Dobson to retire as Iowa Secretary of State
Longtime official Dobson declines renomination citing age and plans for a new business. The piece notes his two terms, the salary of twenty two hundred dollars per year, and mixed views among peers about his departure. It also touches on political dynamics in Greene County and comments on census and tax issues.
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Dobson
John Herriott
Geo. L. Dobson
Iowa
Pocahontas
Rock Island
James Rush Lincoln
Iowa State College
Ames
Des Moines News
Lincoln
Vicksburg
Des Moines
Gen
National Guard
A Woman's Aural Peril and Cure by Electric Bitters
Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced yellow jaundice stomach trouble and gall stones until Electric Bitters cured her. The tonic is praised as a wonderful stomach liver and kidney remedy curing dyspepsia and loss of appetite. Sold by Tilden Loughran and Kooser & Co with a 50 cent guarantee.
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I. B. Hunt
Lime Ridge
Wis
Tilden & Loughran
Shepherds publish firm forms to run country printing scheme
Brother L. R. Shepherd of the Maxwell Tribune is linked to a “get rich quick” plan as articles of incorporation are filed with the secretary of state for the L. R. Shepherd Publishing Co. Maxwell L. R. Shepherd and J. M. King as incorporators with capital of 10 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Shepherd
Maxwell Tribune
L. R. Shepherd Publishing Co
Maxwell
J. M. King
Is it hot enough for you asks Nevada Watchman
The Nevada Watchman notes with humorous tone that Bro Ballou of the Watchman made a quip on a frigid damp spring day, praising his fellow Iowa press humorist. The piece highlights the coldest, dampest day yet of the season and the editor’s sharp wit.
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Nevada Watchman
Iowa Press
Bro. Ballou
the Watchman
Boone school feud ends as Miller fights for principal post
Tue Miller and anti-Miller factions clash in Boone's schools with an injunction barring Miller from being hired as principal at 1800 dollars yearly. They cite March electors against Miller’s directors and majority rule on public funds. The protracted dispute likely ends Miller’s tenure as superintendent.
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Tue Miller
Boone
Miller
Boone City
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W. A. Wyckoff
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Arty Ward
J. B. Kooser & Co
Family Bibles
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Judisch Bros
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