Endorsed by the Bar for Judge Quarton Re-Nomination
At a recent meeting of the Wossyth County Bar the resolution was unanimously adopted urging Judge Quarton to be a candidate for re nomination. The bar praises his legal ability, efficiency, and energetic court procedure and urges the people to support his continued service. The endorsement expects broad district backing and a cordial welcome from the bar and public alike.
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Wossyth
Judge Quarton
Shadge Quarbon
Fearteond Puchelal Tistreat
Iossuth County
Faa
Kossuth
Senatorial District Reapportionment Bill Introduced
Des Moines Capital reports Senator Hubbard has introduced a bill to reapportion the state Senatorial districts. It is the first measure of its kind before the general assembly, with the main changes centering on the northwest region. Kossuth and Hancock would form the forty third district, Palo Alto Emmet and Dickinson a western district, and the bill is expected to pass with few changes.
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Hubbard
General Assembly
Des Moines
Kossuth
Hancock
Palo Alto
Emmet
Dickinson
Des
Nation's Disgrace in Senate Pugilistic Incident
An outraged editorial denounces a recent Senate chamber altercation between two South Carolina senators Dil manitnd McLain and Mebaurin. It argues the clash insulted the nation, calls for decisive punishment, and urges expulsion to restore dignity and civil order in government.
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Casollia
Dilmanitnd McLain
Senate
United States Senate
Mebaurin
South Carolina
Ville Orrin
House of Lords
Chauther
Back Woods
Senators Insult and Withdrawing Tillman Dinner Invite
The writer condemns lawmakers for daily offenses and lack of contrition. They praise the president for withdrawing Tillman’s invitation to Prince Henry dinner, and urge Washington society to snub the senators until they improve conduct.
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Senate
Congress
Tillman
Prince Henry
White House
Washington
No Cause for Alarm Shingles Affects Geo C and Others
Report notes Geo C and another unnamed man had nervous prostration but are largely recovered. Doctors in charge last Sunday say Geo C is not in danger of serious illness. The piece reassures readers no cases of smallpox or insanity are present. The ADVANCE mentions a recent hospitalization.
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Iso. C
Kansas
Geo C
Turmoil Over Divorces And Odd Headlines From City
A chaotic mix of local gossip and brief items reports Theresa Oien of Sioux Falls seeking a divorce, quickly marrying a second husband who cannot press his claim without risking a crime conviction. Other notes cover Venus de Milo, school dress debates, and quirky international drink statistics.
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Leo
Nortush
Theresa Oien
Theresa
Charles City
Venus de Milo
Fragmented bygone notes mix satire and rail talk
A chaotic fragment lists odd items from lawsuits to a proposed Spanish civil war, references microbe theory, cabinet changes, and railway ownership in Europe. It mentions a $1,000 suit settled by three preachers, a claim about hair pigmentation, bureaucratic shifts in Washington, anarchist tensions in Spain, and European street railway details including Frankfort and Glasgow pricing.
Government Ownership in Railroads Promoted by Editorial
A letter argues for public ownership of railways, citing cost reductions and higher passenger numbers. It cites Boston West End, New York Third Avenue, Broadway Cable Line, and Berlin examples, noting profits, franchise values, and public dissatisfaction with private management. It advocates city ownership as a welfare measure backed by international examples.
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Twish
Boston West End Street Railway
Frank D. Parsons
Boston University
West Wand Railway
New York City
Td and
LA Ailes
St Paul
Minneapolis
Lourenta Canada
Berlin
Germany
Empire
Europe
Retreat and Hard March Through Maryland to Potomac and Dumfries
An 1868 diary fragment describes a Union column retreat before 90,000 Confederate forces near Maryland. It covers cross-river crossings, artillery recoil incidents, camp at Potomac Creek bridge, marches to Stratford and Dumfries, rationing, drum-out of 30 privates for refusal to cross, hospital-like fatigue, hot weather, picket duties, and reports of Confederate activity near Hagerstown and Centreville with wagons attacked and telegraph lines cut.
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Potomac Creek Bridge
Statford
O. H
Dumfries
Jersey
Tussay
Wolfran
Davis Merrill
Centerville
Hagerstown
Brivay
Hainy
Dyainville
Marching Notes From Civil War Excerpt Across Maryland Frontier
A dated diary passage describes long marches through Maryland in June and June 30. The author notes rough weather, tents, river crossings, and pontoon bridges. Civilians along the route provide milk and food while there are tales of theft from a milk house. The march continues toward Hamp ton on the edge of Pennsylvania.
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Stopay
Poolsville
Thurston
Monroeville
New Market
Ridgeville
Hawesburg
Westminister
Hampton
Penn
My Whealer Got Rid of His Rheumatism
In winter 1888 a 46 year old man reports relief after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He says the first application started improvement and he has stayed well all year. Wheeler of Northwood offers it via R U T Miller. Also promotes Iowa Central and Santa Fe Route and the California Limited for winter travel with wide comforts and time savings. Geo S Batty and Marshalltown offices provide rates and information.
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California
Santa Fre
Batty
Pl& T. A
Marshalltown
Tawa
When a Man is in Love and a Girl is Engaged to Marry
Fragmentary notice notes a business tied to weddings and gifts. It mentions I Dine.uy & Puan ltf Sign of Big Watch as involved in selling the wedding ying and presenting to the bride, reflecting a commercial angle on nuptial events.
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Uy & Puan
Ltf
Homeseekers Excursion Tickets Offered January and February 1902
Town Central sells homeseekers excursion tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of January and February 1902 to Iowa Minnesota Montana Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas and other southern regions. One fare plus 2.00 for round trip with a twenty one day final return limit. Route touted as a short line with first class equipment and comfortable seating. Tickets available via agents or Geo S Batty G Po TD A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Town Central
Iowa
Minnesota
Montana
Nebraska
Kansas
Oaklahoma
Texas
Geo. S. Batty
G. Po& TD
A. Marshalltown
Lowa
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W. A. Parsons & CO
Homeseekers Opportunity
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