Fence goods and travel deals from De Kalb and Knights Templar
An early 20th century ad lists wired fencing products from De Kalb Fence Co and George Bros, including field and garden fences, posts, gates and ornaments. It also promotes travel to Pittsburg for a Knights Templar convalescent event in October 1508 with low fares, detailing a round trip visiting Washington, Baltimore and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Kalb Fence Co
High St
de Kalb, II
George Bros
Knights Templar
Pittsburg
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Gettysburg
Norfolk Navy Yard
Old Point Comfort
Fortress Monroe
Graettinger Banking Ad Promises Conservative Safety
WH MUELLER offers cashier service at Graettinger Savings Bank highlighting power to lien on good security, conservative banking policy, and timely collections. Notices include sales of steamship tickets, town and farm property rentals and sales, legal papers drawn, farm loans at low rates, wills and public sales, interest on time deposits, and general insurance services all awaiting prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WH. Mueller
Graettinger Savings Bank
Celly
Historic Route Details and Death Reported
A fragmented item notes a proposed eastward route beyond Chicago via the B&O and the Americas line with sleeping car service from Cedar Rapids and other points. It also records Corporal Ralph Duncan of Company K, 52d I.V. dying from typhoid fever at Chickamauga Park, Georgia on August 6, with burial planned in Amesburg, and mentions a Palo Alto Exchange shortfall due to a fake ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
B&o
Atentero
Ameries
Puluta
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Cedar Rapids
Ralph Duncan
I. V
Chickamauga Park
Georgia
Anmetsburg
Palo Alto
Advertising scheme spreads through Oelwein area
A fragmented report describes locals noting a stranger’s advertising scheme last week in Oelwein and nearby towns. It mentions distrust of strangers, health concerns of troops, and various regional movements including Beatrice, Palo Alto, Emmetsburg, and Ruthven with names like Gammon, Spurrier, Collins, Notthe, and Barringer appearing amid scattered community updates.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bart
M. F. Kerwick, V. Pres
Muellur, Cashier
S. Barringer
Bats Mbéi
Li Vegan
Uss
Pactioxer
Oal
Oelwein
Messrs Gammon and Spurrier
Iowa
Miss Sandvig
Marshalltown
Mia Larsarson
Nebraska
Qei
Collins
Beatrice
Neh
Palo. Alto Agricultural Sociey
Nott
Neythew
Lelane
Jose Dau Jovia
Trittune
Wm Barringer
Ruthven
Steve and
CO. Barringer
Hans: Jensen
Amningibon
Pet Inten
Little Rock
Ford
Preaaner B
Emmet
Ag Ter
Emmetsburg
Ayrshire
D. C
Ines
Minnespolia
St. Louis
New Dim
Mian
Des Maines
New Conception
Port Arthur
Pittsburg and
Gulf Road
Tha
Bessie Quiggle
C. Sir George
Martin Fenewals
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