How to Get a Husband
Marthy uses practical tactics to win Mr. Hathaway by appealing to his stomach and daily needs. Aunt Griggs explains a racy rural ploy, then suggests Marthy repeatable methods for securing a spouse through sustenance and domestic skill. The piece blends dialogue with a humorous parable about marriage and social effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marthy
John
Griggs
Haskell
Widder
Berksville
Hilton Crossroads
Zem
Ben Hathaway
Mr. Hathaway
Conscientious Man Refuses Plate Offering on Sunday
A man explains he is conscientious and did not give any plate offering on Sunday. He says even the smallest contribution he carried was a farthing and he did not think the sermon justified it.
The Last Cartridges Battle Defended at Bazeilles
Commandant Lambert led a small French detachment in a desperate stand at an isolated house in Bazeilles. Despite being wounded, Lambert refused to surrender as Bavarians breached doors and windows. He finally exited with folded arms, facing bayonets, and secured sparing terms after his men were captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonse de Neuville
Bazeilles
Lambert
Buazeilles
Gaelic Handedness Ties Right South and Left North
A Gaelic scholar notes in the London Chronicle that in Gaelic the right hand is the south hand and the left is the north hand. The south is seen as rich and favored, the north as unlucky, explaining why many Scotsmen go southward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Chronicle
Complex Heirship Descriptions In Iowa Land Suit
A long listing of heirs and spouses relates to a Jones county Iowa land dispute. The plaintiff seeks fee simple title to described parcels in Dubuque and Jones counties and asserts defendants have no valid claim. The petition outlines multiple heirs, deeds, and statutory bar claims. The case requires defendants to appear by November to avoid default.
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Andrew Ambuehl, Jr
Franksis
Errand
Michael J. Sauser
Anna Becker
Michael Sauser
Lute
Didbugie County
Lowa
Paul Beeker
Ann Beekers
John M. Sauser
Viel Sauser
Litira M. Reddin
Carole Trogan
Peter Sauser
Dubque County
Peter Sanger
Tdi
Lavinia Seuser
Orpha Sauser
Charles A. Reddlin
Carrie Hogan
Pook Sauser
Lane M. Reddin
Carrie Hornnhove
Frank Wester
Mary Sotesey Waster
Attia Hiller
John Wester
William Wester
Kathryn Wester
Frederick Wester
Joseph J. Wester
Mamie Wester
Christopher Wester
Bertha Wester
Mary Lauser Wester
Wits & Dughiter
Michiel Singer
Allen Isband
Anna Hiller
Kate Wester
Annie Peter
Sated Westers
Said Mary Wester
Pand Buel
Martin Buel
Abraham Buel
Leonard Buel
Kasper Buel
Kate Karil
Dora Loetscher
Martin Biol
Jotes County
Lewa
Decuased
Baol
Lena Buol
Mary Band
Lena Biol
Paul
Abraham
Leonard
Kasper Buol
Martin Biol Bedag Wammeried
Bodamette
Ursula Anette
Martin Buol
Lizzie Janette
Martin Datetee
John Janette
Katie Tamutsner
Dora Lebermann
Ursula Davette
Comedia Dinette
Lydia Dhonatte
Joseph Laebermain
Martin Jhoette
John Jabethe
Don Laberian
Ursula Devette
Eavald Phiase
Tillie Flaase
Oheip
Ursula Rette
Daniel Sam
Sam
Franklin Dalby
Dalby
Alvernonss
Martin and
Mes
Martin
John Bo Penne
Penna
David Steator
Steator
Hedes
Mage
Jones County
Nonge
Nbhave
District Court
Iowa
Recorder
Jones and Dubique
Towa
Job
Herrick & Reed
Charles Pawson
Mary A. Pawson
Jane Pawson
James B. Richards
Lydia A. Richards
Town of
Wyoming
District Court of
Gaim
Janes County
Charles Pawson, Sr
Parlan
Jaimes B. Richards
James 8. Richards
District Court of the State of
Tawa
Dodes County
Laawrence R. Jecobs
Edgar@. Wilson
Eliza B. Wilson
Aunkdown
Wilson
Dwight Loveland
Baneline Rieh
Lieinda Loveland
Kimeline Rich
Lawrence Re Jngelis
Ninintit
Andrew Katsper
Tris
Plainout
Manny
Othe
Stademenrt
Atmosa
Low
Festive Gent Refuses Call From Wife as Constable Remains Calm
In a London Opinion excerpt a festive gentleman staggers with drink and mocks a police constable who gently reminds him of his wife on the line. The exchange shows public sobriety challenged by lighthearted intoxication.
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Billy
Wiliam
William
London
Monopolist and Beggar Wordplay Noted In Quips
A brief exchange features a janitor and beggar with a sign reading Beggars Not Allowed In This Building. The owner replies I am the owner. The dialogue appears alongside a Beaconsfield quote about self knowledge and a humorous exchange about Mr Homeleigh’s matrimonial prospects as noted in Boston Transcript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Globe
Paradoxical Advice About a Hoisted Safe
A brief dialogue shows Willie speaking of a hoisted safe down the street and his mother warning him to avoid the safe side. The Boston Transcript adds a note on moving past failures and pushing toward new success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Mamma
Boston Transcript
Public notice of executrix for Urban F. Haeussler estate
The district court of Jones county Iowa appoints and commissions A W Lats and Edyh Haeussler as executrix of Urban F Haeussler deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the district court clerk within the legal time and debtors are urged to pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa September 22. Herrick Reed attorneys for estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Urban F. Haeussler
Anamosa
Jaws
A.W. Lats
Court approves publication notice for four weeks in Monticello Express
Attorney R M Corbut for the plaintiff is seen approving a notice that complies with Iowa statutes. The judge MLLOP SMITH of the th Judicial District orders publication for four consecutive weeks in The Monticello Express at Anamosa Iowa dated September 17 1913.
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Towa
Monticello
Jones County
Iowa
Anamosa
Mllop, Smith
Sheriff Sale in Jones County Iowa on Real Estate
A special execution directed to the sheriff from the District Court of Jones County Iowa. Monticello State Bank sues Joseph M Holwere Maggie S Holcre and J J Locher as administrator for estates of M Pofacre and Rebecca Hofacre. Real estate in sections 15 5 16 all in Jones County listed for sale to satisfy debt of 12493.47 plus costs. Sale set for October 21 1018 at the Anamosa courthouse. Dated September 24 Anamosa Iowa.
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Linn County
C. Chismore
District Court
Iowa
Linn
Lowa
Township 86
Mange 6
Central City
Flogers Crossing
Marek I. du
Jones County
Monticello State Bank
Joseph MM. Holwere
Maggie S. Holcre
J. J. Locher
M. Pofacre
Rebecca d. Hofacre
Linive
S86
Range
West 6Th P. M
West Sudby
A. D
Anamosa
W. A. Hogan
Said County
Herrick & Reed
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Paragon of
Indy
de Neuville
Nicholas Baer
Erm
Peter S. Jansen
Plaltit
Isd
Herrick & Read, Attorneys
Beaconsfield
Frank Falcon
W. Woodbridge
TY. A. Kearns
Cedar Rapids
EAC
Preston
I. Wheeler
Cedar Rapids, la
Edyh Haekussler
Attorneys
R. M. Corbut
The
Phaintiff
Sheriff’s Sale
W. F. Rohn
Monticello, Ia
J. W. Doxsee
Thorney
Lovell Block
Manticello
Lows
DR. A. M. Maurice
Horse Hospital
George Albery
Cedar Street
First Street
W. A. Mirick, M. D
South Cedar St
H. M. Remley
James Remley
Remley & Remley
Main Street
Hasterly
H. C. Bohlken
Central Lumber & Coal Company
G. P. Rockstad
Inter Ocean and
Farmer
Chicago
Inter Ocean
West
Monticello Express
Monticello, Iowa
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