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Tag Archives: Golden Illinois
History of the Old Windmill by Evelyn Cassens
Golden New Era Golden, Illinois Thursday, December 12, 1929 HISTORY OF THE OLD WINDMILL Evelyn Cassens A Dutch windmill, fifty-seven years old, the only one of its kind is located in this town, the only one in this section … Continue reading
Windmill is of Interest…a 1929 letter to the editor
Golden New Era Golden, Illinois Thursday, December 5, 1929 Windmill is of Interest Mr. Graham of Galesburg Writes Letter Galesburg, Ill. November 23, 1929 Editor of Golden New Era: Of late there has been a great deal said … Continue reading
Little Known Facts Concerning Lincoln…in 1934
Golden New Era Golden, Illinois Thursday, February 8, 1934 Little Known Facts Concerning Lincoln…in 1934 (Gleaned from here and there—by J. F. Hunziker—) In Lincoln City, Indiana one will find a simple little granite stone in Nancy Hanks Park … Continue reading
Shook Hands with Lincoln
Golden New Era Golden, Illinois Thursday, March 1, 1928 Shook Hands with Lincoln It is given to few people, perhaps, to play as continuous and important a part in the history of a village as that enacted by our … Continue reading
1929 Western Journey, part 5 (final)
Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Franzen—quite the venturesome and curious 80ish couple. Spur-of-the-moment train journey from Illinois to California in 1929…month-long tourist attractions throughout southern California…endless east coast family and friends get-togethers…recounting 12 years prior Royal Gorge experiences in today’s edition…, … Continue reading
Posted in Family History, Genealogy, Travel
Tagged Adams Nebraska, DRGW, Golden Illinois, Golden New Era, H H Franzen, Royal Gorge, Salt Lake City Utah, Tholen, western journey, Wilken
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1929 Western Journey, part 4
In today’s 1929 Western Journey account, the Franzen’s continue to meet-n-greet California friends and relatives. However, by Mr. Franzen’s tone in his first paragraph, I’d say he and his wife were exhausted and ready to head East. Could they have … Continue reading
1929 Western Journey, part 3
In today’s 1929 Western Journey, you’ll learn about an interesting woman. It seemed the Franzen’s were captivated by Christian Evangelist, Aimee McPherson’s stage presence and exuberance. While certainly in an entirely different setting and situation, the mysterious woman we encountered … Continue reading
1929 Western Journey, part 2
Continue reading and re-living a 1929 across country journey with H. H. Franzen and his wife in part two of Western Journey. Read Western Journey, part 1 if you’ve not done so for greater understanding. Similarly, as Mr. Franzen compared … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Family History, Genealogy, Travel
Tagged California trip, Golden Illinois, Golden New Era, H H Franzen, Long Beach California, western journey
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1929 Western Journey, part 1
If anyone knows anything remotely about my husband and me, or has faintly been interested in this blog, they will understand this adventuresome couple loves to travel, hike, and camp. So this Golden New Era across country train excursion publication … Continue reading
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