Death of Mrs Gilbride at home after long illness
Mrs. Thos Gilbride longtime resident of the county died Monday after months of heart trouble. Born Anna Stokes in Ireland July 28 1849 she came to the U S at 14 and later to this county. Survived by seven children two of whom died in infancy W M and J P twin sons Mamie Libbie and Agnes. Funeral Wednesday at 10 a m Catholic church. A kindly pioneer woman loved by family neighbors and friends.
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Gilbride
Thos. Gilbride
Seattle
Anna Stokes
Tiperary
Ireland
C. Breen
Delavan
Wis
Breen
Thomas Gilbride
Fort Dodge
Treasure Under a Stone Near Cresco Farm Deal
Howard county near Cresco is the setting for a tale of hidden wealth as a local driver recalls a Bohemian farmer who recently bought another property and paid in cash. A man offered ten thousand dollars for the farm, sparking a tense negotiation between buyer and seller.
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Howard County
Cresco
John Lamuth
Lamuth
Dreamy duck and political banter in a ragged almanac tone
The piece blends comic asides about Leo's duck and a fantastical dreamer with sharp political jabs targeting Republicans and Democrats alike. It mockingly contrasts Roosevelt and Bryan as potential leaders while lampooning current panic rhetoric and public figures. The writer also notes social events, local gossip, and business chatter, ending with an ad-like nudge about hides and robes.
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Tommy
Leo
Altho
Roosevelt
Bryan
Tom
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