Penmanship Showdown Draws County Debate and Friction
A debate over penmanship samples from Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Kossuth and Emmet counties follows an exhibit led by Supt Anna Donovan. Critics claim biased selection and unfair testing favoring Palo Alto, with accusations of omitted graded schools and slant writing. The discussion hints at broader county education politics and forthcoming campaign tensions.
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Anna Donovan
Farmers’ Institute
Palo Alto
Pociliantas
Kossuth
Emmet
Hinmet
Pocahontas
Emmetsburg
Nothing Gained by Rushing in Kossuth Politics
The Bart Monitor notes the county lacks current political excitement yet shows deep thinking and restless speculation over final results. Many aspirants seek entry into local politics, while observers observe a dreamy, airship view of outcomes amid calm campaigning.
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Kossuth
Bart Monitor
St Patrick's Day Observed by Ancient Order in Des Moines
Des Moines marked St Patrick's Day with a banquet hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Speakers praised the Irish spirit, liberty, and loyalty, noting Irish-Celtic influence in American politics while celebrating the patron saint and celebrating Irish heritage.
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Des Moines
Ireland
Treary
Henry
Isle of the Saints
Travel sketches and stories from Harper's Magazine
A critic surveys fifty manuscripts with one usable option. Travel sketches and character pieces show limited novelty while other tales reveal uneven art. Some works lack focus or temper, some show genuine genius despite structural flaws, and essays mostly offer obvious views.
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Harper's Magazine
Banks Multiply Community Wealth In Mt Ayr Trade
The Mt Ayr News notes two local banks with a combined cash capital of 40 000 conducted transactions totaling 560 000 over several weeks. It states that money invested turned over 14 times through banking, enabling the community to operate on a fraction of the cash needed without banks. It adds that after a day of heavy intake and payout, banks nearly held equivalent cash to start the day, with minor variances. Also cited is Yale divinity professor Charles Kent urging hazing practices.
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Mt. Ayr
Charles Kent
Yale Divinity School
Algona News Digest Mixes Odd Tales and Local Debate
A hodgepodge of observations ranges from religious storytelling and long dancing contests in Berlin to Iowa politics in Cherokee and Urgent local notes. Reports mention a university seat dispute in Tama City, comments on The Wesley News, and sketches about marriages, stock deals, and social quirks. The column touches on immaterial humor and everyday affairs, reflecting lighthearted, period-voice chatter.
Chronic Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed by Missouri Man
Mr C B Wingfield of Fair Play Missouri reports thirty five years of chronic dysentery relief from Chamberlain Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Advertises for sale by R H Miller. Includes ads for old gold and silver cash offers, Dingley and Pugh loans, and Best Fancy Patent Flour from Minnesota wheat at 5c per sack.
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C. B. Wingfield
Fair Play
Minnesota
Diary notes from the Maryland march and Potomac crossings
A Civil War diary recounts river fords, pontoon bridges, and long marches from Boonsboro to Warrenton. Entries detail daily rations, sickness, ambulance passes, hostile threats from guerrillas, blackberry foraging, camping near South Mountain, Berlin, White Plains, and Warrenton, with notes on troops crossing the Potomac and the slowing pace amid hot weather and heavy marching days.
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Marors
Potomac
Tin
Saime
Boonsborough
South Mt. Pass
Tinmaspa
Starper
Kerry Gap
Berlin
Fordnoon
11Th Corps
Loversville
Percyville
Secesh
Union
Bartlett
Upton
Wronies Bay
Rectorville
White Plains
Farpay
New Baltimore
Sanunpay
Warrenton
McClellan
Sth
Fuipay
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Forentin
Echo
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Youny
Joseph
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Larrabee
Town City
Wesley News
Peterson
Frederico Terravas
Kurt Worth
Texas
Algona
Silvarantes Moines
Kansas
Drowth
Ohip
W. CO. Crane, Myr
Dingley & Pugh
Charge & Co
W. Dineey
Central Depot
Moore Bros. & Felfhous
John Goeders
Painie’s Celery
The_ People’s
W. A. Parsons & CO
Eeeseess
Our
R. H. Miller
Kossuth County Abstract Co
Geo
C. Gant
Wiener
Doxsnx
James Patterson
Prop
Laing & Jones
Iowa
California
Oregon
Chicago & North-Western Railway
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