Primary system defended as fair and essential
Brother Mayne argues in last Palo Alto Reporter that primaries suit a democratic state by limiting bribery and allowing poorer candidates a chance. He counters claims that rich opponents dominate, cites Bergeson vs Powers as an example, and says corporations oppose primaries to force donations. A free ballot will reveal true merit.
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Bro
Mayne
Palo Alto
Minnesota
Bergeson
Imo
Peter
Paul
Knute
Ole
Grat Business Openings in Gracttinger Town
Openings announced for new towns along the Minneapolis and St. Louis extension into South Dakota. Includes business opportunities with Thomas Way Townsite Agent Water town. Royal Lumber Co offers hardwood and American Fence. Portraits and views also offered, with altered stock orders. Open Saturdays Sundays and Mondays. Art by B. Peterson Gracttinger Town.
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Minneapolis & St. Louis
South, Dakota
Thomas
Way
Watertown
Renatable
B. Peterson
Notice to Farmers from O D Barrett
Fragmentary notice from O D Barrett addressed to farmers using unclear wording about prohibition or policy. Readable elements imply a formal communication or directive but missing specifics such as dates, actions, or locations.
Notice of Referee Sale in Palo Alto County Iowa
Referee John Menzies will offer the east half of the southwest quarter of section 2 and the north half of the northwest quarter of section 11 in township 97 north range 34 west for cash. Sale takes place at Emmetsburg courthouse door on November 30, 1906 at 2 pm following a 1906 decree in favor of Mary Knudtson Wiggins against D S George guardian of Earl T Knutson and Earl T Knudtson minors.
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Palo Alto
Mary Knudtson Wiggins
D S George
Earl T Knutson, Minor
Earl T Knudtson Minor
Nintyseven
Range Thirtyfour
Palo Alto County
Iowa
Court House
Emmetsburg
John Menzies
DaWitt a Kidney and Bladder Pik net ad
An old advertisement touts a kidney and bladder potion sold by T. D Colling alleged to ease kidney and liver troubles after several doses. It claims quick relief from rheumatic back pain and sciatica though wording is garbled and promotional in tone.
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DaWitt
Figi
Ramudy
T, D Colling
800 Men Wanted Farmland Near Railroads in Iowa
Advertisement offers 40 acres with house for a first payment of 10 to 150 dollars. Claims year round work, abundant fuel and water, schools, churches, creameries, cheese factories, and proximity to railroads. Location cited as 60 to 140 miles northeast of St. Paul, Iowa contact A. B. Peterson, Graettinger.
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St. Paul
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J.B. Nimerfro
Telephone
Royal Lumber’ Co
American Fence
Dalen's
Cali-On
Ad Urese
A. B. Peturson
Graettinger
Lee
Bowels
Kennedy
M L. Brown, Prés
First National Bank
Graettinger, Iowa
DO Tipp
Joan Od Junor
MO Larsen
J Mitcolle
P Mobvoy
Carirtenhen
Pat Montgomery
Boy George M L Brown, Eg Kent
Hocking Valley
the Royal Lumber Co, Lumber and Coal
Graettingers
Spies Bros
H.C. Kent
Griettinger
Uwa
W. HH. Meredith
Good Turners
American Savings Bank
J. B. Lamer
Gashier
A. FE
Burdick
A. Spies
Lonao
J. A. Beies
Hans Duus
M. Ausland
Prank Berndorenar
J.B. Clambh
van Baumgartner
Burdick Prwd
Martin
Myhara
Ufo Phage del Partors
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