Ragged Boy Easter Loan Sparks Transforming Chase
A poor ragged boy is befriended by Mary Treusdail, a rich farmer’s daughter who gives him an Easter loan. Twelve years later the former boy, now Martin Sanford, returns as a prosperous man to repay the loan, marry Mary, and buy the mortgage farm, then help others as a benefactor.
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Mary Treusdail
Mary
Despond
Treusdail
Martin Sanford
New York
Sanford
Treusdal
Ampany
Santford
Disembodied Spirit Cites Help for Escape
A Birmingham Age-Herald snippet portrays a haunted exchange in which a distressed spirit asks a doctor for removal. The doctor responds that aid is possible only if the spirit can aid itself by pulling and pushing to exit the encounter.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Fragmented quotations from 1900s newspapers and books
A collage of quoted lines and aphorisms from Baltimore American Cleveland Plain Dealer and others. It presents a mix of wry humor and moral observations with characters asking about life and infamy. The prose lacks a single event or clear news item.
Rare Disease Quoted in Detroit Free Press
The Detroit Free Press quotes a doctor noting a phrase about a rare disease and discusses the idea that giving up through overwork is not failure but a form of success. The exchange frames endurance and the cost of effort.
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Detroit Free Press
Swimming While Sick Warned by Dr Hastings
Dr Hastings of Los Angeles cautions against swimming or diving with a head cold. He notes risk of pushing nasal secretions into the middle ear and a summer rise in mastoid abscesses. He urges staying out of water until the cold clears to protect self and others.
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Hill Hastings
Los Angeles
Hastings
Imagination and Individual Craft in Beavers to Johnson
A reflective piece contrasts human imagination with natural design. It argues that unlike beavers and bees whose outputs follow uniform patterns individuals must infuse personal variation into work to avoid becoming mere copyists and echoes.
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Samuel Johnson
How War Begins Before Declarations According to Authorities
Historical precedents show most conflicts start before formal declarations. International law cites three paths to a state of war: declaration, manifest proclamations, and hostile acts. One authority notes hostilities can begin via reprisals, pacific blockades, or interventions without a declaration.
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New York World
Vast Russia and its enormous Asiatic dominions
An English magazine notes the vastness of northeast Siberia and the Asiatic dominions that exceed Europe in area by over one million square miles yet hold fewer inhabitants than London. The passage contrasts European and Asiatic Russia and recounts a quip about a car salesman.
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Siberia
Ural Mountains
Asia
Pacific Ocean
Russia
Europe
London
Giant Japanese spider crab description from Birmingham paper
The giant Japanese spider crab, noted for its ugly appearance, has a body about one foot wide and a claw span sometimes exceeding twelve feet. These crustaceans inhabit the Sea of Japan and dwell as deep as 2 000 feet below the surface.
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Japan Sea
Joyous Funerals of Siam Military Nobility
The funerals of Siam's military nobility mix gaiety with mourning as the king lights the funeral pyre. Afterward, crowds enjoy sports and the lotus dance.
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Siam
Man Seeks Willing Partner Through Fire for Love
In a witty exchange the speaker vows the man to marry must endure fire for her. A playful reply asserts the speaker will marry him if needed. A third line notes a boss fires an employee for calling too often, as quoted from the Boston Transcript.
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Boston Transcript
Quote about happiness and clever courtship from Jerrold
A brief paraphrase notes the idea of choosing a mate with wit and shared finances. It mentions Belle and a vet, and a man bearing the costs of her clothes including a cap. The overall theme is domestic happiness sourced from getting along at home.
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Belle
Quieting Title Action in Jones County Iowa
In Jones County Iowa district court a petition by Chismore seeks a quiet title ruling against numerous defendants including James C Brown Matthias Sauser and John W Derling over described parcels in Richland township section 33 34 township 86 north range 2 4 west. The plaintiff claims ownership in fee simple and that defendants claims are barred by twenty years adverse possession and statute of limitations. The case is set for the March term 1918 with default possible if defendants fail to appear by noon of the second day.
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District Court of the
State of
Iowa
Jones County
Chismore
James C. Brown
Matthias Sauser
John W. Durling
Allen Wilkie
Thomsin Brown
Joseph Ward
Fanny Carey
Della Dawson
Thomas Dawson
Isworth Corbett
Hsworth Corbett
Antoni<ooop
Anton Koop
Jonathan Horton
Mars
Towit
Anton Shoop
Anton Jhoop
John W. Derling
John W
Town Su
Township 86
Richland Township
District Court
Andrew Kasper
A. D
Doxseee
Creamery Articles Outline Director Terms and Patron Rights
A 1918 private creamery charter outlines board terms and officer selection from patrons who are actual farmers. It specifies president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer roles, quorum rules, and a cap on indebtedness two thirds of paid-in capital. Provisions cover patron equality, amendment by two thirds, property protections, dissolution distributions, and one vote per patron. Dated February 16 1918. Attest W Brazelton Secretary. C G Schweiter President.
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F Bt
Eoach
C. G.schweiter
H.W. Hanken
W.H. Hanken
John ‘W Schweitzer
John A
Attest
W. Brazelton
Bobby's Capital Spelling Joke in Boston Transcript
A brief quoted quip reflects a fatherly view that a bank should have strong capital, cited from the Boston Transcript.
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Bobby
Boston Transcript
Blobbs Joke Captures Domestic Conversation
A Philadelphia Record humor piece jokes that the average wife tells her husband everything she hears and often more she does not. The quip highlights marital chatter and common spouse banter in a concise cartooning style.
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Blobbs
Philadelphia Record
Practical Health Hint Catarrhal Jaundice
Catarrhal jaundice results from inflammation of bile duct mucous membranes due to diet or exposure. Symptoms range from slight malaise to yellowing of eyes and skin, with possible bilious taste loss of appetite and foul tongue coat. Treatment is light diet, blue pill or salts, and bed rest. seek a physician if symptoms persist.
Notice of Application to Sell Real Estate Jones County Iowa
Notice to heirs of Dayton W. Cunningham estate that Dora Cunningham executrix seeks court permission to sell five acres in section 1 township 86 range 4 west for debt payment. Hearing set for 2 PM March 18 1918 at Anamosa courthouse. heirs may appear. Attorneys Herrick and Teed for the estate.
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District Court of
State of
Iowa
Jones County
Dayton W. Cunningham
Dora Cunningham
Myrtle Barnes
Edith Gayles
Mazie Dunivan
Clifford J. Cunningham
Alice Cunningham
Ruth Cunningham
Olive Ada White
Catherine Wlaine Barrett
District Court
Anamosa
Aieiet
al Monticello
Notice of Incorporation of Farmers Mutual Creamery Company
Amended and substituted articles of incorporation for Farmers Mutual Creamery Company formerly Farmers Cooperative Creamery Company Monticello Iowa adopted and filed. Corporate name principal place of business Monticello Jones county Iowa capital stock 25000 purely mutual plan no shares. Board of directors elected February first annually by stock orders.
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Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company
Farmers’ Cooperative Creamery Company
Monticello
Towa
Jones County
Iowa
Farmers’ Co-operative Creamery Company
Atrows
Dr Hand’s Teething Lotion Promises Relief for Babies
An advertisement touts Dr Hand’s Teething Lotion as reducing swelling easing pain and soothing teething babies. It claims quick application by finger rubs and notes that if swallowed it is safe. The lotion is described as scientific prepared by a famous baby specialist and priced at 25 cents at druggists.
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Dr. Hand
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Willie
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Vast
Chicago Herald
Douglas Jerrold
C.G. Sehneiter
DR. E
Egarvey
C. N. Patrick
Rickleff & McNeill Hardware Store
A.P. Lambert
Jones County Trust & Savings Bank
M. W. Herrick
E. E. Reed
Herrick.& Reed Attorneys At
M. F. Hogan
F. A. Hefner
Stickford Drug Store
Monticello Town
DR. A. M. Maurice D. D. S
Lovell Block
Geo. K. Meyer
Herrick & Teed
R. D. Cooley, Auctioneer
Wyoming
F.B. Collins
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Clo
Toledo
Ohio
Blackfoot Valley
Montana
Pacific
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
K. E. Brewer
West Union
Brewer
Wolf Chemical CO
Quincy, II
W. W. Stickford
L. H. Lang
C. H. Schipman
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Monticello, Iowa
Villian
Hlinois
Jones National School of Auctioneering
F.l.story
John G. Schoon
Horse Hospital
George Albery
North Cedar Street
First Street
J. W. Doxsee
Chas. A. Doxsee
Doxsee
Doxsee Attorneys AT Law
H. M. Remury
James Remley
Remley & Remley Attorneys AT Law
Laws
Main Street
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