Washington Letter Conflicts Over Free Coinage Hope
Washington report from February 16, 1891 describes Democratic senators and representatives reacting to Cleveland's letter and the failed free coinage bill. It notes party politics, potential nomination outcomes, civil service reform debates, and hints of near junketing plans, pensions, and upcoming legislative tensions. It mentions Harrison, Raum, Vorhees, Hearst, and Stanford with references to Canada, naval affairs, and copyright issues. The piece also notes no anticipated extra session and a rumor about a Force Bill maneuver.
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Cleveland
Harrison
Acific
Farmers’ Alliance
Stanford
Senate
Plum
California
Canada
Interior Department
A. T H. Stuart
Staunton
Raum
Rpublicans
Vorhees
Hearst
Congress
Sennti
What the Democratic Party Will Do
W H H Dent of LeMars, a town legislator and state world’s fair commissioner, argues prohibitionists push to submit the question to voters to prolong a dying party. He says Democrats would move promptly if they gain a legislative majority, repealing prohibition as a statute rather than a constitutional amendment and shifting burden from Republicans.
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W. H H. Dent
LeMars
Hiniiy
An Excellent Bargain Atvs Bargan Hunter Dialogue
A humorous exchange shows Mrs Bargan Hunter bargaining for handkerchiefs with Kutchem the clerk. Prices: thirty cents for some, twenty for others, twenty five cents each if bought in mixed pairs. Mrs Bargan Hunter orders six and leaves content. Also a quip about adding a seventh button in a waistline joke attributed to Miss Susy and a playful line about love.
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Atvs
Bargan Hunter
The Electric Light Question Ep Sextinen
A taxpayer column analyzes two election options for LeMars electric lighting. It weighs city owned plant vs private franchise, warns of political leverage, urges fiscal restraint, and favors a carefully drafted franchise to avoid debt while considering street lighting and future sewerage needs.
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LeMars
le Mars
For Sale on Time of Fine Young Horses and Mares
Time to suit the parties themselves on approved notes with good security. No fancy prices asked. They are all well bred stock. Address J. J. Madden LeMavre Clem Hausmann & Co pay highest market price for hides and tallow.
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J. J. Madden
LeMavre
Clem Hausmann & Co
Army Portia unfolds romance amid court martial fallout
In this late 19th century tale, Brent's true identity surfaces amid a military court martial scandal. Georgia Marshall and Mrs Lane rally around the wounded Lieut Hearn as he seeks vindication and love, while Maj. Kenyon weighs a warned future in law and home.
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Lane
Brodie
Cross
Graves
Infantry Bevange
Miss Marshall
New York
Infantry
Cavalry
Old Kenyon
Ryan
Indian Territory
Schonberg
Welsh
Hearn
Lawler
Georgia Marshall
Daniel
Martin
Dane
Mabel
Logio Portia
Morris
Mr. Hearn
Jin
Hearn Leaves Fort Ryan To Join Regiment
At Fort Ryan the morning train carried Mr Hearn away to join his regiment while Mrs Hearn laments the sudden departure. Miss Marshall appears bright and composed, while neighbors speculate on reasons and congratulate or explain the quiet, inscrutable demeanor of the hostess.
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Mr. Hearn
Indies
Tanes
Mia
Ano
Miss Marshall
Veutenant
Kenyon
Hearn
Mr. Uearn
Ryan
Mrs. Hearn
Administrator’s Notice and Probate Hearings in Iowa
Notices announce appointment of administrator for Moltan Hitjest estate in Plymouth County Iowa with instructions for debts and claims to be presented. Catharine Welch estate probate hearing set for April. election and registration notices for Le Mars andLaMar city elections include polling locations, officers, and questions on electric plant bonds.
Notice of Administrator Appointment in Plymouth County Iowa
Notice is hereby given that on the dth day of February lay the undersigned was appointed by the District Court of Plymouth county Iowa administrator of the state of Anmma Heglene Denner deceased lay of said County All persons indebted to said state will take payment to the undersigned or those having claims against the estate will present them legally authenticated to said Court oldowance Dated February 4th 1801 aT Ww GHhOnGH JOIN DENNisn Administrator
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Moltan Hitjest
Wij
Tse
Dow Josefa Montag
Catharine Welch
Wymouth
Rave Welch
Catharine McLaughlin
Welch
John Welch
Lowa
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Alow
Tritz
Mymouth County
Iowa
State
Anmma
Heglene Denner
Coufty
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