Lincoln Memorial Exercises Honor Nation's Hero At Wey
A well attended Lincoln memorial service at the Methodist church featured Rev. J. O. Thrush delivering an address on Lincoln and his era. The program included prayers, songs led by a mixed choir, and recitations of Gettysburg and Battle Hymn of the Republic followed by benediction.
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Methodist Church
J. H. Doty
America
C. 8. Carroll
J. O. Thrush
Lincoln
David
Garfield
Grant
Douglas
Flo
Thrush
Charles Cuttell
Bon, Spafford
Roosevelt letter hints at Africa lecture plans
North of Kenya Africa Sept 24 1909 letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Dr MacQueen expresses interest in an illustrated Africa lecture to be given by MacQueen on Friday evening Feb 24. notes Railway division return to St Louis and a new roundhouse construction with promises of improved travel and welcome for returning workers.
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Kenya
Africa
MacQueen
Theodore Rosevelt
Ent
Play by Jugene Moore Staged in Spencer Iowa 1910
The play Che rer and the Lamb by Jugene Moore is rated among the season’s best. Col M J Wuar iy has produced it in complete detail for a Grand hero House event at Spencer Iowa, scheduled for February 1910, under personal direction of the bar.
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Jugene Moore
Cherer
John x
Mr. Hox
M. J. Wuariy
Grand Hero House
Spencer, Towa
Reception Given to Reverend and Thrush at Congregation Church
A reception honoring Rev. and Mrs. Thrush was held last Friday evening at the Congregation church, hosted by church members and others. More than 300 people attended, with many friends present and the event closing around nine o clock.
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and Vs. Thrush
Sunday Blaze Burns Finch Home on West First Street
Firefighters battled a severe roof blaze at the residence of Clarence Finch on West First Street. Rafters burned and required multiple ceiling cuts to control the fire. The home’s contents suffered minimal damage while the owner, Mr Grigsby of Siouxalis, faces substantial losses.
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Clarence Finch
West First Street
Grigsby
Siouxalis
Somne Tr aveler Somne Tr aveler
On the first of June the rural mail service marks nine years since its start in this city. Milton Chase, the first carrier, continues daily trips totaling 76 56 miles per year and 68 904 miles over the nine years. The service has seen many improvements including a well earned salary increase for carriers.
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Milton Chase
Judge Helsell Retires After Final Pocahontas Jury
Judge Helsell of Rock Rapids announces his retirement from general practice after facing a jury in Pocahontas last week. He cites heavy bank interests and a partner's death as factors, though his final jury case ended with a $550 dog suit loss.
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Pocahontas
Helsell
Rock Rapids
Tyye
Algona
Short Course Opened Yesterday With Quick Start
The opening of the short course drew brisk action as participants began competing yesterday. Several clubs reported strong turnout and early times set across multiple events, signaling a competitive meet ahead.
Short Course Opens Under Auspicious Circumstances
Preparations were thorough with Prof. Hanna aiding the committees and stock and grain arrivals proving valuable. Instructors for stock and grain, Domestic Science maintained last year’s level as registration gave way to afternoon work. Percheron mares and stallsions owned by multiple individuals are shown. the week features Shire mares, Belgian stallions, beef cattle, Jer sey cows, Holsteins, sheep, and Poland China hogs. Domestic Science departments introduce new ideas, using the M. Ek church basement for classes. teachers and students report early success and a bright outlook for Northwest Iowa’s best Short Course yet, with the US prize corn exhibition arriving midweek.
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Hanna
Percheron Mare
Irrank McDowell
D. C. Gillespie
H. Winterboor
F. McDowell
F. Brusie
H. D. Thompson
A. A
Spencer Horse Companies
B. F. Felt
Clyde Doty
Jersey
Wirt Bronson
E. F. Axtel
A. W. Greene
P. J. Cilley
Wm. Speer
Poland
Lachner & Sons
M. Ek
Iowa
United States
They Surely Will Fred Buggere and Family Move to Spencer
The Royal Banner notes the Buggere family moving to Spencer this week. They have a comfortable home on the south side with land to keep animals away. The item closes with a bank advertisement for Farm Loans at First National Bank at the lowest rates.
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Fred Buggere
Spencer
Red
Royal Banner
First National Bank
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address Text Reflected Here
The submission presents Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address full, including the opening line four score and seven years ago and the famous pledge that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth. It emphasizes dedication to the fallen and to a "new birth of freedom" during the Civil War.
Lincoln and the Carriageless Candidate Amuses Voters
A story recalls Abraham Lincoln facing a threatening man who aimed a gun at him but declared he would shoot only a uglier man than Lincoln. As a candidate, Lincoln rode with a rival in debate and praised him generously, joking that he could not own a carriage but his opponent could, inviting voters to prefer the opponent if not willing to vote for Lincoln.
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Lincoln
Abe
Thinais Tortayo
Mary Weir
Siamgamon County
Springfeld
Eens
Lincoln's Diplomacy and Lincoln Quote Recalled
Buffalo Democrat Congressman Ganson urged President Lincoln for clear policy and campaign prospects in a dark Congress. Lincoln responded with a quip about not fooling all the people all the time, a line echoed during his White House era about retaining citizens' confidence.
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Mr. Ganson
Buffalo
New York
Lincoln
Ganson
Ile
Congress
Mr. Lincoln
Township Meeting Reviews Road Work and Digs In Depth
The Wednesday session of the Board of Supervisors and township trustees covered road construction, drainage, weed control, and hedge trimming. Plans for cement culverts, center strings for tile, and cost comparisons were discussed, with emphasis on durable gravel roads and avoiding county road damage from engines. A barn fire at the O. A. Dunwell estate caused significant loss, with an explosion suspected as the cause.
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Board of Supervisors
Holdren
Tordland
Spooner
Waterford
James Sider
Henry Abley
Carroll
VivoVitey
Wits
Sapebgieur Doties
Ubernidave Lins
OO Briencomaby
Lew Powell
Douglas Township
J. W. Stias
Ife
Hedores
Newleet
Towa
Ghadirimin Chas Gilmore
Osage
Frank Johnson
Sioux Rapids
Jones
Governor Custer tells Civil War tale to lift Lincoln
A garbled reminiscence recounts Governor Custer of Pennsylvania and President Lincoln during the Civil War. Lincoln, moved, steadies himself with a humorous farm anecdote about two boys and a hog, illustrating resilience amid terrible conflict.
Tuberculosis lecture urges prevention over climate cures
State tuberculosis lecturer Dr. K. Munger spoke at the courthouse on a cold Friday afternoon to a modest audience including ladies clubs, business men, and physicians. He emphasized that prevention through sunlight, fresh air, diet, rest, proper housing, and avoiding risky exertion is key, warning against sending patients to warmer climates and against questionable remedies.
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Ly i. We Kime
Court House
JK. Munger
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Webster City
Plas
Somne Traveler
A. Lincoln
Gettysburg
Phi Prey
White Flouse
Estevin
Board of Supervisors and Trustees
Faris Toeuse
Birnead
Fariaith Dereeman
Dunwell
Anes Brieth
Durine
Vaulue
Custer
Pensylvania
Predericksburg
Oso
Ilinois
Europe
James
John
Dostorj
Kime
Fort Dodge
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