Dickinson Emmet contend for state representative seat
The Estherville convention dispute over seven Emmet votes and five Dickinson votes led to rival nominations. Dickinson and Emmet each held conventions. legality to be decided by the attorney general, secretary, and auditor. The piece recalls past turbulent local politics and notes a shift toward harmony.
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Dickinson-Emmet
Estherville
Dickinson
Emmet
C. Williams
A. EK
Spirit Lake
Old Algona Township
Court House Hall
Battifactions
Thin Verse Warns of Press Scrutiny in Baltimore News
A quirky stinging note from Des Molins News jokes about poets and editors facing locals’ scorn. It warns readers to avoid provoking critics or risk public shaming in Baltimore.
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China
Baltimore News
Des Molins
The Riddle of Creation in Local Columns
The Eagle Grove Eagle notes that many essays claim a woman’s conduct is a mystery yet argues the conduct is not unknowable. It asserts men know little about wives while praising women’s steadiness and judgment, insisting there is always a reason behind behavior.
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Eagle Grove Eagle
The Dear Old Hoop Skirt Returns in Paris Fashion
Fashion notes warn of a crinoline revival as Parisiennes appear in Ostend promenades wearing skirts with a modernized hoop silhouette. The trend signals a return of the dramatic silhouette once popular in prior eras.
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Ostend
Return of hoop skirts praised in nostalgic piece
The London Special extols reviving the hoop skirt as a fashion revival at watering places. It recalls its warmth in hot weather and dramatic effect on windy days, noting how men had to lean and how dresses billowed. It longs for harmony with wasp waists and walking balloons from childhood memories.
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Ostend
London
Cresco Items reflect local projects and arrivals
Arthur Luebe assists Lew Millen with work at the poor farm. Jensen finished digging a 243 foot well southwest of town. Hoppe Collison dispute settled out of court. Warren Pickens called in the vicinity. His mother remains very ill with slim chances of recovery. Hindron builds a new house to replace last spring’s burned dwelling. Will Harvey and Perry St John do carpentry. CG Hiseradt Jr. traveled from Ortonville to visit the Curtiss home and attended the Minnesota State Fair at St Paul, noting generally good crop conditions.
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Warren Pickens
Mr. Hindron
Will Harvey
Perry St. John
CG. L. Hiseradt Jr
Ortonville
J. W. Curtiss
Minnesota
St. Paul
Portland Items collage includes local notes and ads
Local brief notes cover callers, visits, family news, music at Dean church, and social visits. Entries mention Martin Jordan as a prior caller, Lew Owens cistern event, the Ringsdorf family, Ezra Davison’s Dakota trip, a baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Ringsdorf, hunting from Burt and Algona, and visits to relatives. Also listed are ads for cigars, glasses, DeLaval separators, coal, and farm services, plus travel rates to Salt Lake City.
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Lulu Ringsdorf
Fred Ringsdorf
Ezra Davison
Dakota
Burt
Algona
L. BE. Fairbank’s
A. M. Kibby
Lizzie Kurth
Ladora
Wm. Cooper
the Dean Church
Edna Butterfield
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F. Reed
Towa
France
Great Britain
Austria
Italy
Russia
Turkey
Gawk
Honey
Molly
Kenosha, Wis
Tama Reservation
John Secpo
Squaw
Cem-O-paha
Hart
Earl
Cem-O-pa-ha
Shaw
Leslie
Teddy
Iowa
State Board of Control
John Temple Graves
Bureau
H. G. Adams
Cresco
Arthur Luebe
Lew Millen
Mr. Jensen
Portland
Martin Jordan
Lew Owens
Wm. Cooper Jr
Artie of Fuk
Geo. Clymer
Sheetz Pharmacy Co
Bowyer's
Kossuth
Spurbeck-Lambert Company
Bowyer’s
Charles
Moore Bros
Ripke
Rye
Morse
L. A. Stacy
Algona Creamery
Salt Lane City
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Milwaukead
St. But
BP. A
General Passengergent
Chicago
Evary
Ferle
Parsons & CO
H. Clarkh
Orasa
Cornour, Clarke & Cohenour
Attorneys AT Law
Frederick M. Curtiss
Kossuth County State Bank
J. ©. Raymond
Attorney AT Law
RE V. Swepting
Money To Loan
P. Harrington
J. Dickinson
Harrington & Dickinson
Office Over County Savings Bank
T. W. Sullivan
McMahon Sullivan & McMahon
Spencer W. Crowell
Cotant
Edwin J. van Ness
Cotant & van Ness
Lawhes
Dmianeni
Eus Au Algona and
Whittemore, Iowa
W. D. Hinchon
John Galbraith Block
W. M. Galbraith
John Galbraith
State Street
F. L. Tribon
Boston Block
C. D. Fellows
Hesse Block
Oak Street
B. J. Gay
Shawerla
Ehler & Specht
C. H. Cretzmeyer
M. J. Kenefick
Taylor's
Dodge
Algona State Bank
E.S. Glasier
D. D
A. L. Rist
Gbyera Acouse Confectionery Store
H. M. Youmans
First National Bank
Algona, Iowa
United States
Ambrose A. Call
DD. W. Hutchins
Kent
Court House Square
Ino. Goeders
Dingley & Co
Jewelers
California
Farmers’ Cash Grocery House
H. H. Hudson
Mer
D. C. Seibert
The
American School
Kirksville, MO
Algona,uwa
Franklin
W. A. Parsons & CO
Adams & Reynolds
Court House
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