Around The Border Bits From Humboldt and Algona
Local notes recount a Humboldt Humboldt Observer mention of a reunion for Wright County veterans at Goldfield and a Humboldt-Humboldt item about a bus accident killing John Kinney. Other items cover misprints, a rusty nail lockjaw death of Mrs. Bearslay, and city news from Clarion and Algona including a post office inspector, a jail transfer, a gopher sighting, a Cuban independence note and local politics.
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Mid
Humpbolst College
John Kinney
Bearslay
Walter’ City
Johnson
Schaftter
Eigls Grove
Algona
Algons
Eagle Grove- Humboldt
Harald
Rook Goton
Chicago
Humboldt
Beware of literary superstition and honest reading
A fragmentary reflection urges beginners to resist reverence for classics. It argues the timid reader should trust personal impressions, not bow to "proper" authority, noting Homer’s enduring value may emerge with time. The passage cites Richard De Galligame in June.
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Rk Sol Jne
Unclear text on three and biblical references in dialogue
Fragmentary OCR mentions clairvoyance eyewear and a list of triads from scripture. It references eye strain relief with spectacles, price, and a long digression listing biblical figures and groups associated with the number three, including Noah, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, and Paul.
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Adam
Noah
Daniel
Sery
Job
Atrahaas
Ysane
Jacob
Ramuel
Elijah
Samsod
Delilah
Yonah
Simon
Jovest
Paul Thakes
Curious Tale Of Poisoned Peach In Old London Lore
The narrator recalls a strange toxic tale from historical lore. A jealous suitor allegedly tempted a lady with half a poisoned peach, while secretly consuming the other half with a cruel laugh. The legend wryly cautions that discovery would bring punishment, such as being broken on the wheel.
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George Augustus Sala
Haven
Xuré
Fragmentary Dialogue On Lost Years And Hidden Thoughts
Fragmentary OCR text shows fragmented dialogue about two souls and a slogan, with misread names. The speaker, Widow Rakelegh, laments a disliked pronounciation and a reference to an undiscovered country. The passage hints at memory, mistaken identities, and personal reflections.
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Andrew Olkon
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Federal Grand Jury
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Cuba
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Spain
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Cute Libre
Sid Price
Boughton
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Tin
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Philadelphia Hoeard
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Permon
the State Bank of
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I. Gillespie
Iaura M. Smith
J. M. Fong
Cynus Suita
L. A. McMonsad
A. B. Rremannson
A. N. Poonzey
L. M. Surre
8. L. Grunge
Tt. R. Sure
Keystone Hardware Store
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T. S. Blood
Bell & Thiel
America
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Earth
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