Pioneers and a Civil War Era School Contract Document
An elderly visitor, Cannon of Antioch, travels with his son FOV Cannon to discuss pioneer life and a long-ago contract his father John Cannon had with a rural school near Uverne Ohio. The piece intertwines memories of early settlement, education, and the forging of a nation, highlighting the rugged, generations-spanning story of community advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Antioch
Fov Cannon
Carlton
John Cannon
Uvrern
Ohio
Neighborhood Gossip and Regional Rail intrigue
A babble of local chatter mentions farmers haying and nuts being cut, visitors from Motherville, a kitchen bid, and children at a TA home. It shifts to a Des Moines area rail tale, noting new control by New York investors and a plan involving the Rock Island and Minneapolis routes amid stock maneuvering and potential ownership changes.
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Nolliver
Walter Reed
Motherville
David Sarah
Davidson
al Butler
Nalsan
Mr Smith
Sherburn
Dayton
Lee Sprint
Estherville
Melfune
Samlay
Pmungrey
Estherville Township
Korey Bagi
New York
Hyite
Dodge Road
Minneapolis & St. Venis
Reel Island
Lock Island
Houley & Co
Flooley & Co
Moo& St. le
Ruthven
Des Moines
Mero Hooley de Hau Tite Turney
Hetliug Huretuene
Anwar Ue
Kyvaneville A Verre Haute Road
Huck Island
Houley
I L
Houley Wao Paite
Des Moines & FL Dodge
Rock Island
Erin
San Francisco
Omaha
Denver
Salt Lake City
Colorado
Spriggs
Glenwood Springs
Geo. A. Newman
Ho MM. Pickell
Jennie]erry
The
Woosen's Relief Corps
Hock Island System
Ino. G. Farmer
Cedar Rapids
SFL Boyd
Davenport
Booth Rutherford
Geo. I. Kline
Fragmented tale of a gold bar and suspicious letters
A distorted report discusses a gold bar missing and an employee’s alleged remarks. It references a New York event, a forged letter, and speculation about a potential reward or motive. The text is garbled with unclear names andplaces, hindering precise details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeeaye Re Producee
Vierr
United States
New York
Baer Cme
Fish sizing and potting notes from Potete region
Fragmentary text appears to discuss varying fish sizes, potting, and local names such as Poteet and Mateiy. Mentions tomatoes and gardens with scattered references to people and places, but the full context is unclear.
Spotted Moument of Style: The Old Black and White Dogs Fade
The article notes the decline of dalmhiutian style dogs once widespread in the United States from 1569 to 1882, now extinct like the Newfoundland. It contrasts fashion and breed popularity with reflections on 19th century migration and development trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Newfoundland
Shot injures Ednard Hola in Swea City street
A gun misfire or stray bullet struck Ednard Hola, daughter of Charles Hola, on the head near the waterworks in Swea City. Doctors say the scalp wound is minor, with the bullet likely a spent 22 caliber round.Authorities note frequent shooting along the riverbank near Motherville and urge caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ednard
Charles Hola
Ub Swea
Lo Mnind
Motherville
Sleu
Buys
Farm Lands Along Rail Lines Promise Growth Northwest
Advertisement promotes Northwest farm lands along Minneapolis and St. Louis lines as fertile, well-sited with rising values and reliable crops. Encourages buyers to act now, offering low excursion rates from Iowa Central and M in L railroads. Contact A. B. Cutts G P A for details at Minneapolis.
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Northwest
Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R
Iowa Central
Minneapolis & St. Louis
A. B. Cutts
G. P. A. Ja. Cant and
Minneapolis, Minn
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Isabella
Queen City
Cousa
Algona
Pete
Vera
Basie
Herta
TNT
Bette St
Perth
Bay Bay Bay Bay
Scott
Scots & Howne
Pepe
KEEUS
Poridinay
Waahoon Dome
Tite
Mina
Clothing News
Viking Clothing Store
Lincoln St
Estherville, Bayea
Ld. Ustiwers
Hitnig Reeton Ray Prepared
Sid Deeba
Noa
Morbo
Isaac Skinner
Washington
la Fotlette
Wisconsin
la Follette
Gov. la Foyette
Weilvenets Cashopre
Howard Blythe
WJ. Mellvere
Mom. Knapp
Hueston
Forest City
Vyhe Werek
YHE
Nickel Plate Road
Jdc
Chicago
Harrison St
Pifth Ave
Adams St
Jobo Y. Calahan
Roun
Abe Vertiang
Retail Merchants’ Association of Ottumwa
Retail Merchants' Association
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