A Traveler's Observations From Baltimore To Philadelphia
The narrative recalls a Baltimore to Philadelphia journey lasting four pleasant days. Key sites include Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, Carpenter's Hall, Christ Church Cemetery with English bricks, the Betsey Ross house, and the U. S. Mint. It notes plans of a grammar school split by gender and details the S S Marquette voyage with quiet passengers and planned amusements. The voyage description highlights Antwerp views and health and customs procedures on arrival.
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Baltimore
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
England
Carpenter's Hall
Walla
Christ Church
Bonj. Franklin
Betsey Ross
Konsuth
Custom House
U. S. Mint
Navy Yard
Wisconsin
Idaho
Minnesota
Indiana
Maine
Brooklyn
Admiral Schley
Iowa
Holland
Belgium
Antwerp
Ringling Brothers Circus Returns to Algona July 31
Circus day arrives with Ringling Brothers big show and new spectacle Joan of Ave in Algona on Wednesday July 31. An advanced brigade and special trains will aid arrival as crowds are expected to break records. The event promises fifty acts plus grand parade, new lighting, gas and electric, a modern city of shops and facilities, and reserved seats available at the downtown office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling Brothers
Algona
Ringlings
al Ringling
Mnany Theater
America
Zoological Department
Wesley and Plum Creek News Finds Farm Fenced With High Iron Wire
Report from Kossuth county notes Wesley and Plum Creek area is fencing the old Smock place with a six inch cedar pooge and high woven wire. Byron and Edwin Ward oversee the work to create a top fence in the county. Mrs. Thomas Blain Sr plans a Minnesota visit for a couple weeks with Agnes Thompson’s niece to keep house in her absence. Farmers begin cutting oats as the season progresses. Ed Johnson keeps busy with haying machinery and related tasks.
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Gow
Blake
Byron
Edwin Ward
Kossuth
Thomas Blain Sr
Minnesota
Agnes Thompson
Blain
Rood Sees Wilson Card Boosting Democratic Ticket
Hon N L Reed, Democrat for Congress, visits Fort Dodge and predicts broad ticket gains from Governor Wilson to coroner. He plans a September campaign focusing on tariff and how protection benefits manufacturers but not farmers, noting a shift of Republicans unhappy with Taft and Roosevelt. He urges tariff cuts to secure market access for farm products.
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Fort Dodge
Reed
Democratic State Central Committee
Rood
East
Europe
England
Argentine
Testimony to Renata Committee Reveals Bryan Campaign Funds
Herman Ridder, treasurer, testified that total campaign contributions in 1908 were 20644.77 dollars and that Bryan ordered no money from trusts or from individuals. He denied receiving funds from August Belmont or Thomas F. Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Thomas. Ryan
Thomas F. Ryan
Ry Ryan
Atic
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Rgus Bona
Pic New Street Parade
Childtran
Baily
Miner's Candy Kitchen
State ST. Algona, LA
Quinn Lumber
M. J. Quinn, Mer
Ouy
W. State ST. Algona
BELL
Wesley
Plum Creek
Johnson
Congress
Will
Studebaker
Flanders
O. B. Dell Studebaker
Studebaker Corporation
Detroit, Michigan
Algona Auto & Machine Co
Énmisbirs
The
Des Moines
Liberati
Conway
Niguport
Sig, Liberati
Dea Moines
Old Settlers
Gonway
Jawa
Cameron
Amy Corey
Cunters
New Algona Hotel
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