Local social notes and church news from Speers Corresponden
Miss Edith Fette visited with Mrs N H Wiebe all of last week. Several local residents including Martha Cressman Martha Brockmeyer and Bettin youngsters visited nearby. Mrs J F Krause of Route No 2 staying with daughter Mrs Kath rin Wegele this week. Ebenezer church services held west of town by Rev Wahl and Peters from Henderson. An eight pound daughter born to Mr and Mrs H E Wegele on Friday December 11 1908. DAY BRANCH NEWS reports on Mrs Edwards recovering and local farm activities. New foreman Ellet takes over at round house and Miss Cora Fisher hosts a shower at Fred Shepherd’s home with pink and white gifts.
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H. E. Wegele
Cora Fisher
Fred Shepherd
S.eaana
Waseben
Not the Real Thing Diamond Ring Quip
Miss Sharpe questions a mock engagement ring as Miss Gull reacts to a cheeky remark about imitation being flattery. The Philadelphia Press quotes a playful exchange about a supposed diamond ring and a cheeky suitor.
Thimblerigger shells pea in wise words
A brief quip from Josh Wise urges simplicity and sufficiency. He notes the thimblerigger knows which shell hides the pea, emphasizing discernment and straightforward thinking.
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Josh Wise
Inundation of the Nile Annual Flood Unfolds Each Year
The Nile valley experiences yearly inundation from mid September, flooding from the 16th to the 17th, depositing rich sediment over six miles of banks. Excessive floods occur, but short inundations hurt crops. 1829 saw a flood causing 30 000 deaths and widespread destruction.
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Nile
Wrist Bones Indicate Age, Says Boston Doctor
A Boston physician, authority on growth indicators, states the wrist bones reveal a child’s age via X ray. He is testing his new system on school children in groups of 600.
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Boston
Sin Against Light by John Oliver Hobbs
A brief reflective line asserts that failing to act on truth is a grave sin and condemns hypocrisy as the worst offense. The quote emphasizes inner integrity over outward appearance.
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John Oliver Hobbs
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Merci
Fairbury
East Side
Fairbury, Nebraska
Jansen. News
Edith. Fette
N. H. Wiebe
Martha
Cressman
Martha Brockmeyer
Casper Schwab
Plymouth
J. F. Krause
Route ‘No. 2
Kathrin Wegele
Harnie
Anna Grebe of
Deshler
J. E. Grebe
D. R. Isaac
Henderson, Nebr
Wahl and Peters
Hen
Derson
Abram Harms
Henderson
W. T. Harms
John Baerg
Saskatchewan
Canada
Okla
To. Henderson
A. A. Friesen
Meade, Kansas
Phelps
Cacombe
Sas
Wm. Steer
Byron
Steer
Mrs. Edwards
Will Brown
Lutes
Miss. Eva, Bloyd
May Edwards
Lola ,Edwards
Orville Edwards
Emma Brown
Dry ‘Branch
Dry Branch
Edwin Hoppe
Mrs. Cole
Mrs. Barber
Dilfer
Mrs. ‘Edwards
Charley Armstrong
Harry Yontz
Charley Harris
Simmons
Ashby
Adams
Charley Herman
Almond Jones
Fred Jones
Ellet
Valley Junction
Round House
Opera House
Tues
Carl Olson
Monda
Ladies Home Journal Patterns
Kole
Steele’s Opera
House
Raleigh Wilson
Reginald Poole
Prince of
Dainty Dottie Arnold
Mae Cahil
Nellie Way
Irene Berkley
Harrett Rickey
Victor LeRoy
Arnold Bros
Jas. Riken
R. A. Mapes
Monterey
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