Word from Korea Rev Corwin Taylor Describes Korea Trip
Letter from J F H Taylor recounts Rev Corwin Taylor nephew of the author journey from Sioux City to Frisco and across the Pacific to Japan and Korea October 1907 with notes on Colorado sights San Francisco earthquake Honolulu Yokohama Tokyo and the voyage to Seoul ending with arrival on Korean soil October 17 with next installment promised.
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J. F. H. Taylor
Corwin Taylor
Korea
Seoul
Sioux City
Frisco
Denver
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Colorado
Cheyenne Canon
Manitou
Cave of the Winds
Garden of the Gods
Royal Gorge
Black Canon
Gunnison
San Francisco
S. S. Siberia
Golden Gate
Honolulu
U.S
Japan
California
Texas
Yokohama
Tennessee
Tokio
Chicago
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted by Toledo Company
Catarrh is described as a blood or constitutional disease requiring internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to act on the blood and mucous surfaces and is offered as a regular prescription from a leading physician. Testimonials are available, with Toledo Ohio as the ground of production and 75 cents price.
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Hall
F.j.cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Local residents make short trips and moves in the area
Mrs. George Dempsey leaves for Davenport and Ottawa Illinois for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. C D Weldin move from southeast of the city into the Shuman property in southeast Washington. Doctor and Mrs. Sloan return to Winterset Iowa after visiting Mrs. J H Steel on South Marion Avenue. The Crawfords and Mrs. Todd travel to Ainsworth for Paul Porter’s funeral.
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C.D. Weldin
Marion Crawford
John Crawford
J. A. Todd
Ainsworth
Paul Porter
Cassidy and Casey Describe a Lifelike Cadaver Scene
In an illustrated bits item, Mrs Cassidy notes the subject looks natural while Mr Casey agrees the figure resembles a living man who is actually dead, describing a vivid but non-specific tableau.
Gems of Thought Gift Plan in Mall Exchange
In a department store dialogue Harry asks how the book Gems of Thought would suit Belle on her birthday. Maude replies Belle prefers gems over thoughts, hinting the gift may not fit.
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Harry
Belle
Maude
Harried child antics on a streetcar and at home
A mother finds Harold's missing stove blacking after a playful search. The boy recalls leaving it under the can as a humorous misstep. Dupre, a naughty streetcar rider, is corrected by his mother with a lecture on obedience and sitting still in cars.
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Harold
Dupre
Not Suitable School Exercise Ends With Unclear Outcome
A teacher assigns a fifty word composition to Tom Barker. Tom submits a piece about Jessie and a kitten, including repeated calls to a cat. The fragment ends with the boy heading toward the swimming pool after the assignment.
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Tom Barker
Tom
Jessie
Reverend Kielty’s Wit Quips About Alley Suit
The Rev Francis M Kielty rector of the Church of the Holy Angels in St Louis dies. A Sunday sermon opens with a joke as he confesses and waves a seal resembling a court order claiming the city sued him over alley funds for a paved alley seen through a stained glass window.
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Francis M. Kielty
Church of the Holy Angels
St. Louis
Father Kielty
Lillian’s Country Train Trip with Papa
Lillian, called papa’s girl, rarely spent time with her father in the city. A country trip offers a shy girl a chance to bond, ending with a kiss as the train pulls into Sawyer station and a worried whisper asking if the trainman behaved.
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Lillian
Papa
Sawyer
Child longs for wife after chores neglect
A boy’s mother complains he left clothes scattered and failed to hang them up. When summoned from play to tend the duties, he sighed deeply and wished aloud for a wife.
Bookseller Quips Over The Art of Self-Defense
A bookseller jokes about having the latest work titled The Art of Self-Defense while a customer dismisses studying it expressing skepticism. The exchange appears in Meggendorfer Blatter.
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Meggendorfer Blatter
Four days and three sweethearts remark in jest
A witty exchange from Meggendorfer Blatter features a mistress noting rapid romance and a servant admitting no company the first day, highlighting humor in social manners.
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Meggendorfer Blatter
Poet Fragment Inspires Child Falling Scene
A fragment from Meggen dorfer Blatter depicts a poet observing his young son tumble into a waste paper basket as a remark on beginnings. The brief reflective moment captures a quiet, domestic image.
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Meggendorfer Blatter
Honeymoon Question Echoes in Italian Travel Charm
A quoted quip from Meggendorfer Blat wonders where couples honeymoon in Italy. The wry remark reflects travel wit about romance and Italian locales.
Meg Blatter Sends Message With Telephone Gift
In a warm note to her mother in law Meg Blatter explains she has installed a telephone at her home to spare her frequent visits, expressing deep regard and consideration.
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Meggendorfer Blatter
Foreman’s Fury Shocks Factory Floor
A witness recalls the foreman’s exceptional anger and intense actions as production sped under pressure. The incident highlights workplace tension and factory urgency impacting daily operations.
Rev Harry C Rogers Preaches at Presbyterian Church
A full house at the Presbyterian church heard Rev. Harry C. Rogers of Ft. Madison assist Rev. L. D. Young in a week long series. The service opened with a 30 minute song service led by Alexander Davidson, including the solo A Clean Heart. Rogers praised the reception and delivered a strong sermon on the gospel’s power to save, urging social renewal and heartfelt love. He preaches again tonight with a 7 30 song service. all are invited.
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Presbyterian Church
Harry C. Rogers
Ft. Madison
L. D. Young
Alexander Davidson
Rogers
Davidson
Everbody
Local social notices and a closing out sale
Mrs F M Smith returns to Crawfordsville from a visit at the John McConahey home. Mrs J W Dunham and Mrs Rowan head to Albion Nebraska for winter with relatives with a two week visit to follow. Mrs Nate Jones learns of her brother Fred Ferry’s serious illness in Guthrie Center and plans to travel tonight. If in town after six with deep snow and no overshoes call 407. closing out sale notices from North Side Shoe Store run by Chas D Gorham with service hours.
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F. M. Smith
Crawfordsville
John McConahey
J. W. Dunham
Mrs. Rowan
Albion
Nebr
Nate Jones
Fred Ferry
Guthrie Center
Ferry
Jones
North Side Shoe Store
Chas. D. Gorham
G A R Post Elects Officers For Next Year
At the regular I G White post meeting officers were chosen for the coming year led by Dr J C Boice as president. Other elected include Joseph Reiner vice president George Nisle surgeon S V Gardner chaplain Lewis H Wallace trustee O M J Scott officer of the day PD C Anderson officer of guard MP Moothart trustee and A S Folger delegate with Boice as alternate.
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I. G. White Post
J. C. Boice
P. C. Joseph Reiner
Mrs. Julia King Heads to Holdrege for Daughter Visit
Mrs. Julia King departed last evening on the Burlington to Holdrege Nebraska where she will stay with her daughter Mrs. Guy McClellan for an extended visit.
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Julia King
Burlington
Holdrege
Nebr
Guy McClellan
Kidney Cure Proved Effective for James Donahue
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports failing kidney remedies and diabetes treatment until Foley's Kidney Cure, noting improvement after the second bottle and complete cure after five bottles plus passing a life insurance exam. The advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure cures back ache and all forms of kidney and bladder trouble and is sold by all druggists.
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James Donahue
New Britain, Conn
Foley
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