Enjoyable Evening at Masonic Lodge Installation
Members and many visitors attended the pit installation of officers at the Masonic lodge hall. The program featured short talks on Corner Stones Not Laid by Hands and Fidelity Lodge No. 228, plus religious reflections. Glee Club songs complemented the event as officers were installed, including W M Bert McCulloch and S W W A Buck. other role names listed.
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Miss Ke
D. P. Goucdkeich
A. F
A. M
Putnam
Rebekah Installation At I O G F Hall
At the I O G F hall last Friday evening the Rebekahs installed officers for the ensuing year led by N G Mrs Sadie Middlebrook V G Mrs Nellie Moore Wi Mrs Margaret Bott Wi Mrs Ada Ault Cond Mrs Orda Rouse Chaplain nk Ault I G Cynthia Mcfuir O G Elmer Morey R S N G Mrs Belle Morey Los N G Roy Bott BR 8 V G Wiley Rouse L S V G L L Smith See r H Middlebrook Treas A open social followed with refreshments and a pleasant evening observed by members and invited guests.
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I. O.G.F
Rebekahs
Sadie Middlebrook
N. G
Nellie Moore
V. G
Margaret Bott
Ada Ault
Orda Rouse
Nk Ault
I. G
Cynthia Mcfuire
Elmer Morey
R. S.N
Belle Morey
Los
Roy Bott
V. G. Wiley Rouse
L. S
P. E. O. Society Local Chapter Inspected
The Local Chapter ALN., P. E. O. Society was inspected last Monday at Miss Elizabeth Taylor’s home. State Organizer and Inspector Mrs. Katherine Yeager of Greenfield led the session, reporting all books and departments in excellent condition. Mesdames Humeston Barker and Miss Taylor served a fine lunch.
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Elizabeth Taylor
Katherine Yeager
Greenfield
Mesdames Humeston. Barker
City
Mrs Cena Doze Dies in Minneapolis Home
Mrs Cena Doze died January 15 at her daughter Mrs A W Ents Minneapolis home from apoplexy and old age. She was laid to rest Friday in New Sharon Cemetery Town. She is the mother of townsman J F Poze.
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Cena Doze
Play Pleases audiences with heart and humor at Opera House
The Perrys present the melodrama Kidnapa for a Million at the Opera House on Wednesday evening January 24. The Seymour Leader notes relatives report Pearl Varnee is connected with Wire Hick of the operators of Reno, Okla, reflecting well on a man not older than Pearl.
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the Perrys
Sao
Opera House
Seymour
Pearl Varnee
Fi Reno
Okla
Pearl
Bevington-Taylor Nuptials Celebrate Beaming Union in Hameston
Bevington and Taylor wedding ceremony held at the bride’s parents home with Rev. TE Pets officiating. Groom a well known operator of the Burlington reads at this place. bride described as a singer from Hameston. After wedding supper the couple left for a two week bridal tour, to be at home after February 27 near Wyandota and Hameston.
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Mr. Porington
Ruth LL. Vastor
JL. Taylor
TE Pets
Selesubn
Hameston
Burlington
Ffameston
Mr. Bevington
Wyawonda
A Good Play at the Opera House Delights Crowd
A large audience praised The College Bay at the Opera House praising its high class musical comedy and strong company. Riggs as the college boy impressed as comedian dancer and singer with Katherine Witchi and Ralph plus Bernard Riggs delivering standout numbers. The cast travels to Clarinda next, with Mr. Ralph Riges set to return next season in Ah on the Quiet a three act comedy with music and special scenery.
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College Bay
Riggs
Katherine Witchi
Ralph
Bernard Riggs
Priday
Clarinda
Seying
Humeston Theater
Ralph Riges
Sesson
Teomedy
Beloved Doctor Dr Andrews Passes At Rest
The community mourns the loss of Dr Andrews who fell asleep this morning and awoke in Paradise. He was a model citizen whose life exemplified manliness and good deeds. His later years brought friends and acquaintances who benefited from his influence and kindness. A funeral gathering at the Opera was noted with sorrow for his family and the community.
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Dr. Andrews
Paradise
Dr. Andrws
Shortage of teachers sparks national discussion
National Council of Education seeks causes and remedies for teacher shortages already affecting classrooms nationwide. Proposals include higher salaries, pensions, tenure security, relaxed teaching requirements, and public emphasis on the teaching profession. Teachers note rising living costs but stagnant pay across clerical and professional roles.
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National Council of Education
Constitution Democrat
President Keeps the Ax Handy in Roosevelt Office
Washington dispatch notes Roosevelt’s office displays include a Lincoln portrait, an autograph poem on Opportunity, a bear carving, several books, and an ax placed near the desk. A rifle with bayonet formerly in the corner has vanished, with the ax now occupying that space as Iowa’s outlook for 1908 is tied to state support and local investment.
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Washington Dispatch
Boston Herald
Roosevelt
Linceolin
John J. Ingalls
Lincoln
Worst blizzard I ever saw in Nebraska and Iowa
G T Riggs recalls the 1888 Nebraska and northwestern Iowa blizzard. He describes crossing to a drug store as wind driven snow engulfed the area, and rescuers bundled about three hundred schoolchildren to safety. Seven teachers froze to death while thousands of cattle perished as the temperature plunged to twenty below.
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the Register-Leader
Nebraska
Iowa
G. T. Riggs
O'Neill
Neb
Kidnapped for a Million Presented by the Perrys
The Perrys present Kidnapped for a Million at Krug Theatre to three packed houses. The Perry sisters aged five and six handle parts like veterans with strong supporting company. They appear again at the Opera House Wednesday evening January 29.
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Omaha Bee
Perrys
Krug Theatre
Sun Shines Again in Business
An optimistic Marshalltown Times Republican note says after months of dark skies the business climate is improving. New York has currency surplus, Europe’s rates ease, and banks show strength. Commercial paper demand returns, March 1 loosens land transfers, livestock moves to market, mills resume, paychecks flow, hog prices rise, and consumer goods demand follows.
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New York
Europe
France
England
New West
United States
Marshalltown
Pimes
Republican
The Comfortable Feeling
A Hawkeye narrator quotes a brisk young man at a cashier window describing his life insurance habit. He proudly holds nineteen policies of identical face value totaling twenty thousand dollars and argues premiums are affordable and provide financial security for his wife if he dies. He believes the policies will mature into regular payments as he ages, reinforcing his sense of security.
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Hawkeye
Has New Italian Harp In Corydon Democrat Report
Mrs. C W Steele owns a new Tielian harp received from local music dealers at the start of the week. Described as among the finest seen in Iowa, it costs well into the hundreds and is praised as a perfect musical instrument. Steele is a skilled musician likely to entertain friends soon.
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C. W. Steele
Lowa
New Presbyterian Church Dedicated in Seymour
Last week's Seymour Leader featured a fine image of the new Presbyterian church at Seymour. The building is praised as beautiful and a source of local pride. It was dedicated last Sunday with Rev. Beche serving as pastor.
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Seymour
New Presbyterian Church
Beche
Twenty Years Ago In Corydon Weather And Trade Notes
A reminiscence from The New Era highlights visits by local residents in Corydon and nearby towns, with frostbitten conditions and a severe snowstorm as the week’s headline. It notes a major railroad blockage, delayed trains, and temperatures dropping to 27 to 32 below, with deep drifts and drifted roads.
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New Era
The New Postal Rule Delays Enforcement for Three Months
The Postmaster General issued a rule prohibiting sending weekly papers to subscribers more than one year in arrears at the second class rate. A three month stay of enforcement was granted to allow publishers to collect and adjust accounts.
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Fra
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Tourg 4
James Lynch
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Eli
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Corydon
QO. Barnes
Kansas
R.C. Poston
Mrs. Levi Dodson
Rev. Simpson
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J Copperwell
W. H. Babbin
John Ault
Kinses
Presbyterian” Mite Society
B. King
William Gardner
Leon
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O. V. Calbreath
Shighing
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Hallie Stultz
Rose Day
Paul Young
Seward
M. Callian
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