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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
2
The ad claims Champerlain's Tablets cure ordinary stomach troubles by strengthening the stomach and aiding natural function. Sold for a quarter by W. F. Berry Co.
A traveler in Spain described a humorous exchange where he asked for milk and drawing a cow to convey his request. The vendor, misunderstanding, returned moments later with a ticket for a bullfight, illustrating the gap between language and intent in a vivid, lighthearted anecdote.
A brief classified notice invites real estate sales and related services with contact at the telephone office of Effie Oneat. It states a willingness to assist with selling or boxing real estate and other work.
A Toledo man’s mower Carl Nelson reportedly did careful work on East Broadway. The boy then left for Cincinnati and began plowing corn and tending cows on his Uncle Bert’s farm. A humorous slice of life from an 1886 Ohio issue mixed with a Hall’s Catarrh ad and notary oath.
The column surveys Centerville happenings from late July to August. It notes S. S. convention crowds, a Carnival Co. activity, a Shrine gathering en route to Des Moines, and local farm activity. It recalls old residents, horse sales, and a historic corner house sale, with plans to replace a landmark residence on Last Broadway.
A farmer widow Mary Berry Price in Abingdon writes to the Tribune enclos ing a small payment to keep the paper arriving this year. She laments rising costs and delayed payment over twelve months but pledges to continue reading to stay informed for voting.
From Almena Kansas encloses a check on Lenora for 3300 to keep the paper coming. The writer praises James K Ransom for his good advice to Francy and the boys around Orleans and notes the value of his guidance to the community despite potential mischief from the kids.
About 35 Moulton Shriners joined the Des Moines Fez parade and reported the time of their lives. Messrs Bovard McKenzie Bowie Molar McQueen Carson Kerry Jennings Dava Dever Hartshorn report sore feet and dry canteens from the event.
Orpha Reed and Vene Gale appear among a list of residents with dates in 1922 across multiple towns including Abingdon Fleming Fleming Col and Moberly. Names include Hattie Barnhart Millard Bennett Thos Morrow Mrs Ira Waggoner Palmer Mowrer Mrs Geo Dodge John Levens W T Waybill Lawrance Spurgeon and Mrs J H Jackson with dates ranging from January to July 1922.
The Moulton Iowa town council in regular session on June 6 1921 resolves to construct concrete sidewalks along east side of multiple blocks and Maple street east curb and gutter from Broadway to First. Estimated cost about 1.25 per lineal foot. assessment to adjacent property owners. A hearing is scheduled July 5 1921 at 8 p.m. in the Mayor's office to hear objections.
A curious note describes a woodsman who breaks a match after use and contemplates caution. The habit is said to require handling the hot end briefly and reduce heat on the ground, minimizing fire risk and igniting only if left burned. Get the habit.
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