The Spencer Mews Farm Improvements Preview
The Spencer Mews weekly issue reports on a fine farm for sale with potential improvements to attract buyers. Kilpatrick brothers mourn their Waterloo brother's death and plan Osage burial after their trip home. Charley Duntley returns from Hot Springs hospital cancer treatment feeling improved. Mrs Faick Jensen hosts visiting relatives from Audubon County before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. W
C. M. Kilpatrick
Waterloo
Osage
Charley Duntley
Hot Springs
S.D
Faick Jensen
Audubon County
Fostoria community notes and district fair plans
Fostoria residents report scattered rain needs for gardens and fodder corn as they prepare for the Sheldon district fair later this week. The column details visits by residents to Des Moines Drake University, Okoboji encampments, a family reunion, schooling at Arnold's Park, and a mix of local social events, travels, and farm improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wack
Sheldon
Doria Cooper
Ren Tee
Desea
Wien
Marcid
Jos
Perris
Myron
Mre
Atvs
Blanche
Lyle Fieldsworthy
Des Moines
Drake University
Lyle
Jd. Rusche
Web
Towa
Jas. Black
U.S. Perris
Albert
Cherokee
Jesse
la Crosse
Wis
Walter
Syracuse
N. Y
Corn field remark sparks rural observation in Herdland
A local boy humorously notes a cornfield mix of corn and weeds as farmers miss the mark. Spirit Lake visitors Mrs. E. Greene and relatives from Spencer and Greenville are noted. Services by Rev. Hoskins draw a crowd at Friends church. Several residents visit, travel, and host relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Douglass
Charles Jonson
Madsen
Arnold's Park
J. €. Runion
Langdon
Jake
S.N. Johnson
The
Lakes
Ollie Tucker
Teachers’ Institute
Spirit Lake
Henry Mousa
Spencer
Art Mauss
Germont
Foster
E. Greene
The Crime of Idleness and New Life Pills
An old advertisement declares idleness harms the liver causing constipation headaches jaundice and blemishes and urges Dr Kings New Life Pills to restore health. Product is sold at Will Uaygarth & Co with a 252 price.
Local ads and notices in a 1910s paper
A collage of local classifieds and service offers including eye tests at a jeweler, abstracts and banking promos, farm loan ads, insurance, rental rooms, found keys, real estate, and a call to learn about glasses through a formal eye examination. The style mirrors small town newspaper classified pages with multiple small items.
Patent Remedy Advertising Text From Old Paper
Aged column of patent medicine claims tout Foley products for bronchial and lung ailments, indigestion, and constipation. Advertisements tout Foley's Honey and Tar, Hollister's Tea, and Foley's Urine Laxative with prices and testimonials attributed to Geo. B. Bender and A. O. Bjornstad & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Geo. B. Bender
Thresher Whistle Echoes as We Grow Grain
In a rural note, the thresher’s whistle is heard while grain stacking nears completion. William Warner traveled to Webb last Monday seeking a new place, indicating changes in work or residence. The fragment hints at ongoing farm life and local mobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Warner
Webb
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Randall & Gillespie
Iowa
South Summit
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Fostoria
Woc
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Spberbessades
Pont
Crabcbars
Tal Anderson
Satestiaih
Besa Ety
Arngpeore
Soster
Alys
Riverside Gleanings
Hol
Warren
McConnell Farina
Lins
Dasins
Gaby
Ben Aen
Hes. Farber
Elens
Aheare
Atnupd’s Park
le CG
E. Allen
Charlies Schars
Myr
Spietler
Mr. Iund
Charles Witt
Bumba
Mr. Sandberg
Miss Jorth
Okobaji
Milla
Hattie Deming
Joy
Arthur
Oliver Erffinire
May Hammond
Mount Carrot
Thurster
John Riley
Mesdames Johnson
Vison
Anderson
Khuanpe
Mrs. Doty
Pie J
the Lakes
Glen Hurd
Day Goble
Jacob Kumba
Novem
Miss Schunemann
Frank Zishka
Albert Brown
Dakotas
Ellis
Rock Valley
Frank Clark
Spokane
Frank
Sasten Tadied
Seon
Hia Vai
Wes Devais Babenis
Aricla
Marie Dutinwt
Bea
Babe Wwen
Day
Schiatt
Mi Ford
Chas. Maurer
Dick Pugh
Martha Derigan
Edna Livingston
Mabel Claypool
Edgar Chadwick
Emmetsburg
Tina
Georgie Heikens
Heikens
Ackley
Wim. Warner
Sioux Rapids
C. H. Terrill
Chicago
George Hamstead
Walnut Grove Farm
Osborn District
Rev. Lngham
Christian Endeavor
Perse Morris
Leverett
Maclay
Elie Belknap
Belknap
Air. and
Mra, C. 2. Belknap
John
Mary
Jones
Early Music House
R. L. Jones, Mer
John Mills
Greenville
A. G. Larson
Spengers
A. L. Barglef
Hoskins
Frienda Church
Mary Swanson
NeGroff
Dr. Schooley
Terri
Jume May
Mre. Atkinson
Los Angeles
Cal
C. McCarger
Miss Jume
Mra. A. i
United States
McCarger
Mra. A
A. Bargloff
Mra
R. Londt
Deter ,Lundt
KE. Ballard
Arthur Braulier
DU. A. Hammond
First National Bank
O. A. Wammand
D. Jenkins
Fais’ Cement
F. W. Black
E.C. Cammerrer
H. G. Glover
Spencer, Iowa
S. Main Street
River
W. First
News Office
West Fourth Street
Buck & Kirkpatrick
East 3d Street
G. EL. Phelps
Milo Brown
Milwaukee Depot
Spencer Iowa
O. Stevens
A. W. Johnson
Hollister
O, A, Bjornstad & Co
Spencer Milling CO
Herdiand
J. C. Collister
M. D
Male Street
Chas. M’allister, A. M.,m.d
McAllister Block
Lamb
Ofice
Union Bluck
Corner Main and
Third Streets
Spencer, Lowa
J. L. Bisbee
W. J. Durant, M. D
Keight Building
G. G. Baker, D. V. M
Moore's Livery Barn
H. D. Green
Nicodemus Block
Dickeys Drug Store
Munger
L. HL Johnster
Munger & Johnston
Physicians and Surgeons
Spencer, Io
Citizens State Bank
John Conners
Damons
A. M. Damon
Theodore Thomas
Gilmore Band
New York City
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