Death of Early Des Moines River Pioneer Tillson
Geo Tillson of Livermore, an early Des Moines River settler and stock dealer, died after a paralytic stroke. He arrived in Livermore in 1865, built a landmark house, and moved stock to nearby markets as railroads opened. The piece also notes local industry shifts, creamery earnings across towns, and several regional notices including shoe factory failure and emigration trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Tillson
Livermore
Des Moines
Boone
Tort Dodge
Alpona
Mr. Tillson
Humboldt
Fort Dodge
Algona
MORMONS AT WORK IN WEBSTER CITY
Webster City Journal notes two Mormon missionaries from the Latter Day Saints soliciting converts in Webster City. The mayor granted consent to preach after confirming denomination. The piece recounts a Utah missionary story where a young man said his missionary uncle must go abroad, funded by the church, who cover expenses and literature costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swea City Herald
Katie Blackford
Western Electric
AK Gova
Blackford
Elmore
Blue Earth City
Bancroft Register
Johnson
Sweden
Armstrong Journal
Gilbert
Lake
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Journal
Webster City
The Newspaper as a Mirror of Society
A reflection on the press serving as a public mirror, noting that fear of publicity can deter crime and shape conduct. It argues papers cannot please all readers, that charity exists within newsrooms, and some scandals are kept from public view. Also a brief classified line: For Sale a good livery stock and food business in Algona Iowa, call A B Connally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Montana
Armstrong Journal
Geo
H. J. Felkey
Key
Iowa
Estherville
M .L. Denison
Ring
Numbaldt Independent
A.B. Connally
Algona, Lowi
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Ageders Department
John Goeders
Iona
H. Hoxie
Brownell & Alfred’s Shoes
Boston Block
Algona, Lowa
Fenton, Lowa
Algona Roller Mills
Favorite
Standard
the Farmers’ Milling CO
J. B. Hofius
Manaseent
The
Algona Milling Co
Incorporated
Mannufacturers of
J. R. Laird
Harry Larson
A. AL. Pond
LuVerne News
Henry Kubly
LuVerne Creamery
Jobo Tiede
L. C. Trauger
Strohmeyer
Thorson
Brother Funk
Buffalo Center
Palo Alto
Henry Sundmeyer
Fairville
M. QC
Calhoun
Belwond
Waterloo
South Dakota
Schemmel
Aaron Sheldon
Ledyard Leader
Guy’ Taylor
Alyona
Herbert Strahorn
Ackley
Jef
D. W. Willson
Iowa Falls
Mitchell
Witherville
Hancock County
Charley Cotterel
Exchange Hotel
Burt
Clear Lake
Wm. Fowler
Wesley News
German Valley
Titanica
Brannigan
Emmetsburg
Emmet
Ed O’tool
Ledyard
Oklahora
Mormans
Morman
Laylors
Jas
Sheetz’ Pharmacy
Patterson & Son
Hocking
Illinois
Centerville
Norton, Lumber and Coal
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