C G Grahams Letter on Cowboys and Frontier Myths
The letter reflects on John Boone and Daniel Fenton as familiar frontier figures and critiques sensational dime novels. It argues that Trapper and Indian Scout stories filled a void after real border life faded, noting that much of the lore was fictional and misleading. It contrasts the cowboy image with reality and warns readers in Fayette County about misrepresentations of stockraising and western life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dame Boone
Daniel Fenton
Ohio River States
Christopher Curson
Kit Curson
Joseph L. Meek
Wmn. F. Cody
Missouri River
Oregon
Buckakin
Buffalo Bill
Sells Bros
Middle West
Fayette County
Kansas
Nebraska
The Cowboy Life in Range Stock Industry Observed
An observer details western cattle and sheep ranching in the Dakotas and Montana, noting secrecy among stockmen about profits, land use, water rights, and branding. It describes headquarters, water holes, winter feeding limits, and the solo, hard life of the cowboy, with shifts toward herd management changes and evolving stock practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Montana
L Bayo
Ios
Rengong
Lousiness
Unis Ias
Sany
Dakotas
Montgom
Kofora
Duane
Great Fula
Snock Rataing
Hundren
Alaneher
Mendau
Layingston
Oregon
Fayette Reporter Sold to Paine and West Union Gazette Anniversary
County news notes Fayette County papers with edits and mergers. Andrew Carnegie library funding inlow lighting. Fayette Reporter sold to Co. Paine for joint control. West Union Gazette marks 36th anniversary under long editor C H Talmadge. Arlington proclamation warns young men about fires and engagements by Christmas. Payette town solitity records R W Helms planning two story brick block for general merchandise business expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Brown
Fayette
Paine
West Union Gazette
C.h.talmadge
Gazette
Fayette County
Arlington
Brainard
Lonely grave found near Eminence Missouri
Dear editor, print notice of a grave found ten miles north of Eminence and three miles south of Blue Springs. A rough lime stone slab bears RT. G., Co. B. Iowa Car. A photographer, Dickensheets, seeks a cord of wood in exchange for pictures and will be at his studio every Friday afternoon. west Missouri inquiries may learn the deceased renter by contacting O W Duer in Slidell County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eminence
Blue Springs
RT. G
Iowa
Towa
Forl Haven & Brother
West Missouri
O. W. Duer
Siikin
Slidian County
Dickensheets
Circle press and local news from Decorah and Sumner
A list of local happenings includes Leavitt of Waterloo running a brass circle press for 1 year, Decorah Posten moving to a 24 000 paper hourly press, and Burgess of Luana famed buffalo herd owner. Obituary notes Robert of Sumner died after blood poisoning following a hand injury. Married last Wednesday at West Union are Charles Hunsberger and Miss Tillie Crowe with future home on the Hunsberger farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tod
Leavitt
Waterloo
Con Tinus
Ously
Decorah Posten
Tall & New
Atundson
Hig
Sumner Gazette
Robert
Round House
W.ry
Sumner
Fox Qiveek
St. Paul
Hampton
West Union
Charles Hunaberger
Tillig Crowe
Morris
Rice
Miss Crowe
Hunsberger
Elgin
Death of Mrs E Q Enos Pioneer of Elgin City
Obituary notes Pricilla Stella Blakesley Enos born January 12 1844 in McHenry County Illinois. Married E Q Enos March 10 1867 in Elgin. Survived by husband and two children A L Enos and Hattie E Bowen with Mary E having died young. Funeral at German Baptist church with Rev C F Straukmann. interment Elgin cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Q. Nos
Pricillia Stella
Blakesley
McHenry County
E. Q. Enos
A. L. Enos
Browns Valley
Minn
Mra. Hattie E. Bowen
North Calling
Mary E
Mra. Q. Enos
German Baptist
C.F. Strauksmann
Elgin Cemetery
Death of Julius Ruef in Oregon 1902 obituary note
Julius Ruef aged 71 died at his Garden Road home on Saturday December 27 1902 after a long farming career. He native of Badan Germany resided in Salem 17 years leaving a wife six children including Mrs H G Schultz and Agusta Ruef in Pasadena. Ruef was known as a cheerful neighbor who managed large Polk County farms and stayed active locally. The community mourns a desirable citizen. Weather remark ends the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silent
Oregon
Daily Journal
Clermont
Clermont and
McGregor Road
Rueb
Garden Road
Asthnn
Julius Ruef
Badan
Germany
Salem
Ruef
Edward
Carl
H. G. Schultz
Albert
George
Polk Counity
Suver
Agusta Ruef
Pasadena
Cal
Polk County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fredberg
Berg
Clothier
Elgin, Iowa
Girdgeiries
Goats AT & Bargain
Capper & Shaffer
General Merchants
Depot
Best
Belle of Elgin
Sghori
Weibel
C. G. Graham
Hele
Calwain
Andrew Carnegie
Fom Burgess
Luana
Manchester
Priest
Brae
Hendrick
E.Q
Enos
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