The Divorce Industry in Chicago and Other Notes
A Chicago writer argues the city is becoming a top divorce manufacturing center with 585 divorces in four months. Most petitions cite cruelty or desertion, and tickets to divorce are treated as business transactions in court while the law offers eight routes to a decree. The piece questions morality and the family’s role in civilization amid such efficiency. Also covered are a medical anecdote about the vermiform appendix, state efforts in Kansas and Nebraska to curb trusts by funding oil refining and binding twine plants, and a note on Zion’s John Alexander signaling a $1.5 million ranch purchase in Mexico, prompting questions about gold sources.
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Chicago
Hfe
Kansas
Nebraska
Lincoln
Bryan's Influence Draws Large Minneapolis Audiences
The Minneapolis crowd packed First Congregational and Plymouth churches to hear William Jennings Bryan. After long lectures he greeted attendees and shook hands, prompting orderly dispersal only when guests satisfied their interest. Bryan remains a nationally influential figure, drawing intense public interest and memorable praise from President Northrop.
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Frentleman
Mr. Bryan
Minneapolis
Northrop
Bryan
Handsome buffalo cow dies from mysterious bullet wounds
A prized buffalo cow in Mr Lenander's herd died Sunday after livers and kidneys failed from damage likely caused by bullets. Three bullets were fired, two fatal, while grazing near the fence. The loss alarms owners and admirers of the rare herd, valued at about 2000 dollars, with calls to protect the noble species and not discourage Lenander's efforts. Algona, March 22. A letter to the Courier questions pest control methods and suggests mowing roadsides by late June to prevent spread of quack grass and reduce thresher fallout.
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Lenander
U. S
Carl
Bancroft Register
Mr. Lenander
Algona
the Courier
Co. E. Owen
Plum Creek
A Royal Slave to Be Shown in City Tuesday Night
Good Show Tuesday Night presents A Royal Slave a melodramatic success set in old Mexico during Maximilian's downfall. The production is praised for original treatment, strong characters, costumes, and scenic effects, offering a welcome diversion in the local theater scene.
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Mexico
Maxmilian
Lotts Creek Clash Prompts Quiet Warning
Whispers warn Whittemore boys against boasting when they visit Lotts Creek as locals foresee a future clash. The note hints at consequences if pride prevails, with taunting phrases and a cautionary tone from a wary observer.
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Whittemore
Lotts Creek
Blissful union of Mr and Mrs Smith in Algona and Wichita
The article reports the marriage of Johan G. Smith and Mrs. Hant, noting a joyful reunion in Algona after rumors and a brief absence. A wedding ceremony occurred at the bride's daughter's residence in Wichita, Kansas, conducted by Rev. Dr. Sarcent. Local congratulations and well wishes follow.
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Johan G. Smith
Avil
Alzona
Algona
Dr. Sarcent
Congregational Church
City election sees rare Third Ward contest
The city election last Monday drew interest only in the Third Ward where a contest formed a straight Republican ticket, with Dr. Gay nominated regularly and J. H. Peterson added by petition. Final counts show Gay 69 votes and Peterson 84 as voters delivered decisions amid active campaigning. city officials will be chosen by the mayor with aldermen in each ward.
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Dr. Gay
J. H. Peterson
Peterson
Gay
W. K. Ferguson
Geo. E. Clarke
M. P. Weaver
Bert Norton
Cleary
Wadsworth
Hutchison and
Lewis
Peterson and
Kenefick
Chubb
Beall Ousted After Office Smoking Controversy
The Manning office faced a rights dispute as habitual smokers accused unwarranted interference. Captain Beall, blamed for puffing dense fumes through a stamp window, faced a petition and strong campaign led by Laffler. Beall was effectively driven from office, with no redress expected and a Washington trip that ended in disappointment. the Manning office pays $1500.
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Captain Beall
Laffler
Washington
Ducking leads to wet escapes in slough hunt tale
Meizar Haggard tested temperature and depth in Annis slough on Tuesday and found they disagreed with him as ducks did. He walked to town to keep dry after leaving a dead duck. With Matt Weaver and Charley Lathrop they hunted, Melzar shot a duck, his dog refused to fetch, and he fell waist deep then twenty feet deep before returning home without telling the others.
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Meizar Haggard
Annis
Matt Weaver
Charley Lathrop
Melzar
Reformer Humble d By No Smoking Post Office Row
Washington March 27 A Manning Iowa postmaster lost his job after prohibiting smoking in the post office and objecting to lingering ice fumes from loungers Though weathered by war Captain Beall sought reinstatement and met with President Roosevelt and Senator Dolliver without success Officials note postmaster appointments are a Judge Conner prerogative as locals recall Beall’s struggle with pipe smoke and windows opened to stave off suffocation
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Manning
Register and Leader
Washington, D. C
Iowa
J.G. Beall
Representative Conner
G. W. Laffler
Awning Monitor
Captain Beall
Washington
Beall
Dolliver
Roosevelt
Tenth District
Conner
Plugent
Postmaster Hanson Injured in Shell Cap Explosion
Fred Hanson, postmaster at Fostoria, was severely burned when a shell cap exploded during extraction on Wednesday. The blast blew out a front window and powder filled his face. condition unknown as reports say he was unconscious on arrival at the scene.
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Spirit Lake
Fred Hanson
Fostoria
Hanson
Land sale in Olge county shows price rise over time
Report from Olge county Illinois notes 273 acres sold at 125 per acre, tracing a grandfather's 1854 purchase at 15 per acre. Meyers cites drainage as key to land value, comparing Illinois and Iowa farmland. Algona Milling & Grain Co. offers seed wheat.
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Fenton
Olge County
Ilinois
A. A. Meyers
Illinois
Towa
True Love in Pochuck and the Trousers Mystery
In Pochuck March 16 the engagement of Percy Murphy and Gladys Browbirski is linked to a bizarre tale. Ezekiel Humphries, rival suitor, was robbed of his trousers at gunpoint while meeting Gladys, leaving him unable to keep his date. Percy reportedly called on Gladys that night, prompting local belief he stole Ezekiel’s trousers. The case follows court notices including several civil actions and a liquor permit request, plus seed sales notices from Algona and a Northern seed wheat offer.
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Pochuck
Alonzo Murphy
Percy
Aladys Browbirski
Ezekiel
Silas Humphries
Jessup
Gladys
Seed Corn Experiment Prompts Broad Inquiries at ISU Agronomy
The Agronomy Department at Iowa State College in Ames reports many requests for pure bred Ried's yellow tent seed corn for experimental purposes. Limited supply will be allocated to maximize reach, with each ear tested, graded, and packaged to plant about a quarter acre. Price is 25 cents per package to cover prep and postage. blanks will come later for growth reports. Complaints and sales offers will be cataloged to aid referrals. Prof Holden urges prompt contact for nearest seed corn supply and details on any available sale offers.
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Agronomy Department
Iowa State College of Agriculture
Ames
Iowa
Holden
Hay And Boots And Paint Offer In Local Ad
An old-time classifieds snippet offers top price for 25 car roads of No 1 timothy hay on track, and promotes rubber boots for feet, new invoice of boots for boys youths and Misses, plus Carrara paint at 1.25 per gallon from North town Lumber Co and soft maple wood for sale. Also mentions Queen B Curry Comb.
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Hay
Timothy Hay
F. W. Pron
Algona
Tatea
Galbraith’s Shoe Store
Carrara
Norrytown Lumber Co
N. C. Taylor
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