Bold hold up on North Seventh Street robs man at gunpoint
Lester Bogess, carrying money, is robbed near the Christian Church on North Seventh Street around 2 a.m. Monday. $4.75 taken from his pants, $45 in vest remains. Marshall Mitchell searches town but no suspect found. Bogess recalls the robber’s appearance, no mask, dark overcoat and hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Bogess
Seventh Street
Christian Church Sibout
Marshall Mitchell
Mr. Bogins
Bogees
Letter From Rev John Sutton El Paso Ill March 1912
Rev John Sutton writes from El Paso Illinois describing a harsh winter with extreme cold many days at 20 to 22 below zero and deep snowdrifts. He notes high prices for feed hay corn and straw, poor health including La Grippe and pneumonia cases, and plans to return home by April visiting Atherville Whittemore and their son before resuming parish duties.
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el Paso
Ill
Grippe
Eatherville
Titania
Whittemore
John Sutton
Are Universities Worth While
The piece argues higher education fails to raise earnings, calls for a new type of university focused on science and art, hands on production, and self supported study. It cites Harvard, advocates a federal university model, and stresses self reliance, cooperation, and education as public good. It also recaps Senator Lafayette Young speaking on farming and youth.
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H. K. Bush
Brown
Washington D.C
Howard Appointments Office
College
Harvard
W. H. Scofield
Kim
M University
Splrtt
Pplrit
Il Times
Tran
Borah
Idaho
Washington
United States
Tustees
Cha
University
Marin
Lafayette Young
Armstrong
Addrars
Opera House
Iowa
Young
California
Iowa Penitentiaries
Senator Young
Rolla
Yeu
Rail Wage Increases and Rail Earnings 1911 Shown
Interstate Commerce Commission reports for railways over 600 miles reveal total employee compensation of 1 005 277 249 in 1911, with wages up by 41 868 822. Despite more track, payrolls fell 81 087 from 1910, yet total wages rose 49 976 216, while net railway revenues dropped 40 988 589.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Peel
Bureau of Railway Economics
Constantly Diminishing Temperance Habits Discussed
A historical note argues that human nature remains constant while moderation spreads. It cites rising temperance through knowledge and wider lessons, noting increased use of mild fermented beverages like lager beer ale and wine as a mind stimulant without tipping into excess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Monahan
Card of Thanks for Mrs Redhead Funeral
The Anderson family expresses gratitude for kindness shown during the illness and death of their mother Mrs Redhead. Other notes mention Mr and Mrs A Bowman returning to Estherville after a visit, with references to Spirit Lake Beacon sources and local attendees at the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Anderson
Hans Perexson
A. Bowman
Estherville
Webb ‘Thomas and
R. H. Sillbaugh
Spirit Lake Beacon
Miss Zela Dodgson Dies in Emmetsburg at 18
Miss Zela Dodgson daughter of Mrs. Edgar Dodgson formerly of this city died at her Emmetsburg home Thursday morning from liver tuberculosis. niece of D. B. Wells of this city. Funeral held Sunday afternoon from the residence with large attendance. Deceased was born in Estherville February 10, 1884.
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Dodgson
Zela Dodgson
Edgar
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North Seventh Street
Rev
Big Ben
Carl Olson
Likad
Guaunoy H. Rupnwap
Benjamin H. Repweap
Mabel Ecxhary
Mus
Dutsa Wannurs
George” Kydd
Dolliver
H.B. Lattion
Commercial College
Henkins’ Shop
Homeseeker
St. Louis County
Minnesota
Ana A
Land
Dale B.co
Dubitb
Bas
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