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Newspaper

Humeston New Era

Location

Humeston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1916

Page

8

Wayne County Board Awards Bridge and Culvert Contract

Wayne County Iowa auditors office notes adjourned April session with all supervisors present. Akin & Flutter of Corning Iowa awarded contract for three I beam bridges and two concrete box culverts at 7219 dollars. Board approved numerous road work and county home expenses totaling over 1200 dollars, with claims from multiple townships and residents.

Corydon Iowa Board of Supervisors Akin & Flutter Corning Appanoose County Allerton Implement Co Wee Cherryholmes Doze L. K. Asses Humeston Emerson Brantingham Co Ojeda Elder Mary Relief Edwards Francis Frame J. L Wright Township Fisher Chas Fairbank Morse Co Moise County Garton W. P Clay Township Gibbs Wm Guthrie Hueto County Green J. H Hickerson Harry Hinghlif Town of Corydon Court House Weist Treary Bragg & Son Union Township Bettis R Briggs F. M Byrum J. B Barnett Mitchell Harley County Home Munden Frank Massey A L BO Morris Joe Matt Parrott Sons Comcise Court House Mead A. G. Clerk Benton Township Niday Bay Noble Bros Oil Person Township Ockerman D.F Ockerman D. C Phillips John Ross E. W Ruby G. M Rea E. A Scott J. A Chandler Shriver Everett Standard Ol Co Sharp O. D J. A Thomas H. B Town of Allerton Board of Whitley J. W P. m Winger Fannie Dave Carter Wilkie John Woolls Lloyd Wayne County Democrat Austin I Barr Win Baldwin EB. K

No Such Word as Fail For An Atchison Man

An Atchison man who never accepted failure died recently at a married son’s home. Once ambitious and hopeful of the presidency, he faced repeated defeats in elections and failed ventures in business. Despite years of poverty and dependence, he died content, believing he would enter pearly gates to join loved ones awaiting him with harps and jeweled crowns. His outlook stood in sharp contrast to his penniless end as reported by the Atchison Globe.

Atchison

Pa and Son Debate Alchemists in Modern Era

The old philosopher explains alchemists sought to turn base metals into gold. The son asks if any exist today, and the father replies the modern alchemist seeks substitutes for gasoline.

Outcry Over Germs in Tears and Kisses Sparks Debate

A humorous exchange laments discoveries of germs in tears and in kisses. Hazel voices concern that such findings threaten the pleasures of life for women, while others react with dismayed humor about the digression.

Aimes Hazel

Is Percy Pinkweek Really So Effeminate

A brief quip questions Percy Pinkweek's behavior noting he only attends the club on ladies nights. The exchange suggests gossip about his manners and social life in a tongue in cheek tone.

Percy Pinkweek

An Up-to-Date Smile Amid Modern War Fare

A reader recalls a remark on the grim costs of contemporary warfare, noting how the speaker shuddered with speed and intensity, his reaction described as flickering like a movie. The vivid image underscores wartime anxiety and the grotesque spectacle of conflict.

Want Ads Hint at Personal Intrigue in Court Talk

The note hints at social intrigue with Ethel-Mamma favoring Jack and Fanny mistaking her for someone else during a night, as observed by a judge. The item references weekly want ads and suggests gossip tone rather than a full incident.

Ethel Jack Fanny

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