Midway Residents Welcome Visitors and Local News
A jumble of social notes from Estherville and surrounding towns records visits, relocations, and gatherings. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Albert Davidson, Mrs. Bird, Mr. Graves, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Martinek, and Ex-Mayor E. F. Danne, with events such as a bazaar, dampened by cold and gripes, and a plan to hear Danne in Estherville. Proceeds from the Gravel Aid bazaar exceeded $90, reflecting strong community support.
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Gravel Aid Society
Dolliver
Maple Hill
Estherville
Grover
A Tiginbotham
George Shiffete
Mussen
BE. J. Nichols
Mr. Dowden
Frank Maneiee
Donnell
Mina
W. J. Weir
Sioux City
Alfred Bronswald
Ellsworth Township
Win
Kirebver
E. F. Danne
Chicago
World Wide Penny Postage Move Sees Gains For U S
A 1908 report details a US Great Britain postage agreement taking effect October 1 1908 setting two cents per ounce for letters to the UK. It covers unpaid mail and echoes Republican support for universal penny postage discussed at the Sixth Universal Postal Congress in Rome 1906 with US delegates pushing toward a universal two cent rate.
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Postal Administration of
Great Britain
United States
United Kingdom
Great Britain and Ireland
GV. L. Meyer
Universal Postal Congress
Rome
Italy
Berne
Switzerland
United States Postofice Department
Edward Rosewater
Omata Bee
Ton
Whitelaw Reid
America
Court of St James
London
Reid
Keaton
Atlantic
New York
Calcutta
Manila
Colds on the Chest and Medical Advice
A newspaper card urges readers to consult a physician for a chest cold and notes the term bronchitis. It asks whether the condition can be serious and whether Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral is prescribed, advising to keep in close touch with a family doctor.
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Ayer
Ayers Pills Promoted for Bilious Conditions
An old advertisement notes a doctor diagnosing biliousness from a coated tongue and symptoms like bad mouth taste loss of breakfast appetite and headaches. It claims Ayers Pills relieve such cases and credits the J C Ayar Co Lowell Massachusetts as maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
J. C. Ayar Co
Lowell
Masa
Two-Cent Postage Pact With Britain and Returns Coupon
The article highlights a Rome Universal Postal Congress agreement with Great Britain establishing a two-cent postage rate after October and noting similar deals with Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Panama, and colonies. It also mentions a universal return coupon stamp and the US to receive two votes at future congresses. It discusses implications for foreign-born populations and cites census figures and immigration trends.
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Rome
United States
A Jeweler's Experience with Kidney Remedy
A jeweler from Indianapolis writes that kidney trouble left him nearly unable to walk. After using four bottles of Boley's Kidney Remedy his complexion improved, backache ceased, and irregularities disappeared enabling him to attend to business daily. Williams & Anderson.
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C. Ro Kluger
Virginia Ave
Andtianapolis, Ltd
Boley
Sean
Poley
Williams & Anderson
Notice of Tax Deed Sale and Redemption Period
Notice to Paul Sabo and others that Lot 5 in Slantington Iowa was sold for delinquent taxes in Kinser County and that redemption must be made within a stated period or a tax deed will be issued by the treasurer. John Montgomery claims the sale and intends to issue the deed. The notice explains the redemption rights and deadlines.
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Paul Sabo
Paul Babel
Paul Babell
Ana
Hwa
Tay Abe Lowa
Dean Phaie Ton
Kinsner County
Down
Hleck
Slantington
Lowa
Wauid Cauobty
John Montgomery
Johs McNavaomery
Alwa
Notice Yor Tax Deed In Kutnet Township
Notice to heirs of G D Stone deceased. On December 1, 19 stood, the two acres in the northwest quarter of section 13 township 100 range 4 were sold for taxes to A F Lough. Certificate of sale to Wesley Lough and issued to Delee ison. Redemption expires after ninety days from service of this notice. Helge Olson holds certificate of purchase.
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G. D. Stone
Kutnet
Baimet
Lywa
Gie
A. KF
Lough
Bui Me
Hough
Job Wesley Lough
Deleeison
Redbarpe Lion
Helge Olson
Republican plan promises universal 2 cent postage
An analysis argues a 2 cent postal rate would slash foreign and domestic letter costs, saving about 12.9 million annually for foreign residents and their relatives. It asserts global adoption near, with nations including Australia and Egypt already calling for the rate and Germany considering follow suit after an Anglo American agreement.
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United States
Republican Party
England
Australia
New Zealand
Egypt
Germany
France
Italy
South Africa
Japan
Belgium
Holland
Denmark
Sweden
South American
United States Eyes World Wide 2 Cent Postage
The piece praises rapid continental development and a Monroe doctrine expansion with a 2 cent global postage plan. It states Europe would be excluded by agreement, lauds US initiative as pioneering global postal reform, and compares citizen gratitude to emancipation milestones.
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Europe
United States
Republican Party
Tveam
Taft Attacks Bryan on Roosevelt Era Policies
In a speech of acceptance Taft contrasts Republican and Democratic platforms. He says Roosevelt’s progressive regulation curbs evils while Bryan’s plans would destroy business and harm national prosperity, arguing Roosevelt would force trusts to operate lawfully whereas Bryan seeks to extirpate the industry.
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Mr. Taft
Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
Brynan
Bryan
Hints for Farmers Distinguish Breed and Variety in Poultry
The Farmers Advocate explains the difference between breed and variety in poultry. Breed covers a class like Plymouth Rocks or Cochins, while variety refers to divisions within a breed such as Barred, White, or Buff Plymouth Rocks.
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Eays
Plymouth Rocks
Plymouth Rock
Barred Rock Variety Within Plymouth Rock Breed
Barred Rock is a variety of the Plymouth Rock breed, not a separate breed. The Buff Cochin variety, along with White, Partridge and Black, comprises four varieties within the Cochin breed.
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Plymouth Rock
Notes on Bees and Beekeeping Practices
Beekeeping success hinges on the keeper and the site. Orchards suit hive placement while full hives deter millers. Bees have short busy seasons and many die within six to eight weeks at honey peak. Prime swarms produce surplus. Store honey dry to prevent moisture and spoilage.
Waste in Poultry Raising and Management Tips
Waste in poultry handling is common on farms and must be fought. Indefinite nesting by old hens leads to fighting and broken eggs, while hens sitting too long suffer from lice. Daily gathering of eggs and marketing fresh supply matters for sale quality. Medium turkeys sell well. clean drinking vessels and good separator milk aid growth.
Hopper Feeding in Success at Pennsylvania Station
An experiment at the Pennsylvania station shows feeding dry ground grain in hoppers improves pullets in weight gain egg production egg weight hatch power and overall health and profit versus the traditional ground grain mixed with water. Wet grain ration lowers cost per dozen eggs slightly but reduces overall outcomes.
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Pennsylvania Experiment Station
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Winchester and
Republican
Albert Davidson Eye
Agen
Lucy Ranman
Bricelyn
Minno
Frank Campbell
George West Jr
Bia
Graver
Andrews
TH. O. Duncan
Walters
Minn
Wraveis West
Daxaar
Kupper
Tony Martinek
Batherville
Hruby
Jackson
Swan Lake
Mer. Hraby
Ratherville
Maggie Maneive
Che Slok
Bartloian
Delliver
A.S. Anderson
Ole Olson
Sithervilla
Marguerite Booth
Carroll
Tervant
Richard Booth
Pete Jensen
South Dakota
Plains
Wash
Gridley
Maple Hill Aid Society
Maple Lill
Attle
J. Madden
Halfa Aid Society
Halta
Raymond Seyville
Miss Nichols
A. K. Bervan
I. OK. Fisher
Grice’s
Ed Zimmeringa
AdelIaide Nishola
Youngmans
Venry Anderson
Algons
W. A. Kennedy
Andersen Farm
Halm
Thelma
Armstrong
Youngman
Oaks Youngman
Ita
Ayers
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Canada
Mexico
Cuba
Panama
Foley
Williams & Anderat
Alaska
But & Ginal
West
Boyee Grinder & Furnace Works
8Th Street
Waterloo
Iowa
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