Ann Webb and the Well of Hidden Riches
A farm girl named Ann with dead parents and aging grandparents befriends Charlotte Webb after saving a rider from a frightened horse. An arm injury leads to care from the Webb family, who later offer to fund her farm. Ann declines to leave her guardians and, after mortgage challenges and a peculiar spring well, learns of wealth tied to the well’s water. Mr. Webb pays off the mortgage and offers a chance for wealth through the land.
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Ann
Aaid
Mr. Webb
Abn
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
New York City
Billy Pig
Dancer Warns of Russia’s Dangers as War Looms
Voris Fridkin manager of a Moscow ballet company at Electric Park says Russian consul may recall performers to face Austria. He warns buyers in Russia to praise the government to avoid jail while praising military prospects and Russia’s chances in the war.
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Voris Fridkin
Electric Park
Una
Chicago
Fridkin
Ygar's
Russia
Mr. Fridkin
Europe
Strength of will and misused self deception
The piece argues most people mislabel stubborn desire as willpower. It cites a man claiming a strong will after resisting friends, yet his refusal lacks reason and future benefit. It warns against confusing backbone with willpower, recalling Brontë family tales to show passion should not be mistaken for true resolve.
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Charlotte
Patrick Bronte
Glaas
Paige
Linden News Roundup From Linden Area
Linden, Aug 1. Fred Ganske of Sumner visited his brother Hernan and family at 169 Dearborn avenue. Mrs. P. A. Hillstead and baby are improving. W. OF. Fink returned from Minneapolis on business. Mrs. Frank Perry remains ill but improving. Leolowe’s baby boy shows slight recovery after a week of sickness. F. Robertson is laid up with a broken collarbone and dislocated shoulder blade from a July 23 fall. Rev. Earle Baker addressed a gathering in Brandon. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Burgess are mumping in Crumrige’s woods. T. N. B. club members spent the day with Mrs. Cedar Falls trip noted.
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Linden
Fred Ganske
Sumner
Hernan
Dearborn Avenue
P. A. Hillstead
W. OF. Fink
Minneapolis
Frank Perry
Leolowe
F. &. Robertson
Earle Baker
Brandon
A. B. Burgess
Crumrige’s Woods
Cedar Falls
Pleasant Day Picnic and Local Visit Notes
W G Court enjoyed a pleasant day with a lawn picnic supper. The next meeting will be at Mrs Fannie Griffiths home. Ethel Montgomery was ill but improving. Ed Hunt from Chicago visited Mr C A Hunt. Mrs J W Ireland recovering well after gall stone operation. Mrs Carl Hills also recovering from an operation. Mrs Lennox of North English visiting her mother Mrs W B Porter, returning Monday. Mrs P A Marble sick early week but improving. Isaac Davis visited Independence on Tuesday. Mrs Geo La Tier recovering from a painful injury. La Tier's finger injury improving but abscess on bone causes pain. Waterloo Evening Courier and Reporter ad promises best results.
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Ann
Charlotte Webb
Charlotte
W. G. Court
Fannie Griffith
Ethel Montgomery
E. J. Hunt
Chicago
Mr. Hunt
C. A. Hunt
J. W. Ireland
Carl Hills
Lennox
North English
W. B. Porter
P. A. Marble
Isaac Davis
Independence
Geo la Tier
Mr. la Tier
Market Day Draws Waterloo Crowd With Bumper Produce
Thousands visited the Waterloo public market today with 120 loads of produce, the liveliest market day of the season. Wagons lined the lot and adjacent streets were crowded with autos. Live poultry, corn, potatoes, butter and eggs sold well. no change in prices noted. Recent rain and cool weather boosted garden produce.
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Waterloo
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