Journey to Far West from Magnolia to Colorado
A traveler from Magnolia in 1914 recounts a dawn departure, cross river and border, Kansas and Colorado scenery, dining car meals, a Pullman berth, and views of the Rockies near Raton Pass. He notes towns, irrigation, wheat belts, and a Spanish Mountains sight as the train advances toward Las Vegas New Mexico.
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Magnolia
Toluca
Galesburg
Mississippi River
Fort Madison
Mississippi
Missouni
Virginia
Santa Fe Neal
Red Harvey
Kansas City
Dodge City
Kas
Kangas
Wheat Belt
Kansas
Illinois
Colorado
Rocky Mountains
Lime
la Junta
Rockies
Trinidad
Thetasetta Aah
Rattane
Spanish Mountains
Las Vegas
N. Me
Raton Pass
Journey Across Arizona and California by Train
Marion chronicles a long train journey from Las Vegas toward San Bernardino and San Jacinto, describing altitude changes, desert scenery, and stops at Winslow and Ash Forks. He recounts encounters with Indigenous traders,mountain scenery near Diablo Canyon, and life in San Jacinto valley with irrigation and local amenities.
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Pfén
Las Vegas
Arizona
Winslow
Taté
Diablo Canyon
San Francisco
Arizona Divide
Williams, Artz
Ash Forks
Williams
Ariz
Grand Canyon
Mt Seligman
Rocky Mountain
Niles
Hackberry, Ariz
U S
Needles
Colorado River
Gallform
Thie State
Bic
Pedro
San Bernadino
San Bernardino
San Jacinto
Dallas
Pacific Electric
Pacific Ocean
Henry Shields
Grange
Riverside
Cal
San Jacinto Valley
San-Jacinto
Baller
Moe
Surprise Parties Unite Community Saudade
A Christian church group surprised Mr and Mrs Merritt with a Friday night visit, sharing games, pie and coffee as they welcomed guests. Separately, Vincent Schubert’s Whitefield township home hosted a wedding anniversary surprise for his parents with 68 adults and several children attending, enjoying meals and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Merritt
Guy Moore
Mr Merritt
Buzz
Henry Impudence
George Halbleib
Wm Knight
Ira Hupp
Merritt
Walter Smith
Vincent Schubert
Whitefield Township
Henry
John Merdian
Elmer Bogner
Henry Merdian
Huffman
C C Doran
Peter Merdian
Rose Schubert
Antone Weber
PrinceviHe
Samuel Potter of Mnacnolia Dead
Samuel Potter longtime Magnolix resident and businessman dies. Born January 10, 1850 in Clinton County Ohio. Frank Potter of Henrl, son, attends funeral at the old home today as friends extend sympathy. Obituary next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Potter
Magnolix
Clinton County
Ohio
Frank Potter
Henrl
Village Cobbler Promises Prompt Service at Moderate Prices
A local ad row invites boat and shoe repairs at The Village Cobbler owned by Johnnie Mel Glothle opposite Henry Opers House, pledging prompt, satisfactory work at moderate prices. Additional items note tax notices and farming loans in Putnam County, with notices from tax collectors and local lenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Mel Glothle
Henry Opers House
Primary Election Notice for Henry Illinois 1915
Citizens of Henry in Marshall County Illinois are advised of a primary election to be held Tuesday March 9 1915 at designated ward venues. Offices listed include mayor city clerk city treasurer city attorney police magistrate and three alderman seats with polls open 6 am to 5 pm. Party designations include Democratic Republican and Voters League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Mishall
Illinois
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Pink Voters League Party
Lsellow
Marshall
Doelzer’s & Co
Bewey & Sons
Owitt
City Clark
Voters League Party
Our Lord
Elias B. Wright
Modee’s Quit-Buse Sale Promises Huge Bargains Tomorrow
A garbled ad proclaims the greatest sale of season with men’s clothing hats caps and shoes, discounts promised before April 1 as a store vacates March 20. It touts huge savings, urging customers to act fast for spring needs despite messy text and odd spellings.
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Peorin
Crowda
Advt
Vanes
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Meny Flower
Samuehl Clemens
A. P. Child & Sons
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King
Far West
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Cedar ‘Grove
Dorenn
Marion
Gibson
Guy Capitelista
Ford County
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Aero Club of
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Wes
Gibson City
Mnacnolia
Taliep
Central
PF Tohher
Fearwear
Elliot
Charles Dewey
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Jos N Krenz
P. O
Robert Horron
Emma Horr
New Farmers State Bank of
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William Schlosser
Lester Lewis
Senachwine
Senachwine Township
Putnam County
Putnam
Barnhart
Hampshire
Stadel Bros
Petermans
Adams
Whitefield Taxpayers
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Bruce Fountain
Saratoga Township
Thomas Ryan
C. E. Vogelsang
Camp Grave
John, Steele
Henry Auto Co
Edward and
First Street
Henry, Ill
Henkins
Thompson Farm Loans
Homepson
Mauhies
Thompson
Dacan
Jam M. Winship
P' Nam
Ilinois
Hennepin
Tillinois
Theypuls Chase
Excezlett Consolidated School
James E. Taylor
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James M. Winship
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