05 Nov 1909
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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1909
Page
1
The Maurice Times notes J. F. Van Gorkom as publisher and records weekly Friday issues. It lists subscription at 91.25 per year paid in advance and 4.50 if not prepaid, with mail handling under the 1879 act.
Train schedules list north south and east west arrivals with times for Nos. 32 161 2 1 and freight runs. Official directory names county officials supervisors city officers and post office hours with mail exchange rules and train timetable note.
The article notes President Taft tailors speeches to fit the mood and political feelings of each audience during his 18 000 mile trip. It questions whether such diplomacy will satisfy the American public seeking a leader with firm principles regardless of conditions.
A newspaper promotes expanding its list by 500 new cash subscribers before year end. For each new subscriber who is not already taking the TIMES, the promoter offers a cash premium matching the number of new subs. Two subscribers yield two dollars, three yield three dollars, and so on, presenting a free Christmas gift opportunity with real cash value.
Francis Ihrman is ill with dysentery. J Linnan traveled to Edgerton Minnesota to oversee his real estate. Kate and Lela Fritz of Ireton visited the Kid senhoeme family. Avie Muilenberg injured fingers in a corn shelter. E L Dealy returned from a trip to the automobile factory in Jackson Michigan. Wm Mieras helped in an elevator in Dalton. J M Oggel and daughter and Mrs J F De Young visited Orange City. A chalk temperance talk was given in the American Reformed church by Mrs Winteringer and others. Henry Van Peursem injured his eye while loading fodder. he went to Sioux City for specialist care. Mr and Mrs L F Woodard will stay in Maurice. W W Gallimore left to take charge at Lone Rock.
Wednesday afternoon four Sioux Center ladies of the W C T U visited Maurice to organize the group at Mrs J E Mieras home but only five Maurice ladies attended, so no organization was formed. Abe Levering escaped a serious accident Tuesday when his overall leg caught on an elevator rod at John Linnan's place and the machine was stopped before injury occurred. his leg was bruised and the overall torn off.
The Maurice Review notes a busy Nov 5 1897 with corn husking well advanced and many to finish soon. Mr and Mrs Bell buy a new piano for daughter Bertha. Nora Buckley returns from Rock Valley visit as Jos and Thos Douglas report a livery team theft incident later resolved when the team was returned.
In Wotton near Dorking England the annual forty shilling day prize honors William Glanvill of the Inner Temple. Boys aged 12 to 16 recite prayers Creeds and scripture at the tomb then read aloud and write dictated verses earning 40 shillings each.
A collage of curiosities notes wide ranges of trivia. It cites pierce data on piano wire length, Ireland emi grants, languages in Sierra Leone, champagne bottle mechanics, crops native to America, US and silver production, cable profits to India, coastal lighthouses, a large gas engine in England, a rootless cactus, a quip about genius and insanity, a horse’s feeding limits, and European trade interest with Argentina.
A quirky collection of pithy proverbs and social quips on money haste manners and romance. The piece riffs on human foibles noting money joy travel time aging and tact while humorously dismissing fortune telling and forebearers’ deeds.
A $2.00 reward is offered to anyone returning a lost black credential book to this office. The book contains credit tickets a photograph and a few other items. If found bring it here to claim the reward.
Cut out this ad and bring it to Maurice Studio before November 15 to receive a ten percent reduction on all photographs except post cards. The offer promises the same high quality and will be withdrawn on November 15. Act promptly.
Two Duroc Jersey red boars available one spring pig and one year older, listed by Win. Van Horsen.
A man in business spends half his time downtown in a tense routine. A woman with visitors, a crying baby, ironing, and dinner becomes a chaotic scene. When a phone booth seals its door to avoid interruptions, others grow suspicious and listen in.
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