Pheasants Cause Losses in Chickasaw County Crops
Nashua resident George BE Ellisay cites pheasants eating fields in Chickasaw County this spring. Damage reported on Won Stille and Bert Thomason A Pichard place as well as many others. Farmers face costly losses from replanting five to ten acres of corn each spring.
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George BE
Ellisay
Nashua
Chickagaw County
Xeeardin
Stille
Nores Fen
Bert Thomason
A. A. Pichard
Mixed Meditations by a Knoxville dual druggist
A Knoxville Marion county poet druggist Osborn writes weekly store notices in verse. The sample poem titled Mixed Meditations blends fables, life’s trials, kindness, and simple joys like a baby's smile and a day of toil, showcasing his poetic business prelude.
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Knoxville
Marion County
Osborn
Fiample
Waidey
American Pie Supremes Forties Pie Myth in Oregonian Voice
A garbled reminiscence argues about the origin of the American pie, contrasting colonial fare with venison and pheasant pastries. The piece credits Betsy Ross in a moralizing tone while noting that early British pies were heavy meals, and it invokes Mark Twain in a cited Oregonian voice.
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Betsy Ross
Bughind
Méy
Fark Twain
Portluni
Oregonian
To My Son From a Mother's Fading Letter
A fragile poem-like note from Margaret Johnston Graffin admonishes her son about character and virtue. The text urges pride in his deeds and warns the world will judge him by his actions, ending with a personal reflection from a mother.
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Ter Sar
Margaret Johnston Graffin
Birthday Greetings to My Son From Father
A heartfelt birthday message from a father praising his son for a clean heart and steadfastness. The verse wishes blessings, pride, and many happy birthdays while hoping the son avoids shame and remains true to his path through life.
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Bey
How It Was Named Anesthesia From a 19th Century Coinage
A history note recalls how anesthesia emerged as a term after doctors sought a name at an American College of Surgeons meeting. For ten years after pain control methods began, no term fit. Oliver Wendell Holmes coined anesthesia from Greek roots, giving the discipline its enduring label.
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American College of Surgeons
Olver Wendell Holmes
Cleaning stained photos with alcohol and cotton
The text advises cleaning photos by moistening absorbent cotton with pure alcohol and rubbing gently to remove grime or soil without damaging the image.
The Value of Your Vote and Civic Duty
A historical appeal urges readers to vote, warning that apathy hands power to corrupt officers. Quoting Bishop Anderson and Josh Billings, the piece emphasizes informed voting, honest candidates, and the ballot as the citizens’ authority to shape government. It frames participation as a test of interested citizenship and condemns staying home.
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Bishop Anderson
Chicago
Neeple
Florence Alten
Josh Billings
Boon Rendering Works Ad From Iowa Listing Contact
An Iowa advertisement offers burial and rendering services with the line Boon Rendering Works and a contact phrase We Pay the Phone Calls. The phone number given is 38 Boon.
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Boon
Iowa
Sioux Flyer and Valley Rail Timetable Summary
Local timetable for M.& St. P. Ry outlines through Rock Valley routes. Includes passenger No. 4 to Spencer and others, Sioux Flyer services to Des Moines Mason City Madison Milwaukee Chicago, and local Mitchell to Canton connections. Advises advance ticketing, baggage check, and sleeping car reservations. agent G. W. Jacobs listed with phone number.
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OCAL
M.&st. P. RY
Rock Valley
Spencer
Dea Broinea
Mazon City
Marquette
Savanna
Clinton
M. Sheldon Spencer
Jes. Moines
Mason Cty
Madison
Milwaukee
Chicago
Sanborn
Ge Aes
Falls
Mitchell
Black Hills
Stour Falls
Wedneesdays
Sea
Canton
W. Jacobs
Phane
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Rock Valley Garage
Euhunas Motors
International Harvester
Rock Valley Implement Company
Spencer Roorda
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