LOCAL FAMILIES VISIT AND TRAVEL NOTES
First Creek area residents including Mr and Mrs Ohruett and children from Linton visited Mr and Mrs Alonzo Pruett. WR Neeriemer of Oden visited first of the week with Ol Meek and family. Herschel Ledgerwood and family were guests of William Henderson. Starlin Pruett returned from Champaign Illinois where employed. Rat-Snap advertisement claims effective rat control sold by Druggists and dealers.
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WR Neeriemer of
Oden
Ol Meek
One Year Later Six Months and Payable in Advance No. 2
Publication detail from Storrs imprint noting payment terms and advance requirement for a periodical. Publisher listed as No. 2 with address 8 Storrs.
Ten Commandments of Civic Life
A civic ethics tract urges loyalty to a hometown, defense of public institutions, strong public schools, health, roads, cleanliness, beauty, community cooperation, neighborliness, and church participation. It calls residents to support leaders, work on committees, and involve families for a strong, thriving town led by Jabez.
Harmonious Consistency in a Polka-Dot Lesson
A dialogue about consistency uses a freckle-faced girl in a polka-dot dress leading a coach dog as an example. The girl explains a simple method to enforce behavior by separating misbehaving boys from girls and reprimanding appearance. The passage reads as a humorous schoolroom dialogue on social conduct and discipline.
London Answers on Telephone Rates for Hise Time
A reader asks if a reduced rate applies for a specific local call. The response notes a charge of Sher Fifty miles eighteen pence for three minutes and asks whether a discount might apply.
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London
Persian Rug Mystery at the Shop
A storekeeper explains to a lady shopper that a rare rug is Persian and distinct from Turkish. The dialogue centers on identification and rarity of the rug.
A Convenient Affliction Cough Silence for Life Agents
A Boston Evening Transcript quip notes a cough as a sly device to dismiss life insurance agents. The old man explains the cough is indispensable, as it ensures agents do not linger longer than three minutes. The exchange underscores humorous self interest in avoiding policy pitches.
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Boston Evening Transcript
Some Consolation and Troubled Times in Agrarian Bloc
Fragmentary dialogue recalls first kisses and lingering troubles. The text references the Agrarian Bloc and a character named Whit amid unfamiliar phrases and garbled names. The scene hints at social strains and a rural setting outside town with unnamed associates and uncertain events.
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Field Uecer
Bor Parner Si Carntassel
Ouf Town
Remarkable Woman Impresses Peers in Boston Transcript
A fragmented 19th century note praises a wife as remarkably capable, with comic asides about remarks and leadership. The garbled text hints at admiration from a Boston Evening Transcript style source, reflecting informal chatter and social commentary.
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Peck
Tlech
Repetitive claims stain Reginald’s reputation for originality
The passage argues Reginald is viewed as a repeat thinker by ISniker-ILT, labeling him as a safe bet. SunniVello counters, calling him a seen one, noting he has never offered an original idea, a claim echoed by four-fills in the text.
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Isniker
Reginald
SunniVello
Do you believe spirits return to this earth
Senator Sorghum dismisses belief in returning spirits noting they lack money and votes, while discussing the immortality question in a short exchange about the hereafter.
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Senator Sorghum
That Settles It Clar ence Proclaims Marriage Fortune
In a playful exchange, Clarence informs Clarice that a fortune teller predicted she will marry a handsome man, ending their tense moment with light humor.
River Jordan Power Promoter Exchange Question
Pious man asks if the River Jordan holds power. promoter replies he has not turned thoughts to it and questions its potential.
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River Jordan
Not So Awful Actress Exchange Ends Newsroom Banter
Two actresses trade quips about the earth stopping its rotation and being hurled into space, one joking about newspaper space as a destination while the other dismisses the notion with a playful relief.
Starchy Eared Corn Susceptible to Rot in Field Trials
United States Department of Agriculture reports that dent corn with starchy kernels shows higher root rot infection than horny kernels. The finding aids seed selection to avoid testing every ear, with horniness distinguished by translucence. Bulletin details joint work with Purdue and offers practical seed-choice guidance.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
John F. Trost
Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station
Washington, D.C
Device aids berry grower in keeping strawberry beds neat
A rolling cutter device helps strawberry beds stay in order through summer. Dr Van Lorn explains it cuts runners that would spread between rows and unwanted plants. Two cutters mounted on a homemade frame allow running up and down rows to confine plants to desired space.
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van Lorn
Nebraska
Faro Journal
Poison Spray Use On Fruits and Vegetables
United States Department of Agriculture researchers warn that proper spraying schedules prevent harmful residue on harvests. Heavy or late-season spraying can leave measurable amounts of arsenic lead or copper, but washing and peeling remove most residue. Department Bulletin 1027 details findings from sprayed produce nationwide.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Washington, D. C
Fixing Grades for Mohair Survey Under USDA Authority
Federal wool specialists are surveying mohair varieties in Texas as the United States Department of Agriculture moves toward establishing official grades. The investigations aim to standardize quality across Mohair produced in the state.
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Federal
Texas
United States Department of Agriculture
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. R. Neeriemer
First Creek
OH ?Ruett
Linten Visted
Alonzo Pruett Surday
Derschel Ledger
Bicknell
Jacob Stan Oie
Everett Keck
Herschel Ledgerwood
William Hendersong
Starlin Pruett
Champaign
Col Edmondson
Mary and
Iva Edmondson
Elnora
al Toon
Valda Sims
Willis Overton
Odon
Rose Webster
Burns City
Arrison Overton
Ray Edmondson
Everett Laughlin
Mrs Jeff Anderson
Poland
China
Hour Glass
Will
The
Pioneer
Bret Cable
Washington, Mnd
W. Brett Cable
Washington
Indiana
Odon Journal
Odon, Indiana
Postoffice
Storrs
Jabez
Hust
Brighton
Clar
Ence
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