En Route to Portland From Glenwood to Seattle
The letter recalls a sea and rail journey from Glenwood to Bellingham and Seattle via steamer Astoria and State of Washington. It notes visits with Mrs. Williams, mentions the American Pacific Fisheries Co. plant, a large fish catch, Conception Pass, and a cable-laying Alaska voyage. It compares Seattle and Tacoma, praises Portland, and recounts the coin tale that named Portland. It ends with a labor-pay note for railway workers and different engine classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Tal
Ore
Tribune
Glenwood
Seattle
Bellingham
Sts
Dadge
H. J. Williams
Williams
American Pacific Fisheries Co
Bellinghan
Belingham
Astoria
State of Washington
Baker, Ranier
Tacoma
Conception Pass
Fred Powell
Alaska
Secon
Cohumbia
Momnes
Inland Empire
Portland
Frank W. Pettygrove
Williamette Mierropolis
Boston
Air
Wetty Grove
A. L. Lovejoy
Massachusetts
Tadaolid
Iniutiey
Unclear fragments on local fire brigade wages dispute
Fragments describe a firemen's dispute over wages and an individual named Mayier toiling amid a feud. The readable text is fragmented and lacks clear events, dates, or locations to firmly establish the incident.
Helidays for Rural Carriers and Thanksgiving Note
Rural carriers celebrate a holiday with mention of Jace Ve Joay and Washingtons. It notes Thanksgiving Day and Labor honor with reference to days and a group of four. The text includes a corrective remark about Corisloas Go place and a new year context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jace
Jay
Duaith
Daly
Jess
Thankegivieg
Yellow Fever Surges in New Orleans Residents Urge Mosquito Control
Yellow fever in New Orleans continues rising with about 25 new daily cases. Total cases reach 283 and deaths 40. Health officers credit efforts lowering daily increases and urge ministers to rally congregations to oil standing water to eradicate mosquitoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Uintah Reservation Land Open for Settlement in August
Another reservation opens to settlement the Uintah Reservation in Utah. Registration starts August 1 at Grand Junction Colorado Ver mal Price and Provo Utah. Draw begins August 17 in Provo at 9 a m lasting until finished. Fees due at registration and $1 24 per acre at final proof for those drawn. Soldiers may register by their attorney. others must be on site. Of 2 415 million acres only 1 063 million remain for allotment after Indian and military reservations. All irrigated land subject to agricultural use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vuele Sam
Utah
Grand Junction
Colo
Vermal
Price
Proyo
Provo
Million Souls Converted in London Revival, Alexander Says
Charles M. Alexander reports in New York that the London revival led by him and Rev. Torrey converted 14,000 in five months and 80,000 in two and a half years at a cost of 850,000. Royal Albert Hall and two temporary buildings hosted large choirs of 8,000 singing the Glory, with barrel organs aiding the chorus. The Glory song was central to the revival’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Alexander
Iowa
Red Oak
Shenandoatt
New York
Rev. Torrey
London
Mgr. Alexander
Tere
Alexander
Royal Albert Hall
England
Denison farmer claims water can be softened by separator
A Denison farmer asserts hard water can be softened by passing it through a creaty separator. The report notes numerous local incidents, farm sales, injuries, and public notices across surrounding Iowa towns. It mentions library dedication funded by Andrew Carnegie in Shenandoab, hail losses near Audubon, and various local economic updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Great Western Railroad
Tahnace
Afton
Craston
Harlan Chautaugana
Shenaydoab
Andrew Carnegie
T and N Yearly Business Reported Earnings 190L
According to a report filed with the Iowa railroad commissioners, the Tabor and Northern railroad shows net earnings for 190L of 3609.40 dollars and gross business near twenty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Railroad Commissioners
Tabor & Northern Railroad
Proposal for Erection of School House in Mills County
Notice announces proposals for building a school house in District No. 3 Center township Mills county Iowa to be received at the undersigned home until 1 pm on July 1. The board reserves right to reject any or all plans and specifications may be seen at the County Auditor’s office Glenwood Iowa after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Township
Mills County
Llown
Glenwood
Iowa
Phebrs
Hillsdale
Gustel Solves the Motherinlaw Dilemma with Tea Gift
Regular Vy Hollister Tea is sent to Gustel’s mother in law to ease tensions and spark a cheerful response. The note mentions a modest payment of four cents and calls out AJ Howe among tablers in the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ear Gustel
Hollister
AJ Howe
A Strong Man in Love at Way's End
Sunshine and Wilton Roy clash with Granny Bunch and Mine Trevor over marriage plans at Way's End. A spring flood and daring rescue test Sunshine's devotion as Dicky Lee saves her from drowning, proving strength over fortune hunting and family scheming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton Roy
Sunshine
Anne Trover
Way
Granny Bunch
Richard Lee
Bill
Way's End
Tier
Trevor
Granny Bend
Granny
Anne
Grammy
Frevor
Way's
Wilton
Richard Ed
Anme
Richard
Richard 3d
Dicky
Ticky
Wilton Koy
Honey
Wighty
Dicky Dear
Lee
Mia
Whiten
Barrer
Therm
Beauty
Nine
Toosett Dick
Alond
American Leaves English Learning Gum From London
An American in London rapidly learns English by requests and misinterpretations. He once asked for nelage and got everything from the peerage to cigarettes but not the right item until a bright student asked the right question and provided gum. He also learns that mudage is glue and gum is gum, with curious naming habits noted by the London Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Yendants
London Chronicle
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Donelan
Beller Mayier
Li Fisystie
Audubon
Creston
Corning
Barnum & Bailey’s Circus
John ©. Barehus
Clarinda
Bennington
San Diego
Council Biniys
Prairie City
A. J. Hostetler
Atlantic
Hostetler
John Dufford
Washington, D. C
Harry Wysong
Bedford
J. N. Tutwiler
City of
Montgomery County
J. N. Williams
Carrell
Nellie V. Walker
Moulton
Winfield 5
Stratton
Colorado Springs
Osceola
J. M. Estes
Estes
Louisville
Kentucky
Jerry Maher
Imagens
Fremont County
Glenwood Markets
A Strong Man
Martha McCulloch-Williams
Mills County Tribune
Allanwoop
Hill
Bradway Publishers
West Bound
Enat
Tad Nam
Benet Bened
Boxer
RG. Day
Justice OF the Peace
Lowrites
Psat Carter Bhe
G. Millard
Walter Breen
Genwood Abstract Co
Nebo
Bond Side Square
Theo
Cal H. Otis
Vory
Otis
Attorneys At Law
DR. W. M. Plimpton
Rankot
Square
DR. W. S. Elliott
Glenwood, Sons
F. M. Shriver
OWA
Dyar Block
Northwest Corner Square
E. M. Myers Funeral
Tabor
Eture Llowa
F. G. Day
Carter
A. H. Winkler & CO. Real Estate, Loan and Exchange Agts
Daan Block
P.O. Glenwood
J. E. Ebaugh Real Estate & Insurance
Misqouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Amos Dean
Carpenter & Contractor
Glenwood, Iowa
United States
Earops
Kent
A.C. Gus
A. M
LL. B
Pres
Omaha
Prope
A. d. Lowry
Pest Nov’ Bank
Ires
4 Business College
N. B.C
Ichester
Nak Druga Caester
Duadlen
Chester Chea
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