New Railway Lines Open New Towns and Prospect for Growth
The Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway touts town prosperity along its expanding routes. New segments Worthington to Hardwick and a Faribault area line advance, with rail steel laid since July 10. Dairy counties Freeborn and Steele featured as rich potential, and towns Rake and Walters attract settlers and investors. Local opportunities urged by Genl Townsite Agent Thomas H. Brown in Sioux Falls.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Worthington
Nobles County
Hardwick
Rock County
Minnesota
Reading
Wilmot
Lismore
Kenneth
Germania
Kossuth
Winnebago
Iowa
Faribault
Freeborn
Steele
Rice
United States
Rake
Winnebago County
Walters
Faribault County
Tnos
H. Brown
Sioux Falls
New Lines
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway Co
Viret Class Excursions Offer First Class Route Trips
Travel agency promotes low fare trips on the Washington to Homesreekers and Colorado Utah routes with August departures to Allerton Wilton Detroit K P Conclave Chicago and Salt Lake City. Special excursions to Yellowstone Paris and Old World routes, agencies for White Star Red Star American and International Transportation lines. Tickets available daily.
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Washington
Colorado
Utah
Points
Allerton
Wilton
Detroit
K. P
Chicago
A. R
Colorado Points
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Yellowstone National Park
Paris
International Transportation Co
Atlas of China on sale at rail stations
A 16 page atlas 12 by 14 inches with half tone illustrations and fine engraved maps of China showing Pekin and other points is offered for 15 cents at all large stations of the B and N railways or 18 cents postpaid by Jno G Faumner A G P and T A B C R and N Ry Cedar Rapids IA.
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China
Jno
G. Faumner
A.G
R &N Rv
Cedar Rapids
Travel Fare Card From Western Cities to Denver and Salt Lake
One fare plus 200 dollars for round trip. Dates of sale June 6 19, July 3 17, Aug 7 21 for 21 day limit tickets. Dates of sale June 20, July 9 17 and August 21 for tickets to Oct 31 1900. For rates and dates call G Fox, Agent.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood
Springs
Colo
Salt Lake City
Odgen
Utah
Hot Springs
Spearfish
Deadwood
Custer
S. C
Sheridan
Wyo
G. Fox
Attempted Hold Up Desperado Near Coppock and Brighton
An eighteen year old farmhand Brooks attempted to rob William McClintock with a revolver on his way home from threshing. McClintock resisted and spoke with a neighbor until the boy fled. Sheriff Teeter investigated with no arrest or warrant issued. Nearby hay for sale advertised by Thos Brindley.
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Coppock
Brighton
Ms Clio
Brooks
William McClintock
McClintock
Rooks
Nome Gold Hopes Fizzle as Nome Digging Fails
A July 22 letter from a Cape Nome insider warns that disease reports are false and the Nome gold rush will not yield easy fortune. Dry conditions cripple Anvil Creek sluicing. a major company loses about $100,000 weekly while transport costs rise and sea sand dredging fails.
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Washington
Treasury
Department
Cape Nome
Alaska
Oregon
Anvil Creek
Nome
Cuban teachers to visit Washington after Harvard course
A Cuban school teachers’ delegation of about 1400, now in Cambridge to study English at Harvard, will visit Washington on August 8 to pay respects to the president and inspect public institutions. The trip, funded by Boston donors, may include meals in the capital, with arrangements for entertainment to be organized locally. The president will arrange his schedule to meet them.
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Washington
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
United States
Corbin
New York
Cuba
Massachusetts
Boston
White House
Will Wed Near Kansas City
Geo Heiderman of the Washington Illuminating Co leaves for Kansas with G Ander son of near Brighton to wed Miss Nelson daughter of a Kansas City area farmer. On return in a few days he will bring his bride to make their home in Kansas City. The Journal extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Heiderman
The
Washington Illuminating Co
Kansas
G. Anderson
Brighton
Kansas City
George
Miss Nelson
Journal
Boar attacks man on Clements farm near city
Mr. Neasley of the Clements farm four miles west of town was attacked by a ferocious boar yesterday morning. The animal bit his leg and struck his chest as he tried to rise. He reached his house for treatment and later traveled to town, likely to bear a painful leg for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Neasley
Clements Farm
Chicago Prep for 34th Grand Army Encampment Opens Soon
Executive Director Harper says the Grand Army of the Republic encampment will open in under three weeks in Chicago. He expects more than 1,000,000 visitors and thousands of veterans and friends will attend.
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Chicago
Aug. T
Harper
Grand Army of the Republic
William Clark of Newark Dies at Watch Hill
William Clark president of the William Clark Thread Company died suddenly at his Watch Hill home after a severe indigestion attack. In other news from the era Brightton Cup at Brighton and casualties include a Cleveland mill fire causing $100000 loss and two men killed when an embankment collapsed near West Liberty Ohio. Yellow fever rises in Havana with forty eight cases reported.
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Westerly
R. L
William Clark
Newark
N. J
William Clark Thread Company
Watch Hill
Atlantic
Brighton
Heacn
Ethelbert
Imp
Sidney Lucas
Cuyahoga Lumber Company
Cleveland
John Zahm
Havana
West Liberty
Delbert Grimes
Alvin Spellman
Floral parade prize winners named in Waukesha
Mrs Frederick White won first prize in the Waukesha floral parade with Mrs George H Wilbur close behind. Miss Rosenthal is reported as a close entrant after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukesha
Wis
Frederick White
George H. Wilbur
Rosenthal Wen Ree
Scranton
France
Seymour Stewart Dead at Hannibal Drowned
Geo Stewart learned his brother Seymour, about thirty, died by accidental drowning in Hannibal Missouri last Thursday. Seymour, formerly of Algona, was an active Salvation Army worker and son of Amos and his wife with siblings in Algona and Geo in this city. The body was likely buried in Hannibal. routines for funerals include a Johnny Cake sale at Johnson's Bakery tomorrow.
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Geo Stewart
Seymour
Hannibal
Algona
Seymour Stewart
Amos Stewart
Conneticut
Salvation Army
Geo
Colorado Letter. A Stage Coach Ride Through the Rockies
A traveler describes Colorado parks as distinctive and magnificent, a summer refuge for rest and nature communion. The writer recalls trout fishing, hunting, and scenic beauty, praising Bryant and nature’s language, then notes Highland Lake boating hours begin and a Brighton dealer offers 1901 stock with promises of square dealing.
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Colorado
Bryant
Wanted and found notices from a local classifieds page
A Holmes listing offers a good family horse sought by J. C. Adams. Rentals include a seven room house near the square via Mrs. W. N. Hood, and a furnished room near the square at JOURNAL office. Employment posts seek a good girl for general housework at the Benz House 431f, and a hustling young man for a permanent job paying about $60 monthly plus expenses with Clark & Co. at 4th and Locust streets Philadelphia.
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W. N. Hood
Benz House
Clark & Co
4Th and Locust Sts
Phila
Central Iowa excursion tickets offered for various events
Iowa Central markets low rates for excur sion tickets to several gatherings. One fare plus two dollars round trip for Burlington and Saenger fest. one and one third fare for round trip on certificate plan for O G T trainings and Grand Lodge meeting. similar rate for Mississippi Valley Spiritualists Camp Meetings with July and August dates. For tickets and timetables contact Geo S Batty at Marshalltown.
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Iowa Central
Burlington
Iowa
Saenger
Saeneverbuod
Northwest
Humb Jdt
O.G. T
Grand Lodge
O G. T
Clinton
Lowa
Mississippi Valley Spiritualists Association
Geo. S. Batty
Town Central
Marshalltown
Firemen's Race Ends With Hooks Victory Over Gazelles
The Hook and Ladder team won the second firemen's race by two feet in 15 seconds, besting the Gazelles who led early but finished behind. Judges awarded Hooks 10 points to Gazelles 5 amid a lively, friendly crowd and rattling carts as two dozen firefighters towed their equipment toward the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazelles
Free trial offer for Dwight's Complexion Beautifier advertised
A 1900 Washington Iowa item notes a promotional offer by D W Custer Co granting free full size boxes of Dwight's Complexion Beautifier to ladies who mail their addresses and 10c for packing. Other brief notes mention social visits at Ed Benson home and a regular board of supervisors meeting with no adjournment notice yet. mystery teaser from D S Beatty.
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Evening Journal
Dwight
D. W. Custer & Co
Huntington, W. Va
Washington
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
D. S. Beatty
Water Throwing Contest Set For Next Monday Evening
The next event for the fire companies is a water throwing contest scheduled at 7 30 p m on Monday evening.
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J. A. Miller
Stewart
Uail
Phons
Hotel Allen
Frank Rogers
East Side
Warfel
M. Lombardo
North Side Square
National Bank
CWA
Does & General Banking Business
W. KR. Jeffrey
A. Anderson
J.T. Anderson
Washington County
Washington, Iowa
Tate
Jos. Knox
Warrn
BH. Knox
V. P. O. M. Kbck
First National Bank
Wm. Blatt
A. Wallace
Joseph Keck
BH. Keck
L. D. Robinson
Wrang Stewart
J. F F. Henderson
GP Hotel
Allen
R. F. Riley
Smouse’suilding
Viret
F. E Stewart
Great Tock Island
Atlas of China
B.& N. Bulletin
Burlington & Northwestern
Desperado
Cape Prince of Wales
Alderman Linck
Racine, Wis
J. Linck
Springfield
Ill
Linck
Racine
Joliet, T
Henry Stanley
Florence Township
Stanley
Williamstown
Kas
Will
G. A. BR. National Encampment
Clark, the Thread Man
Hannibal Mo
Johnny Cake
Johnson’s Bakery
Rocky Mountains
H. R. Stark
Highland Lake
C. T. Arnold
M. E. Church
J. C. Adams
Iowa Central Bulletin
C. F. Sehneider
Harley
Irwin Gallagher
Ed Benson
Aig
Bowman Bros
L. D. Robinson’s
Kree
L. D. Robin
O. Solbric
Isu
Opera Vous
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Golden
H. E. Curtis
Sumner, Bremer Co
R. V. Pierce
Kemble
Kemble Flow&re Co
Oskaloosa
Cc. E. Dayton
Prop
B. F. Dixon & Co
United States Fidelity and Guarant Company
Keoku Counties
B.f.dixon, Co
Phiadelphia
Paw
Des Moines Valley Division
D. M. Val
Des Moines
Knoxville
Des M
Rock Island
Bl&n. W
B&q
Peoria
Indianapolis
Ind
Cincinnati
Columbus Junction
OATH
Brichton
West and
NOR
Mason City
San
St. Paul
Way Freight
Sun
South
Fai
Fuballtown
C&n Way
Omaha
JN Tiptemort
Acti Gop
Rtiictn
AOR
A.m
AOC
Bai
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