Porcine verse and political spins in a rural roundup
A mash of comic verse from M Mason and oddities from the New York Tribune. A Missouri farmer writes verses after his hog’s death, Roosevelt is endorsed for renomination, plus local Iowa notes on a district judge nominee, revolutions in South America, quips about newspapers, and county normal teacher costs. Also a Sheridan calf pedigree quip and local jabs at Hobson and public adverts.
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Sheridan
Roland Wins Over Story City In Eight Inning Barnstormer
Friday's game at Story City ended 8 to 6 in favor of Roland after a tense eight innings. Osmundson blasted a home run for Roland, Gaard pitched well, and Hevland caught. The crowd witnessed disputed calls, bold base running, and a lively clash between the rival teams with Roland displaying the stronger offense and defense.
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Osmundson
Kelley
Barrer
Roland Boys
Peterson
Ed Osmundson
Gaard
Hevland
Martin Hegland
Wanted Young Men from Story County for Service
Wanted young men from Story County at once to prepare for positions in the wave requirements. Apply to Inter-State Correspondence, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, tows, all.
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Corres
Tuat
Cedar Rapids
Tows
Assumption Editor Publishes Long Novel in Parts
The Assumption Chronicle notes an ambitious plan to publish a lengthy book in installments, calling it a unique enterprise. Readers face varied reactions from excitement at a lifetime reading chance to fear of unreadable names and potential lockjaw during pronunciation. Des Maines Capital.
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Halla Cantary
Des Maines
Office Rules for Gentlemen in a Busy Newsroom
A playful yet blunt set of rules for desk work and behavior in a newsroom. It advocates leaving doors open in cold weather, smoking freely during hours, and leaning on walls to test for strength. It notes bad habits like spitting and misusing ink stands, and urges loud talk, foot on tables, and quick customer service. It also covers telephone use, supplies provision, sharing copies, and filing, while warning to slam doors when leaving.
Ruland and Zearing Plan Special Excursion to Clear Lake
The banns have arranged a special excursion to Clear Lake on Sunday August 3. Round trip fare is 3.102 dollars.
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Zearing Banns
Clear Lake
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