Anacortes jaunt across Puget Sound and canning lore
A traveler writes from Anacortes during an outing with Sanitary Fish Canning Co. to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. He describes misty seas, sea shells, and a visit to a vast salmon canning operation, noting a second largest plant nearby, diverse crews including Japanese and Chinese workers, and a buoyant but hard times coastal scene. He details salmon runs, net lengths, and a 447 fish catch before a seaside noonday meal.
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Guemes Island
Birmingham
Sound
Iowa
Cap Sante
Anacortes
Cascade Range
Mt. Baker
Mt. Ranier
Carroll
Sanitary Fish Canning Co
Wash
Strait of Juan de Fuca
Puget Sound
Olympic Mountains
Strait of
Juan de Fuca
Tam Meyer
Nea
Oe Bay
Cardus praised by Cobden woman for relief in family cure
Mrs Kate Metz of Cobden reports her mother age 52 suffered cramping pain and severe headaches for years. After taking Cardus three times daily for weeks she improved greatly, no longer suffers headaches and can eat more freely. Both women urge others to try Cardui Pry Cardui.
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Cardus
Evening voyage past Strait to Anacortes
The narrator describes a sea trip from the open sea near the Strait heading toward Anacortes as the sun sinks. Mt Baker rises in view with snow glistening, and the day is recalled as glorious and memorable by P. J. Shaw.
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Europe
America
Anacortes
Mt. Baker
P. J. Shaw
New Winter Concert Plan to Break the Rut
A call for town residents to propose fresh amusements this fall and winter. The writer suggests a free winter concert series for all, especially those unable to pay, hoping to escape the old routine and spark new, enjoyable activities before winter ends.
Great Iowa State Fair and Exposition at Des Moines
August 28 to September 1 description invites the public to visit the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. It highlights agricultural horticultural livestock dairy and industrial exhibits and new amusement attractions with modern farming methods on display and mentions convenient train service via Chicago and North Western Railway.
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Iowa State Fair
Des Moines
Chicago & North Western Ry
Despondent Macedon Woman Finds Relief From Indigestion
Mrs Geo Honn of Macedon New York writes that indigestion caused headaches dizziness and fatigue for months before she tried Chamberlains Tablets. One day treatment relieved her and two bottles finished the cure. For sale by H F McGowan. Ads 16 5t.
Special School Election for Rolfe Consolidated District
Notice announces a special election in Pocahontas County Iowa to establish the Consolidated Independent School District of Rolfe embracing described territory. The election is set for the 26th day at the office of F A Malcomn in Rolfe, Iowa, to determine district consolidation.
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Pocahontas
State of
Iowa
Pes Moines
Said
Independent School District
Rolfe
Consolidated Independent School District
Dirs
Independent School Prowice
F. A. Malcomn
Pocahontas County
Take Initiative and Share News With The Paper
Readers are urged to contribute tips and information directly to the editors by writing or calling. The paper relies on diverse sources to bring valuable news to the community. A small detail from a reader could be of great interest or value to others.
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Iowa
Ben
Mr. Driftmier
Special School Election in Rolfe Iowa Aug 31 1916
Notice announces a special election in the Independent School District of Rolfe Pocahontas Iowa on August 31 1916 from 1 to 6 PM at F A Malcolm office. Voters will decide on issuing bonds of 65000 dollars to construct and equip a new schoolhouse. Board of Directors orders notice per state code.
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Rolfe
Pocahontas
Iowa
F. A. Malcolm
Independent School
Board of Directors
Lows
Saroes
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Tewelry Stores
Nelson
Damborg Rolfe, Iowa
Pure Food Grocery
A. W. Patterson
Rolfe, Iowa
the National Concrete
Thompson Brothers Rolfe
Fair and Exposition
Kreso
Dr. Hess
Moore
Fleck
Robert
H. F. McGowan
Kodak
Premo Photography
J. White & Son
Ing Company
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