Local notes from Humeston and surrounding towns
Esther and Ruth Lowe of Humeston visit Whitebreast township with grandmother Mrs W E Douglass. Miss Flora Clawson leaves Alerton to teach in McGregor. For sale a fine two year old Hereford bull, priced if taken soon. Various visits and births noted as well as church events and road care advice from the Register and Farmer. District Epworth League convention report from Chariton with attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther and
Ruth Lowe
Hum‘eston
Whitebreast ‘Township
W. E. Douglass
Chariton Herald
Flora Clawson
Alerton
Sehants
McGregor
John Bowman
Woody Brown
Jas. A. Ross
Mount Pleasant
J. E. Phillips
Robert Middlebrook
John Conner
BR. C. Hutchinson
J. Dye
Tulare
California
Fort Madison
RB. Walker
Bernice McCloughan
Louise Coulter
Allerton
Chariton
D. J. Shenton
Russell
Keokuk
Lovett-Wright
Irene
Ruth Maxwell
Humeston
Vos. M. A. Phillips
Tom
Epworth League
Winnie Hickson
Hilmeston
Corydon
Miriam Ross
Frances Farquhar
Leona
Leota Dunn
Oscar Smith
Lawrence Dunn
The
Methodist Church
Local Overflow Social Notes and Small Business Ads
Local column records multiple town visits trade and family events. Individuals named include Kirby Sires Cox McGuire Parker Belt Hart Crawford Neighbor Beakler and others. Mentions include travel to Corydon Allerton Des Moines Humeston Mount Vernon and Houston Texas with notices of improving injuries and business promotions.
Card of Thanks and Local Notices
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for help after Mr. Lowe's severe accident. Mentions Mrs. F Q Lowe and thanks Dr. and Mrs. Smith. Also lists short notes on visits and births including Miss Pearl Fristoe trip to Atlantic, Nona Frisby trip to Humeston, Mrs. Lester Morrell visiting Corydon, Carter couple near Corydon with baby born June 14, and attendance at Rebekah convention in Corydon. Also mentions Rev H G Pittenger visit from Allerton and local tradesman D Gerdes in Humeston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo McGuire
Afferton
D. C. Beek
J. M. Taylor
Mary
Des Moines
T. Abuy
Sinclair
Houston
Texas
Hutchinson & Son
Gus Hughes
Guy of
Corydon
C. L. Hart
Nona Frisby
Humeston
Maud Martz
Chariton
Lester Morrell
J. H. Bone
A. E. Carter
Mesdames
J. F. Ault
Henry Middlebrook
Rebekah
Lowe
Richman township and Humeston school boards meet July 1
The Richman township school district board will hold its annual meeting in the town hall on Wednesday July 1 at 2 50 PM for business. The Humeston Independent district board will hold its regular meeting July 1 at 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richman Township
Humeston Independent District
Summer Arrives, Yet Citizens Say Summer Started Earlier
The article notes Sunday June 21 as the summer solstice and first day of summer per calendars, while residents on the street insist summer began Thursday, suggesting the season arrived three days earlier than official calendars indicate.
Wants a Husband Nauvoo Rustler notice appeal
A widow in Keokuk asks the Rustler editor to publish a notice seeking a husband. She describes herself as 38, able to cook and clean, plays the accordion, has had two husbands who are deceased, and seeks a steady partner over 120 years old, with no dentist bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nauvoo
Keokuk
Rustler
To Grow Potatoes Like Tomatoes in Connecticut
Dwight Wheeler of Connecticut has reportedly developed a potato that requires no cooking and grows like a tomato. If confirmed, the invention could revolutionize home gardening and boost the canning industry by enabling easier preservation of Irish potatoes, overcoming past costly failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Wheeler
Connecticut
Church Services and Bible School Notice
The Church of Christ announces Bible school at 10:00 a m morning worship at 11 sharp. Evening worship follows at 8:00. Ladies aid society meets every Thursday at 2:30 p m. C W B M gathering on the second Lord's Day of each month at 3:00. A cordial welcome to all. R H Heicke minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Ladies’ Aid Society
R.H. Heicke
Coal and Wood Offer From W J S Taylor
An advertisement invites readers to order coal and wood from W J S Taylor, detailing available fuels and contact options for delivery or pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. S. Taylor
Notice to Hunters On Premises Prohibition
Notice to hunters forbids any person from bringing a dog or gun onto premises owned or controlled by the company. Names listed include J. O. Ables Henry Williams Frank Williams and others. New York Times quote about equality is included in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Ables
Henry Weliams
Frank Williams
ALE
Swim
D. S. Moore
Griswore Bros
J. C. Prick Tos Gress
W. ON. Grogs
Excursions Offer Broad Summer Travel Rates Across Regions
J B Sullivan agent offers extensive excursion rates for summer travel to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs and cheaper trips to Michigan Canada St Lawrence Adirondacks New England with June 19 20 specials via New York City to Boston Plus homeseekers excursions led by D Clem Deaver to irrigated lands in Big Horn Basin Wyoming and Yellowstone Valley Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
Pacific Coast
Michigan
Canada
St. Lawrence River
Adirondack Mts
New England
New York City
Boston
D.clem Deaver
Landseekers’ Information Bureau
Omaha
Big Horn Basin
Wyo
Yellowstone Valley
Mont
J. B. Sullivan
Ag’t
Horses Added to Stable at Humeston Saleable Colts Promised
The stable adds two ton horses a Percheron and a Belgian plus Shire Romulus Mambrino Kirkwood and Columbus French Draft. Prices range from 8 to 12.50 with insured healthy colts. Sale at A F Place residence near the schoolhouse Humeston phone 144.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spark
Columbus
Billy Fox
A. F. Place
Humeston
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. King
S. H. Moore
W. T. Moore
Humeston State Bank
H. Moore
Ed. Willams
Samuel Williams
J. L. Remington
John McKibben
J. N. Norton
Iver Esstofias
L. Humphrey, Jr
Hawkeye Lumber Yard
Coae Postofice Department
New Era Printery
Helen Mendenhall
Nelse Mendenhall
Jus. A. Ross
Garden Grove
Goodsell
Gus’ Spensler
Alva Garton
A. K. Atchingon
Epworth
A. P. Kirby
G. A. Sires
Derby
Geo. W. Cox
Moser Bros
C. L. Steiner
J. F. McGuire
Leroy
Pete Patton
F. O. Lowe
E. &. Rinard
B. A. Belt
Lewisburg
Tinmeston
L. E. Hart
Washington Township
Ash Parker
Mount Vernon
Ed McConnaugh
Dr. Mosher
Rudolph Clark
Ross Smith
al Wright
Hugh Crawford
Adel
W. E. Crawford
Mrs. Jay
D. P. Goodrich
Miss Pearl Fristoe
Atlantic
Mrs
Homer Stone
D. Gerdes
Clay Townships
H. G. Pittenger
Methodist Church At
DR. Culmsee
Over Home Bank
Hamelton
John Myers
William Yates
Missouri
Church of Christ
New York
Via
Colorado
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Seattle
Victoria
Vancouver
Yellowstone Park
Mammoth Hot Springs
Park
Salt Lake City
Utah
Hot Springs
5. D
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Mambrino Kirkwood
Stanwood Spot
Mambino Abdallah
Nethe
Tom Kirkwood
Miles
Poston & Goodrich
Home State Bank
Geo. McCulloch
M.D. H.T. Smith
M.D. McCulloch & Smith
Dr. McCulloch
Dr. Smith
L. S Shepherd Shoemaker
Opera House
Hamelton, Iowa
J. Herbert Park
Bert McCulloch
Geo. Cox
James Porter
Wm. Hobden
James Alexander
John Ulrich
A.C. Jarvis
Josephine Turck Baker
Evanston
L. M. Stanton
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