Lincoln Sermon Highlights Lincoln as Moses Like Hero
A sermon at an urban church draws parallels between Lincoln and Moses, praising his acts to emancipate and guide the nation. It notes his patience with enemies, prayerful leadership, and the belief that true heroism lies in service. The speaker cites specific moments, including the Emancipation Proclamation and trust in divine guidance.
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Merning
Nages
Moses
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Pharoah
Linevin
Seward
Sickles
Gettysburg
Fredricksburg
Chancellorsville
Aristoc
Abraham Lincoln
Latimer and Moon wed at M F parsonage Humeston
Reverend J A Ross joins Clyde Latimer to Myrtle Moon last Wednesday at the M F parsonage. The couple plan a home in Humeston. A local contest arises with Hanna Olson challenging Mrs. M J Foster in a one week housework demonstration.
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M. F. Parsonage
J. A Ross
Clyde Latimer
Myrtle Moon
Humeston
Mise Olson
Seventy Years in Office In London Rate Collector
The city of London counts a rate collector, W. W. White of Broad street, who has served seventy years and nears seventy. Though aged, he still handles all duties of his office alone and attends the fair with full faculties. He once climbed two stairs at a time and remains remarkably agile for his age. ARRHIVES
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City of London
W. W. White
Broad Street
Constitution
Democrat
Be Loyal to Your Town and Lift Its People
A speaker warns against habitual growling and urges citizens to support their town with pluck energy and cooperation. Loyalty to the town reflects self-respect and shared fortunes, while cynicism or withdrawal diminishes both the individual and community.
Helen Forrester leads Westboro play La Belle Marie
The Helen Forrester Company presented La Belle Marie at the town hall Tuesday evening before a large audience. Twelve actors performed well and Miss Forrester was the evening’s favorite. The lead role was well played with strong support. The company promises a future return to Westboro.
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Westboro
Helen Forrester
Town Hall
Barber Shop Sign Brings Laughs With Ambulance Quip
In Kiefer a barber shop front shows a witty sign proclaiming Upholster of faces designer of features whiskers trimmed in all languages Hair cut while you wait no extra charge for an ambulance The quip was noted by Union News as a humorous curbside display reflecting local humor and business atmosphere.
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Kiefer
Union News
Farmers' clubs urged to curb youth emigration
Iowa Falls Sentinel notes farmers’ youths seek town life due to isolation and poor roads. It praises local efforts where young people form farmers' clubs and societies to counter loneliness and keep the next generation on the farm, urging support and expansion.
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Iowa Falls
Calf as Easy to Flatter as a Man Says Dairy Expert
Mrs Adda F Howie a leading dairy authority from Elm Grove Wisconsin told Madison convention attendees that a calf is as easily flattered as a man. She urged ample water for cows and argued women are better suited to manage cow farms noting a bond between bovine mothers and women. She warned against selecting all pure blond stock and said many men lack the skill to care for thoroughbred cattle after centuries of breeding.
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Adda F. Howie
Elm Grove
Wis
Madison
Are You Doing Your Part to Boost Local Trade
A civic message urges every resident to aid in drawing customers to town so merchants benefit the community. It argues that towns flourish only when all local citizens and business leaders work together to expand trade beyond a narrow circle and attract a wider trading area.
The Girl and the Dog on Manhattan Streets
A New York Press vignette follows a small girl skating with a large black Rover the dog. The girl, possibly named Marjorie or Dorothy, wears a knitted cap with tassels and holds the dog’s chain as they race along a sidewalk, drawing a crowd with joyous barks and tail waves.
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New York Press
Marjorie
Dorothy
Rover
Manhattan
Freak ear of corn yields 2500 kernels in Grove field
Garden Grove Express recalls that W H Webster found an exceptionally large ear of corn last fall. Early this week he shelled it and discovered the ear contained 2500 kernels. The note highlights an extraordinary agricultural curiosity in the Grove area.
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Garden Grove Express
W. H. Webster
A Good Investment In Reading The New Era
An old subscriber renewing his subscription said he gained enough valuable advice from the paper each year to pay for a dozen papers, declaring the New Era the best investment for its cost.
All Kinds of Time in Regional Time Phrases
Helena Montana Independent notes playful spellings of time zones and era labels. The piece riffs on names like New Yorkers Eastern Ome and Jaegislators Pastime, blending playful chrononyms with regional identities and historical hints.
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Telephone Girls
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Helena
Mont
Joint police sale at Oldfield farm February fifteenth
J W Bone and J N Norton announce a public sale at J H Bone's home on the Oldfield farm three quarters of a mile south of Sfameston. The auction features 15 horses 5 mules cows hogs farm implements and many other articles with J J Hasbrouck as auctioneer.
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J. W. Bone
J. N. Norton
J. H. Bone
Oldfield
Sfameston
J. J. Hasbrouck
Washington and Lincoln Birthday Program At School
The first primary room under Miss Taylor presents Washington and Lincoln Birthday programs Friday February 21. Afternoon show starts at one and evening at eight. Admission is five cents each, proceeds to buy books and pictures for the room. All are welcome and bring friends.
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Miss Taylor
Washington’s
Lincoln
Will Return to Humeston Farm Buy Near Lawn
George Ruler of Ash Grove Missouri visited Humeston last week and bought the Penury Middlebrook farm two miles northeast of Lawn. He plans to move his family there within about thirty days, a move welcomed by many friends. The Rellers, formerly of Humeston, are welcomed back as fine residents by the New Era.
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George Ruler
Ash Grove
Humascon
Penury
Middlebrook
Lawn
Roller
Rellers
Humesten
La Belle Marie at Park Theatre Delights Hopkins Review
The Helen Forester Company presented La Belle Marie at the Park Theatre Monday night with Miss Forester in the leading role. Her keen conception and dramatic power sustained the character, supported by a strong company praised as the best seen this season by the Hopkins Journal.
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Helen Forester
Park Theatre
Mon
Miss Forrester
Attaition
Hopkins
Journal
The Trouble With The Small And The Large In Love
A humorous critique of lovers editors ministers and spouses notes that size vanity and insecurity shape relationships young men and women in love misread motives and desires while a rich prodigal husband masks true emotion behind showy promises and faked sentiment.
Trim Out the Hedges Sparks Rural Road Reform
The Grundy Demo cat urges trimming willow hedges along public highways as destroyers of roads and lands. It argues farmers should remove them voluntarily and township boards should force cuts if needed to improve road safety and land use.
Twenty Years Ago in Des Moines and Nearby
Recited memories from two decades past recount social events in Humeston and surrounding towns. Notable mentions include visits by Hon. Lewis Miles, a Sagwa Medicine Co. appearance at the Opera House, and plans of residents like Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Martin moving to Nebraska. The town council discussed PD. PL Goodrich as assessor while Derby Odd Fellows attendees noted. A high school debating topic favored relocating Indians. Birthday surprises honored Della and Lula Slocum.
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Lewis Miles
Corydon
Indian Sagwa Medicine Co
Opera House
S.A. Martin
Nebraska
AL BL Cornell
Aller Ton
E. B. Flanders
Marion County
C. M. Flanders
PL Goodrich
J. T. J. B. Durkan
John Dilsaver
H. C. Gamble
George McCart
J. Cregg
Odd Fellows Lodge
Derby
New Bank to Open February 15 in Jaicas County
Chariton Herald reports the Jaicas County National Bank will open next Saturday with $50,000 capital stock and $10,000 surplus from Tulso County National Bank. $12,000 in 30 year two percent government bonds secure paper circulation. Boswick moving to rear rooms. interior work by painter and decorators. Jashir L H PaveHe and Bert Beet plan to manage. Min Yost remains cashier. Clarence Blake joins Brewer Blake clothing firm as partner.
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Chariton Herald
Jaicas County National Bank
Tulso County National Bank
Boswick
Pauling
First National
Jashir L. H. PaveHe
Bert Beet
Advertising Novelty Value versus Longevity
The Bank Advertiser comments that a novelty’s advertising value rests on its lasting quality. Even if a novelty lasts months or years, there is doubt that the same sun spent in printers ink yields more business.
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Bank
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