the paper’s AP leased wire news and Iowa coverage.
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Des Moines
Old Sui
Laie Young
Associate Press
Iowa
For Sale Pure dred Buff Rack Corberts
For sale. Pure dred Buff Rack Corberts. Call at our dvcidence and see what we have. Prices reasonable. S. COoLLixs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Coollixs
Winners for Sale and Poultry on Offer
Town awards twelve prizes with Humphrey spurs among the winners. Fifty five turkeys and sixty five turkeys for sale across both sexes. Coal and wool available from W J S Taylor. J J Hasbrouck advertisesHameton Jena Coal and Wood Orders.
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Penltry Show Town
Humphrey Spers
J. J. Hasbrouck
Hameton
Jena
Road Contract to Let for Richman Township
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 and all bids. Bert McCrrnoen, Clerk.
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Richman Township
PONT
Bert McCrrnoen
Pain Family Names All Nerves and Pain Relievers
The advertisement extols Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills as a remedy for headaches stomach pain neuralgia and related aches. It claims the pills soothe and strengthen nerves and guarantees first package benefits or money back. Distributed by Miles Medical Co. Indianapolis.
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Miles
Ars
Esults
Mel Joe Merrie
Peru
Ind
Bulte Miles Medical Co
Itkbart
John Vanderley Offers Fruit Trees and Flowers at Low Prices
John Vanderley promotes a wide range of fruit trees and flowers at the lowest prices and acts as an agent for the Leon Home Nursery, a top southern Iowa provider. Requests placed at Middlebrook's store receive prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Home Nursery
Iowa
Middlebrook
Thoroughbred Chester Whites and Jersey Red for Sale
Ten month old Chester White males with good length and bone and a Jersey Red of similar age offered by D C Sygbotham. Prices right. Call soon if interested.
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D. C. Sygbotham
Foltz Sought Permit to Buy Keep and Sell Liquor
Notice in Wayne County District Court Iowa by E K Foltz registered pharmacist of Humeston requesting a permit to buy keep and sell intoxicating liquors. Filing on December 20 1906 in Humeston with hearing set for January 2 1907 in Corydon Town. Ernest K Forrz.
Notice of Application for Permit in Humeston Iowa
Floyd E Farr a registered Pharmacist No 4592 doing business as F E Farr Co seeks a permit to buy keep and sell intoxicating liquors at Lot 77 Original plat Humeston Wayne County Iowa The application will be on file with the Clerk of the District Court on or before December 20 1906 and the hearing will be at the January 1907 term in Corydon Iowa on January 2 1907 Frorp E Farr.
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District Court of
Iowa
Wayne County
FE. EK. Foltz
E K. Foltz
Foltz Bros
Humeston
Wayne
District Court
Said County
Corydon
Ernest K. Forrz
Wayne Connir
Floyd FE Farr
Floyd E. Farr
F. E. Farr
Frorp E. Farr
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Walter Boyston
Weldon
C.E. Blair
Lamont
Claude Wood
J. E. Sharp
Moravi Biveestan
Tharalay
S&l. Smith
Mary Woods
D. C. Sydebotham
Derby
E. V. Haines
Grand River
Hameston
McCulloch Hardware Co
Centerville
T. W. Killion
The
Moulton Sun
Palmer
Humestead
Middle West
Earl
Farmer Boy
WM. H. Parkin
Humeston, Iowa
Gardner’s
Chinaware
Geo. O. Gardner
Pain
John Vanderley
Good Chester Whites
Pernt
McCulloch & Smith
T. A. Sinclair
Poston & Goodrich
Home State Bank
Hamelton, Iowa
Fficers
Geo. McCulloch
J. Herbert Park
Pert McCulloch
Casiner
Geo. Cox
James Porter
Wim, Hebden
James Alexander
John Ulrich
Seal of
Minnesota
White Lilly
A. Humeston & Son
L. S. Shepherd Shoemaker Shop
Opera House Block
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