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Newspaper
The Fairbury News
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
6
A quirky silent scroll blends kitchen ingenuity with verse and humor. A housewife-made hay stove using a trunk and hay holes promises heat and multiple dishes while a cat stake and minstrel poetry fill the page with rustic whimsy and moral cheer. A Missouri editor urges subscribers to settle debts with brisk humor.
Webster outlines phrenology as a map of mind faculties to brain parts and cranial measurements while debunking bumps on the skull as illusory. He also defines palmistry as the pretend art of reading character and predicting future by palm marks.
A Hindu prince once received an elephant as a gift. The animal proved costly until a clever owner used it to haul a heavy ferry boat across a turbulent river. The trick turned the perceived white elephant into a useful asset for crossing and livelihood.
A moral discourse urges readers to shed a cold selfish mindset. It claims adopting kindly goodwill softens hearts and increases sympathy, charity, and magnanimity. The piece argues others mirror such conduct, turning cold, grasping individuals into warmer, more sociable beings.
Perishable pageant scene shows Sarah Moffatt in a lace gown adorned with garlands advertising the main candy shop. As the festival progresses decorations fade and final act reveals no outward adornment while the usage manager questions.
The article explains that college and university agriculture departments exhibit livestock and products at fairs often through graduates rather than the institutions themselves, with the university receiving the recognition. It notes midwest state universities frequently participate and that the glory goes to the college.
A local woman Mile Louise was named rosere of Montmorency for meritorious conduct and awarded a wreath by the mayor. That same evening she eloped with a married local policeman, shocking the town when the ceremony had just concluded.
Mrs. Mary Annie Benzing Busing, born January 1, 1879 near Albany Michigan, died September 10, 1908 at Powell after years of widowhood. She married Frank Busing on February 6, 1902, and lived on a farm near Powell. Funeral services were held at the Powell Methodist Church, conducted by A. O. Hinson and Rev. Kunkle, with interment in Keeney Cemetery.
At M E church regular morning services and union services all churches will be held here at 7 30 p m Public worship at 11 a m with sermon on Setting Our Stakes For the Coming Year Sunday school at 9 45 a m In the evening Union Temperance meeting at the M E church.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m Preaching service 1 a m subject The Main Ride over 2 30 p m Senior Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m Preaching service 7 30 p m subject Christ at the Door Special music at each service All are cordially invited
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo L Frazier on October 10 1908 a boy. Also born to Mr and Mrs Geo Stause on October 4 1908 a girl.
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A column lists social calls and events across the area. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fuller and Miss Clara Hurd visited Crete. Miss Florence Leighton traveled to Powell for a weekend with friends. G. Francis from Kansas City stayed with D. Burleigh. Charley Sthmolat and Elsie Royse wed at the Christian church parsonage. A Methodist ladies’ fundraiser and a Kensington event at Mrs. J F Owens’s home are reported, with plans for a corn show discussed at Jefferson County Farmers Institute meeting.
Creditors of Robert H. Weeden deceased must present claims to the Jefferson County judge at the county court room on April 8 1909. Claims not filed by April 1909 are barred. Notice published in the Fairbury News for four weeks prior to April 1909. C Boyes County Judge.
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