Hanna Bill Proposes Slavery Era Payouts in Senate
Senator Hanna introduces a bill to pay $100 to former slaves aged 50–60, $200 to those 60–70, and $500 to those over 70, totaling $216,470,100. While framed as a generous gesture, critics note the large cost amid imperial wars and urge using funds for relief instead of weaponry. The note also covers famine aid calls, Vermont’s Prohibition shift, and Boer colony land purchases in Texas.
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Mark Hanna
Senate
Hanna’s Hill
Ralph W Hayes Sells Advance to Clarke in March Possession Talks
Ralph W Hayes announces the sale of the Advance to A D Clarke and says possession will begin around the first of March. The note hints at upcoming competition from a millionaire.
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Ralph W. Hayes
A. D. Clarke
Hereditary Appendicitis Case in Dunn Family
The fifth case of appendicitis in one family within a year was operated on Thursday at the Dunn home six miles northeast of St. Anthony. Thomas Dunn died a year ago, Harry had a laparoscopy and died, followed by Miss Bridget, Dolly, and William, all undergoing operations. The latest patient, James E. Dunn Jr., survived, and doctors deem the condition possibly hereditary and now thought resolved in the family.
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Marshalltown
Tragedy on Train Ends In Fatal Fall Near Hancock
C W Allen of Crystal Lake Hancock county entered the eastbound Brit train intoxicated and attempted to alight at Garner. He missed and fell between cars after grabbing guard rails, witnesses report a desperate attempt to pull him away before the fatal plunge.
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C. W. Allen
Crystal Lake
Hancock County
Britt
Garner
Train Struggles End in Fatal Wounding and Death
A man trapped in a struggle aboard a speeding train sustained severe leg wounds, fought responders, and died within a day from blood poisoning. His wife and five children faced hardship as neighbors funded a modest burial at public expense. the writer questions the societal loss of such lives.
February Storm Forecast From Hicks Predicts Warmth And Storms
Hicks a Little Om outlines a February weather period centered on the 6th to 11th with a full moon perigee on the 10th and 11th driving storms. Expect warmer trends, falling barometer, rain and wind from the 9th to 11th, with possible thunder in the south and blizzard-like conditions in the central north. The forecast notes a third period around the 14th and 15th.
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Bro
Hicks
Bro. Hicks
Death of Mrs Abel Worster in February
Death of Mrs Abel Worster on February 4 follows devoted family loss and many friends. Funeral held at home, burial in Tevington cemetery, services led by Rev Chipperfield. Harriet Beal born 1825 in Chesterfield New Hampshire. married Abel Worster in 1845. The family moved from New Hampshire to Swansey then Jones County Iowa and eventually Kossuth County where they settled on a farm. Surviving children include Carrie Edward Charles Lydie and Merton. Carrie married to Anthony Durant. Described as gentle, charitable, devoted wife and mother who found happiness in all circumstances. Her health had been failing for years. the departure is described as a rise to a better world.
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Abel Worster
Tevington
Rev. Chipperfield
Harriet Beal
ChesterGeld
New Hampshire
Swansey
Jones County
Iowa
Kossuth
Carrie
Edward
Charles
Lydie
Merton
Anthony Durant
Worster
Bean Supper Set For 24th In Local Event
The annual bean supper will be held on the 24th with cooking day the previous Tuesday the 22nd. The program will be printed next week. The piece hints at a shift to a legal profession based speakers and questions whether the political campaign opens at the event, noting possible attendance by local veterans.
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Stitz
Wesley
Fort Dodge Editorial Meeting Draws Regional Editors
The Upper Des Moines Editorial Association gathered in Fort Dodge for its largest meeting yet with about one hundred editors. Hon. Geo. D. Perkins of the Sioux City Journal spoke on the moral influence of the press, delivering three speeches. A banquet at Ilks hall featured toasts from notable editors and politicians. An excursion to Mason City and Clear Lake is planned for the summer. Fort Dodge showcases its growth, gypsum, coal, tile, and enterprise, drawing regional attention to its natural advantages and business vitality.
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Dog Moines
Fort Dodge
Ita
New Court Room
Geo. D. Perking
Sioux City Journal
Perkins
Masonic Hall
Harvey Ingham
The
Register and Leader
Geo. Roberts
Mint
Senator Funk
Spirit Lake Beacon
Bernard Murphy
Vinton Eagle
Ilks
M. FP. Healy
Victor Dolliver
Attorney Wright
J. R. Dalton
al Adams
A. B. Funk
Geo. D. Perkins
H. A. Cooke
Elmer BR
Johnston
Mason City
Clear Lake
Port Dodge
Mrs Woodworth Dies After Long Algona Ties
Old residents recall Mrs Geo H Woodworth of Algona who helped run the family business and studied medicine after her husband, a leading merchant, moved to Chicago where he died. Her sons Rome and George moved to Port Arthur Texas. Funeral in Algona at 3 pm. A Chicago Record-Herald obituary notes Dr Gertrude H Woodworth ended her life with chloroform at 1540 Oakdale avenue following two prior attempts.
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Algona
Geo. H. Woodworth
Woodworth
Milwaukee
Higley Legg and Poultry Company
John Goeders
Gertrude H. Woodworth
Oakdale Avenue
Happily Married Schnell and Frambach in Whittemore Township
Happily Married Mr George Schnell and Miss Maynus Frambach wed on Wednesday February 4 at the bride’s brother Frank Frambach’s home in Whittemore township. Miss Clara Frambach served as maid of honor and John Schnell was best man. The ceremony took place at eight o’clock with Rev R T Obmperfeld officiating followed by a bountiful wedding supper. The couple now reside at 1015 East State Street Alona and received many costly presents.
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George Schnell
Maynus Frambach
Frank Frambach
Whittemore Township
Clara Tframbach
John Schnell
Jobo Schuell
Treton
Iowa
J. P. Montag
la- Verne
Mion
P. B. Becker
le Mars
Sam
Bonewitz
Ackley
Edma Schnell
Struble
Emery Schnell
Vitonka Squibs: Local Marriages and Quick Deals
Thursday this week saw the marriage of Mr. Peterson of the north to Miss Davidson of Ringsted. Barnie McMahon from Algona bought horses nearby. Milo Elwell traded his livery and stock for Albert Becker’s house and property, then Albert sold it to A. W. Young. Rev Laak started a German class. the writer, a member, notes the phrase pferde hinter den vagee spannen. The Topic hinted at J Oesterreicher as a possible representative, but he denies seeking office. The interview touched few policy questions but hints Lou could surprise if he acted decisively.
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Peterson
Davidson
Ringsted
Barnie McMahon
Algona
Milo Elwell
Albert Becker
Albert
A. W. Young
Big Kossuth
Rev. Laak
J. Oesterreicher
Tou
Lou
Public sale announced by Anthony Byson on Byson farm
Auction at the Byson farm two miles north and one mile west of Algona on Wednesday February 18 at 10 a m. Described property includes 13 cows 12 yearling and two-year-old steers eight spring calves two two-year-old heifers four calves two yearling colts one two-year-old pony one roadster colt 22 well bred brood sows eight summer pigs a broad tire truck wagon binder shovel cultivator disc cultivator 90 tooth steel dray double seated buggy cutter lowa feed grinder five cream separators 26 bushels potatoes and other articles Free lunch at noon Terms ten dollars and under cash over that amount ten months time on approved notes at eight percent two percent off for cash. Auctioneers MO M Vinson. Clerk W K Preramuson.
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Byson Farm
Algona
Lawa
Anthony Byson
MO. M. Vinson
W. K. Prerauson
Shaw to quit farming and hold public sale near Algona
Amos Shaw announces quitting farming and will liquidate stock and property at a public sale on the S. A. Thompson farm 14 miles southwest of Algona on February 16. The sale includes 63 head of cattle 30 head of shoats 10 head of horses colts farm machinery 1000 bushels of corn in crib 400 bushels seed oats hay and other items.
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Amos Shaw
S. A. Thompson
Algona
For Sale Kelley and Tanghill well machine and sheller
Notice on my land in Garfieild Kossuth county Iowa prohibits trespass or hunting after March 1 1903. Locations in 30-04 town Garfieild sections 9 16 17 H. Ws. Lupwia.
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Kelley & Tanghill
A. Schmidt
Whittemore
Garfieild
Kossuth County
H. Ws. Lupwia
County Savings Bank Solicits Your Business
The County Savings Bank offers general banking and savings services conducted in a safe, conservative manner. It emphasizes careful attention to small and large accounts and loans money on approved security.
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the County Savings Bank
For RENT A good io room house
A rental notice for a house listing. The ad mentions a high value home in need of cleaning and repair. It lists contact as J. J. McCall for inquiries and sets a negotiable price and viewing times.
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Tequire
J. J. McCall
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Aigona
Hinchon & Finnell
Fionland
Sweden
Norway
United States
Consul Bell
Gov. van Sant
Minnesota
Vermont
F. W. Beltz
Orange Free State
Texas
Hancock
Port Arthur
Oakdale
Hahnemann Medical College
Chicago Homeopathic Hospital
Woman's Medical Society
Catholic Knights and Ladies of America
Vitonka Squibs
Dublin Rep
Soic de Lyons
Hintz’s
Suider’s
Monarch
Patterson & Son
Dingley & Co
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