New Rail Link Sparks Western Integration Plans
A noted Des Moines Register piece outlines a possible rail corridor from New York City to Havana with ferries across water gaps, enabling sleepers from St Johns to San Diego. It highlights vast U S railroad expansion, compares global mileage, and notes Iowa Illinois and Persia standouts in track density.
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Des Moines Register
New Rk City
Canada
Cuba
Key Weat
Havana
New York
St. Johns
Brunswick
San Diego
Cal
America
Canal
Mars
United
Asia
Ina
Persia
China
United States
Tina
Europe
Iowa
Davenport
Iowa City
Moines
Illinois
Africa
Earth
New York Company Seeks Receiver Over 1888 Bonds
Under a federal charter the New York firm seeks a receiver amid claims the railroad defaulted on a 26 million dollar second mortgage issue dated 1888, with interest due since 1907.
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New York Company
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Widow Margaret Drummond Prindle dies at Hazleton
Mrs. HE R Prindle born near Monona Iowa June 23 1863 died at home in Hazleton Feb 6 She married Edwin R Prindle December 81 1870 one son Charles Winfred. She active in community service member of O and S Rebakahs M E church and treasurer of the W R C. Funeral held at M church. Other notes include health updates on Louis Nibeck Anton Gregier Mrs Strube Mrs Thomas Hazlewood and local school news.
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Hazleton
HE. R. Prindle
Margaret Drummond
Monona
Clayton County
Iowa
McGregor
Edwin R. Prindle
Charles Winfred
Gladden
Anton Gregier
Strube
Independence
John Clark
Thomas Hazlewood
St. Paul
Fred Ross
John Young
Harry Swartzell
Iowa State Bank
Albin Holmstrom
Zeta Alpha
de. J. G. Garard
Chicago
John Nibeck
Minnie Worman
M. Nees
Waukon
Local Notes From Tripoli and Surrounding Areas
Tripoli reports residents visiting family and attending events. Fred Krueger of Zumbrota Minnesota returned home after a visit with his mother and brothers. Various residents attended courses, visits, and weddings in Iowa and Minnesota. A newborn son was recorded for Erwin and spouses, and multiple family travels and funerals are noted. London's export data are compared month to month with the United States.
D. D. D. Prescription for Eczema Relief
Local ad promotes D. D. D. Prescription for eczema relief promising itch cooling and night rest. Claims testimonials from neighbors prove effectiveness and urges readers to try it today.
Winthrop News Highlights and Local Visits
W B Miller and wife returned from Rochester Minnesota after health consultation for Mrs Miller. Mrs Lois Anton starts work as trimmer in Cedar Rapids. Mrs John Thompson of Center Junction visits for brother Gordon Guthrie’s illness. John Bateman returns to Central City after clearing Bell poultry house. Henry Eddy travels to Davenport to see son Lawrence, national Boy Scout organizer. Obituary note: Mrs R A LeMasters dies in Charleston West Virginia. High school basketball loss 25 37 to Manchester. Albert Copeland of Milltown Wisconsin visits brothers Charley Will Phenor. H C G Unbehau and wife visiting J F B Have home in Dubuque. George Guthrie of Portland Oregon here for father Gordon Guthrie’s illness. Horn family welcomes daughter born February 14 to Mr and Mrs Clarence Dixon. Frances Burr of Minneapolis visiting sister Mrs Will McFarland. Mrs W S Holland of Bryant South Dakota visiting Rev Clyde Holland.
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R. A. LeMasters
Charleston
W. Va
LeMasters
Manchester
Albert Copeland
Milltown
Charley
Will
Phenor
H. CG
Unbehau
J. FB
Dubuque
George Guthrie
Portland
Oro
Gordon Guthriel Horn
Clarence Dixon
Frances Burr
Minneapolis
Will McFarland
W. S. Holland
Bryant
Clyde Holland
Local marriages and business moves in Nashua area
A. G. Doss buys a grocery store at Town Talls and takes possession March 1 after two years in Nashua. Hen rietta Jackson wed Kurt H. Kelme at the bride’s parents home with Rev. Paul Aldrich officiating. Alicia Jackson and Ralph Strauser wed at the bride’s parents’ home. Lela Bucknell, longtime rural teacher near Nashua, marries Ward Carter at Charles City this past Saturday.
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Nashua
A. G. Doss
Town Talls
Amos Jackson
Kare
Henrietta
Kurt H. Kelme
Paul Aldrich
Alicia Jackson
Ralph Strauser
Horton
Mr. Drum
W. R. Jackson
Lela Bucknell
Ward Carter
Charles City
Pre nuptial shower and local notices in Bristow
A Bristow report notes a Friday afternoon preluding shower for Miss Floasia Over turf at Mr and Mrs Ed Jacksons. Measles sweep in area with Emmett Hutchinson recovering from smallpox. Schools closed for a week to curb illness. A wedding in Clarion at the bride’s parents home unites Mildred Jones and Lyle Thomas. Carrie Stewart hosts a birthday surprise party.
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Bristow
Jack Son
Emmett Hutchinson
Eimer Jones
Mildred
Lyle Thomas
Carrie Stewart
Pretty wedding joins Overturf family farm circle
A home wedding was held Tuesday Feb 15 at the home of Mr and Mrs Alpha Overturf when their daughter Miss Flossie Fay married Mr Albert Wendt. The couple will reside on a farm owned by the bride's father.
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AL. Sidmore
Waverly
F. A. Gough
Alpha Overturf
Mise Flossie Fay
Albert Wendt
John Piper
Ruree
al Mathews
A. Khernchan
Earl
Doston
Mass
J. J. Gough
Floyd Floyd News Brief Highlights Local Visits and Accidents
Mr and Mrs Roy Waw of Nelson Nebraska visit Mr and Mrs Theo Zillm. J J Scofield cuts three fingers while sawing at Morris Pus-56 farm. Martha Fullerton travels to Osage for uncles death. A S Griffith recovering at daughter Gua Wodtke’s in Charles City. Hew Johnson travels to Rochester. his father undergoes surgery there.
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Floyd
Roy
Waw
Nelson
Neb
Theo. Zillm
Mr. Faw
Zillm
Ray Scofield
N. Barney
J. J. Scofield
Morris
Osage
Quynnowlton
Griffith
Gua Wodtke
Cherles City
Hew Johnson
Rochester
Local Briefs From Raymond and Nearby Areas
Raymond notes Mr and Mrs William Heinen and William Wagner return from a Texas visit. J Brennan of Wauneau Wisconsin visited with sisters Mrs Ed Carroll and Mrs John Kelley. Mrs Carroll leaves for Wisconsin and Minnesota for an extended visit. Mr William Britzman of St Paul visits at the Charles Britzman home.
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Raymond
Wm. Heinen
Wm. Wagner
Texas
J. Brennan
Waueau
Wis
Ed Carroll
John Kelley
D. Carroll
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Wm. Britzman
St. Paul
Charles’ Briteman
Calcium salts touted as health aid in tuberculosis ad
The Journal of the American Medical Association notes instances of vitality gains from calcium in tuberculosis treatment. Bokyoan’s Alteration is claimed to be easily assimilated and capable of helping energy, with no opiates or habit forming drugs, and is advertised by Eckman Laboratory of Philadelphia.
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Journal of the American Medical Association
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Mothers
Letters from New Orleans and Philadelphia praise Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relief from irreg ularity backache dizziness and fatigue in daughters and mothers. Readers report improved appetite energy and work capacity and invite others to write for advice to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medical Company in Lynn Massachusetts.
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New Orleans
Lydia E. Winkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Mia. A. Estrada
N. Galvez Street
Philadelphia
Lydia
E. Pinkham
Penny
Race Street
Worner
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia TP
Pinkham Med, Co
Lynn
Masa
Community Event Sends Poltus Wishes Home
Members and friends of the Methodist Add society visit Mrs. George Poltus at her northeast town home for a pleasant surprise with seal necklace and lap robes. The February Butler County court term starts next Monday February 24 with Judge Edwards of Parkerburg presiding. The Rodeon lecture course announces an upcoming talk by Greevie Jones and plans for next season. J W Thompson, former Butler County clerk of courts now in Waterloo, was in Alligan on business. W M Hunter brings his son George into partnership forming the Hunter Lambert company.
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Methodist Add Society
George Poltus
Seal Niled Bnaleats
Larpeh
Dallas Cowing
Mra
Butler County
Dudgent
Greevie Jones
J.W. Thompson
Dutler Cowny
Waterloo
Alligan
W. M d
Hunter Wan
George
Hunter Lamber Company
Monologist at Grace Church Promises Evening Program
An ad announces J Wesley Holland as a night monologist at Grace Church with special musical features at 8 o clock. It references Imre and a commentary on sick bills, and invites readers to phone Kaltenach at 447 616 Lifayette Ste to place an order.
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Grace Church
J. Wesley Holland
Kaltenach
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