English explorer Charles Allan Murray hunting trip described
The text notes an 1835 hunting expedition toward the headwaters of the Turkey River in northeastern Iowa led by Englishman Charles Allan Murray. His two volume Travels in North America recounts a lengthy period in the United States from 1835 to 1836, with State Historical Society reprints.
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Charles “Alén Murray
America
State Historical Society of Jaws
Turkey ‘River
Towa
County picnic committee schedules June 21 event at West Wal
County picnic committee outlines a full day program at the West Walon park on June 21 with Brick City Band concerts at 10:00 and 2:00, horse shoe preliminaries and finals, a baseball game, a dinner, and a tug of war near the swimming pool. The event features a roll call, speeches by Fred Robinson and Rev J Rendall, and a Masonic introduction. Water usage notice advises paying 50 cents per car for private washing to cover costs.
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Mésonle Picaie
Manonie
Wadk
West Walon
Brick City Band of
Clermont
Brick City Band
Rand
West, Union
Masbaic Quartet
W. Ainsworth
West Union Masonic Quartet
Fred 8. Robinson
Oslweth
J. B. Rendall
Muscatine Lodge No
Bird hatchery plan mentioned in scattered notes
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a July event and farm breeders across the state. The text mentions young birds hatching and a distribution network among breeders, but details are unclear. No full names, places, or actionable facts are present.
Drowned on Osage farm after missing ride
Raymond Meyers an 18 year old man from Stacyville was swept from his horse while fording a creek on the Weisenserl farm near Osage. The boy, the only other person on the farm, did not alarm anyone and Meyers body was found late Monday night after days of uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond ‘Meyers
Osage
Mayers
Meyers
Stacyville
Osage. the Family Was Called Away, and Left the Young Son “With ‘Meyers, Jr
Bodies Recovered From Dake Tornado Tragedy
The bodies of Bob Ade and Gua Magnuson, believed Garner men drowned in last week’s Clear Lake tornado, were recovered by a drag operation Monday afternoon. Divers from Des Moines police, led by Sergeant Worland and A. E. Worland, found the two erect near Dodges Point. Both wore hip boots filled with water. each left a wife and three children. Magnuson worked as a tiler and Abel as the marshal at Gatlor.
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Bob Ade
Gua Magnisos
Garner
Clear Lake
North Iowa
Tom Worland
A. BE
Worland
Des Moines
Dodges Point
Magnuson
Abel
Gatiior
Fear Beef Deterioration Prompted by Cooley Claim
L G Cooley, nine year manager of the West Union co operative commission, voices concern that the quality of beef cattle is deteriorating. He mentions grade and scrub bulls as a great control issue facing progress and market fit. The remarks highlight ongoing anxiety over cattle genetics and production standards.
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L G Cooley
Co-Operative Commission
West Union
Almanack fragment hints at inheritance matter
A fragment from an old Almanack hints at land or inheritance issues. The text is fragmented, with unclear names or places, but references a deed or fate tied to an earth or inheritance. Further readable context is needed to identify persons or exact events.
Polly Union Meeting Notes and Local Developments
A fragmented Monona Leader item covers a Chautauqua program, Sunday School, and morning worship at the church. It notes Ladies' Aid at the parish, a new field for wood using plywood glue from slaughterhouse byproducts, and airplane panel techniques. Private Arthur Kruaier’s funeral includes Nick Akon twice serving as pallbearer in Luana cemetery.
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Wil
Yworth
Arthur Kruaier
Nick” Akon
Waterville
France
Arthur
Luana
Monona
Life tale of Westgate man recounted by Buster
A fragmented report recalls a Westgate resident named Roger or Buster, detailing his life and a quirky journey to observe events by the creek. The text shows garbled dialogue and missing context, but hints at personal anecdotes and local color.
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Westgate
Buster
Dex
Roger
Thieves Arrested in Cedar Rapids Case Scrambled Text
A garbled report from Cedar Rapids mentions thieves and a hospital or jail related names. The piece cites Dr Mosher and a Marshalltown Times Republican quip about savings and neck risk, with figures like 2265 and 1600 dollars.
Robberies Linked to Monticello Gilder Store Case
Over $2,000 in goods recovered and identified by merchants whose stores were robbed. Police say Shadle confessed and helped identify the goods. Both suspects taken to Anamosa for trial for robbing the Gilder store at Monticolo. Baptist Church notes describe a reception for Rev. P. Lauer and wife, with neighboring ministers in attendance, and outline Children’s Day program details for June 19 including songs, recitations, duets, and school performances led by Rev. Laver and school staff.
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Pero
Inlay
Benten
Baptist Church
P. Lauer
Hillman
Barker
West Union
Archibald Sowden
Laver
Dorothy Etter
Clara Miller
Esther Krueger Chidren
Reuben Lehman
Brma Grether
William Krueger
Earth
Knights of Honor
Christ
Gertrude Grether
Isaua
Louie Meyar
Dorothy Peaner
Welre Giad
Frances Pinney Nedss
Bland's Musical Marines to Headline Chautauqua Summer Program
Mr Bland leads the Musical Marines a sizable singing and instrumental ensemble noted for versatility in classical and military pieces with a dynamic stage presence. Directed by Mareek Seabrook the group features trained dramatists readers and musicians capable of jazz pieces while maintaining a disciplined concert format. Season tickets are encouraged as prices may rise for this event.
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Mareek
Alan Carnet
Bland
Walrath Brause Nuptials Quiet Arlington Wedding
A quiet informal wedding united Lori Walrath and Clifford Brause at the Walrath home in June. Reverend F P G Young officiated before close relatives and a few friends. The bridal decor featured white peonies syringa and other flowers. The couple drove to Elgin for congratulations and blessings amid many gifts. the bride is a noted music and education figure in the community. Arlington News notes warm wishes from friends and local readers.
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Walrath-Brause
BB Walrath
Lori
Clifford A. Brause
August Brause
Elgin
FP. G. Young
Arlington News
Notice to Boy Scouts Carnival at Fayette Campus
Notice invites all Boy Scouts to attend the four day Boy Scout Carnival at Fayette with an expected crowd of about 500 on campus. Readers should inform Harold Kiple or Fred Topp of attendance and bunk mates, tents, and final arrangements to be discussed at a final meeting at Boy Beauta after the afternoon program on Monday at the Chautauqua tent.
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Fayette
Harold Kiple
Fred Topp
Boy Beauta
Land Values Rise With Growing Population Outlook
Iowa farm land outlook gains support from Harper's Magazine author Dr. Raymond Pearl who argues America must retain food for home use as population expands. He predicts acceptable food production long term and hints at potential rationing after bad crops, reinforcing confidence in townland value growth and Iowa’s primacy in food production.
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Bulletin
B E. Taylor
Traer
Towa
Harper's Magazine
Raymond Pearl
John Hopkins University
America
Iowa
Pearl
Beeaeeae Vital
Sehienker
Huta
Africa
Tropics
Aas County Bulletin
Miss Flora Mae Hackett Crowned Regional Beauty
The Chicago Tribune awards Flora Mae Hackett of Marion Indiana the top regional prize, with a thousand dollars for Indiana and ten thousand for overall excellence. Her photo graces the Sunday front page as the paper notes her responsibilities at home after her father lost both legs and her mother died, yet she faces the future with resolve.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Indiana
Michigan
Illinois
Wisconsin
Towa
Chuviea
Flora Mae Hackett
Manon
Sidiana
Tadana
Non
Tribune
Mary Pickford
Thomas Th Lott Civil War Veteran Dies at St Helen s Ore
Thomas Th Lott, Civil War veteran, died May 20 at his home in St. Helens Oregon. He spent his early life in Elgin, served in the Union army, and was married to Jane A. McGoon. The couple lived in Forthton, MC, around 1890 before his return to solicit aid for crop-failure sufferers. He is survived by his wife and is remembered as a Christian gentleman by many older residents.
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Thomias B. Lott
St. Helen’s
Ore
Elgin
Jane A. McGoon
Fauthton
M. C
Mr. Lott
Jilso
Notice on Cement Purchase and Deeds Prompt Service
Call Hay DeSart for cement products during absence. He will serve you and look after deeds promptly, Onda Feller.
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Hay DeSart
Laok
Onda
Feller
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