Fire in Springville carpenter shop shows strong water protection
A March 18 blaze in Willard and Jackson's large Springville Iowa carpenter shop was subdued within five minutes after alarms sounded. A strong wind fueled danger, but rapid water from Springville's fire department and efficient water works saved nearby property and demonstrated reliable municipal protection. The town praises its water system and fire response. The report also notes tax credit proposals and a new anti cigarette bill pending governor approval, with editorials on enforcement and public impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springville
Iowa
Willard & Jackson
Elgin
St Patrick Day history and the rise of Christianity
An extended note outlines St Patrick’s life from his 5th century mission to Ireland, tracing the Cymry Celts and the Druids, Patrick’s captivity and escape, his reforming mission, and the impact of Irish monasteries on European learning. It ends with a concise Irish patriotism note tied to March 17, Patrick’s death anniversary and the Shamrock legend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick Hyedifram
Europe
Herodotua
Wales
Breton
Scotland
Ireland
St. Patrick
Gaul
Dumbarton
Clyde
Rome
Iast
Stangford Lough
Meath
Cunnaugh
Treland
Christ
Erin and Saint Patrick in Timeless Irish Lore
A fragmentary reminiscence evokes St Patrick banishing snakes from Ireland and the enduring spirit of Erin. The piece weaves Erse folklore with history, praising Ireland as a green isle where timeless legends flourish despite conquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick
Ireland
Isle
Shamrock
Green Hill
Shannon
Peet
Gilla Decker
Horace
Erin
England
Pardoned agent G M Van Leuven recovering and may return to pension work
The report notes G M Van Leuven, once pardoned pension agent, is recovering in the penitentiary and may soon ride out. It asserts mercy and judgment supported the pardon, citing bone sickness and other ailments resolved by release, and forecasts his possible return to his former pension profession. District Court in Wert Union led to indictments for larceny. Judge Hobson's first term praised for fairness. many civil matters and divorces decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. van Leuven
van Lauren
Cole
Hense
Wert ‘Union
A.N. Hobson
J. M. Lewis
Ben Warthan
Perry Wartham
GR. Richardson
Simon Nefzgar
Lima
Eddie Bartholomew
Frank Brown
Tra Bennett
Overbeck
Wobson
Ainsworth, Hobson & Ainsworth
W. T. Hanlon
John Jamison
Julius Schwerzke
Massin
Hobson
Railroad Excursions Offer South and Midwest Travel Deals
Advertisements invite readers across the Northwest and Southwest to excursion tours on multiple rail lines including the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley routes. Details list dates in April May and routes from Iowa to Cairo and Memphis excluding certain cities with contact at Manchester and Chicago offices for ticketing and agricultural prospectus.
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Foal
Northwest
Southwwest
Manchester
F. Merry
Atnilona
Guiro
Mross Content
Yazoo
Misaisalpp
Memphia
Town
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Lehman
Washington
S. Schappy
Elgir
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Dee Maines
Ainsworth
Gg Ct
Eluas Mall
St. Patrick's Day
Huy Theaondé
District Court
Homeactekers
Jowa
Minnehaha
Lake Counties
Hilnels Central
Cedar, Fidle
Miloole
Wisconsin
Polate
Elgin Echo
West Elgin
SOVA
R. E. Robinson
West Union
Bhiloh
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