Swift Fends Off Wood's Halfpence Against Ireland
The article recounts Jonathan Swift's opposition to Wood's halfpence in Ireland around 1724 25. Swift's role as dean of St Patrick's Dublin and his campaign helped prevent the circulation of Wood's halfpence in Ireland despite government attempts to push the coin through. The Privy Council report urged a reduced mint, Lord Carteret sought a compromise, and a final grand jury action marked the coin's failure to circulate.
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Wood
Ireland
Great Britain
Erin
Jonathan Swift
St. Patrick's
Dublin
Swift
William Wood
Privy Council
Lord Carteret
Preys on Harmful Rodents
An era of superstition weighs on the owl despite its natural role as a beneficial rodent hunter. The piece notes owls emerge at night to target mice, especially in early hours, aiding agriculture and offering significant economic value.
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Reyx
Dos
Angeles Times
England's Gleaning Bell Echoes Rural Tradition
The piece explains how gleaning faded with old windmills and watermills, yet some parishes near London still use a harvest bell to signal when gleaning can start and stop. Villagers pay one penny to the bell ringer, a modest fee rather than profiteering.
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London
When You Look Your Best See Fortney
A compact promotional line urging readers to visit Fortney for a look at their best, likely part of a local advertising display.
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Fortney
Keota council approves park improvements and bills
The Keota town council met June 8 in the town hall with Mayor D G Olson presiding and five members present. Bills were approved and warrants issued for labor on pumping water, street work, and a water tower. A cooling tank and a storm water trough project were authorized, and trustees Byrne Currie and Giles named to supervise. Warrants were also registered for park fund advances. meeting adjourned.
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Keota
D. G. Olson
D. E. Byrne
Joe Foy
Lumber Yard
Alnae
L. Gibson
Moe
C. L. Gibson Jr
Depot Park
Anne John D. Watt
Jesse L. Markley
Allen Moore
Currie Hardware Co
Byrne, Currie and Giles
John D. Watt
Boy seriously injured after run-sway disk incident
Three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Smith was struck by a disk hitched to a run-sway team on Monday evening. He sustained three deep head gashes, clothing torn, and remained unconscious under Dr. Olson’s care in town. The report notes other local updates including trips by Lloyd Painter to Keota and Windsor, Colo., and health notes on O. Young and S. W. Fox family events.
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Lloyd Painter
Carl
Joe Young
McGrew
Nebr
Keota
George Owens
J. A. Painter
Pawnee Lodge No. 137
Windsor
Colo
Real bargain upright piano for sale at Keota News
Real bargain in a new upright piano offered with terms if desired. Inquire at the Keota News office. Also notes of Ford truck and Ford touring car for sale or trade with C L Stanley. A baby boy was born Wednesday night June 9 to Mr and Mrs John Speaker. Ferrner photographer Sterling Colo. Dewey Huntwork recovering from measles. Mr and Mrs C H Foley guests at A H Sanders home for supper. C L Stanley kept a news office. Ford cars for cash liberty bonds live stock or secured notes.
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Ford
C. L. Stanley
Dewey Huntwork
C. H. Foley
A. H. Sanders
Keota
Stanley
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Dean Swift
Agriculturst
England
Council Proceedings
O. Young
Mr. Young
S. W. Fox
Cheyenne
Edna
Elizabeth Watt
Mr. Fox
G. W. Cochran
Briggsdale
Colopso
Veda Scott
Keota High School
Cheyenne High School
George Jobbins
Boulder
John More
Charles T
Alva Wecas
Bermuda
the Keota Cash Grocery
Edward Lemieux
Chevrolet
Oakland
East Main Street
Keota Oil Company
Wm. Wagner
Hall
John Speaker
Ferrner
Sterling, Colo
Buckingham
Harold N. Brown
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