Humeston Celebrates as Town Welcomes Visitors
Harry Bear visited Humeston this week while Bob-O-Link bracelets and a new electric advertising sign drew attention at Taylor’s and the Princess. A feature natural color picture is set for June 15 at the Princess. The Congregational church will have electric lights turned on Sunday night after wiring work. Postmaster C F LeCompte sold 60 acres of land for $200 per acre, bought ten years ago at $65. Mack Troutman of Longmont, Colo., died at thirty four. funeral held in Derby with several Kyner family members in attendance.
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Harry Bear
Taylor’s
The
C. F LeCompte
Corydon
F. D. Kyner
C. E. Kyner
R. E B. Kyner
Victoria Kyner
L. G. Kyner
Mack Troutman
Longmont
Colo
Derby
No Telling Prison Visit Gaffe Jokes on Weakness
Visiting day at the prison leads to a witty exchange as an old lady asks why a prisoner is jailed for stealing a piano and the inmate confesses with a somber joke about weakness. The governor explains the offense, prompting the lady to quip about strength.
Roses Create Avy in California
Iowa commissioner W G Haskell recounts roses from Iowa that emitted perfume for days after cutting, contrasting California violets and magnolias with no fragrance. He notes violets sprayed with perfume by peddlers, and argues Iowa roses prove scent persists beyond hours in the air of California.
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California
San Francisco
Cal
Iowa
W. G. Haskell
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Haskell
Pacific
Palo Alto
Real corn sparked by Iowa exhibit shelling issue
At the San Francisco Agricultural Palace an Iowa booth visitor shells and pockets corn from a large display, worrying officials as shells exceed supply. The exhibit, in the Court of the Universe, faces daily pigeon feeding rituals and several theft attempts.
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San Francisco
Cal
Iowa Booth
Agricultural Palace
Iowa Commission
Iowa
Universe
Fred Hethershaw
Mr. Hethershaw
Community Notes From High Point Visitors and Local Events
Unity J E Surbaugh visited High Point on Saturday. Mettajg Hughes left Monday for Cedar Falls to attend school. Ben Coffey led the B Y P U Sunday evening. Thelma Caldwell visited the Otis Caldwell home. Roland Greenlee and son Pearl visited Corydon Saturday. Mrs Willis Wyhe and children called on Mrs Ed Shipley Friday. Mabel Niebling visited cousin Barbara Surbaugh Monday. No prayer meeting last week due to rain. Ina Hickman visited sister Mrs Henry Brewer. Forrester family visited Louis Niebling Sunday. John Coffey visited Ophie Coffey home Saturday and Sunday. Louis Caldwell family visited Corydon Sunday and Monday. Frank Wolfe family visited Clarence Poland home Tuesday. Freeda and Helen Shipley visited Louis Niebling Friday. Perry Robinson family and Carl Rees visited Cressie Coffey Sunday. Sunday school attendance 94, collection 1.50. Mr and Mrs Clyde Poland visited Loren Coffey and wife. Ruth Hughes stayed with sister Mrs Earl Burbaugh this week. Storm did damage to trees and small outbuildings nearby. Mr and Mrs Ellis Peck and son Lloyd visited J E Burbaugh Sunday. Mr and Mrs 8 L Jordan of Leroy visited Thomas Gwinn Saturday and Sunday. Barbara Minnie Surbaugh and Gladys Caldwell stayed Sunday night. Ruth and Edward Caldwell and George Pettigrew spent Saturday with Barbara and Minnie Surbaugh. Jesse Ratcliffe, John Ulrich and wife, Louis Niebling and Earl Caldwell were Hameston visitors. Seth Hughes and daughter, Earl Surbaugh and children, and Thomas Hughes guests at Ben Hughes home for dinner.
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J.E. Surbaugh
High Point
Mettajg Hughes
Cedar Falls
Ben Coffey
Thelma Caldwell
Otis Caldwell
Roland Greenlee
Pearl
Corydon
Willis Wyhe
Ed Shipley
Mabel Niebling
Barbara Surbaugh
Ina Hickman
Henry Brewer
T. Forrester
Louis Niebling
John Coffey
Ophie Coffey
Louis Caldwell
Frank Wolfe
Clarence Poland
Freeda
Helen Shipley
Perry Robinson
Carl Rees
Cressie Coffey’s
Clyde Poland
Loren Coffey
Thomas Hughes
Ben Hughes
Northwest social notes from Chariton and neighboring towns
Alora Lowe visited Sunday with Will Lowe and wife. Clair Bevard visits with his uncle Firman Bevard. Gladys Jordan and Mamie Anderson visit over Sunday. Chiia Anderson also visits in Chariton. Fred McGhee and family visit Grant Kyner and family. Mrs. R. E. Dick and children go to Lineville Friday to visit her parents. Robert Bevard and family spend Thursday with Marion Vanlanding hamfJand wife. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Gibbs visit Monday with their daughter, Mrs. James Richman. Al Leif Earnest Anderson and Adolph Johnson visit Chris Anderson’s home Sunday. Jiles McGhee and wife and Ben Kiffin and son Robert visit James McGhee’s near Woodburn Sunday. Ben Kiffin, visiting here with family, returns to Lincoln Nebraska.
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Alora Lowe
Will Lowe
Clair Bevard
Firman Bevard
Gladys Jordan
Mamie Anderson
Chiia Anderson
Chariton
Fred McGhee
Grant Kyner
R. E. Dick
Lineville
Robert Bevard
Marion VanlandinghamfJand
H. Gibbs
James Richman
al Leif
Earnest Anderson
Adolph Johnson
Chris Anderson
Jiles
McGhee
Ben Kiffin
Robert
James McGhee
Woodburn
Lincoln
Nebr
Darrah Found Guilty in Iowa Case
State of Iowa versus Rollie Darrah ends with a guilty verdict in Wayne county district court for resorting to a house of ill fame for lewdness in September 1914. The week also features Thomas O’Hara of Lineville being indicted for stealing hides.
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State of Iowa
Rollie Darrah
Wayne County
Darrah
Thomas O'Hara
Lineville
The New Mra Printery Ad: Printing with Distinctive Quality
Your Printed Matter is important Your envelopes letterheads statements cards folders etc should be gotten up to give individuality and prestige to your business Printers who know how will handle your next job A trial will convince you We appreciate your business Humeston Iowa
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Mra
Humeston
Maple Grove Social Notes and Local Visits Roundup
Maple Grove and vicinity report a series of visits including J Evans and family at Will Bell home, J T Hickman in Cambria, Tone Bell with William Bell and family, F R Fry of Corydon visiting W R Evans, and Nellie Allred assisting at Ray Evans’s with a new baby Carolyn Ann born Wednesday weighing nine pounds. The gospel team could not meet due to rain. plans to meet next Thursday unless weather cooperates. J G Moser paid top price for wool sales.
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J. Evans
Will Bell
J. T. Hickman
Cambria
Tone Bell
William Bell
F. R. Fry
Corydon
W. R. Evans
Humeston
Nellie Allred
Ray Evans
Vane Holder
Lois
A. L. Allred
Ray Williams
Clarence
Opal Evans
Melvin Evans
Carolyn Ann
Kellogg of
Sewal
Pure Bred Jack Sir Roberts in Standard Jack Register
Pure bred jack named Sir Roberts blue grey foaled July 4 1907. Standing 58 inches with 64 girth 7 bone, registered in the Standard Jack and Jennett Register of America. Described as extra good with strong feet and forehead, guaranteed to breed. Terms to be in foal eight dollars and ten dollars to stand and suck. mares disposed of or removed from county fee becomes due.
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Jack and Jennett Register
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R. C. Kestler
Home News
Robinson
J. L. Taylor
Joseph Eaton
Ottumwa
W. C. Eaton
D. Sutton
R. G. Woollin
Hammacker
Lebanon
Kans
H. T. Honnold
D. Roe Davis
Ruby Adameon
Farr
Bob
Wale Aahaeire —Neyyaies
Parr
Admiral Dewey
Joint War Board
American Press Association
George Dewey
Manila
General Board
United States
Barry
Philippines
Thomas H. Barry
United Star
Department of the Onaire Hemastad
Ruth Hughes
Mrs
Earl Burbaugh
Milo
Humeston Bail Park
Maple Grove
J. G. Moser
Elias F. E. Farr
Jack Sir Roberts
J. R. Tait & Son
H. H. Moore
Geo. Gardner & Co
A. Humeston & Sons
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