Will Hobden retires from Humeston dray business after decades
Will Hobden, who has delivered express and freight in Humeston for decades, sells his stake to partner George Linton and retires on March 1. Beloved by local business houses, he plans a well earned rest and many friends wish him the best. The paper also notes a Citizens Ticket slate for town officers led by D. P. Goodrich, with W. W. Hobden as a councilman candidate, and reports on high school athletic association practices and new equipment. Harry Chrisman of Promise City announces candidacy for district court clerk as a Republican.
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Will Hobden
George Linton
Will
Humeston
Nauy
Harry Chrisman
Promise City
Chrisman
Drake University
Des Moines
Warne Country
The Doctor Won t Go
The article recounts a comic mix up where Dr Culmsee is told a man from Oskaloosa wants to speak with him about copyright trouble over a play. A misinterpreted call leads to a bluff about a court date, the doctor bravely promises to appear, and Farr is later revealed as the actual instigator, sparking local bets and laughter.
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Culmsee
J. L. Taylor
Farr & Co
Oklaloosa
Dr. Culinsee
David Harwn
Elid
Thiad
Themi
Oskatoosa
F. E. Farr
Farr
Humphrey
Doctor
Oskaloosa
One Price Store in Kalamazoo Features J L Taylor Jewelry
Kalamazoo Michigan hosts J L Taylor a jeweler at the one price store offering value and selection for customers seeking everyday accessories and gifts.
Will Test Seed Corn At Ames College Agronomy Test
The Agronomy Department of Town State College at Ames will test farmers seed corn again this year and invites samples. Select one hundred average ears, cut two kernels from two inches from each end, and mail in a secure package to the Agronomy Department Ames Iowa. Testing is free and names will not be made public. Include name, post office address, and county for prompt reply.
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Agronomy Department
Town State College
Ames
Amez
Iowa
Feil into a Well On Darrah Farm Accident
Marion Miller fell about twenty five feet from a ladder tied to a rope while working a well on Mr. Darrah's farm east of town. He was removed from the bottom, found severely injured, and is gradually improving.
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Marion Miller
Mr. Darrah
Ladas
Mr. Miller
Remedy for Standard Oil and denevated alcohol
A historical note discusses a method to extract deneved alcohol from corn, claiming it could greatly boost corn crop value if exempt from internal revenue duty. It questions the tax on such alcohol, describes its fiery nature, asserts no intoxicating properties, and argues it could generate heat or steam as effectively as coal oil. The text asserts a simple, inexpensive process could yield two gallons from one bushel, undermining the oil trust.
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Internal Revenue
Oil Trust
King-Perkins Company at the Opera House Friday
The King-Perkins Company returns to the Opera House on Friday March 30 with a comedy drama. Frank J. King leads a capable cast in a production titled A Homespun Heart promising unusually strong entertainment for theatre goers.
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Opera House
Frank J. King
Post Office Rules Target Card Party Prize Winners
Town newspapers faced mail exclusion under gambling rules for reporting winners of prizes at euchre and whist parties. One paper halted presses to remove a line naming a cut glass pitcher prize, highlighting compliance concerns over prize mentions in local gaming events.
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Post Office Department
The Two Macs You Don't Need to Boil Clothes
Galvanic will do the work without boiling and save your clothes time labor and fuel. A smaller amount of Galvanic this wonderful soap demonstrated. Learn its merits. It's The Two Macs when you want good fresh
Litter and domestic strife in a house of care
A neighbor responds to why a wife tolerates a messy home. The letters blend moral burden with nostalgic sentiment, arguing that the lure of home offers refuge for a weary man despite clutter. The speaker laments the moral degradation implied by careless behavior within domestic spaces.
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Miy Jo
Pure Food Bill Push in Congress, Calls for Enforcement
The Ringgold Record notes strong support for the federal pure food bill now before the United States Senate. It predicts the governor will sign when enacted and enforcement will spread nationwide, arguing the issue has long been demanded and that U.S. foodstuffs have been trifled with. It laments delays and urges swift passage to lead the country, stating the nation lags behind Europe.
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Senate
House
United States Senate
Congress
Ringgold
The Busy Hens in the Egg Trade Decline
The hens are breaking up in business with thousands of cold storage men in cities facing a market drop. Good weather yields fresh eggs sold to market at prices forcing cold storage firms to unload parked eggs cheaply, as few buyers remain outside cheap eating houses. Fresh eggs now sell for less than a cent each, long below typical prices.
Editor Appeals for Help in Child Abduction Case
An appeal by a Dr S L of Seelasville seeks aid in locating his six year old son Tad who was stolen and red. The editor notes a one year search in Indiana and requests information leading to the boy’s return. Dr Burers offers a 300 reward. authorities suspect the child may be with traveling junk dealers or a wandering band using him for begging along town routes rather than gypsies.
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Dr. Burers
United States
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Harrie Beer
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Rosa McCunnoen
Feil
King-Perkins Company
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Humeston, Iowa
Wayne Co
John W. Fisher
Kansas
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Alva Humeston
S. H. Moore
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Samuel Williams
J. L. Remington
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J. N. Norton
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J. W. McCoy & Co
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