News From The Observer Correspondents
From The Observer: stock shipped from Fairview. ice on the river 18 inches thick. Joe Aurit and Bunt Henderson saw ice for Iowa farmers this week. Miss Kate Murphy closed a term of Elm Springs school. E Renshaw to hold a public sale near Inwood on the 17th. M D Harris went to Chicago with two carloads of cattle. PF D Robbins finished painting the depot interior making it slick. Ora Gore drove to Hawarden with his mother-in-law visiting. W E B McKisick of Rock Valley solicits subscriptions and promotes short term loans at low rates. Rock Valley correspondent notes continued. School report for district No. 8 in Plaba township for February 4. names listed. Rock Valley Mills business increases. Roantree & Co to ship floor at Marion Junction.
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the Observer
Fairview
Joe Aurit
Bunt Henderson
Iowa
Kate Murphy
Elm Springs
E. Renshaw
Inwood
M.D. Harris
Chicago
PF. D. Robbins
Real Estate Transfers Reported Weekly by Orange City Office
Real estate transfers listed for week ending February 5 include entries from Orange City and Hawarden including First National Bank to J Camp Spell in Alton area and several Stickles additions in Calliope. Amounts shown include 9600, 500, and 2100 with multiple lot and block descriptions.
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Tue Bee
A. W. Lohr
Land
Luan
Orange City
Jawa
Alton
Calendar notes and faded references in old text
Fragmentary lines describe a calendar with perplexing phrases and scattered items. Names like Hend and Gok appear beside odd terms such as frat coupon and embosacd ded, suggesting a garbled historical clipping.
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Qodd
Hend
Public Auction Listings At Rock Valley And Nearby Farm
Public notices announce auctions near Rock Valley with multiple livestock including aged geldings mares and cattle plus wagons harnesses plows and farming gear. Terms offer cash under ten dollars and credit on larger sums with nine month notes and four percent cash discount. Auctioneers listed include W J Lars H W Fuller R Drey and others with two sale dates in February 1808 and 1898.
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R. Drey
Rock Valley
A. J. Warren
Shorts
R. Prey
Public sale near Rock Valley February 9 1898
Mrs Darlin announces a public sale at a mile southeast of Rock Valley on Saturday February 9 1898 starting at 2 o clock. The auction lists horses mares cows details wagons farming equipment a parlor suit piano lamp and various household items with cash or eight month credit on larger sums. Sellers Anna B Durland P W Fuller auctioneer F M Buxtine clerk.
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Wndersigard
Rock Valley
Lay
Anna B. Durland
WW. Fuller
F. M. BuxTine
Advances in Farm Industry Over the Last Half Century
A general review of the leading farm industry branches noting advances and improvements. Special articles by top agricultural writers cover old fashioned implements, practical information, and strategies to stimulate production and profit. An informative, valuable guide for farmers. 15 cents a copy by mail.
Much in Little Journal and Times Year Book
A compact manual titled Much in Little offers concise information for office home and farm readers. It reportedly contains nearly 500 pages priced at 25 cents and is described as correct complete and a ready reference. Excursion to New Orleans An Alton Central Railroad Mardi Gras trip from Sheldon to New Orleans departs February 14 at 6 35 PM round trip 36.18 with through Pullman and Tourist Sleepers tickets and circulars available from J B Moreny A G M Manchester Iowa.
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Journal
Times
New Orleans
Alnon Central Railroad Company
Sheldon
Manchester
Iowa
J.B. Moreny
A. G
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Farview Observations
Ora Gore
Hawarden
W. E B. McKisick
J. CO
Town
Plaba
Nouth Staing
Niles
Fernalea
A. Total
Frink
Etta
Buffington
Minnie Wills
Mary
Anne Jacobsén
Gretta
Clarence Ehlers
Henry, Aga
Wesley Dailen
Charity
B. Moxee
Messace
St Sthae
Hasan Isis
Pitts Wie
Rikkers FE Tod Vd Berg
Wm. Smith
Hudson
W. J. Lars
H.W. Fuller
É. D. Huttenbeen
Wedneyway
H. Wegsie
Mrs. Darlin
The
New York Tribune
Penis Bros. Co
Sioux City
Scott
Scott & Bowre
New York
Business Directory
Huizenga
L. P. Church
G. W. Renshaw
M. McBride
Ofice
State Bank
U.P. Church
V. D. van Gosterhout
Attorney AT Law
Court House
W. C. Leonard
C. G. Reiniger
South Dakota
D! A.W. Perkins
Sheldon, Iowa
M. H. Rooney
Handy Hotel
C. M. McBride
H. W. Fuller
J. W. Mak
Norther
J. Turscuinger
Trock Valley Machine Shops
Intebel
Ovuk Valley
William Ewart
Gladstane
Great Ention
Ireland
Chester
H W. Sayce
Queen's CoNece
Oxford
Eng
Samuel Ives
Chicago Theolocal Seminary
Frederic W. Farrar
Canterbury
Himer Hrnan
Frank Webhling
Regone Presbyterian Church
Ene
Mecarthur
D.D
Calvary Bartlet Church
N.Y
Macon Summerhell
Main Street
Free Baptist
First Methodist
Epi Branston
London
Ter Eanard Everett Hale
South Concrecetional
Boston
Mass
Hey
Deserh Agar Beet
Wesleyan, College
Richmond
Caspar Rene Gresors
Leipzig University
St. John’s Wood Presbyterian Church
George Farmer
the Temple
Botons
Iginira Editios
Henry. Sherard
Aloarce Street
Okicazo
Illinois
Milwaukee & ST. Paul
RB. R . Ooeng
Dobugue
Milwaukee
Unicag
St. Paul
Ghicsko
Intermedtiate
Sinuiz Falls
Sinoa City
Mitchell
Chamberlain
C. & D. Ditision
Sioux City & Northern
B. Woing
Vengiys
Burlington
CEDSR
Rapils & North'n
Nook Haris
Adaily
Roberts & Thomas
Pioneer
NP Feed Stable
Warren
Thomas & Roberts
Skewis
H. C. Bauman
Sioux County
Bee
Sler Brothers
Warran + Hotel
Destons
C. Amorle
Alann & Co
Mitha
Henry Schemmer
Strick
Dasa
Arook Valley
Owa
Skewis Lumber
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