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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
8
In a college love triangle a poet and a boastful halfback vie for Dulcie Drayton. Billy, steady and kind, endures their rivalries, wins Dulcie by proving his real care, and she accepts his marriage proposal.
Crochet instructions detail lace pattern for a 154 inch wide project using No 28 or No 30 crochet cotton. Steps cover multiple rows with chains, treble stitches, double crochet, picots, and ring formations across spaces and loops, including instruction to miss stitches and group stitches in several rows.
Lucille Adams brings the popular Chautauqua reader performance of Little Lord Fauntleroy. Though not appearing in person, Adams portrays the character with studies of the role, delivering a vivid, engaging interpretation that captivates audiences. Her strong personality and skill render the piece a premier attraction of the Chautauqua program.
Harlem physician Dr. Carl H. Foss, a Lusitania survivor, testified from New York that the ship sailed at about fifteen knots and did not increase speed before the torpedo hit. He said Captain Turner could have prevented the disaster by higher speed, praised passengers, blamed some crew for failures with life belts, and noted officers apparent awareness before impact. A lighter sidebar recalls a Philadelphia skull museum joke about Franklin.
In 1793 individuals hired a man to ride from Castine to Wiscasset carrying letters and papers biweekly. He walked the entire route. The next year postmasters were appointed and mail sent weekly by horseback. Rufus Crane, Warren’s first postmaster, earned 20 cents for his first three months.
Mrs Versey protests the stern severity of her new photographs titled Norah asks a playful question. Norah, a warm waitress with a Trish heart, replies quickly in a light regional tone that she would not be two afternoons a week otherwise if the image truly looked like Mrs Tlersey.
The article outlines fixes for common sewing machine troubles such as a stubborn wheel jam and thread breakage plus lint buildup under the feed. it also notes a new spring fashion feature featuring a housenid apron on frocks with a soft green taffeta dress and pockets.
Dr D T Robertson, a recognized Mexico expert, travels widely and speaks with authority on the country’s life and troubles. He is a strong platform speaker whose knowledge and contact with the people aim to engage and inform audiences, promising valuable, well timed illustrations and insight.
In Wranklyn Kentucky frog hunters in Simpson county must obtain a license if they use a gun. County Judge Hatter says frog shooting is covered by the game law and the county game warden directs hunters to secure a license before shouting bull frogs. Fair to Request Rates of Railroads. Officials of the state fair association say they will seek lower railroad rates into Des Moines within a month. They plan to request concessions and more and earlier special trains, arguing the state fair merits favorable terms just as in previous years.
Laurens Iowa June 23 1915 the Consolidated Independent School District invites sealed proposals for labor and materials to complete a new school building per architect Kirby T Snyder plans. Bids due July 24 1915 at 9 00 am at the office of President F C Gilchrist with five percent certified check. The district may reject any and all proposals and plans are available on request.
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