Locals Note Movements and Local Buildings
Eva Bruett traveled to Des Moines after a few days at home. Charlie Ashmore returned Monday from near Ware visiting his uncle Chas Stover. A new roof was put on the Swedish Lutheran church last week with many shingles used. Mrs D W Larimer was called to Sioux Rapids Tuesday evening due to her mother’s illness. Mr and Mrs A W Darling of Madrid Iowa visited Wednesday to Saturday at F S Holcomb’s near Pickerel Lake. West Side Cafe and McAttee’s garage have begun a service that readers will enjoy.
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Eva Bruett
Des Moines
Charlie Ashmore
Ware
Chas. Stover
Swedish Lutheran Church
D. W., Larimer
Sioux Rapids
A. W. Darling
Madrid
Iowa
F. S. Holcomb
Pickerel Lake
West Side Cafe
McAttee’s
Land sale near Pocahontas to Prindle finalizes deal
W A McNee and C D Atkinson of Pocahontas drove to Livermore Tuesday to complete the sale of the old Atkinson place south of town to M B Prindle of that locale. Prindle plans to move to the farm next spring. Later, Mr. and Mrs. G W Strickland and Mr. and Mrs F C Gilchrist departed by auto for Sioux City, with Mavis and Fred Gilchrist riding to Sioux Rapids to transfer to a train for Buff alo Center to visit Dr F N Beam at Buff alo Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. McNee
C. D. Atkinson
Pocahontas
Livermore
Atkinson Place
M. B. Prindle
Prindle
G. W. Strickland
F.C. Gilchrist
Sioux City
Mavis
Fred Gilchrist
Sioux Rapids
Buffalo Center
Mallard Beats Pickerel Lake In 2tol Game At Park
Crowds estimated between seven hundred and one thousand enjoyed a Sunday at Pickerel Lake grove. Mallard won the ball game against Pickerel Lake as work continues on park improvements including hitching posts, a large pavilion, an ice cream parlor, and a bath house. Boats are secured and due before the Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickerel Lake
Mallard
The Way to Hold Him Engagment Ring Exchange
A dialogue fragment shows Margie hiding her engagement ring to keep George uncertain about reclaiming it, affecting their engagement prospects. The Cleveland Plain Dealer quote frames a lighthearted view on commitment and possessiveness within relationships.
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Margie
George
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Consoling Quip on Engagements From a Dated Exchange
A witty exchange contemplates long engagements. One speaker asserts belief in them, arguing that length reduces the time until marriage, while the other nods to the humor in delaying union. The dialogue reflects light social banter from a bygone era.
Community Ice Cream Cans Urged Before Fourth
All households with ice cream cans or packs are asked to set them out for the delivery man to find. The note requests that all cans be ready before the Fourth of July, signed J. G. Hinn.
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J. G. Hinn
New York's Great Market Becomes Global Wholesale Hub
The West Washington and Gansevoort market in New York City form the world’s largest wholesale market complex. Spanning over four city blocks and seven acres, it houses ten three story buildings fed by an active marginal way and docks. Commission men stock refrigerators from 4,000 to 35,000 cubic feet, with supplies arriving via steamship and railroad lines.
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Washington Street
Thirteenth Avenue
West Washington Market
New York City
Manhattan Refrigerating Company
National Provisioner
Lecturer's Fight With Drunken Interrupter in Australia
A London Tatler note recounts a famous lecturer speaking in a bush town. After boasting about British athletic seats, a drunken listener shouted it's a lie after each claim. The lecturer paused, removed his coat, tackled the interrupter, and tossed him out, sparking the manager's quip that double prices would have been charged if the audience had known the outcome.
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London
Tatler
Respect For Old Age Exchange
A short dialogue contrasts meat hearted restraint with harsh duty as Jonas explains he lacked the heart to lambaste an aged rug, admitting humility and respect for old age despite a self confessed virtues shortage. S'manthy questions the decision, highlighting the gentle moral stance.
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Jonas
S’manthy
Compensation for Injury in the Middle Ages
The newly published accounts of the lord high treasurer of Scotland reveal early compensation practices from the 1544 siege of Glasgow. A carter received 25 dollars for a lost horse, a widow was paid 10.56 dollars, and 10.56 dollars went to the owners of two broken drums.
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Scotland
Glasgow
The Elephant's Trunk Explained
The long trunk of the elephant is very, very wonderful. The neck of four footed animals is usually long to enable them to reach their food without difficulty, but the elephant has a short neck to enable him more easily to support the weight of his huge head and heavy tusks. The long trunk helps him to get his food, and the trunk is to an elephant what a long neck is to other animals.
Courtship Crises in Meeting In Laws
Seattle Post-Intelligencer notes the two daunting milestones in young courtship. First, introducing a partner to his mother, where fear of flaws in the beloved persists. Second, presenting oneself to the lover’s family, where distrustful eyes and caustic remarks threaten the charm of romance.
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Love
Paradise Valley
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
The Year Without a Summer Frosts Across The US
In 1816 a remarkable cold spell earned the year the nickname the year without a summer. Frost and snow appeared in every month, crops were ruined, and fruit failure followed. June frost and July frosts hit New York New England and Pennsylvania with deep snow in Maine. Ice formed in August as a cold north wind persisted through the season.
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New York
Massachusetts
Maine
New England
Pennsylvania
Fruitful Comparison in A Mirthful Exchange
A Baltimore American reader observes a lively crowd quipping about a girl. The speakers compare her to a peach and the apple of her father's eye, note a possible match with Binks, call her a lemon in love, and conclude she appears fruitful in resources.
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Binks
Garden of Love
Baltimore American
Cultivating Plump Elbows for Summer Skin
In a fashion note for Milady's Mirror, advice on improving elbow appearance during hot weather. Recommends cocoa butter from cocoa bean byproduct, thorough cleansing, pore opening, and night cloth wraps. Advises warm rubs, gradual application, and extending massage from wrist to shoulder if needed, to soften a bony elbow joint.
Cure for blackheads with diet and potions
The advice urges avoiding rich greasy foods and pastries, drinking milk daily, and maintaining digestion. A nightly intake of a sulfur confection is prescribed, with a home mixture of iron sulfate and acids. Daily walks, water before meals, hot and tepid baths, tar soap, boracic acid with spirits, weekly steam, and squeezing to remove blackheads are detailed.
Grand Opening at Pickerel Lake Park Pavilion
A grand opening is set for the Pickerel Lake Park Pavilion on Saturday evening. Stewart’s Orchestra from Fonda will provide music. Attendees arriving for Tango or hop will have a chance of their lives. Refreshments will be served and good order provided.
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Corn Hopper
Dicken
Pickerel Lake Park
Stewart
Fonda
Many Visitations Across Laurens Area Last Week
A flurry of social visits and weekend trips rolls through Laurens and nearby towns as residents drop by the homes of relatives and friends. Mrs C C Cole and children visited the E L Stouhli residence. Miss Ruth Tumbleson and Miss Opal Holdaway called on Laurens residents. J H Lowery and daughter from Pasadena spent a few days with J C Barth and S H Gill families. others traveled to Rolfe, Minne sota, Pocahontas, and Des Moines for visits and errands.
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C. C. Cole
E. L
Mrs. Grimes
Illinois
Margaret Murray
Ft. Dodge
Tom Philp
Rolfe
Chas
S. H. Gill
J. E. Elbert
Murry
Laurens
M. G. Hencher
Fredda
Geo. Speer
Fred Buck
Minnesota
Harry Porter
Ames
B. C
Katie Onnen
Laurens News Roundup From 25 Years Ago
Thomas Burke and F L Stout visited Corwith in Hancock County Iowa last week. Laurens school building set for dedication on the 4th with exercises. Joseph Kuchel and wife of Holstein visited G T Johnsons. Er A Johnson and photographer Brown bought lots in north Laurens. Brown started a dwelling. H O Austin, former Laurens resident, in town and planning to move back to Laurens to run a harness business. Ferguson family welcomed a baby boy. Mrs Packard Renwick visiting sister F L Stout. F L Stout traveled to Sheldon for a shooting tournament on the 26th and 27th.
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Thomas Burke
F. L. Stout
Corwith
Hancock County
Iowa
Laurens
Joseph Kuchel
Holstein
G. T. Johnson
A. Johnson
Brown
H. O. Austin
Nebraska
Frank Ferguson
Packard
Renwick
Sheldon
Havelock Happenings and Local Visits
James Adams of Humboldt spent a day at his parents’ home in Havelock. Local residents attended the I O O F Convention in Plover. Mrs A B Nye and her son Robert returned from a visit with relatives in Des Moines. L F Brodsky left for Minneapolis on business, and Mrs Brodsky and children visited the Conron home at Plover.
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James Adams
Humboldt
J. H. Adams
Plover
A. B. Nye
Robert
Des Moines
L. F. Brodsky
Minneapolis
Crossed-Eye Cure Shown By Dr Weber In Denison
A Denison Bulletin report notes Dr. A. H. Weber performed a rapid crossed eye straightening in his hotel room without anesthesia. The method lengthens eye cords to restore normal position, with patient calm and safe from pain, promising quick vision improvement.
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A. H. Weber
Denison
Dr. Weber
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Rockywell City
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