Pickett Letters Reveal Civil War Hero in Tender Private War
A column discusses Major General George E. Pickett of the C S A as a famed Gettysburg figure and presents three of his short letters to wife. The missives blend brave military action with tender domestic devotion, showing a Virginian deeply educated and loving despite war.
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George E. Pickett
Guttynburg
Gettysburg
Lee
Washington
Gen. Meade
Gil
Pickett
Courier
Gen. Pickett
Turkey
James River
Richmond
Butler
Pictorial Review of Pedruary
Algona
Pan Gay
June 1864 Letter Echoes Civil War Romance and Tea Gift
A Civil War era letter notes a band playing songs for a distant beloved, and a personal tea gift brought by Tom Friend. The writer speaks of longing, three altars of worship, and thoughts of a memorable ride from Petersburg, blending affection with wartime anxieties. The tone is intimate and reflective, anchored in shared memories and hope.
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Petersburg
A Soldier's Tender News of a Civil War Birth
A soldier writes to his loved ones from 1864 about the birth of a baby during the Civil War. He narrates joy upon learning his child is born, recalls prayers and blessings for the mother, and notes a moment of reproach from a distant authority before hoping to visit soon. The letter blends devotion, family longing, and wartime separation.
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Love
Garden of Life
Richmond
Marie Robert
Narigal of the Little General Haunts a Civil War Memoir
A fragmentary wartime reminiscence recalls a commander nicknamed the Little General and the impact of his reputation on troops. The narrator notes how stories of the figure spread among his men during 1864 campaigns.
Julian Is Encouraged by Farm Sale on Inauguration Day
Holstein breeder T. J. Julian, long a staunch Democrat, found renewed hope after selling a herd leader on inauguration day. A Forest City Nebraska teacher in 1878, he later received a $125 draft from a former pupil now farmer in Delta Colorado, who sought the best animal at that price. The farmer cited fruit freight costs and profitable butter production, cheering Julian’s outlook.
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Julian
T. J. Julian
Forest City
Neb
Delta
Colo
Colorado
McBride Improving in Health After Colorado Treatment
John McBride of Seneca, once described as ill with consumption, returned from Colorado Springs to tend to business. He improves after treatment at a tuberculous ward, gaining 26 pounds since his arrival and plans to return to Colorado soon. Dr Friedman, a German TB specialist, has relatives in Colorado. Friends rejoice at his better condition.
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McBride
John McBride
Seneca
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Woodmen
Friedman
Corps of Physicians
Drug Stores Fined by Humboldt Grand Jury
The Humboldt county grand jury has fined drug store proprietors, with $1,800 paid to the county. Fred Maher of Gilmore City and H. H. Paulson of Thor were fined $400 and $800 respectively. L. L. Maher of Gilmore City, W. G. Butler of Bradgate and O. E. Nerby of Thor were fined $400, $500 and $200 respectively.
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Humboldt County
Emmetsburg
Humboldt County Grand Jury
Fred Maher
Gilmore City
H. H. Paulson
Thor
L. L. Maher
W. G. Butler
Bradgate
O. E. Nerb
Deportation of 16 year old Misa Maria Mikkelson to Denmark
Misa Maria Mikkelson of Batherville, aged 16, has been deported to Denmark. Reportedly the case involves medical concerns and government action. The exact details are unclear due to garbled OCR, but authorities indicate a formal deportation proceeding and related measures.
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Emmetsburg
Misa Maria Mikkelson
Batherville
Denmark
NEW EASTER MUSIC selection from Algona church concert
A local Easter music selection unfolds at Algona church with choirs and soloists presenting sacred works. The program includes familiar hymns and a featured arrangement by a visiting director, drawing residents from surrounding towns to hear the performance.
Home from Coast Mr Wilson reports California trip
Courier reporter interviews H J Wilson about Los Angeles winter visit and talks on California. Wilson praises coast life, notes harsh winter damage yet ground saturated for summer water. He describes labor lines, real estate booms, and notable locals while recounting social events and a booster speech in Algona.
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H. J. Wilson
Dauhters
Los Angeles
J. J. Wilson
H. J
Alao
Frank Call
Wilson
Harry
Call
L&toox
Iowa
John G. Smith
Santa Monica
Smith
Mr. Wilson
Col. Thos
Cooke
Charley Armatrong
A. L. Belton
Ketcham’s Jollification Marks March 4 Inauguration Event
Mr. Ketcham, normally full of enthusiasm, celebrates Woodrow Wilden’s inauguration with plans to host a community gathering. He rented the opyre-house for March 4 and prepared printed posters inviting everyone to attend.
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Mr. Ketcham
Woodrow Wilden
Algona
Opyre-House
Postera
Death of Ira Knapp in Mason City
Mr BA Corey traveled to Mason City yesterday for the funeral of his brother-in-law Ira Knapp. Knapp died Monday morning from Bright's disease after a two to three year illness at age 62, leaving a wife and two sons. He was part owner and manager of the Vulcan Iron Works.
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BA Corey
Mason City
Ira Knapp
Vulcan Iron Works
Paine Faces New Trial Over Coat Theft Charge
Roy Paine of Union township, already listed as a criminal, faces trial for stealing a fur over coat belonging to Charles J. Gilbride valued at $20. Gilbride reported the coat missing from his office, later found at the Ballard home. Paine says he found it in the street. County Attorney Van Nesg prosecutes, T. P. Harrington defends. trial set for today at 2 o'clock.
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Roy Paine
Union Township
Paine
Charles J. Gilbride
Ballard
Painful accident harms Mrs. Origer as she travels
Mrs. Anton Origer of Whittemore a widow aged 68 with two sons traveled to Algona to settle an estate. While riding a bob sled they approached beyond the FW Dingley place the sled tipped over injuring her elbow and other parts. She received care from local workers.
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Anton Origer
Whittemore
Algona
Dingley
Sac
Eine
Court hears motion to remove guardian in aging guardian case
In a Tuesday morning session Judge Coyle handled probate matters and a guardianship dispute over Louis Lessing. W H Ketcham moved to remove guardian W H Horan, arguing irregularities and Lessing’s sanity, but the court confirmed Horan and added counsel S E McMahon.
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W. H. Ketcham
W. H Horan
Louis Lessing
Mr. Lessing
H. Winkie
Leasing
Horan
Coyle
Ketcham
Lessing
van Neas
van News
Mr. Winitie
Attourney
Guardian
8. E. McMahon
Leaning
McMahon
Arondee
John Mack
Emmet
Lessing Oa
W. H. Horan
SE. McMahon
Ad Litem
I. C.hasting
Hornn
Taka
GW. Shafer
H. Ketcham
E. B. McCorkle
Schenkberg
Theo Kenne
Gouch’ Mill & Elevator Co
C. W. Cook
Court Record New Cases in Local Docket
Theresia Tappe and Mary Gangel in a case against Geo Spangler and N C Rice against BE Conner and wife C H Heas et al Fred Britsch versus John Speiker Herman Wertges versus Fred Britsch and Bernard Erdman versus Anton Hisenbarth.
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Theresia Tappe
Mary Gaengel
Geo. Spangler
N. C. Rice
BE. Conner
C. H. Heas
Fred Britsch
John Speiker
Herman Wertges
Bernard Erdman
Anton Hisen
Barth
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