Nine Great Ship Canals and Their Far-Reaching Impact
The article surveys nine major ship canals built over seventy five years, highlighting lines such as Suez and Kaiser Wilhelm. It notes each canal’s length, purpose for trade and military movement, and the shift of global shipping routes from Atlantic routes to inland water connections. It emphasizes the Welland and other links as crucial commercial waterways feeding northern ports and basin economies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suez Canal
Crow- St. Petersburg
Manchester
Elbe
Welland
Lake Superior
Canada
Suez
Aallow Lakesnstadt
St. Petersburg
Russia
Cronstadt
Adriatic
Atlantic Ocean
Mersey
Ilhelm
Baltic
North Sea
North Seas
Canadian Lakes St. Lawrence Canal Feature Details
Lake Ontario and Lake Erie on the Canadian side are described as a twenty seven mile waterway with twenty five sets of locks. The passage notes the canal’s length and lock system as a key feature.
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Lake Ontario
Lake Erie
Summer Schools for Teachers Progress in Missouri Education
The St. Louis Republic notes Missouri summer schools broaden access beyond normals and universities. Denominational schools join, expanding options for teachers to shorten college time or make up work. Summer programs benefit teacher progress, especially in smaller towns lacking resources, with improved county institutes and lecturers from reputable institutions aiding certification and skill development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Commonwealth
University of Columbia
St. Louis Republic
Proverbial Saying on Bets and a Mother’s Pride
A compact reflection on betting culture and maternal pride as a boy wears his first short dress, noting how even well posted bets can fail and a mother’s joy at an early milestone.
Visitors and relocations noted in Fairfield area
A long list of residents and guests visited Fairfield or traveled to and from nearby towns including Albia Eldon Chariton Richland Birmingham and Des Moines Many journeys involved attendance at church and social events with several departures for Nebraska Nebraska routes Iowa cities and for travel to Plattsmouth Lincoln and Davenport The report notes illnesses funerals and family visits with behind the scenes details of a death and funeral arrangements in Morning Sun and Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Oswald
Albia
Our City
W. J. Pollard
Eldon
T. C. Cresao
Chariton
W. E. Dodds
Richland
Fairfield
Hadley Ward and Son
Dennis
California
H. E. Bowman
Orin Kellogg
Birmingham
Geo. S. Dempsey
Washington
A. C. Brady
W. Everett
Henry Snyder
Margareta
Dora
Plattsmouth
Lincoln
Nebraska
J. W. Carrigan
S. B. Hovey
Independence
Iowa
Ed. Kearns
S. E. Kearns
Salt Lake City
Utah
J. W. Rhodes
Ada Kearns
Mr. Kearns
Raymond Charles
LaFayette
Ind
Etta Grice
Des Moines
J. C. Thorne
Nannie Thorne
Brighton
G. Y. Ross
Mt. Pleasant
Arthur Cook
Burlington
Drs. Maddux
Julia Parsons
Flora, Ill
W. F. Parsons
Hattie Emerson
Edith Bousman
Jno. Merckens
R. T. Mitchell
Canada
Gate City Nursery Co
Ida Long
Salem
Rajah of Bhong Delights Pontiac Audience at Opera House
A capacity crowd enjoyed two hours of mirthful entertainment in the Rajah of Bhong performance at Folks' Opera House. Frank Minor dazzled as Dusty Rhodes and the Rajah, with an illuminated nose as a noted feature. Miss Dario Portello impressed as Arabella, while Clifton Morris as Dick Seal and J Bitters Hostetter as the country doctor drew praise. The cast received strong audience recalls for clever parodies and catchy songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Ill
Daily Leader
Rajah of Bhong
Folks’ Opera House
Frank Minor
Dusty Rhodes
Rajah of
Bhong
Dario Portello
Arabella
Clifton Morris
Dick Seal
J. Bitters
Appendicitis leads to arrest in dynamite case
W H McDaniel of Muscatine sought shelter in Waterloo hospital but the police identified him as the suspect in a fall outbreak dynamite incident. A dynamite stick handkerchief revolver and a slouch hat were found near the scene. McDaniel denies involvement and is held for investigation while recovering from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
W. H. McDaniel
Muscatine
Chicago Great Western Railway
McDaniel
Wouldn't this be a great old world if people would do as we say
A reflective quip on hypocrisy noting the mismatch between words and actions in society.
Mr Sunday Evangelist Sermons Draw Local Attention
Sunday meetings at the tabernacle draw growing crowds with over one hundred pledging change of heart. Rev Sunday delivers plainspoken sermons aimed at the masses, openly critiquing behaviors while honoring liberty of belief. The ongoing events in Fairfield Iowa promise to leave the city with a cleaner record. the family of a local man who died en route to Tekamah Nebraska plans to relocate.
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Tabernacle
Sunday
Mr. Sunday
United States
Fairfield
Iowa
Death by his own hand shocks Des Moines township
George Stump a 40 year old farmer near County Line reportedly suffered ill health and mental strain before his wife found him in the garden with his throat cut. A coroner's jury ruled death as self inflicted. He leaves a wife and children.
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Gaumer
Carter
Des Moines
George Stump
Stump
Jno
Marriage of Louis Kaska and Rosinia Gilsky at St Marys
Yesterday morning at St Marys church Louis Kaska and Rosinia Gilsky were married in a nuptial mass celebrated by Rev Father Hogan. Miss Cooper of Davenport played Lohengrin's march. Attendants were Isidore Gilsky and Miss Kafka. The couple will reside on a farm near Pleasant Plain.
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C. W. Keaft
Plattsmouth
Neb
Charlotte Hogan
Davenport
Cooper
Theresa Cooper
Father Hogan
J. F. Ready
Geo. Banfield
Burlington
Knights of Columbus
St. Paul’s Hall
J. H. Schneider
Hedrick
Iowa
Kaska-Gilsky
St. Mary's Church
Louis Kaska
Rosinia Gilsky
Miss Cooper
Lohengrein
Jno. Gilski
Kaska
Pleasant Plain
Quiet Cedar Township Wedding Unites Marie Walmer and Louie Bruey
At the ministerial residence Rev. Thos. Osborne joined Marie Walmer and Louie Bruey in marriage at noon today. The ceremony was followed by a wedding dinner at the Raible home. The couple, local Cedar township residents, plan a short wedding trip before settling at the Bruey farm.
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Thos. Osborne
Marie Walmer
Louie Bruey
Fred Raible
Cedar Township
Bruey
Obituary for Erastus Shafer Pioneer Harness Maker
Erastus Shafer born in Ohio on July 29, 1840 came to Iowa early lived near Richland and worked as a harness maker. He was an old soldier, married and raised his family until his passing.
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Erastus Shafer
Ohio
Iowa
Richland
Henry orders record wire sale for Texas ranch
Geo D Henry bought fifteen miles of woven wire and twelve miles of barb wire and plans shipping to the Panhandle of Texas to enclose land for a sheep ranch. He praised American Fence as superior and contracted Gaines Bros to deliver the wire, the largest order ever sold in Fairfield.
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Geo. D. Henry
Mr. Henry
Panhandle
Texas
Gaines Bros
Fairfield
the Tribune
Henry
In a Woman's Power to Be Shown at Grand Theater
The powerful drama In a Woman's Power will be presented at the Grand on Thursday April 25 with a strong supporting company and elaborate scenery. The play is praised as intensely interesting with sharp dialogue and vivid human interest.
Bridge Falls as Dredge Blocks Railroad in Missouri Valley
A dredge boat trapped the canal near Missouri Valley Iowa halting the Northwestern railway two miles northwest of town. The span of a canal bridge collapsed behind the dredge injuring three engineers and leaving a derailed wreck beside the tracks. Crews attempted a temporary lift to let the dredge pass then failed as the derrick machinery failed and the bridge sank again.
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Missouri Valley
Northwestern Railway
Here
Chicago
Waterloo, Pella & Southwestern Railroad Organized
A new railroad company formed in Pella Iowa aims to build a line from Waterloo southwest through Grinnell Tama and other points to Chariton with Pella as the main business hub. The Waterloo Pella and Southwestern will access rich coal fields and provide a direct north south outlet. Much stock already subscribed and financing expected to be smooth.
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Pella
Waterloo
Sensation in the Arp Case in Davenport
Judge Jackson denied the joint liability claim and allowed Hageboeck and Haller as principal surgeons while Meyhaus was removed as a defendant and became the first defense witness. Meyhaus testified the operation was for abscess not appendicitis and disputed sponge placement. Nurse testimony is expected to support his account.
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Arp
Davenport
Jackson
Johannes Arp
Drs
A. L. Hageboeck
J. T. Haller
J. B. Meyhaus
Blue Grass
Drs. Hageboeck
Haller
Held for Hog Theft in Templeton Case
Harry Renslow and Elliot Hood, suspects in an Eden township hog stealing spree near Templeton, Iowa, are in Sheriff Hamilton’s custody and will face a preliminary hearing in Templeton tomorrow. An exciting chase by Sheriff Hamilton and Brown led to their capture.
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Carroll
Harry Renslow
Elliot Hood
Eden Township
Templeton
Hamilton
Messrs
Brown
Sher
Muslin Underwear Sale Welcomes Ladies to Inspect Varieties
We invite the ladies to visit this store and examine the various qualities and styles of muslin underwear. The prices we ask for them are just a trifle more than the goods are worth in the piece.
Millinery and Shirt Waists Feature New Season Creations
Our departments showcase the season’s latest fashions in millinery, shirt waists, and wash goods. The display highlights fresh designs and fabrics for current wardrobes.
Guthrie County Man Captured After Flight from Police
Renslow was overhauled at the Stoddard coal mine on Deere Creek in the county's southern part. Hood evaded officers at the coal banks in the northeast on their first visit but was later captured in a barn.
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Iff
Guthrie
Renslow
Stoddard
Deere Creek
Hood
Texan Assaults Mt. Pleasant Lawyer in Office
Mt. Pleasant Louisiana April 15 J C McCord a well known attorney was badly beaten in his office by R L Faulkner a Texan Faulkner from Canon City Texas was arrested and released on bonds charged with assault with intent to commit murder. He was bound over to the April grand jury after waiving preliminary exam. McCord was beaten about the face and head but not seriously injured.
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Mt. Pleasant
J. C. McCord
R. L. Faulkner
Faulkner
Canon City
Texas
McCord
Dugdale
Georgia minister copies New York cathedral choir stunt
A Georgia minister visiting New York admired cathedral processions then trained fifteen to twenty darky boys as choir members. Back home he led them in a procession but the front boy forgot an incense pot. The boy whispered the line about leaving it in the aisle because it was too hot.
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Georgia
New York City
Fifth Avenue
South
Darky
Harper's Weekly
Machine Insertion of Lace For Durable Garment Finishing
A practical method shows busy workers how to apply lace insertion by machine. Baste the lace closely, stitch along edges, turn outer fabric into lace, and stitch within the first row to secure strength. Cut away excess to reveal a transparent effect that endures laundry wear.
Bank Shortage Causes Cashier Distance Issue
A brief aphorism notes that when a bank is short staffed, the cashier is far away. The comment highlights staffing gaps creating delays and distance between customers and tellers.
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Ingram
Brussels
Axminster
Welton
Mattings
Opera House
Jed G. Conrad
Ernest Stout
Thoma
Dr. Campbell
Omaha
Frank Ross
Miss Stevens
Troy
Ralph Eshelman
Grace Caldwell
Kamp
Jessie Manatrey
Iowa City
A. A. McGregor
Creston
C. Thorne
Leggett House
J. M. Hamilton
W. S. Maddux
Nixon
Ed. Shafer
Texamah, Neb
J. B. Crail
J. P. Schenck
Centerville
I. N. Biddle
M. F. Black
Kirkpatrick
West Burlington
Fry Copeland
Harold Castle
Roy Spence
Rajah
China-Lac
Tekamah
Luther Bright
Bridge Falls
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