Quaint Quebec to Ocean Voyage Aboard the Tunisian
Editorial correspondence recounts a St. Lawrence passage from Montreal to the Gulf and Atlantic, praising the river’s breadth and depth, describing Quebec’s citadel and Chateau Frontenac, and detailing a rough Atlantic crossing aboard the Tunisian. The writer notes ship stature, passenger mix, meals, seasickness, and sea-ward observations, with plans for further letters.
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St. Lawrence River
Mississippi
Montreal
Gulf
Ocean
St. Lawrence
America
Jacques Cartier
Champlain
Quebec
Liverpool
Glasgow
Bristol
Wolfe
Montcalm
Plains of Abraham
Canada
Montgomery
Gibraltar
Province of
Lower Canada
Europe
St. Juanrenge
St. Charles
Chateau Frontenac
Levis
Clif
Narrow escape for Mish Hitchler as wagon wheel passes over head
Ray A. Mish Hitchler of near Metz endured a frightful accident while hitching a team. A colt balked and ran, dragging him. the hind wheel passed over his head wounding his scalp and face. He, with a wooden leg, remained conscious and later attended town. The piece also notes the Philadelphia convention where McKinley is expected to be renominated and Roosevelt likely for vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronan M. A. Hitchler
Mish
Metz
Philadelphia
McKinley
Roosevelt
Dolliver
Sixth District W. C. T. U. Convention Opens
The twenty third annual Sixth District W. C. T. U. convention convened at the Lutheran church on Wednesday June 13. Devotions by Mrs. Hanna and welcome remarks by Mrs. Andrew opened the meeting. State President Mrs. Harford of Indianola spoke brief words of unity. Committees were named and discussions covered temperance work with children, literature, and press outreach. Afternoon sessions heard papers on spiritual strength and child welfare, with numerous officers elected for the coming year and resolutions affirming continued anti liquor work and intensified pledge signing.
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Lutheran Church
This Ciy
Hanna
Andrew
E. B. Harford
Indianola
Iowa
Fugard
Wagley
Feigs
Mary Lyday
Hurford
Swain
Conference of Workers
W.C. T.U
Mothers’ Congress
R. A
Benedict Home
Chambers
McAchron
Bloomfield
E. E. Lyday
Kittie Swain
Christ
E. A. Brown
Christ Jesus
Earth
H. R. Andrew
Newton
Sec
Gertrude B. Wagley
Treas
Margaret Watson
Malcom
Flora J. McAchron
John Ferguson
Lucy Blodgett
Grinnell
Cornelia Hills
Cord
F. A. Brown
E. P. Meigs
E. A. Potter
E. A
Anti- Saloon League
Saturday Night Storm Ravages Colfax Region
A major storm last Saturday night and Sunday morning drenched the state with heavy rain, thunder, and lightning. Flooding washed out tracks and culverts near Colfax and Fairview, damaged corn crops, and forced repairs on the Newton and Monroe branch, with trains delayed but later restored by Monday afternoon.
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Colfax
Fairview Township
Newton & Monroe
Dale
Monroe
Franklin
Guy Doud Weds Miss Mary Lee in Rock Island
The marriage announcement records Guy Davenport Doud and Miss Mary Lee tying the knot on Tuesday June 12 in Rock Island Illinois. Doud’s father, the late M P Doud, was a four year County Clerk and former Iowa Senator. friends recall Guy’s boyhood resilience aiding his mother during hard times.
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Guy Davenport Doud
Mary Lee
Rock Island
Ill
Guy
M. P. Doud
Jasper
Iowa
Guy Doud
Lincoln and Douglas Debates Recall a July Oration
The famous Lincoln Douglas campaign for the United States Senate featured joint debates across Illinois. Douglas the Little Giant impressed with eloquence while Lincoln’s candor and honesty solidified his strength. Douglas later became a senator. Lincoln's loss helped propel his future presidency. On July 4 Stephen A Douglas is expected to speak here.
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Abraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
Illinois
United States Senate
Douglas
Lincoln
Galesburg
McKinley
Senate
A Happy Wedding Near Sully
Mr Henry DeWitt post master at Sully and Miss Lola B Forsyth daughter of a leading neighbor were married at the bride’s Sully home on Tuesday evening June 12 Rev F J Poage of Lynnville M E church officiating. The couple are blessed with every wish for a long joyful life and a bright future.
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Henry DeWitt
Sully
Lola B. Forsyth
F. J. Poage
Lynnville
M. E. Church
Henry
Lola
Des Moines Nuptials Tie George Trager and Mabel Richart
Mr George Trager and Miss Mabel Richart wed at four yesterday at the bride's Des Moines home with Rev J C Hanna of Newton officiating in Newtonian fashion. The couple are praised as excellent young people and wished long years of happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Trager
Mabel Richart
Des Moines
J. C. Hanna
The
Christian Church of
Newton
George
Mabel
Gold Democrats consider Bryan stance on currency
John P. Irish of San Francisco states gold Democrats may back Bryan if he disavows the Chicago platform of 1893, admits the silver issue was false, and recognizes the soundness of Cleveland administration policies. He argues unity hinges on repudiating Sioux Falls nomination and Indianapolis platform goals.
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John P. Irish
California
Iowa
Washington
Chicago Times-Herald
Gold Democrats
Mr. Bryan
Chicago
San Francisco
Irish
Gold Democratic National Committee
New York
Bryan Party
Mr. Irish
Bryan
Jefferson
Jackson
Sioux Falls
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Cadet Appointments From OsKaloosa Examination
A competitive examination for U S Military Academy West Point and Naval Academy Annapolis cadet appointments was conducted in Oskaloosa on Saturday June 16. Board members included Dr D Aung Force Ottumwa Superintendent Beard Newton and Superintendent Hollingsworth Albia Attorney Devitt Oskaloosa. Winners named Adelne Gibson Mahaska county for West Point with alternate J W Overman Ottumwa. M J Knappe Grinnell for Annapolis with alternate John H Lofland Oskaloosa. Over thirty applications were received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Military Academy
West Point
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Oskaloosa
D. A
Ottumwa
E. J. H. Beard
Newton
H. C. Hollingsworth
Albia
James A. Devitt
Uncle Geo Avery to Return to Newton After Fifty Years Abroad
Uncle Geo Avery, who left Newton for England last August to live in America for fifty years, plans to return in July to his childhood home. Friends promise a warm welcome as he comes back to the Land of the free. Newton saw 2.42 inches of rain last Saturday night.
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Geo. Avery
England
Newton
America
Old England
Free
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Great Ocean
Stephenevan
State University of Indiana
Morgan
Ohio
Texas
Toronto
London
Ont
Orphans Home
Eea. L. A. A
W. C. T. U. Convention
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