Clayton Blamed for Harsh Mexican Treatment of Americans
Geo W Hanna, visiting Kansas City, asserts Americans in Mexico face escalating abuses with arrests on trumped up charges and limited bond. He blasts Ambassador Clayton for weak response, calling for stronger US action or replacement. Hanna cites cases in Monterey of Dr Carroll and W H Mealey, noting international law violations and widespread jailing without basis.
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Kansas City Times
Geo
W. Hanna
LaVerne, Lowa
Philip
Hanna
United States
Monterey
Kansas City
Wanna
Mexico
Powell Clayton
Clayton
Blossom House
Martin
C. P
Dr. Carroll
W. Fl. Mealey
Carroll
Dy, Carroll
Anna
W. H. Mealey
Flo
Mealey
Consul Carroll
Ambassador Clayton
McKinley
Arkansas
Mr. Hanna
Resolutions in memory of Comrade Fred Dammon
Post 165 members mourn the loss of Comrade Fred Dammon and extend condolences to his family. The resolutions request filing with the post adjutant, sending copies to the family and city papers, and publishing in local notices. Signed by P L Slagle Ws Cumary Coteman Cruus Corynmittee.
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Fred Dammon
Wiens
Fred
Dammon
J. C. ‘Paylor
Department of Town
P, L
Slagle
Cumary
Coteman Cruus
Corynmittee
La Verne Election Sparks Courier Critique
Local Algona Courier ridicules La Verne election coverage claiming the paper inflates support and skews results. The writer contends that the paper’s imagination misleads readers about nearly 60 percent of votes being “bums” and questions the town’s electoral integrity.
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LaVerne
Algona Courier
Courier letters defend candidates and demand correction
A LuVerne reader defends the men on both tickets as men of sterling worth and upright character. The letter accuses the Courier of insinuation and urges a rectification in the next issue, asserting local voters chose good men on both sides.
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Nium
The
Courier
LuVerne
Estherville Tub Factory Expands Output and Sales
Estherville Manufacturing known as the Estherville Tub factory plans to produce 400 tubs daily in a few weeks. Since 1900 under Tim Cronholm management the business has grown dramatically with wider advertising and higher demand. March sales reached 5,000, and the firm now also makes tanks and cisterns and recently sold three complete creamery outfits. A local paper praises the company as a credit to the community.
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Estherville Manufacturing’ Company
Estherville Tub Factory
Tim, Cronholm
Lestherville Enterprise
Doctor removes extra toe from farm birth record
West Bend Journal reports Dr. Witz performed a partial amputation early this week on a newborn with six toes on one foot. Six months earlier Mr and Mrs Irrank Loehrke of the George Post farm welcomed a son, one toe extra, deemed superfluous and removed successfully.
General order for annual rifle camp at Cedar Rapids
In a few days Adjutant General Byers will issue a general order for the annual camp of instruction on rifle practice. It will be held at the state rifle range at Cedar Rapids May 26, 27, 58 and 20. Col. W E. H. Morse of Algona, state inspector of small arms practice, will be in command, State Leader.
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Byers
Cedar Rapids
W E. H. Morse
Algona
Taken to the Asylum and Sale Notice in Local Ads
An elderly former Chicago businessman titled E. J. Fred is taken to Chicago by Dr. Leonard for asylum placement. Also sat a seven room cottage for sale two blocks south of the courthouse with barn and outbuildings. A testimonial praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for muscular rheumatism. The County Savings Bank advertises a safe, liquid savings option.
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E. J. Fred
Chicago
Leonard
Court House
Wields A Sharp Ax and a Malaria Cure Ad
A collage of 19th century medical ads touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for stomach liver and bowel troubles and Electric Bitters as a malaria preventive. Mentions Odd Fellowship anniversary in Oskaloosa with Rebekah degree demonstrations and train notices. Endorsed by local druggists and medical testimonials.
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Dr. King
Smiths Drug Store
Odd Fellowship
Oskaloosa
Queen Lodge
Mason City
Marshall Lodge
Marshalltown
Batty
G. P
T. A
Towa
Virginia
John Charleston
Byesville
Body to Be Exhumed for Cause of Death Exam
The remains of Mrs. Meyer will be exhumed to determine the cause of death. Authorities plan the procedure to establish whether foul play or natural causes were involved.
Mysterious Death Probe Into Mrs Meyer Case
Officials including Sheriff McDonald and County Attorney Cohoneur plan to exhume Mrs J H Meyer’s body in Fenton to determine if death was suicide murder or accidental drowning. Her body, found last week in a 22 inch well 16 feet deep, sparked suspicions of foul play despite a coroner’s verdict.
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McDonald
Cohoneur
Kenotick
Fenton
J. H. Meyer
Meyer
Carl Wange
Henry Biersteadt
Kossuth County Sunday School Convention Set in Swea City
The Kossuth County Sunday School convention will meet at the Baptist church in Swea City on April 21 and 22, 1902. Delegates from county schools are invited to attend, with Rev. B F Mitchell assisting. Sessions include devotionals, organization, reports, and discussions on roles of parents and teachers in Sunday schools.
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Kossuth County
Baptist Church
Swea City
B. EF. Mitchell
Town State Sabbath School Association
Eddy
Germania
Deemark
Swen
H. F. Mitchell
J. W. Ogden
Whittemore
Erne
Erik
New Library Books Arrive in Reading Room
Librarian McElroy places a slate of new publications on the shelves in the reading room. Titles include Word and Phrase by Fitzgerald, Reference for literary workers by Matson, Lost Can yon, Seeley, Friend with Countersign by Benson, Lady Lee by Lusign, Story of Music and Musicians by Lillie, Cardi gan by Chambers, Ice Queen by Ingersoll, Winning Out by Marden, and Adventures.
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McElroy
Word and Phrase
Fitzgerald
Matson
Seeley
Benson
Lady Lee
Lusign
Lillie
Cardigan
Chambers
Ingersoll
Marden
Bank Ledger Snapshot from Algona Reported
A partial ledger entry from County Savings Bank of Algona Iowa shows year end figures with assets and liabilities. The document notes totals for cash on hand coin and other cash, deposits and undivided profits, alongside director liabilities and signatures of bank officials and a notary dated April 15.
Mystery Authors and Works Snapshot
A list of diverse literary figures and titles including Sherlock Holmes by Doyle, Dark af the Moon, Wells Circum stance, Mitchell Helmet of Navarre, Heart of the Rockies, Apostolic Age, Under Re Robe, Buy Hunters, Famous European Artists, House of Green Shutters, Lives of the Hunt, Civil War and Constitution, Life and Works of Wagner.
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Sherlock Homes
Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
Crockett
Grey Horse
Seton-Thompson
Burgess
Wagner
Kobbe
Tackled the Wrong Man and Foiled a Quick Theft
Lamb lumber agent WH Morse recovered $10 swindled by a short changer who bought three balusters for 25 cents and paid with a 20. Morse held the extra coin then recovered the bill and the stranger fled. Balusters later surfaced in Galbraith's window, leaving Morse 25 cents ahead.
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WH. Morse
Lamb Lumber Company
Mr. Morse
Galbraith
He’ll Not Find it Albert Iunz’s Lost Diamond
Albert Iunz reports a diamond valued at the stated price was lost from a barn setting on Wednesday. He offers a good price for its recovery, aiming to recover the gem valued at one hundred dollars less than a prior amount. Wesley World notes the disappearance and the search continues.
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Albert Iunz
Albert
Wesley World
We've All Seen Him John Riley Travels for Charity Hoax
A man named John Riley is touring the country seeking aid claiming a burned hand. Authorities say the injury is cosmetic, caused by a simple ointment to mimic a burn for sympathy and financial assistance.
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John Riley
Conversation on Train and Local Ads Echo Town Life
A brief overheard exchange notes a dance at Eagle Grove with remarks on music from the Marshalltown orchestra rather than the Algona orchestra. Additional small notices advertise a barber shop for rent near the County Savings Bank and offer ten acres of land with buildings one mile southwest of town. Rosa Eller is listed with terms.
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Eagle Grove
Algona Orchestra
Marshalltown Orchestra
Rosa Eller
Good Fianc for Rent Not having room to take care of it
Juvenile note from JwAN Parrenson offering to rent a piano at reasonable rates. The message indicates a need for space to store or manage the instrument and seeks potential renters or caretakers in the community.
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Jwan Parrenson
Doctor's Bad Plight and Cure by New Discovery
A Hebron Ohio doctor, M. L. Scarbrough, recounts losing his voice then suffering a severe cough. After using D. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds he reports quick relief and ten days of improvement after two years of decline. Positively guaranteed by E. P. Smith & Co. with trial bottles free.
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M. L. Scarbrough
Hebron
Ohio
D. King
E. PF. Smith & Co
Time extension for settlers tickets to Minnesota and Dakotas
Severe March storms delayed travel to the north and northwest prompting the Town Central road to extend the sale period for settlers one way tickets to Minnesota and the Dakotas to April 15 22 and 29 next. For details contact your local railroad agent or Geo Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa
Superior State of Chamberlain Tablets Versus Pills
Questioned benefit of Chamberlain stomach and liver tablets over pills. Claims they are easier to take, milder, more reliable, and cleanse and invigorate the stomach while leaving bowels natural. Pills deemed harsher with potential aftereffects. Also contains unrelated ads about travel fares and flour pricing.
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BR. Hy Jer
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A.D Glarke
D.D. Chubb
J. W. Hinchon
Geo. L. Galbraith
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Bonenale Tred Miller
Rhos
Vi. Lantry
Ee A.D. Cranks
G. Cruss
Lantry
Cash
Woodford, Wheeler & Tompkins
County Savings Bank
Fowa
Commercial Department
Moore Bros. & Felthous
Dealeis
Dilice
Iowa Central Elerator
A. T. Carr
Frederick. M. Curtiss
Offee
Kossuth County State Bank
Iowa
C. Raymond
E. C. Raymond
Raymond & Raymond
Attorneys AT Law
B. Clarer - Chas
A. Cohenour
Clarke
Cohenour
E. V. Swetting
Money To Law
T. P. Harrington
J. Dickinson Harrington & Dickinson
Office Over County Savings Bank
W. Sullivan
McMahon Sullivan & McMahon
Spencer W. Crowell
Cotant
Cotant & Cotant
LAW and Real Estate
W. D. Hinchor
John Galbraith Black
Brenda
A. D. Cranky & Co
Steve Wood
Silent Central Depot
Moore Bros
Fatnoys, Fant
Metibhiory
L. Tribon
Boston Block
D. Fellows
Helse Block
Gall Street
Eller & Specht
Crosstore
J. 8. Krou
Egole
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A. L. Rist
A. D. Clarke & Co, Cheap Farm Loans
Cronholm
Editors the Best
Hell
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W. Dt. CramMonn
Savings Department
Hismal Swamp
Ito
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