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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1916
Page
4
The Maurice Times is entered as a matter under the act of March 3, 1879, at the Maurice post office. This notice notes publication terms and subscription rates of 5 dollars per year in currency.
The item describes a series of mission festivals with speakers such as Ray Boinesenske and Pav G Van Panes in western areas, noting large crowds and a total mission collection of 1587.88 dollars. It mentions related events in Vander Stouwe near Hull, with a freewill offering of 504.32 dollars, plus local notices of visits, travel, and sales offers in the Maurice area.
Opaque local market data shows weekly prices and farm reports. The column records dance attendance health notes and many visits among residents including Mrs. Alvin Heusinkveld Milton Vos and others with numerous trips to nearby towns and farms.
Mirs S Ridderbos visited friends in Orange City this week. B Van Bale was here Thursday. Mr and Mrs Wood erd and Mrs Smith spent Sunday in Bronx City. Renry Hop came to Sioux City Tuesday. Gradus Brink of Back Valley bends a few days this week.
A fragmented OCR reads as a historical note about a heavy implied subject, likely a local figure or event from the period. Readable portions hint at a card or betting reference, but precise names and details remain unclear.
Readable fragments indicate a notable event involving a ring and a church door key in a local setting. Names and precise actions are unclear, but the item centers on a ring and a key linked to a church location and a person named Lila. Further context would clarify participants and outcome.
A community prayer gathering at Ist Baformed church drew many locals Thursday afternoon to support the sick with typhoid fever. Attendees included several families and neighbors showing concern for recovery as a Lutheran conference notes ongoing outreach.
A fragmentary report notes HL Lu We en visiting the poor and describes the scene as lovely. The text hints at duty to the needy and a reflective tone on care and charity.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a one way and a narrow ta vaward phrase with She T cost two.
A fragmented note suggests support for fair elections and ongoing attention to the issue. The text references individuals and repeated affirmations but lacks clear events or actions to anchor details.
A Philadelphia record hints at future growth for Jack Isn’t Et, with projections suggesting expansion and potential milestones as time progresses.
An OCR fragment mentions an aviator and a coed with unclear context. It references Sepiglopps of Weegee and a note about knowledge or practice, but essential details are unreadable.
A Louisville Courier Journal item notes the alligator can survive six months without food, highlighting a quirky fact in a brief casual feature.
The exchange playfully notes no capital is needed for a pantomime while asking why not since money talks. The skit turns on the idea that funds influence performance or decisions.
Fragmentary text appears from a late evening meeting notice. Readable items mention attendees and a planned discussion but key names and context are missing, leaving only scattered fragments of names and times.
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