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Newspaper
Spencer News
Location
Spencer, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1914
Page
4
Fragmentary notes recount a 1574 date and a call for sane celebration while avoiding excess noise. It argues that public displays should not be purely commercial and that meaningful hearth activity is needed, warning that neglect leads to decline.
Miss Winifred Warden and Martin A. Mickelson wed in a simple Presbyterian ceremony at Oak Park Avenue home on Wednesday morning. Bride wore crepe de chine with Chantilly lace, bouquet of white roses. reception for twenty followed. Honeymoon departure by noon train to twin cities and north. Albert Lea Tribune notes Miss Warden's Spencer ties and past employment at the local telephone office.
A continuing investigation tour visits the Albert Schumberg farm to view modern buildings, water supply, and an acetylene light plant. Gus Alderson’s work and sanitary house construction are discussed, with a look at Joe Stewart’s hog operation and a new arch elevator. The group tours Luke Wisbee’s alfalfa field and emphasizes soil conservation, pasture quality, and poultry practices at Stewart’s home, finishing with notes on Greenville and Spencer schools.
The band concert is moved to Friday evening due to the Fourth of July. Stores will stay open late as on a Saturday. Mrs John McArdle and Miss Vella return Saturday from Mason City after spending two weeks at the Tho McArdle home.
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