Local notes mix politics and humor in county column
In Fayatte and surrounding towns, editorials discuss pro and anti saloon sentiment, a talk on Prohibition by Clint J. W. Trig of Oelwein, and local anecdotes. Wilkes Williams reports quarry activity. a sheriff confrontation with J. A. Van Slyke near Cresco almost ends in gunfire while Lyla Stewart's father Captain Stewart contemplates his army resignation and return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint J. “W. Trig
Oelwein
Fayatte
Saldon
Anti- Saloon League
A. C. Campbell
Howard County
J. A. van Slyke
Cresco
Hst
van Slyke
Campbell
Lyla Stewart
Waukon
A. &. Stewart
Saya
Cuba
Intermarriage and race mixing in historical debate
A fragment discusses racial mixing, intermarriage, and inferiority theories across peoples, referencing Armenians, Turks, Mongolians, Candsiiin, and Ethiopians. It questions government structure, colonial rule, and the feasibility of American control of distant islands, noting immigration and grant dynamics. The text uses charged terms and portrays xenophobic views of multiple races and nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadixu
Congress
Republi
America
Frank Etter Organizes Yeomen Homestead at Elkader
Frank Etter arrived in Elkader to organize the Brotherhood of American Yeomen. An Eskader Homestead No. 289 was instituted April 19 with 22 members under Deputy Wood of Arlington. Officers elected include Witt, Griffith, Barthel, Wilke, Hill, Foster, Cook, Bishop, Bohmidt and Prouty as Reliever. The article notes rapid growth and the society’s fraternal and insurance aims with reserve funding to prevent burdensome assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank. Etter
Brotherhood of Antorivan Yeomei Fraternal and Insurance Society
Elkader
Register
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Wood
Arlington
Etter
Elgin
Eskader Homestead
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Ik. J. Stobhir
Elgin, Iowa
Capper & Shaffer, Elgin, “Towa
Samoa
Rhein. Wn
Wilkes Williams
Charles City
Poutville Review
Hsking
Josie
Bla
Jesty
Elkider Register
Graham
Ehrlich & Lawrence, Proprietors
Frank Etter
Crimp
American Staal and Wire Company
Ely
Small ‘Commission
West Uni
Grou
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