The Night Signal to Halt a Train on a Dark Prairie
A Sioux City fragment recalls a Missouri Valley railway story where a lanternless passenger had to signal the engine by pulling the bell cord after lamps blew out between Onawa and the line. Conductor and brakeman rushed to assist as darkness fell, highlighting scarce matches and the crew’s quick improvisation. The episode ends with a pledge to ensure a reliable match supply for future rides.
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Sioux City
Missouri
ax _petiente
Missouri Valley
Siouk City & Pacific
Onawa
Brikeman
Coréfi
The Bell Horse Tale From Boer War Mule Train
A fragmented account describes a bell horse leading a mule train in a Boer War setting. The bell horse is praised for leading and inspiring the caravan while mules hesitate, fear, and sometimes follow only when spurred. The piece notes danger and the horse’s role in maintaining order among the beasts and soldiers.
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Army Fe
Et Outfit
Ds E
J. Otis
Elihaf
Celna
Pale Blue Liquid Air Demonstration At Public Exhibit
A distorted OCR fragment describes a pale blue liquid air sample shown in glass to a gathered audience. It mentions condensation methods, a blackish fluid resembling liquid air, and references to purity and hospital ties. The text is garbled and names are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
OW OF PRESIDENTS RAgHOTN NOLAN Americas Were Exemplary
The fragment notes a reference to presidents and Americas with phrases about exemplary conduct. It lacks clear actions, dates, or identifiable individuals to form a complete news item.
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Raghotn
Nolan
Americas
Birth of Jesus and gospel introductions in Sunday school
A Sunday School lesson outlines biblical birth narratives and gospel introductions. It covers Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem, the angelic proclamation, and early annunciations. It notes genealogies in Matthew and Luke, Zacharias and Mary prayers, and the approach used by the international committee to map gospel study across months.
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Hole
Joseph
Gailes
Nazareth
Judaea
David
Bethlbhem
Mary
Jesus
Jake
John
Christ
Matt
Zacharias
Elizabeth
John the Baptist
International Committee
Mark
Lule
Jeans
Matthew
Abraham
Luke
Yung
Adam
Hell
Jobn
Jesus Christ
Achwayas
Jesuy
Relief in Six Hours from Kidney and Bladder Disease
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by a remedy advertised as Naw Gunar American-Kidney. It promises prompt relief from bladder and kidney pain, backache and water retention. Sold by L. A. Sheetz, druggist, Algona.
Consumption cures by Oley’s Honey and Tar claim
A reader from Champolgs at 2198 Maple St reports relief from consumption after using Oley’s Honey and Tar and credits it with permanent cure. The letter quotes Hearth Ingpactor B Thirkfeld of Chicago endorsing Kodal Dyspepsia remedies and mentions Ehlers’ powder as a general cure for indigestion and dyspepsia.
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Maple St
Champolgs
Goyugh
Thirkfeld
Chicago
Ehlers
Evc
DeWitt & Con
Ehlers &Co
Reading of Elye Vactors Text Clues Lost Parts
Fragmentary note records a vague health query with names and unclear terms. It mentions kidney trouble and a remedy reference, with garbled phrases suggesting a patient and possible medical advice. No clear dates, places, or organizations are identifiable.
Spavin Liniment Ad Promises Cure for Horse Ailments
An advertisement touts Spavin Liniment as a universal remedy for horse blemishes and conditions including splints ring bone Sweeney and bowed legs. The copy claims it removes hard and soft lumps and guarantees benefit with a single bottle sold by Ly A Sheety, a druggist in Algona.
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Ly A
Sheety
Algona
Fragmented OCR News Item From Unknown Locale
Readable fragments describe a local event at a hall with unclear names and dates. The text references a person named Ota and a nine week period, with vague notes about a meeting or gathering and an address in Path area. Details are uncertain due to garbled OCR.
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Halle
Boerland
the Sunday School
Lénant
Ifvo
Chittabake
Bachien
Daisy
Lion
Gabriel Max
Charisso
Tome Folser
Aining
Ie Bize
Dorothy
Naval
Sagt
Razor
Iver
Engitels
India
Lion Coffee
Rover
Woolson Spice 60
Toledo
Ohio
Vallay J
Alin
Arnold Tabiota
Detchon
Bheatz
Jers. Es
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