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Newspaper

Spencer News

Location

Spencer, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1913

Page

8

Local Notes from Dickens Neighbors

Dr Bruce attended an operation for Dr Gruen after a Monday call. A fire destroyed an unknown house last Monday before it was noticed. Miss Nelson plans a summer visit near Minneapolis Minnesota. Folmer Fowler shows signs of improvement after illness. Ernest Herrick attended recent events and plans. Miss Ana Grob returned home from Spokane. Mrs Thompson and Spencer visitors. Richard Kenderding visited from Sutherland with grandparents. Mrs C Flint retired. Sabir Hay from Des Moines on a short visit. Miss Clara Wolcott visited Sheldon for summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Whe WO Wolcott. Lois Wolcott, a high school teacher in Hell Bunarel, plans a trip to Lakota, Ga. A week of meetings near Sable and Petty noted. Sui Gay Pee residence mentioned. Aprib Fisher returned from town for summer vacation. University attendance cited with Dr ALT Taverstues, Albert Webster, and Mary Kangas visiting Lake Park area. Wesday Miss Kablcri Bochorke and Pa fonesosene to spend summer with their families.

Bruce Gruen Mes. C. Flint Sabir Hay Des Moines Clara Wolvott Saatin Sheldon Calla Sabarday Mes A. Wolvott Apevib Fisher Cere Abhendal State University Alt Taverstues Albert Webster Mery Kanga Ataris Pare Wesday Kablcri Bochorke Aml

Lake Center News Roundup of Local Events

Mason presided Sunday service at the WooM Massah crowd cheered Merith Sas Mieveon and Vinaed Debak visiting Gilmore Saburiay. Lewis Hone Panmley Cauleary of Slog CTV to work for Pinery Taylor this sSyominey. Welch family spent Saturday at Abe t in Weleh home. Children’s program to be held Sunday at fake Centar school House. Mrs Warry Taylor left Saturday for Des Moines to visit her mother-in-law ill. Vivian Taylor spent Sunday with grandparents Brady. A social dance occurred at the Vale home Saturday evening. Harry Taylor left Wednesday for fins Mothes where his mother is seriously ill. Present illness remains grave.

Auacues Mason Bbe Woom Massah Sas Mieveon Vinaed Debak Gilmore Saburiay Ad Children Centar Vivian Taylor Brady

West Lake Notes of Local Gatherings and Ailments

West Lake residents report activities at the lake including Mr Marlenay’s youth group, Edna Dailey, and visits by Rena Gerdes and Rev Mucker. Mrs Rucker’s daughter Ollyve joins a Lake Center appointment, the Thompsons visit, and Simingtons from Dickenson call on L Jones. Ada Jones buys a horse gear at Spencer. families visit, a dog bites a window, and corn shelling occurs with Aablys.

Ada Jones Spencer Carlaon Dick Saxby H. Gerdes Ueb Ant

Local News Briefs From Everly and Surrounding Areas

A series of brief, fragmentary notes from Everly and nearby towns recount visits and travel. Grendier left for Mitchell to see his brother, while Myidenbor heads to Des Moines for summer studies at Highland Park College. Gordon visits relatives in Rock Rapids as Children’s Day events occur at the M. C. church. Mr and Mrs Wood and children visit relatives in Heron Lake. German society marks Children’s Day at the German Mall, and David Gordon travels to New York State to inspect lava lands. Additional snippets mention Prof Bake and other local mentions.

Allert Grendier Mitchell, SD Myidenbor Des Moines Mighland Park College Frank N. Wood Heron Lake Minn A. T. Jones Dickens German Society David Gordon New York State

Unclear OCR fragment with scattered names and events

Fragmentary text lists multiple names and places such as Wales Go, Linn Gaove, Mur, Lester Ahnson, Aunt, Dell Rapids, and Tulare. It appears to be a garbled local notice or diary style item mentioning family visits and a riverbank day, with no clear single event or outcome.

Johnie Jemson Wales

Local residents attend gatherings and visits in Southeast Summit

Mr and Mrs Oy Muervel spent Friday evening at the San Swensutt home. Mrs WG Webb visited friends near Greenville. Aimnes Rubes has been very ill. The Fisk family attended a county barn picnic. Tilden Trebbien was sick for several days. The Wisk family and children attended church near Mostarta. Wester Gruchow and Miss Isher Fisk visited the San Swenson home Sunday.

Mrs. Oy Muervel San Swensutt Home WG. Webb Crreenville Aimnes Rubes Sam Fisk County Barn

South Headland Social Notes From Sioux Rapids Area

Mrs J Larrow visits Polokantas relatives this week. G McMahen bought a fine new piano last week. Miss Mayon Williams visited Marathon friends Thursday. Rene and son George shopped in Sioux Rapids Saturday. Ed Survold and family Sunday at G Simonson home. Miss Beth Muller and Mazel Smith shopped at Soo Rapids Saturday. Edith and Sylvia Reche visited Clara Simonson Sunday. Bb Larson shipped cattle from Sioux Rapids Saturday. Snyder children suffer measles. Mitchell family visited fir Mitchell home Sunday. Cork Hurkhart visited over Sunday with Florence Renobloou.

G. McMahen Plano Mayon Williams Marathon Dalverson Sandy FH. Larson Rene George Ware Inioux Beth Muller Mazel Smith Soo Rapids Edith and Sylvia Reche Clara Simonson Bb. Larson Sioux Rapids Ife L, Snyder D, Mitchell Fir Mitchell Cork Hurkhart Florence Renobloou

Local Notes From East Douglas Area Visited Guests

East Douglas Geo, Hadenfelt and family visited Sunday at the McWeever home. Miss Andie Holmes sewed at the Iverson and Reese bons last week. Delos Grunge purchased a Hulck oar art Wm, Cheavers a Word var last week. Walter Phipps and family visited Sunday at the Geed home. Weber Conrad returned home Millars lday from Nebraska after visiting a friend for a week. Loyd Kelagy’s death last week shocked many friends. He moved to Turtin Late, Wis., with his parents last March. The family have our sympathy, Mrs. S.J. Hammond of Struble l arrived Thursday for an extended visit at the D. Grange home.

Geo, Hadenfelt McWeever Andie Holmes Iverson Reese Delos Grunge Walter Phipps Weber Conrad Millarslday Nebraska Loyd Kelagy Turtin Wis S.J. Hammond Strublel D. Grange

Almost Too Quick For Once Susan Myers Had to Aa Knowledge

Susan Myers a 40 year old farmer manages a Newanee farm and hires local boys for chores. Johnny Driggs, a quick boy, proves surprisingly capable, bringing berries and chores, while Myers wonders if the farm help will ever be enough as routines unfold.

Susan Myers Susan Myae Koup Nowane Aia Misa Myers Bill Myera Johang Driggs Miss Myera Johnny Kittchen Migs Myers Ory Myers

Primitive razors through world history via sharp edged tools

The article notes that razors paralleled metal use and that early shaving instruments appeared with flint blades and crude tools. It cites ancient Egyptians using ragsore and implies Levitical restrictions on shaving, while Polynesian tribes reportedly used sharpened flint blades and shell or tooth razors. The piece underscores necessity driving invention.

Polyneala Phal Sharka Caega

Metuchen dinner remark cited a critic on adverts

At a Metuchen dinner Mrs. Mary K. Wilkins Freeman quoted a critic who said the ideas were all wrong and compared a man on a train to a landscape defaced by innumerable advertisements. The crowd reacted with a loud utterance.

Mary K. Wilkins Freeman Oritin

Local Notes And Farm Ad From Spencer Iowa

Community notices talk of Ida Bade and Grandma Witter moving into a West First street home and Buda Orth returning from Crete Nebraska to spend vacation in Spencer. A six o’clock dinner may be hosted by Mrs Robert Hanson. Royal plans to finish upper rooms in the school building and establish a high school, with talk of moving the county seat. Des Moines trip by R D Jones and others plus praise for Spencer’s central location. A large farm near Rainy River advertised for sale by Square Deal Realty Co Spencer Iowa offering 61000 cash, 50 per acre, rich black loam soil, multiple buildings, and immediate possession.

Ida Bade Grandma Witters West First Street Buda Orth Crete Nebraska Spencer Robert Hanson Royal Toyal R. D Jones Des Moines Rd Marker J. W. Flannery Louie Krubes B. Li tWiat iv United States North America Square Deal Realty Co Iowa

Farm by Rainy River District in Ontario Province

A 125 acre Ontario farm near Renny River dia trlet west of Intl Walls Minnesota, 24 miles from Stratton, on the G N Rail line between Duluth and Winnipeg. Includes post office and store, government dock 190 rods from house, 15 acres timber, remaining land with willow and poplar brush. Gentle slope to Rainy River.

Renny River Diatrlet Province of Ontario Canada International Walls Minn Stratton G. N Duluth Winnipeg Rainy River Government Dock Iy Niles

News Clubbing List of Papers With Prices

A clipped catalog of newspapers and magazines listed for subscription with pricing notes. Includes titles such as Woman's Home Companion, American Magazine, Collier's Weekly, Review of Reviews and various city papers from Des Moines Sioux City and Chicago.

Woman's Home Companion sicUl Teuls Clay Dally News Des Moines Dally Capital Bronx City Journal Dally Gioux City Journal Sioux City Tribune the Commoner Lincoln Een Register & Leader Daily ‘Tribune St. Louis Globe Democrat Chicago Daily Tribune the American Thresher American Magazine Kbmbal Chicago Record Herald Erent Amin i Varybody The de Ch Aly Collier's Weekly

Cloverland Michigan Farm Lands For Sale At 15 to 20 Per Acre

Promoters offer Cloverland in Michigan's Upper Peninsula with over 40 000 acres for sale in large or small tracts at 15 to 20 dollars per acre and 20 years to pay. The ad claims rich black soil seven feet deep with strong drainage and crops including flax oats wheat and corn. Named broker Square Neal Realty Co Spencer Iowa invites inquiries.

United States Upper Peninsula Michigan Éures Square Neal Realty Co Spencer, Lows

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ana Grob Dud Thompson Lily Smubher M. Thompson Hichard Kenderding Sutherlannd Lois Wolvott Helle Bunarel Surekh Daekota Gaue Sabriidey Ste Wood Woateatt Lake Center Panmley Pinery Taylor Welch Abe T Weleh West Lake Mr. Marlenay Edna Dailey Lake Mr Alvens Rena Gerdes Mrs. Simington L. Jones Everly Jassie Gordon Flock Rapids Childrans M. C Mocley Conrad Peterson Mer Tesdebta Miss Maes Weer Cibbteen Dell Rapids Tulare South Headland East Douglas Norfolk Claudester High School Vaktindaoe See and Spenser News Urae Minera
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