Dewey News Roundup: Farm Work and Local Events
Mrs. May Matthews noted on the new farm with Arlo and Haroldstey as they prepare wheat. The family plans to move to Adrian late fall. Several locals and visitors are listed, including Miss Helen Elliott of Carthage visiting Miss Patrick. The town hosts an ice cream social at Salem Church Friday evening with a short program. Sheridan Township names officers.
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Arlo
Haroldstey
Adrian
Helen Elliott
Carthage
Ern Patrick
Valley Blauth
Vernon Matthews
Sammy McReynolds
Joplin
Turner
Irene Blood
Salem
Tornado and Lightning Time is Here Thus
Edwards Coffee Building in Carthage Missouri serves as a meeting point as severe weather season arrives with potential tornado and lightning activity. Residents are urged to stay informed and follow safety guidance from local officials.
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Edwards Coffee Building
Carthage
Plowing, hay making mark Diamond notes and visits
Plowing and hay making are the day’s focus with 600 to 800 acres under base contracts by Guy Chapman and Warren Plander. Ross Farr and family visited Carthage. Mrs Hamm’s group traveled there. many Diamond residents attended a Nashville convention. Chas Elting’s family hosted kin. Canton, South China's administrative and commercial hub, lies inland from Hong Kong with Canton delta trade, ranking third among Chinese ports after Shanghai and Dairen.
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Guy Chapman
Warren Plander
Ross Farr
Carthage
Mrs. Hamm
Nashville
Ernest Lunt
Hamm Brothers
L. Ingle
Milo Butler
South China
Canton
Hongkong
Buat
Shanghai
Dairen
Origin of Blackguards in Medieval Armies
The term blackguard stems from the camp followers of medieval armies who carried pots and pans. They accompanied troops on campaigns, often dirty and unruly, and the phrase gradually described rough, disreputable men.
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Blackguard
Black Guard
Local social updates from Lamar and nearby towns
Mrs MyntL Comer and others visit relatives in Lamar while many residents attend calls and social visits. Charney Bair and Emmet return to Scammon Kans after being with family due to Mrs Bair’s father’s illness. Hill City KS reports poor health of Mrs Clyde Stephens. many locals send regards.
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Mise Fonm Mikesell
Frink Baston
Lamar
Hasbargen
Wm. Tomlin
H. E. Colmer
Will Law
Carthage
Elle Mikesell
Freida
Myrtle Coiner
Elsie Kauffman
Charney Bair
Emmet
Scammon
Kans
Bair
Mies Ion
Mikesell
H.e.conner
S. Rude Williams
C. M. Mikesell
Charley Bair
Haabargen
Tomson
Marvin
Henry Hasbargen
Wm. Tomson
Ella Mikesell
Freida Hasbargen
Kneece
Stotts City
Mr. Goddard
Jack Bell
Hill City
Kun
Clyde Stephens
Stephens
Where Seagulls Roost In Maine And Boston Harbor
Seagulls roost not only on water but in trees on Big Duck Little Dueck and Old Man Islands in Maine and even nest there. Similar falland roosting is found along the Maine coast. In Boston harbor and nearby areas gulls have distinct water roosting sites.
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Big Duck
Little Dueck
Old Man Islands
Maine
Boston Harbor
Sheridan News Notes on Local Visits and Moves
Mrs Joy Kenney is mentioned in Sheridan News along with Floyd McClintock and his wife visiting Carthage. Ada Kerney of Fresno visits family, and Floyd and his wife move to the John Curtis farm. Several locals spend Sundays with friends and relatives including the Greshams, Deningers, and Winders, with multiple visits reported last week and on Sunday.
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Floyd McClintock
Carthage
Mra. Hyder
Iloyd Winders
Elmer Faskin
John Faskin
Oscar Faskin
Fern Patrick
Carl Deninger
Aden Kerney
Fresno
Cal
Joy Kerney
Basil McClintock
Will Mclintock
Frances Gresham
Cecil Alexander
John Curtis Farm
Mia. Tierney
Lydia van Buskirk
John Gresham
Poetic Not Scientific Moon Inquiry Recalled
A playful exchange frames a childlike wonder about the moon. Jonnie peers at the night sky while Bill insists the moon is nothing more than a hole for God to peer through, a quaint, humorous local anecdote.
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Jonnie
Bill
News seeks live young correspondents from Zion Blue and Bethel Dixie King
The News invites spirited young reporters from Zion Blue and Bethel Dixie King to contribute. Submit brief bios and sample reporting to join a new local coverage team gathering voices across communities.
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Zion Blue
Bethel Dixie King
Amusing Heraulf Tale of Nellie and Visitors
Elisabeth and her mother visited the city leaving Aunt Eleanor alone as a house guest. On return Elisabeth asked if Aunt Nellie grew lonely and Nellie admitted yes. The girl then quips that Nellie told herself a nice story to pass the time.
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Heraulf
Elisabeth
Eleanor
Plixabeth
Nellie
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Thos. E. Dodd
Diamond
Charles Elting
John Deere
Jasper Hardware Co
Groun
Avery
Lways
McCune & Tallman
Sheridan News
Joy Kenney
Weres B
Missouri
W. B. Pingree
N. Side Square
Jasper, Mo
Tures
N. H. Patterson
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