Orange City Notes on Court Case and Local Happenings
The Orange City column recaps a Monday court matter where A Holster sues Albert Breuklander for $110 over a two year old note, with a hung jury. It also notes birthdays, new local firms, a college president’s visit, a postmaster’s watch charm, a hardware shop change, and incoming legal talent from Sioux Center. Real estate transfers for the week end October 8 1898 are listed, with several property trades in Sheridan and Washington Townships.
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Jackass
A. Holster
Albert Breuklander
Harley
Orr & Te Haske
Knickerbocker
New York
Dufee
Justice Be
Typographical Errors in Newspapers and the Printing Process
A Claremont Leader quote by Bert Euweshell outlines the immense effort in producing a country paper. It notes about 12 000 type pieces per ordinary column and 120 000 pieces weekly, with 240 000 handled, stressing how correct information and careful steps from editor to press reduce typos.
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Bert Euweshell
Claremont Leader
Land prices rise promise in Sibley notes
A Sibley Gazette editorial urges buyers to invest now in local land, predicting rising values and small payments will yield future gains. It argues good land remains affordable and nearby options exist, noting earlier finas people now seek land and renters may hire professionals once opportunities slip by.
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Sibley Gazette
Letter from novice editor in Larchwood Leader prompts sub head
Brother Leichister of the Larchwood Leader received a letter from a Sioux City print house last week requesting his sub head. He enclosed his photograph and wrote that he had included his submission with the note.
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Little Rock
Free Lance
Leichister
Larchwood
Sioux City
Nominating clash at Sioux county Democratic meeting
The Ireton Clipper reports a fractured Sioux county Democratic convention with absent leaders and bold names like Patrick Maguire and Brick Stone. Pete Schaap and Dan Stone push organization as nominees emerge for county attorney auditor clerk and recorder amid heated speeches and drink breaks.
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William Alphonso Wells
Sioux County
William Alphonso
Thomas Jefferson
Lis
Thomas Jefferson Deck
Orange City
Patrick Henry Magguire
Moses
Alphonso
Daniel Obidiah Stone
Brick Stone
Kawarden Nasby
Jolly Wm. Dealy
Board of Supervisors
Reading Township
Peter R. Schaap
Pete
Sulser
County Central Committee
James Ross
Trogan Township
Daniel Obidah Stone
Logan
Brick
Z. D. Hollenbeck
Henry de Haan
IJ. Moran
John Hentees
Thomas H. Dunham
Promanent
Wm. Dealey
H. Maguire
H. A. Lieb
W. A. Sulser
P. H. Maguire
Mr. McMannus
Peter D. van Qosterhout
Gerritt Burks
Dunham
Thoran
Maguire
Rock
van Olst
Holland
P. D. van Qoosterhout
Gene Logan
Itull
E. ©. Quyple
Ile
Lie
Ogegle
Ralph Horton
Patrick Llenry Maguire
Henry Giebink
Uny
G. C. Heidemann
Uyst
Gerrit Golks
Mr. Maguire
Local notes on Rock Valley Company B at Camp Meckinley
Local items report Company B boys from Rock Valley forming the Fifty second regiment at Camp Meckinley in Des Moines. They begin mustering, will receive pay, and may return home or enlist in other regiments to go to Cuba or the Philippines. A phonetic spelling complaint from a subscriber is noted. The Sinny City Carnival cost about seven thousand five hundred dollars, per the Journal.
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Rock Valley
Camp Meckinley
Des Moines
Eolst
Quba
Philippines
Chicago Lady Quartette Delights Sioux Falls Audience
A large crowd gathered at the opera house for the Chicago Lady Quartette concert last evening. The review notes a high class program with strong performances and declares the upcoming visit a rare treat for music lovers in the city. Tickets are priced at 23 and 35 cents for the show on Friday November 4.
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Opera House
Chicago
Iowa Republicans Tout Homegrown Speakers Ahead of Fall Campaign
A Republican appeal highlights Iowa’s strong congressional delegation and lists prominent local speakers ready to campaign statewide. It notes many national Republicans declined to visit Iowa, leaving Iowa figures to rally voters. The piece contrasts Republican vigor with Democratic discontent and cites a Democratic resignation over opposition to expansion policies.
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Iowa
Congress
Union
Republican State Central Committee
William B. Allison
Dubuque
John Henry Gear
Burlington
L. M. Shaw
Denison
Cummings
Des Moines
Frank D. Jackson
G. L. Dobson
J. H. Funk
Town Falla
Harlan
Mount Pleasant
Sidney A. Foster
Lafayette Young
John M. Baldwin
Waterloo
J. G. Berryhill
Campaign Opens in Iowa Republican Organization
The Republican state organization activates its speaking campaign in all congressional districts on Saturday October 8. District chairmen gain closer supervision to share effort with statewide headquarters. The piece warns voters to participate to avoid a democratic victory, noting past declines in Republican turnout and the risk of apathy. Michael I. Healy of Fort Dodge resigns as Tenth district Democrat and writes to Chairman Townsend.
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Des Moines
Michael I. Healy
Fort Dodge
Democratic State Committee
Townsend
Dem
McCleary on Coinage Reform in Newton Speech
Congressman James T. McCleary of Minnesota argued that coinage on private account for silver undermines government control of money. He warned free silver would devalue dollars and urged Republican support for President McKinley and a firm government-backed currency.
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James T. McCleary
Minnesota
United States
Newton
Tie
Spain
Congress
Iowa
McKinley
The Woman's Column on Suffrage and Value of Equality
The column argues that voting rights for women go beyond ballots to uplift society and individual character. It challenges male arguments in Iowa and other states, cites Mill on intellect and equality, and warns that purchasing power cannot buy true partnership or a lasting marriage.
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Wyoming
Idaho
Colorado
Utah
Iowa
Denigdt
Tursouth
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American Reform Church
C.debooy
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busi‘Deas
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Dame
Robey
Mersier
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Huwth
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Junkie
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Paan
Preeton
Farquhar
J H Kidwiler
Washington
Vaughn
H Springman
Floyd
Schoeneman
R Schoeneman
Sheridan
Beckman
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Kidwiferd
Htof & McNally
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L H Bishop
Grants
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South West
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Ross M Tod
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van Crmros
Hawarden
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Sarah A Roth
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Fen Hue
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