Debates Over Railroad Free Passes Stir Legislature
The legislature probes motives behind passes for railroad officials and judges. Aldrich’s proposed inquiry draws hostile critique about aims to deflect from the railroad pass issue. Grant pension bill passes senate 3 to 1, prompting broad support. editorial remarks note public gratitude and warn against corruption. Other items reference ex Senator Sargent’s nomination as Germany envoy and cabinet implications.
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Legislatire
Senaloy Aldvich
Rattvonds
Creo
Legistiure
Sinte Ollicury
Iy Netiy
Aldrich
Senate
Wtilers
Mevil Déndherdwi
Custons
Aldeich
Tirad
A. Aldrichlis
Muuralit
Mia
Geo. Ven
Curtis
Mitre
Muvants Ab
Gen. Grant
Ugo
Gen
Grant
Pronger Press
Priday
Arufat
Bargent
Germany
Kirkwood
Sargent
Lowa
Rosecoe Conkling Nomination for Associate Justice
The president nominated Rosecoe Conkling for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court to replace the retired Justice Hunt. The piece notes Conkling’s humiliation and suggests he would accept the post if continued, contrasting past offers and public opinion reverting from admiration to sharp disapproval.
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Rosecoa Conkling
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Hunt
Conkling
Mewar
Supreme Court
General Grant
United Sates
Troscau
Steuto
Senate
Open Grange meeting delights Fenton Grange guests
County correspondent reports on a February 1882 Fenton Grange gathering with social hours, large feast, and lively music. James Watson led a notable performance with Yankee Doodle and Fisher's Hornpipe, while attendees praised the event and cheered the Grange spirit.
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Hixvon
Hoitor
Fenton Grange
Lani
Funton
Nealing
Jas. Watson
Fenton Lodge Prospers Amid Autumn Hope and Growth
The reporter visits Fenton Lodge No. 1.0 G.T. in the evening and notes a brisk revival. Once described as a corpse in need of burial the lodge is now living and vigorous, pushing temperance work with seven new applications and over fifty members. The lodge invites Algona members to visit and learn, hoping for continued growth and prosperity.
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Fenton Lodge
G.T
Niy
Algona
Penton Jodge
Fryrow
Local Notes From Luverne Town February 20 1882
Luverne reports muddy streets and scarce tents while business shifts as Jay Connors sells a farm four miles out to Mr Murray for seven dollars per acre. A Lyceum event, Sunday school, and dances stir town activity. new rooms above Whitman depot to be added. local merchants expand stocks and hires. railroad schedules and freight/passage rates listed for Chicago Northwestern and Minneapolis and St Louis lines.
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Luverne
Hatter
Godfrey
Vernon
Luximer's
McNally
Cedar Malls
BEC
Jay John Connors
Murray
Frendiana
Lyceum
Tulday
Cours
Preston
Llackaniitlis
Iin
Wart
Whitman Depot
Andy McLunie
Fisher
Lee
Chicago & Norshwestern
Minneapolis & BY. Louis
Community Notes on Local Business and School Affairs
The article records stagnant grain and cattle shipping, merchants Bacon Chandler & Wetherbee and F M Butts expanding stores, Lawson expanding quarters, and Golus repairing the station. It also notes telegraphy students receiving a “grand bounce,” an upcoming science lecture by Mr Ward, and recoveries and rentals in the community including J W Hopkins, Corey renting Basford farm, and Price renting Wellejupiter.
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Muland
Bacon, Chandler & Wetherbee
Forest City
Britt and Corwith
F. M. Butts
Lis
Ward
J. W. Hopkins
Mr. Corey
Local notices and community updates from county town
Friends from US visit Mr Waite family. Local groups express interest in Goldwater movement and plan a well on promises. Lodge meetings discuss greetings and love of money, five new members added. Various incidents noted: a shooting, a doctor’s verdict, and a saloon dispute. Mrs Shutterty bears a ten pound boy. Upcoming railroad stocks project and school gatherings reported.
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Waite
Tomphie
Sranspice
Bhatty & Press
Wollery
Utinata
Dopald
Lewis
Osc
Carputtier
Tere
Ile
Carpenter
Young Curtis
Curtis
News Prom Bancroft Proceeds Despite Bad Weather
A Bancroft Lyceum program drew good attendance despite poor weather. The event featured music by a choir, declamation by R. M. Richmond, and readings by several locals. Visitors including Charley Pavner and others praised the town school and its growing student body.
Auction Notice for Cattle and Straw Sale in Cresco Township
The undersigned will sell at public auction at his Cresco township property on March 7 at 1 pm. Nine cows, twelve three year old heifers, calves, four yearling steers, and a thin mix of stock. Terms include eight months time at four percent per perch with wood approved security and five percent off for cash. Also seeking two thousand tons of flax straw at Algona Tow Mill, with price 83.50 per ton, and 2nd 34 for rot/green straw. cash incentives noted.
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Algona
Ujelt
Monsa & Bon
Cresco Township
Camnyeneliy
Ino. Groedens
D. A. Haggard
Auciioncer
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Vaughn
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West & Nom Promisions
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