Armstrong Chautauqua Ends Amid Mixed Reception
The Armstrong chautauqua program drew crowds and mixed reactions, with a shortfall in receipts around $210, covered by 21 guarantors led by Mrs. Lewia D. Cass of Decatur, showing a financially strained but still active community event in Estherville area.
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Waa
Dickinson
Mily Moore
Martin Mo’ Re
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Excelsior Spyres
Ruby
John Littell
Hig Farm
George
Terris
Littell
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Armstrong
Lewla’ D. Cass
Decatur
Twinda
Estherville
Deas
Spiritlake
Bert Barber
West Side Hotel
Birney
Fuller
Milford
Kissing Called Relic of the Dark Ages Says Clergyman
An eastern clergyman told St Louis Globe Democrat that kissing is a relic of the dark ages and that many customs linger from that era including eating. He argues such traditions survive in modern society and merit reconsideration.
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St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
It’s Ended Then Youngham Oldham Exchange
A witty exchange outlines marriage dynamics as a honeymoon ends when chatter fades and questions begin. The quip contrasts a spouse’s free flowing talk with a partner’s more probing inquiries, suggesting a shift in daily interaction after early romance.
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Youngham
Oldham
Fully Explained Jennié On Why She Won’t Play Next Door
Jennié explains she no longer goes next door to play with her little chum citing a mismatch of dispositions. Her reply reflects a softened, puzzled tone and hints at altered acquaintance. The remark captures a child’s view of changing friendships in concise, dated phrasing.
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Jennié
Unclear fragment references men who make speeches
Fragmentary note suggests a critique of men who make speeches, attributed to the St Louis Globe Democrat. The text implies a skeptical view but provides no concrete events, dates, or names to confirm a specific incident.
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St. Lonia
Great Lovers and Common Sense Perseverance
Fragmentary line cites two themes Great Lovers and ordinary perseverance. Text mentions common sense and Feltham as a possible author or reference, noting greatest results in Nfe achieved by simple men and ordinary qualities. Context remains unclear.
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Feltham
Sunshine Keeps Storms Away Aikin Quote
A short aphorism explains small acts prevent unhappiness and distress. It notes giving way, yielding, and quiet self-control keep clouds at bay and maintain a steady sunshine. The excerpt attributes the reflection to Aikin.
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Aikin
Marely a Superstition on locating minerals
There is no rod or instrument that reliably locates minerals in the earth. Sometimes iron ore beds affect a compass or surveying needle, but nothing can accurately locate precious metals.
Unclear text fragment on road conditions near Spirit Lake
Fragmentary report notes unpassable sections near Lake Dickinson and Spirit Lake with poor efforts at repairs. Mentions a swing bridge at Hill Street and excessive sand and gravel misplaced, causing ongoing grief throughout the year.
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Dickinson
Superior
Hill Street
Spirit Lake
Geetin
Local couple wed in county: ceremony at groom’s parents home
The wedding took place last Wednesday afternoon at the home of the groom’s parents Mr and Mrs F L Bro with Rev Vout officiating. The newlyweds departed for their wedding trip that evening amid a brief, joyous celebration.
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Afert Clark
Armtrong
Waa
Ahd
A. W. Brown
Zuesta
Sarah “Shuttleworth
Hxcklator
Mies “Rosella
Soper
Sarkacts
Minnesota
D. Soper
8. M. Compton and Son
Carl, Sre
Albert Lea
Wallace Foote
W. . Jaide Nichola
Dorothy “Wilson
Frances Shrimer Ache
Mount
Carroll, Sipol
Emmetaburg
John ‘Bagan
Harry
Wheeler
Lake
Géo
Dickinson
Spencer News-Herald
Estherville
Satur Ry
E. Allen
Los Angeles
California
Bertha Schutte
Toledo
Ohio
Elizabeth Andyene
Iowa City
State Universityy
Yoo
Iowa
Jefferson
Elizabeth Turstenburg
M. H. Schloeman
St. Paul
Penera
Clara Wieke
Agrtrude Myhre
Northfield
St. Olaf’s College
Myre
CP Smith
Wyoming
Margaret Rhodes
Cedar ‘Rapids
Graat
Steve Buntote
Car Board of Supervisors
Eatherville
Thair Row
Horace
Per Byrens
Blairatown
Lows
Migs
Lucy Pingrey
Sumtmer
Catherine
Mat.Donovan
Tate Norning
P. C. Roth
Minneapolis
Bessie Hows
Wynn Horn
uMi Fagham
B.G. King
Herbert Shaw
Rockford
Illnois
Mesdare
Lytle
Floyd Lytle
Hillsdale
Siié
Reneenithy
Tiazy
Johnston
Wea
Batherville
Sam
Migey Doyle -Harcourt
University
Pope Nurses
Heed ‘Heimbauch
Mary Goodland
Wallingford
Richard Ihlan
la Verne
Minh
Fred Kil
Gore
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
Francia Kennedy
Catherine Kennedy
John Ball
W. Oehrlein
Samuel Brees
Dorothy Wilson
LaMont Harris
Noivella Mitchell
Amelia Gaarde
Agnes ‘Knight
Raymond’ Post
Hulda Peterson
Opal Shannon
Ethel Yeager
Opal Marcourt
Jennie, Rodgers
Bleie Keeler
W. V. Shillinglaw
Ities
Ritie
Clyde
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Tom Larson
West Bend
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Harold Lough
Cletus Keogh
Overseve Sity
France
Camp Ge
Fay Archibald
Watertown
South Dakota
Julian
Chicago
Hilda
Marxson
Jett
ZeRoy Turner
Urneria
Atlantic Ocean
George Washington
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Cleve Moore
Tat
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