The Hermit by the Lake and a Lesson in Kindness
An old hermit lives alone by a lake and endures mischief from local boys. When two boys rescue a drowning companion, the hermit helps and forgives them. The boys repair the painted windows, learn respect, and form a lasting friendship with the hermit, who shares tales of animals and life. Tomorrow’s story The Fortune of the Princess.
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Wero
Jark
Henry
Homer
Jack
Harry
Doctor
Varm
McClure
Hoops and fashion shocks sparked by grandmothers old dress
A long humorous piece recalls 1820 to 1830 dress under Puritan and church scrutiny. It contrasts hoopskirts and lace with modern fashion, noting women's love of finery and extremes, and recounts Madame Johnson as a cautionary tale of wardrobe excess and church backlash.
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Hes
Iowa
Woren
Worren
Madame Johnson
Lovell
Roma
Teowid
ZEMO Advertising Slogans and Claims
An assortment of vintage ads tout ZEMO as a facial after shaving remedy. Claims include instant relief, finishing rough skin, and clearing sores blotches and blackheads. Mentions of product features, pricing, and a retail address appear amid fragmented copy.
Recalled fashions of a bygone era and bridal attire
A memoir excerpt recalls a party jumping into soft sand from a bridge and a girl named Alex being stuck by a nail. It contrasts lace bodices with low cuts and toppish hats, praising modern lightweight undergarments and one piece dresses for modesty and comfort.
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Alex
Erando
Gripp led Girl Makes Record at University Visit
Miss Louise C. Powell a UC graduate visiting Mrs. Mattie Mason. An orphan she earned an education despite a spinal injury requiring an iron brace. She supported herself by magazine subscriptions, earned a bachelor of science with honors, funded a trip to Hawaii and Yellowstone, plans a world tour.
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Louise C. Powell
University of California
Mattie Mason
Franklin
Miss Powell
Hawaii
Yellowstone National Park
Pioneer of Iowa dies at age 87
R T Ward longtime Iowa pioneer who settled in Walls in 1856 died at his daughter’s home north of town at 87. Born in England he came to the United States in 1847 and married Mary Gale in 1844. Surviving children include Mrs Henry Wetzel and Rev A G Ward.
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Iowa Walls
R. T. Ward
Ward
England
Mary Gale
Coal shipments drop in Illinois ad notes Blim and Co
Advertisement cites 848 721 tons of our Illinois coal last year with a contact for Blim and Co at phone 1716. The line hints at a sales pitch or industry figure from a newspaper page.
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Blim & Co
East Fourth Street
Bartlett & McFarlane
Man Rescues Stranded Boy From Passaic River
Harold Rees, seven, sank in the Passaic River between Paterson bridges as Harry Ray Stagg leaped from a coal wagon on West street bridge to save him. Stagg fought the current for a quarter mile holding the unconscious boy, reemerging battered yet alive as onlookers cheered. Both were later rescued from the embankment and saved from the water.
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New York
Passaic River
Weast
Main Street
Paterson
N. J
Harold Rees
Harry Ray Stagg
Graham Avenue
West Street
Stggg
Stagg
Stake
Saloons Closure Sentiments From Des Moines Reaches Ft Madison
Des Moines saloons are reportedly closed as convicts at Ft Madison penitentiary react. W Garren, clerk of the supreme Court, and Seward Castor, a Des Moines inmate, comment on liquor restrictions. Castor praises closures while noting liquor’s role in parole violations and personal hardship.
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Des Moines
Ft. Madison
W. Garren
Supreme Court
Seward Castor
Ats
Caster
Vis
Goman
Jubilant Ver Budd Condition At Waterloo Chamber
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce reports a strong financial year with over $5,000 in treasury and more than $6,500 in first class assets. The group boosted local business and building activity, with officer terms expiring Dec 12 and Paul Davis likely to become president. A lunch was served at the meeting with Fred Nehlsen in charge.
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Treasury
Chamber of Commerce
Waterloo
Hye Iown
Hav
Kingsley
Paul Davis
A. W. Brown
F. L. Northey
C. E. Pickett
J. K. Joder
Tra J. Hoover
F. W. Powers
H. C. Bernbrook
C. O. Lamson
B. L. Johnson
F. F. McElhinney
J. E H. Sedgwick
William Galloway
C. M. Berkley
M. Woods
J. C. Hartman
Lanch
Fred Nehlsen
Waterloo Large No 50 Bazaar and Lunch Rush
The Waterloo Large No 50 Degree of Honor holds a two day bazaar on Friday and Saturday evenings December 5 and 6. A 15 cent noon lunch is served both days from 11 30 until all served with a six o’clock dinner at 25 cents.
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Waterloo
Farmer FACES Assault Charge After Attempted Shooting
Dell Whitmer of Saylorville Iowa files assault with intent to murder charges against former employee Bernard Cushing in Justice of the Peace court. The case stems from an attempted shooting at Whitmer's home in which four shots were fired. Cushing was arrested and jailed on the suspect charge.
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Des Moines
Justice of the Peace Hitz
Dell Whitmer
Saylorville
Bernard Cushing
Whitmer
Cushing
How to Bankrupt the Doctors
A New York physician notes that doctors would be bankrupt if not for women’s thin stockings and thin soled shoes. He urges early treatment of colds to prevent pneumonia and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective, pleasant, and safe for coughs and colds, available from all dealers.
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New York
Orchard visitors attend Stock Show in Chicago
Orchard business men and farmers attended the Chicago Stock Show after Thanksgiving. Named attendees include J. M. Roe H. W. Lack F. E. Crawford and Rob Clark. John Crawford is visiting home folks after years away.
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Chicago
J. M. Roe
H.W. Lack
F. E. Crawford
Rob Clark
John Crawford
Arrivals and Visits Around Osage and Waterloo
Mr and Mrs Orchard visited G A Wright home in Osage Tuesday where Mr Wright is not as well as usual. Mr and Mrs Clapper went to Waterloo Saturday with Mrs Clapper returning Thursday. Mrs F S Artz and Mrs B K R Siefert shopped in Waterloo Monday. Mrs Rob Morence visited in Osage Tuesday and Wednesday. Seluman Ruth Haberkam and Fern Morse were Osage shoppers Tuesday. Alice Haither was in Osage between trains Wednesday. Tom Phillips returned from Minnesota Thursday. Knudson of Osage visited his sister Nellie a few days last week.
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West
Orchard
G. A. Wright
Osage
Wright
Clapper
Waterloo
F. S. Artz
BK. R. Siefert
Rob. Morence
Seluman
Ruth Haberkam
Fern Morse
Osage Schoopers
Alice Haither
Tom Phillips
Minnesota
Knudson
Nellie
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