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Semi Weekly Herald in Eldora, Iowa

30 Nov 1909

Page 7

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Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1909

Page

7

Iowa land deal and family wedding shift focus in Benton county

Jod Love valued at 175 an acre sparks debate among Iowa teachers over a quarter section in Benton county as Clara Narber plans to wed John Clifford Brown from Ohio amid a wary mother. Also court rulings set road crossing authority for supervisors, while various local notices report sewers in Belle Plaine, a Rock Island hand car case, and other civic matters across Iowa.

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Vinton Iowa Clara Narber Benton County John Clifford Brown Ohio Board of Supervisors Railroad Commission Platt Black Hawk Harry Elwood Everett Robinson Rock Island Osceola Albert Kinney Oskaloosa Haseen Little Bertha Harlan Kinney Jesse Harlan Dubuque Mercy Hospital “Association Carnegie Hero Fund Joseph Cludry Sybilla Fred Neimeyer Edward Waverly Lizzie Blocker Bolinger Davenport Boone Lee Baptist Church Iowa City Harold ‘Chaffee A. B. Chaffee Magon City Chaffee Grundy Center Masonic Temple Daversport W. F. Byers Newton Skunk River Martha ‘Jody Solon Johnson’ County Esther Hurtz Jolly Methodist Church Grand Hotel Clinton Guest Joles B. Johnson Jace Gordon Lloyd Olsen John Hygers Ella Harvey State Board of Education United States State University of Iowa Frank Kenworthy Creston Walter Mulholland Marion Long Kenworthy John Alcorn Grant Township Jacob Pfeffer Cedar Rapids Pfeffer Originaly New London Daniel Nolan Sioux City Sioux Falls Wm. Rief Clear Lake Alaska Joe Voegtlin Des Moinnes Fairbanks Charity Ella Aiken Glidden Ethan Aiken Charles Hix Hedrick Reynolds Leroy Ware Seymour Fort Madigan Penitentiary Sanders Supreme Court Jasper County Colfax Ditch C. H. Dye Oregon City Ore Sidney
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Autumn Fashion Sketches Show Varied 1900s Styles

The sketches illustrate autumn fashion latitude with no single silhouette dominant. Notable outfits include a black satin Watteau-backed coat with lace jabot, a greenish gray tailor-made homespun jacket with wood buttons, and a pale yellow embroidered crepe de Chine afternoon dress. A Walter Raleigh gauze coat with silver embroidery and sable edging signals decorative trends. such coats are display pieces rather than practical warmth.

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Directoire
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Victorian Scarfs Dominate Winter Fashion Drops

An early Victorian scarf described as three yards long and over a yard wide with chiffon and fur or marabou trims tops the season. It is paired with white broadcloth gowns or black velvet poke bonnets, while long black chiffon scarfs suit mourning looks. The white blouse faces tight limits and tall wearers may choose scarf lengths to match hems. The long scarf pairs best with brimmed hats, not Russian toques.

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Rules for Social Success

Be yourself, don't imitate others, and treat people with kindness. Be cordial to older men and women, stay natural, and forget yourself. Don’t let one man monopolize you or gush over him. Look like you’re having a good time, show appreciation for courtesies, and avoid hiding in corners. Be open, punctual, and never miss paying calls.

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Fragmentary note on traveling woman and small stoves

A fragment mentions a woman traveling with baggage including a collapsible stove used by hunters. The lines describe cold rooms and small affairs, indicating a travel or domestic context without full details.

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First Aid to Embroiderers During Needle Selection

Guidance on choosing needles for embroidery emphasizes using the correct size to prevent wear, with crewel needles best for silk and oval eyes. keep mixed needle packs, use emery, carry a stiletto, and prefer ivory for rust resistance. Store work protected with tissue, wash hands, and wash edges before cutting. Maintain clean, dust-free work by location and careful laundering of colored embroideries.

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Cure Sore Throat With Cold Compress Advice

A short health note suggests cold compresses cure sore throats overnight. Dip cotton cloth in cold water, wring out until dry, wrap around the throat with a pin, and cover with another fold for snug application.

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Christmas Reunion Games for Old and Young

A Mary Dawson guide to festive at home play featuring acting adjectives, thought transference, color base, word lists, mosaics puzzle, and storytelling. Includes setup, pacing, and a hearty menu with cake centerpiece, hot soups, crackers, salad, ice cream, coffee, and bonbons.

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Mary Dawson St. Nick Santa Claus
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Folding stand for tree from wood cuts and braces

A simple Christmas tree stand built from hard wood pieces labeled A C and B. A 2 inch center hole fits the tree base, C pieces attach under B, A forms pointed feet, and bolts or nails secure the arms. The assembly folds flat for storage after use. Author A V Braring Jr references a holiday verse at end.

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Scientific American
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Pretty neckpiece of lace fashion sketch

A brief fashion note describes girls busy with elaborate neckpieces of lace and satin or net and ribbon. The sketch features a white filet net neckpiece attached to a satin bodice. a pinned jabot and boy figurine illustrate interchangeable parts in this period display.

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All White Tree Delights in Winter Gift Display

All White Tree presents a gleaming gift wrap idea using white tissue paper white ribbons and white decorations. A butterfly topper and silver powder evoke snowy candlelight creating a unique festive centerpiece suitable for a holiday display.

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Charley Neal Tinvo Orcadoer Dows Ique Waterloo Magnifi Ly Mra Anna Jones Ben Sanford Marshalltown Castlehe Water Tom Welsh Roy Hill Charles Brown Moire Jim A. V. Braring, JR Christ
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