Lakes to Gulf Canal Favored as Proper Project
Washington lawmakers push study of feasible routes from Lake Erie to Lake Michigan and a link from the Ohio River near Pittsburgh to Lake Erie. The Rivers and Harbors bill directs the Waterways Commission to evaluate viability, with local areas bearing investigation costs for the Ohio to Lake Erie leg. A broader plan links Lake Erie to Chesapeake Bay could also be studied, and two years are allotted for investigations.
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Congress
Senate
National Waterways Commission
Lake Erie
Fort Wayne
Lake Michigan
Ohio River
Pittsburg
Anacostia River
National Capital
Chesapeake Bay
Cal
Waterways Commissions
Merch
Engineer Corps of
Army
Sront Lakes
Douawa
Lakes-O-Theeule
Iowa News Roundup Touches Many Local Events
James A. Cooley named mail carrier at Albia. B F Cottrell burned in Boone explosion. J B Downer dies at 70 in Lewis. Mechanicsville plans a mausoleum for Rose Hill Cemetery. Keystone horse accident fatally injures Clifford Welker. Milo Weeds injured in runaway. Armstrong named Colorado Indian school teacher. Afton to vote on ice water works electric light. Mrs Katherine Happs dies after stair accident in Keoknic. Andrew Johnson loses sight after horse switch. B B Warren, pioneer creamery man, dies at Aurora. US senators from Town oppose higher magazine postage. Lincoln Akers family dinner fire destroys house at Brayton. Henry Leonard wins corn junior class at Elkader. Andrew Buckley dies at 66 in Clin ton. German Reformed church funds missionary work in Monticello. Cory wedding anniversary celebrated at Tama. Marshall county records 61 divorces and 335 marriages in 1910. Four electric locomotives to serve Port Dodge Des Moines and Southern. George Hershey found guilty in Rockwell City of killing brother in law. life imprisonment. Valley Junction remains wet per Polk county canvass. Des Moines saloon petition shows 8200 names. 6100 needed. William Dingman, 84, dies after wife’s death. double funeral. Truro union services yield 100+ conversions. J C C Parker dies after auto accident in Moline. Davenport cops rule driver blameless. List of pensions granted to Iowa residents. Perry public building site selected near Wasford Street. Vendors Tong Long Lane and Lane named. price 7000. Benjamin Simmons dies at 80.
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James A. Cooley
Albla
B. F. Cottrell
Boone
J.B. Downer
Lews
Mascatlie
Mechanicsville
Rose III
Hare
Keystone
Cuufford Welker
Charles City
Milo Weeds
Ranaway
Town City
Poater J. Armstrong
Martley
Heen
Colorado
Keoknic
Andrew Johnson
Slater
B. B. Warren
Aurora
United States
Lincoln Akers
Brayton
Henry Leonard
Elkader
Andrew Buckley
Clinton
Ness
Gettleman
Wheatland
German Reformed Church
Monticello
William Cory
William Anthony
Valley Junction
Polk ‘County Board of Supervisors
Wets
Des Moines
William FH
Dingman
United Brethren Church
Truro
Hoy C. Helfenstein
Christian Church
C. K. Gorkhill
Methodist Church
Wasford Breet
Third
Tong
Venison as a national food program proposed by Jim Wilson
Jim Wilson of the Department of Agriculture advocates a venison program to make venison affordable for all citizens. He urges farmers to raise deer, elk, or antelope on otherwise valueless land under reasonable regulation, arguing game propagation is as legitimate as cattle farming. The proposal notes superior venison from young antelope and domesticable potential, while warning elk numbers are decreasing without preservation efforts.
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Ie Jim Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Europe
North America
Washington Social Barons and a Turkish Night
A Parisian style baroness in Washington declares American men hold the social trump cards. She scoffs at Turkish plans and predicts a shift in social power abroad, noting Washington hosts fear a night with proper invitations and a confident hostess. Her departure is marked by mixed admiration and gossip among debutantes and debtantes.
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Washington
Turkey
Constantinople
Baroness Blank
Caronass
Call for stricter immigration controls and better oversight
A critical view argues the United States must tighten immigration barriers to protect against perceived burdens. It cites oversaturation and safety concerns, urging stronger espionage and stricter limits while endorsing selective, supervised entry.
Rebecca in Ivanhoe Inspired by Miss Rebecca Chatz of Philadelphia
The Rebecca in Scott's Ivanhoe traces to Miss Rebecca Chatz of Philadelphia. Washington Irving praised the scene for its Judaic steadfastness and helped shape one of Scott's finest characters. The piece links preaching to performative practice and notes how delays create duties' difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Rebecca
Rebecca Chatz
Philadelphia
Washington Irving
A Fairly Wet World and Other Tales of Science
A collection of curious measurements and odd notes on oceans and flow, plus a testimonial for Resinol Ointment for poison ivy eruptions. It also touches on cheap fuel ideas, slang, and a brief England school age controversy with early medieval roots.
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Jno
H. Kohl, Benton, Kan
Puccini Reflects on Early Success and Recognition
Signor Puccini, famed worldwide for his operas, spoke in New York about his early achievements. He said luck played a role and that recognition often follows one’s later work, noting how life and career paths shape appreciation for his art.
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Signor Puccini
Italan
New York
Lcky
Reesei
Hays
Afflictions and health lore in early advertisements
A collage of 19th century ad style lines touting health products like Garfield Tea for liver care and natural laxatives, alongside moral snippets from Phillips Brooks and a Georgia preacher’s petition. Mentions of fire safety, quenching lamps, and a humorous exchange about Tam with Jewett appear between promotional and editorial blurbs.
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Sullivan & Momaron
LAW
Algona
Uey
Lota
L. Bonaroy
Altorney
Mca
Algona State Bank
Diceineor Harnetox
Dickinson
Attorneys AT Law
Lowa
VM Gavenarra
Wesson d
Im Baics
Alwona
Wre
Acd
Healdonde
J. Kuyery
J. Burokow
Oretzmeyer
Cope
Blu
Eorth
Odics
Margaret B. Coles
Dutton & Soranson
A. Bator
M.D
Hoos No
Airoun
Jaws
Afice
Eest
Armory
Mores
C. Hartman
Auocemorto
Gey
Urear Paine
Lowe
Bibt
Towa
A. Glasier
Aigune
Thssman
Iowa
Devereaux
Langdon & Long
R. Kain
Lown, Offce
John Galbraith
Bayers
Alguca
B. Ingham
Bill
Carischilles
Lewis A. Smith
Kossuth County State Bank
Algona, Iowa
Capital
Ww. BH. Inguar
J. G. Smith
Barney Togham
T. Chiinchillos
Lewia H. Brith
J. W. Wadsworth
Harael Dorine
Way
KE. Fanceson
Ooneen
G&a, Patnex, Dsabler
Drrosirong
Wm. X
Pergeson
Palmer
Dicking
Firet National Baok Paya
Algonainte Bank
D. Clarka
Cl Chabb
Dinutey
Ant
Kossuth
Board OF Directors
Clarl
C. Oh Grube
Geo. 1
Galbraith
Myron Sohene
GE. Chabb
Mt. C. Adams
the County Savings Bank
Capitan
Solls Crash
Mezotors, & iSiiaien, Iva A, A
Ners. Savings. Bank
Sexton, Owa
Ite
Pras. L
Krante
VoPresse
Ei Benschoter Dickinson
Sanal
Lake Machigas
State News
Benjamin’ Simmons
Sam
Els Island
Jof Pribous
Cormeling
Vi Collins
South Texas
Robinson
R. V. Pierce
Main Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic
Indian
Arctic
Antarctic
Pacific
Niagara
Mark Twain
England
King's School
Rochester
Canterbury
Justus
San of
Augustine
St. Peter's
York
Garfield
Phillips Brooks
le Hewitt
Tam
Jewett
Georgia
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