Rome Club Offers Clibbing Propositions and Political Notes
A jumble of notices covers proposed county treasurer book-keeping commissions, governor appointments, and a debate over what Jesus would do in running a daily paper. It notes James S. Clarkson’s senate canvass, Harvey Ingham denying an insult to Emmetsburg, and local editors’ wartime and political stances plus a clerical critique of British South Africa coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome Club
Republican and Register
Inter Ocean
Marshalltown Times-Republican
W. L. Eaton
Sheldon
Topeka
Jesus
Harvey Ingham
Emmetsburg
Kossuth
South Africa
Estherville
Continent Seating and Colonial Governance Debate
The piece weighs imperial population shifts and Boer governance, arguing Africans face marginalization while European settlers dominate. It questions the reliability of colonial rule amid rising populations and the influence of Rhodes. A Supreme Court ruling on saloon petitions before a new code threatens to close many saloons across forty four counties.
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Supreme Court
Goebel Shot in Frankfort by Unknown Assailant
Senator Goebel of Kentucky, the Democratic claimant to the governorship held by Governor Taylor, was shot yesterday from a second story window in Frankfort by an unknown man. He is believed to recover as great excitement prevails across the state.
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Goebel
Kentucky
Taylor
Frankfort
Naval
Big Dolz
West Bend Journal
Algona
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Dr. Bachman
Alberson
Washington
Henry
Mt. Pleasant
Emmert
Casa
Shelby
Harlan and
Atlantis
Townsend
Marlon-Monroe Disstrict
Albia
Knoxvfile
Titus
Wapello
Columbus Junction
Review of Reviews praised as best monthly for current events
The Review of Reviews, edited by Dr. Shaw of Iowa, is hailed as the best monthly for home and world news, offering a liberal education versus daily papers. It compares favorably to other magazines, with Scribner’s and Century singled out, while noting many dollar-monthlies are cheaply produced. The piece also comments on religious weeklies and the Outlook’s prominent place among editors and liberal theology.
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Review of Reviews
United States
Shaw
Iowa
Iowa ‘College
McClure’s
Scribner’s
Century
The
Independent
Christian Work
New York Christian Advocate
Buckley
Jand
Outlook
Lyman Abbott
Can Afford The Normals Spirit Lake Beacon Editorial
The state can support more normal schools to raise teacher quality. Cedar Falls’ normal school improves state teaching but serves mainly twenty to thirty counties. Strong emphasis on high rank teachers for public schools, while praising the university and agricultural college, urges broader normal training for uplifting children through common schools.
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Spirit Lake Beacon
Whseacon
Towa
Atute Normal
Cedar Falls
Agricultural College
Dog fight and elopement swirl through small town
A tumultuous town scene centers on a dog fight between a big bulldog and a smaller dog, watched by many as news editor notes a rumored elopement and a single dollar bet. Locals defend the little dog’s courage, while the crowd’s enthusiasm mirrors a presidential election fever.
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Liter State Railtag
Elopament
Saloons and normal schools clash across Iowa
The Carroll Herald argues towns with saloons resist five mile limit for institutions, while ALGONA REPUBLICAN backs excluding new schools from saloon towns. The Sun agrees with both views. West Bend Journal notes multiple senators push for dormitory or normal schools and cites scattered candidacy rivalries and crowded Oddar Falls district.
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Carroll Herald
Iowa City
The
Herald
Algona Republican
General Assembly
Sun
Elmore Eye Praises Frank Slagle for Iowa School Leadership
The new Kossuth County superintendent Frank Slagle visits nearby schools this week. He opposes vertical writing, a stance that earns him support. The writer, acquainted with Slagle for years, calls him a leading Iowa educator and predicts a successful superintendent career.
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Elmore Eye
Frank Slagle
Kossuth County
Slagle
Iowa
Palo Alto's Big Ditch Dig Let to John Dooley
Emmetsburg Tribune reports the contract to dig a six mile ditch through Independence township was awarded to John Dooley. The project involves removing about 75 000 yards of dirt with varied cross sections and depths up to 11 feet, reclaiming several thousand acres. The county will fund the work and recover costs via land assessments. Dooley is negotiating for equipment.
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Emmetsburg Tribune
Independence Township
Board of Supervisors
John Dooley
Dooley
Mangled Mail Prompts Mystery Letter About Music Store Ad
A man rushes to the post office demanding the superintendent see Negard about a delicate handwritten letter from a music house. The note chides someone for not procuring goods and hints at a mandolin seen as a Christmas gift. The exchange seems to treat the letter as an advertisement from a music company.
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Negard
Nagard
Ingleed
Abe
Court Briefs and Actions From Bancroft and Des Moines
Attorney McMahon argued in Bancroft before Justice Austin over a case involving the Ghaquattes and possession of a farm from R. M. Richmond with grain damage claimed at 898. In Des Moines, Richmond, Clarke, Sullivan and Swetting argued supreme court cases including Plumley vs Nicoulin over plastering work on a residence, with decision anticipated at May term. other matters included Townsend vs Studer and Connors against the Chicago and North Western Railway.
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McMahon
Bancroft
Geo
E. Clarke
J. W. Sullivan
E. Y. Swetting
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Townsend
Studer
J. By “Ryan
Connors
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Grain-O health drink touted as coffee substitute
An old advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nourishing grain based drink to replace coffee. It claims to aid digestion and strengthen nerves, suitable for children and adults, priced about 44 cents per package.
Strange sights and coffee brands in the era market
A narrator muses on how strangers adapt to odd sights including ugly hansom automobiles and the public's taste for health concerns. The piece extols Chase & Sanborn Seal Brand Java and Mocha as the finest coffee, praised for its flavor, parchment wrapping, and careful selection and repacking, claimed to offer healthful enjoyment.
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Chase & Sanborn
Aia i
Judge Wade to Lecture in Algona for Library Benefit
Judge M J Wade of Iowa City will give a free lecture in Algona on The Law of the Land at the opera house Friday evening. The event, organized by the Algona Free Public Library with payment and heating provided by local supporters, aims to promote law and civic loyalty.
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Jowa City
Algona
Beneft of Public Library
Algona Free
J. W. Sullivan
Iowa City
Opera House
Call
Centerville
M. J. Wade
Iowa’ City
Methodist Church
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Proves Popular at Pierson Store
Manager Martin reports a strong run on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the Pierson store with five bottles sold to a single customer. The remedy is praised for quick relief from coughs and grippe symptoms, easing sore throat and lunge. Neal up the throat and lungs. Satisfied customers note prompt action and growing sales. Sold by R. R. Ey, ae.
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Martin
Pierson
Chamberlain
Chicago
Telly Galumet
R.rey
Dressmaking and sewing at Thorington and McGregor corner
Dressmaking and general sewing offered at the Curtiss sis t corner of Thorington and McGregor. Residents can learn practical sewing skills and finish garments with guidance from experienced staff.
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Curtiss -Sist Corner Thorington and
McGregor Ats
Fragmented OCR Text Teases Hidden Names and Phrases
The readable parts show scattered letters and fragments such as names and terms. The text lacks coherent sentences or clear events, making it impossible to identify a person, place, or incident to summarize into a proper news item.
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Senate
James S. Clarkson
Algona Aeruptican
Esthervittle Vindicator
Philippines
Dolliver
Tanth
Bro
Ingham
Dearie
Buller
Splenkop
Ladysmith
Tupela
Gord Roberts
Yorktown
England
Napoleon
Anta
Rhodes
Portal
Publia
Straller
Swea
Odwles
28Th General Assembly
Beacon
National House of Representitives
Sac
Campity
Correctionville
Landa
Sioux Valley News
Moville
Sac City
Lake City
Sioux City
Seareata
Emmetsberg
Oddar] Falls
Reali Izqg
Frank
Palo Alto's Big Ditch
Farmer's Institute
the Durdall
O. B. Durdall
Wade
Eagall
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