Gold in Iowa and Decorah mills reach Cape Town
The piece notes Iowa gold output at an estimated $1,000 for 1896 per U S Mint director and mocks rumors about gold mining. It then lauds Decorah Windmill Co for shipping another batch of mills to Cape Town, South Africa, predicting the firm will soon supply all water in the region.
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Iowa
U.S. Mint
Llauwkeyo
Decorah Windmill Co
Cape Town
South Africa
Decorah
Africa
Decorah Journal
Smith Brothers Evangelists Stage Street Concert at Maaynard
The Westgate Herald reports two evangelical brothers gave a street concert from their gospel wagon in Maaynard. The Smiths and their families sang several hymns to promote their union meetings, which began a week ago Sunday.
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New Westgate Herald
Mlgin
Smith
Maaynard
Maynard
Do We Or Do We Not Annex Tawaui
A discussion contrasts annexation of Tawaui with maintaining distant control. The article notes general agreement on U S interest in the island and explores whether direct territorial annexation is needed or if indirect influence suffices. It argues U S policy favors contiguous or essential territorial acquisitions and prefers avoiding European acquisition.
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Tawaui
United States
Dawaii
Westgate Herald No 13 Poised for Fayette County Readers
A note from Westgate Herald editors Homer P. Branch and Sopha A Beanch discusses the 13th weekly issue in Fayette county. They joke on superstition around number 13 and poke light fun at Homer P. Branch’s poet persona while wishing the enterprise success in the small town publication.
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Westgate Herald
Homer P. Branch
Sopha
Fayette County
Homer
Westata
Going to Pittsburg on a Bicycle
Joe Hobson and Charlie Boessel set out early Monday for Pittsburg Pa and points east planning about sixteen days travel from West Union covering eight hundred miles to Dubuque first day eight miles then Chicago for a day or two before continuing. They expect to pass through Buffalo Niagara Falls New York and back in September if plans hold. Both riders are skilled and expect to average seventy five to one hundred miles daily on good roads with a racing Columbia cited as the wheel of all wheels by doo who notes a 123 mile twelve hour ride as proof.
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Joe Hobson
Charlie Boessel
Pittsburg
West Union
Dubuque
Chicago
Buffalo
Niagara
New York
Doo
Argo
Mystery Solved in West Union District Court Session
Citizens of Elgin appeared before the District Court Grand Jury session at West Union amid anxious expectations of uncovering a crime or incitement connected to the Pleasant Valley township realignment toward Clayton county government.
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Elgin
District Court
West Union
Caw
Pleasant Valley Township
Clayton County
Fidelity Insurance Company Earns Proud Des Moines Endorsement
Des Moines Record endorses Fidelity Insurance Company a young state firm with capital of 1000000? It operates only in Iowa growing steadily. Officers include President John Cooper Vice President D D Plaming Secretary A Meare and counselor N E Coffin. Hans Keiser, joint agent, cites liberal policies and prompt loss payments boosting local trust.
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The
Fidelity Insurance Company
Town Loan and Track Company
Des Moines
Fidelity
Commonwealth
John Cooper
D. D. Plaming
A. Meare
Wright
NE. Coffiin
Iowa
Hans Keiser
Keiser
School Vacation Specials Route to Major Cities
Vacation offer promotes trips to Toronto, Niagara, Montreal, Boston with low rates. Full details available from Cedar Rapids agency or J Morton Gi p T A Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Toronto
Niag
Montreal
Boston
Harps
B.C. St
Hardware dealer undercuts rivals with 20 to 60 percent cuts
A local hardware dealer declares plans to sell all goods 20 to 60 percent cheaper than competitors. The seller explains the strategy stems from not wanting to rob patrons who trade with him and from earning an honest profit that benefits friends and customers.
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IL. Thoma
Elgin,owa
Diehl Bros
Bank of West
Telephone
Siowa
Elgin Roller Mills
Graham
L. YY
Grand Jury
Tom
Misery Loves Company
Grand
Ely
Hardware Merchant
George Neuenschwander
Bed Rock
Him
Hans Keisiser
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