The Southward Move and Local Debate on Road Funding
The Courier reports on regional ambitions for southern development, urging towns to raise funds for a new railroad or road project. It notes plans for surveys and the potential to donate toward a state road fund, amid broader commentary on migration to southern farming regions and shifting settlement patterns in the 1890s to 1900s.
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Wolle
Litonka
Cottier
Algona
Citarell
Faib
Pimetlon Cali Pitty
Dituola
Walle
Bru
Wolfe
Onka
Bro
Traction Company
Theie
German Valley Seperator Advice Promotes DeLaval Quality
An excerpt discusses choosing a milk separator highlighting the DeLaval machine as superior. It compares disc and tin surface cleaning, claims easier cleaning and maintenance, and urges buyers to test milk after processing to assess quality. The DeLaval Company is promoted with an agent listed in Titania Pry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeLayer Co
Public Road Rules Strike Aids Wagons And Mail Carriers
An OCR fragment discusses right of way for wagons and mail carriers and enforcement by U S marshals. It mentions public school teachers and district mismanagement, with admonitions about discipline and parental fault. The text is garbled but centers on road conduct and school district issues.
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United States
O. S
Slaw
Bluse
Serence
City
Gut Hi
Manland
Trusting Father Paid Dandelion Blossom Proceeds
A Kansas City Journal excerpt describes a father offering his daughters a penny per dandelion blossom. He counted 487 flowers and paid 84.87 dollars due to a miscalculation. The mother and two girls question if more blossoms are desired as the father outlines future plans.
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vMdorada
Ils
I I Bey
Kansas City Journal
Notich Wil Attendance at No 1 Hall Tuesday Night
Notice requests attendance at No 1 hall on Tuesday night due to business requiring immediate attention signatory C. T. Suchinnn N. Q.
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Wil
NO. 1
C. T. Suchinnn
N. Q
National Republican Ticket Sale Notice in Chicago
A fragmented ad notes a ticket sale in Chicago from June 21 to 24 by Rock Ad System agents. Tickets priced at 25 cents with a small surcharge and a second listing mentions good returns and an event on Tune 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
leTite
Oud Telp
Gale Jones
Deacon Denied Heaven Gate For Lack Of Charity
A story from the Alta Advertiser about a deacon famed for his frugality and strict church meetings who reaches heaven only to be barred by St Peter. He protests that a known sinner’s wife saved money, which the books count as virtue. The gatekeeper explains that deeds beyond prayers and class meetings weigh in, leaving the deacon outside.
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Nelgbbor
Sin
St. Peter
Partey
Meretum
Ah Jones
Bever
oWell
Sir Peter
Fly
Jones
Alta Advertiser
Excursion Tickets Announced for Louisiana Purchase Exposition
The 1904 St Louis World’s Fair announces excursion ticket plans with season passes priced at 21.70 dollars on sale daily April 15 to November 15. Other 60 and 10 day options are listed with sale dates and expiry near December 16.
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St. Louis
National Democratic Convention Ticket Offer to St Louis
Rock Island System agents sell round trip tickets to St Louis for the National Democratic convention at one fare plus 70 cents, with a return valid fifteen days from sale date, starting July 1st. Tickets available July 2nd, good for return to Rock Island.
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Gauis
Rock Island System
St. Louis
Iran
Portland Social Items and Local Visitors
Numerous short notes record visits and residence changes among Portland residents including Fred Kregar and family in Algona, Mann family in Bancroft, Wess Trenley in Portland, and Lamoreux plus Milelensam from Mitonka. Also mention a teachers meeting, an excursion to St Paul, a wedding in Wisconsin, and school cancellation for memorial exercises.
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Fred Kregar
Algona
Mann
Bancroft
Dd Bartlett
Wess Trenley
Portland
L. Lamoreux
Milelensamon
Mitonka
Perry Williams
G. PD. Stone
Trene Jamison
Clasp
Baby
Bwen Cin
Jennings
Mathews
J. Petz
Aviga Blake
Gottlieb Blake
Raney
Vite
Son Rey
Sexton
John Wirteh
Starl
St. Paul
Distelers No. S
L. A
Add
Win
Blake Sr
August Leek
Anna Leek
Altmann
Wisconsin
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Igood
Sonik
Loway
Atari
New Orleans
Corpus Christi
Louisina
Memphis
Kauss City
Mississippi
Patomar
Southern Railway Company
Bit Las
Eurth
C. M. Pawger
Bho Oubjaal
Ime
Adl
Notich
Hale
Fred Kregar Jr
Riaumy Bleich
Union
Phim Creek
8. A. Tuttle
Taltisa Hahn
Whittemore
Rock Island
J. J. Budlong
M. Ww
Amurjag
Woo
Tae
Wnianika Lodge
Q. F
Lousdiy Oruhig
Schram & Westlake, Pioneer Hog Buyers
Illinois
Harry Percy
Clinton Grain CO
SS. Noway
Presiper GW
Gadd
Vieu Pras
NATIO
Titonka
Iowa
B.A. Solindur, Cassis
Serveens Asst
Ossie
J. H. Queal & Co
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