A Mediterranean Cruise Journal Through Andalusia to Granada
A traveler recalls an eight hour ride from Seville to Granada via Boba Jilla 185 miles. He describes Andalusia’s treeless plains, olive groves, rustic farms, and Moorish remnants including the Alhambra. The voyage notes guide stops at Utrera and Granada with encounters with gypsy Juanita and reflections on Spanish attitudes postwar. The diary ends with a view to Algeciras and Gibraltar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seville
Granada
Boba- Jilla
Andalusia
Spain
Towa
Rds
le Mancha
Cervantes
Red River Valley
Utrera
Ponce de Leon
Order of the Mendicant Knights of Spain
Barnum
Sierra Nevadas
Tyre
Unrequited Love and a Wedding That Wasn't
A biographical note reveals a planned marriage between Mrs. Cora FB Hudson of Algona and Wm. Bossingham was broken by Bossingham’s retreat to North Dakota after his son appeared. Mrs. Hudson had divorced, supported by her labor, and planned a breach of promise suit with Attorney Harrington confirming her divorce and the irregularities claimed. The story ends with a horse race anecdote and a reflection on fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Bossingham
Trousseau
Cora FB
Hudson
Council Bluffs
Bossinghat
Bossingham
Attorney Harrington
Altona Buckskin and Bay Mare Race At Algona
Two young horsemen Walter Anderson and Carl Carlson staged a surprise race at Algona after a wager escalated from five dollars to one hundred and more. A buckskin mare ridden by Carlson and a bay mare ridden by Anderson raced a mile twice around the track, drawing a large crowd from Wesley Township near Titonka. The race opened with cautious pace and there was notable betting interest among townsfolk before the finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granada
Seville
Spain
Alhambra
Sierra Nevadas
Boston
Washington Irving
Charles V
Anderson
Carlson
Vane
Uise
Altona
Taft
Rio Grande
Fair Grounds
Wesley Township
Titonka
Walter Anderson
Carl Carlson
Algona
Carlaon
Anederson
Armstrong Organized to Promote Algona Fairmont Rail Line
Last week's Armstrong Journal announced a plan to survey and obtain right of way for a proposed railway from Algona to Fairmont. The Town and Minnesota Construction Company would raise funds by subscription, with a June deadline to start work or refund money. Wm. Stuart, T. W. Doughty, and R. W. Sutherland manage finance, Judge Faktinson handles legal, and F. A. McDonald leads field and engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Journal
Algona
Fairmont
Town and Minnesota Construction Company
Messrs.Wm. Stuart
T. W. Doughty
R. W. Sutherland
Faktinson
F. A. McDonald
Accidental Death Near Titonka In Wagon Crash
The Kreuger family near Titonka suffered a fatal mother’s death and a son’s injury when a package tossed from a wagon spooked the horses at an old Stow place. The wagon overturned injuring the mother fatally before Dr Peters arrived. A second son sustained a fractured arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kreuger
Titonka
Plum Creek German Lutheran Church
Fred Stow Place
Mather
Peters
Burt
In Town Saturday Acknowledges Courier’s Quality
Bro Ton I M Finnell of Algona toured Whittemore rounding up delinquents and new subscribers. The Whittemore Champion quotes the Courier as an excellent, well edited paper though it jokes about advertising for traveling doctors. An ink sale advertises a motorcycle in excellent condition with Bosch magneto and luggage carrier at Courier office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Ton
I. M. Finnell
Algona
Ike’? Alwys
Whittemore
Courier
Whittemore Champion
Bro
Tom
Champion
Rexall 93" air Tonic Hair Remedy Claim
An advertorial touts Rexall 93 air Tonic as a hair growth remedy. It claims a proven record in 98 of 100 cases with directions followed, promising dandruff cure, scalp health, halted hair loss, and new growth. The sponsor offers a positive guarantee refund if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mediterranean
J. T. Chrischilles
Washington
Juanita
America
Atlantic
King Alfonso
Santiago
Cervera
Peter Purvis
Peter
Ferdinand and
Isabella
Ferdinand
Bobadilla
Algeciras
Gibraltar
Prudential
Algiers
Vaisay
Gibra Tance
Anderson and
Wesley
Armstrong Organized
Algona - Fairmont
Wm. Kreger
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