First Voyage Letters From Louis Still Aboard Dixie
Louis Still, a former Algona boy, writes from the U S ship Dixie about his first voyage. He describes transit from Norfolk to Monte Christo, Cape Hatteras sighting, San Domingo and Porta Plata, colon to Panama, then Cuba, Monte Christo, St Thomas, and Warjoan practicing six inch gun target shooting. Dated May 21, 1905.
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Louis Still
U. S
Tam
Norfolk
Virginia
Com
Dillingham
Haupton Roads
Monte Christo
Newport News
Cape Hatteras
Weyl
San Salvador
Minneapolis
States
Detroit
Porta Plata
San Domingo
Colon
St. Thomas
Warjoan
P. R
Louis Straw
Marriage of Dr Cretzmeyer and Miss G Lowe at Osceola
The couple wed last Monday with announcements reaching friends on Tuesday. They plan to reside in Algona after July 15 and may entertain beforehand. The bride formerly trimmed at Taylor's millinery and is well regarded. the groom, a physician, is praised for securing a fine life partner. A humorous sign awaits them at the Bushnell house site.
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Dr. Cretzmeyer
Mathe G. Lowe
Osceola
Algona
Taylor’s
Bushnell House
Home of the New Bride and Groom Signaled by Tree
A brief, affectionate note describes a couple’s new home as a celebration of their marriage. A single tree in front of the house stands as a visible sign of their union and happiness.
Mysterious patron disappears after jeweler and meeting
A peculiar man visited two shops on Tuesday. He had a crystal placed in his watch by Jeweler Mcgorden and bought engraved spoons but did not confirm initials. He then left, prompting a vanished promoter at the Phoenix after a failed business men meeting and a $2 unpaid board bill.
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Mcgorden
the Phoenix
Bancroft Register
Anti-Saloon Convention Draws County Attendees
The county anti liquor gathering at the courthouse hall featured Rev A A Marcy presiding and Rev S L Tenney guiding the program. Levi Toothman Burt and Rev C A Tenney led speakers urging stronger enforcement and future prohibition, with Supt I N McCash outlining county league work and a strong push to raise funds, the session closing after a powerful address on "The Sinews of War" that spurred contributions surpassing $500.
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Court House Hall
A. A. Marcy
Burt
S. L. Tenney
America
H. L. Houghton
LaVerne
C. BR. Hutchins
Levi Toothman
Houghton
Luscombe
Wesley
E. G. Bowyer
I. N. McCash
Levi ‘Toothman
C. A. Tenney
C. B. Hutchins
Fred Anderson
C. D. Ward
G. BR. Malone
McCash
Temperance talk at convention and rural delivery protest
Mrs. Kate Annis spoke on Federation of Christian forces and temperance. Mrs. A J Lilly reviewed Iowa temperance legislation history. Session closed with enthusiasm after resolutions. Rural delivery delay due to protest over KR BH Gooddard residency claims. Bert Gooddard asserts facts to the department and expects no trouble in final outcome.
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Federation of Christian Forces
Kate Annis
A. J. Lilly
Iowa
Bancroft Register
No Log Cabin Urged Against Fair Grounds Erection
Old settlers oppose a log cabin on the fair grounds to commemorate early county days. They argue it would lack significance unless tied to a historic event and prefer directing funds to a rest room for tired mothers and children. A few original 1850s cabins remain nearby as landmarks rather than being moved.
Local Decoration Day Orators Highlight Memorial Observance
Reports from Burt Bancroft and Corwith recount Decoration Day ceremonies with strong speeches by T. P. Harrington and Rev Otis Halbert Holmes. Holmes urged living fully while praising veterans, while Barker Vaughan and others offered eloquent tributes. Rain disrupted forenoon plans but graves were decorated and the afternoon program drew a large crowd.
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Vaughan
Bancroft Register
Otis Halbert Holmes
Algona
Corwith
Archibald Lying Low with Bright's Disease in Lind
Mrs. Miner writes from Lind about Archibald in ill health with Bright's disease. He is under care of strangers, with son David in Ritzville not assisting. The letter notes local life in Lind, wheat farming, wages, and the writer's intent to inform Algona people if possible.
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Lind
WaAsiitnxerox
Kossuth
James Archibald
Bright
David Archibald
Ritzville
Adams County
Algona
W. WT
Japanese Varieties at Algona Opera House Tonight
On Thursday evening June 15 at the Algona opera house, D W Robertson Famous Proujectoscope Co of New York City presents marvelous experiments in Japanese magic in a moving picture show. Also featured are Butterfly in colors, Animated Posters, Cowboys and the Indian Attack on the Overland Stage Coach, Great Inauguration Parade from Washington March 4, Great Coal Mine Disaster August, the Monkey and many more. The program includes illustrated songs and other musical attractions. organizers promise the best program of its kind in Algona.
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Algona
D. W. Robertson
Proujectoscope Co
New York City
Washington, D. C
Buffalo fish capture at Spirit Lake sparks shark talk
Estherville Vindicator notes a 70 pound buffalo fish caught at Spirit Lake and jokes that soon a shark capture might be reported. The column reflects local curiosity about large catches in the area.
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Spirit Lake
Estherville
Man Leads Four Brindle Cow East on Sunday Morning
A man was seen guiding four brindle cows heading east last Sunday morning. Destination unknown, but safety questionable if the cow led the way, notes Burt Monitor.
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Burt Monitor
All From Minneapolis Bancroft Ball Players
The Bancroft correspondents note that all their ball players hail from Minneapolis. Rosenberg attended commercial college there, and Countryman Peet and the Wrakes had visited the fair once.
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Bancroft
Minneapolis
Rosenberg
Commercial College
Countryman
Peet
the Wrakes
Bancroft fellows from Belmond and city ties across paths
The Swea City Herald notes Johnson made a three week earlier excursion while Kruse and Anderson passed through going north. Packman reportedly had a letter from that city if not there, and Van Nice is connected to a girl there.
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Johnson
Kruse
Anderson
Packman
van Nice
Bancroft Fellows
Belmond
Swea City Herald
Long Faces at Corwith
Corwith Hustler notes rain dampens spirits as farmers delay corn planting. Streets show many long faces amid flooded fields that resemble lakes, provoking grim jokes about weather and morale.
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Corwith
Water Cure
Wolves Found by Wood Cutter in Des Moines Street Window
James Cummins returning from work in an Indianola road shack found four six week old wolf pups in his cot. He covered the litter with a blanket and captured them. Two pups are now on display in a window on East Fifth street in Des Moines according to the Des Moines News.
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James Cummins
Indianola Road
East Fifth Street
Des Moines
Smallpox Quarantine in Seneca Township Reported
Three Seneca township families are under quarantine for smallpox. One family has five cases, all mild. The Lenton Reporter notes the outbreak remains contained and under local health supervision.
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Seneca Township
Lenton
For Sale Ads From Brown's Wagon and Local Goods
Local catalog style listings advertise items and offers including the Brown band wagon Mrs R M Brown 46tf a Don Almo cigar by Holtzbauer Co 5c seven year farm loans 5 percent B F Onosg Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea 35 scents Tenor Tablets R A Miller Norton screen doors and windows Walker Whiteside cigar a new 5c brand from Holtzbauer Co 46 is Taylor's vanilla ice cream with chopped nuts.
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Holtzbauer & Co
Hollister
R.A. Miller
Walker Whiteside
Rooms for rent during the World's Fair at moderate rates
A.T. Garr advertises well located comfortable furnished rooms for let during the fair. Contact 215 E. 3481 Cor Salmon Portan Gregoni. Phone Hast 3649.
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Kossuth County
A.T. Garr
Cor
Salmon
Port An
Gregoni
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Goddard
Ju. McMahon
McMahon
Baptist Church
Knights of Pythias
Rathbone
T. P. Harrington
Germania Record
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Lind, Washington
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Brown
R. MH. Brown
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Norton
R. E. Brown
West
Woodford, Wheeler & Tompkins
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