Port Arthur siege endures as 122 days probe of fate
The Port Arthur fortress resists a combined Japanese army and navy attack, lasting 122 days since May 18. Histories of Mafeking and Kimberley are weighed, noting topography and gun power differ, while Elgin Roller Mill changes hands and local teams report mixed results in a season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Stoessel
Belengered
Ladysmith
Mafeking
Kimberly
George White
Baden-Powell
Severe Injury From Timber Accident Near Brainard
T Gruver, a resident near Brainard, suffered severe facial and head injuries while unloading heavy timbers on Thursday. A falling stick struck him, knocking him down and causing pain and medical treatment. He will be off work while recovering, and the incident interrupted a grammar class discussion on sun and moon. A boy’s remark about engines being referred to as she prompts the teacher’s response. In New York Tribune, Rob Hanna reported losing a buggy and harness from his barn. Officers later found the buggy four miles southeast of Strawberry Point, with the horse identified and returned to a stable. the thief remains at large.
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T. Gruver
Brainard
Ryling
New York Tribune
Hanna
Hig
Barden
Strawberry Point
Oeclwein Register
Fayette County
Othis
Ag & Arhole
W.helma
M. A. Klingman
Wadena
Durham
Gehring
Phillips & Shrack
Frank Crowe
Ed Tolley
Howard
L. Bunsberger
Poland
Thomas Greathead
Henry Lowar
Postville
Elgin
School Board Sets Open Date for September 19
At a special meeting the school board decided to open school on Monday September 19. All children of school age should be in attendance that day.
Scott's Emulsion Promises Blood Rejuvenation
A vintage advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a rich blood food. It claims to feed bone marrow and spleen with cod liver oil to improve blood production, appealing to pale schoolgirls and invalids and offering a free sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
New York
Fayette County Fair Golden Anniversary Draws Large Crowd
A Fayette County Fair report describes the Golden Anniversary event with over 10,000 attendees. Prizes in cattle and horse divisions dominated by local exhibitors M A Klingman and W Helma, with praise for the overall show and a Postville Elgin hockey result amid fair activities.
Pleasant Valley Precinct Republican Caucus Notice
Pleasant Valley precinct caucus set for September 17 1904 at 2 p.m. in Gue Gunderson’s Elgin Iowa office to select seven delegates to the state convention and nominate local officers including a trustee clerk justice of peace constables assessor and discuss other business. Chairman Tans Kruse. Clermont Township Republican caucus to be held at Ole Paulson’s hardware on September 24 1904 at 8 p.m. By committee Geo F Soxou, Chairman.
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Gue Gunderson
Elgin
Iowa
Touran
Justines
Peace
Sual
Business Ag
Tans Kruse
Cducus
Ole Paulson's Hardware
Geo. F. Soxou
A Fish Story of the Columbia River Salmon Season
The Columbia River and its tributaries support a long running salmon industry from April to August and beyond. Fishermen, boats, and canneries line Astoria to Dalles as crews haul in catches of 800 to 1000 pounds on average, with rare single hauls exceeding eight thousand pounds. The river hums with work, song, and bustling activity as thousands work waist deep in water to secure the season’s harvest.
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Astoria
H Inninuti
Columbia
Ite
Mbia
Enat
Dalles
Thari
Northwest
Arm Fracture After Wagon Fall At Farm
Ed Waters, visiting his brother George at the farm, fell while moving cattle and reached with his left arm to break the fall. The force dislocated the elbow and severed tendons, but he was treated in town and is recovering. A jumble of unrelated ad copy and garbled text accompanies the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waters
George
Postville Review
School Notes for Independence District Elgin Students
All children in the Independence District of Elgin aged seven to fourteen must begin school on opening day or attend sixteen consecutive weeks starting with the first day. Country district pupils with common school diplomas admitted to the High School without further exams. School opens Monday September 10, 2004. J Harnoy Williams
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Elgin
Country
J. Harnoy
Willams
Marriage of Margaret Ver to Sidney W Rubger at Parentre family home
At noon today the marriage of Margaret Ver Schmid, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Thao Schmid, to Sidney W. Rubger will take place at the bride’s parents home on Plangent street with Rev. Temple officiating. The couple plan a wedding tour to Cedar Rapids and beyond, followed by a list of local names and a note about a forthcoming school opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ver
C. Thao Schmid
Sidney W. Rubger
Plangent Street
Rev. Temple
Cedar Rapids
Fearful Odds Against Him Bondridden Old Soldier
An elderly veteran, long troubled by kidney disease, liver and stomach issues, finds relief after trying Electric Bitters. He says he is on the road to complete recovery and credits the remedy for his improved health. The notice also lists local sales and social notices from Versailles and surrounding areas, mentioning several residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nana
J. J. Yoyena
Versailles
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Elkader
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Higinee
Turkey River
Higini
Iss
E. M. Paul
Schori & Weibel
Welbel
BMART
Eptember
Rookford Register
Fayette County Fair
Pleasant Valley
Clermont Township
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Bucklon
Arnica
Solve
Miller & Bom
Imaig
Forsale
Ayer
NEW Ars
Hovey
Isabella M
Balluff
Strothers
Bertha Weatpfahl
Arthur Edward Reid
Edith Lyle Lockridge A. W
E Stawart Rana A. Gager
Allen McAlavey
Dollie Spencer
Shirm Voshell
Lissie Waterman
Grout, Goody
Ett
Ning
Partionlus
Prising
Plete
Mov
Neaes
Inquire
Nderron
T. J. Miller
Wis
Oalwein
Harry Gilson
Weat Union
T. E. Scarcliff
Aependance
Annie Bengon
Yalewara
Jennie Benson
Codue Rupidy
Ann
Jarome
Claréndin
Thin City
Gray
Bethal
Sidney Nutting
R. W. Helms
Broteard
Visis
Ils
New York State
Coop
P. G. Vikdal
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