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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
8
Local Overflow compiles notes on Decatur county pioneer Harvey D Dye returning from Woodland with family, Wayne county farmer W H McColl selling farm near Chanute, plus Derby area citizen praise. It urges merchants ads and warns against overcredit while recounting a comical icy collision and editorial reflections on prompt settlements and prudent credit.
Wayne county investors back Gold Mines and Power Co. with bonds and stock from local businessmen. Dr. Hinkle and Dr. Shirley report ore worth substantial sums from Colorado property near Silverton. Board of managers includes Cook, Shirley, and Hinkle with potential four of seven seats next August. Money to build the fifty ton mill to be subscribed soon.
Mrs. Baker remained seriously ill last Thursday evening with Dr. Lyon of Garden Grove aiding her and reports say she is improving slowly. Osceola reports Enos Davis has been ill for some time. Rufina Pearson and Belle Pun visited Friday night with their friend Lola Bisel. Mrs. Vickery, sick at Mr. Wyatt's in Clarke county for two weeks, returned home to H. L. Finch's and remains under a nurse. Mrs. Will Baker of Leroy spent Sunday at John Wolfe’s. Mrs. Nancy McVey, staying with her daughter Mrs. A. B. Duncan, has returned to her son A. B. McVey. George Moser of Humeston bought several horses on the Ridge last week.
The Humeston Iowa area advertises dozens of farms for sale within Wayne County. Listings include 29 to 400 acre holdings near Humeston with multiple outbuildings windmills orchards and stock facilities. Prices range from per acre to total sums with terms. J E Doze of Humeston and W J S Taylor market coal and wood.
Readers respond to a big special deal offering a one year package for $1.50 including this paper. The offer comes through a special arrangement with the Weekly Inter Ocean.
Public sale listed at the home of J H Bone on Oldfield farm south of Humeston on Saturday February 55 beginning at ten o'clock. Items include 22 horses cattle geese ducks turkeys farm implements and household goods with detailed counts and weights plus 12 months credit at 6 percent and cash discounts. Lunch served. hunting on the farm forbidden by law signed Norton & Son and others.
A testimonial ad for Dr Miles Heart Cure promotes a tonic for weak heart action and related symptoms. It includes user praise from Mrs D Barron of Covington Kentucky and notes a money back offer on the first bottle through Miles Medical Co. Elkhart Indiana.
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