Iowa Old Press
Sheldon Mail
Sheldon, O'Brien co. Iowa
October 1, 1875
Bert Willits and Charley Pumphrey, two jolly boys from the county
seat called this week.
Our enterprising hotel man, T.W. Johnson, has secured the
services of a first class negro male cook. His patrons throw up
their hats and shout, "Go to Johnson's for anything and
everthing calculated to tickle the palet and you will get it
served in good style."
[transcribed by S.F., Sept. 2005]