Carnival visit and county notices from Lacon to El Paso
The Republic notes Jud Ong of Lacon visiting with Mrs. Ella Heath Osbon and local teachers planning for next week. Reports on fairs, races, theater, and a steamboat moonlight excursion. Community updates include visits, illness, travels, and a plea to improve state waterways for cheaper transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jud Ong
Lacon
Ella Heath
Osbon
Marshall County
Bureau County
Princeton
George Nicholson
Marie Gregory
Robert Thornton
Gardner
Mattie Helm
Indianapolis
Ind
Adam Peterman
Herman Hofer
Miss Helm
Hofer
Wm. Efford
Ana Babe
Sheboygan
Wis
el Paso Journal
Dick Steele
Gertrude
Springfield
George A. Burt
Steele
Burt
Gebhardt
Harman
Chicago
Belle Camp
Peoria
T. J. Segraves
J. N. Ruggles
Bloomington
C. N .Lucas
Ruggles
McKinley
Green
A. B Smith
John Swiger
David Swain
Henry
Chillicothe
Al-Fresco
Park T
Leava al Fresto
Joseph V Graif
Old Settlers
Delavan
Délar van Times
Cratl
Undlz
Condt
Ti Rty
I. ‘Deway, &Co
Nebraska letter from C L Klein on a new home and settlement
The writer describes moving to a Nebraska farm, friendly neighbors, and rapid settlement with 48 immigrant cars arriving that spring. He compares land prices from 1894 to today, notes dry conditions and variable crops, outlines threshing methods, and mentions local events in Butte and Nanen as well as the Tripp county land rush dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naber
Neb
Burt & Son
Whitefield
Illinois
Nanen
Butte
Tripp County
South Dakota
Small Brain
C. L. Klein
Death of S. H. Cunningham in Chillicothe
S H Cunningham died at his home in Chillicothe after a lingering illness. Born April 10 1838 near Magnolia he served in the Union Army including the 13th Illinois Infantry and Sherman's march to the sea. He married Virginia Bryant and had five children, two sons Charles Chester and daughter Mary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.-H. Cunningham
Chillicothe
Magnolia
Venona
Suineral
Gunningham
Union
Shermane
Agathe
Illnoiss
Yhennépin
Lini
Misa
Mirginia
Bryant
Glwo
Charles
iChester
Mraz Alc
Illinois Express Rates Slashed 50 Percent
Illinois railroad and warehouse commission in Springfield issued Express Tariff No 1 slashing existing rates by up to 50 percent on small packages. The order, effective Oct 15, schedules reduced charges, bases rates on distance and weight, and requires posting of all tariffs at state offices. Express firms threaten legal challenges and may ignore or seek injunctions against the new rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Illinois
Springfield
Illnois Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Commission
Illinois
River Freight Plans Could Cut Rates Across the Midwest
The Mississippi Valley Transportation Co plans two large river packet boats to run Chicago to New Orleans, cutting freight costs. A Michigan professor calls the design the best river boat yet, promising under three weeks per round trip and large cargo savings across 100 pound and ton rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley Transportation Co
Illnois River
Chicago
New Orleans
Sadter
Naval Architectural Department
University of Michigan
Need of Rural Schools and Consolidation Debate
President E H Beard of the Iowa State Teachers Association urges rural school consolidation to provide larger, better equipped schools with social and athletic opportunities. He cites farmer concerns and urban migration, while noting varied progress and calls for practical agriculture and improved management in remaining rural schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E H Beard
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Association
Beard
Dsd
Knute Explains Secret Works In Fraternal Lodge
Knute and Hulda argue after a night out as Hulda questions lodge discussions about assessments and rules. Hulda claims an all night meeting of the Fraternal Reserve Life association lodge and mentions members and a planned show down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knute Hellson
Hulda
Knute
Huld
Association Lodge
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Ironmonger’s
Ironmonger’s City Drug Store
Henry, Ill
the Republic
Star Theater of Moving Pictures
Stevens
Uncle Tom
Knights Templar
Frank Barker
Charles Motter
Hall
Owen Doyle
Belle
Marion
86Th
Ilnois
Doyle
L. J Dawdy
Cyrus Root
Sparland
Holmes Morrison
L. Dawson
Newton Ray
W'il Huber
Co. B
Orlando Fountain
California
Upper
Lockport
Hiino
Beardstown
United States
Matthew van Perten
Marshall
ILGL
Cephas
Dintiied Rimartes
Usrzy Sete
Nebraska
Charles Klein
Bis
Naper
New Transportation Co
Iowa Homestead
Harney
Willan
Melen
Republica
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