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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1901

Page

6

Debate on Army Desertion Charges and Congressional Bills

The report recounts a lengthy debate on removing a desertion charge against soldiers and a comparison of pension costs by McClellan, amid House and Senate proceedings on agricultural and sundry civil appropriation bills. It covers expunging a letter, expungement battles, electoral vote counting, and intense sessions over the shipping and post office measures, noting opposition critiques of congressional extravagance and extensive committee work.

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TUR MARKETS QUOTATIONS FROM GRAIN AND LIVE STOCK CENTERS

Market reports from St Paul Minneapolis Chicago Milwaukee Sioux City and South St Paul on February 20 record grain bids for wheat corn oats and barley, plus cattle hogs and sheep prices across multiple exchanges. Notable figures include No 1 Northern wheat around 74 7 61 2 cents in St Paul and substantial live stock quotes in South St Paul and Sioux City. Local violent crime note reports a Pittsburgh shooting as a robbery victim dies after defense.

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Two Virginians at Rose Hill in a family saga of childhood

The article recalls Viola and Steenie, descendants of Martha Washington, living with Aunt Kathy at Rose Hill near the Potomac. They roam the groves, care for pets, survive mishaps, bury beloved animals, and tell tales at Boulder Glen and Fairy Kaioll while Grandma preserves treasures in a brass-knobbed cabinet.

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Valley Forge Park Bill Summary Attempted

An earnest effort sought to pass a bill in Congress to convert the historic camp into a national park, aiming to preserve its significance and establish federal protections.

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Valley Forge tract urged as national park preservation

The Valley Forge site, where Washington camped during 1777-78, is partly owned by Pennsylvania and cared for by a patriotic group, while the larger tract remains in private hands. A call grows to acquire the whole field for a federal national park, akin to Chickamauga and Gettysburg, to safeguard historic landmarks and the suffering of the revolutionary period.

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Notable Revolutionary War tableaux for classroom use

A long list of stage tableaux outlines costumes props and actions for student performances. Items include Washington infancy with a spinning wheel cradle and improvised bicycle helm. State of the Country with charts beads and whisky jugs. Bunker Hill with chairs and gray blankets. Washington crossing the Delaware using a washtub ship. Surrender of Cornwallis with corn ears. Franklin at court of George IV with a regal scene. Franklin at home eating bread. Washington dictating the Declaration of Independence at a typewriter. Washington's Inauguration with judge and scroll. and The Minuet featuring Washington and partner in colonial dress for group dance.

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Minnegatt State Week Brig and Duluth News Patchwork

A fragmented Minnegatt State Week Brig report covers fires, arrests, legal actions, and local incidents. Notable items include a fire damage at a Toweryvnd property. individuals committed to Fergus Falls asylum. a Detroit passenger death. Willmar and Ritchey sheriff activity. a Duluth bigamy arrest. Rochester store fire loss. and a push to dissolve Paynesville.

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