Crossing the Indian Reserve to Market reminiscences
A fragmented reminiscence recounts early Iowa days around Fort Atkinson and Dubuque trading points. The author narrates interactions with Sioux and Winnebago, gate delays for trading, and a night night journey with wolves and a rattlesnake encounter. It references Me Gary place and Fort Atkinson history, plus a later church painting by Sturm Bros and planned services and plans for future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Hensley
Iowa
Fort Atkinson
Dubuque
Mie
Bodkin
MeGaryy
Bayatte Anunty
Burt Atkhoson
Local Notes From Debuyun and Surrounding Towns
Debuyun resident Mrs Fred Weauoth visited Arthur Shidter base Saturday and Sunday. Several Davenport visitors joined John Cookery home guests over the past days. The Sunday School drew about sixty attendees including teachers and delegates. A boy wagon sale and dray transfer were mentioned, with purchases by William Jama. Various residents traveled to visit kin in Payette and Mendine Valley, while others planned farm work and auctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Weauoth Af
Local notes record teaching shifts and visits in Brainard area
The item lists Miss Emma Poor teaching a full term one and a half miles north of Brainard starting September 12 and Rudy Minger teaching Mesgerii school for the full term beginning September 11. J. W. Burger and family visited Fayette, while Rey and J. Brownson spoke at the Iowa Anti-Saloon League lecture on Winning the Fight at the tent Monday evening. attendance was not large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond
J. W. Burger
Fayette
John Wittenbaugh
Emma Poor
Brainard
Rudy Minger
Rey
J. Brownson
Dia
Iowa Anti-Si
Death notice and local ads from a mid 19th century paper
Obscure obituary note around the death of Dr. Rogers mentions Mrs Ella Ropers and Evelyn. Classified ads include second hand furniture for sale at a residence, listing bedroom sets, table and chairs. An injury tip promotes Chamberlains Liniment to speed a sprain recovery in days. References to Rickert & Daviv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lury Whitley
Card of Thanks to kind friends and neighbors
Acknowledges sympathy and help at mother’s death. Thanks Alec and choir for songs and flowers. Signatures include Mr Thomas Waste, Mr Frank Gates. Also notes September diarrhoea prevalence and endorses Chamberlains’ Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy available from Stickert & Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alec
Stickert & Dvis
Fragmented sale and notices clutter Iowa names
A garbled list of sale dates and names appears, mentioning several towns and individuals such as Oelwein, Fayette, Arlington, and Sumner, with dates in September and November. The text ends with an advertisement for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, noting digestion and vitality benefits and a local seller Rickert & Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Rickert & Davis
Church Notes and Meetings Mentioned With Remedies
Congregational Sunday School and prayer meetings listed for various denominations including Methodist and Epworth Leagues. The note mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy trusted by M J Basford of Poolesville with sale advertised by Rinkert & Davie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
M. J. Basford
Poolesville
Rinkert & Davie
The Chic Ruche Revival Shapes Elizabethan Style
A revival of Elizabethan fashion features a reflective debate on modern wear, with a designed fall plaited ruche and a wide chiffon collar. The text describes new fabrics, edging details, and a serene high collar, blending antique influence with twentieth century dress notions.
The Art and Folly of Conversation
A reflective piece on how conversation shapes society and gender roles. It notes that people invest in education travel and books to converse, yet discussions drift to cooks, clothes, weather, and gossip. Wise minds fear trivial remarks and seek new friends, while distrust and distraction diminish meaningful discourse.
Fringed Evening Frock Described for Young Girl
A late style Fringed Evening Frock features dull fringe trim on the skirt and bodice with chiffon accents. The design showcases antique fringe detail and decorative beadwork, intended as a party costume for a young girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meidge Trius
Lotny
Black Velvet Foliage and Trim Fashion Notes
An old description highlights black velvet foliage used as trim on fruit tree foliage and green or black rubber stems. The piece notes fashionable oak leaf patterns and wide fruit-tree leaves, with velvet applied thinly to rims. It reflects ongoing popularity of velvet accents in seasonal greenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gon Volla
Unclear fragment hints at characters and objects
Fragmentary OCR line mentions names and odd items like a hatbox and a table, unclear context and event. No clear persons, places, or actions to report with confidence.
Women Leading Charge in Labor and Society Movement
In a bold stance Olive Schreiner predicts women will dominate all labor fields from ditch work to national leadership. She argues men must share power or women will shape society, citing historical queens as evidence that capable women can rule. A Columbia professor supports the day when women advance social reforms and municipal improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dar
Olive Sehivelner
Olye Sehreiger
Wormer
Lkely
Daburs
Ollye Sehreinaz
Columbia Collet
Fle
Tuswar
Ang Wiille
Corselo's Modish Blouse and Velvet Bodice Review
A fashion note discusses a corselo blouse described as homemade in style with a 431 New York influence and fashion expert commentary from across the water. The skirt uses a worsted mohair blend with a small coat piece, while the girdle and part of the bodice use the same fabric, and the upper bodice features velvet with chintz.
Eyelash Entry Adopts Careful Application Tone
Fragmentary notice describes a cosmetic item named eyelash entry and a terse instruction set. It mentions fifteen grains sulphate of quiztny and almond oil, warning to apply with extreme care. The text is garbled but centers on a beauty preparation and cautious usage.
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Threis
Dobta
Dyers
Tadian
Osweare
Hothead
Talie
Sol
Alan
Ehuwiteye
Joe
Bronson
Ford
Thredtiles
Sturm Bros
Uwinon
Reneer
Hanie Matnec
Syeday
Neil Dienes
Wallena
Nita Deitienol
Adenteeny
South Dakota
DT Johnson
Mvg
Jellinock
Chien
Arthur
Susie Shatter
Melfred Weatcult
Payette
Arthurs Shatter
He Union Sumlay School
Oan
Tanchers
Glalara
Presbyterian Sanday School
Fremont Clark
Wipons
William Jama
Dumen Kennedy
Sting
Bos
Grana Schroeder
Dundeala
Sane
FJ Schroeder
Visiing
Johoson
Hsinrickson
Mink
Lin
Levi
Mendine Valley
Yieit
Willven
Reval & Mooriit
Delaware
Bert Nuckute
JP Lowers
Jordan Place
Doln Zureber
N. Wiltgen
Rogers
Ella Ropers
Evelyn Fe
Rickert
Daviv
Thomas Waste
Frank Gates
McCormack
Wauser
Oliog
Sheawkeye
Arthur Humphrey
Qet
Artington
Bum Suviver
Arlington
Minnie Chaktut
Sawkeye Wai
Krantapotl
Weatlinton
Westpfabl
Awkeye
Holloway
Sumner Woo Obage
Darchow
Nave
Alpha Way
Ross Ike
Congregational Sunday
Wild A. Bili
Methoriot Vatecopal
G. WU. Keswelly
Pieter
Paulie Servier
Joray A
BM. Olney Meeting
Epworth Lingus
Kayegie Cay
Riaali Clarke Equ
Regal Mans
Glyen
Wi Rogers
WEBT
Low
Ruche
Cheeyor
Fordey
Madge
Woman's World
Piartiner
Nba
Beth
Olive Achireiner
McCall’s Magazine
McCall Patterns For Women
McCall’s
McCall's
McCall
Dell McCall
Matt Dura
New York City
Pramiums
Tackett Buyot
Merrinns Com
Springtlald, Mass
New York
Blacksarith
Main St
Operg
Winona Business
Ronnie
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