The Virtue of Self-Denial in an Age of Prosperity
An unsigned editorial argues that self-denial is misnamed and that true virtue lies in sense and moderation. It warns prosperity breeds ills and urges schools churches and societies to fortify the young against vanities and temptations of modern life.
First Class Dairies Set High Standards for Sanitary Barns
The article outlines strict new dairy barn standards emphasizing separation of milking cows, wide windows, washable floors, and vented ducts. It notes sanitation as key to disease prevention and urges professional dairymen to build best structures now, with small operations adaptable for future upgrades.
Local notes mix social chatter with humorous critique
A fragmented column mixes satire on a domineering figure with brief society items. Names include Frank Barcafer, Irene Nelson, Theron Kendall, Zella Wallace, Leola Adams, Martha Olson, W. Tilton, L. H. Dean, Laurence Meech, Lucile Buck, Walter Wallace, John and David Wallace, Theodore Benjamines, and Thos Casey. Locations include Pocahontas Humboldt Rolfe and Geneva New York with bus and visit notes and a car purchase.
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Frank Barcafer
Pocahontas
Irene Nelson
Oskdale
Theron Kendall
Gilmore City
Zella Wallace
Leola Adams
Humboldt
Martha ‘Olson
W. Tilton
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Forced Sale Shoes
Fort Dodge
Lowa
SREP
Bradgate
Walter Wallace
Fort Dodge Automobile
John
David
Theodore Benjamines
Iere
Orleans
Pelt
Casey
Geneva
Minnesota
Sorren Erickson Place
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