Audubon County Journal notes from July 1903
Surveyor Wattles of Brayton visits Audubon on business. Anna Dorr returns from Atlantic. Miss Hersom visits friends while the professor ships goods to a new location. Congregational Aid to meet Saturday at Park for business. Chris Hansen expands into Davenport Elevator coal products. B J Loner plans land deals along Des Moines to Audubon trolley line. Town notices on church, convention events, and local movements. Dated July 30 1903 Audubon County Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wattles
Brayton
Anna Dorr
Mrs. Raper
Atlantic
J. B.J. Loner
Armstrong
John
Des Moines
Audubon
Nelson Denison Marriage Alleges Quiet Denison Bride
On Wednesday July 26 at 3 pm at the country residence of Mr and Mrs John Denison near Extra, Miss Mary Denison wed Mr Chris Nelson of the city. The Rev Jeraild of Kintballion performed the ceremony in the presence of many guests. The groom, a city buttermaker, is described as gentle and industrious, while the bride is praised for quiet manners and charm. The couple plan to reside in the city and set up housekeeping after celebratory feasts and numerous wedding presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Denison
Extra
Invir Daugenter
Mary Denison
Chris Nelson
Jeraild
Kintballion
Nelson
Miss Denison
Swan Wing Power Cited To Break A Man’s Leg
An official recalls a swan’s formidable wing as a dangerous fact tying its strength to possible injuries. A doctor once noted a vase broken by a swan. A Swan Jake incident on Arkansas waterway links a swan's force to severe injuries. Industry and medical voices discuss the bird’s potential harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoo
Thedon Lake
Arkansas
Philadelphia Record
First National Bank Certificate No 6870 Issued 1903
The document from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency certifies that The First National Bank of Exira in Audubon County Iowa has met statutory requirements to commence banking. Dated July 7, 1903, and signed by Deputy Comptroller T. P. Kan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Theasery Department
Currenc
Washington, DC
Exira
Audubon
Sta
Iowa
Thomas P. Kan
First National Bank of Extra
Kyxtra
Aude Lonwand
Towa
United States
T.plkank
Remarkable Cure of Diarrhoea After Long Suffering
Mrs. Joe Miller of Morgan recalls a nine year battle with severe diarrhoea that eluded relief from physicians. After trying Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, one bottle cured her misery, costing only a few cents, with sales by Nick Dotlitye & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Miller
Morgan
Bosque County
Chamberlain
Por Sale Ty Nick Dotlitye & Co
Odd Liberal Offer Promises Special Editions and Pointers
A garbled local notice touts a remarkable Liberal Offer for readers to obtain Special Farnese Institute Editions and The Pontiry Painter. It stresses rare opportunities and calls to contact an office for details, with unclear references to prices and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allourfacner
Abialil
Iehis
Farnese Institute
Pontiry
Lown Huntnstead
No Pity Shown Bucklen’s Amica Salve cures 24 tumors
F A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama relates a long tale of suffering from a terrible case of piles with 24 tumors. He credits Bucklen’s Amica Salve with curing him after other treatments failed. It is praised for burns and aches as well, offered for 25 cents at Nick Dotting & Co’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Gulledge
Verbena
Bucklen
Nick Dotting & Co
Southern Fruit and Vegetable Growing
C A Park, general veterinary and migration agent, based in Louisville and Nashville, Kentucky, promotes Southern fruit and vegetable growing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C, A. Park
The Mystery of Migration and the Birds' Annual Journey
A reflective essay traces the yearly paths of birds crossing distances to their homes. It ponders the thrill of migration, the silent guidance of nature, and the belief that a higher power governs their motions beyond human control. It links migratory wonder to art, morals, and a broader sense of earth’s unseen forces.
Weds and Warnings Over Wedding Ring Power
In a fragmentary dialogue a girl argues over the tyranny of consent in marriage and the meaning of the ring. The suitor counters with practical views, claiming the ring’s social weight often outweighs theoretical notions of freedom in wedlock.
Young bird growth and flight maturation noted
A fragmented account describes eaglet development from hatching to fledgling, noting three years to full flight. It mentions instinct, parental guidance, nest disruption, and the old birds’ attempts to drive the young from the nest as they develop strength and skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bineles
Teilita
Abe
Never Tease a Morne in Nineteenth Century Advice
A St Louis Republic excerpt warns children and adults against teasing horses or calves. It argues that taunting animals teaches cruelty, leading to dangerous behavior and eventual punishment. The piece reflects cautionary sentiment about humane treatment and the consequences of careless amusement.
Portune official misuses ticket funds in Thun drawing
An Austrian civil service official bought tickets from a philanthropist in Thun, later used up funds, and sought return of money after one ticket won a prize. The incident reveals low funds in the office and the official's attempts to reclaim funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doment
Sorrow to Childhood and the Queen’s Gentle Wisdom
A fragmented tale recalls a woman serving Queen Elizabeth of Rowbinla who laments sorrow hindering childhood. The queen responds that happiness is an ego that carries you past past sorrows if you refrain from dwelling on them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Rowbinla
Henry
Cincinnati
Story of a man with five wives sparks asylum joke
A line from the Atlanta Constitution recounts a quip about a man with five wives. Brother Dickey pauses briefly before remarking that he supposes they will keep him there in the asylum, underscoring a grim humorous tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trether Dicke
Brother Dickey
Atlanta Constitution
Fragmented quips echo in old papers about meals and aging
A string of brief newspaper snippets and witticisms appears, including a doctor warning about swimming after meals and a humorous exchange about marriage, aging, and engagements. The quotes mix playful dialogue and social observations from various papers.
Break for Liberty ends in deadly prison escape attempt
Thirteen inmates broke from Mal 50m penitentiary at dawn, killed a warden and wounded others during clashes. Guards, including Captain Murphy and Overseer McDonough, were assaulted as convicts seized arms and fled toward Bald Mountain. Governor Pardee dispatched state troops to assist.
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Nisie
Llreshiaat
Limnkey
Psligie Warn
Eli
Cape
Bald
Nity Uitla
Pardes
Asimirane
Willan
Don Wilkineou
Harry Wilkustic
Murphy
Guanis
Wilkineau
Hi Oflers
Turnkey Cochrane
Palmer Varely
Ponstantory
Wilkinson
Mormon Lbridge
Tel Abou
Pardee Orient Company
Railroad Accident Report Shows Heavy Casualties
Washington July 28 Interstate Commerce Committee reveals for the quarter ending March 31 that 800 persons were killed and 2,834 injured in train accidents. Additional accidents include on‑the‑job injuries and derailments, totaling 1,159 collisions and 1,181 derailments with damage to cars and engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Committee
United States
Engineer and Fireman Killed in Santa Fe Wreck
Santa Fe Limited from Chicago to the west derailed at Rock River crossing near Princeville due to an open switch. Engineer E T O'Brien and Fireman Charles Vogel of Fort Madison were instantly killed. Express Messenger R L B Budway and assistant Ed Parshall of Chicago suffered minor injuries. traffic delayed for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Santa Fe Lmited
Chicago
Rock Telani
Princeville
Et O'Brien
Charles Vogel
Fort Madison
R. L. B. Budway
Ed Parshall
Fragmented query on social group control and public knowledge
An unclear excerpt questions an individual who formed a social group’s center of control. It asks what impact such a figure might have on the public and on observers, but the text is garbled, obscuring concrete names, places, or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Inquirer
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Audubon County Journal Co
W. Marlin
Chris Hansen
West Exit
Davenport Elevator Company
H. Bryaneld
Jay
Tri County Convention
Tri County
Christian Church
Gatwick
Griswold
Beeston
C.W.E.M
Church of Christ
W. F. McCormick
BS Denny
Joel
Field
Drake University
W.B. McCormick
Nick
Mable
Nancy Breckenridge
Anita
Wo. Hayter
Mins
Emma Glines
Miak Mary Johnson
LEWIS
Elder
F. A. Sheets
Ida Robb
Myrtle Wheeler
Maud Smedley
Eihel Richardson
Vista Sampson
Will Smedley
John Gocury
Mise Pearl Aikes Mra
C. F. Jensen
Wold Elder Gatwick
John Dicns
Lyda Haake
Clara Nelson
Huldah Nelson
Alfred Roberta
Statzell
Mel Graham
Copeland
Hamlin
Masonic Lodge
Herbst
Hannah Harrison
Independence
Frank Kreamer
Smith Barber Shop
West
E. A. Armstrong
Guthrie County
Albert Guidinger
the Bon Ton
Mr. Voss
Kirk
Joby Knox
Colorado
Mra. J. Holden
H. A. Dimick
Morris Peterman
Harry Guernsey
Mra. We
Emerson
Frankie Dorr
Sioux City
Frank Dorr
Geo. Johnson
Tri-County
Soren R. Nelson
Will Ne
Nist
Chris J. Sorensen
Misa Lillis Hays
Ida Patty
Mrs. Winchell
Oakfield
Findlay Donald
Sloan
Bowman
Congregational Ladies Aid Society
Denison
Apno
Nick Dorting Jo
T-Grip
Dr. Miles
Neryine
Greeley Mutual
M. Lasterson
Greeley Township
R.F.D. Noy
Pred Wahlert
P. ©. Schwenneker
Adair
State Mutual
Louisville
Hans
AdilEvies
Louisville &Nashvill
Louisville, Ky
Philadelphia Press
Ela
Claude Miss
Maud
Balthmore Herald
Break For Liberty
California
Shisid
Bristol
Nosevert Hey Wars
John Furtaih Chation
Aguire Hulls
Bob
Ety
Cansecre
Curtis
Lear
N Law
Evarts
Phelps
Dudley
Dana
Halstead
Watterson
Whitelaw Reid
Cleveland
Harrison
Blaine
Seward
Gladston
Disraeli
Aml
Tes, Colbert, and
David
Ure, McKelway, and
Sumner
Dickens
Thackery
Howells
Market Twain
Carlyle
Froude
Aund Morley
Emmerson
Curt
Grant
Shenna
Schrey
Miles
Wheeler
Lew Wallace
Eliot
Gilman
Tuxley
Tyndall
Bert Spencer
Agassiz
Came
Depew
E.W. Bok
Cyrus W. Field
Gladstone
Holt
Nerve
SNS
P Son
John D. Morris and Company Publishers
Philadelphia
AFINE
John D. Morea and Company
Choatant Street
Monmes
Audubon County Cure
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