Local notes recount travels and storms across Putnam County
Community diary records visits by Gov Mason and candidates in the region. A severe Friday storm damaged fruit trees, window glass, and crops along the county line. Residents report stock, hay, and harvest effects, with church visits and Taft Hadley club meetings signaling political activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Holmes
Bt. Joseph, Mo
Dan Holmes
Griffin
Unionville
Carrie Olinger
Pollock
Dora Smith
O. K
Martha Leepley
J. R. Richey
Cora Guffey
Nellie Johnson
J. C. Hostell
Nella Mullenix
Dollie Sparks
Martinstown
Maggie Matthew
Oscar Keene
Joe Hayes
W. D. Lemon
Martha
Nora Miller
Mt. Sterling
Iowa
Harlen Godfrey
Wheeling
R. R. Godfrey
T. M. Shelton
Putnam
Sullivan County
A. F. Keene
Taft & Hadley Club
Julian Fightmaster
T. Dr. Shalton
J. F. Schnelle
J. W. Magee
Harvest Progress and Wheat Work Reported
Fragmentary notes show harvest under way with fields yielding hay. W H Cormeny is cutting wheat today. Mr Bogle is employed by Mr Alex and a second person is referenced in scattered text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Cormeny
Bogle
Alex
Harvest and sermons mark Bethany week in country note
Rev. Lipp delivered two sermons at Bethany while a Friday hall storm caused garden and corn damage nearby. The piece lists residents visiting, a Sunday school picnic planned by Bethany and Fairview, harvest aid from Geo DeGarmo, and the death of R. A. Culler at his son's home with widow and children surviving. Also notes Wm Hackney recovering health with a gym machine in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Hackney
H. Bernecker
Joseph Leeper
A. M. Miller
Cora Singleton
A. S. Hackney
Edith Fightmaster
William Hackney
Martha
Norsh Miller
Scotland County
Bethany
Fairview
L. N. Rakes
Westlake
Joe Ward
Pearl Stewart
Lemonville
Geo. DeGarmo
R. A. Culler
Luther
Wm. Hackney
Modern Woodmen Suit Seeks 420000 From Chariton Bank
The Modern Woodmen of America sues in federal court for 420,755.49 against James H. Jamson receiver of the First National Bank of Chariton Iowa and L O Murray U S comptroller. The petition demands 350,000 cash plus interest from December 7 1907 bringing total to 420,755.49 The case involves multiple national banks and stems from the bank’s insolvency caused by cashier Frank R Crocker’s defalcation and subsequent death in a major banking scandal.
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Woodmen of America
James H. Jamson
First National Bank of
First National Bank of Chicago
the Nations] Park Bank of
New York City
National Bank of the Republic of Chicago
Ill
National Bank of Commerce of
Kansas City
First National Bank of Chariton
Frank R. Crocker
United States
Uncle Jerry Peebles Reveals Harsh Schoolyard Discipline
In a nostalgic reminiscence, Uncle Jerry Peebles notes that many boys received whippings merely for suspected misdeeds, reflecting on harsher discipline in earlier times compared with his own father’s era.
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Jerry
Jerry Peebles
Getz
Quiet minds stay steady under stormy fortune
A fragment from a local page quotes R L Stevenson on maintaining a private pace amid turmoil. It also captures a dialect remark from Uncle Eben about trying to please difficult folks and the risk of others feeling you show off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Stevenson
Uncle Eben
Badger Reflects On Day Off And Hangover Blues
A humorous line from Katzenstammer features Badger lamenting the need for two days to recover after enjoying a day off. The quip highlights the clash between leisure and aftercare in a lighthearted tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katzenstammer
Badger
Knowledge as criterion of knowing and not knowing
A concise maxim states that knowing a thing means holding that knowledge and admitting ignorance when one lacks it. The quote reflects epistemic honesty and requires clear acknowledgment of certainty versus uncertainty in judgment.
Dean's Kidney Pills Help Trenton Woman End Kidney Pain
Unionville readers learn kidney pills claimed to cure backache and urinary trouble linked to kidney failure. Mrs Charlies M Claybaugh of Trenton describes long suffering eased after using Dean's Kidney Pills, with praise for relief and health restored. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is sole US agent. price 60 cents. Remember the name Dean's.
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Unionville
Bright
Dean
Charlies M Claybaugh
Jefferson St
College Ave
Trenton
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Summer Underwear Sale Offerings and Special Prices
A local ad promotes men’s 25¢ summer underwear at 5¢ shirts and drawers in natural color with full sizes and ribbed fabric. Drawers feature a double seat, some sizes limited, with extra value at 25¢ and a 15¢ reduction sale for whitened styles.
Weighty Blue Denim Sale Notes Patching Prices
Partial ad fragment notes blue denim in all sizes, price references 35c value and 19e sale, with unclear branding and stray words. No clear event, date, or place is identifiable.
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Leshulap
Barrel Salt Stock Update and Pricing Notice
Local goods dealer reports limited stock of coarse grain barrel salt described as medium quality. Expect a new cargo arriving Monday the 20th, price per barrel set at $1.00.
Fine Quality Lard July Sale Announcement
Open kettle rendered lard guaranteed pure leaf and back fat noted as superior to grades sold by many concerns. Includes a special July reduction sale price.
Harvest Sale Offer For Tin Dish Pan With Handles
A 14 quart dish pan described as seamless full standard quality tin with two large iron handles riveted. Diameter 16 1/4 inches. Noted as a special harvest sale with a stated price.
Harvest Sale Ad Promises Wide Savings on Containers
Promotion offers 7¢ half gallon covered buckets and 3c standard goods, with stores reportedly selling up to 10. It urges readers to check two weeks of advertisements for a full list of extraordinary values and special harvest sale pricing.
Lily Glass Starch Price Promotion Notice
A promotional note highlights Lily Glass Starch as an old reliable brand made from corn and grains. It advertises high price context but a full one pound package offered at a special sale price to attract customers.
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