G W Jamison’s Nomination Turns Fayette County Rift
G W Jamison of Colwein seeks the republican nomination for the legislature in Fayette County. The piece alleges his bid is supported by Bank of West Union figures and the Jamison-Waugh faction, notes past alliances with Whitmore aligned Republicans and Jamison Democrats, and claims a predicted convention victory with heavy blackmailing influence from Oelwein and North County delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamison
Miller
Fayette County
G. W. Jamison
Colwein
Hiself
Uatmi- Haon
Repubifican
Bank of West Union
Ostaein
Tolar Samisen
Thy Barth
Gelvedia
State Bank of West Union
Frank Whitmore
John Jamison
Oelwein
Jamison-Waugh
Whitmore
Republican Party
Schenies
Thas
Carpenter
Jeanison
C. Sturgis
Das
Wright
Whitmore- Jamison
G. D. Darnell
Whitmmore
Darnell
Delvein
Whitmore Sun
Gwdamison
Jamisons
Jamison- Hough
Oelwein Record
John
Cunvass
Oalwein
Ghdenver
Meombur
Tolmadge
Is ‘Uleanest
Min
George Jamison
Sin
Ton Miller
McLain
Ly Che “Korkus
Fragmentary note hints at historical contest and names
A garbled internal snippet mentions a contest, history, and several names such as Lugtnie, Abe, and Leroi alongside vague references to clothes and rooms. The text is incomplete and does not establish a clear event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Larrabee Speech Denounces Philippine War Policy
A Town City address by Gov. Tarrabee portrays the Philippine conflict as unjust. He condemns American expansion and argues hosting the Philippines costs 50 million annually and wastes soldiers' lives, urging withdrawal and a shift to pacific policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy
Larrabes
Towa
Anid
Mr. Larrabee
United States
Gov. Tarrabee
Guing
Town City
Larrabee
Philippines
McKinley
Gazette objects to naming of Larrabee Trinity in polemic
The Gazette rejects the label Gazette Trinity for Larrabee Green and Hancock, arguing the phrase mocks sanctity. It recalls past debates over race and civil rights, noting Governor Larrabee’s stance in 1861 5 supporting equal rights and public recognition of Black and white men alike.
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The
Gazette
Larrabee, Green
West Cuion Gazette
Guy
Larribee
Hubberd
Larratee
Uae
Erlend
Fayette County
Larrabee
Des Moines
Crailroad
Mr. Talmadge
Larrabes
Anna Anderson Saves 5000 Bushels of Wheat
From Lynch Nebraska comes word of a Missouri River flood near Nibury where Charley Anderson’s grain store faced ruin. His daughter Anna led neighbors to move and guard the warehouse saving about 5000 bushels of wheat. only the elevator rye and machinery were lost as floodwaters swept the area.
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Lynch
Neb
Missouri River
Charley Anderson
Nibury
Prain
St. Lois
Anna Anderson
Elin
Anderson
Chicago
Missouri
Miss Anna
U S U Elects New President and Resigns Longtime Leader
The trustees of the U S U meet on the sixth to accept the resignation of Dr Bissell after twenty five years as head. Guy Benton of Texas is elected to succeed him. Bissell’s leadership is praised for elevating the institution’s standing and educating graduates statewide. Benton comes highly recommended and is hoped to continue the school’s strong record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Bissot
Guy Benton
U1. U
Thiskell
Thansas
Biasell
Brissell
J. Hurd
Bissell
Benton
Notice of Delinquent Subscriptions and Appeal for Payment
A local notice urges overdue subscribers to call and pay their balances. It emphasizes the need for funds to cover costs, including resin for fiddles, and asks patrons to respond promptly to support ongoing publication.
Fish and Quail Law Update Read to Haw
A corrected note explains the fish and quail regulations. It states anglers may use two tees with one hook each and outlines gear restrictions. The document sets season dates from January 1 to November 1 for quail and October 1 as a close-season reference, with location name Devonbury mentioned.
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Devonbury
Elgin Town Notice on Cleanups and Poultry Fine
Town notice to Elgin property owners to remove manure and litter from adjacent roads and alleys within a reasonable time. If ignored, the road supervisor will clean and charge the cost to the property, and poultry running at large will be impounded with fines enforced. May 10, 1800. Lesiur Ainsworth and L. B. MATToon, Town Recorder and Mayor.
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Elgin
Lesiur Ainsworth
L. B. Mattoon
Elgin’s Progress and Home Growth In Spring Buzz
Elgin shows steady progress with a new opera house under construction Charley Becker’s block rising and many dwellings expanding Real estate prices have risen about twenty percent since last year Transfers of property since January first 1809 exceed those from 1808 not a boom but rising demand spurred by citizens and business growth in home trade and population
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Igin
Charley Becker
Local notes from Elgin and surrounding towns
Ed Gene Stoehr visited Postville on Wednesday. Byron Allen of Wadena was an Elgin visitor Friday. Al Schori travelled to Oklahoma Tuesday with Id Follatt. Ed Hanson went to McGregor Monday to sell Milwaukee binders. Mrs Ed Klingman returned from Highland visit. T J Copper of Elgin was in the city on business. Dave Jacobian of Marion township greeted friends Friday. Tred Schlupp went to Kansas Tuesday seeking a location. Buttermaker Ford's assistant at the creamery was his brother John Ford. Mrs M C Donn of Burns Colorado arrived in Elgin Monday for a visit. Milo Hassett of Arlington was in Elgin Tuesday greeting friends. Attorney McDonald of Independence was in Elgin Tuesday discussing munions and openings. he appears upbeat.
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Byron Allen
Wadena
Elgin
al Schori
Oklahoma
Id Follatt
Ed Hanson
McGregor
Milwaukee
Ed Klingman
Tred Schlupp
Kansas
Buttermaker Ford
John Ford
M. C. Donn
Burns
Col
Milo Hassett
Arlingtoun
Attorney McDonald
Independence
Elvin
Local notices from Elgin area feature travel and employment updates
George Heller and family leave Elgin for Norfolk Nebraska to establish residence. West Union visitors include Attorney Hancock. Locals Carl Jaquette Leslie Graham Norm Lewis and Baron Blow visit Luther Hazlett. Gilbert Skarshoug plans land purchase in Oklahoma. Palda family visits Cedar Rapids. Others at West Union note rough road conditions. Stoehr leaves Clermont store job to join Knudtson Halverson. M G Webb returns from Chicago hospital. Carl Lehman relocates from Calmar to North Dakota near Manitoba border. Doctor Hadsel consults with Dr Cooney for Mrs Zimmerman. J D Ainsworth visits from Denver and recalls Onawa days. Will Cooley finishes government mail weighing assignment. Frieden Bachgnet ner and John Hertig travel to Burn Kansas to visit relatives and assess investment climate in Tadiuk Territory.
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Attorney Hancock
West Union
Elgin
Carl Jaquette
Leslie Graham
Norm Lewis
Baron Blow
Luther Hazlett
Gilbert Skarshoug
Oklahoma
L. J. Palda
Cedar Rapids
Raflani
Weible
Thoma
Butch Stoehr
H. Schaefers
Clermont
Knudtson & Halverson
M. G. Webb
Milt
Presbyterian Hospital
Chicago
W. A. Gazette
Carl Lehman
Calmar
North Dakota
J. D. Ainsworth
Denver
Col
Mr. Ainsworth
Onawa
Iowa
Will Cooley
Will
Sam Frieden
Ban Bachgnetner
John Hertig
Higin
Burn
Kansas
Tadiuk
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G. W.jamison
Gov, Larralee
U.su
Tae. Elgin
Ed Gene Stoehr
Postville
T.J Copper
Oulwein Record
Dave Jacobian
Marion Township
B. A. Johnson
Gost
Johnson
Elgin, Jowa
George Heller
Norfolk
Dr. Hadsel
Cooney
Wm. Zimmerman
Hadsel
Westgate Herald
America
Finko’s Drug Store
Partiaps
Hans Keiser
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