Taxes and printing bids stir Howard county ire
In Howard county taxes draw protest as readers question why bids for printing Auditor's Financial Report mark the Plain Dealers or Cresco printer's gain. A Cresco paper got a special session print contract while editors press fair bid practices and accountability for taxpayers. The piece ends with satirical domestic advice on newspaper reading and loyalty to the home paper.
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Howard County
Board of Supervisors
Bo Far Tae Son
Toe Lux
Taz Sus
General Assembly
Gsid
Mead Pub. Co
Cresco
Sax
She Could Cook To Beat the Band Excerpt
A terse verse contrasts a woman who did not pursue athletics or arts yet could cook exceptionally well. The speaker notes that while she avoided many social roles and activities, her culinary skill stood out as a notable achievement. The piece reflects on gender expectations and hidden talents.
The Night Escape From the Faversham House
Gustave and Kitty plan a midnight escape from Uncle John by a rope ladder. A faulty descent shatters a window sash but Kitty narrowly survives the fall, while the pair ponder the risks and future secrecy of their betrothal.
The Faversham Clock Brings Forgiveness at Last
Gustave and Kitty flee the threat of discovery with a rope ladder from Aunt Mehitabel to reach Silas Parham’s house. John Faversham erupts in rage but learns of a long lost deed restoring land in Talbot County. He forgives the couple after Kitty kneels and pleads, and the scene closes with the Faversham clock starting again.
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Gistavé
Kitty
John
Mignon
Thia
Stara
Gontave
Ben
Eltty
Gustavo
Mehitabel
Martha
John Faversham
Gustave
Silas Parham
Mrs. Morton
Faversham
Katherine Faversham
Katherine Doricourt
Joho Faversham
Old John
Talbot County
Gleanings From a Lively County Notebook
A weekly note from County Seat chronicles church closures due to Rev Aikens illness family moves to St Augum with son Charlea who bought a local drug store weddings include Mr Wentworth and Mrs Hamilton elderly dame Mrs Lyons mourns mother grave at St Joseph fire and minstrel plans march 2 with Drake Concert Co and local donations plus a poultry show and institute program amid winter woes and village events.
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Congregational Church
Aikens
Campbell
Lloyd Barker
Miss Rummel
Mason Culbert
Dale
St. Augum
Charlea
Emma
Mr. Wildman
Squire Carpenter
Louisiana
Melane
Bride
Mr. Wentworth
D. Lyons
LeGrippe
St. Joseph
Hor. Aitken
Drake Concert Co
Theas
Hay Eee
Barrett
Decorah
Gifford
Dr Koch Trial Sparks Social Feud Theory In Lime Springs Letter
An old Lime Springs resident argues in a long letter that Dr Koch faces a second New Ulm murder trial amid a social feud and party jealousy. He warns mob mood and cites past wrongful convictions, urging due process and noting local costs to Brow County, while endorsing calm, fair justice.
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Lime Springs
Koch
Gebhard
New Ulm
Thin Wee
Boogman
Atatea
Koeh
Far West
Carl
Michigan
Sven
Iowa
East
Ulenth
Mann
Jal
Minnesota
St. Peter
Kruger
Ylan
Atter
Wergf
Krueger
Campbell
Upton
McHugh
Dr. Koch
Social Fendt
Times
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Tas Sox
Kitt
Bane
Mr. Doricourt
Gmatave
Gustavs
Shbort
Samuel Minturn Peck
Cephuighs
Grandma Beadle
Haa
Jlife
Baptist Aid
Japan
Charlie Wildman
Gammons
Earl Miller
Misa Edna Bents
W. H. Mead
Tanater
Mia
Scripture
Miao
Emme
St. Paul
Vernon
Armory
New Oregon Cemetery
Grandma Mullens
S Koch
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