Abandonment of Altamont Leavenworth Rock Island Line
The Rock Island line from Altamont to Leavenworth will end with the last train on December 31 after federal approval to abandon. The route since 1870 faced declining revenue and growing losses, prompting the company to petition the Interstate Commerce Commission for discontinuation and track removal.
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Altamont-Leavenworth
Rock Island
Interdee Commerce Commission
Sbunt
Une
Prey
Mormons and Early Settlements Across Missouri and Iowa
Fragmented text recounts 19th century Mormon movements from Ohio to Far West City Missouri and Utah, detailing crossings of the Des Moines River, early camps at old St John and nearby sites, arrests of leaders, relocations, and a 1846 trek toward Utah. Referenced are Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, and other figures, with notes on counties, trails, and local geography including Lucerne and Benton County.
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Tadapendenet
Joseph Smith
New Haven
Missouri
Jackson ‘County
Rey
Caldwell l
Daviess Counties
Ayan
Far West City
West Grand River
Daviess
Boon
Ohio
Weat
City
Rv. Crossvur
Ft. Davenport
Appanoose County
Iowa
Old St John
Bri ‘O
John D. Lee
Sidney N
Land of Promise
Utah
Salt Lake City
Father of Watera
Nauvoo
Monrose
Des Moines
Bonaparte
Old Orleans
Aun
Medicine Creek
Lucerne
Milley
Bridhae Young
Putnam
Johnny
Fragmented ramblings and letters from a 1988 Arkansas reader
A long letter shows regional concerns about Putnam county plans for roads and policing, mixed with disturbing reminiscences and antisemitic and racist remarks. The writer cites local development costs, predicts slow progress, and includes a violent anecdote and a call to publish controversial material. The page also contains other letters praising immigration debate and a stance against Nazism.
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W. Brown
Puthem County
Putnam County
Tomnarke
le Canela
Wenee
Brown
Willing Workers Extension Club Meeting Report
The Willing Workers Extension Club met Thursday with Mrs. Wlesdei. Twenty two members and four visitors attended. Members embroidered and completed several projects. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Edison and Mrs. Davie Hill on June 5th.
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Willing Workers Extension Club
Lone Star Yearbook Toasts Students and Visitors
The Lone Star notes a Happy New Year greeting to China Madge Olinger and mentions Christmas activities. References include a Christmas tree event and pupils being treated by Santa. Don Hudson is seen at the hospital site and Mildred Pearson Bunsey is mentioned with Hazel Mes and Arnie Guffey in attendance.
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Madge Olinger
Lone Star
Ta Claus
Randy
Don Hudson
Mildred Pearson
Bunsey
Hazel Mes
Arnie Guffey
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Lucerne Extension Club
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Industrial Review
Arkansas
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