Candidacy notices appear for Kossuth County offices
A 1903 1908 collection of Republican candidate cards from Algona Iowa announces bids for county treasurer superintendent of schools supervisor and assessor. Names include M Brasall Jenny Fisher Belena de Portland and M E Lumbat, each noting candidacy is subject to Republican county convention decisions.
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Lhereby
Dama
Wrordin
Tedfard
Aenes
Kossuth
M. Bras
Almana
Lama
Kossite
Jenny F. Fisher Thianken
Tanya
Nook
von Vertion
LHS
Belenade
Portland
Kossuth County
Prlivaties
Coivonhon
M. E. Lumbat
Hurt
Laws
Tama
Aident
Algor
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Political Ward Cauces and Local Meetings Schedule
Local notices list ward by ward gathering times for September events. Second Ward events on September 5 begin at 6 PM, Third Ward events September 5, Fourth Ward events September 4, Center schoolhouse venues in multiple towns, with names of commissioners and locations such as Cresto and Sherman noted for September 3 to 5.
Remembering Sioux War Triumphs and relic gun tale
Forty years after the uprising, the St. Paul reports recount the Sioux defeat and drive across the Missouri. Gen Sibley Major Brown and scouts led the campaign with Col Marshall, Crooks, Baker and Craig guiding transports and explorations. Marshall brings Little Crow’s gun to this city. a double barreled flintlock with the fatal shot and eight bucks shots.
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Estherville
St. Paul
Dacotah
Missouri Hills
Missouri River
Sibley
Major Brown
Col
Marshall
Crooks
Col. Baker
Capt
Craig
Ricottineau
Minnesota
Col. Marshall
Little Crow
Mysterious Passing of Pawnee Tribe Adults After 25
The Chicago Chronicle reports that from 2500 Pawnee Indians moved from Nebraska to Oklahoma in 1876 and only about 600 remain. Children seem robust until after age 26 when a mysterious illness strikes, leading to rapid decline. Scientists have not identified the cause or Nemesis pursuing the Pawnee after twenty-fifth birthday.
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Chicago Chronicle
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Cardiff Giant Hoax spark Fort Dodge park proposal
The Messenger argues for returning the famed Cardiff giant hoax to Fort Dodge and installing it in the park as a reminder of one of the era’s most notorious humbugs, inviting public debate on the stunt’s historic folly.
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Cardiff
Fort Dodge
Giant Gypsum Stone Hoax Traced From Iowa to New York
Public interest centers on the petrified giant carved from gypsum quarried near Fort Dodge and hauled to Chicago before being buried near Cardiff New York. The hoax, long debated, was exposed by Professor Marsh of Yale after decades of sensational stories.
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Boston
Fort Dodge
Cardiff
N.Y
Hull
Black
Iowa
Washington Monument
Boone
Chicago
N. Y
Marsh
Yale
Slagle seeks renominating for county superintendent
F E Slagle publicly announces his desire for a third term as county superintendent noting two prior elected terms and education work. He cites low salary versus other county officers, his qualifications, and long local service. he is described as popular with teachers and well-suited for the job.
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F. E. Slagle
Slagle
Cornell College
Wesley
Whittemore
Mason City
Strawberry Point
France Seeks Grandfather’s Brother Prize in Court Battle
A woman seeks a claim for services rendered on the battlefield and notes possible title clouding by statute of limitations. Centipedes found in St. Paul courthouse highlight poor conditions, with rats remaining despite such pests.
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France
Ade Brother Purchases 800 Acres Near Britt
William H. Ade brother of famed fable writer George Ade buys 800 acres in this county near Britt. He comes from Indiana’s ditch and tile country and predicts bright prospects for local farming. If his temper mirrors his winter brother, corn may reach 200 bushels per acre with other crops equally productive.
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William H. Ade
George Ade
Britt
Indiana
Wesleyan Fans Rally Behind Healthy Lungs
A Wesleyan supporter party cheers for strong lungs amid taunts from an Algonian with a tin horn. The Wesley yell drowns out the horn, while brass-backed leather lungs provoke comments that such loudness should be barred from the ball park as noses rattle and a brass band is silenced.
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Wesley
Wesley News-World
Ball Park
Mour’s Famous Car Sale Drops to Wholesale Price
A buyer offers a Mour car received recently at a price cheaper than current wholesale rates. The seller urges immediate action to avoid higher future costs, stressing the deal’s urgency and savings compared with today’s market.
Poultry Hunt by Auto and Local Ads in One Gathered Page
A Sioux City Tribune item notes a South Dakota man plans to chase chickens with an automobile while carrying a shotgun, not to scare them to death. The page includes assorted ads and notices: coal dealer Moore Bros offers stock of hard and soft coal. A D Clarke & Co advertises loans at five percent. Bowyer's glasses sale. W B Carey farm listing at 850 per acre. poultry wanted by R B Higley Co. excursion tickets to Minnesota State Fair. Even Tenor cigars promoted. and local ballgame mentions featuring the Wesley girls.
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South Dakota
Sioux City Tribune
Wyoming
Republican County Convention at Algona Iowa 1903 notice
Republican voters in Kossuth County Iowa are informed a delegate convention will meet at the court house in Algona at 10 a m on Thursday Sept 10 1904 to nominate candidates for county offices and conduct other lawful business The representation is based on precinct votes with appointed delegates listed by ward and town committee men It is recommended caucuses be held on Saturday Sept 5 1903 All Republican voters are asked to govern themselves accordingly Dated Algona Iowa August 1903 CHAS A COHEN County Republican Chairman
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Kossuth County
Iowa
Largs
Martin
Precine
Alvann
Algona
Dows
Tbo
Chas
A. Cohen Hn
Com
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