Local Notes From Sheldon and Nearby Towns
Tillie Billings works in Sheldon and Jake Van Diepen returns from Ames to a course in Electrical Engineering. Mrs. Jim Thompson travels to her Canadian home after visiting relatives. A large crowd from here attended the Bloomer Girls baseball game in Sheldon on Monday. A Matlock picnic last Saturday failed due to rain.
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Jake van Diepen
Ames
Jake
Jim Thompson
Canada
Sheldon
Aldrich-Allison bill praised for 1 percent deposit rate
An apologist lauds the tariff bill provision that imposes a 1 percent rate on special deposits of public money in national banks. The secretary of the treasury may set a higher rate as warranted. The Sioux City Tribune notes the Senate rejected a 2 percent cap. It also reports Iowa's first state primary showing the evolving direct-expression method for candidate selection.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
The
Sioux City Tribune
Iowa
Endorsement of Allison and Iowa voters favor retrogression
The Iowans endorsed Wm. B. Allison to seek another senate term and voiced support for inactivity over progress in public welfare. The Ireton Weekly Ledger laments that sentiment for old age prevails, accusing the public of stepping backward amid a chorus of merriment from railroads and trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. B. Allison
United States Senate
Iowa
Ireton Weekly Ledger
Valley Democrats Attend Farmers' Co operative Day Success
The Valley Democrats report a successful Farmers' Co operative Day on Friday with a large tea and notable program. EF Dunn delivered the principal address and drew praise for his Fourth of July remarks. Mrs. Skillman returned from Manhattan and plans for travel and farm business were noted.
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D. Dunn
Perkins Pointers Visit Relatives and Market Moves
Perkins pointers report Mr and Mrs Ruisch visiting relatives at Cocn on Monday. Mr Barber hauled stock to Sioux City for the market. Mrs Haggie traveled from Rock Rapids to handle farm business. Tornado and Cyclone Insurance Cos adjusters visited Perkin g Friday and issued satisfactory compensation for losses. Mrs George Turner and a bride who had been to Minnesota stayed with their brother at the depot before returning to Freeport Nebraska on Monday.
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Mrs. Ruisch
Cocn
Tornado
Cyclone Insurance Cos
George Turner
Bride
Minnesota
Idepot
Freeport, Neb
Local residents visit and college graduate noted
Mr John Mathabaugh and daughter Emly of Sheldon spent Friday night at Perking en route to Hancock Minnesota. Mr Hook came from Sioux City to check insurance on the Bolk farm. Mr and Mrs Will Cable visited Hull on Wednesday. Miss Marie Weise is among Morningside College graduates.
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John Mathabaugh
Emly
Sheldon
Perking
Hancock, Minn
Mr. Hook
Sioux City
Bolk
Will Cable
Hull
Water at Dinner Shapes a Young Man’s Resolve
A father and son dine publicly where the waiter asks the boy his drink. The boy pauses and says he will take what his father takes, prompting the father to accept responsibility. The boy then bravely requests water, signaling how appearances influence social entry and expectations.
Editorial view on gossip and newspaper ethics
A writer reflects on editors as confidants of gossip and society scandals, noting how newspapers reveal private indiscretions and the temptations of sensational coverage. The piece argues editors would cause social chaos if all secrets were published, and questions readers’ own loyalties to truth and duty.
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G. W. Lensink
Hull Index
Hull, Sioux CO
Sawyer Brothers’ Printing CO
M. W. We
Pe Caine Igave
Roy
Fannin
Moise
Sheldaiy
Bradshaw
Brewster
Lawrence Echart
Royal, Town
Will Onsatt
Geo. Tehert
Tillie Billings
Pearl
Matlock
LeMarc Globe
Lown
LeMars Globe Post
Friends of Good Government
Grover Cleveland
Taft
Roosevelt
Rosk
Dems
Ae “Pears
Awiln
C. W. Jacobs
T. B. Skillman
Manhattan
Ranges
Akron
Wm. Balser
Inwood
J. Workhoven
Elk Point
Hade
Mr. Workhoven
Sioux Falls
Miss Solon
Dean
John Miller
W. Jacobs
Bowman
Mr. Bowman
Perkins
Bavas
WM. Flindt
Chicago
Fred W. Miller
Sheldon Store
Mian Marie Weise
Morningside College
Paria
Dad
Mom
Vite
Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul
Railway
Davenport
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Ottumiwa
Mason City
Des Moines
Spencer
Council Bluffs
F. A. Miller General Passenger
Ag Heath
Hell
Crouse
Fort Ei Iapactae
Enda
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