Notable Young Teacher of 17 Taught in Ohio in 1850s
A fragment recounts Frances L Gorse, once known as Blidberh Bartlett, a 17 year old who taught at No 240 on the plank road in Lake County Ohio during a summer term. She faced age and sex doubts, moved weekly, received about 1.50 per week, and described sparse, rustic living with meals of venison and fresh produce while caring for her German host family and preparing lessons. The text hints at later years in New York teaching in private settings.
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New York
Plank Road
Lake County
Ohio
Frances L. Gorse
New York Post
Blidberh Bartlett
Bere
Secon
Connecticut
Heatenses
York
Treasure Vaults of Constantinople Royal Jewels Revealed
Narrative describes immense wealth in Selim the First era, noting piles of rubies, emeralds, pearls, diamonds, and gold in Constantinople s treasury. It highlights a throne and other objects from Persia, along with lavish jewelry once kept in drawers and bowls. Grace Elison’s luncheon tale adds vivid harem imagery to the era of opulence.
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Constantinople
Oimenge
Turkey
Selim
Persui
Nowberg
Mize Grace Elison
Marriages at Gretna Green in Old Folklore Style
The article recalls Gretna Green weddings once common for runaway couples and explains that after 1856 the couple must be resident in Scotland for weeks prior. It notes the informal ceremony led by James Dixon the smith, cost around 10 dollars, and mentions the famous “Blacksmith of Gretna Green.”
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Gretna Green
Scotland
Gretia
Meoix
Ground Green
Jamea Dixon
Flaming Plane Demonstration Sparks Fear in Atlantic City
Popular Mechanics reports two American airmen staged a fiery display aboard the Lafayette squadron aircraft to test new fireproofing. A spray of gasoline ignited as spectators watched the roaring plane lift and melt into flames before five minutes passed, leaving both crew and aircraft unharmed aside from soot.
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Alde
Atlantic City
Bs NT
Lafayette
Escadrille
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Buel
Garth
Fragmentary wartime travel note in Chicago crowd scene
A damaged clipping describes a woman passenger in a wartime tour through Zion and a street fight-like shout from a youth on a curb, with references to enforcement and Mapit. The garbled text mentions Chicago and a tense crowd in an urban setting.
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Zion Oliy
Onzithe Étreet
Ag. Phe
Tre Young
Chicago
Storm toll rises as fisher men die in lake wreck
Reports from Worth and Buchanan counties describe at least four deaths and numerous injuries after a severe storm. Two fishermen drowned when their boat capsized at Clear Lake. a third occupant was rescued. The storm affected Bancroft to Estherville regions with extensive property damage and preparations underway.
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Worth Fear Buchanan
Hfe
Bancroft Register
Break Up Broody Hens Explain Immediate Recovery Plan
Broody hens not to be kept on nests must be separated immediately to protect egg production. Remove hens on first night found brooding and place in a well ventilated coop with a wire or slatted bottom to facilitate air circulation.
Exceptional School Record Not Missed A Day
A 13 year old girl from Ceylon completed eighth grade this year and has never missed school or been tardy since primary grades. Sim Robinson of Grundy Center visited West Bend friends last week and joked he weighs less than John Denninger but looks better, then traveled to Sioux Falls. Kentucky women humorously question equal rights until discovering a feminine for colonel.
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Joy Shively
Ceylon
Sim Robinson
Grundy Center
Sim
John Denihger
Sioux Falls
Bend Journal
Spray Fly Mixture for Dairy Cows from Iowa Station
A.C. McCandlish of the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station explains summer fly control aids dairy production. A spray mix treats 40 cows for 10 days at one cent per cow per day, using coat dip, fish oil, whale oil, and laundry soap in water. two men can apply it in five minutes during silage feeding.
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A.C. McCandlish
Prohibition Debates Amid Disorderly Humboldt Visit
A Humboldt report notes a band of Gypales escorted by Marshal Sheldon to the city outskirts amid discussions of prohibition. The piece recounts misdeeds in Bode and Livermore, where a $10 bill vanished from a citizen before restitution. It also condemns noisy night driving and calls for stricter policing to restore peace and respect for others.
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Humboldt
Marsh Sheldon
Marshall -Shelston
Annlie Marshall Sheldon
Bode
Livermore
Marshall
Wallingford New Gas Station Manager Opens Dupinees
Wallingford Newe Art Amdahl manages a newly opened gas filling station at Estherville for dupinees. The article notes local farming activity, shipments, a school graduation event in Milford, and a visit by students from area colleges spending vacation at home.
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Art Amdahl
Estherville
Theodora
Leroy Schacherer
St. Jospeh'’s
Milford
Nelson
Kossuth
Hamilton
Wallingford
Raleigh
Lewis Sevatson
Strid
Association
Chicago
Shipping ‘Association
Oscar
Norris Nelson
Northfield
Blin
Max Soeth
Buena
Viata Collége
Storm Lake
Miss
Olga
City
Ahabe Wate
Estherville high school exercises and local notes
A report notes attendance at the Estherville high school commencement Thursday evening with J E B Bromwell delivering an address on Americanism. Archie Keith wed Mains Ruth of Graettinger with Rev Voorhins officiating. A gathering at Wallingford marked the event and town revelry, including cigar brands once popular.
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Ela Ni
Geo
Atutersén
Archie Kieth
Mins
Munlea Ruth
Graettinger
Rev. Voorhins
Estherville
M. C. Grodland
Griettinger
Wallingford
Nolse
Teide
Scotty
Tuck
Parochial School Opens in Lost Island Community
South Lost Iddand News reports a parochial school started in the Lost Island community last week. Local residents include Mr and Mrs Robert Jorgenson and Mr and Mrs Peter Jorgenson who traveled to Kensett to visit Mrs Robert Jorgensen. Lawrence Jonsen visits cousin Wilmer Peterson. Mrs John Jacobson improves after illness. Miss Clara Lavsen of Graettinger visits sister Mrs Grover Ynberg. Mrs Anton Christopherson and granddaughter Anna Jonenn visit Hans Jensen in Emmetsburg. Miss Matilda Tierson returns from Forest City after attending school there.
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South Lost Iddand News Parochial School
Lost Island
Robert Jorgenson
Peter Jorgenson
Kensett
Robert Jorgensen
Lawrence Jonsen
Wilmer Peterson
John Jacobson
Clara Lavsen
Graettinger
Grover Ynberg
Anton Christopherson
Anna Jonenn
Hans Jensen
Emmetsburg
Matilda Tierson
Forest City
Farmers Merchants State Bank incorporates at Graettinger Iowa
A notice details Articles of Incorporation for the Farmers and Merchants State Bank to be based in Graettinger Palo Alto County Iowa. It outlines corporate name place of business capital stock at twenty five thousand dollars with essay provisions and authorization requirements including state bank powers. The document lists duration of twenty years and conditions for commencing business upon state approval and banking superintendent authorization.
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Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Graettinger
Iowa
Government of Faith
Buainees
Buainesa
Palo Alto
Legia
Banka
Secretary ‘c of State
Iowa Bank Articles State Bank Formation Framed in 1921
State records show the Grasttinger area firm proposing Parmera & Merchants State Bank of Grasttinger Iowa with articles of incorporation dated April 21 1921. Vincent Kelly N P Walker J B Kirby C B Graham named as initial directors and officers to manage yearly terms and meetings. The document details board size capitalization indebtedness and amendment rules with dissolution by a threefourths stockholder vote.
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Ars
Provialanot
Vincent Kelly
Gracttinger
Towa
N. P. Walker
Estherville
Anc
O. P. Kirby
N. PF
Walker
Eestherville
Town
Groettins
Stig Corporation
Lornecen Fury
Tta Capital
Cal
Nxtields Incorporation
Casa
Iewa
C. B. Graham
Don J. Kirby
Istath
Iowa
iPalo Alto County
Kirby
J. B. Kirby
B. Graham
Parmera & Merchants ‘State
Grasttinger
Robdat
Emmot’ County
Tow
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