Local News Briefs From Iowa and Nearby Towns
Lizzie Owen and brother George were burned from Iowa on Tuesday. Kershner returned Sunday night. Mrs Topek reports coal at lowest living prices from M A Preble, Mrs Jrysler and Mrs Lowe. Denver visitors lingered. Chas Nordman killed another gray wolf Saturday near his mother’s southwest town. Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith resigned. Henry C Payne of Wisconsin named successor. Marble from Steam Boat Springs Colorado reports 18 inches of snow. John Stensons left for Sioux Falls South Dakota. Ed Morgsion arrived from Utah to visit brother James. W B Gulick traveled toward McCord Brady in Omaha. Hotel Bronewick remains under possession after recent ownership shift. The Journal notes George’s intended stance and a prior injury to his spine.
Scandia City of the First Settlement in Republic County
The article recalls Scandia as the first settlement in Republic County with early establishments. It notes the first store by Scandinavian settlers, a Milford and other early businesses, and mentions the New Scandinavia post office established July 1869 with multiple postmasters. It also covers early hotels, a jail, a school taught in 1870, the 1873 railroad organization, and the first train arrival in 1878.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Feetajiork
Andinavian Agricultural Socis Ety
Chicago
Minis
Republic County
Arbay Bus ‘Ing
Milford
Davis County
Wilson
Charles
A. D
Kent
Comdia
Dutton
Cloud County
S. M. Fisher
White Rock Creek
Uriderethe
Weir
G. T. Ee
Walker Pe
Stoy E.ware
Wm. Walker
A. Be ‘Kimbail
Geo. Lambie
Harvey
Maria Young
Walter Johnson
Atchison, ‘Republican, ‘Valley, and Pacific Railroad
Manson
Howse
Séainwa
Wesmide
Fragmented Verse Fragments from a Faded Field Note
A set of garbled lines evokes spring longing and seasonal change. The text hints at birds, winds, drying brook, and rose imagery, but many words are corrupted or missing leaving a fragmentary mood of transition and memory.
Republic County Teachers Association Braved Cold
The Republic County Teachers Association met at Gaba on December 14 despite 10 degree below zero conditions. About few members attended morning sessions, then gathered at a hotel for a substantial dinner hosted by Miss Myrta Canfield. In the afternoon President J W Kuhn led meetings with papers on Education History and recent inventions, plus discussions on writing and teaching methods including the Vertical and Slant writing systems. The group, after lively debate, adjourned with a song and plans to meet again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Gaba
Ladie’s Aid Society
Myrta’ Canfield
J. W. ‘Kuhn
History of Education
Thor
Frank Brown
Chai. Pebrson
DP Winer
Cuba
Reba Hoffman
Lstélla Baird
St Ora Yates
Linore
Bertha McDonald
Bosh
Hades
Historic Scandia Mill and Local Industry in Republic County
The text traces the mill's moves from Charles Northmark’s homestead to Joseph Merica’s, then back to Scandia where a grist mill was attached. It notes remodeling in 1873, added machinery, and a 150 barrel daily capacity. Scandia is described as Republic County’s second commercial hub with rail lines, a graded school, city hall, and daily grain trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Northmark
Rasmussen Brothers
L. Miingson
Joseph Merica
Joseph Blosser
Scandia
William Bell
Leffel
CIF
Ericsson
Scasidia
Republic
Republican Valley
The
Rock
Missouri Pacific
Doctor Pitts Seeks Correspondence in St Joseph Missouri
Dr. Barton Pitts eye and ear specialist on Francis and Frederick avenues in St. Joseph Missouri invites correspondence from interested patients and colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton Pitts
Francis and Frederick Ave
St. Joseph, Mo
Praise for Bridge Syrup Offered by A J Lite
An OCR fragment praises a medicinal syrup named Bridge Syrup for coughs lung troubles and bronchitis. It lists a price of five pounds and fifty cents and credits A J Lite as the druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. JV
Sparehouse Completion and Denver Branch Extension Mentioned
A fragmented note cites the Sparehouse finishing within a year and references a regular pattern tied to a Central Branch extension to Denver. The readable text implies ongoing municipal planning and expansion timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andre
Central Branch
Denver
White's Dream Vermin Aid: People’s Aid Touts Cure
Fragmentary text cites White's Dream Vermin Aid with claims of public support and effectiveness. Mentions price and a seller, but details are garbled and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orn.s
Lesline
White
Unclear Advertised Letter Notice Text Shaped by OCR
Fragmentary OCR readout mentions letters and names including Mes and individuals such as Olmstead Kristean Larson and Henryfansterder. The text is incomplete and reads like a mis scannned notice or teaser, with no clear event or outcome to report.
Chicago Apartment Fire Forcibly Speeds Evacuation
A Chicago apartment building fire caused by overheated wiring drives evacuations. Fire crews report extensive smoke damage and residents displaced as investigators seek the source.
Vindicated Fighting Man Schley Faces Public Debate
The excerpt reflects postwar contention as Schley’s actions are debated against bureaucratic perspectives, highlighting loyalty to Dewey and resistance to red tape while defending his conduct amid public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
Heg Neck
Dewey
How to Cure Croup by Mr R Gray in Duchess County NY
An reader recommends Cham Cham berlain's Cough Remedy as the best medicine for croup. The writer says it is a fine children's remedy for croup and never fails to cure, even after serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Gray
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AL County
Sandell
Belleville Schofield
Kansas
I Fleming
Oklahoma i
Dy Larson
M. Bonner
Washington, County
Lizzie Owen
George -Eburned
Iowa
Kershner
Topek
M.A. Preble
J.crysler
Lowe
Chas
Nordman
Charles Emory: Smith
Y. ‘Henry’ C. Payne
Wisconsin
Ae AL
Colo
John Stensons
Sioux ‘Falls
South’ Dakota
Ed Morgsion
Utah
James
W.B. Gulick
the. McCord-Bradyany
Omaha
Rock Island In
Fi ‘Hotel
Bronewick Roncet
George
Bellevitle
Oxeo
Scandia ‘City F
Rom Savage
Rook
Colorado Limited
Colorado Flyer
Norway
Atchison
EtFosupli
Kansas City
Bt. Louis
BH. Dawson
UNION
Belleville
Teniny
Dunn
Seti
ALLS
Imma
A. By
Kimball P. M
Pirst
Bankas
Stuid
Larson
Per -O
Tharson
Croup
Northside Barber ‘Shop
Scientific ‘American
Scient Illustrated
Acientific
Morris
Palace Drug Store
Soandia
Ronin
Stlson & Smut
Insurance
J. W. Ekblad,a.b
Over Farmers & Merchants Bank
Wheelers
Santa: FE
Courtland Station
Anandal Panday
J.maidger
Caxton
P. Porter
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