Education and opportunity fuel Daniel Webster’s rise
The article notes Daniel Webster’s education path from his father’s rise to a local judge, through Exeter and Rev. Wood, to college. It emphasizes the era’s belief in public learning, private endowments, and the need for educated citizens to sustain the new republic. It contrasts past ambition with present-day attitudes toward college, urging youth to seize learning to qualify for leadership and influence.
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Daniel Webster
John Stark
Exeter Academy
Daniel
Exeter
Samuel Wood
Boy Acre Corn Contest Planned By Mahaska Farmers
Notice to postmasters allows distribution of this class of mail matter locally when requested by proper persons. The Mahaska County Farmers Institute plans a boys acre corn contest this summer with at least 60 dollars in prizes. Open to boys 21 and under, rules from Ames College. Aims to spark early interest in crop betterment among youth.
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Mahaska County Farmers’ Institute
Ames College
Farmers Cooperative Corn Show
The Farm Manager Says Feed and Care Drive Dairy Profit
This practical primer details livestock and dairy tips from breed to barn, stressing cleanliness, balanced rations, and timely care. It highlights Babcock testing, proper milking, calf and lamb nutrition, water quality, and moisture control to improve butter, milk flow, and overall farm output.
Post Office to Distribute Certain Mail to Charities
The Post Office Department issued an order directing magazines pictures post cards and comic supplements that previously went to the dead letter office to be distributed to charitable institutions instead. The change ends prior practice of delivering this class of mail to undeclared destinations.
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Post Office Department
Full Strength Ammonia at Real Economy Prices
Full strength ammonia sold as the drug store variety not the diluted household kind. If any dilution is needed, buy our full strength ammonia and dilute yourself. Everything that makes housecleaning better and easier is here and priced to save.
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Langerak’s
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Burlington Railway Company
Oskaloosa
Uncle Sam
Skunk
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Pierce
Minnesota
J. Blommers & Co
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Pella Tank & Pipe Co
Pella, Ia
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