S C Hutchinson Implements Dealer Builds Local Trust
The accompanying photo shows S C Hutchinson, dealer in implements buggies wagons gas engines and wind mills. Farmers in the county trust his ability to supply threshing machines and farm repairs at competitive prices through close purchasing and wide stock. His business is described as large and growing with customers preferring Hutchinson for best prices and reliable service.
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S. Hutchinson
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Diller
Fluehinsin
Velie
Burg
van Brunt
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Janesville
Rock Island
John Deere
Mitchell
J. D. Fanders
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Diller Town Newspaper Seeks Printing Line Upgrade
A. T. Watson printing line Hkély tie wanted for a town the size of Diller. From a visiting card to a large poster, the business specializes in wedding invitations and red headed salves. The Record offers subscriptions at $1.50 yearly and boasts a larger circulation than most papers in towns like Diller.
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Hkély Tie
Diller
Hardware, Stoves and Tinware at AG Watson's Shop
AG Watson's hardware store offers a complete line of first-class hardware, stoves, and tinware. Shoppers can expect a broad selection, up-to-date stock, and reasonable prices with dependable customer service.
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Watson
Diller Record Office Features Modern Printing Setup
Exterior and interior views show the Diller Record printing office in its twenty ninth year. Frank T. Pearce founded the paper in 1987 and runs it with son Earl Pearce who handles the printing business. The shop boasts a Hoe cylinder press a 10x15 C P jobber and a Simplex type.
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Diller Record
Diller
Frank T. Pearce
Pearce
Golden Rule Ethos Touts Courteous Treatment at Local Store
A brief note highlights courteous treatment and the Golden Rule in daily business at a neighborhood store, emphasizing respectful service and customer care.
Rigdon’s Thriving Store In Diller Town
O F Rigdon transformed the old Tincher and Rigdon clothing stand into a grocery shop three years ago. He reports growing prosperity and a strong local trade with top quality fancy goods and fresh country produce including butter and eggs. Remember Rigdon’s.
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Tincher & Rigdon
O. F. Rigdon
Devil at the Chessboard A Medieval Tale of Love and Bargains
An old legend recapped about Count Caspar Ardenreich who loves Bertha Cronsheld. The devil tempts them with a chess match to win her hand, offering Caspar a pact: Bertha’s marriage in exchange for a soul. The baron is outwitted by a devilish challenger.
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Caspar Ardenreich
Bertha
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Dauhter
Satan
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Count Caspar
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The Chess Pact With Satan Ends When Caspar Reveals the Cross
In a tale of peril and bargaining Baron Cronsheld seeks to save his grandson from a devilish claim. Caspar learns the cost and wins by exposing a gold cross, defeating Satan at chess and breaking the pact. The clocked contest hinges on three games and a hopeful baptism plan fails.
Stinging Rebuke at Newport Society Scene
A Newport socialite recalls a sharp anecdote about a married woman scolding a stylish rival. The tale centers on a seashore hotel encounter where the first woman offers her cast off coat as a jab about infidelity. The rival reacts with mortified blush and a pointed reply.
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Newport
Grenadiers and their fierce appearance described in 1678 diary
Evelyn records in 1678 the emergence of grenadiers noted for throwing hand grenades and then charging with hatchets. The description mentions furred caps with caped crowns and long hoods, contrasting with the original grenadiers. London's Standard is cited as the source.
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Evelyn
Grenadiers
London Standard
Not the Usual Kind Fencing Lesson Noted in Conversation
Dialogue notes a remark about women taking fencing lessons with Maude Binks mentioned as learning a feint. The exchange suggests attitudes toward women practicing fencing as a sport or exercise.
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Maude Binks
The Vatican’s Residences and Purpose Explained
The Vatican was not designed as a residence but now has 200 of its 1000 rooms used as living quarters for the pope, secretary of state, and senior officials. The rest houses science, art, and church administration activities.
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Great Palace
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