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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
1
Frigid Friday November 13 brought the season’s first snowfall, with light flurries earlier and more on Saturday. Children enjoyed sledding as farmers race the weather to finish corn gathering. Historical records show varied first snow dates and notable November snows, including heavy falls in 1893 and late starts in other years.
The text meditates on November as a time for reflection on past and future. It describes seasonal cycles from spring's verdure to autumn's display, celebrates summer abundance, and laments frost's damage before awaiting spring as renewal. It frames death and rebirth as central life lessons and notes blessings amid sorrow.
The Decatur County Farmers Institute will be held in Leon on December 3 4 and 5 with three speakers from the state college at Ames addressing agricultural topics. A corn contest and stock show may join the program. The Leon Commercial Club will award prizes for the best five mile road stretches led from Leon. Teachers of the county meet concurrently with the institute.
The Epworth League social at the home of Mr and Mrs Nick Kupper drew a merry crowd on Tuesday evening November 2. Members of Elsie Newell's Sunday school class organized the entertainment and invited a Spinsters Tea. A fun program featured girls Leta Dunn Della Reynolds Clara Clark Bess Latimer Ida Kipper Frost Guinn Susie Davis Ruby Dosky and Mary Monroe in ancient costumes followed by games and a cat bank prize. Taft was elected president by a ten vote margin. Delegates Oscar Smith and Winnie Hickson were chosen for the Des Moines state convention. Lucas County bought two cement culvert making machines to cut county bridge costs and enable larger drainage work.
Ole Swanson, a Swedish farm hand near Lake City, claims he can husk more corn in twelve hours than any man. He husked 141 bushels on November 4 and repeated the feat on November 5 in eleven hours, ten minutes faster than the day before, and he seeks a competition for the state championship.
A community note requests help from readers to report visits and events to the New Era, No. 29, so friends may enjoy the news. It thanks readers in advance and encourages anyone with a good story to inform the editor, promising collective appreciation.
The Pella Chronicle urges homeowners to inspect stove pipes and flues before winter as nearly half of house fires start from defective flues. The notice emphasizes proactive checks to prevent stove-related fires and promote safe heating practices.
Twenty years ago notes from Goshen include visits by W E Dennis and W H Kahler moving in, J J atwater返回 from Chinois, James Hall shipping stock to Chicago, J M Belt and Mrs Storey visiting, Dr H H Gantz visiting his brother, Casteel moving to Summer Street, engagement of Mr D R Davis to Miss Addie Dailey, and a Methodist social with an oyster supper at the Opera House.
Corydon Times Republican lists campaign expenses filed with county authorities. Republicans show totals for M. J. Evans 530.40, A. M. Moore 23.50, Mell Real 98.83, A. G. Dotts 120.90, R. E. Sallman 118.69, W. P. Allred 65.00, J. W. Day 122.15, E. Glover 228.96, H. P. Chrisman 106.03, R. E. Guinn 107.40, W. E. Jones 38.15, M. Jane Reddick 68.05, John Morrison Jr 107.59, F. L. Miller 142.00, F. B. Selby 79.36, John Hoschar 18.86, Harry E. Morrett 79.73, Prohibition entries show Becketn regions 1.00, J. S. Whitaker.
Mrs. D. P. Northrup entertained her Sunday school class at her home Friday evening. All members attended except one absent due to illness. The program included games and question answering, with refreshments served.
The Lamoni poultry show and corn exhibit will run December 9 to 12, following the Humeston show. Breeders in the region plan to display birds at Lamoni and Corydon, with many exhibitors entering both events.
In Washington a girl taking vocal lessons causes neighbors to fear the mother’s heart trouble due to dramatic breathing and cavorting in the house. In Allerton eight miles from town J H Jaquis suffered sudden limb weakness while out of his buggy, later diagnosed as muscle contraction. he hopes for a quick recovery.
A Paris Missouri reader quotes a remark that a crying boy kept from school deserves investigation, highlighting concerns about education access and welfare. The item presents a social critique attributed to the Appeal in Paris.
Eda Aven won the top cash prize of 825 from the Leroy Garden Grove Corn Club for the highest yield per acre this year. A. H. Meller earned 15 for second with 8 bushels 15 pounds per acre, and A C Baker 10 for third with 73 bushels per acre. The club, comprised of 25 farmers, had six contestants measure for prizes.
Miss Lou Riggle requests correction of the New Era report that claimed she visited Chariton on Sunday. She states she did not travel there to visit friends but attended revival meetings instead.
In Humeston and surrounding area, the New Era reports on community events, school notes, and everyday life. Neighbors are encouraged to share updates, with brief notices spell out activities, meetings, and small-town milestones shaping the week.
An interesting letter from Miss Alvina Robinson at Rangoon Burma was received yesterday and will be published next week.
The Homestead urges farmers to till ruts in fall to keep roads usable through winter. It notes drag use prevents road damage, saves on harness wear, and allows winter road use, while acknowledging volunteer effort may be limited as freezing approaches.
The Tama Herald lists nine categories of men who harm a town by opposing improvements and deterring progress. It condemns those who disparage strangers, avoid advertising, mistrust public-spirited people, shun hospitality, envy others’ success, block movements not started by themselves, stall when outsiders speak, and oppose public projects unless they benefit personally.
Milan MecCailoch, Iowa State graduate and law student in Ch, named head of the new Department of Farm Crops Management at Ames. Appointment follows strong recommendations from C. F. Curtiss and M. N. Bowhan and is hailed as a well merited distinction. Department opens for active work July 1, 199.
The Appanoose Wayne County Medical Society held its fourteenth semi annual meeting Thursday with Dr. Smith presenting a paper on Periton. Dr. Hinkle of Harvard presided and Dr Sollentarger of Corsdon served as secretary. A new organization is formed in each county and the society plans to attend the state convention in May.
Joe Evans aged 72 died suddenly last Monday at Lorimer where he and his son Fred and families had recently moved to run a furniture business. He had been a resident of Alishon for 35 years.
The Corydon Poultry Breeders Association announces its second annual exhibition in Corydon Auditorium from December 14 to 19. A large list of leash and special premiums will be awarded to exhibitors.
The Juniors with help from tenth and twelfth graders presented a dramatized Marner at the Opera House Saturday evening. Butler Sullivan led the cast as Silas Marner with strong support from Leo Thomas Dunstan Cags and others. Misses Michau Russ Myrtle Clark and several performers provided musical numbers and recitations, earning praise. Cast list includes Squire Cass Henry Hasbrouck Godfrey Cass and more, with hopeful notes for future productions.
A Lovilla Press reflection extols usefulness in youths as a core value for family support. It asserts a useful boy demonstrates industry, intelligence, and conscientiousness, drawing employer trust, promotion, and eventual distinction as he grows into a man. Emphasis lies on diligence and responsible conduct guiding career advancement.
The M E church resumes Sunday night sermons on The Training of Twelve with topics including Fishers of Men First Lessons in Discipleship First Attempts at Evangelism The Galilean Crisis Disciples Tested Training in Temper Lessons on the Cross Alone Yet not Alone Lessons on the Departed Christ Penitence Graduation in the school of Christ.
Fred Raymonds Master Play Old Arkansaw features at the Opera House Thursday evening December 10. The production includes numerous specialties and musical numbers woven into the action of the play.
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