City Directory Names and Local Officials Listed
The record lists City Directory entries including ceeeeeeeDe J Gupta A C Kuyper Marshall John Buckingham Assessor John Bloem Treasurer Wm Kruger Mayor Clerk and councilmen Arie DeBruine John Faassen K Van Eissel Jorp reflecting municipal posts and names in a concise reference.
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ceeeeeeeDe J Gupta
A C. Kuyper Marshall
John Buckingham
John Bloem
Wm. Kruger
Arie DeBruine
John Faassen
K. van Eissel
Jorp
Russia's Balakireff and the Jest of Peter the Great
A retelling of Balakireff the Russian court jester famed for wit that pleased Peter the Great. The tale recalls his bold tricks to gain pardons and favor, including feigning a wooden sword, testing guards, and a controversial tale about foreign soil. The narrative threads Balakireff with Till Eulenspiegel, linking folklore of jesters across Europe.
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Peter the Great
England
Joe Miller
Germany
Bulenspiegel
Italy
Orient
Nasreddin el Khoja
Russia
Balakireff
Burgnspiegel
Balakirett
Bulakiveff
Peter Alexeivitch
Peter
Balakireft
Balutireff
Balikireff
Aptain Bulukhef
Tam
Finland
Till Eulenspiegel
Balakhrett
Talakireff
Washington Star
Spare the Old Things Plea for Preservation of Keepsakes
A Willeta Beacon note argues against destroying old letters, baby shoes, and keepsakes for space reasons. It laments loss of sentiment and memory tied to historic places like Mount Vernon and Independence Hall, urging citizens to keep mementos to preserve sweetness and patriotism.
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Chuck
Grear Washington
Mount Vernon
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Texas
Alamo
Sin Antonio
Wiellta
In a Railway Smashup Proper Actions For Passengers
A historical railroad disaster piece advises passengers on routes to safety after a collision derailment or switch misfortune. It outlines calm conduct seek aid aid others and report details to authorities.
Witty musings and mass of unrelated anecdotes
A collage of public reflections and quotes on stress in emergencies, social feuds in a town hall concert, a colorful jab at domestic help, and a rapid survey of animal and human anatomy. The piece blends opinions, satire, and scientific trivia without a single cohesive narrative.
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Clancy
The Joined Fragments Dinner Menu Exchange
A comic strip of diners and a waiter unfolds as a customer ponders atomic fragment joining in a humorous restaurant scene. London Nit-Bitsment delivers a quip about Tash for one amid playful wordplay on dining.
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London
The Fluent Speaker a Riddle From Tessle's Weekly
A brief quip on eloquence and thought provoking discourse runs as a witty line from Tessle's Weekly. It notes that a fluent speaker can prompt a listener to reconsider beliefs, labeled as a thoughtful kind of chatter.
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Tessle
London Punch Quote on Chauffeur Insuring Passengers
A clipped London Punch exchange notes reassurance about car travel. Helder in a hired motorcar greets Lily and the chauffeur, who jokes that they always insure their passengers, reflecting early transport propriety and witty dialogue.
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Helder
Lily
London
A Money Maker He Works In The Mint
Smith is not rich but earns far more than he spends while Jones asks how. The answer: he works in the mint, per the New York American.
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Smith
Jones
Mint
New York American
Laws In Warfare Involving Nigerian Tribes And Bees
A historical note describes tribes using bees in warfare. Villagers retreating from attackers release bees, causing painful confrontations for those struck by the insects near surrounding cactus labyrinths.
Dollar Bill Philanthropy Ends In Theft
A West Philadelphia businessman tries a charity stunt on a subway by gifting a dropped dollar to a poor woman. She claims it wasn’t hers until she realizes the giver’s trick. The man pockets the money and leaves, calling it a moral lesson learned.
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Jomaey
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Times
Fire Eaters and Ancient Tricks of Breath and Flame
An old illustrated piece recounts fire breather tricks from ancient times. It cites Bunus, a Syrian slave, as the first known performer in 130 B C who feigned divine communication by breathing flames. The article also notes methods using burning flax balls and protective pastes like alum for fiery displays. Napoleon’s mother later features in a brief aside about a royal garden encounter.
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Bunus
Sicily
Eunus
Harper’s
Notice of Referee's Sale in Marion County Iowa
A 1911 notice announces a referees sale by order of the District Court of Iowa Marion County. William Van der Wilt as plaintiff seeks partition of 99 acres in section 22 township 77 north range 18 west. Sale set for February 4 1911 at the Gaass law office Pella with payments 10 percent cash, 40 percent in 60 days, remainder September 1 1911.
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District Court of Iowa
Marion County
William van der Wilt
Gerrit van der Wilt
Iowa
Geo. G. Gaass
Pella
John van Vliet
van Oosterhout and Hospers
Proof of Will Notice for Hurbert De Bie Deceased
Notice is on file with the Marion County District Court Iowa proving a last will and testament. Hearing set for February term 1911 on February 6 1911 at the court in Knoxville Iowa. Interested parties may appear or be heard. Clerk B Kersbergen Deputy Meyer Langerak Knoxville December 27 1910.
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District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Hurbert de Bie
B.kersbergen
Meyer Langerak
Knoxville
James Sheehy
B. Kersbergen
Testament of James Sheehy Deed in Knoxville, Iowa
A dated testament from February 6, 1911 references James Sheehy and the B. Kersbergen firm in Knoxville Iowa with a December 19, 1911 notation. The fragmentary text notes legal action or record of property or estate disposition dated in 1911.
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G. & C. Merriam Co
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W. T. Harris
United States Commissioner of Education
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Olney Music CO
St. Joseph, Mo
J. O. Mitten
Pella Public Library
Julia Vanzante
Oskaloosa Daily Evening Herald
Werald
Oskaloosa, Iowa
City Directory
L. P. Grundman, Jacob Plender
A. Waechter
Council
Engineering Journa
Cincinnati Times- Star
Meinert
Fire Eaters
Napoleon
St. Cloud
Opyrt
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