Emmetsburg Vindicator critic defends Isle of Spice show
A reader letter from Estherville criticizes Bro Branagan for calling Isle of Spice vulgar while defending the overall entertainment. The piece argues the chorus attire is commonplace, the production’s moral tone mild, and condemns explicit songs as unsuitable for respectable audiences. It asserts broad local support for higher theatrical standards.
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Bro Branagan
Emmetsburg
Weuiocrat
Brana
Sberville Vindicator-Republican
United States
Wanea
Eckeapekatez
Jegs
Kimmners‘barg
Estherville
Sutaad
Vindicator Republican
Bro. Schaad
Sho
Umeteburg
Democratic and Republican Conventions Stir 1900 Outlook
A note on the upcoming Democratic convention in Denver in July and the Republican gathering in Chicago in June. W J Bryan is tipped for the Democratic nomination while Taft looms as a compromise candidate favored by Wall Street interests, with party factions torn between Roosevelt loyalty and business influence.
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Denver
Colorado
Chicago
W. J. Bryan
Senate
Taft
Roosevelt
Wall Street
McKinley
Way
Jose
Repub- Mcan
Palo Alto County Pays the Railroads
Editorial examines 1906 railroad earnings in Palo Alto County. It cites Rock Island Milwaukee Af and St L Northwestern totals of 541173.70 with mileage by line and argues county should fund interurban lines. It urges organized local action toward building and financing own rail services.
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Dasa
Palo Alto
Atate
Rock Island
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Jim Gill
Confinus
Beca
Towa
Uosn
Beaius
Roosevelt third-term realignment whispers in 1904 prose
A fragmentary report suggests President Roosevelt will not pursue a third term yet party forces shape the nomination. The piece hints leaders prefer a candidate aligned with their goals and hints Roosevelt lacks backing. Michael Griffin of Seattle visits relatives in Emwetaburg after eighteen years away.
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Roorevelt
Debag
Roosevelt
Michael Griffin
Seattle
Washington
Mie Euward McNally
John Griftin
Emwetaburg
Railroad Taxes in Our County Report
A county article lists railroads payments to township, corporation, and school funds for the current year. The document reflects local revenue from railway companies and references social notes about long‑married local residents Mr and Mrs Peter Jones and a friendship letter from E S Crosby to Colonel Ormesby in Los Angeles dated December 9, 1907.
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Our
Our County
Peter Jones
S&s Ormeghy
Los Angeles
Calif
Dee
Mee
Dunes
Democrat
Major Smith on Electric Road and Land Values
Major Smith discusses the Clear Lake to Mason City electric line. He notes freight profits and a past accident that reduced profits temporarily. He explains three route options, land purchases at $25–$200 per acre, and long term gains for farmers near the south route. He invites opponents to discuss the potential benefits.
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Smith
Clear Lake
Mason City
Masonity
Major Smith Sees Emmetsburg Growth and Raildreams
Major Smith and daughter Misa Maud vacation in Mason City while pledging Emmetsburg's future. He praises Emmetsburg as a community with capital ready to back a Des Moines Spirit Lake electric railway. Local investor activity and county funding are cited as spurring growth and regional development.
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M. Smith
Misa Maud
S. W
Mason City
Emmetsburg
Des Mones
Spirit Lake
Emmeteburg
Swith
Pala Atlo
Republican
Express rates in Iowa to be cut after February
Senators discuss express rate reform with La Follette pushing for Interstate Commerce Commission control. The article notes a conservative Republican delay and urges curbing the monopoly of express companies deemed essential to regulate for fair shipping.
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Iowa
la Follette
Interstate Commerce Commission
Brewer Buchanan wedding in Vernon and past game notes
Mr Charles Brewer of Sheffield Illinois wed Miss Adamo Buchanan daughter of W J Buchanan Vernon township in the M E parsonage with Rev A B Gilbert officiating. The couple will reside in Illinois. Friday Emmetsburg High School lost at Hartley 11 to 1 after a 32 to 10 win in the earlier game. home team urged better effort next time.
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C.M
St.p Fern
Fiend Schuol Distriet
West Bend Corporation
Gragttinger School
Chatr
Graettinger Corporation
Damon
St Ley Great Oak
Ayrshire Lad
Ayrshire Corporation
Silver Lake Cownshipyet 7
Highland Township
Sela Ruthven Ind
Ath Ruthven Corporation
Eilington Ravenshipy
Itush Lake Township
Coyton Ind
Dist
FRS G.& N.W. Ry
Independence Township
Charles Brewer
Sheffield
Mlinoia
Adamo Buchanan
W. J. Buchanan
Vernon Township
M. E Parsonage
A. B. Gilbert
Parente
Tr. Galloway
Brewer
Illnois
Emnetsborg High School
Hartley
Embetzborg
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Flsa Per Moor
Branagan, Petter
Qur Estherville
Palo Alto County
Reeule
Haut
Major Smith
David Wait
John
Fenton
Africa
Brewer-Buchanan
Cash Store
Rybread & Laughlin
Varsity
John B. Stetson, Hawes
Noxall
Hirsh
Howe
Wilk
Drybread & Laughlin
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