Republican County Convention Notification for Iowa Delegates
Notice from C C Braniey chairing the Republican State Central Committee of Iowa to delegates from the last county convention at DeMars Towa. It confirms convening at LeMars on August 28 1908 to select twelve delegates for the state convention in Des Moines on September 9 1908 and to nominate a judge for the Supreme Court vacancy.
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DeMars
Towa
Republican State Central Committee of
Iowa
LeMars
Supreme Court
Charles A. Bishop
War won by Dr. Okey and future interurban plans
The article notes Dr. Okey winning a war with scores 94 and 90 out of 100. It announces a large shooting tournament planned at Hawarden in September. It discusses the Spirit Lake Sioux City interurban line moving from paper to solid ground, enabling riders to reach the Twin Cities by electric cars. A southwest line near St. Paul and Minneapolis will come within 25 miles of Spirit Lake. Cherokee county leads the state in district court fines with 7400 imposed and 6061 collected, while Woodbury fines total 800. The difference is partly due to Cherokee being a prohibition county and raids on bootleg operations.
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Okey
Hawarden
Spirit Lake
Sioux City
Twin Cities
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Cherokee County
Woodbury
Cherokee
Prohibition County
Investigation strengthens belief Millnerville girl driven to suicide
A court inquiry and local reporting reinforce the belief that a Millnerville girl was driven to take her own life after enduring slanderous allegations. Officials, clinicians, and family members are cited as asserting the motive and impact of defaming statements on the victim.
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Millnerville
Neighborhood News and Local Developments in August
A Modern Woodmen picnic is planned at Bernsford on August 27. A Le Mars daily folded after a month due to lack of patrons. Burglars took $15 and shoes from Beck's in Remsen. Merrill Record marks 16 years, founded by editor W A Julian. Remsen petitions for a new public school building election. Bryan will speak in Mitchell during Corn Palace week. County Surveyor J W Myers injured a finger in barbed wire. Hudson’s fire damaged switchboard. an overturned kerosene lamp started it. Sioux county livestock value rises from 60k to 4.7 million over 30 years. Harvey N Jenson and Miss Julia Peterson wed near Alcester. plan to live in Burlington, Colorado. A stuffed turtle-backed calf exhibits at county fairs. owner rejects $1,000 offer. Milwaukee Railroad imported Hungarian section crew at Vermillion due to labor costs. William H Van Veleon, charged with bigamy, jailed near Valentine. Editor Schaber faces boycotts from merchants after criticizing price rises for butter and eggs. Alton boys, ages 9 to 13, jailed for stealing from Omaha freight car. four plead guilty. Hawarden clay-bird shoot claims South Dakota championship by Dr Okey and Fred Slocum. Susie Cecil of Millnerville dies July 16. post mortem by Des Moines board of health later. Coroner Beely disinterred Cecil’s body near Adaville. letters and anonymous notes accused her of misconduct. Post office authorities pursue obscene letters. Cecil’s death ruled accidental from poisoned mouthwash. Disinterment and investigation undertaken by J W Pike and Briggs family.
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Bernsford
le Mars
Beck
Remsen
Merrill Record
W. A. Julian
William Jennings Bryan
Mitchell
J. W. Myers
Hudson Telephone Exchange
Sioux County
Harvey N. Jenson
Julia Peterson
Lars Peterson
Alcester
Burlington
Colorado
Milwaukee Railroad
Vermillion
William Henry van Veleon
Kingsley
Sand Hills
Valentine
Nebraska
LeMura
Schaber
Hudson
W. F. Bushnell
T. J. Martin
John Burnight
Westfield
Cecil
Idie
F. R. Briggs
Jefferson
Cecils
Briggs
Miss Cecil
Jegfernon
Shane
J. W. Pike
Loss of Accommodation in Presbyopia Explained
Loss of accommodation due to lens hardening from age begins around forty. Symptoms include difficulty reading small print at close range, pain when reading or sewing in dim light, and a drifting near point that ends by age seventy three. Correct glasses restore near vision and eye muscles need careful attention to avoid strain and headaches.
Correcting Crossed Eyes and Muscular Asthenopia in Children
Muscular asthenopia and internal strabismus are discussed with emphasis on testing children's vision and correcting refraction errors. If left untreated excess strain from close work can cause permanent crossing. Properly fitted glasses can straighten eyes and prevent fatigue. Hyperphoria is noted as the most serious defect, linked to nervous strain and illness if not corrected.
Letter-letters link to girl death amid early 1900s 사건
The item discusses a girl’s death blamed on letters and mentions a physician’s statement of innocence for Cecil and a strong suspicion about the letter writer. It also reports Marcus News about rural free delivery enabling farmers to collect money orders up to 100 dollars at their doors, highlighting a new payment feature. An advertisement suggests trying a Want Column ad as a profitable investment.
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Marcus
Pew
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Clark-Villay
Akyon
N. J. Brown
Akron
Lowa
Bradley
Sammis & Bradley Attorneys AT Law
Rm, Farrington
A. Bramands
Farrington Land Co
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L. J. Conger
Baker Building
1St National Bank
Office Phono
Metz
Chas. Johnson
Lins
City Bakery
W. B. Miller
New Kendall Hotel
L. H. Martin
A. DePuc
Firet National Bank
T. F
Ray A. Smith
Alcon
Cc. C. Braniey
Neighborhood News
Aurelia
Alton
Omaha
Dr. Okey
Fred Slocum
South Dakota
Henry M. Reed, JR
Ouiaha OE Ontical Institute
Sueometrist No
Board of Examiners
Dr. Peterson
Ife
Edgington
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