Postage Policy Buzz and Local Political Shifts in 1901
Round & Smith Bros. publish Akron Iowa weekly. Reports note torn stamps may incur postage charges. Sioux county Republicans unify to hold one county convention at Hawarden on June 23 selecting delegates and county officers. Gamble proposal as Roosevelt running mate garners favorable comment in South Dakota. Postmaster Payne contends with fraud complaints and mounting mail. Ashton grove near Onawa, Iowa, a historic stage-road landmark, is slated for removal after 100 years. Ex-Governor Shaw praised for treasury savings and bond refinancing. Pensacola Florida hosts a new town Burro, promoting a White Man's Empire with exclusion of Negroes.
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Sioux County
Hawarden
Council Bluffs
Towa
Onawa
Iowa
Sioux City
Pensacola
Florida
Wood
Big midsummer carnivals clash in Sioux City and Sioux Falls
Sioux City and Sioux Falls plan competing midsummer carnivals from June 29 to July 4. The piece satirizes rural residents being drawn to large entertainments and warns readers to prepare for higher costs and potential regrets after attending these annual city events. The article lists South Dakota's wealthiest men, noting fortunes built on cattle and real estate, led by Harris Franklin of Deadwood at about $3,000,000.
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Sioux City
Sioux Fall
Euch City
Vermillion Republican
South Dakota
Harris
Pranklin
Deadwood
Plymouth county convention set for June with nine delegates
The Plymouth county democratic convention was called by Chairman J.T. Keenan to meet in LeMars on Saturday June 13 to elect nine delegates to the state convention in Des Moines on June 24. Also chosen will be a county central committee and county chairman. West end townships receive specific representation: Portland 5 Preston 8 Johnson 3 Westfield 2 Sioux 2. A special excursion to Chamberlain South Dakota departs Akron May 31 with a program including a baseball game, Indian Village costumes, and a band concert. Round trip fare is 2.00 with 10 cents pontoon-bridge tolls for excursion ticket holders.
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J.T. Keenan
Plymouth County
LeMars
Des Moines
Iowa
West End
Portland
Preston
Johnson
Westfield
Sioux
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Akron
Chamberlain
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ra Y
Excursion to Lakes Okoboji and Spirit Lake
A Sunday excursion via the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul line offers balloon ascension and parachute descent by Madam Loretta of Rockford. Algona plays Sioux City at 2:30 p.m. with free general admission. five steamers will shuttle excursionists around the lakes from Milwaukee Beach. Special train departs Akron at 6:32 a.m. and returns Arnold's Park by 6:46 p.m. Round trip from Akron is 2.00 with tickets via the railway.
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Okoboji
Spirit Lake
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ray
Madam Loretta
Rockford
Algona
Sioux City
Milwaukee Beach
Akron
Arnold’s Park
Tech
Chicago, Milwau, Kee & St. Paul
R’y
Reliable Cholera Remedy Promoted for Household Use
An advertisement extols Chambérlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted lifesaver, claiming it has saved many lives and eased suffering during outbreaks. It urges households to keep the medicine on hand and notes Cobb as the seller.
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Cobb
Three New Piano Pieces by Lyon & Healy Makers
Lyon and Healy Introduce three piano compositions. Herbert L. Clarke offers Idle Fantasie a waltz. Antics of the Ants by Scouton and Barnard a lively two step. W G Yule contributes A Dream of the Ballet. Pieces available at local music dealers or by post paid on receipt of price.
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Lyon & Healy
Chicago
Herbert L. Clarke
W. H. Scouton
Geo. D. Barnard
W. G. Yule
Crop Bulletin Week Ending May 25 1908 Des Moines Iowa
Des Moines Iowa reports continued wet and cloudy weather with heavy local downpours delaying corn planting and field work in central and western districts. Counties along the Mississippi show timely showers aiding plowings and plantings. Northeast and eastern districts improve with warmth and moisture. heaviest rains bring some wind hail and lightning damage.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Cental
Mississippi River
East Central
Missouri river districts crop outlook influenced by storms
The Missouri river districts face reduced corn acreage due to recent heavy storms, though corn germination is generally satisfactory and stands appear excellent in many areas. Small grains, pastures, and meadows show fine growth, but crop prospects hinge on a return to normal weather.
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Missouri River
Greatly Alarmed Law Student Praises Dough Remedy
Greenville student at law H P Burbage says a four to five year cough vanished after using two bottles of Chamberlain s Dough Remedy. He claims the twenty five cent size saved him and notes a remarkable change. Dandelion party fashion spreads in LeMurs with neighbors invited to tea then armed with a pick to grab dandeloins, described as fun for the owner.
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H. P. Burbage
Greenville
the Sentinel
Colorado California travel book by Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line
A fifty six page handsome book on Colorado and California states is published by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway. It includes half tone illustrations and colored plates and notes the new through train service from Chicago to Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Utah and California via the line. Postage six cents. Otto Woa Minnesota General Passenger Agent Chicago.
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Colorado
California
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Nebraska
Wyoming
Utah
Otto Woa
Minnea
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B.D Crane
C.G. Buney
Cashier
Gro Way
H. Youxesmom
Akron Savings Bank
Board OF Directors
Re, Clark
Geo. Way
Duncan Ross
Thomas Stinton
Boyson Ross
Foreign Exchange
Moore Bros
Enaiivorn
W. Z. Kidd
Real Eastate, Insurance,and Collections
Ry ‘Savings ‘Bank
Hampton
Ark-Iley ‘Building
Yark-iley Building
Hatsworth
Clark’ Ey Block
Irgent, torney-at-Law
Fullerton
Geo. W. Raish, Mgr
Westield
Chatsworth
Treasury
Grain Trading Corporation
Inland Commission Co
Chamber of Commerce
Weidenfeller
Des
Barn
Moxpay
Tagaway
Dick Lysehon
Loeb
Wepxzspar
Tuuitepay and Pray
Henry Hull
Section
Preston Township
Henry Hulls
Simeon
Kenney
Register - Tribune
Round & Smith Bros., Publishers
Post Office Department
Robert J. Gumble
South Dakotas
Roosevelt
Payne
Bureau
Govenor Shaw
Department
Shaw
Adime
Sam
Cedar
G. W. Hyde
Pieris
Chamberlain, S. C
Crop Bulletin
Ete
J. C. Mellen
Mellen Broa
Jtmplements
Moline Plow
Wednémy Discs
Goodetough
Hilying Dutchman
Gretchen Corn
Trybel Sisters
Columbia Buggies
MANDY
van Brunt Buggies
Surreys
Moore and
Acorn
Queen City
Rex
Bain
Troy
Owensboro
Norka
McCorkell
Just
Bo Bey
L&t Co
Farmers Loan & Trust Company
Wu Yay UI Guest Market
Fou Hivay Axn Pollurgy
James G. Hays
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