Education Notes and School Reports Across Districts
A compendium of grammar questions lessons and updated district reports from 1908 details reader exercises for eighth grade English, rules for pronouns and sentence structure, and a plan for continuing education. It also lists district monthly attendance figures, teacher rosters, school enrollments, and Christmas program earnings across districts 2 4 25 30 37 80 with comments on library use and student conduct.
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Toms Cabin
Isa
McBrien
Aisee Divimiiete
Ccc
BSS
Saas
Spong
Plymouth
Albert “A. Koenig
John Nider
Agnes
Frank McKie
Elsie Ruhnke
Marcia and
Mercy
Renner
Adeline Boller
George Wittler
Otto Sellenreik
Annie Christ
Anbie ‘Schee
Johanna McKibben
Christina
Carolina
Earnest Siebenreicher
Nora ‘Costelloe
Fern’ Robinson
Earl Robinson
Phyllis Robinson
Hudson and
Bucete
Hill
Johnnie
Sophia
Tempest and Sunshine to Play at Opera House at Christmas
Theatrical review previews the Lem B. Parker dramatization Tempest and Sunshine starring Mary Holmes. Beautiful scenery and airy 1850 fashion costumes are praised along with southern melodies and comic dance by darky servants. A Christmas matinee and night show are planned at the Opera House.
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Mary J
Sealshipt Oysters and Roode Kidney Pills Ad
An old advertisement extols Sealshipt Oysters as fresh and nutritious, sold in sealed ice packed cases with the blue Seal ships trademark. It also promotes Roode Pineules for the kidneys as gold globules promising quick relief from backache rheumatism and fatigue with a 30 day trial for $100, sold by Vine Pease drug store.
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Roode
Vine Pease Drug Store
Mar
Ee Mar
Irish Hospitality Clippers and the Reward Within
An Irishman gives hospitality as an instinctive act not for reward. Charles Phillips notes the generous impulse and the consciousness of the act itself carries recompense. The piece reflects cultural values of gratitude and reciprocity in Irish hospitality.
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Charles ‘Phillips
Foley's Orino Laxative Promises Natural Bowels Cure
Foley's Orino laxative claims to cure chronic constipation and stimulate the liver. It is said to regulate the bowels so they act naturally, reducing need for continuous purgatives. Vine Pease, Fairbury and Jansen, Nebraska.
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Foley
Orino
Vine Pease
Fairbury and Jansen
Real Estate Transfers List from Fairbury District
A dense listing of property transfers includes names such as George Wy Rei dbardtan Propstet, John Fora Woods, Chas McGone, Jesse A Ward, Hugh Mighell, James G Packer, Thos-P Price, Henry J. Evans, Lydia I Spense, Roy Bedell, Frank L Rain, Emma E Gage, Emma F E Gage, Maggie C Blakely, Emanuel C Janssen, Frank D Axtell, John Boettcher, William Backhaus, Estelle Wing, Mary B. Mitenell, Charles F E Gilmore, Wm Dickenson, J R Ward, Rosa Taylor, Lester W Eldridge, Charles A Deger, John W McDonnell, Frank D Axtell, George W Shuey, and James E L McElvain in parcels across Highland add Fairbury and surrounding subdivisions. The sums listed include 3000, 10800, 400, 5225, 2200, 140, TEU 140.00, and several oo figures. transfers cover lots, swamps, and subdivisions with multiple owners and wards.
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John
Woods
Chas McGone
Bailey & C
Raboury
Jesse
Hugh
Nair Bary
Ianego
James G Packer
Ettn
Thos-P’ Price
Emma E Gagé
Highland
Thompson
Emma EF Gage
Fairbury
Maggie C Blakely
Ell
Fmanuel C Janssen
Frank D. Axtell
Charles FE Gilmore
P Dickenson
R Ward
Rosa Taylor &. Hus
George
Lester W Eldridge
John W
McDonnell
Frank
Axtell
George W. Shuey
Fairbuay
Ren
Fairbury Real Estate Transactions Reported
Adam Heiliger traveled from Fairbury as a passenger on Tuesday. John Gerth and Albert Tietjen were in Fairbury on Monday for business. The Tietjen real estate was sold in Fairbury last Monday, with John Gerth purchasing the Telephone and Albert Tietjen buying the house east of the railroad track.
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Adam Heiliger
Fairbury
John Gerth
Albert ‘Tietjen
Tietjen
John’ Gerth
Albert Tietjen
Fairbury Visitors Highlight Mahaska District News
Community notes detail numerous Fairbury visitors and local visits this week. Names include Gene McCall Arch ie McCall Eva Wheeler Minnie Hunnicutt and D C Vinson with others from Steele City Okardhe and Belleville.Social gatherings feature a flinch party hosted by Mrs George Bonham in honor of Mrs John Taylor.
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Gene McCall
Archie
Fairbury
Ruby
Baird
Glen Bright
A. M
Hungerford
Billy Sheldon
Eva Wheeler
Minnie -Hunnicutt
Steele City
Mahaska
Dr. Munger
Belleville
George Bonham
John Taylor
Coon ‘Rapids
Iowa
Local visits and social notes from Fairbury
B S Harrold attended Fairbury on Monday. Geo Wilson conducted business there last Friday. Adam Wilson and Miss Daly from Fairbury were weekend visitors. H Brandes of Fairbury stayed with Wm Linn Sunday. John Grissom and Wes Pickens Powell attended a Masonic event Monday night. Mrs Becker visited daughter Mrs Florence Hampden near Fairbury.
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Geo. Wilson
Fairbury
Adam Wilson
Miss Daly
Sealshipt Oysters and Related Wares Feature Nonsensical Notes
A jumble of phrases promotes Sealshipt Sense books about Sealshipt Oysters and a shipping carrier, alongside a Liver Medicine in liquid form and a wry reflection on three faces of a man. The text mixes product pitches with a short philosophical anecdote about identity.
Near Death's Door Plea For Aid From Readers
A distressed, nearly incoherent plea from a patient in Athol Massachusetts asking readers for help. The message mentions illness, inability to work, and thanks to individuals like Mire MeAgott Lucier at 142 Fisk St for assistance. The fragmentary note seeks financial support and medical relief.
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MeAgott Lucier
Fisk St
Athol
Read This Worth Reading About Cold Sore Remedy
Lev. ee Zelinski of 68 Gibson St Buffalo says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured his annoying cold sore in two days with one daily application. He reports that every trace vanished. Sold under guarantee at Vite Pease drug store for 25 cents.
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Lev
Zelinski
Gibson St
Buffalo
N. Yog
Vite Pease Drug Store
Electric Meat Saw Replaces Hand Tools in Butcher Shop
The up to date butcher shop now uses an electric meat saw replacing the old handsaw. The new device is driven by an electric motor and cuts through bone with neatness and speed, relegating the former tool to the junk pile.
Counterfeiting Guilty in Nebraska Case
Viet Pease of Fairbury and Jansen Nebraska testifies that passing counterfeit money is as bad as selling Foley’s Honey and Tar to cure coughs and heal the lungs, describing the alleged counterfeit scheme and its harm.
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Foley
Pease
Fairbury and
Jansen
Nebr
The Gest Teacher Reframed as Dear Teacher Salutation
A short note shifts address from experienced mentor to a formal Dear Teacher greeting. The change reflects a evolving tone in classroom communication and etiquette. The piece examines how respect and roles are framed in educator interactions.
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Roy Carmicheal
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John Carnicheal
Albert Koenig
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Garriet
Beulah
Harriss
Dry Branch
Sarah Davis
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Chas
Worleine
Ww. B. Lowrie
Jim ‘Plake
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Dr Wheeler
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M. O. ‘Sampson
C B. “Short
Joe “Hardenburger
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Alexandria News
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Des Moines
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Jasper Helvey
G. W. Hansen
A. Fonswell
Grecor Landkamb , H. F. HoLs
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China
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Fairbury Broom
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