Twelveth Annual Commencement at Union Valley High
The 1908 commencement program lists music by the orchestra and soloists, recitations by students such as Bert Bowen and Nellie Johnson, and selections from Odette and Elizabeth Ann. The ceremony includes diplomas presented by Supt. Nutter with Miss Patterson, Nora Creighton, and Lilly Nutter noted among participants.
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Union Valley High School
Daisy Otto
Bula Johnson Selo
Missouri
Bert Bowen
Nellie Johnson
Miss Patterson
Jessie Patterson
Ernie Noble Glass
Supt
Nutter
Primary Girls Music ' Orchestra
The Irish Wife Plea for Husband in Court
An Irish woman repeatedly pleaded with the magistrate to spare her husband, noting he was good when sober and blaming liquor for his crimes. The judge dismissed the plea and suggested the whisky belong in the penitentiary while Patrick go to work.
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Patrick
Usly
Nora
Walter R Robb and Jessie M Braddy Wed at Woestey Church
A March 1 1908 wedding at a pleasant Woestey Church eight miles south of Beloit Kansas joined Walter R Robb and Jessie M Braddy in matrimony Elder B Sh McMillan officiated assisted by Reverend Holzelangh of the Wesleyan Congregation The ceremony drew a full congregation with witnesses and relatives noted The couple will reside together in their new home following a Christian marriage blessed by friends and family.
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Woesteyay Oehurch
Oeloit
Ansas
Walter R. Robb
Jessie M. Braddy
B. Sh. McMillan
Lev. Holzelangh Wister
Wwitel
Willian Robb
Eat
Judith McMillan
Gospel
Reed Smesivan Methodist
Asad
Bahia
Mission to spread gospel preached beside wedding plans
The text notes couples preparing for ministry will reside with the groom’s family then move to a college for further study. It also mentions Mrs. Allen's Furniture Sale, Arbor Day on April 10 and calls readers to support local merchants who advertise.
Souvenir Postal Cards Offered at Journal Office
Local office advertises souvenir postal cards with views and scenes available in a two for five cents deal at the Journal office.
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Journal Office
Principles for Successful Sheep Breeding and Care
The text counsels gradual growth in sheep breeding, starting with pure-bred stock or grades with pure-bred rams, and emphasizes steady patient effort. It warns against frequent breed changes, stresses healthy flock management, regular feeding, clean water, avoiding disease, proper diet, and cautious expansion before building a reputation. It also urges studying pedigree, observing shows, and prioritizing best bloodlines and responsible care.
Colonists Move West as Railways Offer Special Tours
A Colorado Midland spokesman details how emigrants travel west seeking land in California Utah and the Northwest. Families of two to six travel in special cars with agents guiding tours and irrigation land opens. Colonists are treated as guests and viewed as future commercial giants shaping new settlements.
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Tl Speers
Colorado Midland Railway
Colorado
California
Northwest
Speers
Utah
Daha
Oregon
Washington
Mareh
East
Middle West
Pacific Ocean
Liamestead
Rocky Mountains
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Denver
United States
Utah Line
Grand Sched Gland Palisades
Abi Colorado Midland Railway
Maniton
Glenwood Springs
Colorado Springs
Wwe
Local News Briefs and Notices From Journal Office
The Journal notes a Wednesday March 23 afternoon meeting at Chas M. Wenn for the Intheran collee. All are invited. Also a family move to the Walt Hollembeck house this week and a reminder that subscriptions for newspapers and magazines are available through the Journal office.
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Intheran Collee
Aui
Lal Wit
Chas M
de Mc Groald
Walt Hollembeck
Hog Market at Kansas City Sags to Bullish Tilt
Hog receipts are 40 percent higher than last year but overall volume is down from recent weeks, squeezing buyers to the bull side. Prices rise about 10 cents with 15 000 head. top today $4.80, bulk $4.55 to $4.75, light hogs $4.40 to $4.60. Heavy weights are still favored in price.
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Kansas City
Rock Island residents defend side track for runaway trains
In Rydal officials discuss a side track near the rail yard used to divert trains that derail or jump the main line. Locals note the system as a safety feature and potential relief for busy routes.
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Rock Island
Rydal
For Sale or Trade Fox cattle and local notices
For Sale or Trade Fox cattle includes 4 males age 3 sprigensffan mares weight 1000 pounds safely foal by jack prairie bay Andrew Pearson lives 10 miles southeast of Norway phone 315 Glenn Preble started Monday for Kansas City on his motor cell Popeka first day went to town at the mouth of the Kaw for treatment Mrs W Allen returned from Kansas City Tuesday Lars Larson bought feed lots west of the river bridge of the Farmers and Merchants Bank for 900 dollars valuable property gives direct town outlet from his farm High school box supper Friday March 20 at city hall trash burning mornings only Presbyterian ladies met to plan socials first April Fool program led by Ger trie Cuinders and Mass Ghrnee Cooper.
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Jack
Prairie Bay
Andrew Pearson
Norway
Glenn Preble
Kansas City
Popeka
Lars Larson
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Mr. Larson
Marriage Notice for Jesse Mo Bradley and Walter Ho Robb
Cards announce the marriage of Jesse Mo Bradley to Walter Ho Robb on Sunday March Toth at the Wesleyan Methodist church south of Beloit Winsas. Walter Ho Robb is the eldest child of Mr and Mrs BOR Robb of Robb Comet.
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Jesse’ Mo. Bradley
Walter Ho Robb
Poon
Wesleyan Methodist
Ehurel
Beloit
Wensas
Walter RO Robb
Bor
Robb Comet
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Odette
Pat's
James Goodwin
Grace Householder
Claude Goodwin
Bula Johnson
Ruth Bowersox
Elizabeth Ann
Grace Mahan
Salo
the Raggedy Man
Charley Larson
Mama
Elsie
Alusic Orchestra
Ovation
Nellie Joy
Nora Creighton
Lilly Nutter
Hoch
Webster
Porlowinen Semoine
Eaen
Grand Valley
Colorada Midland Ry
Manitou
Cotorada Midland Ry
Ther Journal
W . Allen
Hammond
Union Township
Dunham
Smith County
the International
St. Lo
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