Local visitors from Larabee and Matlock noted
Mr and Mrs Eddy of Larabee Iowa visited here with the W H Eddy family. Dick Benson and Paul Bishop of Matlock drove over to obtain two valuable bulls. Smith Betts offer white marble red cedar and Chicago steel posts for sale. Mr and Mrs Henry Boone spent Sunday at Sheldon with relatives. Mr and Mrs Dolphin welcomed a baby girl. Vander Maten and Jansen advertise aluminum crank case welding and automobile springs.
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Mrs. Eddy
Larabee
Iowa
W. H. Eddy
Dick Benson
Paul Bishop
Matlock
Smith & Betts
Mrs. Henry Boone
Sheldon
Vander Maten & Jansen
Scents in Ancient Egypt Perfume Traditions
In ancient Egypt perfumes were widely used by women to enhance beauty and by guests in flower strewn chambers. The dead received perfumes and spices in mummies and offerings, with fragrant bottles painted on tombs for those who could not afford them.
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Egypt
Glorious Hungary Narrated by a German Writer
A German writer extols Hungary noting how the name awakens tradition and medieval poetry in his heart. He says its history remains heroic within its borders and the domes of its heroes have endured despite changing times.
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Hungary
Flying Fishes Navigate Long Air Flights
Some fish can spring from the water and sustain themselves in long flights of various distances in the air. These flights are made possible through the development of the pectoral fins, and though the flying fish never flap their fins in their sailing flights they are able to cover a distance of no less than 500 feet.
Eight Points of Law as Pithy Court Adage
An old saying attributed to former London chamberlain candidate Mr Selwyn outlines eight legal necessities. It lists a good cause a sufficient purse skilled attorney good evidence able counsel an upright judge an intelligent jury and good luck as guiding principles.
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Selwyn
City of London
Unscrambling an Egg Trick for Broken Yolks
When yolk breaks into the white while separating eggs, dampen a cloth with warm water, wring it dry, and touch the yolk with a corner of the cloth. The yolk will cling to the cloth and can be removed easily.
More Deadly Than the Mate
A Philadelphia Public Ledger note states a young woman repelled a masher by throwing face powder. It implies women need no weapons beyond their own armory.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Sand as bedding for cows in Holland
The London Telegraph notes Dutch practice of using plentiful sand as cow bedding. It remains clean with only a light morning rake to soften and refresh, avoiding hay or straw.
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Holland
London Telegraph
Thanksgiving Turkey Origins Across States
The article notes that New York consumes mainly select turkeys from Ohio Michigan or Indiana for Thanksgiving. Maryland provides many flavorful birds, while Rhode Island supplies are comparatively scarce.
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New York
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Maryland
Rhode Island
Family Debate Over Beef Prices
A parent grumbles about paying forty five cents a pound for beef while a child replies with a retort about eighteen. The dialogue captures a household struggle with rising meat costs and financial strain.
Cheesecloth Bags For Refrigerated Vegetables
A preparatory note describes making several medium sized cheesecloth bags to store prepared vegetables in the refrigerator. The method emphasizes convenience and portioning for later use.
Ancient Greek term highlights self regarding private as fool
A quote attributes a provocative remark to William De Witt Hyde describing the Greek word for private as relating to oneself and labeling it as equivalent to a local insult. The remark frames private in contrast to public interest and calls it an idiotic notion.
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William de Witt Hyde
Unique Plane Tree of Dints Island in Killarney Ireland
A distinctive plane tree on Dints Island in one of Killarney’s lakes is noted as the only tree of its kind in Ireland. The feature highlights its unique status and local color.
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Dints Island
Killarney
Ireland
Uncle Eben Reflects On Speech And Regret In Town
Uncle Eben declares that every man wants to have his say and, once heard, may regret what he said. The remark captures a season of local chatter and genteel regret as townsfolk weigh words spoken aloud.
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Eben
New Rose Ruse Valued at Fifteen Thousand Dollars
A Buffalo Times item notes a new ruse involving the sale of a rose valued at $15,000. It suggests ordering a couple of dozen roses while available.
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Buffalo Times
Money and worth in Philadelphia economy
A Philadelphia Press editorial notes that money buys less than in the past yet people still must stretch budgets and seek value as costs rise and incomes lag.
Go Slow Notions From Cervantes On Wit And Fear
A brief reflection on cautious speech and sharp wit as Cervantes counsels readers to temper speech. The aphorism emphasizes slowing down and avoiding needless sharpness to prevent blunting wit.
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Cervantes
Ed Dickever Hosts Overseas Guest and Local Visitors
Community notes recount visits from Prof Ter Maat Hull and Prof Heisel Matlock. Local residents Fred Peters H Erfert of Madocs and Mrs Emmett Wintermantle Hull called at the Rombough home. A short horn bull for sale and Buff Wyandotte eggs offered by local sellers. Funeral services for John Vanden Hull Archer were held with burial at Boyden. Shrine meeting attendees from area include Carl Tott and others at Sioux City.
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Prof. Ter Maat of
Hull
Ed Dickever
John Moret
Joe Rensink
Sheldon
Iowa
John Vanden Hull
Archer
Boyden
Carl Tott
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Farmers Co-Operative Ass
N. Boyden
Mr. and
Mrs. Dolphin
L. A. Foote
Sanborn, Iowa
Popo Ty
Chas. Heemstra
Boyden, Iowa
Philadelphia Press
Fred Peters
H. Erfert
Madocs
Henry van Zwel
Esther Myers
Prof. Heisel
Mr. Rombough
Emmett Wintermantle
Mrs Rombough
Messrs. O C., Blessing
C. F. Sarset
John Morris
Chas. Bergman
W. Smith
Sioux City
Sioux County
District Court of
Peter Westra
Grant Township
Lincoln Township
Rock Township
Perkins
Rock Valley
Bert van Batavia
van Oosterhout & Kolyn
Orange City
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