New Year Greetings From Elsie McCobb in Colorado
Elsie MccCobb of Keeley Colorado writes from Greeley describing Christmas away from home, visits to Loveland and Denver area, rapid town growth, new churches and a sugar beet factory. She praises Greeley’s beauty, schools, and business district, mentions local residents and Washington connections, and notes plans to visit again next summer.
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Elsie MccCobb
Keeley
Colo
West
Washington
Greeley
Colorado
Jan
Loveland
Bina Porter
Aipsworth
Porter
Berthoud
H. KR. Smith
Grace (Hamil) Bogle
Washington County
Mahaffey
James Dawson
A. Ferguson
Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Church
McMichael
Monmouth College
Eva
State Normal
M. E
Methodist
Congregational
Presbyterian
Baptist
United Presbyterian
Covenanters
Evans
Petty
U. P
General Assembly
Phelps
Greeley Tribune
Greeley Sun
The
Republican
T. ‘I. Wilson
Sun
Journal
Margaret Davidson
Weld Abstract Company
Bailey
Lena
State Normal School
Orr
Emily Love
Alnsworth
Ed Crawford
David Crawford
James Martin
Jotn Crawford
Wm. Wylie
Sterling
Kansas
Clarence Nellis
Prof. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Schoolhouse social rounds up town with rides and oysters
Social news from Heights school and Centennial building covers bob rides for Miss Mary Young class, a G. T. club evening with oysters at Harvey Warfel, and a visiting Fairfield basketball team reception at Washington High. Fraternal Aid installs officers, box supper at Glendale school raises funds, and local houses host dances and games.
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Mary Feitus
Centennial Building
Fairtied
Washington High School Athletic Association
Frappe
Harvey & Warfel’s
Fairfield
Glendale
Mae Bain
MAY LIVE 100 YEARS
Mrs. Jennie Duncan of Haynesville Me aged 70 claims Electric Bitters cured her chronic dyspepsia of twenty years and left her feeling strong as a young girl The remedy cures stomach and liver diseases blood disorders general debility and bodily weakness Sold with guarantee at J H Stewarts drug store price 50 cents
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Jennie Duncan
Haynesville
J. H. Stewart's
WEEKEND EXCURSIONS ON IOWA CENTRAL RAILWAY
The Iowa Central Railway announces weekend travel specials effective until March 31. Half rates apply after noon Saturdays for destinations within 150 miles with return by Monday morning. other fare structures include one fare plus 2.00 for 75 to 150 miles and above 160 miles at five day limits. Details from local Iowa Central agents.
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Iowa Central Railway
Iowa Central
Mrs Minor Morris Improves After White House Episode
In Washington on January 1, Mrs Minor Morris, principal in the recent White House episode, is much improved and can answer inquiries about her health by telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mere
Minor Morris Detter
Washington
Jan
Minor Morris
White House
Milwaukee Postmaster Appointed Amid Dismissal Doubts
Washington reports the president appointed David C. Owen postmaster of Milwaukee. A conflicting note suggests he may face dismissal. Annapolis notes Shipman Worth W. Foster of New Albany and Petterson Bo Marzoni of Pensacola reportedly found guilty of living and sentenced to dismissal.
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Milwaukee
Washington
David C. Owen
Annapolis
Min
Midshipman
Worth W. Foster
New Albans
Ind
Petterson Bo Marzoni
Pensacola
Fla
Nahiliy
Luving
Missing Man Claimed Alive Despite Disappearance
Professor Poo S. Barger of Henrickson Missouri says he has evidence refuting the theory that Clyde M. Showalter a wealthy Wabash County farmer who vanished October 20 is dead. He asserts he can locate the missing man.
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Carmi
Clyde M. Showalter
Werlthy
Wabash
Po O S. Barger
Henrickson
Wife Glad He’s Dead After Tragic Train Death
Mrs. John Walgren of New Windsor told Coroner Eckhart by telephone that her husband is dead and that the death saves her the expense of divorce. The man, identified as Walgren, stepped in front of an approaching train in Moline and was killed. the body was recovered and burial plans are to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock
Dan
John Walgren
New Windsor
Eckhart
Moline
Walgren
Bigelow to Testify Before Interoceanic Committee
Poultey Bigelow informs Washington that he will appear before the interoceanic canal committee next Thursday morning to testify about canal conditions.
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Bigelow
Washington
Richthofen Shows Small Improvement After Stroke
Baron von Richthofen the German foreign secretary is slightly better after a paralytic stroke. Other brief notes include deaths and illnesses: Ben Downing once a mail carrier in Alaska dies in San Francisco from blood poisoning after feet frostbite. Mrs. Robert J. Burdette ill in Pasadena. Cassie Cladwick jailed in Columbus for her crimes. Feb 15 set for a house committee hearing on woman suffrage and campaign finance publicity. Ernest Dozios dies in Brooklyn after choking on meat.
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Ben Downing
Alaska
San Francisco
Robert J. Burdette
Pasadena
Cal
Cassie Cladwick
Ohio
Columbus
House Committee On Judiciary
Ernest Dozios
Brooklyn
Trailer for Fox Hounds Hits Nashville Roads
Professor J F Craughon designs a car trailer to haul twenty fox hounds with an upper deck and tents. He travels fifteen to twenty miles to hunt Reynard then returns by car after the chase, using the trailer to keep dogs ready and fresh for the pursuit.
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Nashville
Tenn
J. F. Craughon
Wily Reynard
Motor Age
Use of Goldfinches boosts weed control by a bird leaflet
A National Audubon leaflets series introduces the goldfinch with a colored plate. It highlights the seed eating bird’s role in eradicating thistle weeds along roadsides and its diet shift to insect prey during breeding, encouraging farmer support. The note appears in the New York Post citing London Tit-Bits.
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National Association of Audubon Societies
New York Post
Prices Spark Outcry Over Child Bedding Costs
The speaker rails against high bedding prices saying five or six dollars for horse blankets is excessive and that some sellers push 4.50 for wool blankets for children. The tone urges men to recognize a shared grievance and act.
Local shoppers and arrivals noted in Davenport
Buster Brown mentioned with Olive Deue described as slightly better. Johnson's bakery praised for Sunday goods. Mrs Willey, a Cotter shopper, was in town between trains. Isaac Klein returned to Davenport after a brief city business visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Deue
Johnson’s Bakery
Willey
Cotter
Isaac Klein
Davenport
City
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Elsie McCobb
New
Duke Babcock
the Heights School
Mary Young
G. T. Club
Edith
Shanafeilt
George Clapper
Llarvey & Warfel
Fraternal Aid Association
A. O. U. W. Hall
George Schneider
Wm. Long
W. H. Minick
Wm.loss
Elwell
Ed Grayson
G. P. Dolan
Mrs. White
Reading Circle
W. A. Vinton
Messrs
Mmes
Jake Lobhrer
C. Hoxworth
Tom Moothart
A. Ek. Wilbur
Earnie Garrett
Dodd
Lon Moothart
Sai Hout
Lorien Neal
Andy Simpson
Baron von Richthofen
Reynard
Audubon Society
London
Buster Brown
Joe Reiner
Bertha
Watkins
Alta Maria
R. P. Bradford
Gertrude Todd
Muscatine
German Oil and Chemical Co
Chicago
Melba Orange Flower &Kin
Fey Ars Ud
L, Black
Iowa
KDO
J.C. Smiths
Cash Grocery
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