Local notices and social updates from Milton area
Jan 15 social round includes Mrs. D L Kirkpatrick visiting daughter Mrs J A Dodds and a Miltonian High School program. S M Nicola sells Fred Slerr place to Mrs Susan Morrow as Wesley Webster plans farming move in March. Box social at Dayton school. sled of Wayland youths. multiple visits and illnesses noted including Marion Foster pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Kirkpatrick
J. A. Dodds
Miltonian Literary Society
S. M. Nicola
Fred Slerr
Susan Morrow
Wesley Webster
George Brown
Dayton
Wayland High School
E. H. Fry
Maggie
Mildred
Gilmore
Grace Fry
Kalona
E. L. Kirkpatrick
Henry Durian Jr
Kelly
Arthur Spear
A. B. Carter
West Bend
George Glider
Clarence
Charles Starr
Cedar Rapids
Charles Livery
Gosnell Place
R. H. Carr
KE. W1. Hucke
South Dakota Relocation and Local Family News
South Dakota soon to keep house for her sons Dewitt and Vaughn who have taken claims there. David Foster and wife of Haskins visited relatives in town this week. Mrs Sabina Wilson Shas sold her residence in west Wellman to L B Uler. John Groff and wife were surprised last Sunday when their children and a few friends walked in to remind them of their thirty four year wedding anniversary. A splendid dinner was served at noon and all present had an enjoyable day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Strickler
California
Samuel Strickler
Ile
Joseph
Yoder
Dave Swartzendruber
Cedar Rapids
Clem Grady
Iowa City
Emory Oldaker
West
CG. B. Oldaker
Washington
Shakespear's
Ethel] Allen
B. P. Allen
Chicago
Northwestern University
J. A. Yoder
Wellman
Mart Long
Grinnell
M. ‘’. Rogers
South Dakota
Dewitt
Vaughn
David Foster
Haskins
Sabina Wilson Shas
West Wellman
L. B. Uler
John Groff
J. A. Ferguson
Mr. Ferguson
Ferguson
John Johnson
Mr. Pleasant
D. W. Ferguson
Ode Ferguson
Havre
R. C. Ferguson
West Chester
W. C. Ferguson
City
H. L. O'Loughlin
Fred Brazel
Local residents travel between Washington and Ames
Enugene Brown of Washington visited his father’s home here and returned home this morning. Atmos Truax arrived from Washington today. John Maxwell came back Saturday from Ames where he attended the Agricultural college. Mrs. May Roth of Wayland visits the Fishburn home. Rev. Fisher returned to Washington after preaching at the United Presbyterian church. John Griffith, Herbert Heaps, R. Y. Davis, T. W. Rickey and Rev. J. C. Currie departed for Washington this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enugene Brown
Washington
Atmos Truax
John Maxwell
Ames
Agricultural College
May Roth
Wayland
W. D. Fishburn
Fisher
United Presbyterian Church
John Griffith
Herbert Heaps
R. Y. Davis
T. W. Rickey
J. C. Currie
What He Lacked
A Cleveland Leader cartoon quotes a critic saying the speaker has license to talk but lacks a muzzle, implying unchecked speech without constraints. The piece centers on freedom of expression and social response to outspoken behavior.
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Cleveland
Anger at Human Stupidity Cited as Stupidity
A quote by Von Radowitz notes that excessive anger toward human stupidity is itself a prime form of stupidity highlighting the paradox of contempt and self awareness.
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von Radowitz
Uncle Sam's Hands Hired Hands Uncle Sam Has
Unclear OCR fragment references labor or recruitment by government, lacking concrete names or places. no definite event or date identifiable for a solid summary.
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Uncle Sam
Government Employes Reach 370000 in 1909 U S Payrolls
Uncle Sam's workers would form a city the size of San Francisco with families. The total federal payroll nears 31.54 million dollars in Washington plus 3 million more from Census clerks. District of Columbia tops the states in government hires, followed by New York and others.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Census Bureau
District of Columbia
New York
Arizona
Treasury Department
Executive Office
Transportation of the mails by rail and sea 1909 costs
Government report shows fiscal year ending June 30 1909 postal transport costs total 83 million. Rail routes 3316 covering 217,115 miles. foreign service 2.73 million. 55,859,283 pieces sent abroad and 270,200,320 received. On June 30 1909 168 railway post office lines staffed by 8,063 clerks 1,651 crews and related apartment lines and steamboat lines totaling 1,757 lines with 14,646 clerks.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission to rule on rail tonnage substitution
The Interstate Commerce Commission will hold a hearing on complaints about railways rules that prevent substitution of tonnage at transit points including milling stations. Given strong objections from shippers, the commission will conduct this inquiry on its own initiative.
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Washington
Jan
Interstate Commerce Commission
City hearing on matter to be held, testimony to follow
The initiative orders a full hearing, with the first session held in the city immediately. Testimony is expected to be taken in several other cities before a decision is reached.
Local society notes mark multiple anniversary, birthday and hospitality events
Dr and Mrs C W Stewart hosted about one hundred guests on W Main street for their fifteenth wedding anniversary with wedding clothes attires and wax animal crafts. Mr and Mrs J A Ferguson hosted a birthday party with a postcard shower for Mr Ferguson. H L O Loughlin's gathering honored Fred Brazel's upcoming move to South Dakota. Charles Corette hosted a dinner for James Bell. Mrs C W Stewart hosts a thimble bee this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Stewart
W. Main Street
Dr. Wickham
Mildred Stewart
R. H. Walker
Stewart
Eva Denny
Ela Warren
Cora Teeter
J. Rothschild
Arche
Farnest Lemmon
J. M. Wilson
Charles Corette
S Lowa Avenue
James Bell
Regina
Canada
Navajo Club to Meet at Mrs Harrie Horne Home
The Navajo club will meet at the home of Mrs Harrie Horne on Wednesday afternoon.
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Navajo Club
Harrie Horne
Twentieth Century Reading Circle to Meet Tomorrow
The Twentieth Century Reading Circle will meet tomorrow evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs L D Robinson.
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Twentieth Century Reading Circle
G. A. R. to Hold Regular Meeting Tomorrow Evening
Hugh Kendall reports a regular meeting of the G. A. R. tomorrow evening. The Third Rank will have work this evening.
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Kd. of
P's
Movement to secure new postoffice building for city
Federal effort gains pace as Representative Charles Kennedy introduces a bill proposing up to 75000 dollars for a new city post office. Local support comes from Postmaster Lytle and a Commercial club committee led by A N Albertson, G G Rodman, and Colonel W Brookhart. A suitable site of two full lots near the depot is prioritized to minimize transportation costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Postoffice
Charles Kennedy
Lytle
Commercial Club
A. N. Alberson
G. G. Rodman
W. Brookhart
95th Birthday Celebration for Mrs Sarah A Beauty
Mrs Sarah A Beauty marks her 95th birthday at her daughter Mrs Henry Sanford home. Born in Ross county Ohio, she remains in good health despite a grip attack and hopes to reach a century in years. Friends join in wishing her continued health and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Beauty
Henry Sanford
Ross County
Ohio
Slippery Sidewalks Cause Early Weekend Falls
Two accidents occurred Saturday evening on the east corner of the square as pedestrians slipped on icy sidewalks. John Buckley struck his head with a gash over the left eye and shoulder injuries reported, while Mrs. G W Hill sprained her ankle after a fall in front of Brindlay grocery. Buckley’s condition improving though injuries remain serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Buckley
Buckley
G. W. Hill
Brindlay Groce
James Francis O'Donnell to Perform at St James School
Blue actor James Francis O'Donnell will give an entertainment at St James School on January 20 at 8 15 p m. Admission 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Francis O'Donnell
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Alvin Hasty
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