Local Farm News and Oddities From Area Farm Report
A jumble of farm transactions and town happenings is reported. LUCAL S. A. O. Bjornson sells his farm to Price at 33125 per acre, Carl Schippat rents land to Henry Hardikopte of Lu veron, Todd Caliesen builds a barn and corn crib, and a decorative china display is noted. A tale about Rocky Mountain Tea and a UK Restaurant closing appears among miscellaneous notes. A story recalls Evangelist Moody’s encounter, a near accident involving Mr. L. Blood, and a warning to seek DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve amid counterfeit concerns.
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Obey
Carl Schippat
Henry Hardikopte
Luveron
Local Notices From Eagle Grove Readers
Personal notes detail sick lists visits and small travels across Eagle Grove and surrounding towns. Mentions include Mrs Grandon Mrs Foley Frank Walkner Henry Pierce Nina Pops Zilla Union and other residents visiting relatives taking examinations or attending events. The wedding of Ennis and Miss Keith and the couple's new home are also noted.
Oregon fruit photograph inspires local fever
A photo of Oregon fruit, taken last Saturday by Nelson Ross on his brother in law's fern, impressed viewers with its beauty. The image suggests Nelson is becoming a notable artist as he captures the fruit's color and form with skill.
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Oregon
Nelsont Ross
Nelson
Scientist Warns Alcohol Use Destroys Mind and Body
Dutch physiologist Dr Donders asserts that even small amounts of alcohol damage the mind and body, while large quantities are equally harmful. He argues abstinence would curb appetite over generations, potentially eradicating desire for spirits if no drinks were consumed.
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Fic. Donders
Iowa Town Bank Adverts and Palmer Farm Success Story
A rustic newspaper note urges protection for children with a household remedy and markets loan offers from STATE BANK of RENWICK. It then highlights J Palmer of Wright county, listing his 305 acre farm and 11000 acres controlled, cattle, and crops, illustrating Iowa farming energy. The piece marks the Tores newspaper’s first year under new management, defending local merchants and urging civic unity.
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Towa
Northwest
Iowa
Ohn Palmer
J ; Boone Township
Wright County
Lowa
Tere
Union
Palmer
Baptist Items and Missionary Circle Meeting
Woman's Missionary Circle to meet at Mrs. Orion most Wednesday afternoon. Orris French conducts the BPU meeting next Sunday evening with the topic Leaders and Triumphs in Japan. Funds sent to heathen lands while some tithes stay at home. Early to bed and rising urged as a path to a virtuous home. a humorous note on Barclay’s Pill.
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Woman’s Missionary Circle
Orion
Orris Erench
Japan
Lvam
Dissolution of Callesen and Tanck partnership announced
Notices of dissolution declare the firm Callesen and Tanck cannot contract debts and all accounts must be settled. Local ads promote livery services at South Side Livery Barn, farm equipment from Bell and Thiel Blacksmith, and One Minute Cough Cure appeals. Community notes record farm sales, rentals, and residents traveling or visiting nearby towns.
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Callesen
Tanck
Shee
Caliesen & Tayen
Olden & Son
C. W. Oapen & Sox
Humboldt Notes on Local People and Events
George Lockwood visits Humboldt while farm labor shortages press corn husking. G H Sheilenberger does business in Minnesota. Ward, Fleming, and C E Ward travel to Cedar Rapids for Baptist State Convention. Roy Bisby sells household goods. he and Prot Miller depart for Georgia. Mrs FF Frenth hosts a literary program with many friends. Golden wedding invitations go out for W H Locke of Rutland. DR Butts sells farm and res idence in Dakota City and moves to California. J P Dolliver to speak on political question at opera house. Governor Shaw delivers a highly regarded finance lecture.
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C. E. Ward
C. Fleming
Cedar Rapids
Roy Bisby
Prot Miller
Georgia
FF Frenth
W H Locke
Rutland
DR Butts
Dakota City
California
J P Dolliver
Opera
Shaw
Humboldt
Local editor rails at ads favoring home goods over mail order
The column criticizes newspaper pages that push local home merchandise while merchants print ads elsewhere. Readers are urged to support local shops despite savings from mail order catalogs. The piece laments editors funding foreign advertising at the expense of community merchants.
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Sear, Roebuck & Co
Election Notice for Renwick Iowa November 8 1898
Qualified electors of Ranwick precinct Humboldt county Iowa are informed that a general election will be held Tuesday November 8 1898 at Mack s Hall Renwick Iowa to elect state congressional county and township officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranwick
Humboldt County
Iowa
Mack
Renwick
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HB. Cole
J. M. Sherman
Reycher, Iowa
Orrick
Postoffice
Caunty
Chace Smite
A. O. Bjornson
Todd Caliesen
Porth
China
U. K
Vie Nergendahl
Wil
Eagle Grove
Atgeky Mountaine
Toma and
Dickinson
Bure
Mr. Toh
Pralmer
Gine
New Tel
Poundaby” ‘Bay
Evangelist Moody
Chris
Moody
Mr. L. Blood
DeWitt
Comblach
H. B. Cate
Page
W. I. Foley
Vie Bergendahl
Chris. Vohs
Frenk Walkner
Henry Pierce
Thor
Goldfield
Milo Beach
Goldfields
Henwick
Frank Dean
Nina Pops
Zeke Grandon
E. A. Pope
BL. Willis
Willis & Co
Bessie Kerr
Clarion
Zilla Union
Reve Malons
Forest City sTonday
Peters Jones
Livermore
Dirk Staughn
George Hill
George
Bude
Gruve
Eagle Pitce
Mr. G. di
Cheever
Tarry Miller
Weresi Kenwick
Artie Packard
Eagle
Isher
ASF
Eaton
RB. Smith
Ennis
Electrilight
Cole
State Bank of Renwick
Tores
Hart
Renwick Market Report
Dieterich
Riverside
Wright Coutties
Bell Ana Thiel
Dean Shop
Reensrow & Sox
H. B. Cole
John Palmer
KOHN
Brothers
Chicago
Ulster
Richardson’s
Kohn Brothers
Bright” Clothing
G. H. Sheilenberger
Minnesota
Boone Coal
Illinois
Hocking Valley
Spring Valley
Waisgonsin Lumber Co
Castoria
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