Semi- Geekly Herald readers and regional notes
An assortment of local items, editorials, and notices references Cedar Rapids fireproof hotel claims, Des Moines Chamberlain rules, Sioux City population growth, and tributes to editors like Chassell and Trigg. It mentions Virgil White’s death and praise from Des Moines Capital, plus comments on boards of control and local politics.
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Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Board of Control
The
Herald
Virgil White
Wendall Huston
Chicago
Mabel Wallace
Eldora
Howe
Perkins Backed by Funk for Governor Nomination
Seemingly excited editorials across newspapers note A B Funk of the Spirit Lake Beacon supports George D Perkins for the Republican gubernatorial nomination next year. Observers think Funk may influence the delegation early and later pivot toward Cummins or his pick, though the Pilot-Tribune doubts such motive. The piece hints at a lively political year ahead with rival factions forming and a rail ticket sale announcement for Iowa Central Railway offering round trips to northern points and low fares to St Paul and Minneapolis.
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A. B. Funk
The
Spirit Lake
Somethrig
Funk
Perkins
Cummins
Pilot-Tribune
Raviajorists
Storm Lake
Iowa Central Railway
Minnesota
Dakota
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Board of Control monthly report shows inmate changes
The monthly board of control statement reports year over year increases in convicts by 89, insane by 10, and inebriates by 23 across three hospitals while industrial school numbers fall by 48, notably at Eldora where per capita support stands at 10 a month. Balances and inmate counts are listed for each institution, with Eldora showing 450 inmates and a balance of 339.
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Board of Control
Clarinda
Eldora
Anamose
Council Bluffs
Davenport
Fort Madison
Glenwood
Independence
Marshalltown
Mitchellville
Mount Pleasant
Vinton
Eldora Institution
Herald
Seriona
Hidora
B. D. Sanford
Hardin Street
Whenano
Dean
Suppression of Patent Medicines and Nineteenth Century Ads
Fragmentary notice reflects period advertising tone with xenophobic undertones and a stark job ad offering throne seating for a blue-eyed blond youth. It implies racial themes about colorist medicines and claims about indemnity funding for grand ducal coronets, indicating a satirical or critical historical context.
Local merchants urged to favor home goods over catalog houses
The Fort Dodge Chronicle notes growing impact of department and catalog houses on local trade. It urges merchants to support home factories and local providers, urging citizens to prefer Fort Dodge products for groceries, brooms, dry goods, shoes, and building services to protect the local economy. It also cites testimonials and ads for Dean's Kidney Pills, Cyclopedia Britannica sale, and Kodol Dyspepsia Care as era advertisements.
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Ballerin
Fort Dodge Grocery Company
Mulromey Manufacturing Company
Planing Mill ad from Allison invites carpentry work
W. J. Allison announces return from Kansas and offers to figure on all classes of new and repair carpentry work at the Planing Mill. Galland can consult on any jobs and pricing.
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Kansas
Galland
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Joe
Farmer Trigg
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Pennsylvania
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Alexis
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Hese
Petty’s Wash Goods Sale
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Segamine
Shhildren
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Russia
Homendustry
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Foster-Kilburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
United States
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Brickle & Co
MO. M. Furman
B. Ibach
Blackmith Shop
Eldora, Iowa
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Murray F. H. Noble & Company Insurance
Aetna Insurance Co
Hartford
Connecticut Insurance Co
Northern Assurance Co
London
Northwestern National Insurance
Weeeweee
Milwaukee
Liverpool, London & Globe Insurance Co
Liverpool
Des Moines Insurance Co
Chadie PaeEy Land Dds
Des Moines Gasen Insurance Co
New York
Pennsylvania Fire Insurance
Philadelphia
Citizens Insurance Co
St Louis
Niagara Insurance Co
Sun Insurance Office
Standard Life & Accident Insurance Co
Detrait
Fidelity & Guaranty Co
Trereveseerere Eos
Baltimore American Surety Co
Lloyds Plate Glass Insurance Co
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