Band Organized See Forey Band Rendering Sweet Music
A town hall meeting last week formed a local band with about twenty members aimed at regular practices. Harry Hines leads as conductor with LE Sr as business manager and A D McGuire as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forey
Himeston
Harry Hines
LE. 1. Sr See'y
Treus
A. D. McGuire
Charley Hunmeston
Ralph Ring
Mr. Hines
Hamexton
Sumery
Towa Thi
P. E. O s Install Officers at March Meeting
At the P. E. O s regular meeting on March 17 new officers were installed for the year. Names include Vice President Miss Flora Clawson and Treasurer Mrs. Cora Sui. Delegates to the Cedar Rapids state convention in May named Mrs. Loudene Humeston and Miss Mabel Hinchhif with alternates. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Clawson
Ree. Lee
Maria McGuire
Cor. Lee
Olfie Barker
Treas
Mire
Cora Sui Chap
Jennie McKibben
Elsie Newll
Mabel Hinchhid
Cedar Rapids
Loudene Humeston
Mabel Hinchhif
Ollie Barker
Mary Putnam
People’s Ticket Nominated In Town Election
During the past week another town ticket was fled by petition with BR. C. Hutchinson W. B. Buck and R. L. Bott as councilmen F. T. McRibben as treasurer D. P. Goodrich who heads the Citizens ticket for mayor and L. M. Stanton for assessor were endorsed It was named the People s Ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. C. Hutchinson
W. B. Buck
R. L. Bott
F. T. McRibben
D. P. Goodrich
Citizens Ticket
L. M. Stanton
People’s
A Delightful Evening by the Queen Esthers
The Queen Esthers hosted their monthly social at the Garton home last Friday with Grace, Stela, Faye Garton, and Olive McNay as hosts. Guests played games, enjoyed vocal and instrumental solos, and refreshments, with the hosts praised as royal entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esthers
Garton Hone
Grace
Stela
Faye Garton
Olive McNay
Allerton Man Wins Freshman Oratorical Title at Town Univ
Glenn E. Cunningham of Allerton won the freshman oratorical contest at Town University with a eulogy of Nathan Hale. Friends in Wayne County cheer his success. Cary LeRayWare escorted by Sheriff Merrick to Fort Marmy where Ware faces a five year term, likely three and a half served, last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn E. Cunningham
Allerton
Town University
Nathan Hale
Cunningham
Wayne County
Aken
Cary LeRay Ware
Fort Mar
Sheriff Merrick
Ware
Buy Seed Corn Near Home
Agricultural guidance urges selecting seed corn adapted to local conditions. Experts warn that corn thrives best with seed from nearby, as distant seed may struggle to acclimate and reduce yields over time.
The Right Kind of a Man in Our Town
A nostalgic portrait extols a local man as the town’s best citizen. He greets strangers, defends the town, supports public projects, and speaks well of the community at home and abroad. The piece urges others to emulate him for a year to spark progress and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Fe
Bronze Button Promise at G A R Reunion
At a Washington reunion on Washington's Birthday Commander-in-chief Burton praised the bronze button of the Grand Army of the Republic. He said wealth and honors from history cannot buy the symbol worn by the veterans, unity and service encapsulated by the G A R badge.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Burton
G. A.B
Washington, D. C
Washington
Rockefeller
Carnegie
Cardinal Gibbons
Roosevelt
Smallest Locomotive in the World
A tiny marvel built by an American craftsman weighs twelve grains and fills with three drops of water. It fits inside a thimble, uses 140 pieces, and 52 screws. The piston stroke is one twelfth inch and its diameter under one ninth inch yet it runs with surprising power.
Caled to Order at President Sinclair's Session
Opening program includes Hameston Orchestra, Ode, Prayer by Chaplain Riggie, Welcome by Mayor, male quartet Ausie, and responses by McCoy. Minutes, secretary reports, bills read, locating next convention, election of officers. Address by Dr Geo McCutloch on why we are vidi Fellows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ‘T. Sinclair
Hameston Orchestra
J. T. Riggiet
J. N. McCoy
Secr
de. Geo. McCutloch
Tolbert MacRae in Recital at Drake Conservatory
Des Moines-based Tolbert MacRae, a former Hameston boy, appears to showcase a baritone voice in the Drake Conservatory of Music faculty recital held at the Drake auditorium Monday evening. The note mentions two complimentary tickets received with the courtesy of MacRae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolbert MacRae
Des Moines
Drake Conservatory of Music
Drake Auditorium
MacRae
Hameston
Horses Bought At Humeston By Chicago Buyer
Harry Gill, a Chicago horse buyer, paid farmers near Humeston about 9000 through Humeston State Bank for fifty seven head of horses averaging roughly 149 each. Gill plans regular visits, praised as an excellent buyer and town roads are highlighted as key to regional prosperity and road funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gill
Chicago
Humeston
Tacoma Ledger
Jfor
Big Advertisers Signal Stronger Business Outlook
A Bulletin column notes that major national firms such as National Biscuit and Lydia Pinkham Medicine are increasing advertising spend next year. Dry goods advertisers follow suit, reflecting confidence in renewed activity and the public pulse. The piece urges boosters to support business rather than complain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ines
National Biscuit Company
Lydia Pinkham Medicine Company
Getta
Anderson
Ind
Bulletin
Back to the Farm as City Dwellers Flee for New West
The Mar shalltown Fimes Republican notes an unprecedented rush for excursion rail fares from cities to western lands since last fall’s panic. Thousands displaced by industrial depression head to Eldorados of the newer west and others sell urban homes to move to prairie farms. Production shifts from factories to farms as food prices rise and bank panics ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wear
Marshalltown
War on Weeds Promises Iowa State Lead in Seed Purity
The Hawkeye notes Iowa State Agricultural College again leads in weed control and pure seed advocacy. The dairy commissioner pushes strict seed purity to curb weed proliferation and protect farmers from adulterated seed. The piece muses on possible future legal reforms and a shift back to rural life, envisioning weed farming as a profitable venture for city dwellers with harvesting help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Agricultural College
Wen
Iowa
Hawkeye
Winkele Wall
Ermer
Towa
Gion
The Evidence of Progress Bailey in the Britt Tribune
The article reflects on progress in sheep shearing from forty years ago to modern times. It notes that old days saw twenty five sheep per day per shearer, while today Montana ranchers using electric clippers shear 150 to 174 sheep daily with no skin nicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Britt Tribune
Montana
Sioux City Journal Snap Shots
A collection of wry aphorisms and social observations on human foibles and daily life. Reflections touch on vanity, honesty, pride, economy, and pecking order as common people navigate work, love, and propriety. Each line offers a compact, period voice glimpse into ordinary concerns and self awareness.
Moves to Nebraska After Auction Sale of Jivery Stock
J L Waggerby sold his Jivery stock at auction last Saturday afternoon and plans to move his family to western Nebraska this week to make their home. C E Hollam of Lacona who bought the Waggerby barn will install new equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Waggerby
Nebraska
C. E. Hollam
Lacona
B. J. Brown
Corydon
J. M. Taylor
Eugene Shepard
St. Paul
Twenty Years Ago News From Chariton Area
Twenty years ago reports from Chariton and Humeston describe illness, travel, and local events. Notables include delegates S H Moore and plans for a Hannibal to Sioux City railroad with a proposed normal school at Humeston. A reading room opened at the school, and citizens raised funds to support the project.
Lady Elected President at Chariton School Board
Mrs Kate Penick was elected president at a Chariton school board meeting marking the first time a woman has held the post in the district. The Herald notes the introduction of women on the board has been a decided success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chari‘ton
Kate Penick
Chariton
Herald
Good Wholesome Entertainment At The Wayside Inn
A four act pastoral drama was staged at the Opera House on Thursday evening drawing a fair sized audience. John M. Miller portrayed Almer Fairfax a standlord of the Wayside Inn with an excellent supporting cast. The production boasted careful staging and costumes and a ten person troupe with a notable band and orchestra. They then traveled to Garden Grove for a Friday engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayside Inn
Opera House
John M. Miller
Almer Fairfax
Garden Grove
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Renal Lorge
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Muasic
Haumeston Orchestra
Seymour Lodge
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W. MM. Rankin
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WH. Henderson
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