Segueing to the Klondike Woman Prospector Miss Kelly
The article profiles Miss Mika Kelly of Karisaa who became a notable writer for Kansas City papers and the Chicago Tribune. She prospected the Klondike with six men, endured the Chilkoot Pass, spent eight years in Alaska, then moved to oil ventures in Southern Kansas with a Kansas City office. The piece notes her claim near Odessa ridge, valued at 74 000, and her production of travel and business writings for major magazines.
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Devils’ Lake
Penin
Mika ‘Kelly
Karisaa
Kansas City
Star of the
Chicago
Tribune
Investi
Alaska Way
Chilkoot Pass
Chivarry
Dawson City
Prith
Klondike
Kansas
Klon- Hike
Alaska
Lippincott’s
Leslie's
McClure
Colliers
Odessa
Miss Kelly Guest of Mrs. Kelley in Girlhood Circle
Miss Kelly stayed with Mrs. C. W. Kelley whose friends helped her in choosing the location. Mr. and Mrs. Kelley assisted in the selection and hosting arrangement.
Chautauqua Singer Recalls a Thief Encounter
Myron, a Chautauqua visitor known as a lively performer, recounts an incident at Moors where a thief reached through a window berth. She describes grappling with the suspect, who dropped the stolen items and fled toward the tracks as onlookers vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice'Myron
Chautauqua
Iowa
Tsaw
Taan
Sycme
Teddy
Roosevelt
Good Yield From New Method Reported Near Bisbee
ML Gray, owner of three valuable quarters near Bisbee, reports a promising crop after inspecting his fields. He estimates a yield of 15 to 20 bushels per acre, with locals noting higher potential up to 5 dollars per bushel. Gray credits new grain methods and fresh seed varieties for a heavy stand despite some minor injury.
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ML Gray
Bisbee
Gray
Old Debt Paid Judge Duell Receives Draft Claim
The draft claim incurred during service in 1868 was paid to Nels W. Hawkinson Lumber Co. by the United States government. Maurice Johnson, agent, notes the claim arose while Duell served in the army. The item references an independent lumber yard in west Union and Wilson's livery barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fudge-Duall
United States
Nels W. Hawkinson Lumber Co
Ford
Maurice Johnson
Independent Lumber Yard
West Union Army
Wilson
Government accounting errors prompt inspection and delay
The document reviews a long list of bill items showing private pay, short pay, subsistence shortages, clothing shortages, and deductions. Judge Duéll admits ignorance of several items until a remittance arrived. T. C Saunders, ex-county court clerk, redirected the claim and secured its approval through his efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baer
Duéll
Saunders
Washington
New Industry Opens In Devils Lake City
A new industry including Vermont and Tennessee marble and Minnesota granite will locate in the old Gorder building on Third Street. The first carload of material arrived Monday and the shop will feature modern machinery, air tools, derricks, and two depots for unloading. Mr. Brooks, after surveying many towns, chose Devils Lake for advantages and the city will give a royal welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devils Lake
H. J
Brooks Marble
Gorder
Third Street
Muaterial
Spacer
Mac
Chinery
Vermont
Tennessee
Minnésota
Brooks
Phe
Webster Sends Plenty of Students
A Webster town article notes about fifteen pupils from Webster and nearby attend city schools, praising educational progressiveness and the city’s graded system that enables thorough drill with fewer recitations per teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
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Lima
Fort Totten
the Klondike
Eae Central Lite
Tneurante
Duell
Hodgkinson’s
Frashion Livery
MW Wilbon
Sevilla Bus and Transfer Line
Postoffice
Telephone
Paul
Minnesota Inseed Oil Paint Company
Minnesota Linseed
Es Devils[Lake
N. D
C. P. Brainard
N. Dak
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