Fayette County Republicans Back Jamison for Senator
The Fayette County Republican platform endorsed in West Union on July 29, 1880 supports Geo W Jamison for the next Senator, citing Fayette’s claim to the seat and urging delegation support at the upcoming Sen atorial convention. Arlington News notes Charley Culver’s candidacy for sheriff, highlighting his Arlington ties and experience as city marshal of Oelwein.
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West Union
Fayette County
J. H. Trewin
Allamakee
Fayette
Geo. W. Jamison
Arlington News
L. Culver
Charley Culver
Oclwein
Arlington
Culver
Oelwein
Northeastern Iowa Last Week Highlights
A roundup of Iowa incidents reports from Larrabée on the Philippines to Elkader crimes. Notable items include a fatal trampling in Castalia, a Des Moines matricide attempt, a Lake Okoboji death, a grandmotherly wife’s burial at Independence, and a panoply of accidents, arrests, and bank development news across Oelwein Man chester and surrounding towns.
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Larrabée
Philippines
Elkader
George W. Bemis
Lake Okoboji
Independence, In
Elkader Fish Way Debate Prompts Action
The Argo notes reader concern over a fish-way at Eliader dam after spring ice damage. It urges owners to install a fish-way now and suggests contacting Fish Commissioner Delevan to prompt owners toward immediate action, citing independence mill owners already installing one without legal delay.
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Argo
Paige
Eliader
Delevan
Independence
Westgate Herald backs J. W. Dwyer for supervisor
The Westgate Herald endorses J. W. Dwyer of Wasteute as Democratic supervisor candidate. It argues neighbors know him, praises his capability, support base, and asserts the local area will back him, predicting his strong chances and poised victory.
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Westgate Herald
J. W. Dwyer
the Herald
Pleasant Street Grading to Improve Drainage in Elgin
Surveyor Little will grade Pleasant Street and Clermont Street to ensure perfect drainage and remove the abrupt hill at Pleasant Street's west end. The work will improve appearance and is hoped to continue across the town.
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Pleasant Street
Clermont Street
Elgin
Mentor praises Culver for Fayette County sheriff bid
The Arlington Mentor endorses Charles L. Culver of Oelwein for Fayette Co. sheriff praising his county roots and crime fighting record. The Decorah Republican notes Manchester Press installing a new simplex type setting machine, first in a country office, and watchers will monitor the experiment.
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Decorah Republican
Manchester Press
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Postville Review
James Rice
Mason City
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Archie Hunnell
Des Moines
Hunnel
Milo D. Basgett
Fidelity Insurance Co
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Front Street
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E. E. Overfield
John Ferguson
Elma
South Oslwein
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Geo. Wikol
Manchester
Daniel Hayek
Charles L
Fayette Co
Chas, Culver
Delis
Helis
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Ehrlich & Lawrence, Proprietors
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Clermont, Iowa
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