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Newspaper

Spencer News

Location

Spencer, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1913

Page

11

Summit Center Social Notes and Visits

Mr and Mrs Morris of Peterson visit their daughter Mrs homas and son James Mor ne Home Society to meet Thursday with Mrs Cash Griggs. Sherponic leaves for points ins anely to visit former Schoneman staying with daughter Mrs Cari. Miss Mingle Bonlfield a teacher at nm Conger will host a box social inviting all. Bracken of Archer visiting See home of Thomie and Mr Iris with Griggs ta busy shelling n.

Mr. and Mrs. Morris Peterson, le Mrs. Homas James Mor Home Society Cash Griggs Earge Sherponic Re Schoneman Cari Mingle Bonlfield Nm Conger Archer Thomie Mr. Iris Griggs

Local Residents Visit and Births Highlight Greenville News

Laurens resident Clausen visits town between trains while Y D Jenkins and A W Greene stop by Friday. Red Wood’s Low Batton visits at the Dubois home. Mrs WJ Shewis begins an extended California visit. Spencer and Grastinger visitors grace the week. Walter Morris welcomes a baby girl. Several locals attend birthday night and birthday cake events.

D. Clausen Laurens Y. D. Jenkins A. W. Greene Sneacer Low Batton Redwood Minn Dubois WJ. Shewis California Honey Spencer Gus. Anderson Am Young Grastinger Walter Morris Nate Bartleman O., Davis J. W. McDowell Jensen Grand Junction Cole Gertrude Gifford Bt. 1 Vieliog Mre

Local Visits and Holidays Return in Aurelia Area

Mr and Mrs Roy Whitney visited Aurelia then returned home. Storey from Saskatchewan arrived to spend holidays after an 11 year absence. Albert Batchelor from Dickens came by motorcycle for a day. Isaac Gullimore from Sioux Rapids visited his son William. Miss Minnie Romper of Sutherland spent weekend with Esther Brockenhink. Fred Meytx traveled to Rock Valley and back. Wm Swasney and wife hosted family for dinner Sunday. O H Brocksevik and L B Pillsbury visited Aurelia for a brief reunion.

Geo. Storey Sascatchewan Can Albert Batchelor Dickens Isaac Gullimore Sioux Rapids Minnie Romper Sutherland Esther Brockehink Fred Meytx Rock Valley Swasney O. H. Brocksevik L. B. Pillsbury Aurelia

Real Estate Transfers in Barber Nebraska and Nearby Areas

A series of property transfers listed include Otto A. and wife selling Lot 4 Bik to Wilson, Spencer and Mary Cheevers widow convey to Wm Cheevers in multiple sections, Anna Johnson and hus transfer to Jens Thompson, David Jones transfers, Alfred Peterson purchases, Rudolph Mooler and wife to Wm Peper, and Erma OConnor and husband to Wm G Cheevers in sections SW, NW, NE, and SH with varied parcel descriptions and prices. Names include Cheevers, Thompson, Jones, Peterson, Mooler, OConnor, and Wilson across Barber and nearby townships.

Barber Bjornstad Otto A Wilson Ad Spencer Cheevers Mary Wm. G. Cheevers Johnson Anna Hus Jens Thompson Lot Jones David G W Syle Alfred Peterson Langdon Mooler Rudolph Peper Part O'Connor Erma Cheevers Wm G Cheevers Sy Nee Narber Mary A

Remarkable Four Mile Races in Ireland and Early Turf Records

A lively review traces Jerry M a top Irish horse carrying 175 pounds over turf four miles in ten minutes, praising him as perhaps Ireland and continent’s greatest. It compares with Dutchman and Eclipse era feats of four miles, noting weights, gait, and the evolution of long-distance speed among historical thoroughbreds.

Jerry M Ireland Lut Horseshoers’ Journal Centerville L. I Hiram Woodruff Liverpool Fashion Beaton Union Course L. 1 Elipse Henry Eclipse Nean Breda

Cherryvale Home Warmth Talk From Local Ledger

A Cherryvale merchant laments the warm house, claiming the electric fan and late baking kept his home comfortable. His wife, joking in a busy kitchen scene, lists chores from boiling ham to baking bread and preparing meals while noting he had little fire time since early afternoon.

Cherryvale Cherryvale Kan. Journal

High Prices for Portraits Mark 19th Century Catalogue

The speaker notes rising portrait prices and fashion’s strong influence, citing Holbein works such as Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk priced at £8088 and Martin Luther and Lady Guilford at £220 and £16 respectively. Anne Boleyn and Cadvin total £?30. The Duchess of Milan by the same master was gifted to the National Gallery by the National Art Collection Fund at £72,000.

Holbein Charles Brandon Duke of Suffolk Martin Luther Lady Guilford Anne Boleyn Cadvin

Rats and the Plague Theories on Rat Roles

A fragment discusses rat species in plague spread. It notes the brown rat's fleas may cling to humans more than Norway rats, mentions England and western Europe as documented inaction, and cites California as evidence that the gray rat can spread infection while the black rat’s role remains disputed.

Europe England California Norway

World’s a Stage Quote From The Past Fragment

Fragmentary lines reflect a theater theme with misheard dialogue about moviegoing and actors. The text appears as a garbled quotation, hinting at commentary on audiences and performers without complete context or clear events.

Property sale ad for cow and iron cresting notice

Classified notice offering a cow and iron cresting for sale at a Newa office. Implies proof of ownership and payment required. Calendar date appears as 201f with unclear year.

Newa

Promote Patriotism Through Rifle Practice Bill Gains Support

A House military committee weighs a bill endorsed by the Senate and War Department to fund rifle training nationwide for citizens and youths. Supporters include the National Guard, National Rifle Association, and lawmakers like Senator Warren and Representative Hull. The measure aims to spur preparedness with $100,000 for universal instruction and practice programs.

House Senate Faye le Venert United States War Department Coward & Useful Universil Indorsae- Inonta National Guard Association War Depertient Cunaita Reot Seth Low National Civic Federation Warren Nen- the Ative Hull House O Military Committee Congress National Rifle Aaseoiation of America

Cooling Magazines On Board Battleships Promised

Naval experts push refrigeration for ships. New battleships approved by Congress will house six refrigerating machines with four dedicated to cooling the magazines.

Congress

Rolfe Arrow Editor Reflects on Modern Dance Trends

Marion Brace, editor of the Rolfe Arrow, discusses current dance and press culture in Northoast Te w. He questions figures like Evelyn Nesbit and Tha Thaw, critiques the tango’s popularity, and laments fashion choices such as skirted outfits under spotlights, urging prudence and taste in public performance.

Facia Benat Marion Brace Rolfe Arrow Anne Tarey Pitcher Evelyn Evelyn Nes

Dr Jassie Ely to leave Spencer for Eastern Iowa care

Dr Jassie Ely departs Spencer this week to continue Chiropractic treatment in Eastern Iowa though her exact location is not yet decided. Mrs A Livingston visited Milford yesterday as guest of Mrs Von Housen. Banana shop offering imported Japanese goods including waist patterns bags and calendars at Benton event December 20.

Jassie Ely Spencer Iowa A. Livingston Milford von Housen Japan Benton D. B. Rogers

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