Kidnapper Kean Captured After Muth Boy Found
Freddie Muth ten years old was found safe in a West Philadelphia house after John Joseph Kean abducted him from an Ashenburg school. Kean tried to flee, was arrested after a police chase, and the reunion with the boy occurred at City Hall with Mayor Weaver approving. A second note mentions legal and local prize notices in Emmetsburg.
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Philadelphia
Freddie] Muth
Buakes
Aslenburg
John Joseph Kean
New York
Harlem Bank
Kean
West Philadelphia
Joade
Joseph Sager
Een & Man
Haverford Benue
J. Cooke
Muth
Spee Onherserke
Vale
Sixty-second
Chief Vale
Freddie Muth
Theo
Freddie
The House Fly's Role in Disease in 1900s Chicago
A July Delineator paper by Mery Hinman Abel argues the common house fly spreads cholera and typhoid, citing its breeding in filth and contamination of meat, bread, and utensils. It notes Chicago's 1902 typhoid outbreak, especially in the nineteenth ward with poor sanitation, where flies were proven to carry germs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Museca Domestica
Saya Mery Hinman Abel
Manaore
Chicago
Young Elmer Suss Dies After Brain Tumor
Elmer Suss, 19, third son of J. A. Suga of Lost Island township, died Friday at 4 am after a brain tumor. He was treated in Chicago, returned home three weeks ago, and was buried Sunday in Lost Island cemetery. Rev. W. G. Moyer led services. Knights of Pything members from Graettinger attended. The Democrat extends sympathy to the bereaved father and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
J. A. Suga
Lost Island Township
Chicago
W. G. Moyer
Lost Ieland
Knights of Pything Lodge
Graettinger
Democrat
Insurance letter praises agent and company after horse loss
A damaged notice from Emmetsburg Iowa recounts an adjusted claim for a horse killed by lightning on May 26. Client commends C I McFarland of Emmetsburg and Farmers Insurance Cedar Rapids, endorsing their service as best for the money. The piece also advertises Chautauqua programs and a summer cottage rental near Okoboji.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewinvtubarg
Iowa
Ed H. Smith
Farmers’ Ins
Cedar Rapids
C. I. McFarland
Emumeteborg
McFarland
Tian
Snearing
Hayward's Bay
JH. Godden
Emmetsburg
Local notes from Emmettsburg 1886 date June 10
A collage of social news from Emmetsburg and nearby areas includes visits by Mrs. Dr. Jonca to O'Brien county, Tobin family in Dubuque, Redman postmaster W. S. Stoan, and farmer Robert Carney visiting Minnesota. Plans for Emmetsburg July 6 celebrations, church events, and a Spirit Lake tragedy are reported along with community opinions on Fourth of July preparations and a large Catholic bell ceremony with eleven priests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comitttee
Emmetsburg
Wen
W. J Black & Co
W. T. Krieger
Foy & Wilcox
Bennet
Af. A. Scott
Theily Os Bennett
John Jackson
Dr. Jonca
O'Brien County
Thomas B. Tobin
Dubuque
Father Lenihan
Pr. Dodge
Celebant
Father Norton
Spencer
Spllivan
Shelion
Canall
Fonda
Halpin
Correctionville
Emmetebory
Shouldered Men Rise in Crowded Streets
An essay contrasts upright military bearing with modern slouched posture. It praises erect shoulders, lifted chests, and forward heads as healthier, more natural. laments crowding and fatigue in everyday gait, urging a return to vigorous carriage.
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Loman
Europe
Belfarmer
Leizure
Manson Democrat
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Cate
Mark Weaver
Eee
Emmeraborg
Weather Man
Elmer Suss
The
Spencer Chautauqua
Chantauqua
Waady
W. S. Stoan
Redman
Robert Carney
Great Oak
Minnesota
A. L. Ormedy
Kentucky
Emmetsborg
Donnelly
Manchester
Jacob Bloszom
San Jacinto
Cal
James Gass
Mary
Spirit Lake
Leland VanGarden
Geo. E. Fuller
VanCott
M. E. Church
Mammoth Cave
Yosemite Valley
B. Sanderlin
Nevada Township
Will
Hotel Orleans
Samson Lodge
la Vogue
Oye Price
Clothiers
Palo
O. A. Holmes
Altena
July Dand M. Pf, Healy
Bt. Didge
Emmetshburg, Ruthven
Abaettinger
Sro
Palo Alto
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