Highland District Notes On Local Social And Weather
Local gossip from Highland district covers visits among residents including Ollie Thorpe and Owen Thorpe family, John Siebenborn’s trip to Osborne County, and Alvin Hartman’s return from Scandia. Ed Siebenborn visits relatives amid hunting days, Minta Walter’s cold, and snowstorm relief from dust. Community members attend sewing society, choir practice, and various visits to Belleville, Concordia, and Minersville.
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Ollie Thorpe
Owen Thorpe
John ‘Siebenborn
Osborne Co
Yi Ainsworth
New York
George Walter
Alvin Hartman
Scandia
Ed Siebenborn
Minta Walter
Local Couples and Guests Share Weekend Socials
A string of village visits and entertaining scenes is recorded with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Ainsworth hosting Frances Loofbourrow and John Loofbourrow's family. Cora Simpson drove to Concordia. Misses Simpson, Day, and Loofbourrow enjoyed gatherings with Frank Martin and wife. Several sleigh rides and cold snow baths are noted, with updates on Harry Gile and Allen Bennet’s improvements.
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John Loofbourrow
Frances
A. L. Loofbourrow
Cora A Simpson di
Concordia
Cora
Daisy Simpson
Pearl Day
Maxie
Cecil
Effie Loofbourrow
Clarence Simpson
Alfred Day
Frank Martin
Republic Rustlings and Social Happenings
Roy Stafford returned to Strong City Friday. Mrs Rockhold hosted a celebrated calendar program on Thursday night. Mrs Cliff Simms visited from Idaho Springs. Mike Myers moved from Fort Worth to Joplin. Friday’s dance was postponed due to bad weather. Noble Hall and Elmer Bosworth returned from Pueblo. Rev Pierce opened a series of prairie dell meetings. Snow plow headed north on the Missouri Pacific Sunday. MBE monthly tea held at Dr Fornstall’s home. Don Patterson went to Belleville. Mt Clare northbound train delayed by snow. Glenn Beem visited town. Mrs Geo Beck remains ill. Will Barton’s brother from Jamestown visiting Republic. County Geography Spelling Oratory contest to be held in Republic next Saturday night. Mrs J Holliday ill. Mrs Hoofman visiting Stinson sister. Methodist revival meetings begun at the schoolhouse. Wilda Andre ill part of the week. Dr Borst returned from Topeka. Musical Hoyles set for February 27. see bills for details.
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Pierce
Prarie Dell
M. BE
Fornstall
Will Barton
Jamestown
Republic
J. Holliday
Stinson
Hoofman
Methodist
Wilda Andre
Borst
Topeka
Kerr
Geo. B. Holsinger
Dunkard
Pennsylvania
Pas G.H
Richest Army Officer in Ninth Regiment
The Ninth regiment in China includes a likely wealthiest officer Second Lieutenant Robert S. Go Ko of New York. Mr Clarke, grandson of Alfred Corning Clarke, is worth several millions and is in his early twenties. He graduated from Yale and received his army commission about a year ago.
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China
Robert
Go Ko
New. York
Mr. Clarke
Alfred Corning
Clarke
Yale University
Tasmania revenue rises to record forecast in six months
Revenue of Tasmania for six months totals £505,700 up £44,000 from 1999. Mineral exports value reaches £736,000, up £780,000 from the prior period. This year's revenue is expected to surpass £1,000,000, potentially a new record.
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Tasmania
Local man spots departing locomotive at city crossing
A reader report describes a man who observed a locomotive at a crossing and noted its steaming readiness as it prepared to depart the city. The fragment preserves a moment of urban rail activity and observer curiosity.
Union Clippings Highlight Rural Winter Life
Snowfalls slow for mail routes as sleighs run citieside. Residents like John Bowersox and George Milesell take advantage of ice and storms. Neighbors discuss rural telephones and puzzle over pupils quitting school in Union.
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John Bowersox
Scandia Community Notes and Weather Reflections
Miss Loi Downing returns to Scandia after visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Chas Downing host a pleasant dance at their home. Mrs B Bochner and Nellie Yerian visited A M Bettis. A Swedish Mission crowd attended church despite wind and snow. John McGregor family moves away. Groundhog Day predicts longer winter. sleigh mail may follow.
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Loi’ Downing
Scandia
Chas Downing
B. Bochner
Scott's Emulsion Promises Strength for Weak Bodies
An advertisement argues that kicking a dog leads to worse bites, then touts Scott's Emulsion as the outside aid to restore stomach balance and enrich blood to grow flesh. It claims a strong body builds rich blood which in turn strengthens the body and stresses sending for a free sample. The Trade Mark appears on the bottle wrapper with price fifty cents in druggists.
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Scott
Scott “&. Bowne
Pearl St
New York
Local Notes From the Northern Kansas Journal
The column reports Henry Ful comer is cast and to be doctored, Will Burandt returns from California, Hugh McGowan back home from work for G. F. Sanford, Miss Bessie West back in Poplar Grove school, Hart Riddlesbar gers moved to Idaho, and Dick Brown visiting in Belleville. Also mentions ice hauling, a revival at Scotch Plains, and Candlemas weather beliefs.
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Bessie West
Poplar Grove ’School
Groundhog Shadow Sighted Amid Cold Morning
Fragmentary notes describe a ground hog seeing its shadow and people staying indoors on Monday morning. Mrs. Alice Lash visited WT Adams Friday. Chapel wood gathering planned for Thursday with ladies sewing and church groups meeting. other churches hoped for blessings.
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Alice Lash
WT. Adams
Scratches Regularly in Daily Papers About Roosevelt
The fragment notes columns discussing President Roosevelt and public interest in the White House. It mentions a columnist named Riley Regent and hints at criticism of press coverage and political figures, reflecting a turbulent press environment.
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Dail Ly
Roosevelt
White House
Jena
Riley
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