West Union Ring Sought County Seat Move Against Oelwein
An analysis claims West Union political faction pressured for a county seat shift to Fayette, using prohibition politics to win rural support while crippling Oelwein finances. The plan allegedly aimed to block the 1907 Mallet petition and deter Osbourn and others from backing Oelwein, with tactics hidden in party lines and public silence by regional papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
West Union
Eco
Oelwein
Wayletta County
Dulwain
Foat
Corter
Fayetts
Waucoma
Arlington
Fayette County
Osbomn
Ajsa
Mulet
Colwein
Mylet
Ring
S Party
Hha
West Union Prohibition Petition Turmoil and City Opera Plans
A fragmented report describes a disputed petition in West Union tied to prohibition, with Republican leaders alleged to have influenced voters and timing. The piece hints at a future continuation on political conditions and outlines plans for an opera house and town improvements for a small community.
Promising Season At Elgin Can Company Factory
The Klin Canning Company under Manager W Nicklaus prepares for the 1899 canning season. The plant will add a 100 horsepower boiler, new copper piping, and several machines. The operation requires extensive hiring, repairs, and organization between now and August and September with expectations of a record pack and strong sales for Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Nicklaus
Klin Canning Company
Eorn
Elgin
Enterprising Elgin Citizens Rally for New Course House
A local appeal asks residents of Elgin to buy stock in the new course house company. It notes several citizens have already invested and urges others to add their names to the growth list. The piece emphasizes community pride and benefits to the town from timely completion and furnishing of the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsin
Sinte A One
Elgin
From the Dark Side and War News Mix in Local Notices
A garbled global bulletin questions wartime motives and liberty while reporting on a Philippine conflict rumor and a Valley Forge reference. Local notes cover a young woman’s suicide near Hawkeye, a public auction near Gunder, and various 1890 notices including debts, grinding services, and a Clermont photographer offering improved artistic portraits with satisfaction guaranteed.
Low fare round trips to New Orleans and Mobile
The 4 C B N Ry offers round trip tickets from Cedar Rapids and nearby points to New Orleans and Mobile at low rates. Sales run February 6 through 13 with tickets valid until February 28. For details contact local agents or J Morton at G F J A Cedar Rapids.
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New Orleans
Mobile
Ala
B.C. HR
N. Ry
J. Morton
Cedar Rapids
Tawa
Saloon Returns Empties and Kegs to Elgin Store
In Elgin Iowa a saloon owner announces cessation of business and requires return of all empty beer cases and kegs. The note directs customers to bring items to Binks's Deny Store for pickup and clarifies service by a surgeon in all cases with a monthly visit to Stein toetsas Vaterinary.
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Eigin
Gnonus Usmen
Elgin
Iowa
Stein
Aetsas Vaterinary
Binks
Deny
John Holverson
August Benson
Becker
L. B. Mattoon
United States
Hited
Europe
Busineta
Now Is The Time To Get Estimates For Home Projects
The passage urges planning and early action for home building or improvements this season. It emphasizes making plans and obtaining figures now, noting that those who prepare first are likeliest to succeed. It invites readers to gather estimates, with urgency to act promptly.
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Elgin Echo
Lester Ainsworth
Coty Sehd
Salow Roe
Payette County
West Union Republican Ring
Putnam Township
Moh
West
Mgr Yello
John
Lown
Nigklaus
Nya
Ryan
Miles Saik
Onele Seamel
Saab
Philippines
Valley Forge
Hawkeye
Nettis Hall
Nettia
Seth
Gunder
Town
Wednessay
Commieueing Ag Boo’etouk & ML
Sears
Clearange
Kandtsen Bros
New York
EL. T. Wuudewa Java
Bly Randall
Mary Randall
LGN Roller Mills
BE. W. Anderson
Clermonts
Kuno
Lumiber
Elias Benson
Smokh Union Belke
Emma Abbott
George Heller
W.H. Finke
Stoehr's Pharmacy
Cardus
Chattanooga-Medicina Co
Chattas Rooga
Tepa
W. J. Addison
Congress
Ton Thos
Updegraff
McGregor
Dudwes
L. EB. Fellows
Alamukes
ALN
Hobson
Payatte
Rtiute Benator
J. H. Trewin
Lansing
J. B Mattoon Recorder
J. K
G. Tirtham
P. Nicklaus
C. Theo Selymid Thos
Knndtaon
Murhanll
Wil
Schnatder Acnools
E. A. Bhoffelbine
Graham
Mise Lehi
Lula Lehman
Prionry
Olivers
Lehinen
Pras
Cath
BR. J. Hae
Scott's
Ad Drugginte al No. An
D.G
Liely
Dr. A
Desart
LJ. Palda Or
Collections Convvancing ET
L. H. Lemke
Bova & Schlupp
B.S. Hadsel
Gundarson & Kavdteon
CO Fothergill
Fedrora Physycian
Ainsworth & Ainsworth
Attorneys AT Law
West Union, Iowa
Geo, Heller's
Toysorial
Ate Raiiea
Lys
Bgren
Freicht
Garry Pissengord
A.m
Bank
High
D. Becker
Yee Carrier
Meiket
Joun Fay
Elgin, Ions
Thane A Ee
Shiloh
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