The Express Horse Bay and Old McGregor
A nostalgic piece celebrates the express horse era amid a modern shift to Ford trucks. It recalls the horse’s role in history and a local McGregor tale of Old Bay, the last great bay horse, and John D. Whler defending the animal against replacement, reflecting sentiment for loyal beasts and community bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bnd
Caesar
Alexanders
Napoleon
Washinfton
Robert’ E. Lee
Dale
Mengajore
Boy
Henry Ford
McGregor
John D. Whler
John
The
Mirror
Express
Old Bay
Avery
Hoya
Old Ray
Ford
John Naler
John Naley
Rock Island Citizen John Barter Visits Eagle Lake
A L Baring reports prominent Rock Island citizen John Barter spent Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning in Eagle Lake visiting after a five o clock arrival from Rock Island. He plans to remain overnight and return on the ten o clock morning train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barter
Rock Island
Eagle Lake
Sap
E, McLain
Stockly
Ben McCormick
Chas
PB. Silladay
J. E. Davidson
Chase of small town letters and a dangerous airman tale
Chesterville residents gather for visits at homes in Wallis Eagle Lake and Shreveport while Eleanor Clark recovers from a fall after a saddle girth broke. A heroic yet controversial note about Schreiber's risky stunt aboard the Yellow Bird sparks debate on fame and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cooper
A. L. Welch
Neat
Wallis
Mera
Louine
Mya
Donn Karlson
Eagle Lake
Eleanor Clark
le Bourget
Schreiber
Terry
Span
Achrel
Ber
America
Alwys World Humor Grows Funniest With Odd Exchange
A fragmentary item notes a humorous world where laughter deepens. A line hints at a wife’s surprised shouted plea, capturing a quirky moment in a lighthearted local page.
Methodist Church Furnishes New Chancel Elevation and Heautifying
The Methodist church has recently supplied new materials to enhance the elevation and beautify the chancel area of the church, improving the interior appearance and ceremonial space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Curacao Island Faces Historic Attacks From Pirates and Powers
A National Geographic Society bulletin describes Curacao as a peaceful Dutch island that endured repeated raids since the 16th century. It details a 16th to 19th century pattern of lootings by French, British, and Spanish forces, Dutch control, and strategic harbor importance noted since Ojeda’s 1499 voyage. The piece places Curacao's turmoil in a long arc of regional naval power struggles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Jomatad
Curacao
West Indies
Ojeda
Columbus
Venetiala
Peter Stuyvesant
Aterward
New Amsterdam
Mon
Yaris Diy
Curacag
Curacao Deep Water Harbor and Dutch Outpost History
In 1903 German warships visited Curaçao amid debt collection rumors, as the island served as a crucial trading point near Venezuela. The Dutch stronghold features stark tropical life, with a dry, import-reliant economy, a busy harbor, and a population mix of Europeans and local groups. Petroleum dominates Curacao’s present activity, while the town centers along a narrow channel bridged by a pontoon, and tolls fund passage. A separate anecdote notes old advice on marriage and moral views, reflecting social attitudes of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curacao
Venezuela
Germany
Imlf
Curacna
Wil- Jemstall
Negro Quarter
Curacao I
Lyle Jst
South Americ
Europe
North America
Willematad Farloria
Curacin
Amsterdam
Curagno
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Chevrolei
Las
Ana
Michigan
Joe Sappingt Poss
Dover
Braham Tin
A. L. Baring
Chesterville News
J. W. Adams
Doc Starr
Madeline
Lissle
M. E. Selph
Lewie Austin Ana
John Karlson
Bogle Lake
Karlson
Baby
Shreveport
Louisiens
Arthur Anderson
Joe
Cheaterville
May Roy Grayen- Mesdames Clark
Adama and
Larsen
Nungesser
Cott
Tom Nation
Paris
Lindbergh
Opie
Efouston Chronicle
Eagle Lake Tin Co
E. A. Toliver
Essenas Eiaieaia
Certs Scott
Eagle Lake State Bank
Geo. Herder
H. Lee Johnson
O. McCarty
EF. B. Duncan
J. M. Chumney
Max Conners
E.L. Beckman
C. A. Matthews
I. V. Duncan
Curacawo
Adlebeeg
Feldaynlahte
Max Conner
W. M
M. Cummins
Aecy
0. C. Fe
Wil Wather
Noble Grand N.C
NEY
Lacy
Emanuel Roos
Attornex-At-Law
Norra Bldg
Toxar
Merrls Gide
EF. T. Kollmann
Wistermann Bulleting
Northweat Co
Lake Maracaibo
Curacuo
Togel
Buss
Dat Morelle
Seguin
Ed Hodde
Igi
Helpa
Women
Cagatipation
Bud’s Tailor
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