Nright County Pioneer Dies After Long Residence
Salmon Smith born August 11 in Wygining Go. He lived in New mid in 4850. A devout man of faith, he was a pioneer resident. Funeral services were held at his home Wednesday morning March 8 1018, conducted by Rev Nicholeon of GiliBeld, with many friends in attendance. He was laid to rest in Gleayodd cemetery.
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Salmon Smith
Wygining Go
New Mid
Monrog
Gane
Wedureday
Ten Ouloth
Bop
Nicholeon
GiliBeld
Parcel Port Postman Auctioneers Your Groceries Daily
A whimsical piece depicts a tired postman likened to an auctioneer as he delivers cheese crates groceries and churns through a street. The narrator notes the postman's weary, frail state and laments the burdens of his daily rounds and faithful duties.
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Santa Clivia
Lega
Brad Ces
Ile
Smith
Dewas
Fragmentary OCR Sparks Vivid 19th Century Scene
Vague OCR capture notes a pists of a beer pitch a churn and three cuspidors a phonograph and a crazed exit with eyes burning in anger. The garbled lines evoke a chaotic moment likely from a literary or theatrical passage, preserving strong images despite missing context.
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Walt Dincou
Fragmented 19th Century Classified Snippets
A garbled set of advert snippets from old papers includes pleas like building for sale, help wanted for a boy behind a counter, a widower seeking marriage, an animal sale, a lady seeking jewelry, an umbrella lost near Highgate Archway, a furrier offering gowns, and requests for airy bedrooms. It reads as stray classified bits with various odd notes and errors.
Aberdeen Angus sale and social visit reported
R. W. Franke hosted a gathering at the Stouffacher home on March 15 with neighbors and family as gifts arrived for Abeerden Angus enthusiasts. Franke returned from Williamsburg after attending a sale and purchased several top cows, including one by Denshue’s herd, with an imported calf noted.
Petition Sparks Neighbor Dispute in Sigourney
Sigourney Review notes a controversial petition drawing neighborly friction amid accusations and conflicting reports. The piece claims a majority consent and forecasts court reviews, as locals debate the petition's impact and accuracy.
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Sigourney Review
Pevili
Ottuitiwa
Trust the People at Voting in Algona Editor Debates Saloon Bill
An Algona editor questions the Shankland bill proposing local option by popular vote on saloon licenses. He argues the people should rule on political questions and wonders if Algona residents fear open saloons or favor legalization by direct vote. The piece centers on whether the community should decide the issue itself.
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Algona
Borer
Lcense
Vetera
A Respect for Shankland Referenced in Ottumwa Dispute
A Chariton Leader argues against using ostracism or boycott to enforce signing or removing names from a petition. The piece contends such tactics undermine respect for the Shankland law and favors secret ballot to settle matters, asserting rights cannot be protected by wrong methods.
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Chariton
Ottumwa
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Highgate Archwey
R. W. Franke
Aberdeen
Augina Bulla
Guo
Mike Reilig
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Jas Escher
Corwith
Lowa
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Discovery
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Wellixeton
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