Among Our Neighbors News From Ammastrong and Nearby
James Manley of Ammastrong visited town Saturday. Algona residents Mrs H J Murtagh and son Eugene joined Mr and Mrs GB Murtagh for a prior weekend gathering. A Republican rally drew an enthusiastic crowd at Nelsons Hall. Brown Broad dance drew light attendance but guests reported a good time. George E Patterson and Sam Colling of Estherville interviewed voters Friday. Mrs Cotton of Lone Rock visited Dr Bossingham Friday. Ruth Murray and Edith Robinson spent Sunday in Armstrong. Rev Nielsen spent Sunday in Sherburn Minnesota. Mr and Mrs W S Scroggins returned from Kanakakee. Severin Larson visited his daughter in Story City. F N Adams of Graettinger attended Saturday. City primary and intermediate rooms plan an entertainment at Nelsons Hall next Friday at 2:80. C B Murtagh and wife attended the Armetrong lecture course opening. Hallowe en passed quietly in town. Brie Larson of Wallingford was in town Saturday. Fal tinson of Armstrong seen on streets Friday. Peterson and wife attended Arsh number of the lecture.
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H.J. Murtagh
Eugene
Algona
GB. Murtagh
Nelson’ S Hall
Tast
Brown Broad
Geo. E. Patterson
Sam Colling
Estherville
Cotton
Lone Rock
Nelson's Hall
C. B. Murtagh
Armetrong
Hallowe'en
Brie Larson
Wallingford
Waa
Faltinson
Armatrong
Peterson
Armatroig Course Draws Graettinger Sisters
Miss Eka Borgath of Graettinger appears with sister Miss Alma Boruin at an Armatroig course gathering held last Thursday evening, showcasing local social activity and family presence amid the event.
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Armatroig
Eka Borgath of
Graettinger
Alma Boruin
Local Notes From Superior Township and Surroundings
Supertory and Vigenery visitants and residents report routine movements. Jon Pan peat from Eldorado returns home Monday. Walter Stearne visits Webster City. Grace Perkins visits Lake Park and attends winter term. Yocum threshes for Willard Lostheimer. Stearns in Estherville. Marie Perkins returns from Lake Park to stay home. Mrs. Lottie Emerson visits Milford. Framatn Prowbridge and Sam Harrington visit. farmers market hogs as cholera nears. BLT Morris of Sioux City, NY Life Insurance, was here last week.
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Jon Pan Peat
Thompson & Perkins
Eldoradad
Louis Ossheimer
Walter Stearne
Webster City
Grace Perkins
Lake Park
Vern Chistofer
Yocum
Willard Lostheimers
Mr. Stearns
Estherville
Marie Perkins
Wil
Lottie Emerson
Milford
Mer
Framatn Prowbridge
Sieperton
Sam Harrington
Chew New
Kansas
Blt. Morris
Sioux Cuy
New York Life Disitanes Co
Agricultural reflections and a curious East Africa rat
The article discusses farming shifts from extensive to intensive methods and the importance of sorting crops like potatoes for better prices. It notes record corn yields and mentions local social events. It then describes the crested rat of East Africa, highlighting its long decorative hair, turtle-like skull roofing, and arboreal, possibly insectivorous habits.
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East Africa
Curious tomb of Lady Anne Grimston in England
The tomb in Tewin churchyard holds the grave of Lady Anne Grimston daughter of the Earl of Thanet who died two centuries ago. An atheist on her deathbed she doubted rising again and foresaw a tree growing from her coffin. An oak and a sycamore now grow from the middle of the coffin vault enveloping the grave.
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England
Anne Grimston
Earl of Thanet
Tewin
Poisonous Egg Yolks and Albumen Kill Animals at Varying Doses
A French investigator demonstrated egg components can be toxic when injected. Powdered duck yolk killed an animal after 55 grains per pound. Hen yolk is less poisonous, turtle yolk more so, and egg albumen is also poisonous.
Far Enough Tale From Hayes Secretary Of State Student Reads Virgil
A college student William Hvarte then secretary of state under President Hayes attempted Virgil reading with a joke about arms around a neck. The professor deemed the line far enough. Grumbling is described as a potent cause of ill health and discordant emotions.
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William Mr. Hvarte
President Hayes
Virgil
Vague Wharfside Quip Sparks Elusive Debate
A cryptic exchange attributed to a figure resembling Pele circulates, hinting at a humorous misreading of a foreign phrase. The line references an error and a next table, leaving readers unsure of its origin or purpose.
Death feigning by animals and humans observed under microscope
Natural history notes describe feigning death as a survival tactic across life forms from minute actinophryans to humans. A naturalist cites microscopic observations of actinophryans clinging to the lake bottom with cilia immobile as a water louse nears, then reviving after the threat passes.
Eight Day Clocks and the Habit of Winding
The piece explains why clocks are made to run eight days not seven. Winding on a fixed weekly day and maintaining regular windings keeps timepieces in order. Regular winding prevents the mainspring from fully exhausting, improving accuracy.
Opal superstition linked to royal wedding orders
The Westminster Gazette notes a Germany gem dealer used tales of opal misfortune to drive prices down. He traveled to England years ago to fill a royal family wedding order, spreading reports that opals were unlucky to boost profits. Sir Walter Scott’s Anne of Geierstein is cited as a literary touchstone in the spread.
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Sir Walter Scott
Anne of
Opala
Westminster Gazette
Unjust Ringing Drives West End Homeowner to Note
A London Chronicle item describes a brass plate notice on a street corner demanding visitors stop ringing at the door. The plate reads This house a No 644 Street and not No 13 square Do not ring here. The anecdote suggests a resident driven to publish such a plea.
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West End
Square
London Chronicle
Jury Debate Reveals Experienced Panel and Mock Trial Tone
A Chicago Tribune excerpt records a mock exchange about an arrest for insulting a janitor. The experienced jury questions whether such an act could be justiciable and whether the defendant could be tried and acquitted, reflecting satirical courtroom banter.
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Flatman
Browne
Chicago Tribune
Hotel Proprietor Questions If Guest Paid Bill
Dialogue shows a hotel proprietor scolding his wife Maria for not sending a man’s bill. She claims she has sent it. He wonders aloud why the man is still singing happily, in a London World brief excerpt.
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Maria
London
Mamma to marry. stepfamily mix up in suspense
Mrs Wardwell discovers a letter announcing her mother’s engagement to Mr Arbuckle, a young man. The pair meet as planned stepfamily and discover they misread each other. They joke about becoming stepchildren and even plot to outpace their parents in marriage. Confused feelings and comic misunderstandings follow as both families pivot in humorous fashion.
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Julia Wardwell
Arbuckle
Henry Durand Arbuckle
Mamma
Miss Wardwell
Ahe
Wardwell
England
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