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Newspaper
Spencer News
Location
Spencer, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
4
Mab W. McDowell of Greenville says he could not drive over his land last year without mining. He tiled it and this year yields fifty bushels of corn per acre. He urges Spencer tile factories to double capacity to meet demand and keep money within the county.
A short, upbeat sketch praising a community booster who spreads kindness and supports neighbors and churches. The piece emphasizes courage, optimism, and liberal policy toward town enterprises as beneficial to all.
A fragmentary account questions Dr Cook’s winter pole journey and his failure to return to civilization promptly. It notes timing that would have rivaled Peary, missing papers, and unfinished reports awaiting world inspection.
Visit our store to settle the hat question with stylish shapes at modest costs. We offer many combinations of trim with silk satin or velvet for beautiful small hats fit for general wear. Remember the place 472 A Baldwin & Co. Rooms for rent rs H G Glover 461f 442 W 5th st.
Water from melting snow and rain flooded the county home basement, submerging the heating plant and creating a terrible mess. The Board of Supervisors and farm ties vow action as discussions rise about buying a higher wing farm and moving buildings while tiling work begins as a potential fix.
On Easy Street Mr and Mrs John Philipps longtime settlers now wintering in Abert Canada sold the farm formerly occupied by Guy Parr two miles west of Webb. He secured 800 acres on Beaver Lake forty miles east of Edmonton after moving there by rail. His farm, once far from a railroad, is now on easy street as the railroad reached his doorstep. Also advertised a 5000 acre ranch for sale with hay and farm land, prices $20 to $80 per acre. Best land here selling for $35 to $50 per acre depending on location and improvements. Enmet Nebraska contact Joseph McCafferty.
The Thanksgiving supper by the Glad Tidings Circle in Langdon last Tuesday drew broad community attendance. J Williamson formerly of Atwood farm west of Langdon left for Chicago last Wednesday evening. Johns Hopkins and daughter visited Spencer Saturday evening.
12 acre property for sale south of the river with good buildings. Terms reasonable. Contact HH Kellog at 142 N Park Ave Austin Chicago Ill.
Josh Billings urges boys to always try their best in every jump and beat their own records. Believe you can lead your class, stand at the head, and surpass yesterday. Keep jumping, keep improving, and find greater pleasure in self improvement than in beating others.
A devotional discussion from Rev. T S Linscott on the question is it more blessed to give than to receive. It surveys Biblical prompts for liberal giving including poverty in Jerusalem and Macedonian generosity, the duties of ministers to teach giving, and the motives and limits of Christian tithing.
We specialize in cement building blocks and sidewalk construction. All materials are sold by us and every sidewalk we build includes a backer. See us before contracting for sidewalk projects.
Lake Center notes list absences and visits from residents and relatives. Orpha Simmons missed school Monday while Thanksgiving day closure kept district shut. W A Bixby and family visited DeGroff home Sunday. Multiple residents including Miss Viola DeGroff, Bernice Adams, and Ralph Whiteford were seen shopping or visiting Ruthven, Spencer, and Dickens areas. Several trips to Spencer and Ruthven noted. football injury sidelined Archie Rossiter. families hosted guests in Gilmore City Spirit Lake and local farms reported health updates and sales.
A. Baldwin & Co advertises trimmed hats priced to beat competitors with new stock arriving this week. Highlights fur hats and caps for cold weather and urges shoppers to visit for value at the right price. Located at 472 sc.
If you cannot bear poor sight never gets better of it self. It gets worse every day you neglect to attend to it. So we advise you to come and be tested for the glasses that will aid you. They can only be determined after a skilled examination of your eyes, such as we are especially qualified to give.
Fresh eround Buckwheat Flour from Spencer Milling Co. Buy the Dandy brand through your dealer or call the mill if supply is needed.
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