Davenport Leader Voices Criticism of Secretary Shaw
Ex-mayor and Davenport lawyer Henry Volmer critiques Secretary Shaw, praising Roosevelt and state leaders Allison and Cummins, while condemning Shaw’s politics. The piece recounts Shaw’s 1896 gubernatorial stint, calling him mediocre and out of touch, contrasting bucolic style with real leadership.
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Henry Volmer
Davenport
Gov. Shaw
Washington
Volmer
Congress
Shaw
Mekhieley
Roosevelt
Lowan
Allison
Dellver
Cummins
Henderson
Denison
Northwestern Railway
Mr. Shaw
Silas
Washington chaps mocked Shaw as he enters treasury
Irreverent reporters in Washington mock Leslie Mortier Shaw on his arrival. He meets Secretary Shaw with a crumpled hat and baggy trousers, prompting officials to address him as Mr Secretary. The piece hints Teddy Roosevelt should rein in the press.
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Washington
Teddy
Miles
Leslie Mortier Shaw
Capital
Justi
Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
Department
Sonn
Mr. Gage
Governor Shan
Sebley
Sedley
Redistricting talk tied to Kossuth and Hancock County
The Corwith Hustler comments on state redistricting, noting that any favorable outcome would make Hancock County a happy appendage to Kossuth. It remarks that losing Tom Way could leave Hancock needing a vitalizing political element, and laments becoming the tail to a powerful dog in Algona.
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Corwith Hustler
Kossuth
Algona
U.S
Hancock County
Tom
Local State Democrat Suspends Publication Over Debts
The Local State Democrat of Newton in Jasper County suspended publication after years of financial strain and mounting debts. The paper, once a leading voice for the local Democrats, faced an ongoing struggle, and observers warn that lack of support hurts democratic constituencies.
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Iocal State Democrat
Newton
Jasper County
Unique New Year's Supper in Bloomington Event
One of the unique events of New Year's Day features Mothers-in-Law in Bloomington Dod. Dan. 2. The event highlights a community gathering with a focus on family and festive meals.
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Bloomington
Dod
Local Happenings and Town Affairs at Napoleon
Napoleon news notes steady postmaster tenure and office location for five years amid family calm. A letter from Lyons, France, dated 1716, and two 1783 books, tie to Mrs Ward’s preserved heirlooms. Banquet at Durdall discusses Algona carnival plans and steam heating ideas for public buildings. Romeo and Juliet draws large crowd with strong acting despite some articulation issues. I D Calkins promotes oil scheme. Overseer Millen reports county stock and product value gain of 1608.82 over expenses.
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Bro
Ingham
Napoleon
Tngham
Goold
Purvis
Bb. F. Winkie
Wm. Ward
Lyons
France
Lord Robertson
Strawan
Lord Mar
Juliet
Algona
I. D. Calkins
Millen
St Joe News Shares Local Achievements and Hints
Our champion carpenter Nit Blasey and his right hand man Nic Bornang have completed the new parish residence, and Rev Jungulut presides over one of the finest homes in the county. The creamery is booming, and Me Rausch from Worthing Minnesota visited buying a car load of young stock. a southern gentleman plans marriage to a local girl, so young men are advised to be cautious with strangers.
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Nit Blasey
Nic Bornang
Jungulut
Rauseh
Worthing
Minn
The Frozen North Lecture and Greenland Life
A reviewer recounts a lecture on Greenlandic life by an Esquimaux woman. The speaker’s tale covers Inuit customs, living in ice villages, subsistence hunting, social rules, marriage by bride kidnapping, aging, and death practices. The piece questions authenticity and notes harsh living conditions and harsh opinions about extinction.
Lost found missing woman returns home in Wis. township
Mrs W W Campbell, from northeast Ramsey township, was located after disappearing last week at about 6 30 PM while her husband did chores. He searched with neighbors, notified her father near Plover, then Sheriff McDonald, and she was found at her father’s home in a warm cloak. She had recently given birth to a stillborn child and left three or four children behind. Her reasons for travel remain unclear and there was local concern about her welfare and relations.
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Esquimaux
W. W. Campbell
Riamsey Township
Plover
McDonald
Menbother
Unprecedented bargains draw first comers for wide assortment
The opening sale promises unprecedented bargains with the earliest shoppers gaining access to the widest assortment of goods available. Shoppers are urged to arrive early to secure the best selections and prices as supplies may be limited.
Phelps Mortgage Paid After Widespread Local Fund Drive
The Courier credits Bart residents and neighbors for paying the sixteen hundred dollar mortgage on Charley Phelps farm. J. BR. Blosson Hugh McDonald M. J. Mann Lincoln Hall and others organized the drive with Algona Bancroft Titonka and nearby farmers contributing. The story lists many donors and notes the community’s shared relief at Charley Phelps and family’s welfare. The article distances the editor from the fund’s information and Publicizes Mr. Jones’s role while thanking all contributors.
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Bart
Ghirles Phelps
Courier
Mr. TR. Jones
Jones
Phelp
Peck House
Lincoln Hall
Irm
Hall & Vesper
Phelps
J. BR. Blossom
Hugh McDonald
M. J. Mann
B. J. Murtagh
Algona
Burt
Bancroft
Titonka
Charley Phelps
Death of Mrs J W Wadsworth shocks Algona community
The community was stunned by the death of Mrs J W Wadsworth at about 5 am last Sunday after a period of illness. Born in Burlington Wisconsin in 1849 she moved to Algona after her 1875 marriage to Mr Wadsworth and lived there ever since. She leaves two children S E Davenport of Algona and Harvey on a farm west of town. Relatives from abroad attended the funeral including John Wadsworth of Union Grove.
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J. W. Wadsworth
Burlington
Wis
Wadsworth
Algona
S. E. Davenport
Harvey
Mr. Wadsworth
John Wadsworth
Union Grove
David Miller Dies in Cresco Township
David Miller, longtime Cresco township resident, died Tuesday at his son Frank's home where he had lived since his wife’s death. An honest, honorable man, he left four surviving sons all living in the county. The funeral was held Wednesday.
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David Miller
Cresco Township
Frank
Livington Creamery Report and 1902 Directors elected
The Livington Creamery report covers December 1, 1900 to December 1, 11, detailing milk received and butter yield with averages per 10 pounds of milk. The annual meeting on January 14, 1902 re-elected directors W. W. Hammer and TR. Roney, who have served since the creamery’s founding.
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Livington Creamery
Tan
Hammer
W. W
Roney
Central Rally Ticket Sale Announced For January February
Very low rates advertised for a central rally with sales at all stations on the first and third Tuesdays of January and February. Homeseeker tickets offered to many northern and western points for a round trip fare plus two dollars. Call ticket agents for full information.
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Towa
Wiuress
Geo
Batty
Tal
Mar Shulitown
Low
Notice of YIRBT Meeting of Creditors
In the District Court of the United Skiles in and for the Northern District of Iowa Central Division a notice announces a YIRBT meeting of creditors. The document outlines the court division and parties involved in the bankruptcy proceeding and invites interested creditors to attend as required by law.
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District Court of the United Skiles
Northern District of
Iowa
Central Division
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