Public Schools and the Backbone of American Life
The paper defends public education and the vital role of American women teachers. It highlights challenging conditions, demands improvements for children, teachers, and taxpayers, and argues that good schools attract families to towns.
Fresh fish Thursdays at Meat Market for sale by traders
The notice advertises fresh fish available every Thursday evening at the Meat Market. It lists tf Van Brunt King and Kentucky drills as the three leading drills on the market and credits J D Fanders as the seller. A separate line references Mrs. Pool's guaranteed human hair at the Colman hotel.
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van Brunt
King
Kentucky
J.d.fanders
Onions for Sale in Idence At 75c to $1.25
Home grown onions offered for sale by Elmo Hadley. Prices range from 75 cents to $1.25 per dozen or unit as available. Local listing notes fresh produce. Missing clearer location details.
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Idence
Elmo Hadley
M. W. A. Calls Members to October 3 Meeting
The M. W. A. requests all members attend the next meeting on October 3. The committee notes business of importance will come before the gathering.
Surprise Birthday for Mrs Emma Fry Draws Neighbors
About thirty six neighbors and friends gathered Saturday night to honor Mrs Emma Fry on her sixty seventh birthday. They presented a rocking chair and keepsakes as mementos of the occasion.
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Emma Fry
Roosevelt on the War in St. Joseph News Press
Ex President Theodore Roosevelt shares thoughts on the European war in his Saturday columns What America Should Learn From the War. The News Press offers war reports, Washington dispatches, New York letters, cartoons, and Missouri River market pages. Subscription $3.00 yearly.
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Roosevelt
America
St. Joseph
News-Press
Washington
New York Letters
Missouri
Missouri River
Sparks brothers seek land investment in Brown county
George Sparks of Mahaska Kansas and half brother W N Sparks of this place together with Chester Sparks of Shea left Tuesday to inspect land in Brown county Nebraska with plans to invest.
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George Sparks
Mahaska
Kan
W. N. Sparks
Chester Sparks
Shea
Brown County
Nebr
Toned Up Whole System by Chamberlain’s Tablets
A testimonial notes that Chamberlain’s Tablets cured bilious attacks sick headaches and fatigue while toning the whole system after using several bottles months ago. For sale by all dealers.
Wymore Coursing Club orders rabbits for races
The Wymore Coursing Club has ordered $500 worth of rabbits for the races here October 6 to 10. The rabbits are described as large jacks from western Kansas, swift as antelopes, expected to lead the dogs in the event.
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Wymore Coursing Club
Sage Brush
Kansas
Wymorean
Republican Precinct Caucus at Colman and Diller’s
A Republican precinct caucus will be held at Colman and Diller's lumber office Friday evening October 2, 1914 at 8 o'clock p m for nominating a precinct ticket and transacting other business. By order of Committee S C Hutchinson Chm A D Stotts Sec y.
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Colman & Diller
S. C
Hutchinson
Chm
A. D. Stotts
Sec’y
Residents of Diller area prosper as Carmichael farms and orchards boom
Jasper Long and family visited J. T. Carmichael near St. Francis Kaw, where Carmichael raised 4600 bushels of wheat and sold 1500 at a dollar per bushel. He owns most of 1100 acres, raises livestock, and works a large wheat crop. A Lincoln county orchard spans 44 acres with a thousand dollar per acre offer, while Nemaha county sellers receive 6500 for 30 acres of apples. The apple crop has netted 18,500 over three years from a fixed buyer who harvests and cans.
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Jasper Long
Florence
J. T. Carmichael
Diller
St. Francis
Kaw
Mr. Carmichael
Lincoln County
California
Colorado
Nemaha County
Syracuse Journal
School News From Diller and Surrounding Notes
Dr Bauguess visited the second primary room and Monday debates on railroads under government ownership were announced with students Lissie Campbell Kittye Tatman Paul Beckwith Everett Green Will Sandman and Benford Bell listed. The senior class elected officers Will Sandman Claude Dunn Esther Gret zinger with Miss Reeder as sponsor. Benford Bell returns after a four day absence and Claude Dunn missed due to illness. Details cover Diller football opener vs Wymmore High School and practice schedules for girls and boys glee clubs and basketball. Irene Hildebrand reported ill with appendicitis. Bank reports to the State banking board praised. Also notes Found two auto tubes and editor's trip to Fairbury with social events at Mrs Carico's home.
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Bauguess
Chapel
Europe
Alice
Paul Githens
Will Sandman
Calude Dunn
Esther Gretzinger
Miss.Reeder
Benford Bell
Claude Dunn
Diller
Wymmore High School
Cavett
E. Green
W. Green
Sandman
Blauser
Schnuelle
Logan
Stull
Remley
Latman
Carico
Beckwith
Dunn
Bell
Girl’s Glee Club
Boy’s Glee Club
Keister School Offers Sewing Classes and Pattern Services
The Keister School advertises full sewing training from 35 to 50 cents per day. They design cut fit and teach making garments and also cut patterns for home sewers. Mrs Sarah Westcott guarantees satisfaction and offers order work as a specialty.
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Sarah Westcott
Seed Corn Selection Tips for Uniform Lodging and Drying
Seed corn selection urges field picking from hills with 3 to 4 stalks, choosing ears with straight rows and uniform size. Gather a sack and store ears in a dry airy place with husks back, hanging to dry before winter to prevent moisture from impeding quality.
What Would You Do To Cure A Severe Cold
A reader asks what steps to take when struck by a severe cold and whether to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The ad asserts the remedy helps and is sold by all dealers, noting support from Peru Indiana and encouraging readers to buy.
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Peru
Ind
Red Letter Day Tour Planned by Republican Campaign
Republican gubernatorial candidate R. B. Howell and most state and county nominees plan an automobile tour of Jefferson county on Saturday October 3 led by the Fairbury band with speeches in multiple towns. The document also records financial details and sworn banking report statements dated September 1917 including capital stock and undivided profits.
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R. B. Howell
Fairbury
Bank Report Sworn Statement Seal
A sworn statement from the State of Nar en County of Jefferson notes resources including loans and discounts totaling 13968308 and property such as house furniture and fixtures valued at 6000.00 and checks and items of exchange at 93.08. O. J. Mayborn as cashier certifies the report is a true copy to the State Banking Board. Frank T. Pearce, a notary, swore to it on September 28, 1914.
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Roe Ars
Jefferson
Ss. i Shen
Sane
Thos
P. Price
Eal Caauedcea
Ik Saadeis
State of
Naren
County of Jefferson
State Banking Board
O. J. Mayborn
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Georgie
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