Public Sale of Farm Stock and Implements in Madden District
Public auction at 10 o clock a m on Monday September 30 1912 offers live stock including two brown mares a brown filly a milk cow a brood sow and six shoats plus farm implements a disc plow harrow corn planter wagon harness and more with 9 acres of corn and oats seed. Terms include five dollars cash with credit on larger sums up to nine months 3 percent discount for cash on notes and possession after terms are met. Auctioneers Frank R Akers Col A G Madden, Clerk Rk A McCord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cates
Kingman
Joe Carter
A. G. Madden
Tre McCormick Nursery Co Seeks Reliable Sales Agent
Monroe Michigan based Tre McCormick Nursery Co seeks a capable salesman or woman to sell tree shrubbery roses and fruit varieties including the Bing Cherry 6 October Purple Plum and Mercereau Blackberry. Experience preferred but not required and good pay weekly plus outfitting. Write for details citing this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre McCormick Nursery Co
Monroe
Mich
Mercereau
Do Stay For Tea Exhibit Showcases Dining Room Furnishings
Home lovers exhibit presents new dining room suites in dainty modern and old fashioned styles. Preview options to outfit an entire dining room or add chairs and buffets. See how easily a cozy attractive dining space can be achieved.
Mother-in-law faces possible jail in silk import case
A San Francisco mother-in-law is fined after attempting to bring in silks without proper duty payments. Her son-in-law confronts customs officials, asking if criminal action will follow. Officials reply they are considering it, while the mother-in-law already faces punishment for her fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Orient
Dummy village built on Dartmoor for artillery target practice
The British Royal Field Artillery built a twenty acre dummy village near Okehampton on Dartmoor in three weeks to serve as a mock English hamlet with a church cottages roads and a farmyard. Canvas and corrugated iron formed buildings and it lay 6000 yards from the firing point unseen by troops.
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British
Royal Field Artillery
Dartmoor
Devonshire
Okehampton
Saving the Kneipp Cure Goes Awry in Park Robbery
A Kneipp follower walking barefoot in rainy Tompkins Square Park is confronted by a pistol wielded by a mysterious robber who bolts after noting the man has no shoes. The would-be thief leaves empty handed and the victim escapes uninjured.
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Nneipp
Tompkins Square Park
New York Mail
Algy Proposes to Maid as Father Questions Finances
Mo els father questions Algy about affording the maidens luxuries while Algy insists he can if she gives up necessities. Judge s Library.
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Mo‘el
Algy
Language Play In A Curious Terrace Debate
A witty exchange contrasts gendered language with a quip about learning restraint. The dialogue hints at social norms while juggling pronouns and self awareness in a compact, era-tinged banter.
Suitable Regret Over Pat's Troubles
A narrator laments Pat facing hardship, calling him a good fellow and a brother, expressing pity while noting his troubled circumstances. The lines convey sympathy and a sense of injustice about Pat's predicament.
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Pat
Blamed All On Press Agent Tale From Stage History
A Kansas City Times anecdote recalls John B. Reynolds, longtime advance agent, quitting show business after a star blamed him for every miscue. He recounts her complaints from bad rail service to a slipped sidewalk and her remark about ashes on the walk.
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John B. Reynolds
Reynolds
New York
Kansas City Times
Recognize Value of Nuts and Northerns Expand Growth
The article notes growing interest in commercial nut farming and expanding northern areas for cultivation. It cites the National Nut Growers' association tenth annual convention in Mobile Alabama and the Northern Nut Growers' association formed in New York in November 1910. It highlights pecan, English walnut, and almond as notable crops with potential for more foreign varieties.
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National
Nut Growers’ Association
Mobile
Ala
California
Moon Moon Rain Link Draws Natal Cloud Belt
A claim ties heavy South African rain to a 19 year lunar cycle. E F Nevill, former Natal Observatory director, says the moon’s declination draws a permanent cloud belt that thickens as the moon reaches its northern extreme, causing excess rainfall.
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South Africa
E. F. Nevill
Natal Observatory
Natal
Comedy Made Tragic Play Jokes About Murders
A dialogue notes a play recommended as a comedy but jokes that it features many murders. The performers are said to have “murdered their parts,” turning a humor piece into dark satire about theatrical misfires.
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Scott
Matt
Near Glory Reveals Stockholm Games Prize Question
In a terse exchange a reporter asks about medals from Stockholm while noting a son returning home from the Olympic Games. The dialogue hints at pride and pursuit of athletic distinction without detailing prizes.
Leap Year Parody Sparks Impromptu Suitor Exchange
Witty dialogue features Heiress and Mr Huntcash debating a sudden walk in a leap year with a Timpecunious youth mockingly addressing Miss Moneybags. The playful scene hinges on class and timing as suitors improvise in a social vignette.
Birdmen on a Lark Staged Somewhat Vivid Show
A reader recalls a humorous scene where aviators performed for amusement, remarking that the combination was unexpectedly fitting. The wry comment hints at spectators’ amused take on the spectacle.
Wealth Tale Shared By Kitty-Jack Last Night
Kitty-Jack told a capital story last night about a man named How much he was worth as Ethel questioned the tale. The conversación hints at a money related anecdote with a playful exchange.
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Kitty
Jack
Ethel
Public Auction Sale At Residence Near Cates
James M. Young Col Auctioneers offer sale of 4 head of horses 3 cattle 11 brood sows and 46 spring pigs plus goods at the residence 1 mile north of Cates on Friday September 27 1912. Terms include notes with security 8 percent interest cash discount 4 percent and property not removed until sale terms met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cates
Snoddy’s
Yeddo
Poland
China
Oren Barker’s 15th Birthday Surprise
Monday marked the 15th birthday of Oren Barker with a surprise party at his home hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs F A Barker. About twenty three friends and school mates joined in the evening celebration. Otha Cox relocated his family to Rockville for new employment on Wednesday.
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Oren Barker
F. A. Barker
Otha Cox
Rockville
Masonic Pin Found. Owner May Claim
Miss Bessie Sanders of Danville Illinois is visiting Miss Effie Woody. A 32 degree Masonic pin was found and the owner may claim it by paying for this notice. Mrs O M Livengood daughter Bernice and son Harland were Sunday guests with Prof and Mrs H E Redding. Rye for sale by F M Tibbett Tangier Indiana.
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Bessie Sanders
Danville, II
Effie Woody
O. M. Livengood
Bernice
Harland
H. E. Redding
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Arvin G. Curts
Prorvce
Florence
Frank R. Akers
Rk. A McCord
Kneipp
Dr. Hess
Md.d. V. S
Hess
Alex Negins
Modesto
Ill
The
Kansas State College
Pioneer Drug Store
James M. Young Col
A G Madden
Geo. B. Pavey
J. W. Bonebrake
Indiana
Chas. M. Hudson
F.M. Tibbett
Tangier
Ind
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