Storm fire and wedding news from Rock Valley area
A farm dwelling three and a half miles from Hook Valley burned after a lightning strike amid Saturday night storms. Another home near Alvord was destroyed. Mrs J B Poppe and daughter Miss Josephine head to Madison Wisconsin for Josephine’s wedding next Wednesday. Rock Valley teams prepare for the Fourth with strong showings in recent games and near-future matchups against Inwood. Local events include Miss Josie Poppe’s prenuptial reception and various fairs, races, and parades planned for the Fourth.
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Rook Valley
Hook Valley
Alvord
Monsier
J.B. Poppe
Josephine
Madison
Wis
Kemper
Sheldon
Rock Valley Howe
Inwood
Rock Valley
Diaxfond
Fairgrounds
Josie Foppe
Thayer
Pacifc
Northwest
Southwastern
Minnesota
Frainer Great
Stuck Valley
Rock Rapids
Pete Hennink
Saylor
Fiatte
Milwaukee
Thareja
Opera
J. J. Large
Iowa Bankers Association
Clinton
AIF
Thomas
Sam
Delliefield
NM. A. Fink
Swindle In Madrid Doctor Jewelry Heist Recounted
A Spanish wife visits a Madrid brain specialist for her supposed husband’s religious mania. She buys $5,000 worth of diamonds to win his approval, then returns with a clerk to steal the stones after a ruse about the patient. The doctor later learns he has been duped.
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Madrid
Waving
Jévvelee
Cataract of the Eye and Self Observation Method
The article explains cataract forms from oxalate deposits in the lens and removal as treatment with spectacles afterward. It describes a simple self test using a card with a hole to view the cataract shadow. It also contains miscellaneous notes and anecdotes on hair elixirs and Milton’s Cottage.
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Usbahuines
Luwa
Apeddy
Sue
Fies
Leoula
Ebear Wale
Vilce
Lueger
Dr. Wever
Rad Kuuwo
Ilio Psara
Paradox of Posts and Habits in Newspapers
A quip exchange from the Washington Star on poets and readership compares expectations to writing. A Chicago Tribune cartoonish dialogue references smoking age and personal habits with a jokey tone.
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Washington Star
Rayner
Shyne
Chicago Tribune
Ex-Congressman Towne to visit the Far East
Ex congressman Charles Towne plans an extended visit to the Far East. President Roosevelt reads more daily papers now than ever. Cooley, a protege of Roosevelt, is 34 and well connected.
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Charles 4. Towne
Far East
Roosevelt
Short Notes From A Distant World
A compilation of miscellaneous facts and figures suggests Missouri’s Ceder Gap as the state’s highest point at 1,683 feet. It notes claims about women’s head sizes in North America, a vast toll of battles since creation, and note on Argentina’s provinces and territories. It mentions a president’s salary, Pennsylvania coal pumps pumping 500 million gallons daily, and Mexican asparagus labels simulating Californian origin. Also references Tasmanian myrtle wood for fine furniture.
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Ceder Gap
Missouri
North America
Argentine Republic
Pennsylvania
Mexico
France
California
New York City Wealth and Crime Report
The New York Herald notes high salaries for city workers and extensive property owned by Jewish residents, a dense saloon presence for residents, 175000 clothing craftspeople with 200 million output, and a rising rate of robberies in hotels. The theaters show about fifteen new plays monthly.
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New York
New York City
New York Herald
England’s counties and a Bristol hanging tale
English etchings note Shire river counts with Surrer Wiltshire lowest and York Devon highest. A Bristol youth hanged himself after painting himself green. In Westminster police court John White confessed to stealing pewter pots.
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Surrer
Wiltshire
Yorkshire
Devon
House of Jobis
House of Commons
Bank of England
Bristol
England
John White
Westminster Police Court
London
Mr. White
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Wm. F. Read
Sioux County
MO. van DE Sters
Windom, Minn
Big Grove
Gorrespondenge
Kats van Sprulsteendooeker
Alton
Jake Gleysteen
Michigan University
Miss Fish
Minrod Bodeisa
Minwater
Texas
Noethe
Struble
Mra. Addeo
Minneapolis
Wilsons
Ben Brasiamp
Geneva
App Arbor
Michigan
St. Marys
Dick Gleysteen
Chicago
Nie Krier
Emery
Merril
Ashton
Jane
Slagle
Lincolns
Shalts
Vipestona
Osakis
Hutchingon
Ana
Chan Pitta
Rock: Rapids
Boyden and Vicinity
R. @ Lubbers
Sioux City
J.G. Pryde
A. Dean
Misa Mary Lubbers
Morningside College
Bradshaw
Georges
Smith Bros
Eastman
Oberlin Seminary
G. W. Pitts
Clara
Summet School
Hislipas
Montana
Ahe
Fidelity
American Surety Company of
Dew York
Pranx
Loirt
Oange City
Tu Smollett
Bermaid
Smige
Dad
Freddy
Harpers Weekly
Williams College
Sone
Jack Hollis
Ollis
T Hollis
Ealmer
Hollis
John Milton
Chalfont St. Giles
Milton
Flore
Elphra
Zepbhyrum
the Hall OF Fame
Alford W. Cooley
Cooley
Joseph B. Hopkins
West Derry
Lord Aberdeen
Dudley
Archie Gordon
Amos Martin
Newcastle
Scotland
Canada
Philadelphia
Washington
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Justice Wolmes
Hough L. Scott
Military Academy
West Point
Philippines
Ele
the Metropolis
Tone Brossiers Cannon Brand
Aseoan
Penang
Tone
Tone Brothers
Des Moines
A. H. Weber
Hotelbetten Teesday
Bert Steiner
Weber
New Yark City
Ayer
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