Beet Sugar Factories Could Boost Iowa Farmers
The article discusses a plan to build four beet sugar factories in Iowa at Des Moines Waterloo Ames and Clinton aiming to start by May first if farmers pledge support. It outlines the promise of substantial profits with a system where farmers plant 12 pounds of seed per acre 18 inch rows and 6 to 8 inch plant spacing. the company would pay $4.00 per ton at the factory and cover freight up to 1.25 per ton. The proposal assigns 100 acres in Kogsuth county within the Waterloo district and urges farmer interest to join.
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Germany
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Waterloo
Ames
Clinton
J. 8. Emery
Harris-Emery
Ixogsuth County
Kogsuth
Cheshire Bill aims to tax interstate telegraph firms by value per mile
Senator Cheshire of Park pushes an amendment to Indiana revenue laws to tax telegraph, telephone, and express firms by the total stock value divided by miles operated. He cites Western Union stock around 39 billion and projects tax yields of up to 435,000 yearly for that company, with express and telephone firms contributing substantial sums. The measure passed the committee room but failed in the upper house, though supporters believe it may join statutes later.
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Rover
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Trewin
United States Supreme Court
Ile
Western Union
Congress
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Texas
Alabama
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Polk County Judge Rules Annual Filing Required for Mulot Saloon
Judge Holmes issues decision in local mullet saloon case holding each saloonkeeper must file annually with the county audit or obtain city council consent and new bonds of 3000 under wart law. The ruling clashes with prior interpretation and will complicate compliance for operators and local officials.
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Holmes
Polk County
Public sentiment grows against liquor and saloon
The Dodge Messenger notes strong support for Healy and Johnson against the manufacturing bill and laments concessions to liquor interests. It argues public sentiment is turning against saloons and drinking as a beverage, citing a Dayton farmer’s death as a tragic spur and asserting patrons share responsibility if the saloon remains.
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Dodge Messenger
Healy
Johnson
Messenger
Dayton
Rogers
Crazy Crowned Heads State Register on German Emperor Health
A Berlin writer links the German emperor’s mental decline to tainted royal blood stemming from Catherine II and European dynasties. The piece cites otitis media with recurring convulsions and notes comparisons to Frederick William IV’s long insanity, suggesting possible repeated attacks and an eventual end to his reign.
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Saxe- Weimar
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George III
Europe
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Political currents and local notes drift through Monticello and beyond
Iowa and Minnesota politics color the page with debates on state printers, Cuban war sentiment, salary cuts, and capital punishment. Des Moines preaches restraint as Davenport Republicans celebrate a historic ticket win. The Senate weighs tariff shifts, medical licensing, and defense of legitimate physicians while Sioux City touts gold production. Monticello’s school board faces scrutiny as town growth meets governance.
Local cafe advertises home made candies and meals
A fragment promotes the Gilt Edge Cafe inviting readers to buy home made candies and enjoy coffee and lunch. It mentions a farmers and merchants lunch as a specialty and hints at a community shop atmosphere.
Giant eagle brought by Irvington man to Ames college museum
Nathan Mann of Irvington shot Friday near Algona a colossal seven foot four inch eagle with eight inch talons. The bird, the largest seen in the area, was roosting on a cottonwood branch and may have preyed on livestock. Mann shipped the bird to Professor Osborne at Iowa State College to mount for the Ames museum.
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Nathan Mann
Irvington
Buffalo Creak
Algona
Mann
Prof. Osborne
The
Agricultural College
Ames
Boy Shot by Brother Receovers After House Accident
Sixteen year old Joe Medin of the river bottom south of town was accidentally shot by his younger brother Saturday afternoon while the gun was being examined after being propped against the house. The ball struck his scalp leaving a ragged wound yet the skull remained covered. doctors warned a one inch inward misplacement would have caused instant death. He was unconscious overnight with substantial hematoma but is expected to recover under care at Algona House with Drs Kenefick and Brull and attendants including C. A. Tellier.
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Joe. Medin
Mr. Medin
Joe
Jon
Kenefick and Brull
Algona House
C. A. Tellier
The Republican's Program for Kossuth County Farmers
The Republican offers a farm focused deal via a contract with the Iowa Homestead Company. bona fide farmers with local mail and advance payment get Homestead reserved until January 1, 1898 with automatic inclusion and two papers for the price of one during contract continuates. New subscribers gain advantages. this does not apply to political farmers. The Homestead is a leading western farm weekly. Minnesota Blue Stem seed wheat arrives at Northwestern to selling price 90 cents per bushel by Kimball. Chase & Sanborn win coffee contract for Wellington Catering Co. during war fall after testing brands.
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Iowa Homestead Company
Kossuth County
Minnesota
Blue Stem Seed Wheat
Northwestern
Aap
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