Early 1900s farmer recalls hardships and farming success in Missouri and Texas
The narrator describes being "dead broke" in Saline County Missouri before moving to Denton Texas. He details crop yields from 1901 to 1905 including maize, Kaffir corn, millet, oats, and wheat, notes of livestock, land improvements, and debt freedom with 1920 acres. He praises soil, trees, and crops without irrigation and cites family ties and local pricing comparisons.
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Saline Co
Aton Co
Texas
Hartley
Ring
R.E. Vaughn
Ray Mill Co
Coffeyville
Kansas
Denton
Abundance of Water and Climate Praised by Farmer
A farmer extols abundant water supplies and high agricultural potential in the United States. He notes the high altitude protects against hot winds and cyclones, claiming greater resources and income opportunities for farmers compared with other countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Elias Fry Dies in Wellman Iowa
Elias Fry cousin of W A Fry of Johnson County bank died at his Wellman home Wednesday around 6 PM He was 55 and survived by his wife four daughters four sisters and two brothers Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon He was born and raised in Washington township son of the late John Fry J M Howell of Iowa City attended the funeral
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Elias Fry
W. A. Fry
Johnson County Bank
Wellman
Washington Township
John Fry
J. M. Howell
Missionary Rev. Thomas Moody to Speak at Baptist Church
Special notice invites the public to hear Rev. Thomas Moody, a missionary in Africa, at the Baptist church Friday evening February 21. Moody has drawn national interest with his reports on Africa and the slave trade. He is described as a man with a message worth hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Moody
Africa
The
Baptist Church
Moody
Burlington Debating Team Arrives For Evening Hit At High School
Burlington High School debaters arrived this morning to face the local team in the auditorium. A large number of tickets have been sold, and the event is expected to draw a strong audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington High School
Wyman business and local social notes mix in county paper
Local items report a busy day with Mrs. David Durst and Mrs. Frank McKay shopping, a marriage license issued to Joe Walker and Emma Marek, and the Burlington Washington debate at the high school auditorium. Officers are elected for the Washington Poultry and Pet Stock association, planning a larger show next January with expanded committees and prize increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Poultry and Pet Stock Association
United States Express Office
F. F. Parrish
George Reister
John
Iwo
Advice of a Dead Bachelor
Lafayette ind feb 14 Hugh P DeWitte a Mexican war veteran at the Indiana State Soldiers Home died Wednesday night aged ninety three years was buried today beneath a tombstone bearing his own epitaph a bachelor lies beneath this sod Dont live a batch as I did live advising others not to repeat his bachelor life
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Lafayette
Ind
Hugh P DeWitte
Indiana State
Hiny
Grace Hill Citizen Ded Joseph Churchill Dies at Grace Hill
Grace Hill's long time resident Joseph Churchill died yesterday at his home west of Grace Hill at 12 40 am after a short illness. Born June 22 1819 he was over eighty eight years old. Funeral plans await word from distant relatives.
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Joseph Churchill
Washington
Grace Hill
Harold Mc Elhinney Earns Basketball Honors
In Pittsboro Pennsylvania a local paper features Harold Mc Elhinney in a basketball uniform. He is a guard on the W U P team and is described as one of their strongest players. Harold’s friends here will be glad by his athletic honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Stock Company
Arkansaw
Pittsboro
Harold McElhinney Apears
Harold
Judge Wallace Declares Missouri Gubernatorial Bid
Sunday closing platform cited by Judge William H. Wallace of the Kansas City criminal court as he announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Missouri governor. The Chicago Inter Ocean notes the move was conveyed yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Wallace
Criminal Court of
Kansas City
Missouri
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Junior Epworth League Meeting At Lucile Montgomery Home
The teachers and cabinet of the Junior Epworth League will meet Saturday evening at 7:30 with Lucile Montgomery at her West Washington street home. Mrs. Charles Nicola reports a watch advertised earlier was found yesterday by Samuel Petratz. The watch, weathered by days outside, appears undamaged.
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Epworth League
Lucile Montgomery
West Washington Street
Charles Nicola
Samuel Petratz
Meat Producers Meet in Academy Chapel
A Corn Belt Meat Producers meeting convened in the Academy chapel this afternoon. President Sykes of the state association spoke on railroad rates and other obstacles, noting benefits from the group’s efforts. James Brockway of Letts also addressed the gathering as attendees found the session useful and informative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Belt Meat Producers’ Association
Academy Chapel
Sykes
David McLaughlin
D. R. Munro
West Chester
James Brockway
Letts
Wood
First United Presbyterian Juniors Social at Pearl Ross Home
The Juniors of the First United Presbyterian church hold a social at Pearl Ross's home 609 West Jefferson. A T. B. club meeting at Margar et Row on East Washington featured a mock wedding with elaborate costumes and a wedding luncheon.
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First United Presbyterian Church
Pearl Ross
West
Jefferson Street
T. B. Club
Margaret Row
East Washington Street
Miss Row
Pretty home wedding near Brighton ties Dawson family
A small Wednesday evening ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dawson four miles east of Brighton joined Miss Della M Dawson and Mellone P Crandall. The service was by J P George D Trites Grandfather of the groom. The couple plan to live on a farm a mile east of Brighton after the ceremony.
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W. J. Dawson
Brighton
Della M
Mellone P. Crandall
George D. Trites
J. P
Henry J. Crandall
Mr. Cranda
Marriage at Pilotsburg Ties Patterson Daughter to Schulty
Miss Mary H. Patterson daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Patterson of near Kalona wed Mr Orville Schulty of Pilotsburg in a quiet ceremony at the E W H Ashby home in Pilotsburg with Rev Walter Smith officiating. Relatives attended and a reception followed at the Schulty home in Prairie Flower. The couple plan to establish a home on a nearby farm.
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Mary H. Patterson
J. D. Patterson
Kalona
Orville Schulty
Pilotsburg
E. W. H. Ashby
Walter Smith
Lexington
Chas. Schulty
Prairie Flower
Orville
Misses Alma Sfumston Host Ghost Party at Home
Miss Alma Grace and Ola Sfumston entertain friends at a Wednesday night house party north west of the city. Early games precede a ghost party with apparitions appearing at various times around the house. Guests include Misses Hazel Fallon Jessie Phillips Fern Fuhr Vera Eckles and Geneva Hunter.
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Alma
Grace
Ola Sfumston
Hazel Fallon
Jessie Phillips
Fern Fuhr
Vera Eckles
Geneva Hunter
Dinner Party Hosted by Master Theodore White
Master Theodore White entertained Miss Mary Young and Miss Martha Reckling at a 6 o'clock dinner party hosted by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Amos White in northwest Washington.
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Theodore White
Mary Young
Martha Reckling
Amos White
Washington
Miss Edith Skinner to wed Mr Arch Munro in near future
Miss Louie Hennon of West Chester hosts a gathering this evening in honor of Edith Skinner who will marry Arch Munro of West Chester soon. Another event for Miss Skinner will be held at the D C Kilgore home Saturday afternoon.
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Louie Hennon
West Chester
Edith Skinner
Arch Munro
Marriage Notice for Mattie Hesseltine and Partner
Mr and Mrs James Hesseltine of Verdi area announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Mattie to a groom unnamed in the fragment. Further details about the ceremony and spouse are not readable in the provided text.
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James Hesseltine
Verdi
Miss Mattie
Wedding of Brighton Couple at 7:30 Ceremony
Jesse Nicola and Rev Brown officiated the wedding at Brighton Baptist church with about thirty guests. A wedding supper was served by Mrs Ed Hesseltine and Miss Eva Lowe. The couple, thriving young locals, plan to start housekeeping soon on a Verdi area farm.
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Jesse Nicola
Mr. Brown
Baptist Church
Brighton
Ed Hesseltine
Eva Lowe
Verdi
G I club holds enjoyable meeting at Forgey home
The G I club met last evening at Miss Lucile Forgey home in southeast Washington. The young ladies shared fancy work and enjoyed the evening. A light luncheon was served.
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G.I. Club
Lucile Forgey
Washington
Delia Wenger to Wed John Christner in Wayland Home
Invitations go out for the wedding of Miss Delia Wenger daughter of Mr and Mrs Jake Wenger of Wayland to Mr John Christner. The ceremony will be held at the bride’s parents home on Wednesday February 19 at 4 o clock.
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Delia Wenger
Jake Wenger
Wayland
John Christner
Valentine social at First United Presbyterian church
The Ready Bats entertain friends Saturday at Ben Wallace home on South Iowa avenue. The young people's society hosts a Valentine social this evening at the home of Rev and Mrs Fisher with an invitation extended to all congregation youths.
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Wallace
South
Iowa Avenue
Ben Wallace
Young People's Society
The
First United Presbyterian Church
W. ©. Fisher
Exchange social delights at Second United Presbyterian
The young people’s society at Second United Presbyterian church held a social last evening at Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shay home in north Washington. Forty guests exchanged gift packages and later opened them to reveal surprising contents. Other games added to the evening’s fun as attendees enjoyed the event.
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Young People’s Society
Second United Presbyterian Church
Robert Shay
North
Washington
Interesting FAA meeting includes social hour guests
Last evening the members of the F. A. A. held a regular meeting in the hall followed by a social hour. Mrs. Wm. Long of Deering Kansas a former member attended as a guest and friends welcomed her back. Light refreshments were served by Mrs. Elwell and Mrs. Flora Ross.
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Wm. Long
Deering, Kan
Order
Elwell
Flora Ross
Emma Marek and Joe Walker Wed at Folger Home
Last evening at five oclock Miss Emma Marek and Mr. Joe Walker married at the home of Justice A S Folger on South Iowa avenue. They were joined by Mr and Mrs B Herring of near West Chester. The couple plan to start a restaurant business in West Chester.
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Emma Marek
Joe Walker
Justice A. S. Folger
South
Iowa Avenue
B. Herring
Near West Chester
Mrs. Walker
Walker
West Chester
Valentine Ball Delights Knupps Hall With Music By Muscatine Orchestra
A grand Valentine ball was held last night in Knupps hall by the city button cutters. The event was a decided success with forty couples in attendance and an orchestra from Muscatine providing music for an evening of excellent enjoyment.
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Knupp's Hall
Muscatine
Old St. Valentine
Misses Peck Farewell Social At Presbyterian Church
The Christian Endeavor society hosted a Valentine social in the church parlors last evening. Misses Lucile and Flossie Peck, soon to move to South Dakota, were the honored guests and part of the city’s church and social circles for years. The event featured heart drawing, verses, curtain pins, and an arrow game, with candy and popcorn sales raising over seven dollars for the treasury.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Presbyterian Church
Lucile
Flossie Peck
South Dakota
Misses Peck
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