Drainage clash over Medium Lake drains Elmetsburg views
The Grimetsburg Democrat reflects on L McFarland's push to drain Medium Lake amid drought and opposition. It argues the lake remains mostly safe, notes areas still deep, questions the petitioner’s motives, and praises civic steadiness against drastic changes. Cardinal Richard of France dies at 90, lauded for peaceable leadership amid church state tensions.
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the Democrat
L. McPartand
Median Lake
Iowa
McFarised
Bes
McPaland
Mr. McFarland
el Bean
Newade
Elmetsburg
Emmuteborg
Democrat
Emmetsburg
Richard
France
Flippant References In Reporter Prompt Backlash
The piece notes Mr Mayre’s flippant remarks about W D Bryan and his public interventions. It references President Roosevelt’s recent message to Congress and indicates Mayre’s lack of approval. It discusses Bryan’s view on speeches and the honor of criticisms against reform aims, suggesting a conservative stance.
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Mayre
W. d. Bryan
Bia
Mayna
Roosevelt
Congress
Bryan
Ahi
Washington aide censured for attending reception at Fairbanks home
An aide to Washburne has been censured for attending a reception at Vice-President Fairbanks's residence, a breach of official etiquette. He can accept the censure and is expected to continue with routine duties.
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Ave
Saby Washbington
Fairbanks
Paper favors Bryan and mocks Democrat bias
Bra Mayne accuses the paper of supporting W. J. Bryan for president, arguing the paper misreads public sentiment and implying it has regular Democrat-leaning readers. The note hints at a political dispute and a sum of 841 dollars in the context.
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Mayne Ie
W. 3. Bryan
Democrat
Local rebuke of politicians in Algana Courier
The Algana Courier reports Con Breseman Connor opposing postmasters in District B and circulating petitions for re election. It notes Mr Woods of Estherville pursuing him, and questions Connor’s effectiveness. It mentions J C Bennett and P C Davidson as Republicans and recalls past clashes with Mr Mayne over delegation to the Republican convention.
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Algana Courier
Con Breseman Connor
Woods
Estherville
Connor
Washington
Senator Allicor
Perhans Festusaster
Mayne
J.C. Bennett
PC. Davilson
Mr. Bennett
Davidson
Blythe
Joust friends push Betpeson for speeches during canvass
The Joust friends of Commune urge Hon. B. J. Betpeson to make several addresses across the canvass citing his victory in the two year primary. Bro. Mayne faced heroic resistance but Betpeson is deemed likely to repeat. Harry Thaw has been acquitted on insanity grounds. debates persist over his claimed mental balance after the Stanford White murder.
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B. J. Betpeson
Bro. Mayne
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Taft and 8es Consider Tariff Revision in Campaign Stakes
The memo notes Taft and 8es favor tariff revision and ponders Bro Magne’s plan for the coming campaign without a protective standard claim. It suggests a consistent shift to back Shaw, Cannon, or Fairbanks, signaling a strategic choice for endorsements and support.
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Taft
Bro
Magne
Shaw
Cannon
Fairbanks
Roosevelt and Hughes Clash Over Chicago Convention Tactics
A recent utterance signals hard fighting ahead as Roosevelt and Governor Hughes confront Republican factions pushing a Democratic leaning platform at the Chicago convention. The speaker warns against the party bending to popular demand for oryan ism and notes rising tensions within the GOP.
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Roosevelt
Hughes
Chicago
Emmetsburg Republicans Debate State Representative Seat
Indications arise that Emmetsburg Republicans will not back Jaid in a Sutrah for F C Davidson for representative. A public declaration by him on the senatorial contest could ease the local atmosphere and clarify politics.
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Emmetsburg
Jaid
F.C. Davidson
McFarland Responds to Reporter About Lake Beauty and Drain Petition
McFarland defends his view of the lake despite its foul condition, arguing distance versus close observation. He accuses opponents like Shoait W. E. Saunders and M. L. Brown of moneyed influence and urges draining the lake to improve public conditions. He notes signers near the lake and criticizes the newspaper for bias.
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Democrat
Mayne
Patare
Mother Earth
Sata
Brother Mayne
W. E.G. Saunders
M. L. Brown
SteFarland
Emmetsburg Lake to remain undrained as resort plan discussed
The Des Moines executive council telegram dated February 4 1874 announces Median Jake shall not be drained and urges raising the lake for a permanent lawn and pleasure resort with fishing boating and winter ice. Citizens of Emmetsburg cheer the decision amid local opposition. A Chicago actress and the Dixie girl toured in a slang heavy comedy with Slae Abbott. Prices for the Iowa show are 25 3 0 and 7 venis.
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Ammeteburg
Executive Council
Des Moines
Fhia
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Branagan
Damocrat
Emmetborg
Wenanent
Vomantse
Alex Peddie
Chicago
Dixie
New York City
Kentucky
Slae Abbott
Dixie Las
Mae Abbot
Sadie Calhoun
John C. Calhoun
Old Kentucky
Beath of Mrs W F Graham Reported in Rodman
The Rodman resident Mrs W F Graham died Saturday after months of illness from tuberculosis. She leaves four sons and two daughters. Funeral held at MLEB church Hoduin and burial in Rodman cemetery beside husband. Related: Mrs W B Cline is her mother. siblings in West Bend and Emmets.
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W. F. Graham
Rodman
Murr. Graham
MLEB
Hoduin Tuestar
Rey. Dabherstein
W. B. Cline
WT. Phillips
West Bend
J. N. Phillips
Emmets
Many Marriages Documented for 1890 Pattern
A list of numerous marriage pairs dated throughout 1890 shows couples including George Emerson and Nellie Garth Waite on January 1 and John J. Mulan with Julia Doran on January 14, among many others in following months.
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George Emerson
Nellie Garth- Waite
John J. Mulan
Julia Doran
James McCarty
Ellen Meehan
Michal P. Carrigan
Mary McEnire
Samuel E. Avers
Jessie L. Black
Walter A. Nunn
Annie Volt
Janary
William Muir
Mary Summery
John P. Mahan
Rosa Bradley
Henry
Johnsien Sind Migs Baratow
John J. Reardon
Alice White
John M
Pred Ebert
Rosa Mary Mills
Andrew F. Pabraar
Christian Hanson
Lara S. Paulson
Gadre E. Worland
Laura Thoreson
Irvine Knox
A Morris
Thon
Bethar Guerdet
Nelson
Hilda Pearson
Fred Fen
Gertie Kelly
EB Grover
Fisra Newville
Ole Benson
Sarah Tackeon
Wis. Mucker
Julia L. Davis
Joseph Root
Elizabeth Martin
Sebert Jeswold
Tillie Gothampson
Wu. Rothven
Rosa Foster
John
Schrter
Maggie A. Lodes
Peter BH. Hand
Nora Murray
Joseph H. Christy
Aura KE. Sterner
M. BR. Carlson
Mariala Smith
A. H. Bickford
Maguire Kinne
Alfred T. Henderson
Eva L. Levins
James A. Upwond
Jennie B. Nicholas
Conrad Nelson
Bertha Olesan
Wm. P. Kinne
Nellie L. Voight
Wm. Reinders
Lizzie M. Na+mer
Fragmented marriage notices and testimonials in mixed list
A garbled listing shows numerous names paired with November December dates and adults in long sequences, interspersed with a testimonial praising Dr Shallen berger of Chicago for curing a wife after twenty years. The text mixes couples, dates, and a civic style certificate with biased offer lines.
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Shallenberger
Chicago
Bratte Marshalltown
Loswa
Aged Couple Die in Gas Poisoning incident
Wahpeton South Dakota on February 4 an elderly couple Mr and Mrs Pater Whittan were found dead at their home from coal gas. The son in law Sylvester Dietz discovered them after going to the house with provisions. The man sat in a chair near a stove and the wife lay near the bed as if overcome by fumes.
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Wahpeton
S. D
Pater Whittan
Nelr
Sylvester Dietz
Dhl
Sentlenan
Boy Wins Corn Prize in North Town Contest
Charley Johnson won second place in a corn growers contest at Mawwarden, miles north of Northe Town. He received 220 in cash. The prize ears came from an acre field averaging about $2 per snister, indicating a modest regional prize ceremony.
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Charley Johnson
Mawwarden
Northe Town
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