Renwick echoes of a small town week in 1899
Mrs John Hawkins returns from Chicago while FF McEhenner heads to Buffalo and George Hawkins travels with Clair Parrott to Sioux City. Community notes track baptisms, visits, illnesses, bridge plans, a Republican county convention, a coming wedding, property damage from lightning, tuberculosis cases, rising post office salaries, and court house repair work led by Auditor Keeler and Chairman Lockwood. Rocky Mountain Tea ads pepper the page alongside local recollections and agricultural chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldfield
John Hawkins
Chicago
FF. McEhenner
Buffalo
N. Y
George Hawkins
Sioux City
Clair Parrott
DeWitt Nelson
Minnesota
Wright County
Goldfeld
Bro. Griswold
Klemme
Fll Stoddam
Humboldt
Co. Board
Berklehem Ford
Rutland
Court House
Bagg
Colorado Springs
C. Owens
Des Moines
C. N. King
Bradgate
Union Cemetery
King
Monitor
Fanny King
B. W. McElhinney
A. G. Tillman
Lincoln Township
D.S. Sanders
Lake Township
Clarion
Harward
Board of Supervisors
C. W. Boutin
Hampton
Keeler
Lockwood
Boutin
Matt Goslin
Climate and Crop Bulletin for Des Moines Iowa 1899
Climate and Crop Bulletin reports warmer week with normal sun, heavy rainfall in central districts including Ames 4.61 inches with hail and wind, Ogden 3.81 and Marshalltown 2.02, while most areas had light rainfall. Drying soil favors farm work, corn cleaning improves, some land too wet for planting earlier. Small grains stand well, haying begun with below average yields, potatoes promising, pastures good, berries and garden vegetables thriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Mares
Iowa
Ames
Ogden
Marshalltown
Santheist
Marriage ages around the world and a railway notice
The article lists marriageable ages in several countries from Germany to Russia, noting various minimum ages for men and women. It ends with a rail travel notice from Via B., R.&N. Ry., announcing round trip tickets 21 days in several dates and inviting inquiries to J. Morton. G. P.& T. A. Cedar Rapids, La.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Portugal
France
Spain
Switzerland
Austria
Turkey
Hungary
Russia
Saxony
R.&n. Ry
Entertaining in the country and Philippine impressions
A column cites Mrs. Juba B. Sams on farmer cooperation as key to rural education and happiness. It notes John Barrett, former U.S. minister to Siam, as best qualified to discuss the Philippine situation after years in the Far East. Additional items include brief notices on cough medicines, oat and barley hiring, blood health products, and a low fare Los Angeles excursion offer via the Chicago & North-Western line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John Barrett
Siam
Mr. Barrett
Far East
Luzon
Dewey
Spain
Manila Bay
Barrett
Manila
America
Barret
Los Angeles
North-Western
National Educational Association
Chicago & North-Western Ry
County Superintendent and Treasurer GOP Primary Announcements
A series of Republican primary announcements from Humboldt county candidates. Clarence Meser announces for County Superintendent. W H Brappy Ev Tings and A B Fulton announce for Superintendent. N O Nelson declares for County Treasurer. All seek nomination subject to Republican primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt County
Clarence Mesaer
W. H. Brapery
Ev. Tings
Fultos
N.O. Nelson
Railroad interest spurs talk of Slippery Elm line
E S Ellsworth and Chicago graders visiting Britt discuss securing rails and ties to build the Slippery Elm railroad from Alden to Britt this fall. Porter has bought iron, Ellsworth bought ties in Forest City, and costs to complete include 40 cents per tie and iron plus mortgage funding. The Britt Tribune notes Ellsworth’s past land use suggests he could own the right of way across Crystal Lake holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.S. Ellsworth
Chicago
Slippery Elm
Alden
Britt
Clarion Monitor
Ellsworth
Forest City
Judge Porter
Fr. Dodge
Webster City
Porter
Elsworth
Crystal Lake
Britt Tribune
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rai
ROVE
Wisconsin Lumber
Twe Sherwin-Williams
Baller
Bell & Thiel
Renwick
Towa
Ryone
C.w.olden & Son
Urion Bros
Hustlers
Hosiety
Jane Se
Brackett
Dr. Bertine
Sirs
J. Hawkins
W.C. Keith
Belmond
Eagle Grove
John
Cole
Simpson
Morgen
Gilmore, Livermore
Rocky Mountain
DeWitt
J. Morton
G. P
T. A
Cedar Rapids, la
Juba B. Sams
Ladies Home Journal
Nate
W. A L. Gallager
Bryan, Pa
B. Cole
Mikesville
Postatiice
Tancock Co
McDoverx
R. A. McElwain
X. B. Cole
Cooper
Atlantic
Pacific Ocean
Hudson Bay
South America
Yours Truly
G. F. Mack
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