Philippine Letters From the 34th U S V Soldier
A family member of Company I, 34th U S V, writes of nightly fighting in the Philippines. He describes insurgent ambushes near their post, a July Fourth attack with 700 insurgents, and casualties including twelve Americans. He notes sleep deprivation, constant vigilance, long marches, and misperceptions at home about the war's end. The letter laments McKinley’s election outcomes and mentions the approaching rice harvest and native workers harvesting in fields.
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United States
McKinley
War continues in the Philippines and press schooling
A Cresco family letter from a soldier in the Philippines aligns with island reports. The Outlook critic flags an army claim that the war was over. Judge Dewey voids the Titus amendment. case headed to the supreme court. Bancroft Register editor weighs holiday journalism threats and subscriber pressure in a debate on legitimate reporting.
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J. WiCuards
Cresco
Philippines
Dewey
Washington District Court
Titus
Supreme Court
Waterloo Reporter Shows Growth in New Year Edition
The Waterloo Reporter, described as a handsome publication, demonstrates town growth and improvement. It is praised as an enterprising newspaper and a valued local institution amid a New Year edition showcase.
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Waterloo Reporter
Reporter
Waterloo
Delevan's Warden Term Ends as Succession Talks Begin
State fish and game warden Delevan will see his term end in March 93 and the question of his successor is already up for settlement. Delevan has made the office eminently useful to the people.
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Michigan
Delevan
Délavan reapointment and rail consolidation talk
The New York Tribune urges Délavan’s appointment while noting haste leads to mistakes. Lord Roberts’ leadership in the South African war is praised though Boer generals gain real honors. Rumors of Milwaukee’s system lease to Great Northern and Northern Pacific under James J. Hill spark interest amid consolidation talk. Residents may regret, yet opinions could change as Erie access grows from ocean to ocean.
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Lord Roberts
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
James’ J. Hill
Milwaukee Territory
Erie
Ocean
Stoddard family planned move to Algona next week
Renwick residents note Stoddard and kin will likely relocate early next week. F I weighs continuing in real estate after departure, marking a shift as Renwick braces for a new era. Local ties shown by Hartzell siblings visiting from Coosa Rapida and Algona, and by Shaeffars moving to Lone Rock for Bil Shaeffar’s blacksmith trade.
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Renwick
Stoddard
Algona
F.I
City Herald
Vance Hartzell
Cooa Rapida
Albert
Fred Hart Vall
Algone
Sioux City
Morningside College
Burt Monitor
Shaeffar
Lone Rock
Bil
Shaeffers
Garner fire ruins shops and bank in three story block
The Syndicate block at Garner burned Friday night, destroying the black, Fair store, Baas and McMahon drug store, and the First National Bank. Losses reach 360,000 with insurance only partly covering. One resident, B. Egbert, lost his home contents. Only a large law library and Ripley abstract books survived. The cause is suspected defective furnace. Nearby Spencer Opera House opened last week with a 246,000 cost and 800 seating. opening night netted 1,500. Eugene Secor of Forest Cu y endorses trees for shade including olive, laurel leaf willow, oak, linden, walnut, and others.
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Black
Garner
Fair
Baas & McMahon
Flrst National Bank
B. Egbert
Wis
H. N. Boardman
Eugene Secor
Forest Cuy
Union Mutual Insurance Company of Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg residents can take pride in the Union Mutual Insurance Company of Emmetsburg which began March 4 1897 and now carries 82110.98 in net risks. It shows $643,506 net gain to business in the year with $440,569 in losses paid. In 1897 it wrote 70 percent of Black companies rates, 1898 67 percent, 1899 60 to 85 percent. All losses were adjusted promptly with none in litigation or unpaid. The company now does business in 500 cities and towns, under efficient supervision of its secretary.
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Emmetsburg
Metaburg
Union Mutual Insurance Company of
Sluce Ia
Eas Io
Union
Mel Ie
Iocima
Letters of Travel By Crate A Hamilton
Crate A Hamilton narrates a voyage nearing Naples. The party visits St Michael's Island, Ponta Delgada, and Naples, describes gardens, street scenes, and a post office visit, with shipboard games and a captain keeping passengers active. Frequent references to locals, cargo operations, and travel plans to Sagrario and Pompeii.
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Crate A. Hamilton
St. Michael's Island
Ponta Delgada
Konda
Millar
Mia
Joany
Naples
Ovine
Pompeii
Capri
Wwe
A. Hauiron
Near a halted aid project a new effort emerges
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a halted aid initiative near a location, with vague references to improvements and ongoing inquiry. The readable bits mention an “out” and a potential restart of work, but lack clear dates, organizations, or named individuals.
Algona Personal Notes Span Wisconsin to Oklahoma
Garl Vale and Wits return home from Wisconsin visit. Mrs J B Cain of Hamilton Indiana visits friends in Portland township. D A Haggard plans Oklahoma trip if sales allow. Misses Title and Bertha Ootles holiday with Mrs Shore in Des Moines. Charles Jolson and wife move to Fort Dodge for work with an implement company. Will Palmer visits Tush Week as Spencer and attends opening of the opera house. John Erickson, Mason City pharmacist, writes home to Algona. Miss Aims Samson among popular students. C A Tellier and wife travel from Minnesota to visit friends. Mrs Tellier visits Mankato. Jas Taylor leaves for California. Pangburns of Buffalo Center visit, depart by same train. Joshua Lantry, locomotive engineer, visits Algona. travels to Kan-Bus. Large Algona delegation heads to Minnesota on Milwaukee line. Mrs Geo Clarke, Mrs Lulu Clarke McCoy, Miss Nellie Clarke, Miss Louise McCoy go to Minneapolis. McCoy returns to school at Waseca. Wm Cooper and wife of Portland township depart for Hopkinton Oklahoma to stay three months with J W Stott. sisters-in-law Mrs Cooper and Mrs Stott accompany. Cooper says Oklahoma a suitable winter locale.
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Title
Bertha Ootles
Shore
Des Moines
Charles Jolson
Fort Dodge
Johnson
Will Palmer
Spencer
Migs
Samson
Algona City
G. Sam
C. A. Tellier
Minnesota
Mra. Tellier
Ma- Bon City
Jas
Taylor
California
Mra. Pangburno
Buffalo Center
Nellie Q Clarke
Louise McCoy
Wm. Cooper
Portland Township
Hopkinton
Blaine County
Oklahoma
J. W. Stott
Cooper
Mrs Stott
Mrs. Cooper
New Year's Resolutions in Buffalo Chronicle Style
A man in Buffalo states personal resolutions for the century: avoid fakes, pay cash for purchases, and treat others as they wish to be treated. He notes a moral guideline about not kicking a downed man and adds a warning that resolutions may change without notice.
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N. B
Jell O The New Dessert Pleases All The Family
Jell O introduces a new dessert praised for broad appeal with four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Available at grocers today for 10 cents a package, inviting households to try the versatile treat.
The Other Shoe Store January sale on shoes
Readable text shows The Other Shoe Store advertising an annual January sale of men's, women's and children's shoes with box calf options and guaranteed quality. Prices listed range around four to eight dollars, with emphasis on boot and winter wear. The garbled source references an association event and ticket details for round trips but is unclear.
Winter Resorts Via the Northwestern Excursion Tickets
Travel offers to many western destinations with daily sales and favorable timetables. Information available through agents. The ad mentions savings and urges readers to buy tickets and plan trips.
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Jine
San
Britt Bailey Lays Down Law In Assault Case
The Britt Tribune reports on a case of assault with intent to commit murder before a justice of the peace, brought by J. P. Friday against Jalié Sorenson. The article recounts conflicting testimonies, with Peter and companions engaging in a heated dispute, a loaded gun described but not used, and a chaotic sequence involving rabbits and a warrant, ending with Sorenson released without further ceremony.
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Britt Tribune
Justice of the Peace
J. P
Jalié Sorenson
The
Tribune
Sorenson
Peter
Warthaw
Jake
Peters
Albert
Jake Sorenson
Ary Sarapaon
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Neighborhood Notes
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Ued
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Mason City
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Ganaen & Converse
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Ha OM
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Wrest
DoWtt
Norton, Lumber and Coal
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Law
Algona, Iowa
Capital City Commercial College
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