Birds and accidents span Story County notices
A string of short items reports a rare sea gull in captivity after a hunt, a Far rar sale turnout dampened by rain with high initial bids, a seven foot swan shot by John Lounsberry Jr, a horse kick injuring John Norman, and the death and funeral of Zachariah A. Brown. Also listed are Iowa State College Young Men’s Christian association incorporation plans, and a collapsed Story City water tank endangering three hoboes. The Nevada Journal notes amateur rescue efforts and a planned steel tank replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zachariah A. Brown
Sandusky County
Ohio
Cambridge
Iowa
Polk
Story
Sarah A. Maggart
Thorn
Leonard Brown
Martha E. Aaronson
Ross Tilton
39 Regiment
Young Men’s Christian Association
Iowa State College
Langland
Foster Campbell
A. Marston
Walter Peck
Fred M. Hanson
N. B. Graves
Geo. W. Leffler
Carl A. Kopfer
A. A. Adamson
A. R. Buckley
Marston
Curtiss
Bissell
Messrs Tener
Garver
Resh
Campbell
Crossley
Nevada Journal
Story City Water Works
Mutual Telephone Exchange
Frank Boardman
Anniversary Excursion to Cedar Rapids Excerpt
Half rates to 1.0.0 P. Anniversary Celebration via the North Western Line. Excursion tickets sold at one fare for a round trip on April 26 limited to return the same day. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway. 50-31
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
North-Western
Chicago & North- Western Ra
Black Hills Show as Richest Hundred Miles Square
The Black Hills in southwestern South Dakota produce one third of the nation's gold and are said to be the richest one hundred miles square. The North Western Line issued a booklet with a detailed map. send four cents in stamps for a copy to W B Kniskern at Chicago and North Western Railway, Chicago, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hills
South Dakota
United States
North-Western
W. B. Kniskern
Chicago
North-Western R.y
Ill
The Despised Toad and Its Ancient Beliefs
A historical survey of the toad's reputation among common people and scholars. It traces distrust, tales of toad stones, and alleged magical properties, referencing Shakespeare, Milton, and Buckland while noting experiments disproving longevity in hermetic confines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Fenton
Londesborough
George Wilson
Dean Buckland
Frank Buckland
France
Clovis
Candar
Azur
London Globe
The Only One
Miss Passay praises Charles as unique and distinct from other men while Miss Sharpe confirms his willingness to be engaged, in a brief social exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Miss Passay
Miss Sharpe
The Best Armor Is to Keep Out of Gun Shot Quote
A concise historical saying from Bacon asserts that avoiding gunfire is the strongest defense, reflecting early modern attitudes toward war and personal safety.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Story County Newslets
Wm. Pritchard Farm
Knepper
Prof
Ames
Collins Clipper
Farrar
Newton & Northwestern
Collins Liberator
John Lounsberry, Jr
John
Mr. Lounsberry
s.—Cole
John Norman
Rawson
Normal
Dr. Rawson
Mr. Norman
United Brethren Church
U. B
R. E. Graves
Ames Plumbing and Heating Co
O’briens Implement House
Bell
Milford Township
Milford
B. Frey
Grant Township
Center School House
Republican Voters of
Story Co
Story County
Satore
Board of
Senservices
Eyeaten
Congress
Court House
Nevada
Des Moines
A. B. Cummins
Collins
Franklin
LaFayette Lincoln
New Alban
Palestine
Richland
Sherman
Ivory City
Ccm
County Committee
C. M. Soper
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Og Baie
The
E. L. Sylvester
East Main Street
Jim
Painter Jim
Bill
Bradley @ Vrooman Company
Chicago, Ill
AVIS
Koda Hen
Eastman Kodak
Eastman
Cade & Steigerwalt
Geo. E. Baker
Bower & Perkins
Poultry, Hi
Fifth Avenue
New York
N. B
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