Local Social Notes from the Fourth of July
Mr and Mrs Frank Ault spent the Fourth at Leon. H Canfield visited over Sunday with his family. C L Hart and family were in Leon for the Fourth. L E Harner of Des Moines has been visiting at home the past few days. Dale and Clarence Frane visited grandparents in Tingley. Susie Mallette has been during the past week. Hutchinson and Son offer special July prices on large rugs. J M Clever visited in Albia from Friday to Monday. Floyd McKean of Oskaloosa visited A H Palmer. Horace Irish of Des Moines visited last week with Ralph Ross. C E Mendenhall and wife left for Sioux City Thursday evening to visit relatives. J B Melvin of Derby spent the Fourth at W T Melvin’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Harner
Mee Moines
Dale
Clarance Frane
Tingley
Susie Mallette
Hutchinson & Son's
J. M. Clever
Albia
Floyd McKean
Oskaloosa
A. H. Palmer
Horace Irish
Des Moines
Ralph Ross
C. E. Mendenhall
Sioux City
J. B. Melvin
Derby
W. T. Melvin
Alva Homeston
Hattie
Arnold
Tom
Geo. McNay
Denver
C. D. Bush
Callender
Rathdrum
Edlahe
Kahoka
S. Chesnutt
Chesnutt
Church of Christ Services and Local Notices
The Church of Christ holds Bible school at 10:00 a m morning worship at 11:00 and evening worship at 8:00. Ladies aid meets Thursdays at 2 36 p m. Co W B M meets second Bea Morford Ralph Ross Roy Lord's Day each month at 3 00. Kyner and Carl McGuire celebrated a cordial welcome is extended to everyone. Miss Susie Reger of Mt Ayr visiting cousin Miss Edith Ellis. Congregational prayer meeting tonight at Rev Putnam's home. Miss Edith M Ellis of Bethany Mo has joined as a typist in this office starting Monday. Let us know news items for readers.
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Bible School
Ladies” Aid Society
Bea Morford
Ralph Ross
Roy Lord
Kyner
Carl McGuire
R.H. Helcxe
Advertised Letters at Humeston Post Office
Letters remaining uncalled for in the Humeston post office for the week ending June 15 1908 include Albert Workeller Fritz Franche Colister Alfred D McCipocs P M. Letters addressed to these names await pickup.
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Humeston
Albert Workeller
Fritz
Alfred D. McCcipocs
P. M
Saturday Concerts and Local News Roundup
Saturday Mr and Mrs W J S Tasl report Mack and family arrived safely in Panama. The hand boys will give another open air concert Saturday at 11. Citizens of Humeston urged to attend. Various local visits and travels are noted including Mrs Henry Middlebrook in Cambridge Indiana. Several residents travel to Laclede Missouri and Leon for Fourth of July activities. Local officials and students are referenced along with illnesses and a ministerial sermon. A Derby bound visitor is mentioned and a hunting notice forbids hunting on certain premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. S Tasl
Mack
Panama
Hand Boys
Humeston
Henry Middlebrook
Cambridge
Neva Peg
Lafe Rutledge
Frank Gibbs
Laclede
R. L. Wells
Margaret Putnam
Nona Frisby
Miriam Russ
Myrtle Clark
Elsie Newell
Sheila Hasbrouck
Cleo McGuire
Helen Putnam
Sadie Combs
Leon
The Hog That's Always Staple Opinion Piece
An excerpt argues that practical value determines a hog’s worth over looks or breed color. It champions vigor, early maturity, and profit, asserting farmers will choose the most productive hog to meet family needs mortgage costs and household purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Coburn
Homestead
Good Haying Advice From Farm Journal
Advice on cutting clover and timothy hay at specific stages of bloom and dew. Guidance covers curing times, windrow handling, and hauling on hot days, warning against overly dry or wet hay and suggesting timing for best dryness and storage. Includes steps for morning dew, noon windrow shaking, and afternoon or next-day drying followed by barn storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Journal
Timothy
Bull crosses 75 foot Elk Creek trestle in bold feat
Report from Grand River Local recounts J R Bullard’s bull walking across a 75 foot high and eighth mile long Elk Creek trestle. The animal, tired of pasture, advanced across the iron clad bridge centerward and continued with ease despite potential restraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Bullard
Elk Creek
Good Coal and Wood Offer from W iJ S Taylor
Local coal and wood advertisement from W iJ S Taylor invites customers to order coal and wood. The notice promotes fuel supplies and emphasizes prompt service for winter needs.
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W. Ij. S. Taylor
The Sailfish Landings and Tactics at Sea
The sailfish few in Atlantic waters due to locating them and handling them with rod and reel. They frequent the Gulf Stream near Palm Seacn, often seen with dorsal fins out of water. Successful capture requires precise boat positioning, long line, and a well swallowed bait. Once hooked sailfish leap high, peel reels, and dash across waves.
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Atlantic
Florida Keys
Gulf Stream
Palm Seacn
Free Candy Nuisance and Folklore Notes
A columnist laments free candy urges in city candy shops citing groups of young women sampling sweets, amid a broader note on superstitions from Devon and London. Also recounts naval funeral volley origins and a humor item about a boy claiming shared use of a hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nohon
St. Louis
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King
S. H. Moore
W.T. Moore
Humeston State Bank
H. Moore
Ed. Williams
Samuel Williams
J. LE. Remington
John Atckibben
J. N. Norton
Hawtee Incre Vara, Jas. L. Humphrey
The
New Era Printery
Bg Hom Basin
Yellowstone Valley
James
D. Clem Deayver
Landseekers’ Information Bureau
Fordism
Frank Ault
H. Canfield
Church of Christ
Susie Reger
Mt. Ayr
Edith Ellis
Edith M. Ellis
Bethany, Mo
Garden Grove Express
Lester Larrance
Wichita
Kansas
Wayne Pryor
Homeston
Harvey Porter
Speer
Central College
Pella
Baptist Church
Mr. Speer
Cleveland
Arkansas
J O. Ables
Henry Wurriae
Frank Williams
Alf Swit
Moore
Griswore Bros
C. Price
Tou Giprs
W. ON. Grizs Hrram Harry. S. Ssors
Dumb Animal
Atchinson Globe Lights
Earth
Culmseer
Over Home Bank
Hamelton
Sailfish
Ateal
Rod
London
Devon
Highlands
Jimmy
Georgie
Robbie
Poston & Goodrich
Home State Bank
Sec. McCulloch
H.T. Smith
M.D
McCulloch & Smith
Shepherd Shoemaker Shop
Opera House Block
Hamelton, Iowa
Geo. McCulloch
J. Herbert Park
Bert McCulloch
Geo. Cox
James Porter
Wmn. Hobden
James Alexander
John Uinch
A.C. Jarvis
Josephine Turck Baker
Evanston
L. M. Stanton
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