Correction on road overseer nomination and unusual wishbone hobby
The notice corrects a mistaken nomination for road overseer in district 43 Pleasant precinct. Fred Ackerman was the actual nominee. Alva Hanawalt of Monticello Indiana historic wishbone collection reaches 2370 pieces from a 44 pound turkey and a baby quail, reflecting a long time hobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Ackerman
Pleasant Precinct
Fred Achtemeir
Alva Hanawalt
Monticello
Ind
Waggoners Attend Aksarben Coronation Ball in Omaha
Mr and Mrs Chas Waggoner traveled to Omaha for the Aksarben coronation ball a formal event for which attendees wore evening gowns and full dress. This week several readers showed subscription interest including R W Green Mrs Floyd Man Chas E Waggoner D V Fanders E E McCune Geo Rahman Elmo Hadley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Waggoner
Omaha
Aksarben
R W. Green
Floyd Man
Chas. E Waggoner
D. V- Fanders
E. E. McCune
Geo
Rahman
Elmo Hadley
Community contrasts in notices and local business
The writer laments sheriff sale notices and related advertising as a burden on the community. They note the tension between small towns and larger rivals over business, yet recognize mutual dependence for prosperity.
Letter from DeBolt resident on moving for wife illness
Frank Cavett of DeBolt Alberta reports he built a house in town and moved in after renting his farm due to his wife's illness. He plans to raise mink as a potential business profit and recalls trapping as a boy, often leaving before dawn to check traps. He notes rain spoiling grain in his area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cavett
DeBolt
Alberta
Frank
Circus Visit and Local Happenings From Steele City Forty Years Ago
Forty years ago this week Campbell Bros circus performed in Steele City. Local items note M Wright visiting Cass county, eggs valued at a bushel of corn, a big fire damaged Fairbury High School, and a bank deposit total of 15020. People recall political boosts for McKinley, church activities, and social rounds including weddings and Sunday school parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbury High
People’s State Bank
McKinley
Wm. Woods
Addie Hanshew
Steele City
H. G. Weigel
Diller
Saylor
Archie Moreland
Ralf Cully
Clarence Cully
Willis Clark
Arthur Woods
May’ Moreland
Iris Clark
Maud Hauver
Mary. Wagenaar
Bertha
Brandt
Minnie Woods
Anna Hayworth
Addie Cully
Ladies McKinley Club
Ladies’ Bryan Club
Alice Jeffryes
J. B
Bryan Club
P. B. Miller
Olive Ballard
McKinley Club
Byran
Opry -Republicans
Cairo Mosques Highlight Skyline and Legends
The article discusses Cairo’s skyline famed for mosques including the Citadel and the Mosque of Sultan Hassan. It notes about 500 mosques in the city and cites legends linking the site of the Ark and Abraham’s sacrifice to historic mosques. It also mentions the River Nile and Pharaoh’s daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levent
Hassan
Turin
Abraham
Les Rhoda Island
Moses
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