Local Briefs Report A Busy Morning Travel and Visits
Joe Wolfe left for West Chester on business while Mrs. Harry Welch of near Lexington shopped in the city. Mrs. J. M. Chittum of Richmond visited her sister Mrs. G. H. Eiskamp. Manton Hebner left to resume university studies in Iowa City. Mrs. Schreckengast and daughter Dorothy traveled from Burlington to visit Keota relatives, with Mr. Schreckengast joining for an address tonight in Keota. Foley’s Orino Laxative touted as mild and pleasant for women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marbourg & Helwick
J. M. Chittum
Richmond
G. H. Eiskamp
Manton Hebner
Iowa City
Schreckengast
Dorothy
Burlington
Keota
Mr. Schreckengast
Columbus Junction
Foley
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Richmond Visitor and Local Happenings Brief
Charles McCombs of Richmond visited Mrs. George Albaugh of Haskins with relatives in the city. A license to wed was issued to Edward J. Lucavsky and Albie Liska. The Vienna received a car load of northern flour. Mrs. Frank McKay and Mrs. Murray Yonger shopped in town. Miss Mary Figgins returned from a seven weeks’ visit with her sister at Hedrick. Miss Lucy Casey drew a $5 bisque doll raffle prize at St. James school. A. N. Alberson improves after a fall, confined to bed. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Smouse returned from months with daughter in Alamogordo and California. Miss Nina Alberson visiting Des Moines is due home next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Frank McKay
Murray Yonger
Mary Figgins
Richmond
Hedrick
Lucy Casey
St. James
A. N. Alberson
Leonard Smouse
John Bowman
Alamogordo
N. M
California
Nina Alberson
R. B. Alberson
Des Moines
Dublin concert hall tale sparks a playful brawl
An English visitor at Jude's in Dublin finds the scene dull until a witty Hibernian friend provokes a row by tossing water across the table and challenging him to strike the man beside him for “grand sport.” The anecdote appears in the New Orleans Times-Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jude
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Mississippi Governor retells wedding fee tale
Governor Vardaman recalls a Mississippi colored citizen who gave a justice of the peace a large possum as a wedding gift. A year later the justice asked the groom how married life suited him and the man replied that he wished he had eaten the possum instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vardaman
Mississippi
Darky
Joe
Spring Fever In Garden Catalogues And Unanswered Weeds
Spring catalogs boast flowers seeds and vivid squashes beets and peas yet leave out weeds. Disappointed men resolve to garden again as spring returns yet fall's mistakes linger and the stubborn gardener contemplates selling the plot amid seasonal temptations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville Journal
Dig at Him in Exchange Over Manners
A quarrel over manners unfolds as Chumney and Mr. Pompus exchange barbs. Chumney accuses Pompus of poor memory and rude conduct, prompting a chilly retort from Pompus and a sharp retelling of the encounter reported by the Philadelphia Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pompus
Chumney
Philadelphia Press
Night Sleep Question Sparks Clock Metaphor
A Denver News-Times item quotes a remark about sleep patterns and an old eight day clock, illustrating a humorous take on nightly routines and the need to awaken periodically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver News-Times
Sight and Hearing in Spiritual Blindness
A reflective piece from Catholic Standard and Times notes that some smug people overlook others faults while their ears metaphorically lengthen by consistently listening to the same voices, highlighting self deception and selective hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Standard and Times
Man Proposes Miss Ascum and Miss Newitt Dialog
Dialect dialogue exchanges with Miss Ascum and Miss Newitt about a marriage proposal. The Philadelphia Press quotes a witty line suggesting the suitor’s proposal was accepted in jest, highlighting social dating banter. The brief item captures a light social note from local circles.
Properly So Called and The Old Flame Banter
A Boston Post snippet shows playful banter about an old flame. A speaker defends ongoing calls to an ex as “burning money” while a judge comments on restraint, highlighting a humorous exchange between Brown and Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Jones
Brown
Apology prompts kiss after pullback from her
The note says He kissed her and she sent him away but then called him back and said he might apologize. So he took another smack. Chicago News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Woman Peculiarly Scalded in Milnese Ind
Mrs Frank Anderson pried lid from a kettle of boiling water. steam scalded her face leaving her totally blind. A week later she can distinguish day from night and physicians are encouraged by her improving condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milnese
Ind
Frank Anderson
Pruning Principles For Fruit Trees In Oregon Orchards
This article explains how individual trees should be studied before pruning, aims to promote growth and fruiting, avoid wrong pruning, and emphasizes close to trunk cuts. It compares high headed versus low headed trees, discusses cambium healing, and advises pruning to establish sturdy limb structure for easier cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Cc. L. Lewis
Baldwin apples vary in appearance across exhibitions
Dr. Joseph B. Ward notes Baldwin apples can look different due to growing conditions, not a decline in the variety. He warns that trees may be weakened by propagation from stunted or unhealthy stock or nutrient starvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Ward
Insects Mark Fruits with Red Discoloration Study
Descriptions note that purple prunes and red apples show minute gray specks at cavity ends, while yellow fruits such as ears perches and yellow plums and apples develop bright reddish discoloration from each scale. Findings emphasize contrasting scale impact on fruit surfaces.
Ponies Teach Kids Pleasure Health And Courage
Growing interest in ponies among children brings riding and cart fun as a healthy pastime. The Shetland pony Howard I is praised for conformation and vigor, shown as a model of beauty and speed. A note from the St Paul Pioneer Press records a large Shetland pony owned by Wolvester Dery, standing eighty one inches high and near 3000 pounds, raised by H R Carroll in Dolivud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard i
Watertown
Minn
Wolvester Dery
St. Paul Moneer Press
H.R. Carroll
Doliud
Staking a Hog on Pasture Plan Described
A reader proposes tying out male hogs on pasture using a double girth of medium sized chain fitted to the hog and connected by links to a stake and the harness. The Iowa Homestead notes this method as a satisfactory way to keep hogs on range when no special lot is available.
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Iowa Homestead
King’s prize cattle show triumph at Sandringham farm
The timber of Sandringham’s breeding rise is traced from near ruined fields to a renowned show winner. Rider Haggard notes the farm’s vast, high bred stock. The king’s exhibitions collect many first prizes, cups, and plates across years including 1903 to recent shows, with prize winners bred on the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingley Hall
Birmingham
Sandringham
Rider Haggard
Smithfield
Wesminster
Horse meat consumption rises in Europe by 1906
In 1906 Paris slaughtered 56,000 horses for food, yielding about 12,000 tons of meat. Previously eaten mainly by the poor, horse meat is no longer seen as refuse meat and consumption among the working class is increasing across Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Europe
Alfalfa Benefits for Young Horses in Growth
Alfalfa provides essential elements for bone and muscle development in young horses, though it is too rich for mature horses unless mixed with other roughage. It supports growth and increased size when used appropriately with other forage.
Local Residents Entertained With Morning Departures and Visits
Gib Bailey left for Letts on business while Mr. Oriez headed to Fairfield for a day or two. Marion O Loughlin went to Galesburg for several days of business. H Richards arrived from Cotter to spend a short time in town. W L Dusenberry departed for Marengo for George Paul Co. Mrs J B Crail to Winfield for a day or two visiting. Effie O Loughlin visited sister Mrs A Huber north of town. Miss Speer traveled from Columbus Junction to Crawfordsville. Mrs John Zaring left for Cotter to visit her son Glenn. Doc Whetstine Editor of the Columbus Junction Safeguard spent the day in the city on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Crail
Winfield
Effie O’loughlin
A. Huber
Miss Speer
Columbus Junction
Crawfordsville
John Zaring
Cotter
Glenn
Doc Whetstine
Safeguard
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James Whitcomb Riley
Cook & Sherman
Pioneer Drug Store
Southwest Corner Square
Joe Wolfe
West Chester
Harry Welch
Lexington
Geo. Peck
South Dakota
Iowa
A. Chalmers
Corhiss-Coon C Country Club
Klein Klothing Ko the Clothiers
Charles McCombs
City
George Albaugh
Haskins
Edward J. Lucavsky
Albie Liska
Greenland
Sight
Hee
The
Baldwin
San Jose
Howard Hh
Clase
Belle Meade Farm
Massachusetts
Hog
King Edward
You
FANGY
H. F. Steck
Kelly
Mason Transfer & Storake
Ivor
Corn Products Manufacturing
J. J. McKeone
Gib Bailey
Letts
Mr. Oriez
Fairfield
Marion O’loughlin
Galesburg
H. Richards
W. L. Dusenberry
Marengo
George Paul Co
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