Letters From Far Away and a Nebraska Paper Notice
In Burwell Nebraska a reader boasts of prosperity on the edge of the Great American Desert while recalling local hardships. A May 1909 note from Menatchee complains about an unpaid paper and the newspaper explains that all out-of-county subscriptions will end June 1 if unpaid, stating Mr. Weaver owes nothing and is the sole exception among known delinquents.
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Hardin County
Bryan
Nebraska
Burwell
Menatchee
Washington
The
Herald
Weaver
Iowa schools introduce forestry first courses
A nationwide push to teach forestry in graded and high schools expands from Washington to Iowa. The program links with geography and agriculture, uses wood study cabinets, field trips, and specimen collections, and relies on Forest Service materials to support classroom work.
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Forestry Bureau
United States
Washington
D. C
Iowa
Pottawattamie County
Piatrict of Columbia
Cleveland
Kio
Rochester
N. Y
Joliet
Forest Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Iladelphia
Philalphia
W. N.fford
Commerce
Southern High School
Educa
Tion
Farmers’ Bulletin 178
The
Washington, D.C
Farm Loans at Lowest Rates by J. B. Mather
J B Mather offers money to loan on farm security at the lowest rates. Call to see what can be done before placing your loan. It will pay you.
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J. B. Mather
Naval Academy Exam Announced for Third District Youths
Congressman Pickett announces a vacancy for a naval midshipman from Iowa's Third district with a competitive examination in Waterloo on June 5 1909. Applicants must be 16 to 20, residents of the district, and meet height limits and a string of tests from punctuation to geometry.
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Pickett
Naval Academy
Iowa
Waterloo
J. H. Crippen
Court House
United States
Bureau of Navigation, Navy
Washington, D. C
Entries for the Hardin County field meet on May 29
The county field and track meet at the fair grounds drew over sixty entries led by Eldora with nine records among fifteen events. Records include Moir Eldora 53.5 in 50 yard dash and Crossan Eldora hammer throw 121 feet 2 inches. The event promises fast times as several marks may fall.
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A. J. Cavana
Hardin County High School Athletic Association
Eldora
New Providence
Iowa Falls
Union
Moir
Sheldon
Bales
Hardin
C. Macy
Drier
H. Hanson
Randolph
Sheffield
Beman
Crossan
Weyrauch
Burgess
Putnam
Hardin County
Steamboat Rock
Chester Vigars
John Hartman
Alfred Tennyson
Abstracts of Title and Loans Offered in Hardin County Iowa
Abstracts of title to lands and town lots in Hardin and Grundy counties Iowa. Type-written, certified and warranted abstracts updated every two weeks. Also loans on lands and town property at low interest. Prompt service. Call or address the office.
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Hardin ‘County
Hardin and Grundy County
Iowa
The Troubles of the Winter Family
A Titania special reports Mrs. Winter, living near Titonia, died by self strangulation after grieving over her son Will Winter’s crimes. Will, a robber and killer of Linn Trimble, was captured with his parents, tried, and given a life sentence following a full confession. The family later endured a house fire and persistent grief.
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Titania
Winter
William Winter
Here
Ackley
Titonia
Will
Titonka
Ben Bryson
Union
Young Will Winter
Linn Trimble
Death by Own Action Cited in Local Inquest
A coroner was summoned after a body was cut down by a husband whose troubled mind led to a verdict of death by own action. Neighbors were informed as a jury was impaneled and the ruling issued amid mounting domestic troubles.
Lincoln Master of Men novel arrives at library shelves
Public Library receives new books including Lincoln Master of Men by Alonzo Rothschild. The Chicago Record Herald lauds it as the best book on Lincoln’s character, destined to endure. The volume and others like it go into circulation Wednesday evening May 26.
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Public Library
Lincoln
Alonzo Rothschild
Chicago Record Herald
Farewell Party Honoring Miss Bess Before Seattle Journey
Misses Helen Walker and Marion Robb hosted a farewell party Tuesday evening at W. B. Strother’s home for Miss Bess who departs soon for Seattle. About forty guests attended. dainty refreshments and many amusing games followed. Hosts reported a lovely evening and a successful gathering.
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Helen Walker
Marion Robb
W. B. Strother
Bess
Seattle
Strothers to Leave Eldora for Seattle Home Soon
The Strother family plans a quick departure from Eldora to Seattle where they expect to establish their new home.
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Strothers
Eldora
Seattle
For Sale cottages three blocks west of depot and more
For sale two cottages on Marion street and Maple Street properties described with two lots and one lot each. Terms reasonable. Inquire of Fannie W. Crockett or Chas. A. Rogers. Also 384 old papers ten cents a bundle at The Herald office.
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I. C. Depot
Marion Street
Maple St
Washington Street
Fannie W. Crockett
Chas. A. Rogers
Scenic Northwest and Park Tour at Special Round Trip Rates
Special low round trip fares via Chicago and Northwestern invite travel to Yellowstone National Park and Pacific coast cities including San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle Vancouver and more. Routes from Colorado Colorado Springs Pueblo Grenwood Springs and other Colorado points offer convenient schedules with liberal stopovers and return limits. Travel amid Expo season while enjoying extensive itineraries maps and booklets from Chicago and Northwestern agents.
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Chicago & Northwestern
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W. H. Meyers
Pottawattamie CO
Congressman Pickett
Annapolis
Pet
Pais Re
Burling, Eidora,Iowa
the Citizens Savings Bank
Eldora, Iowa
J. F. Hardin
Towa
Library News Notes
Herald Office
Colorado
Utah
Yellowstone
Pacific Coast
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