The Spur of Mary McAllister's Valley Duel
In the Spur mountains the McAllisters and Macdonalds fight over a valley claimed by both. Mary McAllister challenges Macdonald to single combat and offers two glass phials as a deadly test of honor. The tale follows her daring bid to claim or deny the valley in a struggle rooted in kinship and courage.
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Spur
lLonnon
Robert McAllister
France
Mary McAllister
Alan
McAllisters
Alan Macdonald
Macdonald
Scotland
Sam Mary McAllister
Highland romance ends in mist and rescue at ravine
Alan Macdonald rides into a perilous ravine to search for Mary MacAllister after clashing with a foe. She saves him, they soothe past feuds, and vow to forsake poison and continue life together. A collision of loyalty, danger, and newfound love unfolds.
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Alan ‘Macdonald
Alan Macdonald
Mary MacAllister
Mary McAllister
Tye
Tommy
Lovers reunite after years in winter lake promenade
A lone woman and Edwin meet by a stormy lake shore three years after parting. He asks her to marry him, citing regret and longing. She consents, then hurries in as a mother calls. The scene shifts to a quip about dynamite in political economy and Dresden’s municipal newspaper lore.
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Alice
Cuba
Ance
Edwin
Henri
Le Petit Journal _ Pour Rire
Dolliver Nominated for U.S. Senate in Iowa Caucus
Des Moines reports Senator Jonathan P Dolliver Republican of the 21st district was nominated for United States senator by acclamation in a state capital caucus. The assembly praised his record and pledged continued support for Governor Cummins. Dolliver acknowledged the honor and spoke on direct election reforms and the political system’s future, urging unity within Iowa Republicans.
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Ee Dolliver
Des Moines
Seaucus
Jonathan P. Repuolican
Dolliver
United States
Represent
Ative O. H. Holmes
Ikos8
James Bierick
Jefferson County
James A. Smith
Mitchell County
Prnis
Shirley Gilliland
Mills County
N. S. Kendall
Monroe
C. A. Meredith
Cass
F. M. Hopkins
Guthriel C Mty
Iowa
Senate
Colorado
Thirty-second General Assembly
Cummins
Uth
Claude R. Porter
House
Hickey
Emory H. English
Mason City
RH. D. Chassell
le Mars
N. Jepson
Sioux City
Jona J. Seerley
Burlington
E. K. Winne
Humboldt
Regents of
the State University
Zaegel the Boy Chemist of That City
A brief item notes the subject Zaegel, identified as the boy chemist of that city, highlighting his notable interest in chemistry and local recognition. The piece emphasizes youth achievement and community pride in scientific curiosity.
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Zaegel
Zaegel Offers Free Z M O Remedy for Sores Pains
A dated notice promotes Z M O a mineral vegetal compound by Zaegel of 47 Main St Shebd Wis claiming antiseptic healing for sores wounds and internal use. He says the remedy cures catarrh rheumatism back pains and will mail free trial bottles while supplies last.
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Zaegel
M. O
Offer Zaegel
Brandreth Pills and Pigeon Aid Featured in Old Newspaper
A jumble of items appears with mentions of Carrier pigeons used to relay doctor prescriptions in Scotland, plus ads for Brandreth Pills claimed to invigorate digestion and relieve constipation. The piece also touches on themes of women's power and economic concerns amid monopolies and unemployment.
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Oseph B. Bowles
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Senate Insurance Committee
W. P. Whipple
C. S. Burkitt
Legislative Commission
Railroad Committee
C. A. Meredith Ischatrma
W. W. Ainsworth
Ainsworth
State Railroad Commission
Dwight N. Lewis
House Committee
Frank T
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John Gsullivan
Polk County
Doran
Boone
State Normal
State Normal School
Assembly
Seerley
Board of Trustees
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State Hospital For Consumptives
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General Assembly
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Presbyteriana
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