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Newspaper
Spencer News
Location
Spencer, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
8
For Rent 320 acre farm with good improvements. 100 acres under plow and 200 acres tame grass for hay and pasture. Interested parties contact C. P. Archer or M. I. Griffin.
The article urges admitting New Mexico and Arizona as equal states, opposing partisan limits. It notes the historical “forty four forty or fight” sentiment and argues statehood should not hinge on party balance, urging welcome to both territories. It frames admission as fair and orthodox Republicanism.
The piece mocks rival papers Reporter and Herald, noting their reporters look well fed while News staff appear lean. It jokes about Grant Hirleman training for a prize fight and foreman Gleason not eating since new ownership. Threats of public quips and a teased next week Coon story close the item.
Our press balked last week and after 200 copies we moved to the Herald office where Mr. Bronson welcomed us and lent his press. He treated us generously and seemed from the South with clear hospitality. We thank him and will repay the favor.
Josh Billings urges boys to avoid resting on a single prize and to push for greater achievements. He compares world credit for past efforts to an extra inch that can carry honor, but warns against pedigree thinking and crowing over marks. Also notices rooms for rent at 461 ½ W 5th St.
If you cannot bear because it strains your eyes you need glasses at once. Don’t delay coming to us and having your eyes examined. Poor sight never gets better of itself. 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 specially qualified to give.
Fresh ground buckwheat flour promoted as the best option. The Spencer Milling Co markets their Dandy brand and offers to supply customers by writing or calling the mill if a dealer cannot provide it.
An advertisement touts Holister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a universal cleanser for stomach bowels blood liver and healthy tissues. It also promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and lung issues as a guaranteed quick relief with trial bottles offered by Will W Haygarth & Co.
12 acre property for sale south of river with good buildings. Terms reasonable. Contact C. H. Kelleg at 142 N Park Ave Austin Chicago Illinois.
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