Trip to Los Angeles via Fort Worth and Desert
Journal of a Moline traveler describing a tour from Moline to Los Angeles with stops at Fort Worth El Paso and Salton Sea. Observations include desert landscapes cactus gardens Mexican camps and glimpses of God’s country. Thanksgiving welcome in Los Angeles and hotel stay plus notes of weddings and local people.
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Los Angeles
Fort Worth
Elosangeles
Cal
California
Mo-Ine
Perkins
el Paso
Texas
New Mexico
Mexico
Jos
Thse Porter
Arizona
Yums
Penitentiary
U. S. Fort
Colorado River
Gulf of California
Suill
Joe
Salton
Colorado Desert
Great
Salt Desert
Indigo
M&s Enright and I
Devil's River
Dryden
Alpine Lordsburg
Bowie
Dragon
Nattick Hotel
Fraver Art
Mineaple
Ainsworth Tie
McKeever
Visit of Mrs C W Heald to Los Angeles and surrounding sights
The letter describes Mrs C W Heald visiting Edinburg Ohio and nearby spots, noting crops and markets, pineapple fruit, a Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs Wallace, roses and palm trees, daily outings, and an address in Los Angeles at 627 West Fifteenth Street. It mentions local people including Charlie Bingham and Mrs McGeever, and references Lakeside Park and the old Jesuit mission church.
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Edinburg
Ohio
Charlie Bingham
Ixmolyas
West Fifteenth Street
Los Angeles
Cal
C. W. Heald
Princeton Glee Club to Perform at Bauris Opera House Davenport
The Princeton University Glee Club with banjo and mandolin sections will perform at the Bauris Opera House Davenport on the 29th. The concert tour includes Pittsburg Louisville St Louis Kansas City Denver Lincoln Omaha Cedar Rapids Chicago and more under patronage of Davenport Moline Rock Island and local ladies.
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Princeton University Glee Club
Baurus Opera House
Davenport
Pittsburg
Louisville
St. Louis
Kansas City
Denver
Lincoln
Omaha
Cedar Rapida
Chicago
Mire
Charles 3H Deere
Frank Gould
Charles A.barnard
William Butterworth
W D. Wiman
F G Allen
W L Velie
Officers elected at Rome Annual Elections and branches
The article lists officers elected for various posts in Rome, Graham Rost presiding. Post commander M. R. Metsgar, senior vice James N. Fagate, junior vice S. F. Hus- Bey, surgeon Dr. J. H. Sale, quartermaster Woodworth, officer of the day A. J. Smith, guard R. M. Benell, trustee T. M. Sechler, admin council E. B. Wheelock, delegates T. M. Bechler J. M. Holt John G. Beatty, alternates E. B. McKeever John Gamble H. Woodworth.
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Graham Rost
M. R. Metsgar
James N. Fagate
Anior
F. Hus- Bey
J. H. Sale
Woodworth
A. J. Smith
R. M. Benell
T. M. Sechler
Council of Administration
E. B. Wheelock
T. M. Bechler
J. M. Holt
John G. Beatty
E. B. McKeever
John Gamble
H. Woodworth
Woman’s Relief Corps
Thompson
L. L. McCoy
D. R. Ziegler
J. W. Morgan
J. G. Beatty
Berton Guard
5. F. Hussey
D. A. Holt
Trowbridge Farm
Wilmington
Ill
Singular bone disease devastates Miss Sarah Scott in Fall River
Miss Sarah Scott of Fall River suffers from osteomalacia a rare bone disease. Her condition worsened after multiple fractures despite amputation and care. Doctors report repeated breakage including right thigh jaw and shoulder while left leg was removed, with decline in health and a lingering need for bed confinement. Paris notices mourn Hugo’s neglected tomb and memorial funds.
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Sarah Scott
Fall River
New England
Scott
Boston
New York World
Paris
Victor Hugo
Pantheon
Hugo
Post
Rock Island Farmers Institute Opens Season in Carbon Cliff
The Rock Island County Farmers Institute begins its season with a two day program at Carbon Cliff on December 20 and 21. The agenda includes prayers, welcome, officers election, financial and agricultural talks, recitation, and music with hospitality promised by the town.
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Rock Island County Farmers’ Institute
Carbon Cliff
Fainaat
Fred Osborn
Stella Corbin
L. Lambert
W R. Carey
W Milton
G. 8. Chuard
C Corbin
P. Florine
N. F. Carey
Royal matchmaking and a costly Teck marriage
Queen Victoria grows feeble yet mentally sharp and keen on matchmaking. Prince Adolphus of Teck marries the Westminster daughter, amid rumors of a rich dowry and annual stipend. The piece also describes the Russian oath ceremony in Paris with the Duke of Leuchtenberg among the participants.
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Victoria
Han
Royal House of
England
Geat Britain
Adolphus of
Teck
Duke of Westminster
Ain England
Duke of Tenok
London Cable
Europe
Duke of Leuchtenberg
Paris
NineYearOld Prodigy Conducts Berlin Symphonic Legend
Racowl Koczalaki aged 9 writes and conducts a Berlin symphonic legend praised by critics. He is noted as a pianist of ability and a conductor who shows true interpretive skill rather than mere tempo.
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Racowl Koczalaki
Berlin
Critica
Great 40 Inch Telescope Tested at Cambridge Yorkes Observatory
In Cambridge on a Sunday evening a preliminary test of the 40 inch telescope for the University of Chicago, led by Prof G E Hale, impressed observers. Mars appeared as a bright yellow disk with clear markings while Deimos was spotted, Phobos elusive, as Clark and assistants refined optics for eventual groundbreaking discovery.
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Yerkes Observatory
Cambridge
University of Chicago
G. E. Hale
New Yorkes Observatory
Massachusetts Insttate of Technology
Clark
Hale
Mara
Mars
Steele
Deimos
Waya
Boston Transcript
Pretty Manicure Girls in a Boston Journal Letter
A New York Letter in the Boston Journal describes manicure workers who rely on flirtation and tips rather than skill, noting how some become fashionable figures in the trade. It details social dynamics, dinners with company presidents, and a steady stream of hopeful applicants for openings.
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Sho
Bar of Soap
Magnicore
New York Letter
Boston Journal
Elements of a Model Charter for American Cities debate
The National Municipal League closed its sessions in Munsarouts with a paper by Professor Hedmund J James arguing for extensive local autonomy and rejecting European models for American cities. Delegates later traveled to Minneapolis for a banquet at the West Hotel.
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Munsarouts
National Municipal League
St. Paul
Citiea
Hedmund J James
University of Pennsylvania
Minneapolis
West Hotel
Outrage at Metropolitan Opera Dress Code Sparks Debate
A New York Recorder column mocks reformers while noting Met opera spotters tally exposed shoulders in boxes. Mentions Mrs. Paran Stevens and other prominent women’s gowns, with no detective identifications observed and a hint at a concealed observer.
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Lady Somerset
Metropolitan Opera
Grannie Granola
Elderly lovers wed after quiet railway meeting
At Union Station a 67 year old Louies Ewald and 7 year old Amos Sherwood found each other after a waiting room reunion. The pair traveled to Noblesville and obtained a marriage license at the courthouse. Mayor Wilden married them at the hotel with witnesses. Both longtime residents of North Indianapolis.
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Union Station
Jackson Place
Lake Erie and Western
Noblesville
Titanapolis de Utinel
Czar Manifesto Tale and World Exposition Recollections
Parhetic tales claim the late czar revised his death manifesto to reinforce peace for Russia and Europe, with a vow to safeguard national happiness. The Midway exhibit at Chicago’s lakefront draws lingering crowds a year after closing, and Cheyenne’s name origin remains debated between Native and French roots.
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de Giers
Europe
Russia
Alexandar II
Desirable Holiday Presents at Rock Island Store
Rock Island offers a large holiday stock including toys, dolls, skates, domed lamps, yarn, ribbons and dress goods. Items include boys velocipedes, girls sleds, Tom and Jerry mugs, fancy cups and saucers, and curled bonnet cards. Prices highlighted from 1c to few dollars.
Furniture Given Away Trade Offer
A large line of elegant furniture is given away when you trade 15 to 25 dollars. It is not necessary to trade all at once. trade at your convenience and all purchases will count toward the presents.
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Ericbon Therin
Eric Ericson
Maud Therin
A. Hemberg
Louis Billow
Five Points
Ericson
Hampton
California
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Philadelphia Ledger
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Tri-Cit Collection
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Wsrents
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Young & McCollurs
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Sarahs
Young & M
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