The Hickling Curse Follows Young Billy and Emma McClintock
Emma McClintock hosts William Darling Shepherd in the Calumet avenue mansion as illness death and family doom unfold. Mary's sudden pneumonia and Mrs Nelson’s fatal plunge amid the McClintock fortune deepen tensions while Julia Graf and Dr Oscar Olson enter the evolving drama.
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Calumet Avenue
Hickling-McClintock
Emma McClintock
Julia
Emma
William
Juliet Bohmie
Adolph Graf
McClintocks
William Shepherd
Texas
Olson
Anna Beckford
Anna Anderson
Billy
McClintock
Shepherd
Oscar Olson
St. Mary’s
Kaw
Hicklings
MceClintocks
Hickling
Short Smiles Camouflage Jaggles
A light feature notes how travelers disguise their luggage with camouflage patterns and foreign labels, sparking discussion on whether such tactics hide belongings or simply reveal travel habits. The item reflects quirky keepsakes and evolving airport fashion vibes.
Left Daddy Gasping in Clash Over Daughter Kiss
A heated confrontation unfolds as a father berates a man who kissed his daughter. The exchange ends with a defiant reply that tastes differ and asserts personal autonomy. No injuries reported.
Mean Trick Stude J a pass in exams
A student recalls a mean trick during exams where another student nearly passed but the professor tripped them up. The incident centers on cheating pressure and a thwarted attempt to pass.
Eternal Love Question and Self Reflective Quip
A humorous dialogue opens with Gillet asking about eternal love and W Perry retorts with a pun about self-absorption. The pair exchange quips reflecting playful banter on romance and vanity.
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Gillet
W Perry
Uncertain Friend and Mr Peckmovore Exchange Witty Banter
A brief theatre or literary dialogue showcases Uncertain Friend declaring love carries risk and Mr Peckmovore countering that not all endeavors end in loss, hinting at themes of affection and resilience.
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Mr. Peckmovore
Officer I’ve Just Lost My Wife
A terse courtroom exchange ends with the judge asking if sorrow was ever managed as an officer proclaims a personal loss, framing a somber moment within a legal setting.
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Judge
All In Native-So you can't go any farther. What's broke
The Kansas City Star prints a fragment noting a dialogue about limits and failure from a travel or exploration context with minimal readable details. The line references a tourist and a city context without clear events or dates.
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Kansas City
Marylebone Court Riddle Sparks Witty Exchange
A brief humor item from Tit Bits notes a playful exchange at Marylebone County Court where the question leads to a paradoxical answer. The gag hinges on saying yes while meaning no as a punchline.
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Marylebone County Court
Correct Teacher Why Isn't Distance on the Ocean Measured by the Mile
Johnny explains distance at sea is measured by knot rather than mile. The exchange highlights nautical speed and navigation concepts in simple terms.
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Johnny
Dialogue on Golf Etiquette and Falsetto Voice
A banter exchanges jokes about golf and vocal tone. One speaker asks if the other is the falsetto voice, the reply mentions false teeth, highlighting playful chatter about mannerisms during a round.
Looks That Way in a Crowded Ballroom
A lively remark about crowded ballroom floors prompts playful exchanges. The dialogue hints at adapting to space constraints by dancing on tiptoes as a lighthearted social moment.
Maudatill Retains Youthful Habit Cited by Boston Transcript
The Boston Transcript notes Maudatill’s claim that she remains young through an old habit. The remark frames her as maintaining youthfulness via a long-standing routine attributed to her.
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Maudatill
Boston Transcript
Homer Ball Comedic Exchange Sparks Local Fun
In a light moment a boy asks a friend what he’s studying and the reply Homer leads to a quip about knocking one soon, capturing playful schoolyard humor.
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Homer
Community Notes from Kingsley and Surrounding Areas
Ed Page reports on freezing weather damage in northern Iowa and local social events. Students visited Cherokee and a chicken hatchery while others toured a state hospital grounds and enjoyed a class picnic and choral meeting. Local obituaries, marriages, visits, family gatherings, and a real estate deal near Grant township are noted along with remodeling at Sinkey and Fredericks.
Vacation notices and social visits across Marcus area
Pete Vogelaars leaves for two weeks in North Dakota. Pearle Kilzer visits in Merrill at the Jake Foreman home. A banquet is attended by Chris Kloster H C Anderson Will Schnepf and Andrew Bogh at LeMars. Agnes Anderson from Sherman S D visits H C Anderson and Axel Petersen homes. Rasmus Juhl of Marcus spends time with daughter Mrs Morten Mortensen. Jake Porter and Peter Kaizer motor to South Dakota on business. Verna Baldwin and Mary Gralapp visit LeMars to attend a farm bureau meeting at the Albert Lundegren home. Mr and Mrs H P Mortensen visit daughter Mrs Chris Juhl in Marcus. Mr and Mrs Sam Lunda go to Akron. they take Mrs Roman home after five weeks visiting. A birthday gathering at Nels Petersen home for Alvin. Gertie Koldenhoven helps at the Vogelaar home during Mrs Vogelaar’s absence. Ines Dornbusch and family visit Andrew Juhl home in Paullina Sunday. The farm bureau meeting at Center school Thursday evening draws a large crowd with program, business meeting and refreshments.
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Pete Vogelaars
North Dakota
Pearle Kilzer
Merrill
Jake Foreman
Chris Kloster
H. C. Anderson
Will Schnepf
Andrew Bogh
LeMars
Agnes Anderson
Sherman
Ss. D
Valley Spring
S. D
Axel Petersen
Ras
Chris Juhl
Marcus
Wednesay
Sam Lund
Akron
Roman
Nels Petersen
Alvin
Gertie Koldenhoven
Vogelaar
Farmers Plant Corn as Weather Improves in South Lincoln
Farmers in the South Lincoln area report corn planting finished and a week of more favorable weather. Community notes list visits among residents including Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ludwig in Sloan, John and Will Bornholtz, and neighbors in Leeds and Kingsley. David Barnholtz dies at 81. funeral at Leeds Presbyterian Church with interment in Lincoln cemetery.
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Herbert Ludwig
Sloan
John
Will Bornholtz
Grandma Richardson
E. Clasner
Lawton
Dr. Fletcher
Charles Rorich
Margaret Lite
Cherokee
Izette
Sherman McKibbon
LeMars
Joe
Ray Lefferty
Kingsley
Mr. Lafferty
Robinson
Liberty
Jane
Miss Mathers
Fred Calkins
Leslie Saunders
Leeds
H. Barnholtz
Dean
Lou Richardson
David Barnholtz
William Bornholtz
van Buren Avenue
Bornholtz
Lincoln Township
Renken Family Visits Craig and Local Outings Noted
Mr and Mrs Jurgen Renken of Le Murs visited Craig last Friday with their banker son J F Renken. William Emil and Elsie Schuette and Emile Schuette drove to Brant Lake on Tuesday to fish. Druggist C J Snyder and wife were Sioux City visitors Sunday evening.
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The
Independent
Jurgen Renken
le Murs
J. F. Renken
Craig
William Schuette
Emil Schuette
Elsie Schuette
Emile Schuette
Brant Lake
C. J. Snyder
Sioux City
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Mary McClintock
Chicago
Iowa
le Mars
Maquoketa
Mary
Calumet Avenue House
Emma Nelson McClintock
Arizona
Emma_ McClintock
Julia Shepherd
William Darling Shepherd
Kansas
MecClntock
Spion Kop
Houseman
Brode Company
Ed Page
Rock Rapids
State Insane Hospital
Choral Union of
the Brethren Church
H. P. Cross
H. Peterson
Cedar Rapids
Raw
John Brooks
Mr. Sadler
Pierson
J. H. Beardsley
Hugh Maxwell
H. A. Wormley
Marguerite Swanberg
Gust Swanberg
Omaha
W. C. Olson
Elma Shaefer
Cleo Weldin
Mabelle Christensen
Bridge
L. Walters
M. Walden
R. O. Brownell
Phyllis
Globe Post
Frank Simpson
Lloyd Galland
Cushing
George Popken
Etta Frerichs
Dell Rapids
Harm Johnson
Gerhand Harms
J. H. Eilers
Herman Dommer
Herman
John Eilers
Mr. Albers
Fredonia
South
Lincoln
le Mars Globe-Post
Wan
First National Bank
Andersen Apperson
Auburn
Chevrolet
Cleveland
Cunningham Dagmar Davis
Dodge Dert
Gardner
Jordan
Kissel
Hissel
Lafayette Mitchell
Overland
Packard
Paige
Edi
Consult
Sannard OR Company
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
LeMars, Iowa
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