Local Overflow Names Visitors and Visits Across Town
Seymour resident George Patterson visited town on Thursday while Alfred Rinkler conducted business in Des Moines last week. Many locals trailed through Derby, Corydon, Humeston, and Chariton for visits and errands, including R. L. Bott, Fern, and J. Vanterley. A mix of travel notes, local ads, and a few book mentions fill the page alongside reports of church supper plans and store offerings.
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George Patterson
Seymour
Alfred Rinkler
Des Moines
C. FL Wishmeyer Sap
Anney Hay
Cantidd
Sen Woler
Derby
Rose
Mount
Tourelay
Zoraine
Lew Miles
Recorder Fiane
Corydon
Humeston
WW. W. Thomas
Zon Gerald
Chariton
Fred Rigghe
W. Y. Reynolds
Tingley
Congregational Church
L. E. Havner
van Meter
Manomoth
Humeston merchants offer superior new style goods for trade
Local notes describe Miss Wilma Price returning from Indianola and Grace Robenhouse's graduation. James Finney of Shenandoah visited from Des Moines with friends. Harley Northrup traveled to Mount Ayr and Kellerton. Osteopathy student Rev R A Bolton may practice soon. Mrs Jennison and son John came from Allerton. principal position at Wyoming, Iowa expected. O E inspection at Masonic hall praised. about forty five members attended. Wool buyers seek wool in Humeston on Tuesdays. May 25 1908.
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Humeston
Wilma Price
Indianola
Grace Robenhouse
James Finney
Shenardoah
Des Moines
Sted Ull
Jenninson
John of
Allerton
Senanison
W. MM. Greenlee
Jennison
Allertons
Hhools Echools
Wyoming
Iowa
O. E
Masonic Hall
Erma Amos
Knoxville
Anos
J. F. McGuire
Fifty Per Cent Apple Crop Forecast by State Horticulture Chief
Secretary Wesley Green of the State Horticultural Department releases an estimate of fruit maturity for the season based on reports from major growers. Damages favored the southern region near the Des Moines river, with fruit viability varying by type across the state after May frosts. Apples expected 100 percent, pears 60, American plums 50, European plums 27, Japanese plums 13, cherries 16, peaches 32, blackberries 60, strawberries 75 and others capturing the broader impact on crop yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Green
State Horticultural Department
Dux Moines
Railroads Report Major Drop in Employed Workers
Statistics for the General Managers association show about 345 000 fewer employees on U S railroads than October 1 1907. Seventeen roads with 11 752 miles discharged 104 766 workers. Last pay day 476 947 remained on payroll, a 15 percent drop. Railroads must restore staffing within two months.
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General Managers
United
Nedule
A Charming Romance Opens in Serial Form
The excerpt describes Seffy as a charming typical American romance with pleasing humor and subtle pathos. It promises to engage readers as the serial unfolds, noting anticipation for the continuation and completion of the opening chapter alongside future installments.
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Pennsylvania
Spirit Lake Fish Story Captures Five-Pound Pike
In Decorah Public Opinion an authentic Spirit Lake tale describes a wet water spaniel near shore scaring away a fish, then a man tying off a line to a wagon. The dog escapes with the line around its neck, swims, and returns with a five-pound pike still hooked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Decorah
Circular games and playful party tricks from a home magazine
A compilation of simple games for children and adults including head body and legs and hot buttered blue beans with a dramatic hiding game. It also notes a science snippet on why water swirls in drains attributed to an “else reacter” and a joke about a Japanese patron animal for birthdays.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Chicago News
Reuben Stallion at L. J. Carter Farm Offers Service
Reuben a stallion 1400 pounds with fine style and bone is advertised as extra good. He will stand at L. J. Carter's home two miles south and one west of Humeston. Terms eight dollars to insure a colt to stand and suck. Care not guaranteed against accidents. insurance void if mares move out of county. Colt held good for service fee. includes two year old coal backing.
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Colt
Mambrino Kirkwood
Pal Vole ii
Stanwood Spot
Mambrino Abdavah
Nelhe K
Tom Kit
Mambano
Hamis
Columbus
Captain Billy Fox
A. F. Place
Humeston
Place & Morey
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B. King
W. T. Moore
Humeston State Bank
B. Jig
S. H. Moore
Ed. Willams
Samuel Williams
J. L. Resmington
John McKibben
J. N. Norton
Rae Ee
Peeee Jas. L. Humophrev. Jr
Humession State Bank
Waree
Hava
Hamestun
BTU
Sig Yes
Rep
Chicago
Oserkrafts
Umae
Uun
Iowal
Wine County
B. Smg
Moore
J. E. Doze
Notary Public
Attestad
Jona McKielen
Pyrastors
Norton
TW. Boyce and Son
J.L. Washburn
Alanis Myers
St. Josph
Gen W. Cox
Iowa City
J. W. Dax
Corsdon
R. L. Bott
Fern
John Vanterley
Diagonal Visité
Dr. Siernail
Olds
Mass Fiorener Moorehead Sas
G. E. Carlton
Crosty Cred
W. S&s
Richard Vate
Buei
Nona Frisby
Mammoth
Joy Kyner
Ames
Carl McGuire
Fred Kyner
L. EF. Smith
Alther
Mr.and
Mer J. Wi L. Berrs
Des Moine
Shelana Gardner
Tda Wait
Ivan Hahrcvck
Emma Rice
Letts
Thurst
Jora
Henry Rice
Telle
Fay
Grace
Garten
Jas. Hillyard
Lakin
Ranas
C. E. Holtam
Frank Holtam
Ren
Harley Northrup
Mount Ayr
Matel Jones
Harley
Kellerton
Armerican School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
R.A. Bolton
Bolton
Presbyterian Church
Tie
Spirit Lake
Effie
Seffy
Josephine Turck Baker
Shafi
Wilk
Century Dictionan
Sewie
Evanston
Colorado
America
Denver
Colorado Springs
Puelo
Glenwood Springs
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Seattle
Victoria
Vancouver
Yellowstone Park
Mammoth Hot Springs
Park
Michigan
Canada
St., Lawrence Rner
Adirondack Mts
New England
New York City
Boston
Salt Lake City
Utah
S. D
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Big Horn Basin
D.ciem Deaver
Landseekers’ Information Bureau
Onaha
Wvyo
Yellowstone Valley
Mont
Reuben
Carter Bro’s
J. Carter
Miles Xnervine
Miles
Nervine
Jas. H. Sanders
Rockaway
N. J
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Poston & Goodrich
Home State Bank
Geo. McCulloch
M.D. HT. Smith
M.D. McCulloch & Smith
Dr. McCulloch
Dr Smarth
L. S Shepherd Shoemaker
Opera House
Hamelton, Iowa
Herbert Park
Bert McCulloch
Geo. Cox
James Porter
Wm. Hobden
James Alexander
John Ulnch
J. Herbert Park
A.C. Jarvis
Spark
W. J
Taylor
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