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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1906
Page
8
Local notes from Gruver cover church, school, and farm life. Grants, harvests, and visits fill the week with reports on neighbors like Mr. Merriott, Mrs. Peak, and Miss Crowston, plus upcoming Royal Neighbors and Woodmen meetings.
Mr Peters of Estherville visited the Curtin home over Sunday. Harrison Taylor left for Mars to husk corn with预计 yields up to 70 bu per acre. Wm Raleton rented his farm to Mr Powell and plans to move to Blue Taland NL in spring. George Merriott and wife visited from Superior. Mrs Merriott to assist mother in weak condition. Aid Society meets at Mrs Rosenberger's Thursday afternoon. Myrtle Richards from Maple Hill spent Sunday at home. Mrs Kruse left for Brookings to visit daughter Effie Anderson. Center township residents attended the F A Schaefer sale. Rev B S Greene from La Salle NY accepts pastoral work at Dolliver and Grover, to preach next Sunday. Mrs Nichols of Clayton County visiting. Dr Bradley attended. Dolliver Ladies Aid Bazaar next Saturday 27 with chicken pie dinner at noon and grand supper at six. Graver Aid Bazaar next week Friday evening November 2 with donations of fruit, vegetables, grain, plants, canned goods, and handmade items.》
Mr A Hanson of Forest City transacted business Tuesday. Grace Stuart of Armstrong visited friends here Friday. Rt M Carpenter of Krester Minnesota looked after business in town before Geo Munch of Lone Rock was seen on our streets Tuesday. Chas Nelson bookkeeper at Ringsted State Bank went to Bancroft Monday evening to assist in First National Bank for a few days. Dr Boasingham building a fine new barn. Hohn and Co cloak sale last Thursday. W A Warner returned home Tuesday after a month stay at New Hampton. Cc B Murtagh went to Goldfield last Saturday evening, returning Sunday morning. The Danish Brotherhood Society held a social dance in their ballroom Wednesday evening. Walter Crowell and Mrs A J Penn were in town Monday and Tuesday in the interest of Penns candidacy. Peterson was eating with friends at Armstrong Sunday.
Mrs John Sandyen was a Graat tinger visitor Monday Jay Johnston was a business visitor at Kiniieteburg Tuesday Mrs Louis Wannamaker went to Chilton this morning for a law daye visit with her aunt ARKutler was over from Dol liver last evening In attendance at the Commandery meeting Mrs BE Stanhope who was here the past week visiting the Madum family returned to her home in Humboldt this morning Miss Lattle Gulixon of Bode who has been visiting her sister Mrs A C Brown the past week returned home this morning Mr and Mrs Tom Kiley of Oskaloosa who were here the past week visiting Mr Kiley's sister Mrs Ed Smith returned home to Mr and Mrs AJ Pelton and son of Fort Dodge who have been visiting the AO McCall family the past week returned home this morning Mrs McCall and Mrs Felton are sisters
Mrs Rhodes traveled to Joliet today for several days then to Cedar Rapids to visit her brother Roy Culver. Mr and Mrs C B Barber returned from Rockford where Mrs Barber’s mother Mrs Knoop was gravely ill with heart trouble.
Local notices report a political speech by Hon Mack J Groves at Ringsted on Monday evening Oct 29 The wet weather slowed trains and delayed outings The infant of Mr and Mrs Arlande Lough died from poison in cream pudding The Catholic supper planned for this evening was postponed due to bad weather Rain washed tobacco stains from cement walks in Hsbherville and decorations will be reapplied after the weather clears Bank corner work to start by Saturday with efforts to restore cleanliness before snow flies
A request letter from N. J. Irr to Hon Mack J Groves Democrat candidate for Representative asks to divide time for a joint debate in Ringsted on a Monday evening or another speaking date. The appeal centers on discussing campaign issues ahead of the election.
An October notice describes a Halloween ghost party at a local venue called the Frow Batist ghureh. The ad mentions items for sale and a general sale tone. An oak stove is offered as a large, nearly new bargain.
A Chicago News column cites George Borrow on Chinese prowess and speculates that Western labor shifts could enable Chinese workers to eventually rise to power. The piece envisions Celestials as miners farmers factory workers and servants and foresees a sudden violent shift in global rulership.
A compiled essay excerpt contrasts French table talk with American attitudes toward dining and manners. It notes the French view of the meal as cordial and enjoyable, then shifts to a historical misbelief about the Earth being top shaped, tracing Columbus era ideas to John Blauvin around 1479 and its quick popularity.
A 1788 chronicle notes that press gangs placed a five turkey atop a monument to lure idle people for recruitment. The ruse drew crowds, permitting the selection of suitable men. A citizen fired at the bird in anger, causing it to fly away, yet the mischief persisted.
Two men debated which is lighter air or water. One argued air floats on water, proving lighter. The other claimed air is heavier because it keeps water down, a flawed but lively chain of thought cited in Sir Henry Roscoe’s autobiography.
In a London Country Gentleman piece, author argues that despite smoke pollution dirt and noise, there are still healthy residents in the capital. The editorial defends London amid harsh recriminations about city life.
A baron questions an applicant about securing the porter post. The applicant recalls a man in the anteroom with a bill against the baron whom the baron had expelled, described as Fiegende Blatter.
A man questions what the expert witness’ evidence proves, and the lawyer answers that it shows which side has paid him a retainer, as reported by the Washington Star. The quote reflects courtroom maneuvering and financial leverage in legal proceedings.
Marta, housekeeper to Professor Travers, fears an approaching romance with Betty Gainsboro from the neighboring house in Hampstead. Travers helps Betty after she climbs a tree, triggering Marta's jealousy as she plots to keep him solitary and uninterested in love.
Professor Travers, devoted to books, falls for Betty Gainsboro, while Marta plots to keep him. A sunrise orchard meeting brings a promise of forever, as Betty agrees to marry Travers despite Marta’s scheming and doubt. The tale blends vanity, longing, and courage in a quiet village.
A humorous look at misread scripture and garbled sermons. The piece recalls Lorenzo Dow misquoting Let him which is on the housetop not come down and a Wilbraham seminary student bungling Flow shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation, illustrating how misreadings travel through preaching.
A peculiar historic fragment describes Johannes Amer, a German professor in Vienna, with mock quotes about Julius Caesar and Pompey. The text portrays his remarkable bulls in a surreal, comical style, mentioning disguises and fantastical scenes as he muses on ancient figures.
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