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Newspaper
Humboldt County Republican
Location
Humboldt, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1910
Page
1
The article profiles a man identified as a longtime farmer near Te Tau and resident of Node. Described as shrewd and well off, he is presented as a capable successor to oversee county treasurer duties on the local board.
The Humboldt Republic is identified as the official paper of Humboldt and nearby county areas. The text lists subscription terms and mail handling notes with numerous OCR errors and misstatements.
The article argues that retaining equal express rates removes mail order advantages. Express companies oppose the move after high dividends. Local merchants fear trade opening to rivals, though advocates claim it would benefit country merchants.
Frank Gotch plans a Chicago visit for a road show to see Hack vs Westegaard, with Gotch eyeing a prime return while a farmer predicts a strong comeback. The Chicago Tribune weighs if Young will become a progressive senator, as liberal sentiments shift opinions within the party.
John Pederson named to succeed the late F L Mayer as Humboldt County supervisor. The Humboldt Republican commends the authorities on their choice and notes it has no extended personal acquaintance with Mr Pederson.
A Waterloo Reporter note compares true gentleman ideals with the Crippen case. It contrasts Wendling’s murder charge and the stronger circumstantial evidence against him with Crippen’s swift execution, noting Wendling’s ongoing prison chances and potential for new trials.
Brooklyn Chronicle urges against supporting Senator Young for Deliver's unexpired term. It claims Young does not represent the Iowa Republican Party or the people, calling his appointment the worst possible and stating Iowa would be better unrepresented than having Young as senator.
The piece argues perseverance and ambition drive success while noting the death of Mrs. Baker Eddy and its impact on the Christian Science church. It criticizes a proposed law restricting printing return cards on envelopes, calling it a graft favoring big business, and discusses a parcel post proposal to aid rural merchants by expanding mail service for heavier packages. It mentions Humboldt Republican concerns over the law and outlines how rural routing could boost local trade for farmers and merchants.
The Vinton boy Charlies Moana, aged fifteen, buys his own winter clothes and has $125 saved, earning commendation in Belle Plain Union. The piece notes he labors for his earnings and warns that he will likely make a notable impact in the future, contrasting him with less industrious peers.
Reports from Livermore detail December arrivals and departures. Lighton, in Beattle plumbing, returned from Washington and begins work by December 2. Mrs. Hammond and Miss Anderson are in town. Miller siblings, Morrison, and Gellion visit Wonderly and Farmar City. Christmas season gatherings at homes, skating parties on the river, and a first high school program slated for December 8.
Frank Smith and John Green shell ad corn Monday and Tuesday. A J Hayden moved into a new house this week. Mrs John Green visits her brother in Iowa City. M D Hayden to lead Epworth League next Sunday evening. Ernest Lanning taking her ats.
Town residents gather for a chicken pie supper that raised about 15 for the Willing Workers benefit. Beverages include repairs at Unique church with furnace and chimney work. aims to finish and have heating ready by Sunday. Local visits, farming chores, and funeral for August Schultz Sr. dominated last week’s Beaver updates with several residents noted in Fort Dodge and Renwick connections.
Messrs Sorensen and Honeon left Tuesday for Mapleton, while Cocnar checked land interests. Several locals, including Mrs J B Christianson and Andrew Vosted, paused tasks as others, Messrs Rosstag Kine sath Arren Fingar, headed to Hum boldt to join a jury. Qlaf Hang moved to Bode visiting friends and pursuing a South Dakota claim.
Mr John Christianson visits friends in Bode Minnesota Mrs De Watson spent Thursday and Friday with her husband in Fort Dodge Messrs Goule and Magnue Larson left for Waukon Iowa to visit relatives Lewis Larson plans a Wisconsin trip to tend his interests Miss Della Skaugsted hosted a large card party Friday night in honor of Miss Cole and Miss Hutson Mrs Pete Williams Jett Meiday heads to Hetherville to reside with her sister Mere Petersom due to illness Lars Rossing returns home to La Crosse Wisconsin after a brief visit with Bode relatives
Mrs J B Goodell and Mrs O Rassing connected to local Rutland area events. Visitors include O H Clifton from Webster City and Mr Butler from Webster City. Andrew Arant went to Humboldt. J H Goodell ejercised in Humboldt. Neighbors Fred Maloney and mother to Gilmore. Mrs Benson and Mrs Pavey noted. Mrs Mary Miller moved to join her brother Jake Nangle. Ed Howell hosted guests including EB Olson and Mr Hopkins from nearby towns. Several attended a cental for Arent’s small son in Humboldt.
Old Bellows homestead near Humboldt Iowa offered for rent with cultivable land solid buildings good pasture and ample water. Described as a splendid sheltered location one of the best acre places in northwest Iowa. Inquiries Bellows Bros Tapressey store Humboldt Iowa.
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