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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1900
Page
2
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Republican and Democratic parties in Sioux County Iowa announce delegate conventions. Republicans meet in Monoe September 20 1900 to nominate county offices and elect delegates by township and Shaw vote basis. Democrats meet in Boyden October 2 1900 to form a full county ticket and elect delegates with township basis and vote counts from the last general election.
Vay CCE PS ALT JOHN JONGEWAARD announces candidacy for County Recorder pending County Republican Convention approval. AMES W. WAITS also declares candidacy for County Recorder subject to Republican County Convention approval.
The county canvass by Judgewaard shows a strong backing for the nomination, with Waite and Jongewuurd as likely contenders. Van der Berg is deemed to have little chance, while a third candidate remains uncertain. Court observations suggest an old hand may have misjudged the outcome.
The article reports Geo. Brewster as the unanimous preferred candidate for county clerk, with strong support from friends and a viewed certainty of nomination. It argues he would manage the office promptly and accurately, pleasing the county voters.
Four years after backing Bryan the Hinkley Herald now supports McKinley urging continuity of the present administration. The editor, describing the paper as independent and public‑spirited, favors stability and the continuation of what it calls glorious times.
A correspondent reports Senator Allen asserting that Senor Torres entered the city under a flag of truce to seek a suspension of hostilities. He notes Torres was inside allied lines when the fighting began and questions how he could have departed. He cites February 5 as a day when white flags appeared from Manila homes and Filipinos in the streets carried white flags, indicating submission.
Mr W A Hines of Manchester Indiana recounts a near death from measles related lung trouble that led to consumption. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with a complete cure, praising it as life saving and urging others to try it with trial bottles available at a local drug store. Also notes an inquiry for a 400 acre farm with improvements and grove on premises from Morris and Baird.
Horrific tide devastates Galveston destroying every building in the city and many nearby towns. Thousands of dollars in damage across Houston and surrounding areas with an estimated five thousand deaths. Relief from states and cities lagging but aid increasing as the island becomes reachable.
The text argues for voting on a constitutional amendment to abolish annual elections in favor of biennial elections. It claims universal public support is warranted and states no change in the term of office would occur. The author condemns yearly elections as costly and disruptive.
The Millions of Insurance Council announces lower insurance rates for Sioux County farms, with applications to Callat Office of A W Doobr in Orange City Iowa. Mary Kierce of Chicago reports Hartwig's Lung remedy curing violent coughs and related illnesses. A signed communication by General Thomas M Anderson confirms Manila battlefield events and refutes Senate Pettigrew's claims about Sandico's orders.
W. Liber of Orange City advertises five percent optional payment loans at the lowest rate yet offered in Sioux County. Call on him.
A Bridgton Indiana neighbor tells Joe Crok of Dr Caldwall's Syrup Pepsin claimed to cure a 12 year indigestion. He asks readers to refer anyone doubting the remedy for constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble as a patent remedy with strong claims.
J T Ennor and wife drive to Rock Rapids Thursday. Court commenced in Rock Rapids Monday. Mr. and Mrs Michael Went to Sioux Falls last Saturday. L A Shipley from Rhelstons noticed on our streets Monday. Mable Loudenbeck went to Des Moines Sunday evening where she will attend Highland Park College.
Miss Bessie Williams returns from Larchwood visit and Mrs George DeBoer visits Ashton. Ev Jaeger and Michael Zimmer travel to Rock Rapids on business. Hartwig's Lung Balm touted for throat and lung ailments with Chicago user testimonial. Lafay ette Wis travel planned. Mrs Henry to accompany. J P De Meni to Des Moines for study. Schmidt returns from Chicago. C T Tupper and family visit Sibley. Sel Clark visits between trains. Knott and Ripley head to Cherokee for railroad plans. R O Grave to Des Moines for pharmacy study. Iverson to stand in during absence. Mrs Gray and son visit Sioux City. John Van Pearsen buys Williams quarter section for 6800 and plans spring move. Hartwig's Long Balsam praised as life saver for children with coughs and colds. Mrs Malley from Chicago endorses it.
A dated prospect offers to help buyers acquire almost any kind of farm land. The sellers Morris and Baird claim they are bound to sell if possible and invite inquiries to fix financing or purchase.
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson suffered 18 months from a rectal fistula and doctors warned of death without costly surgery. He reportedly cured himself using five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, sold by Brink Druggist at 25 cents per box, touted as the surest pile cure on earth.
An advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, promises to restore strength, and offers a $100 reward for a case it cannot cure. It also markets Hall's Family Pills as the best remedy.
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