Iowa General Election Proclamation 1902 Offices and Districts
Governor Cummins proclaims the November 4 1902 general election for state offices including Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General and Supreme Court Clerk and Reporter. It outlines vacancies and appointments for the Supreme Court and Railroad Commissioner and lists congressional senatorial and judicial districts with seats to be filled.
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Albert B. Cummins
State of
Iowa
Nereby
A. D
Supreme Court
Scott M. Ladd
Chas. M. Waterman
Cha
A.D
Con
Congress
Conco
Cono
Fifth
Sixth
Seventh Congressional District
Eighth
Ninth
Tenth Congressional District
Eleventh
State OF Iowa
Strory County
Board of Supervisors
Nevada
Story County
Proclamations on Judicial Vacancies in Iowa Districts
Iowa officials publish sheriff and election notices filling vacancies in Ninth Polk and Eleventh judicial districts due to deaths resignations. Governor-appointed temporary holders named for McVey McHenry Dyer. Story County election details for 1902 general election provided. article closes with note on transplanted trees remaining dormant after spring transplanting and why.
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Jasper
Keokuk
Mahaska
Poweshiek
Washington
Clinton
Jackson
Muscatine
Scott
Iowa
Johnson
Polk
Blackhawk
Buchanan
Delaware
Grundy
Boone, Franklin, Wiamilton
Hardin, Story, Webster
Wright
Bremer
Butler
Cerro Gordo
Floyd, Hancock, Mitchell
Winnebago
Worth
O. H. Kelley
Cedar, Jones and Linn
Dubuque
Des Moines
Henry and
Louisa
James D. Smyth
Appanoose
Davis
Jefferson
Lucas
Monroe
van Buren
Wapello
Thomas M. Fee
O. W. Vermillion
Ninth Judicial District
W. F. Conrad
Alfred H. McVey
Charles A. Bishop
William H. McHenry
Eleventh Judicial District
Boone
Franklin
Hamilton
Hardin
Webster
Williams
Kenyon
Geo. W. Dyer
Wuereer
Notice on return of galvanized pails after Monday fire
Parties in possession of galvanized pails used in fighting Monday's fire are requested to return same to White's hardware promptly. Nice mince meat in bulk at T. J. Mutter & Son. Seven big scenes For Her Sake.
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T. J. Mutter & Son
Kodol praised for curing indigestion claims
Mrs. Cranfill of Troy I T reports long standing indigestion and dyspepsia cured after using four bottles of Kodol. Ad claims the product digests what you eat after meals and improves digestion, cleansing the stomach and enriching the blood. Judisch Bros.
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Mrs. Cranfill
Troy I. T
Judisch Bros
Rocky Mountain L. M. Boss Wife Tribute
A poetic tribute extols a beloved wife as radiant, wondrous and angelic, praising her beauty and grace in heartfelt language. The author portrays the spouse as a treasured gem and perfect partner in life.
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Earth
Rocky Mountain
L. M. Boss
Hard Luck Tale Ends With Pocketbook Swap
A dapper young man from Rye visits Newark and asks a stranger for two dollars after misplacing his pocketbook during a clothing change. The tale seems unlikely until the man discovers he himself left his pocketbook in the other trousers, confirming the sting of a staged beggar story.
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Rye
Newark
Jove
New York Times
The Advance In Paper Making Through History
The article traces early paper making from Usman Stromer in Germany to Europe. It notes paper was rare in Stromer’s era and sourced from Italy and Spain, with Fabriano mills and San Felipe Valencia centers shaping northern European supply. It credits Arab traders and Chinese prisoners for the spread of papermaking from Samarcand back to Europe.
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Usman Stromer
Germany
Stromer
Europe
Italy
Spain
Fabriano
San Felipe
Valencia
Samarcand
Snake Charm Cures Poisoned Bite in India Tale
A dying man bitten by a venomous snake is saved by a mob using a cowrie shell on string and incantations. The shell spins, the snake returns with the shell on its neck, and the mob orders it to touch the wound for ten minutes. The man rapidly recovers.
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India
Narrow seas bound Britain and Ireland in narrow waters
The article notes that waters around the British Isles are compact. The English Channel between Portland Bill and St Malo is 140 miles wide at its greatest span and narrows near Dover. The distance to Ireland is small with Tor Head just twelve miles from Mull of Kintyre and between Carnsore Point and St Davids Head the least breadth is forty seven miles.
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British Isles
English Channel
Portland Bill
St. Malo
Strait of Dover
Great Britain
Ireland
Tor Head
Carntire
Carnsore Point
St. David's Head
Wales
Well Guarded Office Clock Remark
A New York World quote notes a clerk watchfully guarding office clocks. The remark highlights how every employee keeps one eye on the timepiece to prevent theft.
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New York World
Limited Experience The Widow Exchange Dialog
The exchange reveals a character more of a novice in warfare, admitting limited experience while the Major notes his bachelor status. The playful banter underscores contrasting roles and hints at evolving military or personal journeys.
The Voice of Experience Dialogue
The brief dialogue depicts a man seeking an ideal housekeeper and a partner who is practical. The exchange contrasts romantic sentiment with pragmatic domestic expectations, highlighting social norms about marriage roles.
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Singleton
Chicago News
Worldly Wisdom in a Father-Son Exchange
A humorous exchange from Puck contrasts parental advice on choosing a wife with a witty jab about appearances. The father warns against judging by looks while the son quips that attractive women often lack money.
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Puck
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