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Newspaper
Spencer News
Location
Spencer, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1913
Page
3
Mors Gorn Husking records tell of two Hansen Samuelson youths near Douglas Center, one about eleven and the other under thirteen, who gathered ninety bushels in a day and hauled part of the load a mile to work and back, prompting who can beat that?
Notice to the Public forbids any reprisal or removal of dead animals or shops from the property with threats of prosecution. The remainder of the text mentions various local names and events including visits, acquaintances, and a Livestock Show in Chicago with references to Iowa and Scranton Journal, highlighting Lloyd Marchant's achievements as a judge and student.
A reflective piece on pulpit practice and humility in preaching. It warns against overshow, urges focus on preparation, and recalls a friend’s advice about avoiding unnecessary apologies. The narrator emphasizes restraint, honest self-assessment, and sincerity over performative effort.
A fragmented ad offers a combination news deal for a year and a bundled package price. The note mentions a farm listing of 200 acres in Remville County Minnesota with rental terms and a maker named Frank Olson.
The undersigned announces the estate of Samy Kirley, deceased, in Clay County. All persons indebted must pay promptly to the administrator Marty C. Cony. Creditors are to present claims for the court’s allowance to prevent delays in settlement.
The Sheriff announces a sale of real property described as Lots 14 1 2 and 3 in Milwaukee and St. Paul addition, Spencer Clay County, to satisfy an execution of Twenty Dollars and costs. The sale will be at the front door of the Court House in Spencer on a specified day.
Gil Blas recounts an imagined Parisian con in Deauville with a mix of guests including William Ikidee and others. The piece contrasts French grace with foreign attitudes, noting how the Frenchman preserves good humor and style in social settings while observers speculate on which lines belong to whom.
A colonial era report notes United States trade with non contiguous territories reached 190 million, up from 35 million two years earlier. Imports and exports to Otto Rica Hawaii the Philippines Guam Midway Alaska totaled 7 million out of the US and 96 million shipped to the United States. The Philippines saw the largest gain under a tariff policy allowing duty free merchandise exchange.
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