Captivity Tales From Birch County to Indian Camp
A narrative fragment recounts weeks of captivity with Mi nnesota river vicinity, capture at Birch Conlie, and transition to life with two elder brothers and their families. The narrator details guarded freedom within camp, brutal weather, regimentation, name changes, daily duties, and evolving acceptance including meals, guard contrasts, and affectionate moments with maidens and protective allies. The piece notes cultural clash and empathy toward the red man, ending with a tease of further chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict
Joe
John
Ta-han-she
Passkal
Yabige
Howster
Birch
Conlie
Seesa
Éider
Ma-sunka-eka
Gexin
Jena
Chaaka
Winona
Ater
Braves
Chaska
Modern shoe prices and sales pitch from an ad
An advertising notice touts improved shoe manufacture and low prices. It claims ten years ago five times five dollars would not buy sturdy shoes like those now offered at three dollars. It mentions high priced shoes exist but urges customers to inspect the Crescent five dollar shoes.
Indecent Letters Lead to Arrest Near West Newton
Sheriff McMillan and U S Marshal Nab arrest John and Albert Loffelmacher after a year of obscene letters spread around West Newton. The letters, linked to John Loffelmacher, targeted Adam Vineger and Mr Mans to provoke conflict. The two men, arrested Monday, were jailed in the city and will be heard before U S Court Commissioner Eberhardt in Manakato.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Newton
John Loffelmacher
United States
McMillan
Nicollet County
U. S
A. Nimocks
John
Albert
August Loffelmacher
Sheriff McMilllan
Adam Vineger
John Mane
Mans
Loffelmachers
Mankato
U. S. Court
Eberhardt
Kienlan
Evening at the Minnesota State Fair Lights Up With Spectacle
The Minnesota State Fair expands evening amusements this season with Pain's pyrotechnic show War in China plus electric light exhibitions. Highlights include running and chariot races, Kilpatrick's high wire act, Schreyer's aerial wheel jump into water, and a sensational act in the west. The fair runs September 1 to 6 with half-fare rail rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pain
China
Pekin
Kilpatrick
Schreyer
Kodol Digestive Aid Praised By Satisfied User
A reader from Viola Iowa relates how Kodol relieved months of stomach trouble and helped a neighbor with dyspepsia. The note emphasizes health and strength depend on digestion and claims Kodol digests any good food you eat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Fry
Viola
Eugene A. Plefferle
New $2 Shoes Ad Highlights Box Calf Vici Kid Styles
A compact ad promotes two dollar shoes in box calf and vicu kid leather with satin calf options. It touts dress wear quality, latest lasts, and urges readers to come and see the affordable footwear.
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Mr. Eisenreich
Minnesota
Christ
C. A. Zelle
Offeliacher
Ous
Winte
Len
Crone Brothers
Chicago Board OF Trade
H. Holbert, & Son
Grain and Stock Commission
New York
Chicago
Minneapolis
Second National
German American and Union Sanks
Eferet Paul
Ottomeyer's
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