Stand by Cummins in Iowa political revolt
A detailed partisan manifesto urges Allamakee County voters to back A B Cummins and reject corporate influence in Iowa politics. It cites newspaper alignments, railroad money, and calls for independent farmer leadership, naming local figures and urging turnout in the campaign to defend free government and business interests.
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Hianitoba
Manitoba
Brown
A. B. Cummins
Iowa
Allamakee County
Allamakeeps
Burlington
Blythe
Ed Hunter
Perkins
Irs
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Theodore Noosevelt
Fayette
Clayton
Albert B. Cuanins
Allamakee
MeNeri
New Library Books Added Last Saturday
Public Library patrons welcomed a list of new titles including Dog of Flanders and Little Women by Alcott. Other works are Story of a Bad Boy by Aldrich and Prodigal Son by Caine. Exposition items note Louisiana Purchase Exposition Iowa Exhibit.
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Public Library
Dog of Flanders
Ouida New Robinson Crusoe
Alden
Hays
Stubb
Otis
Henty Benny Prince Charlie
Henty Poor Boy
Habberton
Aldrich Little Women
Alcott
Red Staircase
Taylor the Castaways
Green Dragon
Harraden Phantom Future
Markiman Great War Syndicate
Stockton
The
Boones
Blackmore
Little Green God
Mason My Mamie Rose
Kildare Darrel
Blessed Isles
Bachellor Prodigal Son
Caine Soldiers of Fortune
Davis Brewster's Millions
McCutcheon
Iowa
How to Break Up a Cold in One or Two Days
The article claims a severe cold can be broken up quickly. Early symptoms include a dry cough runny nose and a white tongue coating. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy hourly at onset to counteract the cold and restore health within a day or two. J. M. Thoma sells it.
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J. M. Thoma
Notice to Property Owners in Postville Iowa Streets
Public notice warns Postville residents against dumping grass, trash, fruit scraps, and refuse in streets within the town limits. Violators will incur removal costs charged to adjacent lots, with strict enforcement and street dirt control under the Street Committee. Prohibitions include grazing stock in streets and alley dirt transfers without committee direction.
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Postville
Iowa
Unknown Friends Endorse Chamberlain’s Remedy
A letter from J. M. Thoma notes many users of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy who have not testified publicly yet. The author praises the medicine as a trusted household remedy for diarrhoeal and bowel troubles and emphasizes its wide reputation through private recommendations.
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Chamberlain
Sele Py
J. M. Thoma
Proposals for Steam Heating Plant at Brick School House
Notice from Postville Iowa seeking bids to install a steam heating plant at the Brick School House Allamakee County. Proposals due at Staadt’s Drug Store by 7 PM July 13 1906 with plans available for viewing. Board may reject any or all bids. Secretary GopEReEr Staapt Postville June 12 1906.
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Postville
Allamakee Co
Iowa
Staadt’s
Hotel For Sale In Postville Iowa House Near Depot
Postville Iowa listing for The Postville House renovated with steam heat and closets, offered for sale to settle an estate. Inquiries invited to Mrs J B Hart Postville Iowa. Also mentions laxative syrup advertisement and political caucus notices urging Cummins support with county caucuses scheduled next Thursday and Decorah wards Friday.
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Postville
J. Bb. Hart
Iowa
Cummins
Perkins
Winveshiek
Decorah
Bro. Baily
After the Chicago Fire Bank Debacle 1871
An 1871 Chicago bank cash crisis described through a vault door test and moral test of depositor bribes. The vault opened, cash intact, tests of trust with a powerful banker, a treasurer, and a wealthy donor. The narrator rejects bribe money, choosing fairness and stability for all depositors.
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Chicago
Elty
New York Post
Morning Compliment Sparks Blush Between Lovers
A brief exchange opens with him admiring the morning. She agrees and blushes as he asserts nothing in the morning could be imperfect, then he fixes his gaze on her.
Evolution of sheriffs from Alfred to Pembroke
The text traces sheriffs nomination dates back to 1461, notes the albve reeve’s origin with Alfred the Great to aid jurists, and records Edward III's statute requiring oath and ordination by officials on All Souls Day. It cites Anne countess of Pembroke as the sole female sheriff in 1043, who succeeded in Westmorland after her father’s death and attended the Judge at Appleby.
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Albve
Alfred the Great
Edward III
Anne
Countess of Pembroke
Earl of Cumberland
Westmorland
Appleby
Homely Voltaire and His Lean Visage
Portrait of Voltaire describes him as the ugliest man of his era, emaciated to a skeleton with exaggerated features. His nose and chin nearly meet due to missing teeth, cheeks sunken and wrinkled, eyes almost invisible beneath overhanging brows. He wore a large wig from which his gaunt features peeped comically. For years before death his weight stayed around ninety pounds.
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Voltaire
Quote exchange reveals household contentment debate
A husband objects to extra effort to please his wife, claiming she already made him the happiest man on earth. The wife questions why he should strain to improve, while recalling his own promise upon acceptance. The dialogue hints at domestic harmony and pride in their relationship.
Promised Last Dollar Shared in Quiet Bargain
Still Time. Burroughs Say, old man, there was a time when you promised to share your last dollar with me. Ridley That s all right. I haven t got down to it yet.
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Burroughs
Ridley
An Oddity In Toes and Digits: Five-Toed Kingdoms
A compact clippings of curious animal facts and anecdotes. It notes no living creature has more than five toes per limb with examples from horse to hippo and includes quips about Beethoven and a geography miscue. The tone is whimsical and period-voiced.
Cummins Gains Ground in August Caucus Rally
Mr. Farmer urged to vote for Cummins at the caucus and convention to avoid costly opposition by corporations. Fayette county shows a rough week with three losses for the Famous. U A C church was defeated. Cummins expands influence, claiming support in several counties and readiness by August first.
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Mr. Farmer
Fayette County
Thes
U. A. c Church
Cummins
Republican county convention called for Allamakee Iowa 1906
In accordance with the state call a Republican delegate convention will meet at the Court House in Waukon Iowa on Saturday June 23 1906 at 2 pm to select 14 delegates for the State Convention in Des Moines August 1 1906 and to transact other business. Delegates are apportioned by township plus votes for William B Martin in 1904 with totals listed. By Order of County Central Committee C M Stone Chairman.
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Allamakee County
Court House
Waukon
Iowa
Des Moines
Wm. B. Martin
Best Remedy For Bowel Trouble Endorsed By Bluffton Resident
M. F. Burroughs of Bluffton claims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is the best for bowel trouble after years of use in his family. He urges readers to buy now for possible summer emergencies as the remedy is almost certain to be needed. For sale by J. M. Thoma.
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M. F. Burroughs
Bluffton
Chamberlain
J. M. Thoma
Farm for sale near Poatville on Waukon road 168 acres
Seventeen mile northeast of Poatville on the Waukon road lies a 168 acre farm with good buildings and abundant water. Two miles south of the New German Church with a nearby school. Terms available at this office or at the farm. E R Livincoop.
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Poatville
Waukon
New German Church
E. R. Livincoop
Lodge Directives for Postville and Noble Lodge Meetings
Postville Lodge 1.0 meets every Friday evening at Standt's Hall. Noble Lodge No. 51 A Q U W meets the second and fourth Saturday evenings each month at Masonic Hall.
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Postville Lodge
C. F
Standt’s Hall
Noble Lodge No
Masonic Hall
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