Remembering Andree Balloon Flight and Polar Tragedy
An 1887 balloon expedition by Major Andree aimed at reaching the north pole by heavier than air travel. The crew vanished after July 13, 1897, with later findings showing starvation and death. The piece notes the peril of early polar exploration and reflects on the endurance of those who attempted the impossible. It also mentions a Santo Domingo hurricane causing vast damage and the Red Cross relief efforts.
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Major Andree
Andree
Andre
Dane's Island
Spitzenburgen
North Pole
Yoon
Red Cross
Santo Domingo
Veten Misused In English Lessons Cited In Ombudsman Note
A historic note discusses misuse of words and pronunciations in daily English lessons. It criticizes misspellings and incorrect term usage, referencing a tribute paid by Judge Smith and urging careful word choice and clear enunciation in teaching.
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Day
Harvest Home At Lexington Sept 11
The annual Harvest Home will be held at Lexington Thursday September 11. A fried chicken dinner starts at 11 o'clock with a bazaar display stand. Mrs May Oldfield secretary says the event promises to be the usual big affair with prizes for cakes bread butter jelly cabbage pumpkin potatoes apples squash corn poultry and canning entries. After judging articles will be sold.
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Lexington
May Oldfield
D. F. Macon
Early Newspaper Ads Across Eras and Regions
Advertising has evolved from early picture notices to themed promotions across ages. The record notes ancient Egyptian practice and the use of ads in medieval markets with an earliest German example cited.
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Germany
Grades in Intelligence Report Amid Public Address
An unclear address by Edward E. Free of New York highlights claims that certain tests measure the nation’s intellect. The speech references the American Society of Media and mentions technic concerns in testing and evaluation.
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Edward E. Free
New Yorke
American Society of Media
Community notes from Columbus Junction region stir civic details
Local column reports on parish life and visits. Lincoln, Ono, and nearby families are mentioned along with relocations and social events. Indictments are listed by the Louisa county grand jury, including names such as Joe Boyd and Alfred Taylor.
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Columbus Junction
Sent
Burlington
Badia Park
Mir
Ks. C
Darrow
Peete
Herman Deinall
Dona Lore Harriet
Kmoe
Ladies Aid Society
Sin
George Pe Witeer
Albert Thurston
Coat Genset
Bernie Oa
Asia Damier
A. Rrwaion
We A
S.A
Joe Boyd
Alfrey Taylor
Fredonia
Fosse
From Ads to Odd Phrases in Early Print
A fragmented OCR line shows a country gentleman touting advertisements for "boa tonstrictor, healths" and noting they can be seen by writing, likening himself to another who offers to read "roars, of taughtee" post, illustrating garbled text cues in the era.
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Genteman
Healths
Taughtee” Post
Morality Its Own Reward in Howe’s Monthly Quote
A brief monthisesque reflection notes that people misunderstand morality as mere religious recommendation. The author argues morality has value beyond external motives, suggesting intrinsic worth and personal virtue as the true reward. This compact meditation frames ethics as self-contained and desirable.
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E. W Howe
Under Another Name Hassion and prejudice govern the m
A fragment title hints at themes of bias and social labels. The text appears distorted, but suggests critique of prejudice shaping identity and reason rather than objective merit. Further readable content is needed for a precise summary.
Public Taste Criticized By A Rare Quote
A historical note cites a controversial remark on public taste attributed to Robert Louis, reflecting skepticism about popular judgment and cultural influence. The phrasing hints at a broader critique of mass opinion and artistic standards in a period context.
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Igmatisu
Robert Louis
Advertising, Life, and a Circus Tale in by the Way
In a chatty piece, the column highlights varied, odd obsessions with brands and advertising, noting smokers in patterns from steady to experimental. It then shifts to a circus anecdote about Pollok Wallace, a musician unhappy with the troupe’s old music and laboring under faux glamour, ultimately deciding to leave after a few days of culture shock.
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Washington
Pollok Wallace
Sircus
Pollok
Cirous
Moody
Keota Parish School Opens Amid Small Enrollment News
Keota reports Belonging to St Mary's Immaculate Conception parish opens with 3 in junior enrollment and 21 in high school, under Superior Sr M Augustine. Faculty includes SF M Honore Sr M Monica Sr M Huberte and Sr M Jean Ann. A Singmaster is bedbound after a broken ankle from a fall on Wednesday. A family dinner at William Nelson home marked Frank Pringle's birthday with guests from Washington, Manhattan, and Scranton visiting Vincent Greenwood and Nelson clans. The group attended Mrs James Ry's uncle G B Mcdonald funeral in Scranton before returning via Eldora. McDonald died in Des Moines auto crash.
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William Nelson
Samuel Vincent
Sterling Kansas
Vincent
Floyd Ratts
Ratts
Manhattan
Kansas
Mix. Ratts
Greenwood
Nelson
Jamesy
Mra
St. Louis
Scranton
Iowa
James Ry
G. B. Mcdonald
Eldora
McDonald
Des Moines
Harry Pulver
Wisconsin
George Mayer
Sally
A. D. Stewart
Bobby
Pucky
Frank
ABE MARTIN Riffs on Smoke and Economy
Tell Binksley quotes Abe Martin lamenting folks who smoke cigars and complain about cuts, recalling the past and joking about fiscal anxieties in a rustic Nickerson tone. The column captures humor and social critique with regional color and dated slang.
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Niagary Falls
Tell Binksley
Why Change Text Books by Sept J H Peet
A historical school column argues for updating textbooks, noting costs and policy in Washington schools, with past changes in readers, arithmetic, spellers, and geography. It cites rural and city text changes and mentions local sample families and visitors amid the broader discussion.
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J. H. Peet
Washington School
Thes
Iowa rifle expert wins national prize
Camp Perry reports Vere Hamer of Primghar Iowa won the national small bore rifle title after a tight contest at the National Championship meet. Eric Johnson of New Haven Connecticut tied with 1073 but Hamer won on higher long-range scores. Thurman Randle of Fort Worth Texas finished third with 1070.
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Camp Perry
Vere Hamer
Primghar
Eric Johnson
New Maven
Conn
Hamer
Light on the Subject Barber Fire Incident
Two boys watched a barber inside the shop singe a customer's hair as a light flickered. One boy whispered a warning while the other pursued a quirky chase, hinting at a broader restlessness in the scene.
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