Local landmarks described near Polk County farm sites
OCR fragment describes locations on a Polk County area farm, noting directions and distances. It mentions a north field near Brag Town and a south field near another settlement, with distances in miles and references to local landmarks. The legible pieces point to farm layouts and nearby town names.
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Wits
Lo Bedieat
Addividion
la Bani Ca Cer
Fesia NM
Phestrani
POLK
Brasta
Worship Service at Local Baptist Church Evening
The Baptist church invites the community to an Evening Worship led by Superintendent Larsen with special music. A devotional message, inspiring songs, and a cordial welcome are planned starting at 7:80 pm, with a progress offering to support church activities.
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Spey
Gees
Rex Lord LL
Ehvek
Local Notes and Social Roundup From Grand Island Area
Lost item a green Sheaffer fountain pen. return to Boevin Wallwer Grandpa and Grandmad. News notes: arrivals include a fine son to Mr Roy and Mrs Thompsen in Denver, Colorado. May her son bring her sunshine. attendance at a Grand Island event noted. dental graduate ceremony in Grand Island. Boston visitor taught at a local school. Mason Lodge initiated Dr Arthur Wurtz. several families hosted guests in Hordville and Osceola areas. local visitors from Central and Denver noted.
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Stouffer
Mra Roy & Thompsen
Venver
Colo
Mere Thompsen
Mies Gladye Stouffer
Edison Forecasts Hoover Victory in Election Prediction
The Wizard has long been trusted for foresight and is again cited predicting Herbert Hoover's win in the upcoming election. Edison’s reputation for accurate forecasts is noted by the Unione Telegraph.
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Edison
Hoover
Unione
N. Y
Telegrans
Early American Genius John da Pare Dies at 110
The article credits John da Pare as America's first great artist and early stained glass innovator. It notes his death at age 110 and highlights his color sense and talent in painting, design, and glass manufacture.
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John da Pare
America
Merchandise Money Coined in China 2848 BoC Inscription
A fragment describes Merchandise money minted in China around 2848 B C E bearing the inscription Merchandise money of the second metal circulating in the peaceful capital. The note attributes the currency as silver money and ties it to early Chinese monetary origins.
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China
Ornate Tomb Stones Elevate Egyptian Cemetery Aesthetics
In Egypt the first Arabian villages show plain housing while cemeteries feature gracefully designed and highly ornate tomb stones that cost far more than the homes.
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Egypt
Prince Edward Island Claims Pride of Place in Canada
Island province touts itself as the smartest and wealthiest per capita region in Canada with high population density and strong regional status.
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Prince Edward Island
Canada
Ground Squirrels Earn Flickertail Nickname For Tail Flicks
Ground squirrels are nicknamed flickertails for their habit of flicking their short tails up and down while vocalizing. The name reflects their distinctive tail action during calls.
Aluminum Plentifal Described as Earth's Abundant Metal
Aluminum constitutes about 8 percent of the earths crust, noted for its global abundance compared with other metals.
Threadneedle Street Name Origin Tied to City Coat of Arms
Origin of Threadneedle Street name traced to London esculcheon showing three needles in the Needle Mink ers company crest, inspiring the street’s title. The anecdote links civic iconography with historic London naming practices.
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Needle Minkers Company
Threadneedle Street
London
Imported vegetables trace to the Old World origins
The cucumber eggplant and muskmelon are noted as vegetables commonly grown in the United States but their origins lie in the Old World, highlighting historical transfer of crops and agricultural diffusion.
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United States
Convicted Individuals Show Minor Education Benefit
From a survey of 19 080 convicted individuals only 610 were reported to have benefited from goal oriented education.
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Benet Ay
Live Stock Prices at South Omaha
Market report from the Feeder Stock Yards dated Jan 23 1929 shows fat cattle slow but light weights sought and cattle weak overall with cows and heifers steady while feeders firm Receipts 7 069 head Prices include good to excellent cattle 12.75 to 14.00 per cwt and various grades for steers yearlings cows and calves with several quoted ranges for feeders and stockers including prime clipping cows 9.75 10.75 and stock cows 6.50 7.75
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Unicon
Sunday School and Evening Services Noted
A church notice lists Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. and an evening service at 6:30 p.m. Additional unclear fragments reference Pesching Service and an attendee or contact.
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Chin
Sunday church service times in Free Methodist winning note
Readable fragments show Free Methodist Church schedule with morning services at 10:00 and 11:00 and an evening service at 9:89 on a Sunday. Details are partially garbled but indicate regular weekly worship times.
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John W. Ekwall
Sunda
Sehaul
Hog and lamb prices rise as buyers bid higher at market
About 13 000 hogs sold with local packers and buyers paying 15 to 25 cents more than Monday. Fat lambs and feeder lambs followed the trend with strong demand and prices climbing across fat and feeder categories. Native and western lambs and ewes showed gains in several weight classes.
M E Church Notes on Sundays and Meetings
The Peterson minister leads Lord s Day School at 10 00 morning worship by M A E Sundberg with Epworth League in the morning and an evening service at 7 39 PM. Tuesday orchestra practice and a Monday meeting discuss religious instruction for parents seeking classes for their children.
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Eme
Peterson
Lord's Day School
E Sundberg
Epworth League
Orchetra
Subscriptions Taken 8 Daily Dapers at the Progiepp Hire
Local brief notes eight subscriptions recorded for the Progiepp Hire operation. The item lists names and amounts connected to daily dapers, indicating ongoing small-scale clerical activity and audience engagement.
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Progiepp + Hire
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