Death recalls Col. John Scott and 1882 Webster City convention
The obituary of Col. John Scott recalls his role as leader of the 32nd Iowa and his Mexican and Civil War service. It notes a remembered incident at the August 1882 Webster City convention for the new tenth district where Carpenter opponents backed Major Holmes after a pivotal first ballot, denying Scott the nomination he believed he had secured.
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John Scott
Nevada
Story County
Congress
Webster City
Register
Scott
Gov
Carpenter
Tenth
Ft. Dodge
New Tenth
Kossuth
Geo. W. Hanna
J. E. Stacy
J. H. Hawkins
I. M. Taylor
C. N. Oliver
A. Clarke
J. B. Jones
Ambrose A. Call
Loby
Mr. Carpenter
Hke
Glass
Benson
Nagle
Holmes
Col
Guy. Carpenter
Cal Pays
Major Holmes
Attorney Moir
Eldora
On the Road to Congress Sees Public Breakdown
A political figure on the road to Congress broke down in tears, amid a convention that will be remembered as cold blooded and unusually eventful in the state’s political history.
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Congress
Thessuth County Corn Exhibit Set for October 13 in Algona
The corn exhibit to be held in Thessuth County on Tuesday October 13 at Algona is announced. Full specifics and prize list will appear in the next issue as small bills advertise the event and prizes.
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Thessuth County
Algona
Another Hanna Nominated For State Representative
Thomas Hanna of Burt consented to run on the Democratic ticket for representative. A long time county resident, prosperous farmer, and former soldier, he is an honored Post member with broad local support. He has lived retired in town in recent years and his nomination is seen as popular and honorable.
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Thomas Hanna
Burt
Mwe
Algona Brownies end 1903 season with record season
The Algona Brownies finished 1903 at Grundy Center with 105 games played and 15 losses. Their 282 batting average tops, with Moore Horn Johnson and Richardson leading hitters. Over 90 games were vs professional clubs. season win percentage 86.2. High school football opens at fairgrounds Friday with Burt. Charley Baggs coaches. games vs Elmore Blue Earth Emmetsburg and Humboldt. kickoff 3:30. Bowyer's glasses and five percent loans noted.
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Algona Brownies
Grundy Center
Brownies
Moore
Horn
Johnson
Richardson
Fairgrounds
Burt
Elmore
Algona Boys
Lumber yard urges inspection before buying
The ad urges customers to visit the yard to inspect lumber stock before purchasing the next bill. It highlights lumber, sash and doors as key offerings and emphasizes that looking over the stock will prove a good move.
Titonka Banquet Promotes Traction Line to Algona
Titonka business men gathered for an evening of food and talk to discuss a proposed traction railroad from Titonka to Algona. Lee Wolfe teased subscriptions to the Topic while local figures named plans for the route, possible towns, and potential benefits. A slate of officers was elected to organize the project and push construction.
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Titonka
Gum Weed Road
al Falkenhainer
Chauncey Depew
Great Titania
Algona
Hobart
Buffalo Township
Lee Wolfe
J. J. Fisher
Traction Company
W.T. Hall
Buffalo
Sam Schneider
W. N. Townsend
Sexton
Grover's
Lindner Creek
Plum Creek Church
Peaceville
H. P. Larsen
Plum Creek
Wood Trade Notes From Local Lumber Dealers
Dry oak and maple sawing highlighted by Moore Bros with pricing details and mention of A D Otarxe and Co as another supplier. Industry activity appears brisk with emphasis on wood products and local business names.
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Moore Bros
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Wim. C. Steele
Norfolk
Wilfrid
Iowa
Tenth District
Hanna
Bowyer’s
Lott A. D. Chance & Co
Lee O. Wolfe
E. E B. Paine
Dr. Moser
8. A. Schneider
al. Falkenhainer
C.G. Worley
L.A. Brenney
J. E. Lillie
W. A. Ladendorf
G. 3
Reed
W. T. Hall
J. D. Breen
A.D. Otarxe & Co
Fred Ramus
Court House
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