Across the Prairies with Albert Lea in 1835 Iowa trek
The article recounts Lt Colonel Stephen W. Kearny leading dragoons from Fort Des Moines on a 1000 mile summer patrol in 1835. It describes mud, rain, berries, game, and rivers from Des Moines to Lake Pepin, the Cedar and Raccoon forks, and Keokuk villages, ending with Lea’s notes that helped popularize the name Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Rapids
Old Fort Des Moines
Montrose
Stephen W. Kearny
Company I
Kearny
Des Moines
Skunk River
Oskaloosa
Albert M. Lea
Iowa
Ioway
Raccoon Fork
Little Cedar River
Mitchell County
Alps
Lake Pepin
Mississippi River
Wabasha
Winona
Minnesota
Blue Earth River
United States Dragoons
de Noyelles
Lea
Des Moines River
Cedar Creek
Appanoose
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Agency
Fort Des Moines
Wisconsin
Mississippi
Missouri
Dismissal of 24 Criminal Cases by District Court
Judge A. B. Clark halted twenty four criminal actions in Linn County district court on motion for lack of evidence as the September term began. Among the dismissals were cases against Russell Case tied to earlier safe robberies, Flor ence Paulsen and associates, and numerous other charges including desertion burglary and vagrancy with a mix of acquittals and negotiated outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Clark
Russell Case
Cedar Rapids
Anamosa Reformatory
Linn County
Florence Paulsen
Frank E. Hess
Hess
D. McElroy
Lester Wright
Charles Kelly
Alvin Kemper
Pearl Lyman
Herman Michel
Howard Kelley
Orvie Hopker
Frank A. Kairis
James J. Jolly
Jerome Atwood
Fred Lee
Grover Wyne
Robert Breadwater
Elmer Heald
Ellen Hopker
Herbert Smith
Bessie Kansky
Joe Boyle
Violet Millard
Benjamin Waggener
Lawrence E. White
Frank Beebe
Rudolph Struesky
Rudie Brown
Eddie Miller
The Ostrekoff Jewels Adventure in Warsaw
Wilfred Haven, American embassy aide, travels from Petrograd to Warsaw with the Ostrekoff Jewels worth millions. He rooms at a discreet house, where Anna Kastellane appears and urges a swift escape plan. Haven distrusts danger yet prepares to move as Polish officials maneuver to seize the jewels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Maven
Petreev
Anna Kastellane
Warsaw
Lenden
Elisaveta Ostrekef
Haven
Anna
Poland
Pile Sufferers Can You Answer These Questions
An old advertisement promotes HEM-ROID Tablets as an internal remedy for piles. It claims piles are caused by internal congestion and that the product stimulates lower bowel circulation to remove impure blood. It asserts guaranteed results with a money back offer through May Drug Co. and druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Leonhardt
Drug Co
10 20 30 Years Ago In The Gazette
A compilation notes past local events including Leona Parker studying at Madison Wisconsin and Miss Mansfield marrying Frank Dunshee. Arthur King loses two fingers in a corn shredder. Notices cover college elections at Coe college and church music at Fairfax. Prof George Cutler Fracker joins Columbia University psychology asst professor. C A Stephens of Cedar Rapids named deputy grand president for Iowa Eagles in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vassar
Leona Parker
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Arthur King
Near
Fairfax
Marisnnette Mansfield
Frank Chandler Dunshee
E. R. Burkhalter
Lobenstein
Margaret
Notre Dame
Ind
St. Mary’s College
Jack Massey
Coe College
Martha Johnson
Frances Fiske
Thomas Otis
Gabriel Quartet
St. Paul's Church
G. 5. Watkins
Mary Lunn
Sinda White
T. R. Rich
George Cutler Fracker
Columbia University
New York City
C. A. Stephens
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Baltimore
Mixed influences forecast for Greta Garbo birthday year
An astro logical forecast notes a day of mixed influences with strong chances for recognition in employment and industry while trends toward speculation and indulgence may offset gains. People born on this day may see solid progress through diligence, with Greta Garbo named as a notable nativity in this period.
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Greta Garbo
Fasteeth powder promises secure dentures and fresh breath
Fasteeth is described as a greatly improved powder sprinkled on dentures to prevent sliding or popping out. It claims a firm, comfortable hold without gummy taste and leaves breath sweet. Available at May Drug Company and other drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Drug Company
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John Ely Briggs
Gaszelle
Across the Prairies
Albert Lea
Skunk
Iowa River
Wright County
Kossuth County
Dragoon March
E. Phillips Oppenheim
Wilfred Haven
St. Petersburg
Sionaire
Commissionaire
Mr. Haven
Madam
Madan
Monsieur
Petrograd
Genevieve Kemble
The
Beaufort
Beaufort Group
Landstrom
Rockford
Charles of London
Davenport
Spinet
Ecru
Armstrong
Killian's
Killian Company
Killian
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