Fort Croghan Fort Sanford and Fort Dodge on Iowa Frontier
The article traces the short lives of Fort Croghan near Council Bluffs, Fort Sanford on the Des Moines river, and Fort Dodge in northwest Iowa. It covers their founding to safeguard Sauk and Fox lands, their relocations, military duties, and eventual abandonment as settlers moved in and tribes were displaced.
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Mississippi River
Iowa
Mississippi
Des Moines
Illinois
Missouri
Fort Leavenworth
J. H. K. Burgwin
Council Bluffs
Fort Croghan
Burgwin
John James Audubon
Wapello County
Fort Atkinson
Sauk and Fox Country
John Chambers
Iowa Territory
United States Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Company I
Dragoons
Iowa City
Chambers
Kansas
John Sanford
American Fur ’Company
James Allen
Fort Sanford
Des Moines River
Fort Madison
Fairfield
Captain Allen
Raccoon Fork
Raccoon River
Samuel Woods
Lizard River
Fort
Clarke
Fort Dodge
Henry Dodge
Wisconsin
Augustus C. Dodge
William Williams
United States
U. S. imports exceed exports in six months
Washington reports the first half 1936 trade deficit since 1926 as imports rise faster than exports by 9 million dollars. Total merchandise exports were 1.154 billion and imports 1.163 billion, with England Canada Cuba and South America top in import growth. Net capital inflow reached 496 million with gold inflows of 537 million.
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Washington
United States
Commerce Department
Amos E. Taylor
Department
England
Canada
Cuba
South America
America
Banks urged to speed up retirement of RFC obligations
Washington LP reports the Reconstruction Finance Corporation moves to accelerate repayment by banks. Beginning October 1 1936 interest on preferred stock capital notes and debentures drops from 4 to 3 percent for prompt payers, boosting annual retirement by up to 1 percent and funding via cash or U S government securities.
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Washington (Lp
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Jesse H. Jones
United States
Per cent on bank amortization payments described
The text notes that banks pay annual amortization installments promptly or retire stock before it matures, or raise their annual payments toward retirement by over one per cent.
Airplanes Crash Heads On Long Island Kill Four
Four men die in a head-on collision at a Jamaca L.I. airport as two private planes collide during landing and takeoff. The victims include pilots Max Stearn 33 and David Cook 28, and passengers William Frank 20 and Fred Davis 22, a flying instructor. Davis dies later in hospital.
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NEW York
INS
Department of Commerce
Jamada
L. IL
Max Stearn
David Cook
William Frank
Fred Davis
Davis
Worrells Host Reception At North Liberty Church
A reception honoring Rev. J. A. Worrell and family was held at the Methodist church Friday evening. Frank Zeller spoke followed by remarks by Mr. Worrell. Robert Adams described a California trip and Ira J. Chamberlin recalled a 1919 western journey. Refreshments served to seventy attendees. a fruit shower greeted the Worrells.
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North Liberty
J. A. Worrell and Son
Dwight
Methodist Church
Frank Zeller
Worrell
Robert Adams
California
Ira J. Chamberlin
Firemen To Inspect Business Structures In Cedar Rapids
Local firemen in uniform will inspect every non dwelling building in Cedar Rapids during Fire Prevention week starting Tuesday. Fire Chief E P Kohout said the checks will run through the week until all business structures are reviewed for fire hazards. Citizens are urged to visit the Fire Prevention week display at 217 Third street SE where a fireman and Boy Scouts staff the booth 9 30 a m to 6 p m daily to answer questions.
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Cedar Rapids
E. P. Kohout
Martinsburg Boys Injured When Horse-Drawn Ride Struck
Paul Jones and his brother George, Martinsburg area youths, were riding home on highway 149 when a truck driven by Leland Brand struck their horse. The horse was dragged 115 feet and killed. Paul is in improved condition after treatment at Sigourney hospital with bruises and a dislocated shoulder. George Baker and witness George Baker aided in transporting the boys to care.
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Sigourney
Paul Jones
Alan Jones
Martinsburg
Sigourney Hospital
Jones
George
Leland Brand
E. E. Tremmel
George Baker
Lifebuoy Soap Praised For Gentle Purifying Power
An advertisement extols Lifebuoy as superior for bathing and complexion. It claims Lifebuoy cleanses skin with a special purifying ingredient, is 20 percent milder than beauty and baby soaps, and leaves a fresh scent that vanishes on rinsing.
Immitating Others Deters Jean From Personal Success
Jean struggles to imitate a popular friend and ends up looking ridiculous. The piece urges Jean to value her own dignity and grace while recognizing that traits that suit one girl may not suit another.
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Jean
Dear Miss Manners on Old Fashioned Love and Modern Girls
A reader laments modern dating and praises old fashioned values 23 endorses his choice of a traditional partner. Miss Manners replies that healthy discussion helps, wishes him luck, and notes his children’s comfort and need for his happiness.
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Miss Manners
Sally Ann
Testing Love and Marriage Through Trials
The passage reflects on choosing love with a young man amid poverty illness and misfortune, noting that love and marriage face rough patches but partners can support each other through hardship with commitment and hope.
Two Lovers Struggle Over Harmony and Understanding
A nostalgic reflection notes constant quarrels in a couple. It argues that true lovers tolerate differences and seek to understand each other’s perspective, valuing patience and shared logic to sustain happiness.
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First Ave
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