Neighbors Move and Local News From Galesburg and Runnells
Local items report Dr. Ad Kling moving to Monroe with family as seven four horse teams moved belongings. Mr. Ward takes station agent role in Bethany Junction. Births include a son for Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Bryan and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Stay. Road conditions worsen, township duties shift to new road superintendent. Runnells notes safe installed and residents moving, with dance poorly attended due to bad roads and a political caucus naming candidates for mayor and council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam J. Kling
Mr. Kling
Ad Kling
Monroe
Galesburg
Cal. Murphy
Clay
Donkey Riding Tales From Egypt in Victorian Memoir
Excerpt from Cornhill Magazine recounts an English governess’s donkey ride in Egypt. She describes a stubborn donkey, a mischievous donkey boy, and the rapid dash to the river with her notebook scattering behind her. Hyenas, jackals, hippos, and zebras interrupt a restless camp at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Missus
Bakshish
Cornhill Magazine
Ends of the Yarn Bring Heads and Ends Together
A southern colonel famed for tall tales recounts a hunting tale where a liar’s story collapses until his enslaved servant narrates a twist that makes both ends meet. The anecdote reflects comic irony and the servant’s practical correction of the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gemmen
Massa
Gerry Mighty
New Orleans
limes-Democrat
Princess Bonnie at Monroe and School Notes
Miss Flint gave a vocal solo at chapel Friday morning. Princess Bonnie performance is set for Monroe tomorrow night with Agnes Bousquet in Donna Pomposo role. New chorus members include Maude Van der Meulen Bessie Van der Meulen and Mr Ballengee. Boys and girls gym classes hosted games charades and supper on the race track with lively evening entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Flint
Princess Bonnie
Monroe
Mrs. Meyer
Cincinnati
Iowa
Mrs. Meyers
Miss Pearl Nicholson
Agnes’ Bousquet
Donna Pomposo
Barton
Working Overtime
Dr King s New Life Pills claim to work tirelessly for complete digestive relief. The advertisement touts cures for indigestion biliousness constipation and headaches with a promise of ease safety and reliability. Sold for 25 cents at Keables drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Keables
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Pella
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Mrs. Stonaker Dennis
Ghe
H. van Maren
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Des Moines
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Columbia
Rogers Bros
Biden Britannia CO
Meriden
Becay LA
Neighborhood News
Durham
James Harvey
Rev. Johnson
Mt. Pleasant
M. E Church
Almound Henderson
Clark Heywood
Lucas
Knoxville
Anna Sullivan
Eureka
Daniel Pope
H. W. Ward
Bethany Junction
Ward
Morgan Bryan
Elmer Stay
Stay
H. A. Amesberry
W. R. Wales
Mr. Wales
Ulysus
Nebraska
Runnells
Hedgecock
Albia
Bank of Runnells
Serepta Anderson
Vandalia
Clara Case
Edna Hand
Ottumwa
Carla
B. F. Gilbert
L. L. Brockett
Minneapolis
Mesdames Gilbert
Henry
Pleasantville
Mr. Pederson
Valley Junction
Diff Freel
Brockett Farm
Frank Blee
James Blee
Sally
S. C. Youngkin
Lynnville
Robert Lonsberry
Robert
Jasper County
Macy & Goves
J.W George
A. O. Talbot
Dr. Smith
Henry Terlouw
T. Wisgerholf
Janmert Antry
Standard Oil, CO
College
Ayer
John P. Hodnette
Brooklyn
J. G. Ayr Co
Lowell, Mae
Thunder Creek
H.rietveld
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