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Newspaper
Mora Tribune
Location
Mora, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1896
Page
4
The Davis presidential boom advances cautiously as the Tribune questions political expediency and notes State Dairy Commissioner Anderson's resemblance to Prince Bismarck. Commentary laments missed opportunities to develop water power at Hastings.
The text hints at an upcoming end after a period of Grover and Clover lasting fourteen more months, signaling renewed hope for the people.
The only path for the county groups to influence the district's contest lies in uniting behind a single candidate for the party nomination.
A year ahead, stump speakers will struggle to highlight redeeming features of Cleveland's administration, a task described as lengthy and difficult.
The Republicans may fare poorly if they do not nominate Hon. J. Jacobson of Lac qui Parle county for lieutenant governor. He is described as a true blue, deserving Republican.
The remark notes that once appointive offices are filled by reliable Democrats, many backers of civil service reform will emerge. It predicts an increase in reform-minded officials after March 4, 1857.
A Martin County Sentinel note praises Knute Nelson as a strong independent ally of the free silver movement, stating no man has influence over him and his conscience guides his votes on the first opportunity.
Plans state that the fourth asylum will be located in Anoka with uniform purple marking throughout the state. Officials argue no state institution should sit south of Minneapolis for years to come.
Col Eustis Republican candidate for governor drew parallels to Grover Cleveland noting shared policy stance. The Alartin County Sentinel remarks on similarities between the two figures highlighting campaign rhetoric.
Rev G G Smith, member of the committee to locate the fourth asylum, calls the Hastings reassignment to Anoka illegal, claiming Hastings gained vested rights by prior involvement in the commission. He questions how Hastings could acquire such rights.
A two column analysis in the Minneapolis Times mocks a rumored feud between Berg and Dunn. It notes no real campaign war exists and contest speculates over governor nominees and secretary of state choices. The piece questions a sensational reporter’s forecast of secret deals and future moves.
Alma Ekman of Mora will begin a term of school in the district next week. Jack Moire with Henry Whippie and Pred Huber works on improving the new school house ground. Hank of the Times comments on the Lawrence road but notes current travel is unsafe on the connected road. The piece mocks hype for attention and ads, and jokingly lists items one would use to draw a crowd.
Woodbeck irons slabs for settlers to haul logs as soon as beautif ul is available. Sorrer plans a two story 24 by 30 foot hotel. Zeigler builds a foundat ion for a Mora hotel. Pierce did business at Mora last Monday. Seymour expects five hundred cords of wood this winter. Spence among new Brookpark settlers. Hans Peterson sold a car load of flour and feed to settlers last Thursday. Postmaster Berg enjoyed a Christmas tree at home. George Bradshaw will make this his future home. Carl Norman plans a harness shop. Joe Boucher recovering from sickness. Call for Mora Brookpark road project to county line with spring work.
Special to the Tribune reports Miss Helen Barbour from Stanchfield a former teacher made a brief call on friends and visited the school last Thursday John Westman came down from the woods for a weekend visit and Miss Emma Gustafson of Grass responded to local notices.
A long, satirical piece questions a conspiracy surrounding Bob Dunn and Sam Iverson for state offices. The text mocks the plot and asserts Dunn and Iverson remain loyal to the party and retain current roles. Local social notes mention visits from Annie Peterson and others, plus a Baptist church Christmas tree event and a dance at John Peterson’s.
Darragh Crusoe rode his fast horse on Tuesday while Starvey Lee and son returned from Stillwater smiling. Mrs White and son visited en route to Milo Daccake. Fred Auber and Henry Whippie work on locks for the new schoolhouse two miles north, clearing about one acre around the site.
A surprise party occurred at N Q O Nelsons last Thursday. Frank Carlson arrived from camp on Sunday. Mrs Ole Anderson remains very ill with her husband and daughter Auna at her side.
Brook Park news notes new settlers from Kenyon and South Dakota including Mr Graham and Messrs Fogle Otis while Will oughby plans to build near section 23. The Young People’s meeting at the schoolhouse was a success, yielding 6.11 from a collected fund and social refreshments. Local visits include Grace Rist and Ole Skoglund, with Mrs Cameron returned from Nickerson for a two week visit.
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