Portland and Willamette Valley Journey 1908
Pacific Coast Cities reporter describes a train trip from Ackley to Portland and Salem. The narrative paints Portland’s climate, growth, and rough wooden architecture, compares precipitation and temperatures with Indianapolis and Chicago, notes Vancouver and Salem, and extols Willamette Valley farming, irrigation needs, and Hood River apples.
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Asntiand
Ore
Deesth
Ackley World Oo
Hoatington
Portland
Funtington i
Wolser
Otty
Baker City
Limita
Orégon Ling
Union
Ga Grande
Pendleton
Tamall
Grardpool
fUmadilla
Dita
Columbia
Umatilla
Columbia River
Dalles
Quacades
Nytte
Cig
Fortisad
Willamette Tiver
Order Eastern Star Lodge Charter Planned in Eldora
The Order of the Eastern Star plans a lodge in Eldora as wives and daughters of Masons sign to become charter members totaling twenty one. Worthy Matron Men Ward will inaugurate the lodge Monday afternoon as part of a broader statement on county finances showing tax funds in solid condition with specified balances across funds.
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Order of the Western Star
Eldora
Wasters Star
Insane
Iowa Seems Ideal Climate For Jace Whiteside
Jace Whiteside reports from California and praises Iowa as appealing year round. He notes blooming flowers and roses, and argues Iowa offers more healthful air and invigorating climate, despite remaining a consideration of possible farming ties.
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Jace Whiteside
California
Janes
Iowa
Monphere
Mardin Grand Jurors Named for 1907
Grand jurors for 1907 were drawn listing J H Shriver Alden D H Hodson Quncord W J Murray Eldora G W Jones Sherman E J Upton Eldora L Clark Pleasant A J Miller Union Henry Thielke Evna G G Maralem Tipton Fayette Holmes Aar dit I N Ruddick Providenze Otto Wilts Clay.
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J.H. Shriver
Alden
D.H. Hodson
Quncord
W. J. Murray
Eldora City
G. W. Jones
Sherman
E. J. Upton
Eldora
L. Clark
Pleasant
A. J. Miller
Union
Henry Thielke
Evna
G. G. Maraleman
Tipton
Fayette Holmes
Aardit
I. N. Ruddick
Providenze
Otto Wilts
Clay
Geneva News Roundup Full of Local Moves and Mishap
Henry Griffin returns from North Dakota after seasonal work. Ernest Clock also comes home from North Dakota for a few months. Jesse Harner travels to Windom Kansas to visit relatives for about three weeks. A local O K Club social for young men was a standout event. Glen A. Stoddard visits from Mt. Vernon for holiday time with family and school notes. Frank Soakup fell on ice injuring his forearm. Poultry show participants list includes Elignburger Cloow Noblee Clock Mater Waddington and Tiga. Genevan birds promising a strong Hampton poultry show with birds from outside Gouatios expected.
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Jeneva
Geneva
Henry Griffin
North Dakota
Hia
Ernest Clock
Jesse Harner
Windom
Kan
Shep Horner
O. K
Saleh
Glen A. Stoddard
Mt. Veroon
Tle Fatherag
Frank Soakup
Hampton
Noblee
K. B. Clock
John Mater
Waddington
Tiga
Trevery
Mail Order House Sues Over Retail Association Boycott
Montgomery Ward & Co of Chicago filed suit in a federal court against the South Dakota Retail News Association seeking an injunction to stop a boycott that allegedly blocked the company from purchasing from manufacturers and wholesalers. Hearing set for January 3.
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Montgomery, Ward & Company
Chicago
South Dakota
Newlera
Maton
T Manufcturers
Lubbara
Holiday Decor Brightens St Paul Stores in Winter City
Buily in Twin Cities G F P Althouse returns from St Paul trip noting festive displays in retail shops. Santa Claus goods vary in color with electric lights and ornaments. Mention of Minnesota capital, winter blog, and state legislature in Saint Paul amid new state capital building plans.
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G. FP
Althouse
St. Paul Minn
Alty
North Star
Iowa
Sir. Paul
Miegeapolle
Hardin County Fair Dates and Organizing Details
The Hardin Fair Association announces the 1907 fair with adult admission tents. children and teams pay 25 cents. Purses total 800 dollars for several races. Committees named for supervision include I. Bleck, G. W. Jaynex, Leo Marke, and Geo. Jonve, with Lydia Martin and Julia Scurry handling exhibits. Executive panel lists R. B. Lyck, Sasmitehy A. 8, Martin, and G. W. Harris. Ground committee features Bowen, L. S. Marka, Sugmiteh, O. M. Goodyear, and M. Quinby. Also notes rail interest: Ira Knanp, Mason City, and associates bought control of Quaville & Western railroad near Danville to Exeter, Mo.
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Hardin County Agricultural
Eldora
Dolete
Buldars
Supte
I. Blek
G. W. Jayne
O. M. Goodyear
M. Quinby
Hampton
Ira Knanp
Mason City
Quaville & Western Railroad
Danville
Exeter
Irisco
Fort Dodge considers gas cost inquiry and local notices
City council appoints a committee to study gas production costs and a gas company agrees to cut prices in January. Also reported are local anecdotes: Sadie Blaot visiting, Martin DaNeui buying a bronco, Geerdes at work, cattle purchases, Bebe Meyer visiting relatives, hog sorting mishaps, Brewer Bros buy a four bole sandwich, shelling crops totals from Geo Steen and P Reckhoff, Mrs Meyer’s ankle injury, a pocket book found with $19.80 and returned, and a man showing honesty with cash in hand.
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Fort Dodge
Jeruary
Uqueltssues
Sadie Blaot
Magoo City
Martin DaNeui
Meessen & Miller
Enrp Geerdes
Spliier
Bebe Meyer
H. Lindaman Feln
Ble Farm
Tragic Christmas Eve Suicide Identified by Note Found
A young woman age 22 to 28 committed suicide by hanging from a bridge after writing a lead pencil note directing her body be burned with kerosene. She was seen alone on Christmas Eve in the city and was dressed in a blue skirt white polka dot blouse and green plush hat. Authorities found no identification and the coroner’s report will take time to arrive.
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Henry Hembd
Condluslot
Olulock
D. Braunley
Boon
James Whiteside
Victor Kachelhoffer
Humke
Alifaga
Christmas Weather Record and Butter Price Report
A 19th century weather record for Christmas Day shows temperatures ranging from 14 degrees below to 50 degrees above zero with only trace rain or snow. The note also references New York price references for butter and eggs with traders selling butter at 80 cents and eggs at 46 cents, suggesting local price coordination by grocers.
Enterprivs Absorbed by Woods & Co. of Ledger Fame
The Midora Enterprige was bought by Woods & Co publisher of the Ledger from GC. Sargent who gave up his lease of the plant. The purchase ends the paper as a viable city daily, with the Enterprise long a dead letter and its “influence” now gone.
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Enterprivs
Midora
Commercial Man Of Duty Holiday At Waterloo Hotel
Holiday calm at Waterloo hotels with few names on registers. One hotel shows eight names, others two to four visits. a note on a barb wire fence inventor who died aged over ninety and profited from royalties. Readers urged to sign items for authenticity. unsigned notes to wastebasket.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Tribune
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