Youngest Civil War drummer boy hailed from Iowa
A Rush for Byam as the youngest Civil War veteran claim is upheld. C P Byam, born in Dodge and later of Seattle, enlisted at nine years ten months in 1862 with Company D 24th Iowa. He served about a year before discharge for ill health, prompting Dodge to claim him as its home of enlistment and pride in the war’s youthful ranks.
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C. P. Byam
Seattle
Dodge
the Register and Leader
Byam
Lawa
Union
Sumter
Kossuth
Lincoln
Ft. Dodge
Soldier Captain Neal and Iowa law clash in Davenport letter
Warren Gammon recalls a Civil War era event where Captain Charles Neal sought to enforce Iowa law in Davenport, facing a hostile crowd that drove him from his home. The Des Moines capital letters the dangers to living soldiers and calls for respect for law, ending with a plea for patriotism over memorial bouquets.
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Warren Gammon
52Nd
Illinois Infantry
Des Moines
Davenport
Washington
Grand Review
Charles Neal
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol Building
Neal
Iowa
Woodland Cemetery
Trains Detained On Side Tracks To Meet Sleep Law
Two freight trains from Waterloo to Ft. Dodge were held on side tracks for ten hours last week near Webster City and Highview. Crews, who had completed sixteen hours on duty without sleep, were kept off the road to avoid liability in case of accident under a law passed by the last Congress. The measure requires crews to sleep after long runs.
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Waterloo
Ft. Dodge
Webster City
Highview
Bargain Line for Tall Men Thrifted Wool Suits Featured
An advertisement highlights 50 lengths for tall men with a price emphasis on 15 dollars as the big line while noting 12 and 10 dollar options still offer all wool fabrics, new styles, and guaranteed wear.
Notice of Property Redemption for W O Danson
On December 5, 194, in Iowa, the southwest quarter of Section 12, Township 10, Range 28, was sold to W O Danson as holder of the purchase certificate. Redemption ends in ninety days. a deed will be issued by the county treasurer if redemption is not made.
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District Court
Kossuth
Herman Ditner
District Court of Town
Couré Lingusé
Call
Algona
Iowa
Laws
Jo H. Quinny
Assuth
W. O. Danson
W.O. Danson
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Algona Rendering Works
Piareet
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