Confederate Ironclad Arkansas Fights Through Federal Fleet
Forty feet of iron and firepower, the Arkansas sailed near Vicksburg on July 12, 1862, joining a bombardment by ten guns and a crew of 160. It broke through nine Union warships, with two shells piercing armor, a shell igniting cotton, and a decisive stand before a final blow after a protracted chase. The Arkansas, under Captain Isaac N. Brown, finally sacrificed itself as Union forces pursued.
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John H. Morgan
Kentucky
Geo. L. Kilmer
Yarzor River
Ronl
Isaac N. Brown
Brown
United States Navy
Feders
Benton
Louisville
Cincinnati
Rai
Hartford
Troquels
Richimord
Sumter
Oneida
Scioto
Wissahickon
Winona
Rasex
Lancaster
Carondelet
Tyler
Queen of the West
Arkaness
Wyler
Pedora
Jronclads
Arkansas Ram and Morgan Raid Chronicle Collide
The narrative details the ram Arkansas engaging three Federal ships near Vicksburg on July 14 and subsequent chase down the Mississippi. It also covers General Morgan’s Kentucky raid reaching Cynthiana and Lexington, including telegraph deception by Ellsworth and the rail-destroying moves toward Frankfort.
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Morgan
Kentucky
Louisville
Ohio
Cincinnati
Lexington
Lebanon
Lebavnon
Prankfort
Elaworth
Uusworth
Frankfort
Lasington
Cyothinna
In Memoriam for We Sart Sisters Booe and Bowman
A memorial note laments the deaths of six members in ten months and bids the We Sart sisters to renew temperance efforts. It honors Vera Samson Mrs Bowman and Mrs Gibson among others and recalls their quiet service and faith. It urges resolve to combat the liquor trade and notes new members joining as others depart.
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Vera
Christ
Mrs Asher Sells Millinery Store to Miss Selma Wicklard
Mrs. W. H. Asher has sold her millinery shop on the west side of the square to Miss Selma Wicklard of Guthrie Center Iowa. Wicklard has trimmed for Mrs. Asher for two seasons and is regarded as a capable milliner. Health reasons prompt Mrs. Asher to rest and leave Washington. The Asher family will not relocate immediately and plan to store household goods locally while deciding. Mrs. Seher and daughter Lucile will spend the summer with friends at Panora Iowa and near the lakes.
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Selma Vieckland
Guthrie Center
Iowa
Wicklard
Mrs. Asher
Seher
Lucile
Panora
Lakes
The Weather Again
A humorous verse on weather and mood. The speaker recalls past reactions to seasonal changes and concludes that weather is a state of mind. He embraces a calm philosophy, vowing not to let climate upset him and to greet each day with laughter.
Skull Found Near Riverside in Iowa City Area
A human skull was found in the Iowa River four miles east of Riverside by KE Rubicek and George and Wesley Prehoda. Dr BE Clapp of Iowa City examined the skull and deemed it that of a grown man, possibly Bohne Kozderka who vanished years ago after a dare swim.
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Towa River
Riverside
KE. G. Rubicek
George
Wesley Prehoda
BE. F. Clapp
Iowa City
Bohne Kozderka
Lowa City
Wyoming to Undergo Trials in Rockland Maine
The Wyoming state ship of the Arkansas will undergo trials in Rockland on July 18. Builders predict she will be better than the Arkansas, which surpassed expectations in trials a month ago. The Wyoming was built in Philadelphia and, with the Arkansas, aims to be the world’s largest and fastest battleship.
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Rockland
Wyoming
Arkansas
Philadelphia
Wile Watch Women Register In San Francisco
San Francisco begins district registration for the September election drawing attention to the women who will register during the two week period. Women will be carefully watched and party observers will ensure only eligible voters register. City women have spent the past month educating others on registration and voting laws.
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San Francisco
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Memoriam
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Linery Store
Parm
DR. Clapp
Towa City
Wile Watch Women Register
Washington Journal
Webster's Dictionary
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