Rolfe Local Visit Highlights and a Minor Injury
Theodore Benjamin and family shopped at Rolfe while Perry Simmons and daughter visited Bradgate relatives. Jens Peterson and Mary Buck spent Sunday with Louie Jensen near Rolfe. Lily Watts sprained an arm and shoulder in a hammock fall and will need a sling. Rev. J. H. Moyer went to Des Moines for the week. Ladies' Aid meets next Thursday at Mrs. Burr's home. Tillie Peterson of Rolfe visited here recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Benjamin
Rolfe
Perry Simmons
Migs Ruby
Bradgate
Jens Peterson
Mary Buck
Louie Jensen
Lily Watts
J. H. Moyer
Des Moines
Ladies’ Aid Society
W. D. Burr
Misa Tillie Peterson
Local Farmer Trades South of Gilmore City
Walter Devereaux sold his farm south of Gilmore City to Dan Hartnett for 175 dollars per acre. Devereaux has bought a Minnesota farm. James Kenny bought the 120 acre Hansen farm for 175 per acre. The Gleamings note cultural events, obituaries, and a Memorial Day address at Breckwald theater.
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Gilmore City
Walter Devereaux
Dan Hartnett
Devereaux
Minnesota
Marshall
Des Moines
Iowa
Ilinois
Indiana
Lottie Cavanaugh
Siefkin
Lizard Lake
Richardson
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Marble Valley Cemetery
R. C. Herrick
New York City
Norway
Dollie Day
Burke
Idaho
C. BE. Walker
F. BE. Beers
A. L. Knabb
Omaha
Presbyterian Church
Marble Valley
James Kenny
Chris Hansen
Gilmore High School
Supt. Knoll
TIZ Foot Relief Promises Comfort for Tired Feet
An ad claims TIZ dissolves acids and poisons that cause puffiness in sore feet. It describes relief from burning, aching, callouses, and blisters for workers who stand long hours, promising rest and renewed comfort.
Orchard conflict inspires a village note in London Answers
A village tale reports Turmut watching two rival orchards. He snags a note revealing theft of apples and a “Great victory for fence.” The piece blends humor with local color and references global captions from London Answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marmer
Turmut
London
Man Bequeaths Body To Surgery To Explain Crime
A man identified as John Kowinski known as Kel seeks doctors to dissect his body after death to reveal why his life was directed toward crime. He requests medical researchers examine his remains to uncover the cause of alleged criminal behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poole
Lord Suffield
Prince of Wales
Bradgate Park
Lord Stamford
Alfred Montgomery
Montgomery
John ‘Kowinski
Kél
Medical ethics and crime mix in scattered notices
The fragmentary text mentions dissection for heredity and environment studies by Rush Medical College and Jenner Medical College, a confession about 26 months in prison, and a quote about prolonging life by robbery. A separate English election anecdote recounts a market intervention stopping a man with bulging pockets. Also notes pearls in Scotland and a dissolved pearl swallower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelter
Rush Medical College
Jenner Medical College
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Minneapolis
H. P. Schoonover & Co
Bradgate, Iowa
John H. Gangsted
Melson & Dickey, Props
W. Turley & Son
Mogul
Titan
Breckwald Theatre
M. F. Healy
Fort Dodge
Lenore Hoag
C. C. Knoll
St. John’s School
Breckwald
Chas. Mayer
Council Bluffs
R. Gardner
Henry ‘Maher
Perry
Maher
Thos. Maher
M. & St. L. Railway
Akland
The
With
Conscience
Oakland
Pontiac
P. H. Barger & Co
Lael
Fort Era National Bank
Chicago
Wi.a Tilden
Adedar J. Petit
Superior Court
Peter Reinberg
Chicago School Board
Postoffice Department
Woman's World
Farm, Stock & Home CO
Hennepin Ave
Minn
Farm
Stock & Home
Hennepin Av
Oman
Ice-land
Greenland
Sandwich Islands
Turkey
Greece
Moscow
Gome
Puck
Whitchurch
Igawa
Scotland
Svere
Peverty
Siteria i Aa
Chine
Vey
Mie
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