Rural Graduation Exam Set For February Across County
The annual rural graduation exam for Jones County will be held February 22nd and 28th in Anamosa and at Monticello Center Junction Onslow Wyoming Oxford Junction and Martelle. Rules require questions from spelling reading writing arithmetic geography grammar physiology and history prepared by county officials. A score of 80 with no grade below 75 grants a diploma and eligibility for county high school freshman admission. Reading list includes Hiawatha Rip Van Winkle Legend of Sleepy Hollow Miles Standish Arden The Great Stone Face Christmas Carol Irving Life of Washington and Evangeline.
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Iowa
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Rip van Winkle
Sleepy Hollow
Miles Standish
Nod Arden
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How to Set the Table From a Woman's Papers
Practical guidance on table setting with detailed steps for napkin folds plate arrangement and utensil order. It covers linen preparation, placement of oysters plates, knife and fork sequencing from right and left, serving spoons, glassware, bread, salt cellars and pepper, and notes on napkins and absence of napkin rings.
A Aphorism on Love Tests Shared by Two Girls
In a chatty piece a girl describes playful love tests. She mentions using apple seeds named after men to see who loves her first and a sofa seating test with a single man to gauge his affection. The exchange ends with a knowing, flirtatious suggestion.
Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
The piece reflects on wit, love, and life in brief, pointed lines. It notes that joy grows as duration shortens and that true wit is often incidental. It also comments on weddings, serenades, and the idea that enemies may harm less than well meaning friends.
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Chicago News
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Homeseekers Excursions
On Tuesdays February 6 and 20 greatly reduced rates will be made to many points West and Southwest. Tickets good twenty one days from sale. Liberal stop overs allowed. Contact nearest ticket agent or write F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago for details.
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Fuuther
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Maude’s Question Sparks Husband's Evasive Answer
A humorous quip from the Louisville Courier-Journal notes Maude asking her husband to marry again if she died. He declares he wouldn’t, provoking a quick burst of laughter as the exchange plays on his reluctance and the witty tone of the moment.
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Rodihe
Louisville Courier-Journal
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Winter's Summer Garden booklet issued by railroad line
The Milwaukee and Saint Paul railway publishes a beautiful illustrated California booklet titled Winter's Summer Garden. The Chicago Examiner notes the work departs from usual railroad literature style and praises its typography. F A Miller, general passenger agent, Chicago, distributes for six cents postage.
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Chicago
Artist Arthur Arnold Graduates and Partners in Chicago Design Firm
Arthur Arnold, a recent Academy of Fine Arts graduate, visited the office en route to Chicago after staying with his Hiram Arnold and wife at Huron South Dakota. He teamed with Hugh Stuart Campbell in commercial illustration and magazine cover design, showing a sample auto industry drawing and predicting a bright future.
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Arthur Arnold
Chicago
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Huron
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Health by habit lays bare our daily ills
A sermon on how daily behavior and common chairs suitcuses cause spinal problems and rheumatic ailments. Doctors warn that sitting hard, standing on oilcloth, and even Sunday routines can trigger sciatica, lumbago, and dyspepsia. A cork mat or wooden stand for the bath is advised.
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Noble Smith
Pittsburg
Deer Killed by Fire in Florida Forest Blaze
Don Knight, resident near Canaveral, counted 17 deer carcasses along a six mile walk from De Soto to Canaveral Light. The forest fire that swept the area on July 22 caused the deaths, illustrating the blaze's fierceness and terror in Florida.
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Canaveral
de Soto
Canaveral Light
Florida
Ocoa
Rockledge
Fla
Superb Monument Sprouts From Tonawanda Trees
Dr. Henrich C. Leonhardt supplied nearly the entire Tonawanda city area with thousands of young elm, maple and chestnut trees. He shipped them to Tonawanda, stored them in a local nursery, and invited all residents to take trees. The result filled streets with saplings that will be priceless in 20 years, a superb monument to one man.
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Henrich C. Leonhardt
Tonawanda
N. Y
Spirit of the Northwest and the Western Real Estate Boom
This excerpt contrasts the horseback era and railroad town building with a western real estate boom. It notes easterners flocking westward, risks of speculation, and later shifts in culture as prosperity grows. The piece highlights optimism, opportunity, and the blend of cowboy, investor, and student of law in western characters.
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Kansas
Chicago
Manhattan
Massachusetts
New Yorker
New York
United States of America
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by North Carolina Pastor
Rev W E Hocut of South Mills North Carolina praises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for chronic indigestion saying it relieved heartburn sour stomach and sleep issues after his druggist recommended it. Ad copy promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and O H Soetje as seller with a 35 cent price and a Buffalo Express note reports a St Paul man injured by a fall while fetching wine.
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Buffalo Express
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De Witt’s Little Early Risers Sell Through O H Soetje
Universal verdict praises De Witt’s Little Early Risers for cleansing the stomach liver and bowels and easing headaches biliousness and jaundice. Sold by O H Soetje druggist Kansas City Journal notes as promotion. Also promotes Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea at 35 cents and mentions Mr Rockefeller’s continuing gifts to Chicago University after President Harper’s death.
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Kansas City Journal
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Chicago University
Harper
Witch Hazel Salve advertised with DeWitt & Co name claim
The ad touts Witch Hazel Salve for sores boils cuts burns and piles sold by O H Soetje druggist claiming rapid relief. It references Methuselah and Rocky Mountain Tea and promotes Electric Bitters with a Columbus Ohio testimonial. It ends noting Field Museum's odor absence in Chicago.
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Chicago
O. H. Soetje
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised For Ulcers Sores
Wm Bedell of Flat Rock Michigan testifies arnica salve heals ulcers sores and cancers. The ad claims it soothes cuts burns and scalds and offers 25 cents at O H Soetje's drug store with guarantee.
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Flat Rock
Mich
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Kodol Digestive Aid Advertises Relief
An advertisement claims Kodol digests meals to relieve fullness belching and indigestion. It promises natural digestion and relief from disorders due to poor assimilation, sold by O H Soetje in Topeka. The Topeka Capital notes a temporary change in column position with Mr Hadley of Missouri taking the space.
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Topeka
Perma
Young
Hadley
Missouri
Saving the Baby Girl in Cumberland Md With Dr King’s Discovery
Geo A Eyler reports his 11 month old daughter nearly doomed by throat illness. After two doctors failed, four bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her, restoring perfect health. Sold at O H Soetje’s drug store with 50 cent and 1.00 guarantees, trial bottle free. Toledo Blade editorial questions senate abolition and millionaire incentives.
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Geo. A. Eyler
Cumberland
O. H. Soetje’s
Dr Kings New Life Pills Featured As Remedy
J D Runyan of Butlerville Ohio praises Dr Kings New Life Pills for relief from indigestion biliousness and dizziness. He guarantees the remedy at O H Soetjes drug store priced 25 cents. The Atlanta Journal notes money remains tight in New York and jokes about drinking less.
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O. H. Soetje
Atlanta Journal
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Greatly reduced rail fares West and Northwest promotion
The notice advertises drastically lowered ticket rates from February 15 to April 7 to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and other Western destinations. It mentions half fares for children under half-fare age and liberal stop overs with Tourist sleeper options and directs readers to contact F A Miller Chicago for details. Also promotes One Minute Cough Cure claiming it eases coughs colds croup and whooping cough with local agent O H Soetje selling the product.
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