Deep sea treasure hunt eyed by Wall Street men in war era
A New York article envisions wealth from shipwrecks as divers push toward 600 foot depth. Percy Rockefeller and partners form a treasure venture with plans to recover gold from the Merida off Cape Charles, then the Lusitania off Ireland, while Titanic remains unreachable.
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Percy Rockefeller
Geo. F. Baker Jr
Chas. H. Sabin
Albert H. Wiggn
G. M. P. Murphy
Wall Street
W. D. Franklin
Aieutenant
U. S. Navy
George David Stillson
U. S
Honolulu
Merida
Cape Charles
Lusitania
Ireland
British Isles
Mexico
Peru
Shavetaria Arrives in Chicago A Self Serve Shaving Stall
Column introduces the shavetaria a new trend in Chicago offering self service shaving stalls with old style razors or safety razors water and soap in a slot pay, encouraging patrons to shave and depart without extra services, while noting the lively conversations of patrons.
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Solomon of Old
Solomon
Chicago
There Is Something New Under the Moon in Barberry
The passage notes a shift in barber culture with new ideas such as the shave shop concept. It contrasts old friendly salutations and visible improvements with modern innovations, questioning whether these changes add real value while acknowledging the emergence of something new.
Greatest irrigation dam opens in New Mexico
The Elephant Butte dam, perhaps the world’s largest storage reservoir, towers 318 feet high and 1,674 feet long on the Rio Grande about 120 miles from El Paso. It will store 115 billion cubic feet of water and irrigate 186,000 acres across New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico, creating a vast food-producing area.
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Gatun
Panama
Elephant Bute
New Mexico
Rio Grande
el Paso
Texas
Mexico
Delaware
Moosers gather in Chicago for national convention
On June 7 the national conventions of the Republicans and the Moosers will convene in Chicago. The Moosers secure large hotel space including nine floors of the LaSalle in Perkins name and two floors in two other hotels plus the Auditorium Theatre at 500 a day. They plan to back Col Roosevelt, may not break with Republicans if another progressive is named, but could split if not satisfied. Alaska purchase history noted. its wealth and minerals praised. Denver abandoned the commission plan for city governance, asserting corruption possible under any system.
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Chicago
Republicans
Moosers
LaSalle Hotel
Geo. W. Perkins
Progressive Executive Committee
Auditorium Theatre
Col. Roosevelt
Moogers
The
Republicana
Wm. H. Seward
Alaska
Russia
Europe
Britt Tribune
Iowa
Aagiver
Damfino
Court House
Frank Rogers
Damfine
Heme
Are You a Gentleman The Abide of Reverence in Language
A syndicated editorial argues refinement and decency demand avoiding profane and blasphemous language. It stresses Reverence for God and respect for others as foundations of social order and government.
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Ani
Abby uRlona
Lawmakers misled by insurance chief, Iowa bills rippled
A letter from multiple Iowa papers criticizes Insurance Commissioner English for endorsing a controversial insurance bill. Editors argue legislators cannot verify hundreds of bills and relied on the commissioner's judgment. Critics say such dependence breeds wasted tax money, bloated statutes, and lax enforcement.
Cris Visits Bailey And Get Him
Britt Tribune reports in town Monday that Chris Ottosen seeks to replace Frank Woods in Congress. The piece argues Frank has held the seat ten years, while praising Chris’s multilingual speaking, and suggests voting for Chris in the primaries with a chance to back Frank if nominated.
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Britt Tribune
Chris Ottosen
Congress
Frank Woods
Chris
Frank
Chris Ijs
A Quarter Century Ago In May 1891 Courier
A compilation of short notes from the May 22 1891 issue covering visits and travels of Mrs A M Johnson to St Louis business moves including Wm Meyer building a barn and many local happenings in Emmetsburg Burt and neighboring areas a big dance at Frank Singles in Fenton a notable fire at Rudolph Berninghaus farm and a marriage of C B Satchett to Miss Sadie Patterson plus railroad ambitions and school visits during the period
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the Courier
A. M. Johnson
St. Louis
Frank Single
Fenton
Dakotas Hit Hard Weather Worsens Grain Losses at Watertown
A four day northwest wind scorches farmland near Watertown and Castlewood. Grain stands blown bare with significant damage reported. Rain needed to ease drought and salvage crops, as wind and dry conditions persist.
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Watertown
Castlewood
Wind and dust storm devastates North Dakota crops and farms
Grand Forks N D May 11 reports indicate extensive damage from a fierce wind and dust storm sweeping across the state. Grain blown out buildings and fences razed in Grand Forks County. Laymore area suffers its worst storm in years forcing farmers to reseed vast tracts of grain. J G Haney of a demonstration farm estimates hundreds to thousands of acres to be reseeded.
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Grand Forks
N. D
North Dakota
Laymore
J. G. Haney
Career Ends in Distressing Local Accident
A fatal buggy crash near the Bob Pringle place Saturday night left Jim O Connell dead from a broken neck after being found. he had been drinking heavily and hurried home from Buffalo Center. Authorities will investigate liquor sources and seek full penalties for those responsible.
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Germania
Jim O’connel
Bob Pringle
Buffalo Center
O’connel
Olinger Child Dies in Minnesota At Age 15
Ralph W. Olinger died at his home in Waseca County Minnesota on May 8 at age 15 years 7 months and 22 days. Born near Algona September 16 1900 he lived there until moving to Minnesota two years ago. He suffered rheumatism and heart trouble for over a year. Funeral held at the house Wednesday the 10th with burial in Alma City cemetery. He leaves his father and mother Mr and Mrs W B Olinger and three brothers Harold Glenn and Clifford plus many relatives and friends.
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Ralph W. Olinger
Waseca County
Minnesota
Algona
Alma City
Harold
Glenn
Clifford
W. B. Olinger
Kosgoth County
Missouri Towns and a Main City Lore
A quirky reminiscence lists curious Missouri town names such as Tosey Triplatt Economy Energy Unity Biblegrove Novelty Bluffton Rate Prohibition Lively Wisdom Blue Eye Oasis Chauncey and Amitt offering wordplay opportunities amid a nostalgic look at local place names and culture.
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Missouri
Prom
University Missourien
Tosey
Triplatt
Energy
Unity
Biblegrove
Novelty
Bluffton
Blue Eye
Oasis
Chauncey
Nefy
Only
Amitt
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Migaino
Weber Byede
Mordtle
Oakland
John Vingon
Chevrolet
K. MM. Mountford
Wm. Meyer
Lotts Creek
Herman Rantzow
August F. Shoultz
Herman
Ladendorf
Thorington Street
Dingley
Courier Office
L. F. Robinson
Des Moines
Wm. Radig
Lotta Creek
Radig
William
Geo. Simpkins
Call & Cowles
George
Burt
Watkins
Rudoph Berninghaus
Garfied
Elmer Slagle
Minneapolis
Mr. Bowyer
Humboldt
W. J. Boals
Pennsylvania
Belmond Road
Robert Chrischilles
Llano
W. S. Dorland
Mosers
Schumacher
Sutherd
Quarton
B. F. Reed
Emmetsburg
Algona Schools
C. B. Satchett
Sadie A. Patterson
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