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Newspaper
Daily Liberal
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1881
Page
3
Liberal Job Printing Office announces restocked types and materials for high quality work at city-competitive prices. With new material and expert workmen they invite trial, specimens, and estimates. Call Leidy and Phippen.
The piece surveys political maneuvers in Woodbury and Webster City including mentions of John Herron, the Sentinel's past labeling, a ninth district editorial meeting on October 20, and Horatio Pitcher’s nomination. It notes party tensions, potential sheriffs’ race, and plans for the county convention amid warded “ring” fears along with local business notes and everyday happenings.
A Wednesday session from 1881 explains how Normal Institutes grew from Teachers' Institutes, stressing extended work over short courses. The piece praises attendance, outlines topics like arithmetic, history, geography, grammar, and physiology taught by Prof. Wernli and Prof. Rogers, and notes the attendance over fifty with more expected. It urges teachers to attend regularly, apply methods, and prepare for future official visits from Mr. von Coelln.
The Rev. D. W. James reports an incident where Brother I. T. Gilbert tried to buy cattle from Mr. Robertson on the Sabbath after a long dispute over selling. Robertson refused and Gilbert rode away angry, later conducting services at a schoolhouse. A Republican letter suggests a ticket with Herron Haerling Guthrie or McLain could win, urging Republicans to endorse it at the county convention to oppose Hopking Buck.
Public notices reveal declarations by D. Papmore and C. L. v. Bere. Papmore seeks county auditor pending Republican convention decision. Liseran announces sheriff candidacy with pledge to support the winner if not nominated.
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