The first commercial cigarettes were made in 1865 by Washington Duke on his 300-acre farm in Raleigh, North Carolina. HIs hand-rolled cigarettes were sold to soldiers at the end of the Civil War.
It was not until James Bonsack invented the cigarette-making machine in 1881 that cigarette smoking became widespread.
KIWA Marketplace for Sept. 13
For Sale:
Wood flatbed with 16 x 18 running gears. The car tires are in average condition and it is located in Worthington, MN. Asking for $250. 507-360-0654
Multiple items for sale: Hanes women’s briefs Size 10 and they come in an 8-pack; two queen size mattress toppers; three iconic PC hair driers; Parimi Grilling Double Burger Press and Cheese melting dome; Nizoni Cool mist portable humidifier; Nizoni roller; two Journeyman insulated bags; two Belle Russo backpacks; a Journeyman duffle bag and Journeyman small cooker. All these items are brand new and $5 a piece. For more information, or to buy any of these items please call 712-631-0898
Dressed rabbits. They are frozen and are $3 a pound. 261-3698 and they are located in Alton.
8″ slap of siding. It is enough to do a garden shed. It has a diamond coat finish on it and is white in color. Asking for $100. 470-2832
Wanted:
Case IH #656 tractor for an acreage. Can come with, or without a loader but should have a narrow front if possible and have a gas engine. 540-7479
Giveaway:
Farm cats. 605-351-3676 and located in George.
Garage Sale:
A moving sale at the Sheldon City Park Shelter House in Sheldon today and tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Items include: John Wayne collectibles, antiques, furniture, books, puzzles, a camera, lamps, record player, old records, XL men’s and women’s clothing.
Foodie Friday:
It’s International Chocolate Day! Fun fact about chocolate: it is believed to be over 4,000 years old!
Dressed rabbits. They are frozen. Selling for $3 a pound. 261-3698 and located in Alton.
8″ slap siding. It is enough to do a garden shed. Comes with a diamond coat finish on it and it is white in color. Asking for $100. 470-2832
Jars. They come in pints and quarts, along with lids. Also for sale by the same party, a sofa. This party is asking for $50 for that. Call 712-330-7688
14-foot long fishing boat with a 15 HP Johnson. This boat also has a trolling motor. Call 712-729-3637
An entertainment center with glass doors. They are in very good condition. Call 712-729-3637
Wanted:
Case IH #656 tractor for an acreage. It can come with, or without a loader but it should have a narrow front if possible. Should also be a gas engine. 540-7479
Cushman scooters. 1-712-363-0025
Giveaway:
8-foot canopy for a square body Chevy. It is in good shape and it is free. Call 712-461-2059
Lost and Found:
Found: A dog on an acreage on the south end of Sheldon over this past weekend. It is a pit bull mix and is tan in color. It has a collar on it, but it does not have a chip on the collar. If this dog is yours, please call 324-1068
Garage Sale:
A moving sale at the Sheldon City Park Shelter House in Sheldon on Sept. 13th and Sept. 14th. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Items include: John Wayne collectibles, antiques, furniture, books, puzzles, a camera, lamps, record player, old records, XL men’s and women’s clothing.
Knowledge Nugget:
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14-foot long fishing boat. Comes with a 15 HP Johnson and a trolling motor. Asking for $1,400 obo. 712-330-2742
Jars. They come in pints and quarts, and they also come with lids. Also for sale, a sofa. Asking for $50 for that. 712-330-7688
Entertainment center with glass doors. It is in very good condition. Call 712-729-3637
Giveaway:
8-foot canopy for a square body Chevy. It is in good shape and it is free. Call 712-461-2059 to come and get it.
Lost and Found:
Found: A dog on an acreage on the south end of Sheldon over the weekend. It is a pit bull mix and is tan in color. It has a collar on it, but the collar does not have a chip. If this dog is yours, please call 324-1068.
Garage Sale:
A moving sale at the Sheldon City Park Shelter House in Sheldon on Sept. 13th and Sept. 14th. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Items include: John Wayne collectibles, antiques, furniture, books, puzzles, a camera, lamps, record player, old records, XL men’s and women;s clothing.
Knowledge Nugget:
The average U.S. motorist spends 51 hours each year stuck in rush-hour traffic.
KIWA Marketplace for Sept. 10
For Sale:
Top Craftsman tool box. It is 40″ wide and comes with four drawers. Asking for $75. Text 712-461-1741 if you are interested.
Chickens. Both hens and roosters. They are $4 a piece. 712-261-3698 and they are located in Alton.
Black Falken rims for a GM half-ton truck with General brand 305/40/R23 tires. The tires have approximately 40 percent tread. This party is selling for a friend. Pictures can also be made available when you call 712-348-2813
Lost and Found:
A group of cattle has gotten loose two miles east and two miles north of Melvin. It is a rather large group of cattle with reddish and orangish tags. If anyone sees them, please contact the Osceola County Sheriff’s office.
Garage Sale:
A moving sale at the Sheldon City Park Shelter House in Sheldon on Sept. 13th and Sept. 14th. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Items include: John Wayne collectables, antiques, furniture, books, puzzles, a camera, record player, old records, XL men’s and women’s clothing.
Knowledge Nugget:
Approximately 30 percent of people that use dating apps are already married.
KIWA Marketplace for Sept. 9
For Sale:
Chickens. Both hens and roosters. They are $4 a piece. 712-261-3698 and located in Alton.
Black Falken rims for a GM half-ton truck with GM brand 305/40/R23 tires. The tires have approximately 40 percent tread. This party is selling for a friend. Pictures can also be made available when you call 712-348-2813
Lost and Found:
A group of cattle has gotten loose two miles east and two miles north of Melvin. It is a rather large group of cattle with reddish and orangish tags. If anyone sees them, please contact the Osceola County Sheriff’s office.
Garage Sale:
A moving sale at the Sheldon City Park Shelter House in Sheldon on Sept. 13th and Sept. 14th. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Items include: John Wayne collectibles, antiques, furniture, books, puzzles, a camera, lamps, record player, old records, XL men’s and women’s clothing.
Knowledge Nugget:
18 percent of men say the way their lawn looks says a lot about a man, 34 percent say the way their lawn looks says very little about a man, and 48 percent of men say the way their lawn looks says nothing about a man.
KIWA Marketplace for Sept. 6
For Sale:
Printer. It is an Envy 6555E. Must be sold as it does not work for our computer. 887-631-0898
One Heffer and two steers. Semmi-angus cross. They all weigh about 280 pounds. They are all also healthy and fully vaccinated. 712-470-0348
Mission bowfishing bow. It comes with real and four arrows. 470-0985
Foodie Friday:
It’s National Coffee Ice Cream Day!
The combination of coffee and ice cream has swept the world by storm since at least 1919. While gelato and sorbet can be traced as far back as 3,000 B.C., and people have been drinking coffee since at least the 15th century, it took quite some time for coffee-flavored ice cream to come about. It is believed the first coffee flavored ice cream came about some time in the 17th century.
KIWA Marketplace for Sept. 5
For Sale:
Printer. It is an Envoy 6555E. 887-631-0898
One heffer and two steers. Semmi-angus cross. They all weigh about 280 pounds. They are all healthy and fully vaccinated. 712-470-0348
Mission bowfishing bow. Comes with real and four arrows. 470-0985
50″ LG UHD Thin Q. If you are interested in buying it, please call 712-363-2110
Kitchen island. 42″x18″x36″. It is white with butcher block tops. It is like new. Asking for $60 and located in Sheldon. 231-330-7004
Red Samsung washer. It is a front load and is on a stand. It is in good condition and it runs good. 712-541-3782
Giveaway:
UniCover pickup topper. Fits a standard 8-foot bed. It is 71 inches wide and it is in good, solid condition. It is free if you haul it away. Text, or call and leave a message at 712-240-4681
Knowledge Nugget:
Some space experts think there’s a 1-in-1,000 chance that a comet, or asteroid will crash into the Earth in the next century and kill billions of us.
A Tonneau cover for a Ford F1-50. Asking for $200. 605-929-9583
Wooden table and chairs. 720-7397
Case IH #881 Forage Harvester. It is stored inside and is in good shape. Asking for $2,500 obo. 540-7479
Farmall Super M tractor. 441-5041
2005 Cadillac Deville. It has 152,000 miles on it, comes with heated steering wheel, heated seats, sun roof heat and air, plus new tires. Runs great. Call 605-212-4168 and it’s located in Melvin
Men’s Schwinn High Timber bike. It is a 15 speed and is dark red in color. Also for sale, a ladies’ Hussy Superia bike. It is a 15 speed and is blue in color. Both bikes are $65 each. 712-725-6031
Sit to stand desk. Asking for $100 obo; also for sale an entertainment center. Asking for $100 for that. for more information, please call or text 712-470-5472
Two John Deere 15-inch rims; A new Clarke brand drill press; a 245 75R 16-inch tire on a 6-bolt rim; a 5 HP 220 electric motor phone. 712-344-9185
Wanted:
Case IH #1020 20-foot bean head. It is in decent shape. 540-7479
Volkswagen vans from the 50s and 60s. VW also made a flat bed type pickup that I am also looking for. It can be in any condition. Barn, or out in the pasture. I don’t care. I will travel and pay a cash reward of $500 for information that leads to a purchase. 620-910-7257