Stars' New Officers Installed by O E S at Meeting
At a regular O E S gathering last Thursday Miss Tnez F Kelso was initiated. New officers installed include W M J T Hinehlit, Secy Geo W Cox, Treas Hattie A Back, Cond Lucila Leneh, Assoc Cond Nellie Moore, Chaplain Minerva Ryan, Ade Mary Wood, Ruth Rosa McCulloch, Esther Margaret Bott, Martha Mallie Caldwell, Electa Jennie Taylor, Warder Altha Hinchlin, Sentinel Grace Campbell, Organist Loudene Huministon, Marshal. Afterward about fifty members visited the Congregational church for a oyster supper served by church ladies.
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Tnez F. Kelso
Order
Cynthia McGuire
Consac. M.gregational Church
There Ought to Be Action to Rebuild the Humeston Band
A local plea urges reorganization of Humeston’s band after its disbandment last year due to missing members. The writer argues a good band brings pleasure, attracts visitors, and boosts town spirit, requesting support to revive the group under former leader H. D. Hines and provide first rate music by warm weather.
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Agin
Bic
H. D. Hines
Humeston
New Supervisor Districts Redrawn by County Board
The county redivided districts to streamline road and bridge oversight. Supervisors assigned: Wastson Crand River Clinton Howard Monroe Warren Jackson townships. Krouse Wright Cory don Union South Fork Walnut townships. Williams Washington Richman Clay Jeferson Benton townships.
Court reports two weeks, three indictments not public
After a two week session the court discharged the term and returned three indictments not yet public. Much time was spent examining the Farmers and Drivers bank at Seymour. LeRoy Ware his wife and clerk faced the grand jury, with public expectation of indictments in that matter, but no sufficient evidence emerged to warrant an indictment.
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Farmers and Drovers Bank
Seymour
LeRoy Ware
Grand Jury
Kirk Ware
Don’t Obstruct Rural Mail Boxes On Routes
Rural route farmers are urged to keep mail boxes clear to avoid blocking carriers. If a box is obstructed the carrier will return mail and skip delivery for that box until space is freed. Post Office officials hold box owners responsible for obstructions and advise neighbors to ensure access remains open.
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Post Office Department
Lecture by Mr. Tew Delights Audience With Humor
The Farum report praises Martin E. Tew for a lecture that was interesting and instructive with delicate humor. The presentation kept the audience engaged, leaving no dull minute.
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Farum
Martin E. Tew
Mr. Tew
Good Roads Meeting and Wedding News in Iowa Features
A Leon good roads meeting with T A McDonald and C C Dye is planned for tomorrow with talks on highways and corn development and a $50 prize for best roads into Leon. Nellie Pierce and Albert A Zimmerman wed at Port Leavenworth with a US Army chaplain officiating and a small reception. Eighth District GOP committee met in Creston to set a March 5 convention date and location for delegates to the national gathering.
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Leon
T. A. McDonald
Highway Commission
Fowa Stary
Ames
McDonald
C. C. Dye
Decatur County
Fred Wooley
Garden Grove
Leon Commercial Club
Eighth District
Republican Congressional Committee
Creston
Advertising in dull months keeps a merchant in sight
A small town merchant postpones advertising until prospects improve, then overreacts with large space in busy periods. The piece argues steady, bright ads each issue make a store a talkworthy HQ for values year round, not just during holiday spikes.
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Antil
Advertising World
Ruling Seen as Benefit to Newspapers by Senator Jamieson
Shenandoah Senator W D Jamieson a prospective Eighth district candidate praised a postal department ruling on delinquent newspaper subscriptions. He said it would weed out fake publications and boost cash flow for editors by ensuring only paid up subscribers receive papers. He acknowledged initial disruption but supported the move as good for legitimate papers nationwide.
Sam Anderson Lacked Gumption in Bed Mule Episode
The Lancaster Missouri Republican notes Sam Anderson of Kahoka is a skilled blacksmith with practical sense about some matters, but after slapping a mule just before he lay down, he showed a startling lack of gumption. He is still in bed but not dying this time.
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Lancaster
Sam Anderson
Kahoka
Sam
Iowa Public Schools 1907 Figures Show Decline in Pupils
The Iowa Educational Directory reports 1142 fewer teachers in 1907 than 1906 and $351,926 more paid in 1909. Enrollment fell to 552,577 in 1907 from 549,449 in 1906 after adjusting for transfers, with about 10,900 fewer pupils overall. Consolidation trends show 13,915 schoolhouses in 1907, up from 13,947 in 1906, per state superintendent. La Harpe Times notes L. G. Travis, 89, hunted 20 rabbits in one day, a feat amid vast changes in the region and its game.
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Iowa
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
la Harpe
L. G. Travis
United States
Travis
Grippe From Mars Forecasts Cold February Weather
Weather Prophet John C. Bushy of Independence speculates the grippe germ originates on Mars and has crossed space to Earth. He aligns with other scientists in predicting February will bring much cold and stormy weather based on planetary positions.
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John C. Bushy
Independence
Mars
Earth
Mr. Bushby
Kidnapped for a Million at the Opera House
Perry presents the sensational five act melodrama Kidnapped for a Million tonight at the Opera House. The production promises bright comedy and a superb cast, not to be missed.
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Perry
Opera House
The Seasons and the Train of Months
An exchange reflects on the months as a passing train with January through December named in a verse like cadence. It laments frost and rivers flowing to eternity, urging gratitude to God and a stronger resolve as the year’s fourth season unfolds.
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Ventrie
Thue
Unjust Criticism Of Teachers Fails To Help Town
Critics unjustly blame teachers for school issues while parents and neighbors misunderstand inner classroom workings. The piece argues reports can be truthful yet unreliable and that mothers may resist corrections, harming both teachers and students. It urges townspeople to support educators to safeguard community progress and avoid driving away business and talent.
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Chilrich
Slang That Comes and Goes in Language History
The piece notes slang terms erupting from nowhere or reappearing in new forms before vanishing suddenly. It observes how some words gain “up-to-date” appeal then fade, while a few endure by fitting real expressive needs and survive into dictionaries.
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Crane
Constitution Democrat
Shortsighted. Lines in Journal About digestion and justification
A brief, opinionated remark notes that some people with good digestion feel entitled to claim perfection in their reasoning. The line critiques self righteousness linked to physical ease and urges restraint in self justification.
Twenty Years Ago in Corydon and Nearby Towns
A retrospective notes visits by Avery and others, births, business openings, and local events in Corydon, Cambria, and Wayne County. Highlights include F. G. Chase opening a limber and coal yard, an eclipse advertise, a temperance lecture at the Methodist church, horse shipments to the eastern market, school changes, and weather easing from a harsh cold spell. Includes community members such as H. H. Brown, J. Wells, and Gardner & Hamilton selling to Chase & Sioup.
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Arizona
Josie
Chariton
A. A. Smith
Gardner & Hamilton
Chasege & Sioup
Thena
G. O. Gardner
da Alcl S
Colercena
Hanlon
Livade
Surprise Farewell Party for Mr and Mrs McTullough
About forty neighbors and friends hosted a farewell surprise at the McTullough home last Tuesday evening. Guests brought oysters and other treats and the couple, soon to move to Kansas, were wished good luck and prosperity in their new home.
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W. H. Mctullough
Mrs. McCuHough
Kansas
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Good Roads Meeting
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Port Leavenworth
Nellie Pierce
Butler County
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Latham
Chaplain Silver
United States Army
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Quartermaster’s Department
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Fortuine
Hameston
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W. H. Buck
Grippe
DY. Avery
Corydon
WLC
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J.B. Binford
Cambria
Elonaston
James Finney
H. H. Brown
Coryden
J. KR. Wells
Wayne County Teachers’ Association Midt
George McCart
C. Garton
Wiley Lewisburg
F. G. Chase
S.A. Moore
A.P. Kirby
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