Spirit Lake region praised for lands and lakes exploration
Correspondent visits Spirit Lake and Lake Okoboji in Dickinson county and lauds fertile farms, growing towns, mills, and prospects. He notes republican vigor, skepticism toward negro colonization, and calls for a new hotel and skilled trades in the area.
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Emmett County
Spirit Lake
Okoboji
Dickinson County
Spirit and Okoboji Lakes
L. Coughton
Heffbott
Jasteb Palmer
A. D. Arthur
A. Kingman
O. C. Howe
4Th Judicial District
Erie County
N. Y
Des Moines
Sean Dr. Prescott
Ren. M. Samuels
Passon
Northwest
Shenendoah
Ben
Sey
Pioneering Ben M Samuels Seeks Horse Grooming Ventures
The letter speaks of returning from twelve days on the prairie to catch up on current events and political debates. It references J B Dorr and George Gillaspie's controversial issue, hinting at Democratic discussions and local personalities.
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Ben. M Samuels
J. B. Dorr
George Gillaspie
Adios
Travelogue of Yosemite Valley Tour and July 4 Celebrations
A San Francisco letter-writer recounts a two week Yosemite excursion with details of camping on Sierra Nevada slopes, Big Tree Grove sights, and abundant flora. He describes Fourth of July events with a Califor nia theme including a notable procession, police order, and a Solomon's Temple exhibit. He also notes the Overland Mail route notes from the South ern track, including travel times, costs, and improvements.
Week of Trade and Prices in Agricultural Commodities
The week showed buoyant Wheat with old Spring up 4 to 6c and New Winter in demand for milling and export. Corn advanced 6 to 7c, Oats 1c, Rye 7c, Barley inactive, and Highwines firm at 23 to 24c. Hides slipped Ic, Wool steady, Potatoes scarce at around 6 to 9 per barrel.
Valley of the Turkey River lands praised for timber and soil riches
The article extols the Turkey River valley spanning Auburn to Eldorado and Clermont noting superb timber including walnut and oak, rich soil unmatched in Northern Iowa, and prolific crops. It predicts railroad-driven growth with water power across towns, rail travel every ten minutes, and mentions trilobites found in Elgin Fayette County.
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Auburn
Eldorado
Clermont
Elgin
Elkader
Turkey River
Turkey
Iowa
Nabobs
Clayton
Fayette
Dubuque
Turkey Valley Railroad
Fayette County
Winneshiek
Adam
Europe
Americas
Cape of Good Hope
Elkport and Clarke County Notes in Iowa Territory
Elkport on the Turkey river near the Volga mouth features Frederick Archy as mill and hotel owner with William Borton as the other innkeeper. Local commerce includes S J Soyster and William Tiede as merchants, plus shops, a brewery, school, and Lutheran church. Elkport layou t six years ago with 200 residents and potential water power. Osceola Weekly Courier debuts a Republican paper. Muscatine Journal reports Haldeman sowing 500 acres of wheat expected to yield about 10 000 bushels at a dollar a bushel and notes a strong harvest ahead despite earlier complaints.
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Crarros Courr
Eliport
Elkport
Turkey
Volga
Frederick Archy
William Borton
Elk Creek
Isaac Otis
Clarke Couerr
Osceola
Pike & Oldham
Clarke County
Muscatine County
Muscatine Journal
Haldeman
Wopsinonoc
Pike's Peak
the Journal
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Simos
California
The
Dubuque Times
San Francisco, Cat
Eurvass
Times
Yohamite
Walker's River
Sierras
Sierra Nevadas
Nocaing
Lelgian Place
MO. C. Holbrook
San Francisco, Cal
Society of California Pioneers
Dashaways
Cragg
San Francisco
Solomon's Temple
Solomon’s Temple
Overland Mail
St. Louis
Bishop Prince
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Sftesa
Ocean Mail
Memphis
Guadalupe Mountain
el Passo
Horsehead
Picos
Rio Grande
Fort Davis
Camanche
Fort Smith
Caliornia
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
Southern
Burrrkritty & Co
Daily Mail
Horace Grierex
Falr Lake
J.C. Ho
Ire Threby
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