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Newspaper
Spencer News
Location
Spencer, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1915
Page
9
Hobart Her ald records a curious incident where a white poker chip described as a peppermint tablet is discussed in a private sale setting. The remark suggests a coded or mistaken exchange involving a father figure and a child.
A humorous verse depicting Hill Smith, the village autosmith under a chestnut tree, repairing an auto with grease stained hands. The poem follows his skilled tinkering as he diagnoses a stubborn carburetor and brings the vehicle back to life, while townsfolk watch from the doorway.
The home economics department at Iowa State College suggests a festive Christmas menu to ease holiday dinner stress. Prepare items like cranberry relish and plum pudding ahead, and preassemble stuffing and cocktails the day before to save time and allow more host moments.
The Burlington Hawkeye argues for rapid bird life conservation in the United States noting many species already vanished or driven toward extinction. It contrasts German storks and Italian larks, urges school education, and warns of hunters harming rare birds, urging public action now.
John Reardon, Ames chief greenhouse man, advises giving house plants a bath and four washes, plus frequent cleansing with water to winter ferns and geraniums through December and January. Ensure ample sunlight, move plants between rooms if needed, and keep them at normal room temperature around 78 degrees. Tobacco solution is recommended to destroy bugs. A classroom anecdote recalls a pupil’s quip about circulation and feet while a teacher explains blood flow. For sale: Jersey stock hogs eligible for registration.
Special execution from District Court of Iowa Clay County levies on Lots 10 and 11 in Block 8 Fairview Addition Spencer to satisfy a judgment for M. B. Taylor against J. W. Hartman Amelia Hartman and J. H. McCord. Sale at courthouse front steps December 28 1915 at 2:00 PM for cash. costs $14.25 and interest. Sheriff John M. Lidman.
A lengthy list of farm and hog sales scheduled by Ritchie at Marathon Story spans December to February. Several auctions feature Poland China sows and Chester White sows with multiple sellers including Williams, Turmyall, and Olgon among others.
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