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Newspaper
Spencer News
Location
Spencer, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1911
Page
6
A long damaged classified style sale listing advertises many farms and parcels for sale or exchange. It notes prices from 55 to 105 per acre, several near Spencer Iowa and Langdon North Dakota, plus Dakota and Minnesota properties with black soil, barns, wells, and fruit trees. Listings include exchange offers for residences, terms, and farm features like tile drainage and woodlots.
A long letter from Washington discusses Memorial Day observances, cemetery visits, and the deaths of Civil War veterans around Philadelphia. It notes Mr Powers defending a condemned woman in a capital murder case and references Caleb Powers and the Goebel case, with reflections on peace and gun control. The piece mentions the Tomb of Union soldiers, the Yorktown, Arlington House, and the Washington headquarters, and recalls veterans buried in national cemeteries with ceremonies and wreaths.
A rambling Home and Family piece recalls boys at a Sunday school with a tale of wet clothes, a misadventure around wells, and idle youths tempted by play. It contrasts diligent work with risky curiosity and ends urging self restraint and responsibility.
A notice announces stock clearance for land use changes with large price cuts for one week. It urges buyers to submit entries by July 1 and promises a prize only to those who work for it, mentioning Liamber Co and country youth.
Classified notice advertises two houses for rent and invites readers to subscribe for Rules. Contact News Attice for details and leasing terms.
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