Republican County Convention Calls Delegates in 1908
Republicans of Plymouth county will meet in convention on Saturday June 27 at 7 p m at the court house in La Mars to select eleven delegates for the state convention in Des Moines July 1 1908 and eleven delegates for the Forty Sixth District senatorial convention plus electing a county chairman. The basis for representation is one delegate at large per precinct and one per twenty five votes cast for W B Martin in November 1903. Delegates apportioned to each precinct include Garfold Amorles Elkhorn Washington Lincoln Johnson Hungerford Westfield Perry Meadow Hancock Predown Pirat ward Second ward Third ward and LaMare ward.
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Plymouth County
Court House
la Mars
Des Moines
Forty Sixth
W. B. Martin
Yuns
Agi
del Garfold
Amorles
Elkhorn
Washington
Lincoln
Johnson
Hungerford
Baer County Chairnati
Involved Politicians and a Kansas Governor’s Marriage Scoop
The republican conventions in Dick inson and Ida counties oppose the Iowa Idea and Roosevelt Cummins administrations. Newspapers have tried to pair Governor Bailey of Kansas with a widow, Mrs Ide B Weed, but the governor acted personally and wed her, securing an exclusive scoop against rivals.
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Dickinson
Ida Counties
Iowa
Roosevelt
Govenor Cummins
Govenor Bailey
Kansas
Govenor
Ide B. Weed
Roosevelt Gains Lead as 16 States Pledge Votes
The St Paul Pioneer Press notes sixteen states have pledged or are near certain to back Roosevelt, accounting for 496 convention votes. That total exceeds the minimum needed to nominate, presenting a formidable early advantage for the Roosevelt supporters.
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St. Paul Pioneer
Roosevelt
Ohio
Crop Bulletin Week Ending June 8 1903 Des Moines IA
Des Moines Iowa reports a marked improvement in the first week of June with resumed field work across many counties The weather over the last three days is expected to restore seasonable temperatures sunshine and rain to needed levels Damages from floods and excessive rains are noted but not as severe as feared Oats are becoming rank with wheat barley and clovers improving Apples and berries show promise
Pioneer editor cured by Chamberlain remedy after trip to Oklahoma
In 1889 sentinels recount a Oklahoma settler editor who endured severe diarrhea from travel and heat. After a neighbor offered a small bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, a large dose eased agony and within an hour he slept soundly for a fortnight, ending in a complete recovery. The note promotes the remedy and advertises Wintersteen's Berry Sets and sauce dishes.
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Sentinel
Gabo
Mont
Oklahoma
Fortune
Chamberlain
BE. F. Cobb
Cobb
Mammoth Cave Chronicle of a Legendary Underground World
A historical account describes Mammoth Cave in Kentucky as a world renowned wonder. It recounts a 800-year hunter pursuit, cave guides’ training, and the safety record with rare deaths including a honeymoon death, highlighting the cave’s enduring fame and the guide system that escorts visitors year round.
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Intehinson
Fearon River
Edmonton County
Kentucky
Ia Mar
Guldes
Witment
Taxation of Animals in European Cities Sparks Debate
An 18th or 19th century style discussion notes dogs cows and even birds taxed in European cities. Elites advocate high levies while citing need to fund care for the poor. Text mentions rates around 70 centimes per year for doors and windows, with animals used for hauling and delivery.
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Cain
Doge
Ertin
Hargea
Etr
Steamship Wireless Telegraphy on Cunard Ships
The Marconi Telegraph Company charges a uniform rate of 12 cents a word for telegraphs from Cunard steamships to Marconi stations or passing ships. As an example, 2,000 words are sent from 4 ships on a single passage, with a nearly equal number received.
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Marconi Telegraph Company
Marconi
Ingenious Model Tracks Saes Canal Vessels at Port Bald
A model placed in Port Bald office shows the exact position of all ships through Saes Canal. The canal is controlled from headquarters by telegraph signals, with each vessel marked on the model. It allows orderly passing of ships and avoids collisions.
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Saes Canal
Suey Canal
Port Bald
Hole Canal
Excursion and Special Rates for Midsummer Events
Railroad and lodge notices list excursion rates for multiple events including Midsummer Festival Sioux Falls and Spirit Lake. Tickets sold June 20 to July 9 with return by July 6 at one and one third fare for round trips, and additional dates for Atlanta Georgia Baltimore Maryland and Sioux City stops.
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Sioux
City
Falls
Atlanta
Georgia
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Baltimore
Maryland
Sioux City
Spirit Lake
Arnold's Park
Gakes Okoboji
Depat Agant
Akron
Iowa
Notice of Nonresponsibility by Walter G Sears
Walter G Sears of Akron Iowa declares he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife or any of his family. Dated Akron Iowa June 1 1905.
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Akron
Iowa
For Sale Bakery Lunch Counter and Ice Cream Parlor
For sale a bakery lunch counter and ice cream parlor with tobacco cigars and canned goods stock. Will consider payment by a heavy team of young mares. Contact H. W. Haron Akron.
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W. Haron
Akron
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Akron and Chateworth
W. T. Kidd
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E.‘Hampton’s
Jark-Illey
H. H.cilley
Offee
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Pields
E. K. Duncan, M.D
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Patdire
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Argent,ttorney- at-Law
OX Copy
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Fullerton
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Akton
Westfield
Treasury
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Inland Commission Co
Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
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Bradley's
Monpay
Trespay
Dick Luschen’s
Wennespay
Henry Hull
Presouth County
Henry Huls
Simeon
Kennedy
Register - Tribune
Round & Smith Bros., Publishers
Ows
Republican County Convention
Wintersteen
Mammoth Cave
Mullen Bros
Loline Plow
Goodenough
Roote
Alcor
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Queen “City
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Owensboro
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McCorkell
B.f.wiintersteen
Farmers Loan & Trust ‘Company
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Anu Poutay
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