Insane Cogs From New York to Winnesheik County
The Decorah Public Opinion reports two or three weeks ago two sisters Nellie and Mollie O’Brien travelled from New York City to visit relatives in Calmar. Mollie went to Calmar, Nellie followed, and Mollie acted strangely. Nellie telegraphed for help, and authorities took action with Sheriff Christen’s assistance. Nellie was taken to Ballovus Hospital after long delays seeking recognition. A search for her relatives continues.
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Decorah
New York City
Winnesheik
Nellie
Mollie O'Brien
John Callilian
Calmar
Bilin
Mollie
Molla
New York
Yaing
Christen
Josia
Albert
Ballovus Hospital
Tigana
Aln¢E
Oulmar
Ter
A Bad One On Democracy In Oelwein Journal
Fragmented OCR reflects a satirical critique of U S democracy and Philippine occupation era debates. Mentions Uncle Sam funding teachers in Manila and home geography implications, with urgent tone and humorous ironies. The piece also includes Elgin first gall game report and upcoming West Union visit with 800 excursionists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Stahitd
Manfita
Bay
Domecrigs
Sam
Ater
Manilla
Malicious Dispatch About Elgin Smallpox Allegedly Fueled Local Feud
A West Union dispatch in the Des Moines Capital and Cedar Rapids Gazette claims Elgin has a smallpox outbreak, but residents denounce it as slander. The piece says two cases exist and quarantines are in effect, while defending Elgin's transparency. It accuses West Union of spreading false motives and warns of community tensions in Fayette County.
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West Union
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Elgin
Papera
Bayette County
Td West Union
Knob Prairie
Solomon
Cedar Nupids Gazette
Maple Grove Sugar and Syrup Company
wThis
Jerusalem
Shebg
Elgin Faces West Union In Postponed Next Sunday Ball Game
Report of a postponed Elgin vs West Union baseball game now set for next Sunday May 10. West Union expected a big turnout with a special excursion train and 200 tickets sold. locals anticipate up to 800 excursionists. Elgin urges fans to come strong to boost their team and improve odds in a lively, local matchup.
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Elgin
Clermont
Elgin-Weat Union Gaming
Howeer
West Union
Elgin’ Va
Arly
Graver
Binday
Baés
Bigin
Weat
Union
Es People
Elgin Rural Routes and Local Notes Highlight County
An eclectic Elgin area page describes new rural mail routes to be established June 1, with three lines of routes and carriers named Wiley Achopp Orlando Schopp and John Falk. It also covers local incidents, school suspensions, a dog-related incident, and upcoming events including neighboring county date ranges for fairs and a note on Edgewood preparing for a visiting equine show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Fayette County Items Spark Local Activity And Marriages
Reports from Fayette County cover pickpocket case bound over to grand jury in Oelwein, illegal fishing case for L Amith of Maynard, and county officials purchases. Ex County Auditor Dempster buys Arlington bank furnishings to reopen a Minnesota town bank. West Union hosts band contract talks for fair. capital $200,000 creamery project near Oelwein aims to serve 25 mile radius by rail. May 8 marks the marriage of Chas Larrabee of Armstrong to Charlotte Osborn of Rippey at her father’s home. Fayette leaders and county supervisors from Clayton discuss regional matters at Clayton’s county seat amid ongoing local business activity.
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Chas. Larrabee
Armstrong
Larrabee
Clermont
Charlotte Osborn
Rippey
Brono
Charley
Fayette County
USU Baseball Loss and Local Protests Highlight Odd Season
The USU baseball team suffered a 16 to 1 defeat at Fayatte Grounds on May 4 amid reports the squad fell behind in the Northwest race. Meanwhile McGregor residents protested Du buque’s smallpox removal methods after two youths fell ill and sought aid. authorities placed a tent on an island to house them. A separate tale describes a found $10 bill triggering a chain of payments ending with an eventual counterfeit discovery, prompting questions about what was lost in the chain and by whom.
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Rand
Vayl
Piv
Ighland Park
Usus
Fayatta
Cnn- Vosling
USU
Tha
Northwest
Medary
Democrat
McGregor
Dubuque
Ciece
Transjration
Citizens State Bank Directors and Services Noted
The document lists several directors including B. Mattoon Ben Sehorl August Benson O.A. Olson and David Jacobin. It notes interest paid on deposits, general banking services, deposits available for check, and collections across the United States with current exchange rates. It mentions real estate negotiations and invites correspondence from banks and businessmen.
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Direotor
B. Mattoon
Ben Sehorl
August Benson
O.A. Olson
David Jacobin
Busitora
United States
Buyes and Wells Exchange
Europe
Loggna
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Kerow
Royal Tailors
Chicago
Michigan Boulevard
Berg
Clothier
Egin
Iowa
Ibwa
Edwin G. Cooley
Panera
Nia
Banitsk Lid ‘Latey
Phil
Greso
Prof. Cooley
S. G. Sloane
Charles City Citi+zen
Charles City Intelligencer
Waukon Iron Mings
Omaha
Mahagot Rajredke
Fred Young
Fayette
Hikader
Elkeder
Young and Pringlé
Emeas
Benton
Clayton Douinty
Elkader Argud
Sheriff Benton
Ping City
Minn
D. Jones
Gov. Shaw
Jones
Bush
Osterdock
Elmer Hay
Ince Haeft Jones
Davy
Hantoil
E.uw. Crandall
Winch
West Union Public Schools
Marion
Cupps
DIA
Jefferson
Edward Heise
Mr. Hesse
Elgin Post Office
City
Dickinson Farm
Gilson Creamery
G. Crook
Humphrey Farm
Ruthlishbarger
Wiley Achopp
Carrier
Rovie No. 2
Elgin Post Offica
Apostolic Church
Quigley Corners
Old Highland
Post Offica
McKellar Farm
Wolstanson Farm
Tone
Suhneider Farm
Orlando Schopp
Courrier
Northeast
Allamakee Waukon
Pushdhaw
Chickassy
Nashus
Clayton—Elkader
Clayton
Nuimberd
Mus Qld Fayette
L. Amith
Maynard
Propar Ofhears
Hx-County
James Dempster
Arlington Bank i
Arlington
Minnesota
Harry Green
Bsharwin & Hubbard
Elkader Argus
Megers Bruehler
Dwyer and Lowrerice
Board of Supervisors
Fayatte County
Citizens State
Bank
High
Stata
T. L. B. Mattoon
Ben Sohori
C. Becker
Congress
Hong
N. Haugen
Northwood
E. Fallowe
Alnmakes
A.N. Hobson
J. H. Trewin
Lonetagy Towwy
L. Shutter
L. Ainsworth
II. Finke
N. Schort
C. Lehman
Wim. Gruver
T. J.'Capper
Rudy Moehlethaler
C. Theo
Elmid
Thos. Koudtaon
John Bulb
Araded
Verryimen Privcipal
C. Graham
Grammer
Misé Lehman
Misa Bartha Abbey
Offears
A. Benson
W. H. Binke
Bee
John
KR. J. Hack
Dymj
Young People's Sociaty
J. Ws. Bopp
West Union, Iowa
Real Estate Agit
Lammolao
Illinois
Mississippi River
Boop
Lundy Marble Works
Tawa
ACE
Asda
Ib Elgin
NB "Pacha
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