Letter from Alaska describes Urak region and life there
A detailed 1910 letter to Professor C. F. Curtiss from W. T. Thompson, physician at the U S Government School in Akniak via Urak, Kodiak District Alaska. He describes mail, crops, wildlife, native Aleut people, climate, and his personal history linking Ames, Iowa, with Alaska. He recounts plants, animals, and challenges, and asks for seeds and correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Curtiss
College
W. T. Thompson
United States Government
Alchick
Kodiak Sd
Alaska
Story County
Ames
St. Louis University
Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery
Craigs
Millers
Osborns
Koosers
Rakefields
Hunters
Republicans Rally as Campaign Hums Across Iowa
Des Moines weekly letter notes Republicans are finishing a tight statewide push with united districts and a full speaking schedule. Democrats face internal strife while William J. Bryan's Iowa visit looms though support remains divided. Gov Carro ll leads a harmony push as Prouty戻s campaign gains momentum in congress and state races. Extra sale announced at Semmons Dry Goods Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Committee
C. F. Franke
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Iowa
B F. Carroll
S. F. Prouty
Excelsior Springs
Mr. Bryan
Joseph Folk
Missouri
Knoxville
Prouty
Persian silks offered by yard at one dollar
A brief ad notes Persian silks with unique waist patterns priced at one dollar per yard. The readable line highlights variety and low cost for fabrics.
5 Cents Each The Fall Quarterly Style Book
Semmons Dry Goods Store advertises the Fall Quarterly Style Book priced at five cents each. The note suggests a catalog or booklet offering seasonal styles available at the store location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semmons Dry Goods
Letter from Hannibal man praises Foley’s Honey and Tar
A Hannibal Missouri resident writes that Foley's Honey and Tar cured his cold and prevented pneumonia after one bottle. He states the first dose gave relief and the product beats all remedies he tried and notes it contains no opiates. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Stockwell
Hannibal
Foley
Beautiful display at Caniel Bros and Herman store
Saturday last the show window was decorated with curios from old Mexico by Van Chamberlain. The highlight was serapa spreads larger than a bed spread, hand made and displaying a colorful array.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caniel Bros. & Herman
Old
Mexico
van Chamberlain
Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Home Lung Cure
A cigarette era advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a cure for lung troubles and coughs. It claims patients improve at home without travel costs and cites a testimonial from W. R. Nelson of Calamine Arkansas who reportedly gained weight after using the remedy. Trial bottle offered free at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. R. Nelson
Calamine
Ark
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Cole
Ames, Iowa
Urak
Akhiak U. S. Govt. School
Urak P. O. Alaska
Akniak
Karlak
Akitak
Seattle
U. S. Govt
Chamberlain
Des Moines
Semmons Dry Goods Store
Bright
the Times
Haverly Transfer
Kellogg
Mutual
Canier Bros. & Herman
Burley & Stevens
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