Kate Shelley Heroine of Honey Creek Storm Rescue
In a July 6 1881 Des Moines Valley tempest Kate Shelley then fifteen braved a raging flood to reach Moingona and warn or save the midnight express. She navigated a flooded valley crossed damaged track and a collapsing bridge to help passengers and rescue downed crew after a bridge wreck on the Des Moines river.
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Des Moines
Honey Creek
Chicago and Northwestern
Shelley
Kate
M. J. Shelley
Tipperary
Ireland
Wuch
Des Moines River
Moingona
Ed Wood
George Olmstead
Adam Awar
Patrick Donahu
Boone
Moingana
Hyting
Wood
Agar
Moingo
Mojngana
Trians
Terri
Labart
Dizzine
Kate Shelley
War and Agar
Bel i
Leo
Donahue
Eugene J. Hall
Dubuque
The
Chicago Tribune
Nineteenth General Assembly of
Iowa
Boone County
Dubuque Park
Northwestern Railroad
Frances I. Williard
Isabella W. Parks
Simpson College
Parks
Miss. Shelley
Simpson
Mingona
Travis
Northwestern
Boone and
Ogden
Kate Shelley Heroine of Iowa Bridges Destruction
The passage recalls Kate Shelley, who crawled a wrecked bridge during a night storm to warn rescue teams. Her daring crossing led to the saving of survivors and a national outpouring. She became a celebrated figure with medals, funds, and memorials including the Kate Shelley bridge near Moingona, Iowa.
Fletcher Seeks Attorney General Nomination in Iowa Primary
Hon John Fletcher, a Polk County district judge, announces his candidacy for Attorney General. He has long served in the Attorney General's Office, working under several chiefs and handling major matters, including the notable Impertine Vittehureh Plus publication case, and was appointed to the Polk County district bench by Governor Hammill after a year of distinguished service.
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John Fletcher
Polk County
Fletcher
PeUerul Ua
Iowa
Era
Dure Lerma
TOW Era
Georg Cousen
H. MM. Higl
Ben Giuson
Towa
Mnvernor Hammill
Autos Sold and Cars Listed in Estherville Area
A list of buyers and vehicles from Estherville and nearby towns includes Lulu Holcomb and Frank Brackett of Estherville purchasing several Ford and Essex models, a Moon Cabriolet, Stude baker sedan, Buick sedan, and multiple touring and coach options. Residents from Armstrong Ringsted and Dolliver own Chevrolet, Buick, and Ford cars such as roadsters and Tudors, reflecting a varied local auto market.
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Lulu Holcomb
Estherville
Hudson
Ear
E. Bell
Maple Hill
Moon
Chas
Bashara
Armstrong
Ford
Tudear Sudan
Frank Brackett
Ooerland
John Cheever
Essex
R. Carlson
Leland Case
Studebaker
Stanley Horba
James Marlay
Chevrolet
Eugene McCarty
Gravtting
First Church of Christ Scientist Sunday Services
Age services Sunday 11 o clock subject June 6 is God the only Cause and Creator. Golden Text Neh 9 Thou, even thou art Lord alone, thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that art there in, the seas, and all that is therein.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church notices and cream cooling tips
Sunday school and weekly meetings proceed at Emmanuel Lutheran Church Otis Lang pastor with a German service planned, Rev H Wagner to conduct due to absence. Also included are farming tips on cream cooling using cold water tanks and proper milking practices to keep milk sweet during hot May weather.
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H. Wagner
Terris
Albhoit
A. Iverson
Dairy Department
Town State College
Cooling tank flow keeps cream at fifty to sixty degrees
The article notes a continuous water flow through a cooling tank maintains cream temperature around 50 to 60 degrees. It criticizes that farm relief bills do not include free seed provisions, citing the Boston Globe.
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Sae
Congressional Free
Boston Globe
Adlerika Gas Relief Promises Quick Detox from Jay Johnston
An ad states Adlerika quickly relieves gas pressure and restless abdominal discomfort within ten minutes, claiming it removes large amounts of waste matter. It promotes Adlerika as superior to pills, urging readers to buy from Jay Johnston & Co. Druggists.
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Adlerika
Jay Johnston & Co
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Bermuda
Burt & Jones
J. A. Swisher
First Church OF Christ
J. Hansen the Tailor
Mmanuel Lutheran Church
Emory & N. 4Th St
Otis L . Lang
Pasto
W.R.— Hunt
Donovan
Estherville Steam Bakery
J. E. Wilson
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