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Newspaper

Spencer News

Location

Spencer, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1912

Page

7

Value of Character in Business and Education

A Home and Family column passage weighs the power of character in life and work. It contrasts a merchant’s mercy with a young man’s mendacious plea, then argues that honest habits, politeness, and self control mark a successful worker. It urges local business visibility in newspapers and closes with a brief printer anecdote about reputation and appearances.

Merchant's Anke Hostan Sam Eluracen Buss Auto

Kill Your Dandelions Dandelion-killing formula touted by editor

An editor claims a simple home mixture using sulphate of iron kills dandelions and plantain with no grass damage. Instructions describe mixing water with the compound, soaking or spraying, and allowing six hours to work. The piece asserts safety and effectiveness, urging readers to test the method themselves.

Manson Lie Ananosa Journal Fila Ne Pest

Selinda Goedike Hit by Ball at Riverton School Pitch

Miss Selinda Goedike was struck on the temple by a fast ball during a Riverton school game last Monday. She stood the impact, returned to watch another contest, and authorities hope no serious aftereffects will follow.

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County Correspondence Douglas Center

The Ladies AD met at Mes. Plow ard Watsul s. Mr. Grin Gulstawer of Story spent few days with relatives and Binns Miss Bandee Costus Pharreth spent Sunday at home. Telan r Abe Ragin Charley Barrett called Tuesday. There will be children dig exercises with the Douphis Center churches Jane with. Everybody welcome.

Mr. Grin Gulstawer Fate Miss Bandee Costus Pharreth Suriay Telan R Abe Ragin Jane

South Spencer Farm Notes and Local Happenings

Local column from South Spencer reports ongoing harvest quiet as corn plots await the mower. Farmfolk like Mrs Cook and Mrs Woodcock plan paint, harvests grow, Sam and family near completion of a house, and alfalfa fields near ready to cut. Mrs Williams visits Dakota while neighbor Claypool shows large alfalfa field. Crow activity harms young poultry. Continued from page eight.

W. W. Claypool Mr. Youtey Sam Myers Family

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