Preston News Highlights Local Moves and Visits
Ed Siebe and family move from farm east of town to new home near Igair Taylor. Mrs F L Roach returns from West Branch after visiting relatives. Mrs Ed Farley visits Mt Vernon with daughter Zelnin at Cornell. Lewie Krabbenhoft family moves into new house near Frank Tripp. Milbeane visit Meineke in Miles. Rev Leonard Spooner hosts A W T class at Congregational parsonage. Wm Brown ill, respected Preston resident. Verna Schroeder nearing completion of eight room South Main bungalow. Bride and groom living with reel father F C Schroeder until home ready. Baby George Schroeder ill with pneumonia. Some farmers lament early cold and snow delaying corn harvest. The Westphal and Meyers couples visit Clinton. Will Nelson from Cedar Rapids on Preston business.
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Ed. Siebe
Igair Taylor
F_ L. Roach
West Branch
Ed. Farley
Mt. Vernon
Zelnin
Cornell Cellege
Lewie Krabbenhoft
Frank Tripp
Congregational Parsonage
Wm. Brown
Preston
Orested
South Main St
Verna Schroeler
F. C
Schroeder
George Schroeder
W. A. Schroeder
Theo. Westphal
Geo. Meyers
Clinton
Will Nelson
Cedar: Rapids
Preston Sey
Henry Schmidt
Chris Assmussen
Holstein
Ghas
Westphal
Theo
Maquoketa
Hugo Staack
Timber City
B.A. Butler
Kansas City
Medical Association
E. G. Neilson
Miles
Fred Schroeder
Cit
Ed. Oldis
Chicago
E. Brown
Esther of
DeWitt
Rowena McNeil
Cesar Falls
Dale Easton
Maqueketa
Gladys Knot
Ethel Winterstein
Mequoketa
Morris and
Switz
Detecting Harmful Effects of Tobacco Says Doctor
New York physician from Johns Hopkins explains tobacco harms and signs of damage. He cites nicotine effects on nerves and organs, and offers a test to detect catarrh and heart trouble. A simple nicotine tablets regimen is claimed to curb cravings with a refund guarantee.
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New York
Connor
Mercy
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Preston City News Highlights Local Social Events
The Frank Hunter family returned from Culver Indiana with updates on Roswell Ryan and Lawrence King both Preston boys enjoying Culver Military School. Mrs F L Roach hosted the M E Aid society Dec 3 with social hour and refreshments. John Grant attended the Chicago International Stock Show and praises the hogs near his home. W C T U to meet Dec 13 and Pythian Sisters meet Dec 28 with officer elections. Rev Clems of Davenport has accepted the Preston M E L church pastorate with first sermon Dec 17. Wilt Creger family moved to Fort Dodge Iowa. Thomas Darling is placed in Andrew county home. Red Cross funds contributed. Isdies Lutheran Aid election set for Dec 19 at 2 pm. Dr Marner died suddenly in Miles City.
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Frank Hunter
Culver
Indiana
Roswell Ryan
Lawrence King
Preston
Culver Military School
F. L. Roach
M.e.aid Society
Roach
John Grant
Chicago
Frank Wells
Cliff
Pythian Sisters
Clinton
Cultus Club
Gladys Knott
Lena Oldis
Ed. Oldis
Uncle Sam
France
M.el
Clems
Davenport
Cole
St. John’s Church
M.B
HM. Glen
Clio Club
Fink Wells
Wilt Creger
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Thomas Darling
Jackson County
Andrew
Red Cross
Lutheran Aid
Marner
Miles
Sage Tea and Sulphur Darkens Gray Hair Effectively
A vintage hair treatment called Sage Tea and Sulphur promises to restore natural color and shine. The ad claims rapid darkening with regular use and recommends obtaining the formula from stores or Wreth's Sage and Sulphur Compound, touting many endorsements and a youthful appearance.
Preston News Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Visits
Local residents announced moves and visits in Preston. Hugo Staack purchases in Timber City and relocates to Maquoketa. E. G. Neilson family moves from Miles to join Fred Schroeder in town. Dr. B A Butler travels to Kansas City for a medical meeting.
Public sales listed near Maquoketa and surrounding areas
A long list of farm public sales scheduled in December near Maquoketa with details on dates, locations, and items for sale. Entries include farms operated by Ed Lange W Becker Otto Seeberger R A Campbell Nick Ohlsen R Stewart C A Hoover Wm Heinrichs Chas Fenton H F Kuhlman Frank Mitchell Ole Jorgensen Jack Morrie and others. Livestock machinery hay grain and various stock are listed.
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Maquoketa
Ridge Road
Lange
W. ©. Becker
Otto Seeberger
Fulton
R. A. Campbell
Neghville
Nick Ohlsen
J. G. Noyes
C. A. Hoover
Squiers Farm
Wm Heinrichs
Pinter & O'Mera
Aucis
My Farm
Andrew
Chas. Fenton
Fenton & Seeberger
Sunny Slope Swine Farm
Lost Nadion
H. F. Kuhlman
Winter
O'Menm
Mitchell
GA. Mitchell
O. Seeberger
Old Eddy Place
Ole Jorgensen
Pinter
O'Mera
Old Hemfiing Farm
Mequoketa
Jack Morrie
Dee
Uct
A. Hoar
Under the Golden Rule in Industry and Life
A Benjamin Harrison quote contrasts the Golden Rule with industrial conduct. It argues the employer should seek fair pay for workers while workers seek fair treatment and safety, framing an ideal standard for humane labor relations.
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Isien
Test That Proves One's Worth In Peaceful Living
A reflection on the value of harmony with all kinds of people. It praises the pleasure of peace and the merit of living peaceably with gentle folk and with hard, perverse, or disorderly others. The text frames this skill as a great grace and a manly achievement.
Brains Not Their Strong Point In Early Animalse
A fragmented report notes that fish have relatively small brains compared with mammals though their optic lobes are well developed for feeding. The text mentions a small brain size relative to body, with the alligator example showing a brain much smaller than a thumb.
Fragmented OCR Needing Clearer Story Lead
The readable fragments describe a scene at Peter's wall with an animal, a dog reference, and a tense moment. A character named Bull appears indirectly, with dialogue about dropping bristles and a small dog. Details are incomplete, but suggest a confrontation or escape effort.
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Peter
MARES WANTED FOR SOUTH EASTERLY MARKET
Classified request seeking 4 to 8 year old mares and 1000 lb plus draft mules for the eastern market. Contact Brown & Davis at Sale Barn Glive Street Red 57. Also a historical anecdote about the Culver pigeon and an ancient English author noting messenger pigeons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Brown & Davis
Sale Barn
Glive Street
Red
Oldest Bells Tuite Saga Sparks Historic Debate
A terse note highlights The oldest bells and the Tuite as central elements of a historic controversy. Citizens weigh tradition against new findings while archivists confirm antique origins and preservation needs.
Pennakt Racers First World Shin Championship Game
The 1884 match featured Prov team against the Metropolitans in baseball’s first official world shin title game.
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Pennakt Racers
Shin” Serins
Metropolitans
Measurement by Light Rays Propels Delicate Precision
Description of the most delicate measuring method using light rays, aiming for accuracy within a millionth of an inch.
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