Musical prodigy child violinist from Calmar noted
A four year old grandson of Prof. John Thayer of Calmar astonishes, having played standard violin by age two after his mother left it within reach. Lyceum bureaus offer 100 to 200 weekly to perform, father planning Europe instruction this summer. A German professor claims germ theory progress and a cure for disease may follow with continued study.
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Decorah
John Thayer
Calmar
Lyceum
Europe
Longest Tow in Ma History Ends in San Francisco
The Standard Oil steamer Atiga arrived in San Francisco with barge No. 98 after a 72 day voyage from New York covering 18,090 miles. A 350 fathom cable held the pair, breaking once for an hour. Atlas carried 15,000 barrels of fuel oil, leaving 5,000 aboard. barge loaded with 1,255,000 gallons of naptha, stopping only at Punfin Arenas. Both vessels to be used in coast trade.
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Ma‘hine
Standard Oil
Atiga
San Francisco
Standard Company
New York
Atlas
Punfin Arenas
Base fed 20 eggs in a strange animal care note
A cryptic report describes feeding 20 eggs to a base animal, mentions an unknown breed and age eight to ten months, and includes fragmented terms like ganic ShortiHop and Tova, with unclear context and multiple misspellings.
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Algo
Home Wedding Unites Sylvia Boots and Arthur Dibble
The April 11 1908 home ceremony in Elgin united Miss Sylvia Boots and Arthur Dibble of Clermont. Rev Stoeckman officiated with only the bride’s immediate family present due to Mrs Booths illness. Dibble left soon for Albert Lea Minnesota to take a wood post, prompting the date change prior to departure.
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Sylvia Boots
Elgin
Arthur Dibble
Clermont
James Doodte
Stoeckman
German’ Baptist Church
Booth
Dibble
Albert Lea
Minnesota
Misa Sylvian
Eigin
Nya
CHL
Agauchsia
Mirg
Epo
David King of Israel cantata to be sung in Elgin
A cantata titled David King of Israel by Chas H. Gabriel will be presented by the German Baptist church choir Easter Sunday afternoon in Elgin. The article also notes Elgin Canning Co stockholders meeting, lists officers and directors, and reports a serious horse accident harming Mrs Lowe while Will Lowe and son escaped with bruises. Additionally Dickinson is having shingles work done on his residence.
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Chas
H. Gabriel
Dundee
Beethoven
Mendelsohn
Geo. F. Root
Otis
Swannee River
Jerusalem
David
Elgin
The
Elgin Canning Co
B. Zeigler
R. O. Woodard
Pluma Weaver
C. F. Becker
Thurlough Doan
Ben &Chori
Christian Miler
Will Lower
Weat Union
Lowe
Mr. Lower
Roy
Council Proceedings in Elgin Iowa 1905 Apr 3 4
Regular meeting called to order by mayor Gunderson with roll call of councilmen Schmid Lachman Patterson and Weibel Minutes of previous meeting read and approved Bills paid include Winke Capper Kuster and Gehring for oil wicks lumber and cleaning cross inspection and lighting March. Meeting adjourned to April 8 1905 with oath of office for new members Lehman and Hanson and committee appointments made for the coming year Equalization board examined assessor books exemption granted for Mattie Hofer and Drs. to be continued.
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Elgin
Iowa
Gunderson
Schmid
Lachman
Patterson
Weibel
Winke
T J Capper
TJ Capper
Kuster
Frank Bakeman
Election Board
Gehring
Hughes
R. Lehman
W. Kuster
C. Theo. Schmid
C. Lehman
Ed Hanson
Hugh Patterson
Lehman
Theo. Schmid
Hanon A. Weibel
Alloy
Boon Hugh Patterson
Ed Haneon
E. A. Weibel
Board of Equalization
W. Kusver
Elgin Land
Board of Diquialization
Hanson
Mattie Hofer
Drs
Seanbee
High
Board For Equalization
Gunebaas
W. Kusten
O. Fothergill Quarantine Services
Peoek
Board of Equalization Meeting Adjourns for April 1905
April 5 1905 meeting adjourned for lack of quorum by Mayor Gunderson. April 6 1905 hearing raised real estate taxes for listed residents and the board then became a board of health appointing Dr C Fothergill as health officer for the year. Quarantine services bill paid. adjournment set for April 12 1905.
MATTINGS AND CARPETS STORE NOTICE
We call attention to our stock of carpets from 18 to 7 wool varieties. Half wool carpets sold at discounted prices per yard. Complete line of furniture and a selection of premier merchandise. We guarantee quality and workmanship.
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Kaufman Garment
Maes
Kaufman
Fred R. Berg
Premurandaus
Railroad Accidents Reported for 1904 October to December
The Interstate Commerce Commission records 2,961 killed and 14,027 injured in U S railroad and other accidents during October November and December 1904. The report notes prominent figures and mentions Theodore P Shonts as the chosen head of a new commission, with possible reappointments of several engineers and officials. Local notes cover varied events from accidents to births and community happenings, including a six lambs birth and a mobile shop purchase.
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United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Theodore P. Shonts
Toledo, St. Louis and Western Railway
Mesars
Wiliam Barclay Parsons
Willaus I. Burr
Benjamin M. Harrod
Chet Dyott Junsky
Basklen
Theadore Schuele
Columbus
Phut Basklens
Sonthea
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Berg’s Clothing Store
Winchester
Yenter
Fay Ee
Hag
Gana
Fedrim
Buckingham’s
Israel
Aery T Wir
Dickinson
Council Proceedings
W. Kuerner
Epworth League
Hpworth Leagus
T Uys
Tsland Systems
Omnahsy O
Denver
Omaha
Elmer Patterson
Wedesday
Guerrge, Fown
L M. Beroh
Oolwein
Mra
Mike Monnahon
John Sutter
Wm. Petratz
Bumner
Shelp
Nowady
Sohori & Weibyl
T. J. Capper
Gillman
Opera House
Kniel & Rubger
Watbal & Guhring
Stoahr
Pharavacy
Pete Vikdal
Rav, Stoackmarsh
Sauer Inst Bunday
Garman Bantiat Shurch
Hers Miah Kohls
Christian Buhr
West Valent
Brainard
Seaday
Carsten Holseth
West Union Section
Fell
W. T. Grover
Florance
Mildred Brace
Mt. Carroll
Teeuday
Joloud
Bryce
Eldear
Cay
O. W. Heisertman
J. J." Hobson
Pramidrla Automobile
Hobson
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