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Newspaper
Spencer News
Location
Spencer, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1914
Page
2
Classified notice lists general work and sewing by an experienced dressmaker with contact options. Includes rental land, farming tasks, horse riding, and other odd jobs. Several entries mention properties, ponds, and local services with phone references and location notes across multiple towns.
Percy Howard, a bright popular boy, faces parental pressure to save while indulging in sundries and treats. His push for better things strains finances, as he resists thrift counsel and magnets of friends, movies, and snacks challenge household economy.
A narrative reflects on a youth tempted by extravagance, his reform, and a community that supports his change toward honesty. It contrasts temperance with temptation, urging self denial to avoid crime, debt, and ruined prospects, then shifts to a religious discourse about the necessity of supernatural revelation and a savior.
The writer argues against partiality in divine choice, questioning why God favors Abraham's line and specific tribes while other peoples also require guidance and training. He contends that divine governance should serve all, not just a chosen few, and notes historical rulers did not sustain power, implying broad inclusion over exclusive privilege.
The column discusses terms like unsexing and the policing of modest womanhood, urging that women acting as bullies or rough individuals lose protection from gender norms and be subject to restraint. It notes government interest in welfare of individuals as a new trend.
A plan to build a new wooden bridge from Prade Te Grade was examined as costing roughly half that of a cement bridge, with subsequent ongoing expenses discussed. The proposal would later appear to be less costly than a cement bridge overall.
The Spencer Clay County project promises a notable feature when the Cement Bridge spans the Stoypx. The plan highlights durability and local pride while addressing ongoing concerns about waste and lumber costs estimated at 91,900 pounds over four years.
The National Government pursues cement construction for economy and security as wooden bridges and sidewalks yield to cement. Gilmore City plans rapid cement plant output, with several carloads daily as the movement starts.
Reporter visits the Mason City cement works noting a mammoth concern with output reaching 130 carloads. The article highlights scale and industrial activity.
A between trains visitor stopped to see Mrs W E Orvis on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Metz Anderson and Mrs M M Elowe of Gilmore went to Cherokee on Saturday to visit relatives.
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