27 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
Nashua Reporter
Location
Nashua, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
1
Community notes report residents visiting court in Suffolk and Waterloo, sale of farm stock, sick relatives improving after pneumonia, and local cinema expansion. Mentions Wm Greigish recovery in California, John Shannon birth scare, and Arch Berrier trial for carnal knowledge of an imbecile.
Bradford Lodge No 329 A F and A M marks fifty years since its first meeting in Bradford on March 10 1885 and the 1885 charter by the Grand Lodge of Iowa. The group merged later with Cedar Bean Lodge and moved to this city. A March 10 program and supper are planned.
Frank Parsons of South Richland wed Sligs Perle Grove of near Williamstown in New Hampton on Tuesday in a quiet ceremony performed by Lely matri tony. They returned to the Parsons home for a wedding supper before starting housekeeping on a farm three fourths of a mile from the groom’s parents.
The baseball team plans a benefit dance Tuesday evening in Simpson’s Opera House to raise funds for the park and season supplies. About 70 tickets are sold, Gates Harp Orchestra of Mason City will provide music, tickets cost 1 dollar, and the team hopes to start the season financially strong with strong community support.
Statutes authorize fines for sale or use of unwholesome milk or cream and the dairy commissioner will prosecute sellers and buyers. Emphasis on cleanliness, proper storage, and regular delivery. cream must be washed, held cold, and delivered at least every second day in summer and every third day in winter. higher quality cream earns more, and paying by grade is urged for creamery operators.
Readers of the Breeder's GazeLite report on fattening swine trials. Durac-Jersey pen weighed 1300 pounds, 62 days feeding 3371 pounds of corn, gain 500 pounds, corn per pound gain 0.151. Poland China pen weighed 1745 pounds, 35 days feeding 2907 pounds corn, gain 58 pounds, corn per pound gain about 0.21. Costs cited for pork yield: about $3.40 per 100 pounds for Duracs and $2.60 per 100 pounds for Poland Chinas. Decorah Republican notes.
For sale or rent the Graham property in the south part of town includes a new three room house two lots and a barn. Also available is the former Mary Wait-a six room house with well cistern and kitchen sink four lots and a stable. Rented for this season under terms. WN DB Gary.
Des Moines dispatch reports Attorney General Byers ruled that saloons cannot be owned or controlled by corporations, including breweries. Prosecutions may target brewery operated saloons if property transfers are not completed promptly, forcing business to individuals who bear liabilities. The ruling shocks readers and echoes a prior merit law order.
The weekly prayer meeting lesson is Psalms 19 8 24 by the Methodist group. Sunday services 10 30 am and evening The Street of Gold. Epworth League led by Mr Demro on Sunday evening. Choir practice Saturday 7 30 pm. Sunday school attendance 104. Congregational prayer topic tonight Faith and Forgiveness in Prayer Mark 11 12 26. Morning sermon next Sunday The Bible the Foundation of Religion Bible Sunday. Bring Bibles. Junior Endeavor 3 pm Senior Endeavor 6 50 pm How God Leads Men Psalm 23. Bradford church visit 3 pm. The Friendly group hosts Mr and Mrs G K Smith and Mr and Mrs H T Dexter next Tuesday evening March 3 at the home of the Smiths. All welcome.
The Red Cedar river in Nashua Iowa is praised for scenic beauty from source in Minnesota to the Mississippi. It describes the river’s banks, wildlife, and the bridge and dam views that captivate visitors and locals alike. For Sale Jersey cows two good dairy animals and one yearling offered by Thos L Smith Greenwood Iowa.
For rent an old residence known as the Mrs Lyman Parrish house. Property features an ern well and platern. Located on Posley Roata 8 in Grand Meadow. Inn nearby.
The Greene Recorder notes Art Parno suffered a painful acid burn during soldering last Saturday. Ackley Journal and Ackley Tournal report a horse hook injury to a wagon animal and the death of Lavern Whittier at Eldora from a yard accident. West Union’s Prof J C Sanders is named warden of Fort Madison prison, with Prof Waters succeeding him, amid reform talks and political debate.
In former years railroads donated unused ties to the section for kindling, with workers paying for hauling. Now the Milwaukee Road and Illinois Central install pulldozers at terminals to shred ties into small chunks for firewood, using a platformed car with a disc and traveling blades powered by gas.
J I Perkin of Nashua Iowa offers for sale eight White Leghorn cockerels eight red and blue birds and an egg incubator. Contact details not provided.
Overhauled and in good shape five horsepower gasoline engine offered for sale. Write or apply at this office. Chicago's best daily The Record Herald and The Reporter offer one year for $3.23 when paid in advance, a savings of 75 cents compared with the Record-Herald alone.
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