Narrow Passage Past Grounded Steamers on the Mississippi
Captain Stephen B. Hanks recalls the 1865 season on the Mississippi aboard the Ocean Wave, detailing risky night navigation from St Paul to Le Claire, a near-collision with the Northern Belle near Point Rock, and the perilous river conditions with ice and shallow channels that tested piloting skills and ship handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Paul
Lake Pepin
Key City
Pig’s Eve Bar
St. Paul
Point Rock
Fisherman’s log tale of trickery and luck at Sand Slough
A narrator recalls trying to claim a favorite fishing spot on Sand Slough. He schemed to outsmart an older fisherman on a log, misdirected a comic panic about Willie’s supposed drowning, and ultimately caught a good string of sunfish thanks to the distraction caused by the two women and a claimed snake. The tale ends with a casual farewell.
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Christopher Columbus
America
Willie
Thhem
Grandpa
Granddad
Spring Fever or Tuberculosis Warning
The weather man says spring began March 21 and warm days lie ahead. Readers are urged to enjoy outdoor activities but watch for persistent symptoms like weight loss and fatigue that could signal tuberculosis. Early neglect of cold like symptoms may allow the disease to gain a foothold.
Primary Ballot Reminder for Carroll County Candidate
Notice warns voters on the Republican ballot in Carroll County to choose two of the three Representative candidates for the General Assembly. It highlights Franklin A. Stransky of Savanna as a candidate and explains the voting impact of selecting two or all three options.
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General Assembly
Franklin U. Stransky
Franklin A. Stranaky
Savanna
Carrell County
Springfield
Wart
Stransky
Carroll County
Nominate Lula M Ross for County Treasurer
Mrs Ross, wife of current County Treasurer Frank L Ross who cannot seek another term, seeks the office. Her experience in office work, five school aged children, and past service are cited as qualifications. Voters are urged to support her at the primary on Tuesday April 12 in this political ad.
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Carroll County
Lula M. Ross
Orson M. Grove
Tuberculosis Causes and Prevention Call to Action
A public health notice explains that tuberculosis is caused by the tubercle bacillus and spreads only if germs enter the lungs. It urges examinations to detect weakness early, noting that strong health and resistance prevent disease. The Educational Committee of Illinois State Medical Society approves the statements.
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Educational Committee of
Illinois State Medical Society
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Stephen B. Hanks
Albany, IN
LeClaire
Illinois River
Starved Rock
Bloody Run
Gordon's Ferry
Wilcox
Bellevue
Abe Mitchell
Albany
Dubuque
Reeds Landing
Coon Slough
Minnesota Packet Co
Wm. F. Davidson
Minnesota Packet Company
Northern Light
Davison
Harry D. Blackburn
Democrat
Legislative Voters League
Lst
Carroll
Jo Daviess and
Stephenson
Charles D Franz
Freeport
American Federation OF Labor
Charles D. Franz
United States
Scott W. Lucas
Louie E. Lewis
Frank A. Jensen
Supreme Court
Adam F. Bloch
Congress
T. W. Smith
X Lewis M. Long
Appellate Court
Herbert O. Martin
Theodore A. Secker
Sherwood Dixon
Alfred F. Stanley
Robert L. Morris
Raymond M. Hartman
Sharpe
Lawrence E. Prudi
Lawrence A. Smith
Puerto Rico
U.S
Island
U. S
Puerto Rican Trade Council
Franklin A. Stransky
Republican
Lucile Bender
Ww. R. Watson
Harry L. Shiley
Elmer J. Engelking, Jr
Smith
Lawrence
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