Reasons to Support Local Merchants in De Moines
In the De Mathes Register and Leader a booster’s creed argues for buying at home. The speaker cites staying in town, supporting taxes, schools, churches, and community welfare, and the personal assurance of fair service and backing from local traders.
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de Mathes Register
Commercial Pige
Carrion
de Moines
Parody of Thoughtful Tidbits in Perrysburg Journal
A 1911 Perrysburg Journal page fragment comments on witty notes, editor remarks, and social quips. It cites local figures like Gerald T. Wilkinson and Wabash college, discusses taxes and a Kansas waterloo town, and urges supporting home industry and community institutions. The piece mixes humor with civic appeal and oblique political nods.
Graft in Columbus Legislature Exposed by Liberty Press
The Liberty Press laments the graft and price fixing in Columbus politics, noting votes by representatives and senators fetch only slightly more than a county farmer could earn. It calls for a rafter's union to keep prices high and secure a steady retirement, criticizing the grafty job.
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Columbus
Adame
Liberty Press
Questioning Addison Wetmore Confesses Hidden Intent
Mise Derringforth notes a fluttering heart as Addison Wetmore nervously seeks fifty dollars from Shirley and questions her father’s approval. The scene unfolds in a quiet room with a piano as the couple contemplates future steps and a potential breakfast appeal.
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Mise Derringforth
Addison Wetmore
Shirley
Not an Old Man's Game
An elderly man searches for a golf ball lost near a bush. He crawls on hands and knees amid thorns while repeating that he will not lose his temper. He finally retrieves the ball, then erupts with a sharp retort from an old woman before losing his temper anyway.
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Holty-tolty
Appropriately Named Bald Knob Town Prank
Walker Hill, president of Mechanics American Bank, is humorously teased about a new town reportedly named after him. A friend in his St Louis office jokes that a town on Iron Mountain bears his supposed name Bald Knob, prompting Hill’s amused denial.
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St. Louisans
Walker Hill
Mechanics-American Bank
Bald Knob
St. Loula
Sermon on Revelations Sparks Town Gossip
A playful exchange in Puck notes Mrs Highupp-How and Mrs Blase discuss the rector's sermon. The Rev planned to speak on revelations but critics say his scandals about long dead cities and people dominated the talk, leaving some disappointed.
Frederick Townsend Martin Talks Marriage Proposals
Frederick Townsend Martin, a New York society leader, discusses marriage proposals and social expectations in a reflective column. The piece explores the role of marriage in society and the impact of wealth on unions, framed by contemporary high society norms.
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Frederick Townsend Martin
New York Society
Bucklen Arnica Salve Advertised for Wounds and Sores
An early notice touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the quickest healer for wounds burns boils skin eruptions eczema chapped hands and similar injuries. The ad claims rapid relief and prevention of gangrene from minor injuries using the salve sold at OC P Champ- and related outlets.
Court House News Bouts Guilty Plea Patrols and Embezzlement
Sheriff Heald and Deputy Shoecraft arrested John Gilbert and Jeff Boudrie under Rose county prohibition laws after affidavits allege liquor sales and illegal premises. Charles F. Kulp’s embezzlement and grand larceny case ends with insufficient evidence for a conviction. The piece notes Chamberlain's remedy for diarrhoea as a trusted cure sold by dealers.
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Heald
Shoecraft
Cygnet
John Gilbert
Jeff Boudrie
Rose County
Gilbert
Boudrie
Justice Courts
Grand Juries
Common Pleas Courts
Charles F. Kulp
Hatfield
Kulp
Bowling Green
Hopper & Kulp
Aness
Middletown Township Holds Sixth Annual Commencement at Doubridge
The Middleton township schools held their sixth annual commencement at the Presbyterian church in Doubridge. Speakers included Leo Vermilya on Emerson, Ralph D. Wallace on Emerson essays, Bertha Vermilya on Emerson the poet, Tia Ward valedictorian on Emerson influence, and Prof. Graham of Columbus gave the class address. A banquet followed with music, closing one of the area’s most successful commencements.
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Middleton Township
Presbyterian Church
Doubridge
Dyer
Emerson
Leo Vermilya
Ralph D. Wallace
America
Bertha Vermilya
Two Rivers
Rhodora
Tia Ward
Steinbaugh
Graham
Columbus
Dunbridge
Marvelous Speed of Ostrich
An ostrich, when terrified, can reach speeds of twenty five miles per hour, a striking example of the bird’s rapid runway.
Going to Waste
The dialogue presents a humorous exchange noting the German emperor twice and an American heiress reacting with astonishment about the empress appearing healthy, using period voice and concise framing.
Naturally Crooked and the Temptation of Cheating
A compact critique notes a species of man who seeks advancement by deception, citing solitaire as a metaphor for self-defeating schemes and moral hazard.
Commencement Exercises Highlight 1911 Class Honors
The 1911 graduates organize an Alumni Association with sixteen members taking part in the program. Orations, readings, and musical numbers showcase artistic skill and loyalty, with speeches on Joan of Arc, General Grant, and themes like The Clover Field and No Reward Without Effort. Diplomas are presented by President Comstock as the class celebrates a week of events and the community’s pride.
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Nual
Alumni Association
Will
Carl Hilmbrand
Edna Spilker
Mert Smith
Donald Finkbeiner
Merole
Blenle Lucas
Joan of Arc
Grant
Francis Derrett
Hubert Johnson
Carrie Burdo
St. Michael's
Aista
Jennie Comstock
Clara Kistler
Caroline Jacobs
Pearl Schrier
Fiat justice runs ceiling in Nevada court
In old Nevada days Judge Charley Goodwin, then Fourth district jurist in Salt Lake City, presided over a trial when a plaster ceiling loosened by a leaky roof crashed onto the clerk. The court called for order as Goodwin quipped Fiat juatitia runt ceiling.
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Nevada
Charley Goodwin
Salt Lake City
Fourth
Goodwin
Constipation Relief Device Promoted in Churned Ad Copy
A disputed ad style claim suggests a remedy called Dean's Rex wets that allegedly eases bowel movements. The piece mentions gentle tone on the stomach and ease of operation though details are unclear.
How He Likes Fish From A Three Year Old
Three year old Harold visited the beach on Saturday and observed minnows in the water. He concluded that he does not fish in the water but prefers catching fish in bread crumbs.
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Harold
Chamberlains Colle Chotera and Diarrhoex Remedy Ad
A summer medical necessity urged for every family a single vial of Chamberlains Colle Chotera and Diarrhoex Remedy. It is inexpensive at a quarter and widely sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
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