Well-diggers prosper as Bancroft area harvests loom
From the Bancroft Register, reports show ongoing well digging activity, attendance at fairs, and travel by residents including Geo. CG. Call, Eugene Clarke, and Mrs. Goddard. Flax harvest advances with high yields expected, school opens with teachers noted, and residents move for work, home, or to visit relatives.
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Bancroft
Bancroft Register
Geo. CG. Call
Eugene Clarke
Algona
TL Toxic
GC. G. Chub
J. W. Bartlett
RB. E. Goddard
FE. J. Byrne
A. J. Berryman
Des Moines
W.G. Dawson
W. W. Waldo
California
P. M. Barsley
Calhoun County
G. W. Tanna
Henry Miller
LaVerne
Frank Boege
Clair Lake
G. F. Barsley
Britt
Livermore notes cattle buys and caucus results
W F Miller in Livermore Gazette reports Henry Miller bought 80 head of cattle from ex senator Chubb. Miller dug a well and installed a wind mill. Rev Glasgow of Britt visited Wednesday. A social gathering at Mr Niver's followed. Democratic caucus elected delegates N Klindt, Gee, Iixson, Henry Miller, Peter Marty, A R Carr. J M Burtis had a runaway incident with a team at the hotel. two suspicious men observed. Night watchman Paul alerted Mr Grub about attempted entry at Lichty’s hardware. they investigated with Grub.
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Gee, Iixson
Henry Miller
Peter Marty
A. R. Carr
J. M. Burtis
Mr. Burtis
Main Street
Paul
C. H. Lichty
Ife
Mr. Grub
Toward leases farm as son Leslie takes over
In Humboldt Independent notes Mr G M Toward leases his farm to his son Leslie for a term. Mr and Mrs Soward move with three children to Algona seeking better school privileges for their children. The writer urges local action to improve schools to match neighboring towns and to enable graduates to enter any college. Chicago Journal reports over 6 000 people in Spring Valley forced into poverty by Congressman Scott shutting coal mines.
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Scott
Enehnen
Marshalltown
London
New York
Bremen
England
Enghkind
America
Corwith Crescent
Nate Studer
Kossuth County
Jancock County
Corwith
Wesley
Kossuth
Studer
Prairie Township
Cedar Rapids
Ilinois
Swineforth
Livermore
Humboldt
G. M. Toward
Leslie
Soward
Algona
Chicago Journal
Spring Valley
Merit and Hard Work Chicago Tribune Tale of Jeffery Rise
A Chicago Tribune profile chronicles Mr. Jeffery starting as a 15 year old with minimal schooling and menial tasks at Illinois Central. Through relentless study, drafting, and service, he rises to general manager, with mentor Samuel J. Hayes guiding and supporting him. The piece notes loyalty, length of tenure, and broad respect from employees and the public. It ends noting a Democratic State Convention excursion ticket offer from Chicago to Sioux City with specific travel dates.
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Chicago Tribune
Illinois Central Road
Samuel J. Hayes
Mr. Hayes
Ilinois Central Railroad
Mayes
Hayes
Jeffery
Mr. Jeffery
Young Jeffery
James c. Clark
Chicago
Sty
Sioux City
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Jas
Perkins
Stow
Bert Angus
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Burt
M. E
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D. Williams
J. R. Laird’s
Brookings
Dakota
E. J. Gilmore
Meadquarters For
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Pall & Winter Goods
OO. L. Foss
Moffatt & Dingley
Ligeal
M. Z. Grove
John Grove
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Winkie Bros
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