Probate Notice and Antique London Signboard Piece
Probate notice from Jasper County Iowa appoints Bert M Sycies as administrator of C W Squires estate, claims due within twelve months. Then a long colonial era essay on old London shop signs, their humor and incongruous names, and examples from the Strand Fleet Street and surrounding areas, with references to signboards like the Naked Boy and Cat and Parrots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jasper County
Iowa
C. W Squires
Newton
Bert M Sycies
H.C. Kerr
Evry
Old London
Strand Fleet Street
St. Paul's Churchyard Cheapside
Old Exchange
Jacob Tonson
Ben Johnson
Burton
St. Paul’s Churchyard
Golden Tupne
Creed Lane
Cornhill
Holborn Corndutte
Fleetstre
Red Cross
Golden Lion
Soper Lane
Cheapside
London
Crombys
Lombard Street
Naked Boy
Strand
Apollo
Free Kidney Pills Offer At Worried Newton Readers
Free distribution of Dean's Kidney Pills advertised as a one day only event at Wagley and Smead Pharmacy in Newton. The notice promises full boxes to kidney sufferers while supplies last, with postage paid if not called in time and includes FosterMilburn Co. as sole agents in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Dean
Socenis
Wagley & Smead
Pharmacy
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Dissolution Notice for Dr Carpenter & Son Firm
The firm of Dr Carpenter and Son of Galesburg Iowa has dissolved its partnership. All who know themselves indebted are urged to settle promptly. If any claims exist they should be presented for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Carpenter & Son
Galesburg
Iowa
The Wild Turkey Hunting and Calling Arts
A historic overview of wild turkey hunting methods and calling techniques, describing wing bone calls, hollow stalks and wood box devices, and the discipline needed for successful ambush. It notes best practice times, hunter posture, stealth, and the perils of overcalling, plus alternatives like baited blinds and use of bird dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Turkey
Fobbler
Turke i
Romance of Lola Ward saves Texan in prairie fire
The tale describes Houston Ward, son of Shanghai Ward, who falls for Geronimo’s daughter known as Lola the Red Rose of the Forest. Amid a raging prairie fire driven by a stampede of 500 steers and 75 horses, Lola rides to rescue Ward as flames threaten. Ward, inspired by her courage, vows to marry her and repay the life saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geronimo
Lola
Houston
Jenny Toni Shane ‘Vaane
Houston A. Ward
Arizona
Old Shanghai Ward
Rio Grande Country
Young Ward
Texas
Champaign
Rio Grande Valley
Indian Territory
Fort Sill
Houston Ward
Ward
Kons
Neil
Watéi
Omaha World-Herald
Evens recounts Hoodoon and color line in Virginia lighthouse service
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans notes many Virginia lighthouse keepers were Black, placed by General Mahone’s followers, and later removed for neglecting lights. One keeper reportedly spat herbs as hoodoo to thwart reports. the man jumped overboard after learning he faced removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sob Evans
Hoodoon
Robley D. Evans
Virginia
General Mahone
Admiral Evans
Exchange Troubles Over Christmas Shirts
Woman asks clerk to exchange Christmas shirts her husband refuses to wear. Clerk responds with unclear dialogue as a miscommunication scene unfolds in a quaint shop setting. The excerpt hints at fashion items like lace and silver accessories, illustrating a domestic humor moment.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W.E. McMurray
Jane
Michigan
Pillsbury's
Puck
J. W. Watson
Battle Creek
Bismarck
Hamburg
Pike
W. Beb. McOmurrayy
Probate Motice
South Spring St
B. J. Engle
Sparro
Maister Dicke
Harry Haberdasher
Oly Tavone
Bernard
Moses
Needle
Boston
Mass
Jakes
Trostyn
Beaver
Earle
State and
Broa Streets
Ole Solomon Gilis
Dickens’ “Dombey and Son
London Globe
Monino'n
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