Taxpayer wager sparks county tax debate and letters
In a heated exchange from the LuVerne area, local letters dispute bank taxes in Kossuth County. The debate centers on tax exemptions for banks, landowners like Hanna, and a running wager over who pays more taxes, with Treasurer Ward confirming Hanna and Call tax figures.
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Bro
Geo. Hanna
LuVerne
Hanna
Lu Verne
George
Kossuth
Guo
W. Wawra
Ward
Kossuth County
Algona
Gen. W. Hanna
McIntosh
Graham & Hanna
Ambrose A. Call
Sayers for Representative Urges Free Will Nomination
Dr. Sayers of this town is a receptive candidate for representative under the Republican banner. He has consented but leaves nomination to the people’s free will, avoiding begging or caucus tricks. He pledges service to the public and honors nomination only if earned by honesty, urging a worthy, intelligent nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Hanna-McIntosh
Graham-Hanna
Call
Bro. George
Mr. Call
Dr. Sayers
Republican Party
Ex-Governor Boies Mourns Son Louis Dies of Typhoid
All hold sympathy for former governor Boies in his grief at the death of his son Louis, a leading state lawyer, after the loss of his daughter Jessica and his wife. The ex-governor now faces deep loneliness with many admiring friends offering support.
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All Low
Boies
Lucy
Jessica
Louis
Ile
Strange remarks on a heavy mayor and Des Moines leader
A fragment speaks of a mayoral figure in Des Moines mocking a heavy 300 pound man and joking about a new Mankato mayor. The line shifts to a quip about a heavy mayor being a Democrat, with a closing reference to Mayor Brenton of Des Moines.
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Mankato
Minn
Brenton
Des Moines Kicks
For Sale: Driving team harness and buggy cheap
An advertiser offers a good driving team with harness and buggy at a bargain. Contact Boston Bargain store or Harry Charney for details.
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Boston
Harry Charney
Spiritualism Seance Describes Vision of Spirits and Messages
A report on a midweek spiritualist event features Mr and Mrs Kates entertaining large audiences with spiritistic demonstrations. The medium described visions of several figures including Elizabeth Lizzie, poet Campbell, Mrs Sam Benjamin, and Mrs West, with detailed details of appearances and past events. Ben Reed is warned about a forthcoming business matter, while some in the audience doubt the seance’s accuracy.
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Kates
Hfe
Elizabeth
Lizzie
Campbell
Sam Benjamin
Mrs. West
Margaret
Ben
Mr. Reed
John
Mary
Polly
Family Rivalry at Taylor Court Involving Larson Duo
In a Wednesday session at Alfred In Squire Taylor's court, A P Larson of Lotts Creek township sued his son John, aged 28, over a road dispute sparked by John plowing opposite the old man's house. Testimony conflicted on who struck whom. the judge discharged John for lack of sufficient evidence. The bystanders labeled the Larson family cranky and urged restraint. Additionally, Perry Burlingame and wife returned from a ten week visit to Chenango County, New York, noting the area’s rich nature but poor soil for farming. Burlingame plans to retire there later, despite current difficulties.
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Alfred
Squire ‘Taylor
A. P. Larson
Lotts Creek Township
John
Jobo
Harrington
Larson
Julius Mittag
York State
Perry Burlingame
Chenango County
N. Y
Empire State
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Gro. W. Hanna
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Hapyard
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C.F. Gange
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