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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
1
A Bar Harbor summer guide notes coats for thin dresses in vivid Chartreuse greens veiled with marine blue chiffon and white, cream, pale green or blue to match. Frocks for balls feature satin gowns with gold embroidery and tunic effects, while lingerie hats with lace frills gain favor among Washington society.
The First Baptist Church Sunday school in Malvern held a Blues versus Reds contest for three months. Blues captain Dr. D M Kline won. Reds captain Miss Beile Poulson hosted a big picnic at White Cloud with about a hundred attendees. Enjoyable games, fishing and a hearty dinner followed, making for a thoroughly pleasant afternoon. The ad notes lice and mite killer offering two barrels at 40 cents per gallon or two gallons for 75 cents from Ed Califf.
The 35th Mills County Fair opens with strong attractions including floral hall displays, fine cattle herds led by George H. White with 26 Shorthorns, Berkshires and Duroc Jerseys in swine, and a bustling Midway. Capable acts such as Rattlesnake Bob and King Pharaoh the educated Arabian display draw crowds while a new No. 179 train boosts access, with the fair promising to be the largest yet.
A new time card began on Sunday on the Burlington. The westbound No. 9 night train now arrives earlier, replacing the previous 10:10 p.m. schedule. The article notes a single radical adjustment to the timetable.
Dr. Woods Hutchinson of Woman's Home Companion extols a balanced breakfast centered on meat fish eggs or dairy plus a starch or sugary element. He favors adding hot breads biscuits and butter with fruit or syrup, tea or coffee, while cereals should be accessories not the main stay.
An Osceola Sentinel account recalls Hecky, Beau Brummel of the Chase-Lister tent show, narrating a wild escape after a kidnapping ruse and an armed mob. He rode off amid rocks and jeers, later boasting of danger while the crowd’s size and fury grew, with further versions about a staged “date” and potatoes used to frighten him.
Lists letters remaining for the week ending August 2 at Malvern Iowa post office. W L Thomas is noted as the agent handling the notices.
A notice from Ws. Kryselmier states they have quit their work in town for the present and thank patrons for past favors. They may return next year if suitable. The ad mentions a six room house and small barn for rent or boarding with tenants, and invites applications at the broom factory.
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