A Trip to the Mountains with Editors and a Descent from Pike's Peak
A group of editors and companions journeyed from Omaha to Belleville and Colorado Springs. They ascend Pike's Peak via cog road, observe seven connected lakes supplying water, and note mild altitude effects including dizziness. The trip includes remarks on Belleville, Kansas, and a local legend about Erin O Keefe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Pike’s Peak
Colorado City
Colorado
Manitou
Pike's Peak
Cog Road
Colorado Springs Commercial Club
Gar
Pike's Peak News
Kansas
Cripple Creek
Zebulon Montgomery Pike
Erin O’keefe
John
Nora O’keefe
O'Keefe
U. S
O’keafe
New York
Chautauqua Notes Highlight Williams Singers and Speakers
The Algona Chautauqua featured the Williams Jubilee Singers delivering four days of pleasing concerts. Byron Pratt spoke on social and reform themes, stressing wages, living costs, and balanced spiritual and social reform, with praise for stimulating ideas and broad fellowship. Frank P. Sadler of Chicago discussed crime trends, while Miss Maud Willis presented plays and humor in hot weather. Governor Hadley of Missouri spoke on politics, railroads, and monetary standards, noting socialist gains and the need for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Byron Pratt
Kossuth
Maud Willis
Gov. Hadley
Missouri
Gov
Hadley
Standard Oil
Chicago
Jaat
Socialist Party
Wilson
Bryan
Roosevelt
Taft
Death by motorcycle claims 17 year old Ralph Lang near Burt
Ralph Lang son of Mr and Mrs J A Lang died Sunday after a motor cycle accident near Burt. He lost control, struck a tree and lay unconscious until 9 30. He died about a half hour after reaching Burt. Born in the county he would have turned 17 August 11. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church with burial in the Catholic cemetery.
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Ralph Lang
J. A. Lang
Burt
Sprow
Rolfe
Gertie
Ralph
Autea
Peters
Algona
John Ludwig
Ludwig Yard
Ralph P. Lang
Firm Lang
Edmonton
Alberta
B. M. Hall
Grand Island
Neb
Lang
I. J. Lang
Belvidere
Ill
L. B. Steele
Lincoln
J. W. Mangan
Plover
Fred Rosecranz
H. W. Nagle
Bancroft
Rural Improvement Association Members Named
The people of South Cresco form a rural improvement and social association meeting biweekly at the church or members’ homes. Committees will study farm improvements and related topics. Membership includes both men and women and lists L. E. Potter A. By Clayton F. L. Boals Victor Boals Ruby Posat Edith Miller and others.
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L. E. Potter
A. By Clayton
F. L. Boals
Victor Boala
Ruby Posat
Edith Miller
Mra
M. H. Boals
Ellen Potter
Vauin Stiles
Verna Miller
FY ©. Taylor
Tre
Clara Clayton
Pp. Hansen
Nell Potter
Lilli Aigo i. Gaerion
Rea Ely
Marary Borst
Alain 8
Pals
Miler
Ae Mer Posh
Ragon
Elie D Thors
Tan
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Will
Madeira Times-Messenger
Omaha
Omaha Commercial Club
Rome
Denver
Rock Island
Nebraska
William Jennings Bryan
Belleville
Odd Fellows Hall
Dr. Kamp
Kangas
de Kamp
Dowdell
Artesian
Iain
Frank P. Sadler
Red Light
Allangee
Miss. Willis
H. S. Hadley
H. C. Adams
Fred S. Clarke
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