Doings of the People in Pleasant Hill and Richland
Pleasant Hill reports visits among neighbors with Benson, Foss, Miller, and Nicholson families. The Ladies Aid ran the lunch counter at the Dawson sale, netting 13.70. In Richland Miss Jane Wade improves after illness. Mrs. Ramsey and children arrive from Rainy River, Minn after a forest-fire evacuation. A man from Iowa Falls assists with plumbing, Brown family visits L Brown in town, Ian Brady handles Ottumwa affairs, and Mrs. Ward returns from Kansas City with news. Jack Frost delays, keeping canning factory busy. Oswell of Omaha visits.
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Pleasant Hill
George
Richland
Jane Wade
James Ramsey
Rainy River
Minn
Mr. Ramsey
Minnesota
Iowa Falls
A. Nevill
DL. C. Olive
Kk. Brown
Fairfield
L. Brown
Ian Brady
Ottumwa
Jack Frost
Social notes from Brighton and surrounding towns
Bright on Route One visits include Mr. and Mrs. J R Harris and children visiting relatives in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo. Mrs A R Gowey visits sister Mrs Northcutt in St. Louis. Mrs C R Waterhouse took her little son Harold to Iowa City for hospital treatment. A L Koch was called to Germantown to be at his brother Jake’s bedside as he is seriously ill with lung fever. Misses Anna Luers and Maye Mayer visiting Burlington. Mr and Mrs H A Luithly were Washington callers Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Harris
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
A. R. Gowey
Northcutt
St. Louis
C. R. Waterhouse
Harold
Iowa City
A. L. Koch
Germanville
Jake
Anna Luers
Maye Mayer
Burlington
H. A. Luithly
Washington
Vinci tonic advertised to aid growing children
A Durand Michigan mother touts Vinci cod liver oil and iron tonic for her sickly child who improved quickly in weight color and strength. The ad urges mothers to try Vinci with a money back guarantee if no benefit and is attributed to Cook & Sherman druggists in Washington Iowa.
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Vinci
Durand
Mich
Cook & Sherman
Droggista
Washington
Iowa
Uncle Walt the Port Philosopher Clock Tale
A humorous reminiscence about a clock loving clerk named Walt who adores watching a smooth clockwork pendulum and striking chimes. The boss orders him out for daydreaming away from sales duties, pushing him into the street as the clock’s allure clashes with work. The piece notes clocks fascination yet cautions clerks against lingering too long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
St. Paul
Big Cheese on Exhibition in Chicago at National Dairy Show
The National Dairy show opens in Chicago with a two ton Wisconsin cheese as the centerpiece. Weighing about two tons and built from 40000 pounds of milk, the cheese required an army of milkers and a dozen makers. After the show it heads to New York for display before sale.
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Chicago
Coliseum
Wisconsin
New York
Limburger
Germany
Daily Show
American Creatorty Butter Manufacturers’ Association
American Dairy Farmers’ Association
American Jersey Cattle Club
Averican Guernsey Cattle Club
Ayrshire Breeders’ Association
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
International Milk Dealers’ Association
National Dairy Union
Official
Dairy Instructors’ Association
Central Supply Association
National Creamery Butter Makers’ Association
Girl May Lose Her Eyesight After Attempted Suicide
In Greencastle Indiana Edna Wallace of Milton attempted death by alcohol after not being chosen by a DePauw sorority. She is confined to her room with potential complications threatening her sight. Doctors report registry of visit and parents have been notified. Authorities expect the family to travel to Greencastle.
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Greencastle Ind
Qet
Edna Wallace
Milton, Ind
Roosevelt makes three addresses and tour plans
Oct 20 report from Oyster Bay states Colonel Roosevelt will visit Massachusetts New Hampshire and Oyster Bay while Teddy Roosevelt gives three addresses and receives no visitors at Sagamore Hill.
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Oyster Bay
Potato harvest shifts as Westville area closes schools
In Laporte Indiana on October 20 pupils were dismissed as New Frorham township and Westville areas mobilized to harvest a vast potato crop. The region this year sends thousands of bushels to markets in Chicago and Indianapolis, boosting local potato prominence.
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Laporte
Ind
New Frorham Township
Westville
Chicago
Indiaapolis
Franklin Philosophy. Since thou art not sure of a min ute
A compact editorial note quotes Benjamin Franklin on caution with time and a playful admonition about not wasting hours. The line emphasizes prudent use of moments and thoughtful reflection.
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Franklin
Closing Out Sale at the Old Wooley Farm Near Washington
Howard L McClarery and Chas Brown auctioneers announce a public sale on October 26 1910 at 11 a.m. at the residence one mile northeast of Washington near the Button Factory. Sale includes mares colts cattle hogs chickens horses gear farm equipment household items and hay with cash or 7 percent interest terms. Lunch by Pleasant Plains Missionary ladies.
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Washington
Button Factory
Wooley
Peek Bros
Timothy Hay
Peter Schuttler
Pleasant Plains
Sugar planting offer to Gulf Coast farmers promises quick profits
Hundreds of city men are urged to settle along the Gulf Coast to grow sugar and other crops. The ad claims yields of up to sixty tons per acre at $3.45 a ton and says land can be bought cheaply, cleared fast, and return investment and profit within a year. It asserts local mills will buy cane at New Orleans prices and highlights mild climate, schools, hotels, and easy access to rail routes.
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New Orleans
Gulf of Mexico
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Brighton
Office
Lowa Gas & Electric Co
Model Grocery
Journal
Main St
Walt
Estayv
Iis
Teddy
Massachu
Setts and
New Hampshire
SOL Rich & Company
Rhodes
Howard L. McClaerery
Chas, Brown
J. B. Crayne
Gulf Coast
Landseekers
Kansas City
Frisco
A. Hilton
Brisco
Busines
Texas
Burton D. Hurd
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