Washingtons Survey Lines Found Approximately True
Government surveyors retrace Washingtons famed Fairfax line from Massanutten to Shenandoah Rockingham boundary as part of land purchases under the Weeks Act. The effort confirms a straight line once drawn by 19 year old George Washington around 1751, with Fairfax stone and old blazes marking the historic path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Lord Thomas Fairfax
Augusta
Frederick Countes
Virginia
Orange County
Lord Fairfax
Pacific Ocean
Rockingham
Shenandosh
Frederick
Hedgman River
Rappahannock
Potomac
Massanutten Mountains
Fairfax Stone
West Virginia
Garret County
Preston County
W. Va
Orange Court House
Shenandoah and
Rockingham County
Fairfax
Western Maryland
North Mountain
Washington
Instru
Middle Mountain
Massanutten Range
Shenandoah
Page County
Shenandoah County
Fairfax Grant
Washington Company
United States National Museum
Lost City
Hardy County
Whitepoat
Clark County
Hearts May Run for Legislature in Black Hawk District
Rumors swirl over a possible Senate race in Black Hawk with H W Grout eyeing the state senate to challenge incumbent Sherman DeWolf. H E Hearst may run for representative, while H O Bernbrook is also mentioned as a candidate. DeWolf has served two terms and may not seek re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Grout
Black Hawk
Charles Hearst
Cedar Falls
Grout
Sherman DeWolf
Hearst
H. O. Bernbrook
Senate
DeWolt
Waterloo
West Liberty Youth Charged With Abduction
Francis Dotson of West Liberty was charged with abduction after being found with Esther Borgstedt of Nichols in Rock Island Illinois. He appeared before Justice Jones, was bound over to the grand jury under a $500 bond, and faces possible transfer to Macentine County jail if bonds cannot be posted. Dotson had driven from Nichols to West Liberty and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Francis Dotson
Rock Island
Ill
Esther Borgstedt
Nichols
Justice of the Peace
Davenport Trip Ends With Rock Island Family Return
Mise Borgstedt accompanies a Davenport journey where the two purchased tickets and vanished until they were found in Rock Island by the girl’s brother. The brother escorted the girl home and no arrest was made of Dotson at that time. Dotson later returned to West Liberty and was not detained until Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Borgstedt
Davenport
Rock Island
Dotson
West Liberty
Beck Purchases Eight Acres Near Tracr at 500 Per Acre
Henry Beck and partners of Winifred South Dakota bought eight acres of the Seelys tract just south of Tracr at five hundred dollars an acre. They plan to erect a new set of buildings on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracr
Henry Becket
Winifred, S. D
Seelys Tract
Home made Pinex cough syrup promises quick relief
An advertisement touts a DIY cough syrup costing about two dollars for a pint. It blends granulated sugar and warm water with Pinex, claiming this mix eases ordinary coughs whooping cough bronchitis and asthma, with a pleasant taste and laxative effect. It pledges satisfaction or money back and urges readers to obtain Pinex from The Pinex Co. in Fort Wayne Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinex Co
Ft Wayne
Ind
British Social World Ties to Former Court Circles
London reports King George and Queen Mary mingling with friends of King Edward at house parties. Notables include Count Mensdorff, Marquis de Severil, Sir Derek Keppel, Leopold de Rothschild, and the Guinness family. Norman Brookes plans Riviera tennis return and All English hopes. Bryce retires from public life but writes, speaks. suffragists seek electors to push women's suffrage. Trades unions raise funds for Dublin strikers and Welsh disaster victims. dukes fund Olympic athletes in Berlin fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George
Mary
Edward
Viscount Iveagh
Elveden
Count Albert] Mensdorff
Marquis de Several
Derek
Lads Keppel
Ernest Cassell
Leopold de Rothschilds
Guinness
Lord Iveagh
Australia
Norman Brookes
James
Parke
Riviera
Brookes
America
Anthony F. Wilding
Ar. Wilding
Bryce
Dames Kyce
Washington
Mr. Tryce
Hindbag
Forest Row
Sussex
Ife
Edward Fry
Court of Appeal
England
The
Hague
Lord Lytton
Pethick Lawrence
Duke of Westminster
Herlin
Dublin
Dublin and
Welah
Trades Unioniats
Citizen
Real Estate Transfers in Waterloo and Cedar Falls
Real estate transfers list various transactions including Galloway Investment Co to Kam Tokman in Waterloo, 1 Mart J. Van Tiburg to Cedar Falls city with mausoleum tombs, and United States to David L. Wilson with a land lot in Waterloo. Other entries show N. Cawhishaw to FL Gallup for part of lot 1 block 6 East Park Place, Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galloway Investment Co
Kam Tokman
Galloway
Waterloo
Mart J. van Tiburg
Rity
Cedar Falls
Greenwood Mausoleum
Cedar Malls
United States
David L. Wilson
Jand
N. Cawhishaw
Gallup
East Park Place
Baker Electric Car Proves Suitability for Country Roads
A. Sylvester of 705 Pranklin atreat demonstrated a Baker four passenger electric coupe can handle rough country roads. He made five trips to Independence and one to Waverly without mishap, proving the car performs as well off paved streets as a heavy touring car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Sylvester
Pranklin Atreat
Independence
Waverly
Mr. Slyvester
Cause of Insomnia Aids Sleep With Stomach Disorder Pills
The ad claims insomnia stems from stomach disorders and constipation. Chamberlain's Tablets are said to correct these issues and help sleep. Sold by all cheaters.
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Bernbrook
Birmingham
Ala
F. L. Willis
Foley
George V
Breth
Ren
Baker Electricar
Baker’s Cocoa
Walter Baker & Co. Ltd
Dorchester, Mass
Bible Institute
Federal Hall Commercial St
Wem Park Ave
Navy
FLINT
Hotel Radisson
Minneapolis
Kurtt & Voeker Coal CO
W. Mullan Ave
Hileman & Gindy Oisoge
East Fourth Street
Underwood
Underwood Typewriter Company, Incorporated
Marsh-Place
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