World’s champion husker drives 201 bushels in ten hours near Farragut
Mills county farmer Chas Rennack husked 201 bushels in ten hours, averaging 37 ears per minute, with two rows at times. Witnessed by three judges, the feat surpassed the usual 100-bushel day. Weather and fresh teams aided him as he worked from seven a.m. to after five p.m. in cold conditions.
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Mills
Chas
Rennack
Farragut
Ife
Shenandoah Sentinel
Mills County Farmers Win Big at Des Moines Meeting
Mills County growers led by J. W. and D. B. Nims of Emerson took multiple first prizes at the Iowa State Agricultural Society gathering in Des Moines. They plan to attend Ames shows January 4 and formed the Emerson Corn Club with five charter members. The Nims Bros. offer prizes for LegalTender seed corn and extra prize money if their corn wins first prize in yellow corn. Winners at Ames will be displayed in St. Louis next year.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Agricultural. Society
J. W
B. Nims
Em’erson
Ames
Emerson Corn
Mills County
D. B
Fred
Nims
Henry
Charles Shaw
Messrs. Nims Bros
St. Louis
Black Cattle Not So Numerous in Mills County
Myron T. Munsinger's black cattle won first prize at a Chicago fine stock show echoing the famed Aberdeen-Angus herd from Emerson owned by John Evans and son Marion Evans. A railroad full of these cattle once shipped to Chicago drew attention as possibly the first one man shipment. Four years ago a South Omaha dispersion sold 100 head for 40,095 dollars, averaging nearly 405 dollars. The herd head Gay Lad 19538 sold for 3,050 dollars to an Ohio buyer. This was the United States' largest black cattle dispersion. Cattle numbers have declined in Mills County though a few farmers keep faith in the blacks.
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Myron T. Munsinger
Chicago
South Omaha
Gay Lad
Ohio
United States
Mills County
Tabor Poultry Show Highlights Quality Over Quantity
A total of 425 birds were shown at the Tabor poultry show last week. Though fewer than last year, the quality was better with very fine chickens on display. The Association cup for the ten best birds went to Robert Brothers of Farragut for eleven Black Langshans, and a premier incubator prize was won by J Herold Todd of Tabor.
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Tabor
Association
Married at Plattsmouth by Wenderson couple wed
A Henderson couple, E. M. Duke a carpenter and Miss Anna Asell, daughter of Peter Asell, were secretly married in Plattsmouth four weeks ago. The bride and groom were joined in matrimony on Thursday, November 19, with Duke then working at Hastings before being met by his bride for the ceremony.
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Wenderson
Plattsmouth
E. M. Duke
Philippines
Company E
Shenandoah
Anna Asell
Peter Asell
Echo
Henderson
Duke
May Build to Nebraska City Extension Rumored for Burlington Line
Rumors say the Burlington will extend Hastings and Sidney branches to Nebraska City, a plan dating back 25 years that would boost the line’s importance and aid Hastings, Sidney, and nearby towns. Talks also touch a southward extension of the Tabor & Northern, prompting better rail facilities as the Burlington responds to regional electric road projects.
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Burlington
Hastings
Sidney
Nebraska City
Tabor & Northern
Tabor
The German Lilliputian Company at Glenwood Opera House
The German Lilliputian Company with a 28 inch high star will perform at Glenwood Opera House on Tuesday night December 22. A full troupe of Middlesex performers supports the leading lady whose fame includes appearances before European royalty. The Maryville paper lauds the show as a delightful entertainment for all ages.
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Glenwood Opera House
Europe
Maryville
Tribune
Lilliputian
Opera House
Daily Tribune
Plan to drill for oil near town sparks new company
Excitement over indications of oil in the country prompts formation of a drilling venture led by Chas Schick Joe Auracher and local businessmen. They plan an eight inch borehole to 2500 3000 feet at an estimated cost of $5000, seeking farm contracts to drill on favorable plots.
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Ink & Deep Well
Chas, Schick
Joe Auracher
Shenandoah World
Partnership Dissolved in Local Firm Now Continued by Retelsdorf
Notice states the partnership between G. T. Astelsdorf and P. F. Rosch is dissolved with Rosch retiring. Retelsdorf will continue the business and collect old accounts while paying debts. Patrons are asked to extend past support and patronage for the future.
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G. T. Astelsdorf
P. F. Rosch
Rosch
Mr. Retelsdorf
Orn
G. ‘T. Retelsdore
P. F. Roses
Thrilling Runaway at Hastings Ends Safely
Miss Mabel McGrew of Kansas visiting Uncle Oscar DuVal near Hastings was riding home when her horse spooked by a eastbound freight train. The horse bolted along parallel rails for three quarters of a mile before a sharp pull steered it clear near a culvert. McGrew fainted after the scare and arrived in Glenwood Tuesday to visit her sister, still shaken by the incident. An advertisement for Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil follows.
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Hastings
Mabel McGrew
Kansas
Wilbur Warren
Glenwood
Oscar DuVal
Miss McGrew
Main Street
Brushes for gift quality and varied line
Annual appeal to customers for Brushes highlighting long and short bristles suitable for ladies and men. Describes dusting brushes for hats and clothing, military use, and ham brushes, urging a store visit to view the full variety and best values.
Great Xmas Sale of China on Main and Basement Floors
Our stock of China this year is immense and divided into four price sections on the main floor. One table at 25 cents, one at 50 cents, one table at 75 cents, and one at 1.00. Staple ware and higher priced fancy goods stay in the basement China Room, where the season’s novelties await.
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China
Xmas Handkerchief Sale at Belfast Linen Importer
Our early import order with a Belfast Ireland manufacturer allows us to offer linen handkerchiefs at cotton prices. The standout deal is West 2 for 25 cents with a vast display to see before buying.
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Belfast Ireland
Linen West
Christmas Rug Sale Adds Velvet Patterns
A new line of Velvet Rugs arrives in time for holiday shoppers. The rugs, not shown before, come in bright new patterns and sizes 18x36, 27x60, and 36x72 inches. This lot was bought for a sale and will be priced to move quickly.
Xmas Umbrella Sale Offers Gift Ready Lines
A new holiday line features umbrellas in Union Taffeta and Spitalfields Silk with options in Sterling Silver, Gun Metals, Pearl, Gold, and Natural Wood handles. Each comes in a neat case suitable for gifts and priced from $1.00 to $3.95.
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Union Taffeta and Spitalfields
Xmas Sale of Leather Goods and Shoes
During a three week holiday sale in our Shoe Department a cash discount on all leather goods including Auto Bags Carriage Bags and Hand Purses in Seal and Walrus leathers is offered with prices from 25c to 1.50 and inside fittings. We also offer Shoe Certificates and Glove Bonds to aid gifting and sizing.
Xmas Selling of 1847 Silver Knives and Forks
Advertises a Christmas sale of 1847 brand plated ware with sets of 6 knives plus 6 forks priced at 3.69 for tea spoons and 2.49 for table spoons. Also lists solid ware options including pearl handle fruit knives and carving sets with varied prices and offerings scarce in detail.
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Utah
Christmas Sale On Cut Glass and More at Russell’s
A Christmas sale announcement lists items from Haviland 100-piece dinner sets to table linen bed spreads, blankets, fascinators, hoods, mufflers, sweaters, neckties, beads, jewelry, pocket knives, scissors, asbestos and iron clothes wringers, carpet sweepers, dolls, toys, go carts and unbreakable steel carriages with a claim to superior doll carriages versus brittle willow goods.
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Haviland
Russell’s
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Stillwagon
Xmas
Xmas Glove Sale
L.A. Stillwagon
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