Flood Ravages Elm Street Area as Creeks Burst
Heavy rains caused rapid flooding from Walnut to Elm streets, washing away a bridge and wrecking a Woolsey home. Several barns and cellars flooded, yards and sidewalks submerged, with one child narrowly escaping rising water. Turbulent conditions affected nearby towns, crops damaged, and several hundred residents aided in containment and rescue efforts.
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Woolsey
Atlante
Rt I Banka
Walnut
Elm
Eighth
Geo. B. Pennell
Seventh Street
F. W. Woolsey
Elm Street
Fifth
Sixth
W. B. Flagg
Wooley
Baptist Gare
Bull Creek
Walit
Rock Island
Maple Street
Hub Moore
Maple
Atlantic
Turkey Creek
Grove City
Cumberland
Rocky Mountain Flyer
Buck Creek
Uncle Sim's Legacy Ends in Wealth and Deception
Mrs Grey and daughter Lilly scheme to marry Maud to Guy Ames while Uncle Sim, a penniless relative, arrives as a beggar. Hidden wealth revealed at Appleton place alters the family power dynamic. Maud’s engagement follows, and Sim leaves Maud a half million with conditions.
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Papa
Sim
Mia
Lowe
Guy Ames
Lilly Grey
Ivy
Maude
Gay Ames
Lilly
Maud
Lillian
John
Pappa
Code Sim
Appieton Place
Seba
Mra Grey
Autranger
Uncle Sim
Guy
Ames
Hin
Mr. Grey
Appleton Place
Manu
Indies
Appleton Hall
Maudet
Dudle Sim
H. A. Torrey
Boaton Post
Equal Suffrage Views in Government Debate
A letter argues for women's right to vote, contending representation, duty, and service justify full suffrage. It rejects claims that educated women cannot or should not vote, insisting the ballot strengthens the home and public good against baseless restriction.
Atlantic Boys All Right at Green River June 16 1898
W B Emmerson reports the Atlantic boys ending a Denver layover after traveling 485 miles from Denver and nearing a thousand miles from the start. The group received a Denver supper from Soldier’s Relief Association hosts, gifts of tin plates and bouquets, then rode the Pioneer sleeper amid cheers. They thank Denver for hospitality and note good spirits and rest.
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Green River, Wyro
Green River
Denver
Pullman
Soldier's Relief Association
Buliever
Atlantic
Oxford
Grean River
Atlantic Bays
W. B. Emmerson
Insurgents Claim Compact with Dewey Delays Attacks
A London armed insurgent claims Général Aguinaldo made a compact with Admiral Dewey to not attack the walled city until American forces arrive, after which insurgents and Americans will cooperate. Religious memorials in New York honor Sergeant John Blair Gibbone killed at a prior action. Brigadier General Hudson, Kansas, reports Mobile service soon and expects Porto Rico action with resistance.
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London
Aguinaldo
Tiis
Dewey
Insurgenta
Phil
New ‘York
Jane
Trinity Church
Strgeot
John’ Blair
Gibbone
Ititinimo
Otc
Ace Fanning
Admiral bin
Des
Bine
Marines
Army
Navy
Hogson
Kansas City
J. JK. Hudson
Topeka
Mobileite Command
Mobile
Porto Rico
Thoman Wins Eleven District Nomination In Storm Lake
The eleventh district Republican nominating event at Storm Lake nominates John T. Thoman on the 27th ballot, defeating George D. Perkins for Congress. The report mixes ad copy for various patent medicines and tonics including Shaker Digestive Cordial, DeWitt's pills, and Foley remedies, with testimonials and notices throughout the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Beats Perkins
LeMans
John T. Thoman
Storm Lake
Peed
George D. Perkins
Congress
Demagogue era figures in confederate history noted death
A Kansas City observer recalls Maurice Ms Bainguoin a noted Confederate figure who died at his home. The report mixes references to diplomats generals and political figures across Wisconsin Oshkosh and Missouri with brief notes on public figures and a local riot event. It documents connections to trade houses and mentions a long civic career and wealth estimates alongside short notices of medical cures and remedies popular at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capiain
Maurice Ms ‘Bainguoin
Kansas City
Thure
Rucker
James Ye
Wisconsin
Cene Abraham Nave
Nave
Nave Pescantile Company
Missouri
Richard P. Bi
Oshkosh
Wis
Wools
Sed
Olahn
Lorgan
Saek
Williams & Hunt Dentists Serve Atlantic Iowa
Williams and Hunt, dentists, offer full service with crown and bridge work. Office location is over the Commercial Bank in Atlantic Iowa. Porterfield and Campbell physicians and surgeons are also listed with addresses near Ninth and Podala, Park hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Over Commercial Bank
Atlantic
Iowa
Porterfield & Campbell
Oficet
Tesidenca
C. L. Campbell
Park
Worth Its Weight in Gold in Dr. Kay’s Renovator Ad
An Omaha reader, 67, praises Dr. Kay’s Renovator for 20 years of constipation and sleep problems. She credits better sleep and relief, and offers free medical advice, a sample of Kay’s Renovator, Long Balm, and a copy of Dr. Kay’s Home Treatment. The notice encourages sending address to Dr. B J Kay Medical Co. in Omaha, Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. McCay
St., Omaha
Neb
Symptons
Kay
Dr. Kay
Gral-O Drink Promises Healthful Coffee Substitute
Gral-O is a grain based drink sold by grocers as a coffee substitute. It claims to aid digestion and strengthen nerves without stimulants, suitable for children and adults, priced around 25 cents. The ad notes it tastes like coffee when properly prepared and is promoted as a health builder.
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Troy
Pargons & Co
Sole
Agenta
Puta Health
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Stoica
Atlan
Wouter
Preston, Davenport
EQUAL
Atlantic Boys
Ted
F. Parsons & Co
Towa
DeWitt
Vic Emmert & Co
Evans City
Globe
Alotais
Oley
John C. Dunn
Wheeling
W. Va
Milesburg
Foley
G. A. Stillson
Tampico
Vic Eggert & Co
Wasumarox
France
Austria
Spain
Vic Emmert& Co
Doug
Vic Hmmert & Co
Moore
LaFayette
de Witt
Emmart
Chamberlain
Victor
H. G. Weber & Co
P. Ketcham
Pike City
Cal
Vic Emmert
Williams & Hunt, Dentists
Pete
Magarrell
Agi N. 4Th Street
J. R.tmagarrell, R
Bo Siagarrell
van McGurdy
Cheatnut
Alwa
Chestnut Street
Palmer &. Findley
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