Argo-FA notes and community updates from Argo
Argo items from 1896 describe social visits, visits with relatives, schooling news, and local tasks. Harriett Yates, Miss Minnie Turner, and Mrs. Groharing figure among residents. Henry Stoner remains hospitalized but improving. Local roads, timber, and farming activity are noted, with transport to Chicago and Clinton mentioned.
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Harriett Yates
Henry Ff Lone
Seck
Carlesen
Emyre
Sack
Chie
Marshal
Balcom and Carpenter
Maude Marshall
Thos. Oakley
Anna Scott
Wm. Groharing
Minnie Turner
Argo
Mesdaemes Hadley
Phillips
Mollie Shields
Fred Kenyon
Lewis French
Henry Stoner
Lamb Hospital
Chas, Sack
Hazelhurst
Chas Benson
Benson
Daggets
Clarence Cooper
Lewie Messinger
Joe Melendr
Chas
Kena
Jim Mommert
Chicazo
Es Densary
Jim
Chicago
Margaret Mielendy
Velma Sack
North-western University
Frank Imel
Clinton
Ed Sack
George Hicks
St Peters Catholic Church Holds Services on Sundays
Catholic Church notes state that services at St Peters Catholic Church occur at 9 30 a m every other Sunday with H A McClellan serving as Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Peters Catholic Church
H. A. McClellan
Tower of Pisa Leaning Phenomenon Explained
A reader asks about the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the related weather and wind effects. The note references curious phrases and a desire for calm weather conditions and stable water.
Farm labor costs soar as demand crashes to near normal
Washington based Sears Roebank Agricultural Foundation reports farm labor demand at about 8 percent of normal, down from 7 percent a year ago, with wages at historic highs. The text notes farmers rely more on family labor, reduce hired help, and face rising costs while output struggle.
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Washington
Sears Roebue, Agricultural Foundation
Farr
Deastry
Unrepentant Wife Judges Silent On Regret
Unclear dialogue shows a wife accusing a husband of cruelty before an ambulance removed him. The exchange hints at domestic conflict and a lack of remorse, with odd asides about a subscription and noise. Names or places are not clear in the fragment.
His Lest Turn Teste In Speed Reer
In a fragmentary account a worm or pont is noted in speed reer while an actio turns turtle. The garbled text references a rapid movement or reversal and hints at a dramatic turn of events without clear names or places.
Believed in Signs and a Pearl Necklace Theft Oddity
A fragmentary item hints at a peculiar exchange about a pearl necklace from a jeweler’s window. The quoted lines evoke a boastful or taunting mood, with unclear context and speakers. The piece reads like a cryptic wartime-era dialogue fragment.
McNamara Hosts House Party For New Neighbors
Mr and Mrs McNamara who bought the Mrs Sadie Dunshee farm near the bluffs entertained many new neighbors at a Saturday night house party. Dancing and cards were the main diversions with the Kness family providing music on a brand new floor. All welcomed the couple and judging by the attendance they will soon be well acquainted.
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Tarths
George Martman
Ideal Chas
Lamb
Choton
Thomrson
Claude Densmore
Fertly
Sharon
Wis
Junga
Harry Carpenter
Herry
McNamara
Sadie Dunshee
Bluffs
Kness’s
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Libberton
Fred Nipe
Lred
Catholic Church Notes
Tower of Pisa
Wat
Cence
Jarvis Hat Shop
S. 2Nd St
Strand Theatre
Sterling, Tl
Clinton, Ia
Savan Ng
Esemble
Ep i, Sy A
McCnamara
Marshall
Els
Duphiath
E. Musk
Fulton, Iil
Less Och Pencih
Priaady LD Ty
West
Tingleffe Sons
Peit
Clintopy
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