Local notices and social happenings in Elgin and vicinity
Leo Pala left Elgin for a three week trip following his brother Charles route. WU B Aid Society volunteers serve cream cake for 10 people Saturday afternoon in the band boys tent. Town native Jas 7 Stuart appointed to head federal post office in Cubs 1 place. Union Sunday at grove near Ban Stahl place featured basket dinner and games. Postville defeats Clarmont 5 to 4 in a popular Sunday baseball clash. Eighteenth birthday celebration for Mable Shaffer at J D Shaffer home. moonlight ride noted. Railroad water tank vandalism investigated with warning of arrest. Mayors office deals with street lamp prank by two girls and a man. public property not to be joked with.
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WU. B. Aid Society
Jas
Stuart
Chicago
Federal Post Office
Cubs
Brewer
Benton County
Union
Elgin
Ban Stahl Place
Clarmont
Postville
Claymont
Clermont
Ponttille
J. D. Shaffer
Mable
Quay
Arlington man injured in bicycle accident on 12th Street hill
J O Hoover of Arlington suffered a severe bicycle crash on a Dubuque hill when he and his seven year old rode together to turn into Phase team. His right arm broke with elbow dislocation and bones protruded. Drs Guilbert Fowler treated and applied splints, Hoover returned home, outlook cautious for several days before splints come off.
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J. O. Hoover
Arlington
12Th Street
Dubuque
Cy, Guilbert
Fowler
Hoovey
Mr.Hoover
Mehlhap & Sons Co
Dyniel Ragan Fatally Wounded in Grove Bar Fight
In a quarrel over a keg of beer near Qelweli, Dyniel Ragan sustained a gangrel wound that is likely fatal. Ragan belonged to a small party of four or five. they were joined by several others, including a man named Brown, who demanded more than his share.
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Qelweli
Dyniel Ragan
Ragan
Mulwein
Brown
Notorious armistice gunman linked to rancher dispute
A man named Brown drew a revolver and fired at Ragan during a land tussle near Independence, wounding him in the right breast as lung injuries followed. Brown and his companions fled along the railroad and vanished into a corn field. A posse gave chase. Brown, described as of medium height with dark suit, mustache, and crooked nose, had recently been seen around Oelwein after living near Independence.
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Brown
Ragan
Ortos
Independence
Oelwein
Steam Thresher Falls From Bridge Near Volga City
An accident near Volga City Clayton county claims two lives as a threshing crew crosses a wooden bridge. Gottlob and John Schuckman, respected locals, are killed when a section of the structure fails and the machine plunges into the river. Fred Schuckman survives after grabbing a side rod. The bridge's age and known unsoundness are noted. insurers held policies of 2000 and 4000 but lapsed due to church objections. The Schuckman family is prominent in the county and mourns the loss of eight dependents.
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Volga City
Clayton County
Gottlosb
Volga
St. Sebald
Gottlieb
John
Fred
Schuckman
Gunder News: sermons, moves, and new shops unfold
Rev Waldel preached a final sermon at Marjon church last Sunday. Nyborg plans to move to St Olaf and open a shop. Harvesting nears end with talks of threshing, while new business and real estate moves appear in Gunder. Mrs Embretson buys land and retires. Nybor to Ole Nelson and a large blacksmith shop surfaces. Vans Dahl from Waukon buys lots for two new shops. Gonder may gain two blacksmiths.
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Gunder Isons Boom
Waldel
Marjon
Porto Rico Sentiment and Army Plans Reported
The Chicago Chronicle states there is virtually no revolutionary sentiment in Porto Rico against Spanish rule and the island is largely Spanish in outlook. It reports the administration aims to raise a 50,000 strong army to occupy and civilize the island for a long period, arguing Portoricans will be convinced they are better off under U.S. tariff and laws.
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Chicago Chronicle
Porto Rico
United States
Transfers list filed during week ending July 5 1808
Transfers cataloged by Diehl Bros Abstract Co list numerous entries including M Wing to ME Scholer Ostwein to Ind School Digt Oolwein and Fuller's add West Union with bike numbers and values. Crown Creamery Co to L A Rathburn land adjoining May 18950. Fleming to W A Boyack Holroyd add Oolwein 560. Niles to F Schack with Bytot value 800.
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Diehl Bros. Abstract Co
M Wing
Scholer
Wing
Oolweil
Goo JF Miller
R W Helms
Ite
Fuller
Add Wesp Union
AH Clark
Ind Schautb
Oolwein
ttsGand
Oolwall
Peeriteer Riya
Hawkeye town maps and district notices in Iowa
In Linn and nearby counties a series of notices and advertisements appear. Items include probate notices for J. W. Hill and marriage licenses for Linn Averill and Lillian Stinter. The Hastings era adds travel maps, railroad promotions, convention ticket offers, and tour rates from the B C R N Ry with destinations like Buffalo Davenport and Cedar Rapids.
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Linn Averill and
Lillian Stinter
B. C
Pay Your Taxes At The Pleasant Valley Bank
The Citizens State Bank of Elgin offers tax payments for Pleasant Valley township residents by leaving the tax amount at the bank with no extra charge. Advertisement copy also promotes travel information services for transatlantic fares and California travel guidance, plus Shilohs cure products marketed by W H Finke.
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Citizen's State Bank of
Elgin
Pleasant Valley Township
Secrets of Longevity From Sir James Sawyer Schedule
London lecture notes reveal Sawyer’s 19 commandments for longer life. Key points urge eight hours sleep on the right, open bedroom window, open-air daily exercise, avoid milk for adults, fat-rich diet, abstain from intoxicants, keep temper, change occupation, and regular short holidays. The discussion includes a remark on historic death rates, noting higher mortality before age 36, while modern times reduce deaths among the young.
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London News
James Sawyer
Yuan
Birin
Ingham
Woman's Influence in Modern Marital Life Analyzed
A Swedish writer cites Das Buch der Frauen to argue that modern couples differ markedly. It notes women shape men’s character through influence, with women’s notions and love now more reasonable, leading to calmer passion and cooler male responses.
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Frau Hansgon
Alaska's Great Forests
Alaska's forests, extending from Cross Sound to the Strait of Juan de Fuca across Alaska and British Columbia, are described as the world's greatest continuous pine forest. They are noted for vast, almost unmarked stands, resilience to fire due to moist climate, and high value seen as the era's richest treasure by many.
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Alaska
Cross Sound
Mount Fairweather
Strait of
Juan de Fuca
British Columbia
Silk dress analysis hints at tin ore comparison
English chemist Adutteration of Drone Milka reports a silk dress containing just over 28 percent silk and tin weighting matching Cornwall ore. He warns the garment would not endure more than three months of steady wear, suggesting Regent and Bond street ladies may wear such items.
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Milka
Cornwall
Regent Street
Bond Street
London
Women win equal access to universities across Europe
Confucation in France reports that women are admitted as students on the same terms as men and may receive the diplomas. Belgium, Holland, and other nations show statutory gender equality. Statistics indicate a steady rise in the number of women students.
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France
Francy
Belgium
Holland
Ingenious thief uses four turkeys to flee police
E. Jones, a chronic petty thief in Denver, improvised a flying escape by tethering four turkeys and lifting into a balloon-like ascent down Market Street. The plan failed when the turkeys hit the ceiling. Jones was arrested for petty larceny and the birds turned over to the custodian for a claimant.
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E. ©. Jones
Denver
Mr. Jones
Suse
Hogan
Christmas Day Truce Ends Twenty Year Spat for Stewart Couple
A Matawan New Jersey tale recalls John and Mrs. Stewart who after twenty one years of silence resumed speaking after her return to church. Neighbors recall the feud over church attendance and a planned reconciliation party being arranged. The dialogue is carried through with a black cat as intermediary prior to the change. The piece ends with a quip about the queen of England and Americans at court.
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New York
John Stewart
Matawan
Mrs. Stewart
Stewart
England
Revintan The Rev Saintly Civilities Reading Paths
Fragmentary text references glory and paths to the grave, with mentions of a saintly revival and clery end to a platform. The readable phrases suggest a literary or ceremonial voice, but concrete facts or events are not discernible from the fragment.
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Clery End
The Queen's punctual daily routine told in history
The article describes the queen as utterly punctual in daily life with planned duties. On a rainy day the drive was canceled, then rescheduled. a message said the queen would drive in ten minutes but changes occurred. On jubilee day the carriage arrived early and she waited until the appointed hour, causing consternation among spectators.
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Ad Sa
Besirice
Boy's Essay on Lynching in Georgia School Submission
A two boy composition from Georgia condemns lynching as evil. It notes lynching harms people and trees, but oddly suggests regular hangings and selling peanuts and lemonade. The piece ends with a controversial claim about those hanged going to heaven.
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Boy
Georgia Boy
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