Primary law looms over Iowa voters in June election
The piece outlines a new primary law forcing petitions for county and legislative candidates, with per cent thresholds based on party votes, filing deadlines, and ballot procedures. It notes auditor duties, party ballots, and the potential move of nominations to county conventions if thresholds aren’t met, plus a brief biographical aside about Leslie M. Shaw’s political and business trajectory.
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Iowa
Claude R. Porter
Board of Supervisors
Banking Failures Highlight 1907 Wave in Ledger Notes
The Mankato Ledger notes a surge in bank failures during a recent financial period with 132 failing banks, contrasting with 58 failures in 1903. The item emphasizes the scale of the crisis and suggests fewer institutions survived, signaling upheaval in the banking sector.
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The
Mankato Ledger
Grand and Trial Jurors for February Term Identified
The list names grand jurors L. J. Newel Fenton W. C. Gartens Lincoln C. W. Hopkins Plum Creek Edw Kunz Wesley Aug Torrine Ledyard John S. Wreerk Ramsey Fred Miller Algona C H Watts Springfield J F Kelly Harrison Peter Bormann Riverdale J M Farley Whittemore John Bernhard Greenwood. Trial jurors include Joseph Mesback Geo Crawford Lotts Creek James Riley Sherman Ben Koehlie J K Buffham Burt E W Donovan Union Wm Osborn D M Simpson Wm Miller Otto Johnson Seneca C M Hays H F Helmke B F Wallace Peter Priester Whittemore S H McAdams H B Ramse Celander Harrison Wm Schroeder German J G Smith Algona Lark Reynolds Grant W A Hunt B F Guthrie LaVerne J J Warrick Peter Wilhelms Geo Ditts worth Wm Campbell Greenwood I M Jacobs Eagle B F Felt Wesley Wm Pettit Lone Rock C Ole Hiskins Hebron
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L. J. Newel
Fenton
W. C. Garatens
Lincoln
C. W. Hopkins
Plum Creek
Edw. Kunz
Wesley
Aug. Torrine
Ledyard
John S. Wreerk
Ramsey
Fred Miller
Algona
C. H. Watts
Springfield
J. F. Kelly
Harrison
Peter Bormann
Riverdale
J. M. Farley
Whittemore
John Bernhard
Greenwood
Joseph Mesback
Geo. Crawford
Lotts Creek
James Riley
Sherman
Ben Koehlie
J. K. Buffham
Burt
E. W. Donovan
Union
Wm. Osborn
D. M. Simpson
Wm. Miller
Otto Johnson
Seneca
C. M. Hays
H. F. Helmke
B. F. Wallace
Peter Priester
H. McAdams
H. B. Ramse
Court Record New Cases in Iowa and Illinois District Docket
Court record itemizes several civil actions including Hamm Brewing Co versus R. Fringle and Jacob Retterer versus W. A. Hager. International Harvester Co. vs B. F. Guthrie. Bran Nicoulin vs Dan Long Jr. F. Guthrie vs Charles J. Mathers. Leavits and Johnson National Bank vs C. J. Mathers. Dane Mfg. Co. of Iowa vs B. F. Butterfield vs Chicago and North Western Railway Co. Michael M. King vs M. F. Farrell. Grand Crossing Tack Co. vs J. L. Watleutt.
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Theo, Hamm Brewing Co
Ringle
Jacob Retterer
W. A. Hager
International Harvester Co
B. F. Guthrie
Bran’ Nicoulin
Dan Long Jr
F. Guthrie
Charles J. Mathers
the Leavits and Johnson National Bank
C. J
M. F. Farrell
Grand Crossing Tack Co
J. L. Watleutt
Boyle Getting There From Whittemore
Geo Boyle J M Farley and Thomas Carmody came from Whittemore on business. Boyle visited the Free From Care club rooms after. he smoked chatted laughed studied picture cards and drank water for a couple of hours. Members from both parties promised to treat him fairly in the primaries. He is described as a good mixer and smooth talker.
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Boyle
Emmetsburg
Geo. Boyle
J. M. Farley
Thomas Carmody
Whittemore
Free
Newspapers Sued Over Advertising Refusal in Waterloo
The Waterloo papers faced a lawsuit from the Iowa Clothing Company alleging discrimination for declining to run its ads. The firm claims the refusal followed home merchants’ requests and will test whether ad space is a public commodity. Damages could be awarded if the suit succeeds.
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Allamakee Journal
Waterloo Apers
Iowa Blothing Company
Home Merchants of
Waterloo
Iowa Clothing Company
Public Auction Notice At Blue Earth Minnesota
Farmers are cautioned about an upcoming sale with Col William Wellendorf as auctioneer. Details on dates terms and contact are available by writing or phoning Blue Earth Minnesota. Also advertised heat coal wood storm windows and doors and a nine room house for rent near the depot with a key at Mrs DiTNeR’s location.
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Col
Wm. Wellendorf
Blue Earth
Minn
Cat
Woodford, Wheeler Lumber Co
Coal Bin Offer Delivers Clean Coal Promptly
A local ad urges readers with an empty coal bin to call a supplier named Coan Man who will fill it with hard coal Washed Higg Red Jacket Hocking Illinois Lump and Illinois Nut. It promotes prompt delivery and also advertises Coke as a hot lasting option.
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Illinois
Algona Creamery stockholders meet. annual report shows growth
The Algona Creamery annual meeting last Thursday presented a year over year gain of about 9000. The report lists totals for milk received butter fat and butter made, with balance figures, disbursements, and salaries. Officers J B Hofing and C B Hutchins reelected, T Lantry named treasurer, and several directors elected.
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Algona Creamery
BELL
Battermille
Stewnery Block
Balgnes
Kenefick Hospital Receives Rave Local Endorsement
The Algona hospital led by Dr. Kenefick is praised for convenient location and affordable, competent care. Patients treated there include Attorney Harrington recovering from appendicitis, John Fahr who underwent delicate brain surgery, and Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Lauder treated for appendicitis and ovarian issues. The piece credits Dr. Kenefick for community benefit and notes plans for full hospital comforts matching city standards.
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John Fahr
Near West Bend
Heinen
Whittemore
McCreary
Kenefick
Algona
Rochester
Unfortunate Family Trouble Near Bancroft
A family quarrel involving J Robinson four miles north of Bancroft leads to legal action. The household includes his wife and fourteen children, the youngest three. He rents 526 acres and has means but faces disputes with older sons, alleged spousal blame, and a reported threat to kill. A warrant issued, Sheriff Lillie detained him, then he posted bond to keep peace. Settlement and possible separation hoped for.
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Mr. J. Robinson
Bancroft
Mr. Robinson
Nine year old boy suffers severe fall near Milwaukee depot
A nine year old son of Mr. Johnson from near the Milwaukee depot fell about twenty five feet from the North Western bridge while crossing home from school. He landed on his head and shoulder on frozen ground, was unconscious, then revived with skull base fracture and ear damage. Dr Frazer treated him and he is expected to recover.
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Johnson
Milwaukee Depot
Courier Office
Winkie
Board of Supervisors
Hamilton County
W. W. Hyatt
Thompson
Library Program Tonight at the City Library
The W L A S meets in the library auditorium Friday night January 31 with a roll call for anecdotes a Phillipines talk by Prank Slagle and a recitation by Miss Elsie Glasier A Q A session follows Slagle address and a general invitation is extended.
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Library
Phillipines
Prank Slagle
Elsie Glasier
Just Like a Woman and Other Small Town Notices
A St. James merchant swaps flour sacks to prove a point with a customer who preferred her brand. The tale ends with the customer praising the flour she originally disliked. The item also notes a pedestrian accident involving Be-So Smythe, a house for sale near the Fair Grounds, and a barn sought for sale with inquiries at Woodford-Wheeler lumber office.
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St. James
Minn
Woodford- Wheeler Lumber Office
Auction Sale Near Algona Seeks Broad Livestock and Equipment Bid
A public auction two miles northeast of Algona begins at 10:00 p m on Thursday February 6 1908 selling high head of horses cattle and hogs plus machinery and farm gear Ten milk cows two yearling heifers and six yearling steers are listed with other livestock including a Short Horn bull and 60 shoats Seventeen farm implements such as Deere sulky plow Sadley riding cultivator Case walking plow and Hay equipment also an assortment of wagons sleighs and harness Terms require cash under ten dollars and eight percent credit for larger sums with removal and settlement before transfer W K Ferguson clerk For sale a good town cow ready to freshen at L A Taylors East State street Algona
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Twili
My Place
Algona
Rock Island Discs
Sharple
Plymouth Rock
Thos. Kain
J. L. Waucurt
W. K. Ferguson
Open Montana Line Ramps Up toward Seattle 1909
F A Miller announces progress on the coast extension of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway. Train service begins January 12 to Marmarth North Dakota and local service between Harlowton and Musselshell Montana. Trains to St Paul and Butte expected by May or June with most construction finished by mid February. Marmarth lies about 200 miles west of the Missouri river and grading rails advance at four miles daily. Crews work both westward from Marmarth and eastward along the Musselshell valley, with a planned Yellowstone bridge at Miles City by mid next month. Milwaukee St Paul line slated to reach Seattle early in 1909.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
Marmarth
N. D
Bowman N. D
Harlowton
Musselshell
Mont
Montana
St. Paul
Butte
Missouri River
Yellowstone
Miles City
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Seattle
Notice of quiet title suit in Kosuth County 1908
In the district court of Iowa Kosuth County a petition filed by Samuel White seeks to quiet title in fee simple to property described as the ne quarter and east half of the nw quarter in section 18 township 99 range 27 west of the 5th meridian. It names Oliver P Beard Mrs Beard Oliver P Baird and unknown claimants alleging adverse claims derived from various US patents and deeds. Defendants are summoned to appear before noon of the second day of next term starting February 17 1908 at Algona Court House. if not, default and judgment will be entered. Sullivan McUmann attorneys for plaintiff.
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District Court of
Iowa
Kossuth County
Samual White
Oliver P. Beard
Oliver P. Hair
Oliver P. Baird
Fuution
Range
5Th P. M
United States
George B. Coale
Oliver 2
Redth
Algona
Sullivan & McUmanon
Attorneys
Plaintim
Three Magazines Offered With Courier Subscription
The Courier promotes a $2 deal for new and annual prepaid subscribers, adding three national magazines Spare Moments The Mother's Magazine and Dressmaking at Home. The monthly publications focus on household reading for mothers and housekeepers, with sample copies at the Courier office. Money to loan at 5 percent A. D. Clarke & Co.
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Courier
A. D. Clarke & Co
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Hinchon & Finnell
Washington
Leslie M. Shaw
Towa
Carnegie Trust Company
Shaw
Trust Company
Trust
Allizon
Cummins
Leslie
F. S. Norton
Taylor
Sint
A. H. Stock
Aigond
Kenefick Hospital
Algona and
Kor
Kraht's
Charley Huffschmidt
Dousman
Prairie du Chien
Allamakee County
Wm. Zeimer
Armstrong
Sheldon
Henry Weaver
M. P. Weaver
John Ludwig
McEnroe
W. J. Tyson
B. B. Butler
Charley Stewart
Smythe
Fair Grounds Gate
Charles Stewart
L. A. Taylor
East State Street
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