Prominent Sioux County Letter on Texan Towns and Port Arthur
C. W. Canter writes from Port Arthur Texas dated January 24 98. He describes Texarkana Shreveport and Port Arthur highlighting timber cotton and railway development. He notes the new Gulf canal project and Dutch investment aiding Port Arthur with potential cheaper freight for Missouri Valley products.
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Sioux County
Port Antour
Texas
Wee
Mena
Ark
Kansas City
Pittsburg & Gulf R. A
Texarkana
Arkansas
Union Depot
Shreveport
United States
Port Arthur
Trans- Mississippi Valley
Pittsburgh Gulf Railroad
Lake Sabine
Gulf of México
Missouri Valley
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
Sabine Lake
Chicago
C. W. Canter
California Winter Whims Impress Humorous Iowa Readers
A satirical note on Californias warmth luring Iowa residents to skip artificial heat. The Des Moines Mail details letters praising California weather, contrasts with home woolens, and a wife joking about staying near the kitchen stove. Supervisor Blatherwick seeks Fifth District views on a proposed Experiment Station at the Poor Farm ahead of February 17 board meeting.
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California
Des Moines Maill
Iowa
Bannana Belt
Sioux City Tribune
Blatherwick
1898 Will Be Something Very Boldly We Assert
A clipped verse item from Roxbury notes the year 1898 will bring bold claims and cautious optimism. It asserts that no one will seize hopeful business, emphasizing restraint and forthright language in a local community context.
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Roxbury
Women readers debate suffrage and Prohibition in Iowa
A republican era column argues against the suffrage crusade, noting state and national trends. It cites Republican platforms supporting ballot rights for citizens, critiques prohibition ties, and contrasts Iowa with other states while urging women to push for change through voting. Public notices advertise local services and goods following the discussion.
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Boyden Reporter
Lowa
Republican National Clubs
National Republican Platform
U.S
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah Senate
Parkhurst
Dr. Abbott
New York City
Larmany
New York Daily Journal
Civic Federation of Women
Denver
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New York
Iowa
Walet
Massachusetts
Mass
Towa
Boston
Larrabee
Billor
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J.C. Vilzthum
Rock Valles
Knapp's Pharmacy
Rock Valley
Vivaro
J. W. Mingus
Josses
J. C. Vitzthom
J.C. Vitzrums
Foppe’s
DeWitt
Pater
Ogues
Eee
Eldredge
England
H. C. Bauman
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Kessler Brothers
Warren
Skewis Lumber Copipany
Jina
Bost
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