Emmetsburg hosts an outstanding Kometsberg convention
Report on the Kometsberg Editorial Convention in Emmetsburg detailing strong attendance despite a severe storm, gracious reception of guests by local residents, and a banquet with toasts from Frank Piper and Geo. B. McCarey. Notes on local progress include new residences, a $20,000 schoolhouse, and solid newspaper support.
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Emmetsburg
Kometsberg
Branagan
Reardon
McMayne
Sheldon Mail
Geo. B. McCarey
Bonmersbug
Peddie
Beamersburg
Fing
Mar- Ung
M. L. Brown
Whyjeli
Measure for annual county treasurer office exams passes in Des Moines
The bill creates a three member state examining board of accountants to annually inspect all county treasurers. Members, appointed by the governor from north central and south regions, will be paid five dollars a day plus expenses. Examinations occur irregularly without notice and reports go to county supervisors. A uniform accounting system will be adopted statewide. the act takes effect after board appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
County Board of Supervisors
House
Senate
Monumental Duty and Civil War Valor in State History
A reflective column argues all battlefields, where Town men gave their lives for the Union, deserve monuments. It cites state pride and honors due, urging timely marking of veterans’ sites as a testament to Iowa’s gratitude. The piece notes debates on other political topics and wartime events, including calls for elected senators and military campaigns.
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Chickamgula Park
Iowa
Manesote
Ohio
Wisconsin
Mountain
Atné
Aley
Kentucky governor settlement disputed by courts
A settlement of the Kentucky governorship was anticipated with Governor Taylor refusing to abdicate. The dispute is likely to be settled in the courts and Republicans fear the federal court will adjudicate it. The key issue concerns jurisdiction.
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Kentucky
Taylor
Boer War Debate on Boer Reprentatives and Civilisation
A historical editorial argues that proponents who call the Boers representatives of a refined seventeenth century civillization should admit their error and retract. The piece challenges the rhetoric used to justify the war effort and calls for frank reassessment of colonial attitudes.
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Victoriga
Woleken
The Frost Record Debuts in Frost Minnesota
The Frost Record, published at Frost in Faribault county Minnesota, is among the new papers started with the Belle Plaine branch of the Northwestern. It is a very creditable paper conducted by Miller and Secor.
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Frost Record
Frost
Faribault County
Minnesota
Belle Plaine
Northwestern
Miller and
Secor
Barringer Talked Of For Secretary Of State
Representative E. P. Barringer of Emonietaburg is widely discussed as a likely candidate for secretary of state. Northwest Iowa would likely support Mr. Barringer if he decides to run.
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E. P. Barringer
Emonietaburg
Iowa
Barringer
Friends regret Culbertson appointment rejection
A large circle of Culbertson's Carroll friends lament that he could not accept a board of control post appointed last week. They believe he would have been a fine addition.
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W. SL. Culbertson
Carroll
Board of Control
Nation's foreign commerce tops two billion dollars
Washington reports the yearly foreign commerce of the country and the volume of its circulating medium have now surpassed two billion dollars.
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Washington
Corwith Claims $40,000 In Building Improvements
Corwith reports adding 40000 dollars in improvements last season highlighted by a 15000 dollar flouring mill as the town presses forward with growth and expansion.
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Corwith
Emmetsburg Tribune on Normal School Funding Debates
The Emmetsburg Tribune notes widespread opposition to proposed Iowa Normal Schools from daily and weekly papers, especially where private colleges exist. Some papers even suggest diverting funds to endow private institutions rather than support normal schools.
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Emmetsburg Tribune
Iowa
Ogic
Farmers Will Talk Business At Institute Meeting
Farmers meet in Algona for a three day session addressing dairying beef and home arts. Notables like C B Slutchins and G H Beckles will speak on feeding and dairy questions while Miss Nellie Salisbury and Prof Klinefelter will discuss school improvement and home life. The program runs Wednesday to Friday with discussions on farm economics and town country relations.
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Turmer Downis
Farmers’ Convention
Nellie Salisbury
Republican
Klinefelter
Mason City
Misa Beatty
The
Town State College
Esther Heatty
Agricultural College
Milas Coburn
Nellis Salisbury
Slugie
van Erdewyk
Oy Boys
Monson City Institute
Poweshiek County Barn Rivalry Heralded With New Giant Barn
In Grinnell area news, Henry Booknall expands his Poweshiek county farm with a second barn designed to outsize rivals. The structure spans 112 by 96 feet, rises 54 feet, required 120000 shingles and 110000 feet of lumber, and will store hay, corn, cattle, and horses with integrated feeding. Booknall, famed as a top western farmer, now claims the county’s largest barn, while rival H W Spaulding previously challenged the claim. A separate local notice advertises an auction on the old D A Haggard farm near Tryington for cattle, hogs, horses, equipment, and produce with cash and credit terms.
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Iowa
Grinnell
Poweshiek County
Henry Booknall
H. W. Spaulding
Booknall
West
Ouscarde
Andy Cathartic
Vure
Neat
D. A. Haggard
Tryington
Leregt
Oassel
D. A. Haaeany
Fragmentary Local Notice on September Events
Unclear OCR text references names and dates. Reads as a damaged local notice with scattered fragments mentioning individuals and a September timeframe, but lacks complete actions or clear entities to establish a full news item.
Glippings From Contemporaries and Local Debate
A collage of quotations and commentary from regional papers discusses policy debates on abortion law, state oversight, and jail conditions. The Sioux City Journal satirizes Bryan’s influence amid factory smoke, while local editors critique rivals and praise budget recommendations from the state board of control.
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Liveriftite Gazette
Algourtand
Wicknet
State Board of Control
Sioux City Journal
Lotva
Washington Post
Bryan
New England
Hnally
Gallion case awarded by supreme court in firepit dispute
The supreme court ruled for Mrs. Gallion in the lower court decision against a company over a $2,000 policy plus interest tied to a death claim. The ruling amounts to about $2,360 including accrued interest. Attorney Mayne is credited for advancing the case to a successful conclusion as the bereaved mother, Mrs. Gallion, lives with her son Robert in Dickinson County.
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Hanotort Healater
Attortis
Cait
Tiat Gott
Messrs. Mayrie and
Cart. & Parker
Supreme Court
Gultion
Mayne
Accident near Johny Pubver's Bridge Injures Matern Couple
A bad accident occurred as Mr. and Mrs. Mike Matern drove home from Mike Manager's. Their car went off the bridge railing after a collision, throwing Mrs. Matern into a ditch ten feet deep with a broken collarbone and other injuries. Mr. Matern suffered a severe head wound. a doctor remained with them overnight as both were listed in critical condition.
Table Talk “Pablo Watch” February opens with west life
Domestic Life in the Philippines by Katherine Brainerd Barbar offers practical home life insights for American women. The issue highlights table decoration plants, a St Valentine festival, and upstairs downstair and lady’s chamber tips. The Housekeepers’ Inquiry Department offers practical instruction and dish prep guidance. Free sample copies available from Table Talk Publishing Co. Philadelphia.
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Pablo
Philippines
Ketherin Brainerd Barbar
Table Talk Publishing Co
Phila
Land of Fruits and Fib ers travel ad promises short line route
Travel notice touts Southern California as ideal winter haven and promotes the Town Central Short Line with Pullman tourist cars to Los Angeles. It lists stops Minneapolis to Albia and packs in promotional wording about Santa Fe Route connections from Kansas City. The misspelled copy hints at advertising matter requesting coupons and mail orders.
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California
Town Central
New
Pullman
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Mason City
Marshalltown
Grinnell
Oskaloosa
Albia
Santa Fe
Kansas
City
Los Angeles
San
Pure Ignorance on Barns and Sheds Costs
An editorial fragment mocks unaware readers who avoid building better barns hog houses and sheds due to ignorance of material costs. The piece urges readers to see the true expense and implies no investment is required to learn it.
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Ageton
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Stark & Haggard
Eeee Ieee
Eeee
Eee
Republican and Register
Inter Ocean
Times
Spiris Lake
Gold Road
Lin W
Beacon
Gust Eyre
Sehen
Shaw
Bercon
Dolliver
Merchant's Club of
Chicago
Uncle Sam
Wolliver
Lowa
Buller
Tugel
Ladysmith
Kimberly
Valentine
T, C. Harbaugh
Institute
Hutchings
Ste Oegord
J. H. Fipper
John Wellpudoriss
John Kerr
O. Inglesbee
John Downs
Wenger Taal Tfurbose
Ca. W
Prof
O. Les
Prin Tilts
Attabiarieles
Woodward
Wanda
Myers
Ewen City Herald
Algona Courier
Ell Perkins
Bro
Hinehon
Carta
Chase & Sanborn
Walker Bros
Algo
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