Local Items From Pacific Junction and Vicinity
Community notes recount visitors from Council Bluffs and Malvern, a firestorm period with cattle losses, several weddings including Fred Croak and Emma Helwig, and an eye injury from an accidental air rifle shot. J N Reading killed on Burlington bridge work near Ghaleo, Iowa. National Guard rifle practice at Plattsmouth and word of a new Federal Building site downtown.
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Glenwood
I National Guard
Plattsmouth
Federal
Nold’s
Chas, Hamilton
Edward's
Excelsior Springs
Best Diarrhoea Remedy Ad Endorsement
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a cure for severe diarrhoea after illness. Sam F Guin of What-Bey Alabama reports recovery after measles and rain exposure, crediting the remedy for saving his life and restoring health. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Sam F. Guin
What- Bey
Ala
Wesley Chapel Church Events and Local Losses
An ice veeam social will be given at the church Wednesday evening. The Children’s Day program at the church Sunday morning drew a good crowd despite bad weather. J B Irkel lost seventeen head of cattle to lightning Friday night, estimated at about 1200 dollars. Alyy and Mrs Ghas Danley are visiting their daughter Kara from Jennings Kansas. Larry Wilson hosted neighborhood youths Monday evening for his niece Miss Florence Jordan. John Wilson shipped horses.
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Wesley Chapel
J. B. Irkel
Abouk
Alyy
Ghas
Danley
Kara
Jennings
Kansas
Larry Wilson
Florence Jordan
John Wilson
Missionary Circle Social and Local Events Summary
East Center Mrs J at Andrews entertained the ladies of the Missionary Circle at her pleasant home last Wednesday afternoon. The event closed with a three course luncheon. The Ladies Aid Society social at the W 2 Francis home Friday night raised between 20 and 30 dollars for the treasury. The social was held in the new barn, described as a sort of dedication. Hillsdale Children day exercises Sunday afternoon were well attended with a pleasing program. the children performed splendidly.
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J. At
Andrews
Missionary Circle
Ladies Aid
W. 2
Francis
Treasury
Hillsdale
Henderson area social notes and visits
Mia J Willard and Lena of Silver City visit Homer Wilkinson's east of Lena. Bessie and Gayle Phillips return from Oidianela. Tila Strader heads to Tabor Ia to attend college. Isabel Puryer travels to Omaha to see her father. Jud Goppock visits. Vitth Guouilrieh returns from Amelia. Mae Maynes moves to Macedonia. Gospel meetings held by Mr. Tess and Adams. Ladies of the Christian Church host a shower for Viola Walker with many gifts. Flora Harover of Hastings visits Lue AL. G Tanover moves to the post office rooms. Mrs Perley and Faye visit Elliott. Dr. Curran of Chicago visits relatives. Mrs. Paul visits Clarinda. Mr and Mrs Orlow Harris depart for Blanchard. Fred Carter from Omaha visits parents. Reunion at Fr M Powell home with Newton sisters and multiple relatives from Red Oak Boulder and Henderson. enjoyable gathering.
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Mia. J
Willard
Lena
Silver City
Homer Wilkinson
Bessie
Gayle Phillips
Oidianela
Tila Strader
Tabor. la
Isabel Puryer
Omaha
Jud. Goppock
Baer
Vitth Guouilrie
Carter
Fr. M. Powell
Powell School
Tred Oak
Emma Lumim
Red Oak
J. G. Bone
Boulder
Colorado
J. A. Stonebraker
J.S. C
Ice cream social for Band Boys benefit at Robi Green home
The event on Friday night June 19 will feature music by the Band Boys with cakes from the Band’s wives and sweethearts. The public is invited to support the cause. Meantime fine rains boost crops and cherry yields look good. Leroy Dixon surveys to open streets and alleys as Children Day at M E Church drew a large crowd. The Band learns music under Prof Spellbring of Silver City.
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Robi
Green
Leroy Dixon
M. E
Ollivye Ogden
Prof
Spellbring
Silver City
Local Notes and Births in Silver City and Des Moines
SILVIG CITY items note G A Spelbuing attending the Ma sonia grand lodge in Des Moines this week. A son was born June 6 to Mr and Mrs Lin Sell. J S Willard was called to Na parvine TN last week by news of his mother's death. Silver City stores now handle all ages under the pure food law. Citizens discuss the Malvern Light Company franchise and Mexico's troubles. Mrs Sarah Huffaker leaves Saturday for Oakland to visit daughter Mrs J B Heide and family. Anne Van Kirk goes to Oakland and then Des Moines to visit. Miss Coveys stays and attends Drake University exercises. George S Rew leaves for England to visit his father and relatives. Mgr Rew hopes for a safe journey.
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Silvig City
Tines
G. A. Spelbuing
Masonia Grand Lodge
Des Moines
Lin Sell
J. S. Willard
Na‘parvine
Silver City
Mexico
Malvern Light Company
Sarah Huffaker
Oakland
J. 2. Heide
Bert
Anne van Kirk
Tere
Irene Heide
Coveys Staines
Drake University
George S. Rew
England
Mgr. Rew
Tabor and region notes from The Beacon
The Beacon lists a flurry of travel plans and local incidents: McCormick returns from a northern Texas trip while Luella Uofman heads to Highland Park College for summer sessions. B C Sheridan travels to Burlington, Iowa for the G A R encampment. I E Kopecky departs for Hastigs, Iowa after a month in Labor for Malvern Light and Power. A storm damages Weatherhead's brick factory smokestack. several social visits conclude with relatives in Malvern and Silver City. A motorist contributes 435 to the city treasury after asserting unawareness of North Tabor annexation.
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Gog Derh
Hastigs, Lowa
Hernan
Geoptarth
Ameersiay
I Labor Front
J’riday GE
W. Ou. McGlintock
Weatherhead
Nelliy Gowail
Roxie Christy
Silver City
Garson
Malvern
Chantry
James
Duncan
Walter Reeves
Will Morris
Wayne
Neb
O. A. Strahan
City Treasury
North ‘Tabor
Mary Crawford
Emerson
Fila Walling
Glenwood
Lizzie Cheyney
Riverton
Sam Clark
Ice Cream Social and Local Social News in Emerson Area
The Ladies Aid Society held an ice cream and strawberry social at the church last Tuesday evening. Mrs. F. W. McLain visited with relatives Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Emmet Cardiff spent Saturday in Red Oak. Mr. J. E. Gibson is improving after being bedfast with la grippe for over two weeks. Many attended the Methodist Epworth League social at Emerson Saturday evening. Rev. and Mrs. Parks of Nodaway were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Kellenbarger Tuesday evening. Frank Kochersperger delivered hogs at Emerson Saturday. Christian Endeavor meets at 7:30 P. M next Sunday with preaching at 8. Sunday School at 10 A. M and preaching at 9:41 A. M.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
F. W. McLain
Emerson
Emmet Cardiff
Red Oak
J. E. Gibson
la Grippe
Parks of
Nodlaway
George Kellenbarger
Frank Kochersperger
Christian Ieindeavor
Notice teachers and farm loans in Mills County
The next regular examination for Uniform County Certificates will be held at my office in Glenwood June 24, 25 and 26 1914. Examination begins promptly at eight o'clock Wednesday morning. Lists of old questions and the regulations will be sent upon request. The institute registration fee will be charged all new applicant for certificates at this examination. Geo E Masters Co Supt Active. For the next few months we will make especially low rates on loans of 3000 or more. See us for any loan you want any size. Abstracts of Title furnished promptly. We have a complete set of Abstract Books the only ones in Mills County. It is absolutely impossible to make correct abstracts without books. Send us your orders for any abstract work. Satisfaction guaranteed Mills County Abstract Company Glenwood Iowa. Severe attack of colic cured. E E Gross who travels in Virginia and other Southern States was taken ill with colic. At the first store he came to the merchant recommended Chamberlain Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Two doses of it cured him. No one should leave home on a journey without a bottle of this preparation. For sale by all dealers. Advertisement Buy your printing at home. We can please you both in quality and price. Try us once The Malvern Leader.
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B. Wallahan
N. W. Golling
Roy Cgolling
Lo Malvern
Eva
Marie Hatchings
J’riday
Abel Cary
Alfred Shaw
Orville Durbin
D. M. Culver
Walter Bowen
Kansas City
W. L. Boylan
Esther Underwood
Madge Underwood
Jones Farm
Chicago
Eva Lutchings
Lahusa Hays
Gunneil Bluffs
Sumaner School
Wickle
Uve
Frank Givanmar
Fron Bassett
Nebr
Shere
Glenwood
Geo, E. Masters, Co. Supt. Actve
Mills County
Mills County Abstract Company
Iowa
E. E. Gross
Virginia
Chamberlain
Tha
Juife
Gas engine for sale at half price if taken soon
Olds gasoline engine with hopper jacket offered in good condition and working order. Seller invites buyers to come in and view and notes sale at about half price if purchased soon.
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Olds
When Spider Goes A Wooing
A historical note describes the courtship of garden spiders with a male weaving a silk road to the female and performing rhythmic pats on her back as the female remains stationary in her web. Rival males may intrude, creating brief interludes before the original suitor resumes.
What comes after curries and pepper and rice
An East End schoolroom anecdote recalls a shy examiner asking pupils to name India’s chief products. A child lists curries pepper rice eltron and chillies then struggles. Another hand is raised with a witty reply about India digestion as the punchline.
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London
East End
India
Missed It Both Ways Har Humor Quip
A man laments failed marriage proposals to Miss Jones and Miss Sweet. He recalls declaring love for both before being rejected for being an unconscionable heartbreaker. He vows to study the next prospect before confessing his feelings.
Return to democratic simplicity cited in winter cold debate
A dialogue contrasts democratic simplicity with modern excess. The speaker notes a prominent man catching a plain old fashioned cold, claiming this winter marks a return to traditional approaches and common sense in public life.
Swiss workman hijacks idle locomotive at 2 a.m.
A Swiss laborer near Neufchatel watched a late train start, waited until 2 a.m., and jumped into a stationary locomotive to drive himself home 8 long cars. He pulled levers, but only caused steam to hiss and the whistle to blow, waking workers and prompting police intervention. He had not touched the main lever.
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Switzerland
Lochfe
Neufchatel
Boston Transcript
Untoricated Man Helped Out Of Gutter Sparks Watch Theft Dispute
A scrambled exchange reveals a man aided an untoricated person weeks ago then faced a late letter to police. The accuser alleges the helper owes $10,000 after claiming the helper pinched a watch, while the other party denies the charge and questions the motive.
Woman's Woes on Fashion and Marriage Beliefs
A distressed wife reflects on her husband leaving, noting she remains glad for the children yet finds it hard to meet fashionable expectations. She laments aging and the pressure to wear high heels, stylish dresses, and straight-front gowns.
Conserving Energy From Sun and Gum Wasted
A science-minded exchange laments wasted energy from the sun and dishes on chaotic energy loss in chewing gum. The speakers speculate on harnessing human chewing activity as a power source and seek practical conservation ideas.
Fishless Fisherman
A cheerful man recalls taking a day off from work to go fishing and says luck was simply having the day off. The fisherman claims success came from the time off itself rather than catches.
By the Wayside Dusty Rhodes and Weary Walker
Dusty Rhodes and Weary Walker feature in a compact piece noting irritations and casual banter. The dialogue hints at relational friction and a light humorous tone within a street scene.
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Dusty Rhodes
Weary Walker
Pard, Teg
City Urchin Learns of Gun At Zoo in Fractured Verse
A fragmented verse hints a city urchin learning about a gun through animal exhibits at the zoo. The speaker mocks urban street life, suggesting a street musician and his monkey discuss needs and organs as odd props in a chaotic scene.
Unconventional Exchange Sparks Compliment Dialogue
In a terse exchange, Miss Flack asks Mr. Sapper if he enjoys her playing. He replies that he does, complimenting her shoulders, revealing an unexpected flirtatious moment between the two as they discuss artistry and appearance.
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Mr. Sapper
Miss Flack
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Vaneh
J. D. Robbins
W. B. Gaven
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Ernest Rovey
Zelma
Knoxville
Hutchings
Ada Greiner
Underwood
Wash
Howard
Tater
H. N. Baxter
Council Bluffs
Arthur Allensworth
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Christy
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Griswell
Court House
Board of Supervisors
Robinsom
Cheney
CG. W. Wack
Das. Stout
Pacific
Janetson
Nelson
State Normal School
Cedar Falls
Fred Croak
Emma Helwig
American Express Co
Nye Reading
J. N. Reading
Pacific Junction
Ghaleo
East Center
Henderson
Strahan
Farm Loans and Abstracts
Miss Jones
Mise Sweet
Fee
Iowa State Savings Bank
P. B
Hendricks Cashier
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