Ida McKinley and McKinley legacy praised in poem and tribute
The piece honors Ida Saxton McKinley, praising her sweetness and influence on William McKinley. It reflects on McKinley’s life, devotion, and leadership during war, his reconciliation of the nation, and the poignant memory of Ida. Interwoven are alusions to Lincoln Garfield and the era’s tragedy, ending with a reflective taunt to readers about life, time, and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Ida Saxton McKinley
Ida
Ida Saxton
William McKinley
Lincoln
Garfield
McKinley
St. Paul
White House
Buffalo
South
Army of the
Heaven
The Gentleman From Out West Seeks Amalgamated Trust
A western gentleman enters the Amalgamated Trust Co. seeking the general manager and receives directions to the local railroad headquarters and other offices. He asks for the general superintendent the secretary the auditor the chairman and the president all of whom are occupied with rebates a public letter rising prices staff wage reports and imports of labor while the president is in Europe negotiating steamship labor.
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Amalgamated Trust Co
York
The Bride of June Veiled Wedding Poem
A short lyric praising a June bride with gentle imagery. It extols her beauty and grace, noting a perfunctory regard for the bridegroom who receives the bouquet. The verse hums with celebratory tone and seasonal symbolism.
Terrisss Luck at the Green Room Poker Table
Poor Bill Terriss, famed for bad luck at cards, experiences a dramatic misfortune when Blakely derisively exclaims his four aces. The scene unfolds in the Green Room during a quiet afternoon before work.
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Jirrom
Bill Terriss
Green Room
Old Blakely
Billy
Terriss
Judge Clyde's Story From Forest City Court Case
In Forest City a druggist faced scrutiny for broad dispensing of alcohol. A man named Ole Oleson testified his whisky purchases were for medicine for catarrh, noting a doctor’s stance was indirect. Judge Clyde pressed for clarity as the witness quipped about Peruna and whiskey, prompting a recess for the reporter Fred Bush.
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Judge Clyde
Britt. Tribune
Forest City
Ole Oleson
Clyde
Fred Bush
Narrow lightning strike sends Comer flying from bed
In Swea City, Cornelius Comer was jolted out of bed Friday night when a bolt of lightning struck the corner of his bedroom within six feet of him. The blast tore plaster from the wall. rain prevented a fire as Comer, shaken but unharmed, lit a lamp and told the story. The Comer home sits in Grant township near the state line.
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Con Comer
Swea City Herald
Cornelius Comer
Comer
Grant Township
Algona Provided Bank Officers for Ringsted Bank
The Emmetsburg Democrat notes that J. W. Sullivan of Algona was chosen president of the Danish American bank at Ringsted. Ray S. Blosom elected cashier. Algona already supplies many officers for banks in other towns.
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Algona
Emmetsburg
J. W. Sullivan
Ringsted
Ray S. Blossom
Low Summer Rates To Pacific Coast By Rail Lines
Low round trip fares offered to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and North Pacific Coast points for travel June 8 to 15 and June 22 to July 6 with a $2 extra North Eastern membership fee. Also to Spokane June 20 to July 12 with liberal return limits and flexible routes. Tickets available through North-Western Line agents.
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National Education Association
Los Angeles
Cal
Minneapolis & St. Louis
R. I
San Francisco
Tate
Kort Dodge
Omaha
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Lake Roures Fort
A. B. Outta
G. P. Tas
Minneapolis
Mionyney
N. E
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
North Pacific Coast
Spokane
North-Western Line
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Story & Clark
Mas Monwtine
Algona Music Store
Tohn
J.E. Crane
W. A. Vincent
I. G. Vincent
Vincent Bros., Bunnenants
Brock & Vincent
Meat Market
A.D. Clarke & CO
Iowa
Farmers Savings Bank
Sexton, Iowa
G. M. Butts
Prea L
EB. Krantz
V-Pres
Edw
Johnson, Caehier J.-P
Larson Geo. Benschoter B
B. Sandera
Jy Dickinson
Manson Democrat
Teriss
Samu
Over House
Same Street
J. Saterfield
Hutchison & Gilmore
A. D. Clarke & Co
California
Bt. Louis
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Colorado
Utah
Washington
Oregon
Bontana
Wyowling
Gale Daily Cope
Eutyof
A. H. Cutts
G. B
Mines
Wpolls
Ming
Pacific Coast
Chicago, Union Pacific ,& North Western Line
Chicago & & North-Western
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Sio'p
Kia
Pasa
Chicago
Milwaukee
Tdla
Kossuth
Kosauth Ounty
Sarah J. Slagle
Sarah J. Singis
W. Co. Dewel
District Court
Town
M. J. Arndorfer
Asd
Kossuth County
Palo” Alto
J. T. Walte
Cr. H. Walte
Burgett and Sawyer
Eagh
Towa
Kopaut
American Surety Company of
New York
Jesse L. Bonar
Atty
Algona State Bank Bldg
Jonan S. Cullen
Whittemore
Cannon Brand
TONE
Tone Brothers
DCB
MOINS
Brossogpy
Allspice
A. D, Clarke &Co
Tun
Courier Office
Gity Dray Line
J.P, Byson
Pura
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Im. P. Day
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