Confederate Raider Morgan Reaches Farthest North in Civil War
Elmo Scott Watson recounts John H. Morgan’s 1863 raid from Nashville across the Cumberland into Indiana. His 1500 men seized steam boats, fought Union forces, burned supply lines, and evaded 25,000 Federals before surrender near Lisbon. A monument marks July 26, 1963, at the farthest northern point.
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Corydon
Salem
Ohio
Cincinnati
Camp Shady
Lisbon
George W. Rue
Western
Union
Oregon Missionary's 3000 Mile Ride to Save Work
Marcus Whitman, a physician turned missionary, rode 3000 miles from Oregon to Boston with Asa Lovejoy after learning his mission would be abandoned. They faced hostile Indians, lost routes, near starvation, and Whitman nearly drowned crossing the Colorado River. He reached Boston March 30 and persuaded the mission board to continue in Oregon.
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Marcus Whitman
Oregon
Boston
Whitman
Asa Lovejoy
Board of Missions
Western Newspaper Union
Lane Captor of a Town Racy
Richard son, a quiet-speaking Missourian who left the U.S. 30 years ago to join revolutions in Latin America, captured Managua, Nicaragua after outsmarting federal soldiers. He posed as a messenger, bluffing to surrender troops and seize their weapons, letting him disarm the city jail and take control without bloodshed.
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Lane
Richardson
Missouri
Managua
Nicaragua
Granada
Mana
Fourth of July travel urged to stay safe on roads
The National Safety Council warns about July traffic dangers after a previous year when thousands were killed and injured. The article urges caution for holiday travel and offers a blunt end line advising readers to stay off the roads and stay alive during the Fourth of July period.
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Moun
National Safety Council
Property transfers and sheriff sale details in Akron area
Abraham Adams to Amy Agnes Block 76 Akron $3565.00. Frank Scholer sheriff to W. Anderson undivided one sixth of John Robertson in N44 NW 5.93-46 and undivided one twelfth in SHA 293-48 for $516.33.
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Myrtle Adams
Amy
Agnes
Akron
Frank Scholer
W. Anderson
John Robertson
Bundles for Britain Seeks Six Inch Yarn Squares
Mrs Arkin briefs readers on Bundles for Britain requesting knitted or crocheted yarn squares exactly six inches square as a practical way to repurpose old yarn. The campaign highlights efficient use of materials during wartime.
Knitted Squares For Warm Covers Show Up In Homes
In nearly every household people knit or crochet six inch squares in any color. Use appropriate needles for yarn size and submit to Mrs. Davids on so they can be joined into warm covers for those in need.
RECORD OF SUB-JUNIOR cco TEAM IN FIVE GAMES
Brief note invites recognition of a guest's visit and requests hosts to inform the Register-Tribune. The ad emphasizes hosting duties and offers a Want Ad phone contact for results.
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Cco
Register - Tribune
Akron
Kyen
AAB
Hs O
Small Fenee
D. Osterbuch
M. Anderson
C. Wetzeler
Ed. McCorkell
B. Enoekgon
J. Svenson
Anderson
N. Morehead
Iw. Onnen
HL. Peters
L. Nall
R. Dirks
Akron Iowa school addition bids invite heating and electric work
The Akron Independent School District invites sealed bids by July 22 1941 at 4 00 pm for heating plumbing and electric work on a school building addition to be erected under the Federal Works Progress Administration. Bids read aloud at Akron. specs by J I Reynolds architect with FP A labor details. A 5 percent certified check and 100 percent performance bond required. board may waive informalities or reject all bids.
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Board of Education
Independent School District
Akron
Iowa
J. I. Reynolds
W. E. Mellen
J. F. Reynolds
Eleventh St
Lincoln
Nebraska
Federal Work Projects Administration
Probate Notice for Lars Antinson Will in Plymouth County
The State of Iowa Plymouth County probate notice states that on June 23 1941 a last will of Lars Anfinson deceased was filed in the Clerk of the District Court of Plymouth County. A final proof and hearing is set for July 21 1941 at 10 00 a m at the court to determine probate.
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State of Iowa
Plymouth County
Lars Antinson
Louise J. Becking
Said County
District Court of
Lars Anfinson
Remer
Iowa
Grover Christensen Dies at 56 in Sioux Falls
Beresford, South Dakota resident Grover Christensen died Friday June 18 at Sioux Valley hospital Sioux Falls at age 56 He was a prominent farmer stock riser and large landholder in Beresford served in the South Dakota Legislature 1936 37 director and adjuster for Union County Farmers Mutual Insurance company longtime township treasurer He is survived by his wife and three children and was uncle to Linden Anderson Elk Point and Oliver Anderson Viborg South Dakota This obituary notes a Want Column ad nearby.
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Grover Christensen
Beresford
Akron
Sioux Valley Hospital
Sioux Falls
Christensen
South Dakota
Union County Farmers’ Mutual Insurance
Linden Anderson
Flk Point
Oliver Anderson
Viborg
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Wirth Manifold Book Co
Minneapolis
Register- Tribune
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Rossow Funeral Home
Rossow Ambulance Service
L. K. Burket, Jeweler
W. Harry Christy Funeral Home
W. Harry Christy
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Trimble
A. N. Overbaugh
Hawarden, IA
Luken
Westfield
Mohbiloi
Mobilgas
Farrel Harrington
Westfield, Ia
AERON
Akron Bakery
Akron Ia
Spink
S. D
Elk Point
Brule
Union County
John Lawrence
Betsy Lawrence
Betsey Lawrence
James G. Murray
W. A. Horton
Want
LeMars Abstract and Title Co
Central Ave
W. LE Mars
Maude Buckley
Mer
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Harley C. Lewison
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Dirks Hardware
Akron, IA
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Sunkist
Pork & Beans
van Camp’s
Royal Crown Cola
Swift
Blauer’s Market
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