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Humeston New Era

Location

Humeston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1906

Page

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Death's Harvest Charles A Buchanan Dies in Humeston

Charles A. Buchanan an old resident of Lucas and Keokuk counties Iowa died Tuesday at 2 30 a m at his son's home in Humeston after about four years of ill health and a recent paralytic attack He was born near Terre Haute Indiana on April 1 1836 and moved across Iowa settling in Lucas Keokuk and Wayne counties before ending in Cambria and Humeston He married Emaline Davis in Lancaster in 186? Eight children were born to the union five survive: James of Leroy C E of Humeston J R of Leon Vivian and Mrs Ona Stevens of Humeston Funeral services were at the Christian church conducted by Rev G B Brown with burial in Cambria cemetery The community offers sympathy to the family

Charles A. Buchanan C. E. Buchanan Terra Haute Indiana Lucas County Towa Keokuk County New York Wayne County Cambria Humeston Emaline Davis Lancaster James Leroy C. E J. R Leon Vivian Ona Stevens Buchanan Christain G. B. Brown

Elizabeth Franklin Hines obituary from Davis City to Minneapolis

Elizabeth Franklin Hines, born January 26, 1873 in Davis City, Iowa, died November 9, 1906, at her home in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She married Allen Hines on November 26, 1897, leaving a husband, a six month old son, a deceased daughter, her mother, three sisters, three brothers, and many relatives. A devoted M E church member, she bade friends farewell with a smile, served as her family’s main support, and was revered as a loving daughter and wife who will be deeply missed.

M. E. Church Lizzie

Mrs Gustafson dies at 75 in Burlington home

Mrs Louise Gustafson mother of Mrs Heck Sanford and Miss Josephine Gustafson died peacefully at her Burlington home Wednesday after a five week illness. She was 75. Funeral services were held Friday and she rests beside her husband who died in 1896.

Louise Gustafson Heck Sanford Josephine Gustafson Burlington Josie

Thanksgiving Message From New Era Paper

The New Era thanks readers for support during the Thanksgiving season and recalls the paper’s near destruction by fire a year ago at Reims. It notes readers helped the paper rise from the ashes larger and better, expressing gratitude for genuine friendship and encouragement.

Tonia Reims

Thanksgiving Services At Christian Church

Union Thanksgiving services will be held tomorrow evening at the Christian church with Rev. Perry of the Baptist church delivering the sermon. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend. A letter from Ruf Wem of Sparks Nevada notes its gold prospects and future prominence. Des Moines hosts the annual Farmers Institute December 11 and 12 with related meetings and a corn show offering liberal premiums. A rate of one and one third to Des Moines on the certificate plan is offered for farmers attending.

Union The Christian Church Perry the Baptist Church Wem. Ruf Sparks Nevada Ruf State Farmer's Institute Department of Agricultuure Capitol Building Des Moines Corn Belt iMeat Producers Association State Horticulture Society Town Park and Forestry Association P. G.holden

Food Inspector Visited Chariton On Pure Food Law

J C Tate of Des Moines State pure food inspector spoke to about twenty Chariton retailers at the Nexall Club about the new state pure food law now in effect. He listed tabooed foods, warned against fraudulent preservatives, and urged proper labeling of substitutes, noting scarce maple syrup and changes in common coffee purchases.

J.C. Tate Des Moines Charl_ton Wendesday Nexall Club Tate Patriot

Billy Hall May Break in Again

Billy Hall the famed horse market figure appears to return to show business. He travels to Peru Indiana to negotiate with Wallace shows while brother L J Hall heads to the Far East to buy elephants for the venture. A 40 by 150 foot animal barn is planned at Lancaster Missouri to house various show animals. Western railroads move away from land agent free transport amid interstate commission rulings. The Burlington route is rebranding as the Great Northern system, with extensive repainting, signage, and timetable changes planned across depots and structures.

Billy Hall Billy Hal Towa Peru Ind Wallace L. J. Hall South Africa Dily Hall Fast Indies

Aunt Jemima Flour Daily Output Promoted

An ad claims 100000 packages daily of Aunt Jemima pan cake flour made from wheat corn and rice. It touts health and nutrition and prices at ten cents. The promotion features Two Macs for the best food stuffs.

To Build up a Town and Civic Responsibility

The piece argues that town growth mirrors individual progress and hinges on business leaders investing in local welfare. It stresses that material wealth links to townwide well being and that neglecting communal opportunity harms both public good and personal fortunes.

Local trade scuffle hints at price wars and wage hikes

Amid chatter of fair prices and boosted wages, reports indicate a broad push by railroads and corporations to lift employee pay by up to ten percent. The talk spreads to grocers and retailers as major firms announce raises, with eastern lines and Western roads expected to follow. Affected workers could gain yearly increases totaling millions, reshaping local purchasing power. The note closes with condolences from a widow and family for a departed husband and father.

Powaer Ty Rathewds Newsis Railrad Commission Hilago Railroad IAL Ameren Express Company Standard of Company

Farmers Short Course in Stock Judging at Iowa State College

The Animal Husbandry Department at Iowa State College offers its seventh winter Stock Judging Short Course from December 1906 to January 1907. It includes livestock judging across horses cattle sheep and swine plus feeding breeding veterinary topics and related courses. Entrance fees are 3.90 for town residents and 5.40 for out of state, with options to join grain judging or horticultural tracks. For details contact the Animal Husbandry Department Ames Iowa.

Iowa State College Moe United States Ames Iowa

Excellent Breakfast at The Two Maes on Seco Street

An old fashioned breakfast featured at The Two Maes grocers on Seco Street. Enjoyed offerings include buckwheat cakes, maple syrup, and good coffee as part of a hearty morning meal. The cafe-style grocer presents a inviting scene with cakes and breakfast staples.

Two Maes Seco Street

At a Bargain. An Enterprise Corn Sheller

Levi Williams offers a secondhand corn sheller in good condition for sale or trade at a bargain price.

Levi Williams

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DEATH Mrs. Allen Hines Louise Giusia “Sor Farmers Institute AH Western Railroads Western Trunk Line Practicef i Interstate Commerce Comission Mississippi River Burlington Railroad J. J. Hib Chet Five Ueu Waa Etd Sredboas Pierchaddie Dais Dee Mere Nancy Waltham Elgin Hamilton Betsy Ross F. E. Farr & CO J. L. Taylor WSPAL
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