Rev Nighols in Egypt a vivid early 20th century travelogue
Traveler from Naples reaches Alexandria July 10 describes Pharos lighthouse Pompey’s Pillar and the great library, notes Cairo’s mixed modern vigor, vast museum, and the Nile’s canals. Mentions local figures and a 1904 Cairo visit before heading to Palestine. ends with obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Mediterranean
Alexendria
Alexander
Asiey
Pherea
Sostratus
Pompey
Piller
Diocletian
Alexander the Great
St. Petersburg
Rasia
Alexandria
Apollos
Acauilia
Parcilia
Alexandra
Jerusalem
St. Steven
Simon
Cyrene
St. Mark
Hypatia
Hso
Snlius Casar
Opsars
Ceiro
Nile
Cairo
Feo
New York
Chicago
Egyptian Gazette
New Museum
Old Pheroah
Harper Scott of Vinton Dies Suddenly in Van Horne
Harper Scott, an elderly resident of Vinton, died suddenly of heart failure in Van Horne Tuesday morning. He had been in Van Horne since May, employed as a cook for workmen building a house for Mr. Fry near Wes Horas. Born June 14, 1845 in Pennsylvania, he moved with his parents to Illinois, later to Iowa and Bennocoum. He served in the Civil War with Company A, 93 Illinois regiment. He married in Vinton on December 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Scott
Vinton
van Horne
Fry
Wes Horas
Barper Scott
Sas
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Lowe
Bennocoum
Obituary of George M. Kirk Marks Blairtown Life
George M. Kirk, born December 19, 1859 in Steubenville, Ohio, dies at a prime age leaving a wife Mary Louise Stocker and two daughters. A Blair town and Banton county figure, he served on the school board, city council, and held numerous Masonic and fraternal memberships. Funeral services were held at the late residence with lodges assisting. He was remembered for duty, generosity, and his life principle to do any work with full effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Kirk
Bisietown Preas
Binkstown
Steuben- Fille
Ohio
Gee
Mr. Kirk
Henton County
Laws
George
Stonasifer
Mary Louise Stocker
E. W. Stocker
Keystone
Blairatown
Banton County
Masonia Order
Lincoln Lodge Newo
AF. A. M
Elsistown
Lincoln Lodge
Jeruuslem
Marengo
St. Bernard Commandery No
ER. T
Belle Plains
E Kebir Shrine
Cedar Rapids and DaMalay
Clinton
Iowa
Iodges of Eastern Star
Isoderm Freedmen
Modern Brotherhood of America
Legion of Honor
Knights of Pythias
The
Mystic Tatlers
Upa
Mayeric Brothers
Werthem
Belle Plaine
Nick
Bellerway
Vinton
Ceder Rapids
Res. F. A. Smiley
Bislistowsian Church
Dersena
Willi
Democratic ticket in sight hints Parker for next president
The report notes William Jennings Bryan predicts Parker will win the Democratic ticket and become president. He argues Parker will end imperialism, restore party reform, and counteract military swagger under Roosevelt era policies.
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Univags
William Jankrings
Sod
St. Louis
Bryan
Alton B. Parser
United States
Mr. Bryan
Purixer
State Iowa Builds State Institutions and Hospitals on Large Scale
Des Moines Aug 1 The state board of control reports extensive building at Iowa charitable and penal institutions and hospitals with nearly 1500000 in contracts awarded. Projects include Cherokee state hospital new cottage 355597.50 Clarinda hospital cottage and workshops 68910 total, Council Bluffs deaf school administration and dormitories 195271, Ft Madison hospital steel 36505, Marshalltown additions 14600 83600 and more. Repairs and land purchases accompany new water systems and railroad spur plans to ease construction at Knoxville.
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Des Moines
Towa
State Board of Control
Cherokee State Hospital
Clarinda State Hospital
Gouncil Bluffa School For
Madison
Independence State Hospital
Marshalltown State Soldiers’ Home
Eiders
Robinson
Grenwood
Mitchelville
Rannel Word
Devonport
Luckcrest
Caeroave
Stats Board
Kucsyilie Ioebriate
Gorens
Fuad Striatechowi
Sidoraitenwood feeGie Mt Lad Ji
Davenport Orphan's
Huma Sr
Glenwood
Marshalltown
Knoxville
Mt. Pieasant
Knoxville 90
Coal Contract Bids Opened At Next Regular Meeting
City Council met in regular session with Councilmen Bestig Dowi Grant Latham and Miller present. They discussed claims totaling amounts for various services and materials, approved sidewalk and street grade adjustments, and reviewed levies for 1904 including street, waterworks and library funds. The bid on the coal contract from the current year was tabled until the May 1905 meeting, and the council adjourned after certifying electric light and waterworks bonds.
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Bestig
Dowi
Grant
Latham
Miller
Csee
Saas
Roy Miller
Harvey Snyder
Windmiliss
S.eeseene
Robina
Lilinoia Elec
AJ Myers
Benton Cofes Co
Frank G Bay
Alex Hiarper
Special
CE Pawcett
Westinghouse Eise Light Co
H Thompson
Bcoren
F Cesner
Zoromittes
H. Miller
G. A. Part
Strest
Mellar
Beatty
Sifewiik
West Streat
Concord
Whipple
Donsien
Maristia
Gre
Geo
Public Library
Tae Oits
Frank G. Ray
Cozi
Tekan
Movad Oy Mariette
Downs
Drismnass
Yerss
Nays
Marriette
Abssut
Buxton
McHilroy
Local Board Seeks Favorable Terms Amid High Material Costs
Despite rising material prices the board pursues favorable contract terms within appropriations. Some projects have seen a second bidding round to ensure value.
Incomplete Names and Notes From Local Notices
Fragmented OCR reads like a list of people and families, with scattered places and relations. Mentions of August, Schistsitern, Dettrarsin, Sinikan, Wien, Guicitown, and Waterine appear among many unclear terms and partial names. No clear event or outcome is identifiable.
Advertised letters list at Vinton post office August 6 1902
The post office at Vinton lists advertised letters awaiting pickup as of August 6 1902. Names include Geo B Addy Mrs Jalis A dsndasson Rs C L King J W Lamphem T A Mulligan Miss Eins Sundsra and others such as J Lamphem Danfeord Gordon G E Coveer P My.
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P.O
Vinton
Geo. B. Addy
Jalis A. Dsndasson
C. L. King
W. Lamphem
T. A. Mulligan
Eins Sundsra
A Summer Cold Remedies and Prophylaxis
A summer cold is described as more than irritating, with pneumonia a fall risk. Online Cough Care supposedly clears mucus, reduces inflammation, and strengthens lungs. One Minute Cough Care is pitched for children and claimed to ease cramps and coughs, sold by Jos and Brabaker.
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Jos, & Brabaker
Grain Crops Report From The Week Ending Ang S Baek
The report notes limited improvement in ramie and wheat yields during most of the month while a few varieties show promise. It highlights finishing work on crops, effects of weather, and overall poor crop prospects with some seasonal uncertainty and calls for attention to protein content in crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ang. S Baek
Alee Tool Ages Omen Wondered
A fragment reads as a historic note about omen and tool ages with puzzling phrasing. It hints at superstition and early industry in a remote locale, but specifics are unclear. Further context would clarify人物, place, and event.
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Ascra
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REV. Nighols
Egypt
Pharaos
Samuel Alom
Rev. Ewing
Ewing
Basrani
Syria
Quarrantine
Palestine
Nicegla
Francis A. Garthem
Frank Brown
Uy' Sart
Colidran
Tores
G. A. BR
Rumasy Sf
Rush
Rock Island
Bhscrren
Joe
G. Farmer
Cedar Rapins
Lee Elagalas
Ian
Rus
Tareshi
Harper Sgate
Giner
Sisrstewe
Fogere
Beit
Gille Maseaic Lace Sf
Hoste
Aupmiaa
Prise Sewer
Gigi
Stummier
Aimee Gate
Maxeng
Sal As Believe
Parker LL Wan
Nebragkas
New Yorker
Wit
Board of Control
Espense
Council Proceeding
Nelie Sidaner
Arther Baxter
Sheri
Greece
Enter & Ae
Ader
Isn
Een City
L Skene
Dettaresin
Sored Ee Ae Eatae
August Schistsitern
Mati
Andi Wall toGn Gillem
Sinikan
Ieee
Siendig
Emo
Mats Biose
Tinak
Ebon
Wien
W. E
Sinfison
Bhail
Heather
Seem
Warsety
Iver Fox
Weet Liberty
Watecho
J. ¥. Lamphem
Danfeord Gordon
G. E. Coveer
P. My
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