Queen Mary Pearl Attracts Global Attention In Chicago
A Chicago exhibition shows the famed Queen Mary pearl, weighing about 103 grains and 18.7 inches long?, described as the largest US pearl with superb luster. Ownership by Mr. Deakin stirs Europe market talk, with estimates up to $76,000. Witnesses confirm size and shine. buyers in Oswego and McGregor seek potential deals amid cautious disbelief.
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New York City
Whichia
Tiken-As
Etary
Elaine
Priirte Dy
Isconéth
Deakin
United States
Nad
Europe
the Raglan
Albert Camlin
J.’ H. Yates
Lawler
Crane Creek
McGregor
Republican State Tickets at Cedar Rapids Convention
The Republican state convention at Cedar Rapids on August 7 nominated a ticket including Governor and others for the coming campaign. Cummins swept the board, with his followers achieving prominence, while party tensions and internal disputes over anti-Cunningham leadership and railroad interests surfaced amid bold campaign moves and lingering concerns about the state’s political future.
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Cedar
Rapida
Aining
Dese Moinad
Liutepant
Gavery John
Heriot
Stuart
Tha Supreme Court
Falls
B.C. Brown
Sheldon
Public Instruction
Barrett
Osage
Cummins
Éfort
Jackson
Fon
Ory Mitts
Will
A. Hanson the Poet Expands Clermont Observer
A. Hanson Poat of the Clermont Observer reworks the paper pricing to feature his verse. The piece portrays Hanson as a gifted poet, aged about thirty, with a flamboyant claim to fame and a self described flowering brain.
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A. Hanson-Poat
Clermont
A. Hanson
Mancon
Norway
Ang Lie
Ureamar
Tramps At Okoboji Adventure Ends In Simple Summer Fun
Luther Shaffer and the editor flee to Lake Okoboji with minimal belongings for a playful escape. Two youths camp discreetly, fish, swim, and sunbathe, avoiding resort crowds. A farmer jokes about tramps while townsfolk supply transport. After days of carefree living they decide to return home. Okoboji is praised as a delightful destination, inviting others to visit.
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Luther Shaffer
Higin
Lake Olokoji
Souera
Spirit Take
Shafter
Jesus
Ololoji
Tha Lvary Place
Okoboji
Eden
Elkader Fair Promises Full Week Of Fun And Reunion
A day off at the Elkader Fair from September 10 to 18 offers visitors a full slate of attractions. Expect Burgess Buffalos, red lemontide exhibits, and peanuts along with plenty of opportunities to meet old friends and enjoy welcoming treatment and ample offerings throughout the event.
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Elsader Fair
Iowa
Elkader Fair
Fayette County Tid Bits and County News Summary
Fayette County notes a long list of local happenings from Maynard to Oelwein. Highlights include John Crowe visiting Canada, a large Dacorah encampment in August, a major fire at George Lumpher’s home, and remarks on local elections, crops, and a pediatric accident. The Harvest Home Picnic at Fayette and the North eastern Woodmen of America gathering at Oelwein are announced, along with mineral paint discovery near Arlington and railroad fare promotions for state fair travel.
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Fayette County
John Crowe
Glen Clermont
Poatmagter Ls
Canada
Arlington
Ithis County
Chicago
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Torry
Fred ‘Culbert
New York
Sioux Falls
Osbwein
Ntus
Fone
Tha
Hig
Independents’ Canning Company
Thos
Arneson
Freport
Acorah
Stevens
Oelwein Register
Clayton
County
Postoffice
Schooner of Milwaukes
Haglaton
Armstrong
Oalwein Journal
Lime Springs
Main Street
Howard County
James Awebla
Atkingon
Spillville
Hia
Strawberry Point
Highi Step
Hanson
Dia” Desama
Towa'ja Savions
Fnnac
Elgin
West Union
Elginn
Sidon
Dieteton Haya
Troy
Deooyaltwand Ace
Nsw
Iestaté
Erckeburg
Alia
Id Boyned
Heford
Kaore
Olale
Biota
Poet
AT. Okobow
Satuday
Ptonia
Oslwe
Fayette
Maynard
George Lumpher
M. A. Bernes
Tiitre
THS
Arlington News
Frank Hobson
Trewin
Hobson
Atko
Teo Dwyer
Supervisor Dyer
Westgata
Guy P. Benton
D. D
U. S
Woodmen of America
Oelwein
John Ruston
Ruston
Firgb Presbyterian Church
Dubuque
Shawondosse
Hoe
Crampe
Dr. Ruston
Weat Union Presbyterian Ohweh
Bae Be Aba
Jowa
Towa
Drouth Year; and If They Do This, As They Can Do It, There will.Uo
Bulleton
fIree
Des Moines
Ewig
Elgin Roller Mills
Light of Elgin
Barlich & Lawrence
Ask EE Og
Weber
Ene Snates
Gus Gunderson
Benson Bros
Union “Belkoe
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Holzer
Louis Christ
W. H. Finke
Frank Smith
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