Democratic County and Congressional Conventions Planned
The Emmetsburg Democrat reports calls for a Democratic county delegate convention at Linneausburg on August 16 to select delegates for state judicial and congressional conventions and to elect party officers. It also notes a Democratic Congressional Convention for the tenth district at Algona on August 23 to nominate a candidate for Congress and conduct related business with representation based on county votes for Fred B. White in 1859.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewoderatic
Mexlto County
Kansas City
fLinmees Burs
Lowa
Secrehuy
Democratic County Central
Fred White
Booth
Evington
Parrfield
Fern Valley
Tenth Town
Algona
Town
Enid
Fred EB. White
Hoone
dhamilton _ Hillginboldt Kossuth
Democratic Bhtree
Phase Shanghai Specials and the unreliable Pekin reports
The article denounces Shanghai special reports as unreliable and notes the Chinese press and couriers cannot be trusted. It argues foreign correspondents exaggerate or misstate conditions in Pekin and questions whether any foreigners survive the legation siege, predicting credible news remains elusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Pekio
China
Orient
Pekin
Daily Press
The Steer Price and Political Barbs in Free Press
A Free Press commentary questions steer pricing in Nebraska and national cattle shortages, noting price rises since 1896 and tying agricultural markets to McKinley era policy. It contrasts beef prices with historical averages under Harrison and laments readers missing broader agricultural issues.
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Free Press
Nebraska
United States
McKinley
Harrison
Bro
Teed
The Paper Money Trust and Broad Monopoly Critique
A historical reflection argues that trusts now permeate many sectors from sugar to meat and even infant care. It contrasts industrial trusts with the gold standard and paper money trusts, asserting monopoly aims underlie major economic systems and warns of pervasive centralized power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paper Money Trust
Te Coffin Trust
W. J. Broaci
They Are Ours Says the President on Philippines Policy
A fragmentary 19th century political column discusses President McKinley's stance on Philippine governance, urging rights for Filipinos, critique of imperial costs, and comparisons to European monarchies. It cites figures on wealth and population, mentions election figures and party leaders, and questions the balance of trade and political maneuvering in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United States
Mulhall
Dolliver Considers Debate Strategy in Chartai Has
The text suggests J P Dolliver should debate with Walt Butler rather than Champ Clark, noting he has refused to meet the stated Kentleman. The fragment hints at political maneuvering and strategic choices for future engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Dolliver
Chartai- Has
Walt Butler
Champ Clark
Kentleman
Meckinley Letter Attacks War Policy in Philippines
In a pointed letter of acceptance President Meckinley condemns the Philippine campaign as a violent overreach and questions the need for 65,000 American troops there. He argues liberty and humanity are the aims, while critics accuse the administration of seeking conquest in Asia and manipulating Illinois politics to gain support.
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Philippines
Melinley
Meckinley
Spain
United States
China
McArthur
National republican committee invites Tom Reed to campaign
The piece notes political maneuvering across Iowa with figures like Dulliver Gilbertson and Barringer, urging vigorous campaigning and cautioning about trusts and foreign policy. It references Des Moines, Forest City, Spencer, Estherville, Sioux City, Dubuque, and Fort Dodge, plus comments on China, Belgium hares, and Mexican politics.
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National Republican Committee
Tom Reed
Democratic Party
Des Moines
Dulliver
Gilbertson
Forest City
Sioux City
Iowa
War Era Threatens Republic With Corruption and Plutocracy
A 19th century voice warns that wartime power has enthroned corporations and signals a coming era of corruption. It asserts the moneyed class may inflame public prejudice to extend control, concentrating wealth in few hands and risking the republic’s destruction.
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Adrahan: Lineal
Iowa weather and crops overview July crop conditions
The week ending July 20 saw average temperatures slightly below normal with intermittent showers on July 23 and 24 causing some grain damage in shocks and uncut fields on bottom lands. Most areas had adequate moisture, aiding immature crop growth and harvest closing. Threshing progresses with variable yields but generally satisfactory. Corn remains strong, pastures improve, late potatoes show ample magistere. apples promising in north but below average statewide. Also notes an August McClure's piece by J D Whelpley about a Russian US wheat cartel proposal to fix world prices, previously unrevealed.
Thanks for kindness after loss of wife and mother
Acknowledgment note from W. O. Kenny and Pawrny thanks friends and neighbors for support during illness and death. The item then briefly mentions a benefaction related to Dr Nichol and artificial ear drums with a large legacy offer, and provides an institute address in New York.
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W. OW. Kenny and
Pawrny
The Local Markets and employment offer
The notice lists grain. wheat, oats, barley prices and cattle, hogs, butter and dairy. It advertises jobs for young men and women to be their own boss with clerks and teachers, offering independence and wages, plus a note on scraper work in Independence town and a time for a good tea and harness for Sauk.
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Brant Co
Adams St
Independence
Hanka
City
Free Excursion Opens 14 New Towns in Minnesota
Immense crops this year and crop failure never known. Garden spot of the Northwest, auction sale of town lots in each new town. They go regardless of value to the highest bidder. Magnificent chance to get repeated lots at your own pace. Investors can and will double their money on every lot bought in six months.
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Minnesota
Northwest
Local land sale notices from Iowa and Minnesota firm
All sales with positively take place rain or shine. Special excursion rates on M. and M. Ry on dates mentioned. Local agents set for full particulars. All monies paid for tickets purchaser will take receipt for and we will refund same if one or more lots are purchased on date of sale. For particulars call or address Iowa and Minnesota Land and Townsite Co., 718 Lumber Exchange, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Notice from mutual insurers stirs local stock chatter
A fragmented notice from Wuom iv May Cox County Mutual and Sr Mutual Insurance Companies cites contradicting stock agent reports and lists for sale cattle at Dud Steen farm Walnut township and J P Natan Ruthven. It mentions medical remedies and farm listings, including hay land near Emmetsburg and a general housework job offer, all in a rough rural newspaper fragment.
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Wuom
Cox County Mutual
Sr Mutual Insurance
Mutuals
Are Crolone
Dudsteen
Walnut Township
J.P. Natan
Ruthven
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Shaw
Ormsby
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Leslie M. Shaw
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Washington
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McFarland
Dobson
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Fae Nie
Soulless Corporation
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England
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Towa
Knoblauch’s
Japan
Jersey
J. D. Whelpley
McClure’s
Opera House Drug Store
Main Street
Julius H. Knoblauch
McCormick
Minneapolis & St. Louis R’y Omaha
Searles
Minn
Hanska
My la Salle
Echols
AUE
Ormsby Kinn
Monterey Tink
Dunnell
Huntington
Tevet
Raleigh
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Lakin
Rocky Mountain
Madison Medicine Co
Amie of the
Palo Art Exchange
Pustate
Emmetsburg, Towa
E. B. Sores
J.J. Warsox
Prest
A. H. Kerper
Uashier
DE J. HL. Hinklzy
Pv. Das
Dosiax
Soren
J.d.Warsos
W. C.stuekslag
J. O. Davis
D.C. Tipr
AL F. Berwick
W. E.G. SauspEnsg
Lisbon
Fort. Dodge
Palo Sito County
W. T. Krieger
Board of Trade
A. E. Harrison
T. H. Taylor
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